《The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms》 Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Ferocious Older Sister_1 chapter 1: chapter 1: ferocious older sister_1 translator: 549690339 ¡°hua wanru, your achievements and everything you have today are all thanks to me, yang chen. i saved you, nurtured you, and made it possible for you to become a heaven¡¯s proud daughter, admired and adored by others. i, yang chen, have treated you well. but i never expected that you would betray me today!¡± in the luxurious and majestic purple gold hall, the young man yang chen, dressed in a purple robe, looked at the extraordinarily beautiful and ethereal woman not far away and sighed softly, his voice full of helplessness and sorrow. the young woman had an exquisite and beautiful face with fair skin. however, at this moment, her mouth was full of mockery, and she didn¡¯t hide her coldness at all: ¡°yang chen, indeed, you saved me and nurtured me, but so what? do i have to owe you for that, be grateful to you, thank you?¡± ¡°hahaha, how ridiculous! yang chen, you are indeed known as a once-in-a-generation prodigy, but that¡¯s all you are, a ¡®prodigy.¡¯ you have no talent for cultivating martial arts, and you cannot set foot on the path of martial arts in this lifetime. you are ultimately just a waste. there¡¯s a big difference between a prodigy and a genius. your fate is to be trampled under my feet. hehe, you have no more value to me now, and all your wealth and pill formulas will be mine. alright, you can go die now.¡± as the young woman waved her hand, radiant colors filled the great hall, and the young man yang chen could only reluctantly accept his fate, dying with resentment. and thus, the once-in-a-generation alchemy genius, yang chen, fell. ¡­ north mountain county, the remote great wilderness, yang family. in an ancient room, the cries of two women could be heard. it was clear that the slightly older girl was holding a handsome but extremely pale young man, tears falling from her eyes, her sad expression even more heart-wrenching. the beauty of her grief attracted sympathy and heartache. the girl cried out, ¡°my brother yang chen was driven to suicide by those two bastards from the wang family! i, yang caidie, will never let them off!¡± as the girl roared with hatred and anger, she didn¡¯t notice that the fingers of her already dead brother suddenly moved slightly in her embrace. ¡°where¡­ where am i?¡± yang chen¡¯s mind flashed with thousands of memories. wasn¡¯t he already dead? he was yang chen, a once-in-a-generation alchemy genius that shook the world, truly the number one alchemy genius in the imperial domain. at the young age of 22, he stood at the pinnacle of the way of alchemy. unfortunately, he trusted others too easily and was killed by the closest woman he had painstakingly nurtured. he died with resentment but never expected to be unexpectedly reborn after his death. a large number of memories from the original owner of this body instantly flooded into his mind. ¡°is the person who committed suicide also named yang chen? is my name the same as his?¡± yang chen quickly absorbed the memories of the original owner of the body. he was now in north mountain county, an almost exiled territory with endless wars and conflicts, and no one to rule. his current location was in the remote great wilderness within the north mountain county, an ordinary clan in the great wilderness, the yang family. in his previous life, he would never have come to such a forsaken place as north mountain county. the original owner of this body, yang chen, was also an alchemist in his previous life. however, his talent in alchemy was utterly terrible, and he had a weak character, unwilling to make progress. in a gambling fight with someone, he lost more than half of his older sister¡¯s fortune and then hanged himself out of shame. it was worth mentioning that this yang chen was only thirteen years old when he died. ¡°this yang chen, it¡¯s a pity. he gave up on the martial arts talent that i coveted in my previous life, only to commit suicide. however, perhaps my rebirth here is just a twist of fate.¡± yang chen quickly digested most of the memories in his heart. he wanted to think about some other things, but soon he felt suffocated and had difficulty breathing. he slightly opened his eyes and saw that his sister, yang caidie, who was holding him, had unwittingly placed her large chest on his face. the soft touch made yang chen¡¯s face turn red. to be honest, he had rarely been so close to a woman before. at this moment, yang caidie angrily yelled, ¡°wang family, i¡¯m going to make them pay for my brother¡¯s life! if others don¡¯t dare to provoke them, i will!¡± ¡°young lady, young lady¡­ please don¡¯t do anything rash. even the yang family patriarch doesn¡¯t dare to provoke the wang family¡¯s power. what¡¯s the difference between your strength and that of someone going to court death?¡± the maid hurriedly tried to stop yang caidie¡¯s actions, fearing that she would make an impulsive decision. yang caidie clenched her shell teeth, her charming face flushed with anger, ¡°i only have one brother, and he was killed by those two beasts from the wang family! i, yang caidie, am his older sister. if i don¡¯t help him, who will?¡± yang chen, who was being ¡®enjoyed¡¯ by yang caidie in her arms, saw this scene and worried that his chesty sister would make an impulsive decision, so he tried to shout as if suffocating. he had no choice but to shout. if he didn¡¯t, he would have been ¡®smothered¡¯ to death by yang caidie even though he was fine. yang caidie was still in grief and anger, thinking of going to fight the wang family, who had harmed her brother. however, she didn¡¯t expect that her brother, who was supposed to be dead, suddenly moved in her arms as if he was still alive. Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Chapter 1: Ferocious Older Sister_2 chapter 2: chapter 1: ferocious older sister_2 translator: 549690339 ¡°yang chen, are you alright? don¡¯t scare your sister.¡± yang caidie¡¯s eyes were filled with tears of worry. seeing the anxious look on yang caidie¡¯s face and recalling the reason for his own death, yang chen sighed in his heart and then opened his eyes, saying, ¡°older sister, i¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°young master, are you¡­ are you really okay?¡± the pretty maid excitedly jumped up. yang caidie held yang chen¡¯s hand tightly, scolding him, ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t ever think of giving up again. if you can¡¯t vent your anger, your sister will go fight the wang family right now.¡± ¡°no, sister, don¡¯t!¡± yang chen was genuinely frightened. he looked deeply at yang caidie and recalled all of his late brother¡¯s memories of her in his mind. the young girl in front of him was named yang caidie. yang caidie, eighteen years old, five years older than her brother yang chen, was a famous figure among the great wild hundred clans. she was known as one of the ¡®three great golden hairpins,¡¯ one of the three great beauties of the hundred clans. however, it was not her beauty that was most famous but her temper. yes, yang caidie was well-known for being fierce and aggressive. she had a stubborn streak, always determined once she had made up her mind, impossible to deter even by nine oxen. some might think she was stupid, but she was intelligent, with a high aptitude and a great potential, being the number one genius among the females of the yang family. however, her intelligence did not stop her from being aggressively untidy and often speaking her mind without considering the consequences. for that reason, nobody dared to mess with yang caidie. most importantly, yang caidie was extremely protective of her younger brother, yang chen. it was said that when yang chen was three years old, he was bitten by a black-haired wolf raised by the sun family. as a result, the eight-year-old yang caidie stormed into the sun family¡¯s home, holding a knife and demanding to kill the black-haired wolf. she was stopped at that time by the yang family elders and brought back home. but who would have thought that yang caidie still held a grudge? in her teenage years, she found a chance when the black-haired wolf was unguarded and killed it with several swift motions. she even wrote a note on the corpse of the wolf: ¡°those who bully my brother will die ¨C culprit yang caidie.¡± back then, yang caidie¡¯s writing skills were not up to par and she could not think of the character ¡°beast¡±, so she wrote ¡°man¡± instead. most crucially, however, she signed her name as the ¡°culprit¡±, which angered the sun family members to no end. as a result, they continually caused trouble for the yang family. as he remembered all this, yang chen understood that his sister, yang caidie, was indeed the kind of person who would go to desperate lengths for his sake, even if it involved antagonizing the powerful wang family. the wang family was one of the top-tier clans among the hundred clans, and nobody dared provoke them. but yang caidie¡¯s stubbornness knew no bounds, and she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to challenge them. at this thought, yang chen rubbed his head and sighed, ¡°sister, you two go out first. i want to be alone for a while.¡± ¡°darling, don¡¯t you ever think of giving up again. if you do, how can your sister and i live on?¡± yang caidie said with a broken heart. yang chen chuckled, ¡°sister, don¡¯t worry, i won¡¯t try to take my life again. i¡¯ve come to terms with it now. at the very least, i can¡¯t bear to see you so heartbroken.¡± seeing that there was no intention of committing suicide in yang chen¡¯s eyes, yang caidie finally bit her lip and said, ¡°fine, sister will go first. i¡¯ll have ming yue wait outside. if you need anything, just call her.¡± gu mingyue, also known as xiao yue, was yang caidie¡¯s maid and was meant to become yang chen¡¯s concubine in the future. she was obedient to both yang chen and yang caidie. the key point was that yang caidie seemed to have made an excellent choice in her little concubine. at the age of fifteen, she already showed great potential to grow into a beauty. as yang caidie¡¯s maid, gu mingyue had been pursued by many people in the yang family. however, she was loyal and genuinely prepared to become yang chen¡¯s concubine. now, hearing yang caidie¡¯s words, gu mingyue repeatedly said, ¡°young master, if you need ming yue, she will be outside waiting.¡± ¡°alright.¡± yang chen nodded, acknowledging her statement. soon, yang caidie and gu mingyue left. at last, yang chen took a deep breath, recalling all his memories and examining his current body. ¡°i never expected that, as yang chen, with my mastery of the way of alchemy and the admiration of others in my lifetime, i would still end up helpless and preyed upon in the end. it ultimately came down to my lack of talent in martial arts during my time. even if i had been a great genius, i would still have been powerless when hua wanru wanted me dead, without any chance to resist.¡± thinking of this, yang chen gradually smiled, ¡°but i didn¡¯t expect that heaven would not forsake me. this yang chen wasted his excellent talent for cultivating martial arts by not pursuing the path of cultivation. it was such a waste. in my dreams, i wanted to practice martial arts, to stand at the pinnacle of the world and look down upon all living creatures! and in the world, only martial arts remain eternally unchanging.¡± ¡°yang chen¡¯s talent for cultivating martial arts may not be the best, but it is not bad at all. even though i couldn¡¯t step into the martial arts realm in my past life, i was best at nurturing and supporting geniuses. now i have this body, coupled with my previous nurturing system. even if yang chen¡¯s talent is not the best, it will suffice. it¡¯s a pity that this yang chen is just too useless, a complete waste within the yang family.¡± the owner of this body, yang chen, was a young noble within the yang family. as far as martial arts cultivation was concerned, he was a complete failure. however, in reality, yang chen had such great potential for cultivation but chose not to develop it. he had always dreamt of cultivating, and it was a shame that he allowed his body to waste away as it did, becoming a young noble instead. hua wanru! as he thought of her, he couldn¡¯t help but remember hua wanru, the woman who plotted against him. yang chen closed his eyes, ¡°hua wanru, i nurtured you into a generation of powerful geniuses, but you ought to know that your achievements come from my hand. as i can nurture you, so can i nurture myself!¡± he had indeed nurtured hua wanru wholeheartedly in his past life, but he had left something behind in doing so. that small decision had left a mark on his future. now, yang chen¡¯s heart was filled with passion as he murmured, ¡°although i was an almighty genius in the field of alchemy, creating a number of earth-shattering pill formulas, there was always a flaw. the flaw lies in my martial arts. even though i was considered a top-notch alchemy genius, i was still just an ordinary person, vulnerable to being slaughtered.¡± ¡°but things are different now. since i, yang chen, am reborn in this new body capable of cultivation, i will not only become a peerless alchemy genius but also ascend the pinnacle of martial arts!¡± Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Chapter 2: Losing as Much as Gaining_1 chapter 3: chapter 2: losing as much as gaining_1 translator: 549690339 before his rebirth, although yang chen could not cultivate martial arts and step onto the king¡¯s path, his favorite thing to do was to cultivate geniuses. in fact, besides being known as a prodigy in the way of alchemy, he had another nickname ¨C ¡®bo le.¡¯ this showed his love for martial arts. now that he could cultivate martial arts, it was undoubtedly an opportunity for him to find a ray of light in his dark life. yang chen sorted out some of his thoughts and had already made some plans for his future martial arts path. he knew well that he couldn¡¯t be impatient, as his current identity was still a waste of the yang family, who had been weak enough to hang himself not long ago. as his thoughts raced, yang chen tidied up his clothes, got up from his bed, opened the door, and said, ¡°mingyue, come with me for a walk to clear my mind!¡± ¡°young master, you¡­you want to clear your mind?¡± gu mingyue stood outside the door, wide-eyed as she saw her young master come out, suddenly feeling a sense of loss. her young master was usually idle; going to ¡®clear his mind¡¯ now would not be taking care of his business, would it? ¡°yes, clear my mind,¡± yang chen walked ahead. after all, his current identity was an ordinary young master of the 100 clans yang family, and he needed to learn more about them. gu mingyue had no choice but to follow yang chen hurriedly, with her big, crystal clear eyes secretly watching him from behind, filled with a mixture of sighs and regret. she knew clearly that her fate was to marry yang chen as a concubine, for which she had prepared herself early on. she didn¡¯t feel aggrieved or humiliated about being a concubine to a weak failure like him. her one and only wish was to marry yang chen as his concubine and make him turn over a new leaf, no longer being idle and living a dissipated life like he was now. however, she didn¡¯t know if she could actually achieve these things, and she felt a faint sense of loss in her heart. yang chen was good at observing people¡¯s expressions, and gu mingyue¡¯s sadness was written all over her face, which made him smile and wonder what she was thinking. but it was true that the girl, who was merely fifteen years old, had shown the potential to be a beauty, and her well-developed figure made her a jealous target within the yang family. as he thought about it, suddenly, a group of people walked towards him. ¡°yo, i was wondering who it was. yang chen, i just heard that you lost most of your sister¡¯s wealth and were too ashamed to see people, so you tried to hang yourself. i found it quite strange and came over to take a look, wanting to know when a useless waste like you would have the courage to commit suicide. just as i expected, suicide? haha, you don¡¯t have the courage for that.¡± with this strange voice, yang chen looked straight at the speaker and recognized his appearance. the young man in front of him was about the same age as yang chen, both around twelve or thirteen years old. in martial arts cultivation, fourteen was considered adulthood, and thirteen was close to adulthood, so they were actually not that young. this young man was neatly dressed, with a fair and handsome appearance, and was clearly a young nobleman of the yang family. yang chen recalled this person¡¯s identity in his mind¨Chis name was yang heng, the second son of yang family elder yang zheng. he dabbled in both alchemy and martial arts and was considered a prodigy among the younger generation of the yang family. after recalling the details carefully, yang chen understood the situation. yang heng had often caused trouble for ¡®yang chen¡¯ in the past, but the real reason behind it all was actually the maid gu mingyue, who was behind ¡®yang chen.¡¯ yang heng had always been obsessed with gu mingyue¡¯s appearance, repeatedly harassing and declaring his love for her, only to be rejected by her. this made yang heng angry and caused him to bother ¡®yang chen¡¯ in various ways, trying to embarrass him. in fact, yang chen¡¯s suicide attempt at the time was prompted and enraged by yang heng. this made yang chen narrow his eyes slightly at the moment. as a fellow clan member, yang heng treated his own brother this way just for a maid, and yang chen had no good feelings for him at all. of course, he didn¡¯t want to cause trouble for himself at the moment. looking at yang heng, he said calmly, ¡°mingyue, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°yes, young master!¡± gu mingyue obediently replied. seeing gu mingyue obeying yang chen so unconditionally and being extremely well-behaved, yang heng couldn¡¯t help but feel even more annoyed. gnashing his teeth, he said, ¡°mingyue, how can you be so foolish? what kind of future do you have following this yang chen? he¡¯s such a waste now and has already been abandoned by the yang family. you¡¯ll suffer hardship following him; you might as well follow me, young master. with my talent, i¡¯m bound to stand out in the land of hundreds of clans. you better think it over!¡± hearing this, yang chen looked at gu mingyue and stopped walking. it had to be said that he was also quite curious about gu mingyue¡¯s attitude. to be honest, anyone would be tempted by yang heng¡¯s words. what kind of future could anyone have following such a useless young master like him? however, to his surprise, gu mingyue¡¯s attitude was resolute. biting her shell teeth, she firmly said, ¡°yang heng, i only recognize our young master yang chen. i¡¯ve rejected you many times already, and i¡¯ve made it very clear. even if i have to suffer hardship with young master, i¡¯m willing to do so; don¡¯t bother me anymore!¡± at this point, yang chen grew a little curious. as for gu mingyue¡¯s background, his memory of his previous life didn¡¯t contain that information. gu mingyue¡¯s words made yang heng even angrier. seeing that she remained unaffected by his persuasion, he angrily shouted, ¡°good, good, good, gu mingyue! you just won¡¯t do the right thing, will you?¡± ¡°what do you want to do?¡± yang chen pulled gu mingyue behind him.this action undoubtedly made gu mingyue tremble slightly, unable to react. when did their young master start doing such manly actions? usually, when faced with trouble, yang chen was the quickest to shrink back. it must be said that yang heng and his servants were all extremely surprised by yang chen¡¯s current behavior, especially yang heng, who laughed in anger, ¡°what? yang chen, have you finally grown a backbone? in terms of martial arts, i won¡¯t bully you. even if you fought me ten times, you wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. all you can do is alchemy. but your alchemy skills, haha, are they even worth showing off? when you competed against the wang family, you wasted a whole furnace of precious materials and failed to refine a single pill, tarnishing our yang family¡¯s reputation. tell me, what exactly are you good at?¡± yang chen had been questioned countless times in his previous life, but this was the first time he had been questioned about his alchemy. he touched his chin, amused, ¡°since you said my alchemy skills are lacking, i¡¯m curious about yours.¡± ¡°young master, let¡¯s¡­ let¡¯s not fight with them. let¡¯s just go,¡± gu mingyue pulled at yang chen¡¯s sleeve from behind. seeing that things were heading in a bad direction, she was worried that yang chen would end up worse off. last time, yang chen was provoked by the wang family, and in his fury, he made a grave mistake. seeing gu mingyue¡¯s anxious expression, yang heng became even more irritable, ¡°what? you still want to compete with me? yang chen, if you truly have integrity, then compete with me. if not, just move aside obediently.¡± ¡°hahahaha!¡± ¡°he dares to compete with our young master heng? does he not know that our young master heng is a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master?¡± in an instant, the servants behind yang heng burst into laughter. yang chen was undeterred and said slowly, ¡°if you¡¯re willing, i wouldn¡¯t mind having a contest with you!¡± the pills are divided into nine grades, from first to ninth, with each grade having low, middle, high, and perfect stages. yang heng excelled in both martial arts and alchemy. his alchemy had reached the tier 1 middle-stage level at his young age. this level might be considered impressive to others, but to yang chen¡¯s past self, it was not even enough to qualify as an alchemist¡¯s apprentice. upon hearing yang chen¡¯s challenge, yang heng laughed, ¡°are you sure? you better not cry after losing the match.¡± ¡°young master, let¡¯s¡­¡± gu mingyue was still anxious but didn¡¯t know how to handle the situation. yang chen waved his hand, calmly saying, ¡°a competition alone is meaningless, nothing more than a competition of pride. since we are going to compete, let¡¯s add some stakes, otherwise, i find this competition meaningless. if we want to bet, let¡¯s make it big. add some stakes, that will make it interesting.¡± yang heng laughed as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world, ¡°haha, a bet? yang chen, after the last time you competed with the wang family, haven¡¯t you already lost almost everything your older sister had? is it that you¡¯ve finally realized it and want to completely lose your sister¡¯s remaining assets?¡± ¡°all i¡¯m asking is if you dare to bet,¡± yang chen¡¯s expression darkened as if he was truly enraged. ¡°if you don¡¯t dare to bet, then this competition is completely pointless.¡± seeing yang chen¡¯s ¡®exasperated and furious¡¯ appearance, yang heng clicked his tongue, ¡°how much do you want to bet?¡± ¡°300 spirit stones!¡± yang chen said without hesitation. ¡°300 spirit stones¡­¡± gu mingyue¡¯s face turned pale as soon as she heard the number. it was because last time, yang chen bet 300 spirit stones in the competition against the wang family, and he ended up losing more than half of yang caidie¡¯s assets in an instant. if he loses this time, all the wealth that yang caidie had accumulated at her young age would be completely lost because of yang chen. yang heng was also genuinely shocked by the number yang chen mentioned, as 300 spirit stones were not a small amount. spirit stones were a universal currency on the entire continent, suitable for cultivation and other various needs. but to yang heng, 300 spirit stones were like asking for his life. however, when he thought about yang chen¡¯s alchemy level, a ferocious smile appeared on his face. he sneered, ¡°what¡¯s there to be afraid of? 300 spirit stones, i just don¡¯t want you to lose your sister¡¯s entire fortune. later on, even the sister who dotes on you may leave you.¡± indeed, 300 spirit stones was a considerable amount. but how could he lose to yang chen? ¡°hmph, i don¡¯t need you to interfere in my affairs. since we¡¯re going to bet, let¡¯s hurry up and set up the bet,¡± yang chen said with a faint smile. how could yang heng know that yang chen was not the same as before? what he was afraid of was not that yang heng would bet, but that he wouldn¡¯t bet. 300 spirit stones. it¡¯s time for him to win back the amount the previous yang chen who hanged himself had lost. Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: Chapter 3: Willing to Accept Defeat in a Bet?_1 chapter 4: chapter 3: willing to accept defeat in a bet?_1 translator: 549690339 there was nothing that could boost yang chen¡¯s confidence more than alchemy. in his previous life, he was known as the first genius of the dan dao, with a talent for alchemy that far surpassed all other talents in the entire territory. only a few old immortals in the alchemy world could even be compared with him. for him, a first-order intermediate dan master was like bullying a newborn baby. of course, he was indeed bullying yang heng now, but yang heng was not aware of it and thought he was looking for trouble. ¡°as for the competition method, let¡¯s follow the normal process of alchemy showdowns,¡± yang heng casually said, and then continued, ¡°xiao hui, you explain it.¡± upon hearing yang heng¡¯s words, xiao hui, his servant, felt as if he had received his master¡¯s reward and shouted, ¡°in an alchemy showdown, the outcome is determined by the quality, quantity, and appearance of the elixirs.¡± ¡°did you hear that?¡± yang heng said with a look as if he was afraid that yang chen didn¡¯t understand the rules, ¡°since we¡¯re betting, let¡¯s do it properly. i won¡¯t bully you either. the first-rank elixir ¡®reverting bone pill¡¯ is the simplest elixir among first-rank elixirs. the winner will be decided by the final quantity, quality, and appearance of the pills!¡± ¡°no problem,¡± yang chen agreed straightforwardly. reverting bone pill was the simplest elixir to refine among first-rank elixirs. one pill could make a martial artist in the body refining realm feel refreshed and clear-headed. usually, martial artists in the body refining realm would take a reverting bone pill before fighting, making their fights more focused and efficient. as for the body refining realm, it was the foundation level of martial arts cultivation, divided into nine levels, each with a considerable difference. yang chen wasn¡¯t even considered to be at the first level of the body refining realm. on the other hand, yang heng was already at the second level of the body refining realm at a young age, making him a top genius among teenagers under ¡®adulthood¡¯. yang chen was confident about refining the basic reverting bone pill. he looked at gu mingyue and said, ¡°ming yue, where¡¯s my pill furnace?¡± ¡°yo¡­ young master, your ancestral ¡®purple elegance dan furnace¡¯ was lost to the wang family. did you forget about that?¡± gu mingyue¡¯s pretty face flushed red, and she said awkwardly. hearing that, laughter broke out all around them. yang chen raised his eyebrows and thought for a moment, realizing that it was indeed true. with that in mind, yang chen said, ¡°then use the most ordinary pill furnace.¡± although gu mingyue did not want yang chen to compete with others, she had no choice but to take out a very ordinary pill furnace from her storage ring. ¡°i say, yang chen, you lost your family¡¯s purple elegance dan furnace, and now you¡¯re using this ordinary pill furnace to compete with me? how much chance do you have of winning? haha, young master won¡¯t bully you either; since you¡¯re using an ordinary pill furnace, i¡¯ll use one too for a fair match,¡± yang heng sneered. of course, he said this not because he felt sympathy for yang chen but because he believed that even if they both used ordinary pill furnaces, yang chen still had no chance of winning. yang chen nonchalantly said, ¡°as you wish!¡± as soon as his words fell, he gently pinched the pill furnace and placed it on the palm of his hand. a mediocre alchemist typically only used a small, palm-sized pill furnace. the average novice alchemist could only handle small pill furnaces. ¡°one set of reverting bone pill materials, and finally, based on the quantity, quality, and appearance of the pills, we will decide the winner. now, let the competition begin!¡± yang heng¡¯s servant shouted loudly. although yang chen was poor, he still had enough materials to refine a set of reverting bone pills as an alchemist. he rummaged through the lowest-grade storage ring, retrieved a set of reverting bone pill refining materials, and quickly threw them into the furnace. ¡°he starts with throwing in the materials without even lighting a fire. he¡¯s obviously a newbie,¡± several servants, who had seen their young master refining pills many times, mocked when they saw yang chen¡¯s refining posture. yang chen ignored them, threw the materials into the pill furnace, and then used the ¡®fire control wood¡¯ to ignite the fire. ¡°having been used to using my own inherent flame in my previous life, adapting to the use of this fire control wood is still somewhat challenging,¡± yang chen thought to himself as he controlled the fire¡¯s temperature using the fire control wood. fire control was a crucial step in alchemy. simply put, it was about controlling the heat. the final number and quality of the elixir were inseparably related to the heat control. in addition to controlling the heat, it was also essential to adjust the ratio of the materials inside the furnace during the elixir¡¯s formation process. this step was equally crucial; if not done well, the quality and potency of the elixirs would be greatly compromised. it was a skill that heavily tested the details of the process. so, becoming an alchemist relied heavily on natural talent and comprehension. however, all these steps were already deeply ingrained in yang chen¡¯s mind. his fire control and adjustments were all executed perfectly. gu mingyue, who had watched yang chen refine pills many times, blinked her big eyes and wore a surprised and nervous expression on her face. she could tell that her young master wasn¡¯t as careless as before when refining pills. moreover, yang chen¡¯s refining skills and steps seemed to be more refined than before. his fire control skills and seriousness when adjusting the materials were completely different from before. ¡°could it be that the young master suddenly gained enlightenment in alchemy after attempting suicide?¡± gu mingyue wondered while observing from a close distance. Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Chapter 3: Willing to Accept Defeat in a Bet?_2 chapter 5: chapter 3: willing to accept defeat in a bet?_2 translator: 549690339 she was truly worried in her heart. although yang chen¡¯s alchemy skills had improved, yang heng was a first-order intermediate dan master in the true sense. and yang chen? he was just a primary first-grade alchemist. what is the gap between a primary first-grade and first grade middle stage? a first-grade low-level alchemist who refines first-rank elixirs will not have a 100% success rate; it might even be quite low. the threshold is that as long as one refines a first-rank elixir, one can be considered a primary first-grade alchemist. but what about a first grade middle stage alchemist? that is someone who can refine first-rank elixirs with a 100% success rate. their young master only accidentally refined a first-rank elixir a year ago. it was unknown how the blind cat encountered the dead rat, but he became a primary first-grade alchemist. however, in the year following, he had not refined a single first-rank elixir. how could this not make people worried? however, just as gu mingyue¡¯s thoughts were running, suddenly, yang chen¡¯s hands were lowered, and gradually, the flame from the fire control wood disappeared. in the alchemy furnace, a wisp of smoke rose, followed by a burst of fragrance emanating from the pill furnace. this scent is usually a precursor to the formation of an elixir. ¡°the elixir is formed!¡± this made yang heng¡¯s servant¡¯s eyes widen in disbelief. no one could have imagined that yang chen would form an elixir faster than yang heng. ¡°what¡¯s there to worry about!¡± the servant, xiao hui, who was highly valued by yang heng snorted coldly: ¡°this reverting bone pill, our young master heng has refined it hundreds of times, what¡¯s so remarkable about forming an elixir? the young master¡¯s best record is refining three reverting bone pills at once! three, not something a waste that occasionally refines a reverting bone pill can compare with.¡± as he spoke, the servant glanced at yang chen, who had just formed an elixir, with disdain. although he was a servant, he had yang heng¡¯s protection and wasn¡¯t afraid of yang chen. yang chen¡¯s position in the yang family was quite awkward. if it were not for his older sister, yang caidie¡¯s protection, he might not even have the same status as a servant. at this time, yang heng also noticed yang chen, who had formed the elixir. seeing yang chen¡¯s confident appearance, a cold smile appeared on his face. forming an elixir quickly didn¡¯t mean anything; he would soon let yang chen know the true alchemy techniques. ¡°young master, you¡­ you really refined the reverting bone pill?¡± gu mingyue nervously asked. yang chen smiled and said, ¡°yes!¡± he was joking; if he couldn¡¯t even refine a reverting bone pill, he would have really lost face. moreover, observing yang heng¡¯s technique, he could almost determine the result of yang heng¡¯s alchemy. so he deliberately adjusted his method to not make his victory too stunning; otherwise, it would inevitably arouse suspicion. ¡°elixir complete!¡± suddenly, yang heng shouted loudly. immediately after, a strong fragrance emerged from the pill furnace. from yang heng¡¯s triumphant expression, it was not difficult to see that he was extremely satisfied with the result of his alchemy this time, and even believed that victory was already in his grasp. gu mingyue feared that yang chen would be hit hard and quickly said, ¡°young master, even if you lose this bet, it doesn¡¯t matter. at least you¡¯ve refined the reverting bone pill. that represents you are still an alchemist in the future and still have a future! a true man doesn¡¯t need to care about temporary success or failure!¡± when he heard gu mingyue¡¯s words, yang chen felt like it was neither appropriate to cry nor laugh. how could the other party think he had already lost? ¡°yang chen, open the furnace,¡± yang heng sneered. yang chen didn¡¯t delay and immediately turned the furnace over. in an instant, the elixir slipped out of the pill furnace and fell into both their hands. looking at the three reverting bone pills in his palm, yang heng laughed heartily, ¡°yang chen, do you know what an elixir genius looks like now? three reverting bone pills, if you can achieve this in your lifetime, you can be proud. alright, let¡¯s not talk too much; hand over the 300 spirit stones. oh right, you don¡¯t have that many spirit stones, i can wait for you to ask your sister for them. after all, you are originally fond of hiding behind women.¡± however, with his full confidence, he didn¡¯t notice gu mingyue¡¯s round, wide-open mouth beside yang chen. yang chen smiled and said, ¡°yang heng, how can you be so confident that you¡¯ve won?¡± yang heng glanced disdainfully at yang chen, and before he could say anything, he suddenly saw the four reverting bone pills in yang chen¡¯s hand! four! was there one more than him? ¡°how is this possible!¡± yang heng¡¯s heart shook. yang heng¡¯s servant immediately became unhappy, ¡°what¡¯s the use of the quantity alone? what we¡¯re comparing is quality, our young master heng¡¯s elixir quality and quantity are both top-notch reverting bone pills!¡± ¡°are you sure my reverting bone pills are of lower quality than your young master¡¯s?¡± yang chen yawned lazily. ¡°if you think you haven¡¯t seen it clearly, i don¡¯t mind letting you have a closer look. it¡¯s not too late to give me an answer after you¡¯ve distinguished them.¡± in fact, yang heng had already determined the quality of yang chen¡¯s refined elixir, but he didn¡¯t dare believe it was true. because the quality of the elixir yang chen formed was slightly better than his own. the crystal clear and transparent luster was unmistakable, and anyone without a problem in their brain would know who had won or lost. at this moment, gu mingyue almost couldn¡¯t believe her own eyes, and said excitedly, ¡°young master heng, you understand the principle of losing a bet and admitting defeat, right?¡± yang heng¡¯s face turned pale. and his servant, xiao hui, couldn¡¯t believe the fact even more. after looking around and finding no one around, yang heng clenched his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, how did you do it?¡± ¡°how i did it doesn¡¯t seem to be something i need to report to you, right? you just need to know that being low-key doesn¡¯t mean being weak.¡± yang chen slowly said. ¡°you¡¯ve already lost now. if you don¡¯t admit it, we can go to the elder¡¯s residence to have elder yang judge. i believe justice is in everyone¡¯s heart.¡± upon hearing about going to the elder¡¯s residence, where would yang heng be willing? he had already lost face over the 300 spirit stones today, how could he let others know about it? ¡°no one is allowed to reveal what happened today.¡± as he spoke, yang heng angrily shouted at his subordinates. ¡°yes, young master, we understand.¡± next, yang heng gritted his teeth in anger, and said viciously, ¡°of course i am willing to admit defeat in the bet. take these 300 spirit stones. remember, if you dare to tell this matter, i will make you suffer.¡± he actually wanted to deny it, but he was afraid that yang chen would reveal the matter, so where else would he have the face to see people? these 300 spirit stones had to be handed over. seeing yang heng handing over the huge sum of 300 spirit stones, gu mingyue¡¯s eyes were filled with tears of joy. she hurriedly stood up and ran towards yang caidie¡¯s place as soon as she rubbed it. she had to tell yang caidie about this good news. this was a huge piece of good news. today, their young master had not lost money; he had actually made money. Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: Chapter 4: How About Older Sister Marries You_1 chapter 6: chapter 4: how about older sister marries you_1 translator: 549690339 ¡°what!¡± yang caidie covered her heaving chest, her face pale with fright, and said with a lisp, ¡°you said, you said yang chen went to gamble with someone again?¡± ¡°yes, that¡¯s right.¡± gu mingyue¡¯s cheeks flushed. just as she was about to explain, yang caidie covered her head and fell heavily onto the bed, asking weakly, ¡°how much did he gamble this time?¡± ¡°three hundred¡­¡± gu mingyue told her without any omissions. ¡°three hundred¡­ why is it three hundred again?¡± yang caidie felt bitter; the last time he gambled with the wang family, it was three hundred, and this time it was still three hundred. why did her younger brother get involved with this three hundred? but soon, she resignedly said, ¡°three hundred it is then. as his older sister, i can afford it. go tell yang chen that as a true man, success and failure are common in the affairs of soldiers. he must not be discouraged and must not attempt to take his own life again. three hundred spirit stones, i can still afford to lose.¡± obviously, in yang caidie¡¯s eyes, her younger brother was more important, and if she lost three hundred spirit stones, she lost them. seeing yang caidie¡¯s heartbroken expression, gu mingyue blinked and said, ¡°well, young lady. actually, this time young master¡­ he¡­¡± ¡°what¡¯s wrong? did he gamble more than three hundred?¡± yang caidie widened her eyes, and she had just over three hundred spirit stones left. if there were any more, she really wouldn¡¯t be able to get them out. ¡°no, no, i mean, young master gambled three hundred spirit stones this time, but the final result might be a bit different from what you think. young master¡­ young master won.¡± gu mingyue said. hearing this, yang caidie didn¡¯t show a surprised expression, but instead patted gu mingyue on the head, ¡°mingyue, are you sick? as his older sister, how could i not know how much my younger brother weighs? that yang heng, a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master, even our yang family grand alchemy master second master praised him, saying his alchemy talent is unmatched. can my younger brother beat him? you¡¯re joking with me.¡± although she never blamed yang chen, as his older sister, she knew exactly what kind of person her younger brother was and what he was capable of. her parents died early, and to put it bluntly, when her younger brother was young, she was the one who changed his diapers. she knew her brother all too well. but what could she do? he was her younger brother, and even if he was useless and a waste, he was still her brother. ¡°it¡¯s true.¡± gu mingyue didn¡¯t know how to explain and could only stubbornly mumble, ¡°i saw it with my own eyes.¡± ¡°really?¡± gu mingyue explained the ins and outs of the situation clearly. yang caidie was dumbfounded. she pinched her ear, ¡°am i dreaming?¡± ¡°it should¡­ not be a dream!¡± ¡°what do you mean it should not be a dream?¡± ¡°because mingyue feels like she¡¯s dreaming¡­¡± yang caidie slapped the table hard, then paused for a moment, ¡°my hand hurts, so it seems i¡¯m not dreaming. my brother, yang chen, actually won? three hundred spirit stones, hahaha, three hundred spirit stones.¡± a surprised expression burst across yang caidie¡¯s face. gu mingyue¡¯s face also beamed with joy. yang caidie slapped the table again, causing the table to wobble unsteadily, ¡°mingyue, what¡¯s my brother¡¯s favorite food? today, i, as his older sister, will cook it for him. whatever he wants to eat, i¡¯ll cook it. three hundred spirit stones, that¡¯s so satisfying. i want to kiss my brother and see if he¡¯s come to his senses!¡± ¡­ yang chen took a small tour around the yang family, visiting a few familiar places from his memory, before leisurely returning. back at home, it was noon time, and he knew his sister yang caidie must be preparing meals for him. as expected, when yang chen pushed open the door, he was greeted by the fragrant aroma of food. the scent filled his nostrils, making him feel refreshed. in his previous life, he had not entered the martial arts world and could not avoid food. however, this was the first time he had encountered food with such a warm and homey fragrance. yang caidie¡­ yang chen had an instinctive aversion to women because of the harm inflicted on him by hua wanru, so he was wary of anyone. however, when it came to his elder sister yang caidie, he could not feel any aversion at all, so he could not help but feel a genuine sense of family and love. ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re back?¡± yang caidie said with a beaming smile, ¡°see what your elder sister has cooked for you today? braised goose, your favorite! let me tell you, your sister has improved a lot in her cooking skills these days. i¡¯ll fatten you up for sure, haha!¡± seeing his sister¡¯s candid laughter, yang chen knew gu mingyue had told yang caidie about his winning three hundred spirit stones. he smiled faintly then took out all three hundred spirit stones from his storage ring and said, ¡°sister, i¡¯ll give these spirit stones back to you.¡± ¡°why are you giving them back to me?¡±yang caidie chewed her food. ¡°didn¡¯t i lose three hundred spirit stones? you helped me cover it at the time, so now i¡¯m returning it to you!¡± yang chen replied. yang caidie blinked, ¡°let me tell you something, yang chen, all you need to understand is one thing. you are the only man of our lineage; in simple terms, you are the only one with the responsibility of carrying on the family line. so, your sister¡¯s things are yours, and yours, well, they are still yours. there¡¯s no need to give them to me.¡± yang chen was completely dumbfounded. what kind of logic was that? could this even make sense? ¡°sister¡­¡± ¡°i¡¯ve said that i don¡¯t want it. hurry up and eat the goose.¡± yang caidie ordered.yang chen looked embarrassed and then said, ¡°older sister, actually, i have something to discuss with you today.¡± ¡°what is it?¡± yang caidie blinked her eyes. yang chen picked up a piece of goose meat and found it quite delicious. while chewing, he said, ¡°i want to practice martial arts!¡± ¡°no way!¡± yang caidie said seriously. yang chen slapped his forehead, knowing it would be like this. from the memory of this body¡¯s yang chen, he had digested everything just now. it could be said that yang caidie never thought of letting her brother practice martial arts. as expected, yang caidie put her chopsticks down and wiped her mouth, ¡°listen, my treasure. you know that your older sister is the number one genius among the women of the yang family. how formidable is that black-haired wolf from the sun family who used to bully you? the equivalent of the body refining realm third layer, your older sister just cut it down with one strike. you just focus on alchemy, it¡¯s not so hard. practicing martial arts is more difficult and bitter, right? you¡¯ll be sweating all over every day. what if you get hurt? wouldn¡¯t your older sister be heartbroken?¡± ¡°but if i don¡¯t practice martial arts, how can i protect myself?¡± yang chen tried to persuade yang caidie. yang caidie raised her eyebrows, ¡°i will protect you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± yang chen said unhappily, ¡°older sister, you should think carefully. in the future, i will marry and have children. we can¡¯t live together forever. can you take care of me and protect me for a lifetime? fine, even if you can protect me for a lifetime, will you also protect my children?¡± hearing yang chen¡¯s words, gu mingyue, who was eating at the side, felt that what yang chen said made sense. she is a maid, so she can¡¯t sit at the table to eat. yang caidie had told her that as well, but she felt that this was the rule and couldn¡¯t break it. so every time they had a meal, yang chen and yang caidie sat at the table, and she stood on the side. however, she could clearly hear their conversation. yang caidie, listening to yang chen¡¯s words, blinked her big eyes, looking cute and playful. it seemed that she also thought what yang chen said made sense. after considering it for a while, she finally seemed to make up her mind, ¡°it makes sense. how about this? you¡¯re still underage now. after the coming-of-age ceremony in three months, you¡¯ll be an adult, and i will marry you. that way, i can protect you for a lifetime.¡± at first, yang chen thought he finally persuaded his somewhat-explosive older sister with his eloquence. but soon he found out. my god, he is too naive. this older sister of his is really extraordinary. in order to protect him, she is even willing to marry him. yang chen knew it could work. because yang caidie is not his biological sister; she was picked up by his parents. but, how her background came to be, he didn¡¯t know. of course, he knew that he couldn¡¯t take this seriously, because his older sister had said many nonsense things in the past. maybe it was just yang caidie¡¯s way of appeasing him. but one thing he noticed. indulgence. this is true indulgence. yes, yang caidie¡¯s love for yang chen is indeed indulgent. now he finally understood why yang caidie¡¯s brother yang chen was so useless. how could he not be useless? with such an indulgent older sister, it would be strange if her brother wasn¡¯t useless. yang chen¡¯s talent in martial arts was actually not bad, even slightly better than yang heng¡¯s, but yang caidie didn¡¯t want yang chen to suffer. she didn¡¯t allow him to practice martial arts, and instead had him study alchemy because alchemy wasn¡¯t as hard as martial arts. however, the result was that ¡®yang chen¡¯ didn¡¯t have a talent for alchemy. as a result, this ¡®yang chen¡¯ found that both martial arts and alchemy were not his strengths, and eventually embarked on the path of a hedonist. however, his older sister always covered for him, no matter what he did. this made the current yang chen take a deep breath. he also knew clearly that yang caidie¡¯s indulgence was indeed out of love for her brother, but he couldn¡¯t let this situation continue to develop in a bad direction. with this in mind, he said, ¡°sis, are you serious?¡± ¡°uh¡­ anyway, you just don¡¯t practice martial arts.¡± yang caidie replied earnestly. ¡°bang!¡± yang chen slammed the table violently and said fiercely, ¡°today, i will practice martial arts no matter what. older sister, i want to walk my own path. even if you have ten thousand reasons, have you ever seen a man who lets a woman stand in front of him to protect him? i, yang chen, will never be the first man to hide behind a woman.¡± ¡°since i am the only man in our family, i must take on the responsibility of being the only man!¡± when these words fell, yang chen turned and left. he wasn¡¯t really angry but had to be more decisive about important matters. if he continued to be weak on this issue and hesitated, yang caidie would only treat him as a child who would never grow up. he needed her to know that a man is a man! yang caidie was indeed frightened by yang chen¡¯s attitude. honestly, this was the first time she saw her brother display such a manly attitude. ¡°ah, ming yue, did you see that?¡± ¡°i saw it¡­¡± gu mingyue wiped her mouth vigorously, seemingly unable to believe it. yang caidie swallowed her saliva hard: ¡°just now, my brother seemed quite manly.¡± has yang chen finally come to his senses in the nick of time? ¡°not just seemed, definitely manly.¡± gu mingyue said. Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: Chapter 5: Alchemy Insights_1 chapter 7: chapter 5: alchemy insights_1 translator: 549690339 yang chen returned to his room and began sorting out his thoughts. indeed, yang caidie was not his biological sister; she was the adopted child of his current body¡¯s parents. put bluntly, they had no blood relation. as for who yang caidie¡¯s birth family was, no one knew. as for yang chen¡¯s parents, he couldn¡¯t even remember their faces within his memories. all he knew was that they had ventured into the great wild hundred clans in their youth and moved to the bustling area of ??north mountain county. they had not returned for more than a decade, and no one knew whether they were alive or dead. in contrast, he and yang caidie were left as orphans, and their status in the yang family was extremely awkward. as the saying goes, a child without a mother is like a blade of grass¡­ if it weren¡¯t for yang caidie¡¯s astonishing talent, showing that she was no weaker than the men in the yang family at such a young age, yang chen might have been expelled from the family register long ago. however, even so, if it were the old yang chen, he would have been expelled in the coming three months. why would it be so? in three months, it would be the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony. this is a clan gathering that every young yang family member must go through. it is a test for the young members of the yang family. only after passing this clan gathering will they truly gain the acceptance of the yang family. half a year ago, the yang family had promulgated a new system: if the younger generation of the yang family, who are participating in the coming of age ceremony, did not show the strength of the first layer body refining, they would be immediately removed from the family register. being removed from the family register, simply put, means exile, being gradually marginalized by the yang family. whether you live or die, no one will care. yang caidie also knew about this. however, she had the mentality of ¡°a dead pig is not afraid of hot water.¡± with her protecting her younger brother, even if yang chen were to be expelled from the family register, she would still support him. but yang chen didn¡¯t want to be so humiliated as to be expelled from the family register at the coming of age ceremony. ¡°first layer body refining¡­¡± yang chen muttered, ¡°i¡¯ll set this as my goal for now. otherwise, if i get expelled from the family register at the coming of age ceremony, the lack of resources would be a huge problem.¡± he gradually formed a plan in his mind. in his previous life, what he was best at was digging out a person¡¯s talent, using alchemy, various heavenly materials and earthly treasures, to cultivate a person with martial aptitude into an outstanding genius. for him, yang chen¡¯s current awkward position in the yang family and rumors of his incompetence might cause some minor obstacles, but ultimately, none of these were major issues. however, the most troublesome issue now was a lack of resources, as his position in the yang family was too awkward and he had no access to any. he possessed vast knowledge, but he was broke and penniless. fortunately, he had a clear plan in his heart, and he murmured, ¡°the most outstanding alchemist in the yang family is the second master, one of the seven patriarchs of the yang family. today is his lecture day, and it is said that those who can please him will receive many rewards.¡± yang chen was very interested in this ¡°reward.¡± as soon as he thought of it, he immediately set off. ¡°young master, are you going out?¡± a smile appeared on the face of a servant who was sweeping the courtyard in yang chen¡¯s residence. yang chen glanced at the middle-aged servant and nodded, but he didn¡¯t have much affection for the man. this servant was called zhou huaiyi, and he was responsible for cleaning up the clutter in the yang family courtyard. he was in his thirties and treated people respectfully. however, since being betrayed by hua wanru, yang chen¡¯s ability to observe people had improved. zhou huaiyi¡¯s eyes were filled with cunning and defiance. although he seemed respectful, no one knew what he was thinking. but zhou huaiyi was just a servant, so yang chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to him. he nodded slightly, said nothing, and went straight to elder yang¡¯s place. elder yang, the most talented alchemist in the yang family, was said to have reached the intermediate level of a second grade alchemist at this age, making him the number one alchemist in the family. he was also considered a top-notch alchemist among the great wild hundred clans. this elder had the only pill refining room in the yang family, which was what yang chen cared about the most. ¡­ ¡°during alchemy, the most important thing is the furnace fire, followed by adjusting and controlling the process. your understanding and control of both will determine the quality and quantity of the final elixir,¡± elder yang said as he sat at the top of the pill refining room, stroking his white beard, lecturing the yang family¡¯s alchemy descendants below him. at that moment, a sudden commotion occurred, causing elder yang to frown in annoyance. he saw the source of the noise was a young man from the yang family suddenly appearing in the classroom. this young man of the yang family was none other than yang chen who had rushed over from outside. ¡°yang chen, didn¡¯t you hang yourself? how could you still come to listen to elder¡¯s lecture?¡± a teenager sarcastically said, his words filled with disdain for yang chen. yang chen had long been the subject of mockery among many young members of the yang family, mainly because he was too incompetent. now that someone had taken the lead, laughter continued to pour in. the next moment, someone laughed even louder, ¡°yang chen, you gambled with the wang family and lost even your open-crotch pants. you didn¡¯t produce a single elixir with three furnaces of alchemy materials. if i were you, i would have hanged myself. but instead, you come to listen to elder¡¯s lecture; that¡¯s simply an insult to elder! you¡¯ve already lost face for the yang family; don¡¯t lose face for elder too.¡± yang heng, who had gambled with yang chen in the morning, was also among them. now that he saw yang chen coming, his anger could not be contained. he didn¡¯t know how in the world yang chen had managed to refine those four reverting bone pills. he only felt that yang chen had some skill in the area of reverting bone pills. upon seeing yang chen now, he didn¡¯t hesitate to ridicule him, ¡°yang chen, when elder gives lectures, we attendees should be punctual. but you just burst in here. do you even care about elder at all?¡±elder yang didn¡¯t have a particularly good impression of yang chen either, especially knowing that yang chen lost to the wang family and had tarnished the reputation of the yang family¡¯s alchemists. however, as an elder of the yang family, when he saw the students making a commotion, he snorted coldly, ¡°you¡¯re all acting so frivolously, where is your dignity? have you forgotten to show me, your second master, any respect?¡± upon hearing elder yang¡¯s words, these yang family brothers stopped their improprieties and immediately apologized, ¡°second master, we know we were wrong.¡± elder yang wore a stern expression but did not attempt to help yang chen. he did not even glance at yang chen and directly said, ¡°yang chen, my class has been going on for an hour, and you enter halfway through. do you even have any respect for me, your second grandfather? now, stand in the corner and listen.¡± ¡°yes, second grandfather.¡± yang chen understood the rules and had no intention of complaining. he definitely wouldn¡¯t humiliate himself by trying to argue, so he simply stood in the corner. seeing yang chen¡¯s miserable appearance, yang heng laughed and felt a great deal of satisfaction. there were also many boys who laughed at yang chen. seeing him like this, they made mocking gestures, showing off their prowess against yang chen. yang chen was not about to lower himself to the level of these members of the yang family. with his hands behind his back, he was focused and meticulous. elder yang found this somewhat unexpected since yang chen had previously fallen asleep during his class. but now, yang chen appeared energetic, as if he meant to pay full attention to the class. with some questions in mind, elder yang did not stop the movements of his hands. he spoke slowly, ¡°i¡¯ve explained the principles already. now, i am going to refine a batch of first-grade elixirs called clear flame pills in front of you. this pill is a high-grade elixir among first-grade pills, very difficult to refine. if you can successfully refine it, you would reach the level of a grade 1 high-rank alchemist.¡± ¡°next, i will begin refining. what you can learn from my techniques depends entirely on your destiny.¡± after elder yang finished speaking, all of the yang family members present held their breaths and carefully observed elder yang refining the pills. yang chen also observed, though he wasn¡¯t trying to learn. although elder yang¡¯s alchemy level was regarded as legendary within the yang family, making people admire it, yang chen didn¡¯t consider him much. he was observing elder yang¡¯s refining process with other thoughts in mind. what intrigued him was that elder yang¡¯s alchemy skills were much better than yang heng¡¯s half-baked methods. his technique could be described as skillful and proficient. he had clearly grasped many truths of alchemy. ¡°elder yang knows to add materials before controlling the fire. it seems he knows some intricate details of alchemy.¡± yang chen thought to himself. elder yang refined the pills meticulously. about half an hour later, the aroma from the alchemy furnace began to spread. he slapped the pill furnace, and with a bang, two smooth and round pills jumped out and landed in elder yang¡¯s hands. elder yang¡¯s old face revealed a smile, clearly satisfied with the results of the refining. he held the two pills and scanned the crowd. upon seeing elder yang¡¯s miraculous alchemy skills, many of the yang family juniors felt envious. but when they saw elder yang¡¯s gaze at this moment, they immediately became serious. elder yang stood up and said, ¡°tell me, during my refining process, i intentionally slowed down my steps and techniques to help you learn better. who can tell me what they learned from watching my refining process?¡± when his words fell, there was silence. this made elder yang¡¯s expression increasingly difficult to maintain. at that moment, yang heng cautiously raised his hand and stood up. elder yang felt a slight moment of joy, ¡°yang heng, what did you understand? tell me.¡± ¡°second grandfather, when i observed your refining process, i noticed that you added the materials first, then used the fire control wood to create the fire. this is different from the method of igniting the fire first and then adjusting the materials that you taught us before. i think that this step must be the key point for refining the clear flame pills.¡± yang heng spoke confidently. elder yang sighed, his eyes narrowing, ¡°you¡¯ve only seen the surface, but you haven¡¯t truly understood the essence. sit down.¡± his words were quite tactful. yang heng¡¯s answer was like a blindfolded person trying to hit a target; he hadn¡¯t even grasped the outer layer properly. he had originally thought that by refining a first-grade high-level elixir on the spot and teaching the process today, he could discover some alchemy geniuses among the younger generation of the yang family before the coming of age ceremony. but he didn¡¯t expect the result to be like this; the most outstanding alchemy genius, yang heng, could only provide such a reply. ¡°does anyone else here understand anything from my refining process just now?¡± elder yang asked with a solemn expression. ¡°second grandfather, i¡­¡± next, several other young members of the yang family tried their luck by answering, hoping to please elder yang. after all, gaining elder yang¡¯s favor was a blessing for the younger generation. everyone knew that elder yang had no descendants, his entire life had been devoted to alchemy and the protection of the yang family. gaining his favor meant receiving elder yang¡¯s true inheritance. however, the answers from these youngsters failed to please elder yang. instead, the old man¡¯s expression became more and more displeased, showing signs of anger. ¡°your answers have disappointed me greatly! do you really think you can trick me with your wild guesses? alright, does anyone else want to answer?¡± elder yang sighed, having already lost hope at that point. it was at this moment that yang chen, who was standing in the corner, raised his hand. ¡°second grandfather, i think i might have understood something.¡± yang chen said without sadness or joy. Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Chapter 6: A Repentant Prodigal Son is Worth More Than Gold_1 chapter 8: chapter 6: a repentant prodigal son is worth more than gold_1 translator: 549690339 yang chen¡¯s words undoubtedly provoked laughter from the entire audience, with many people thinking that he was merely trying to attract attention. yang chen had done this sort of thing before, and in the end, every result proved that he was nothing more than a clown. yang heng couldn¡¯t help but scoff from his seat, quickly saying with a stern tone: ¡°yang chen, second master¡¯s lecture is no place for your wild antics. you are wasting our time and second master¡¯s time.¡± ¡°weren¡¯t you just wasting second master¡¯s time?¡± yang chen replied slowly. ¡°how can we be the same as you!¡± as soon as yang heng heard this, he scolded, ¡°everyone knows that you lost 300 spirit stones to the wang family, haven¡¯t you disgraced yourself enough?¡± yang chen raised an eyebrow: ¡°oh? so you mean you also want to reveal who you lost your spirit stones to?¡± hearing this, yang heng¡¯s expression changed rapidly: ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t slander me!¡± ¡°i haven¡¯t even mentioned how you lost your spirit stones yet, what are you so nervous about?¡± yang chen grinned. yang heng glared with eyes wide open: ¡°yang chen, good, you¡¯ve got guts!¡± yang chen twisted his neck; he wasn¡¯t afraid of yang heng¡¯s threats. he didn¡¯t take yang heng¡¯s words seriously at all. if yang heng really wanted to cause him trouble, he wouldn¡¯t mind exposing yang heng¡¯s 300 spirit stone loss. he was curious as to why yang heng, despite losing to him, could still be so cheerful. at this moment, second master yang spoke up with an emotionless face: ¡°yang chen, although yang heng¡¯s words were somewhat excessive, if you truly intend to rely on blind luck, then don¡¯t bother trying.¡± it wasn¡¯t surprising that he looked down on yang chen, as yang chen¡¯s reputation was so notorious within the yang family that everyone knew about it. yang chen respectfully bowed: ¡°second master, when i observed your alchemy just now, i noticed that you added the materials first and then waited for about a minute before starting the fire. during this minute, you did a lot in the cauldron. i observed that you seemed to arrange the materials in specific positions inside the cauldron¡­ ¡± ¡°yang chen, what nonsense are you talking about, what does arrangement have to do with alchemy¡­ ¡± ¡°shut up.¡± second master yang couldn¡¯t help but get angry at this point. he looked at yang chen with astonishment, his beard trembling: ¡°yang chen, continue talking, everyone else be quiet.¡± what a strange turn of events. it wasn¡¯t surprising that he was so emotional, as yang chen¡¯s words finally provided him with the answer he wanted. wasn¡¯t the whole point of his deliberate slowdown to give the people below a better understanding of the details of his alchemy? yang chen continued humbly: ¡°i have a very shallow understanding of alchemy, so i don¡¯t know the true intentions behind second master¡¯s method. however, i noticed that while second master was controlling the fire, he deliberately manipulated it to concentrate in the middle position, which tells me that the materials placed in the middle of the cauldron must be treated with high heat, while those on the side only require low heat. from this, it¡¯s clear that while adjusting and controlling the fire are two different steps, controlling the fire is actually part of the adjustment process as well.¡± ¡°good!¡± second master yang was overjoyed, laughing heartily: ¡°yang chen, your words have deeply comforted me. yes, adjusting and controlling the fire are two separate processes and steps, but who can truly comprehend that controlling the fire is also part of the adjustment process? i just don¡¯t know how much of my alchemy technique you¡¯ve grasped by now.¡± ¡°after thinking about it, i believe i¡¯ve understood about 50%.¡± yang chen scratched his head: ¡°i think if second master does it one more time, i¡¯ll understand completely.¡± of course, he was being insincere when he said this. he understood the principles of second master yang¡¯s shallow alchemy technique just from watching it once. his starting point was too high; he had once been called the number one alchemy genius. he didn¡¯t care about the top alchemists of the countryside, let alone the ones in the entire north mountain county. if he couldn¡¯t even learn yang¡¯s alchemy technique, there was no point in mentioning his once-esteemed title of alchemy genius. to be called a genius, not only should he be able to learn second master yang¡¯s alchemy technique, but he should also be able to learn techniques that are millions of times more profound than yang¡¯s. saying he understood 50% was merely to avoid causing too big a shock. however, he still underestimated the remoteness of the hundred tribes of the great wilderness. even though he only said he understood 50%, second master yang still stared at him in surprise, as if he had seen a ghost. ¡°is this true?¡± second master yang asked, his face full of astonishment. ¡°second master, don¡¯t listen to him. he¡¯s just trying to attract attention!¡± yang heng, seeing yang chen seizing the limelight, was immediately unhappy. how could this be? how could yang chen win second master yang¡¯s favor? ¡°if you think i¡¯m lying, then why don¡¯t you try it yourself?¡± yang chen said expressionlessly. even a mudman has a temper, and this yang heng was playing with fire. upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, yang heng immediately wilted, but to let him give up that easily was evidently not so simple. gritting his teeth, he said, ¡°second master, yang chen was humiliated by the wang family just a while ago, even losing our family¡¯s purple furnace. he even almost hung himself. how can we believe the words of such a good-for-nothing?¡± one should not hit a person in the face or expose their short-comings. yang heng exposed yang chen¡¯s short-comings, clearly intending to burn bridges. this caused second master yang¡¯s face to darken, clearly unhappy about yang heng¡¯s narrow-mindedness. yang chen, however, remained composed and said: ¡°second master, everything yang heng said is true. i, yang chen, have indeed been humiliated by the wang family and have been desperate to die. but i believe that in this world, as long as one acts with integrity and virtue, it is never too late to repent and change. how can one judge a hero by a momentary success or failure?¡±¡±when i was feeling desperate, i suddenly realized my mistakes and even understood many philosophical concepts that i didn¡¯t understand before. my heart secretly vowed that i would never live like my past unfettered life. however, yang heng constantly pressured me and made things difficult. tell me, if we judge heroes based on their temporary success or failure, who among us hasn¡¯t made mistakes? should we judge our entire lives based on the mistakes we made at that time?¡± yang chen did not bring up the matter of yang heng losing three hundred spirit stones. ultimately, he didn¡¯t want to pick on yang heng. moreover, exposing yang heng¡¯s flaws at this moment would inevitably cause second master yang to look down on him. with these words, he hit the nail on the head, which undoubtedly made second master yang very delighted. he slapped the table suddenly, making a loud bang, and forcefully said: ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re right, we should not judge a hero based on temporary success or failure. i know about some of your past deeds, but i can see that you¡¯ve truly realized your mistakes. as a prodigal son returning, there¡¯s no reason why you can¡¯t have a bright future. yang heng, on the other hand, you, as a member of the yang family, are constantly pushing others around. what kind of image does that project?¡± ¡°back in the day, i wasn¡¯t the most outstanding alchemist in the yang family, and there were many people better than me. but now? i am the banner of the yang family¡¯s alchemy. who in the yang family dares to claim that they are better at alchemy than me? yang heng, you are indeed the number one alchemist of the yang family. but with your current mindset, how can you achieve greatness? you should learn more from yang chen.¡± second master yang¡¯s reprimand undoubtedly threw yang heng from heaven to hell. he trembled, looking at yang chen with venomous eyes, and hatred grew in his heart. yang chen did not care about yang heng¡¯s hatred and simply said, ¡°i am grateful that second master understands me.¡± ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re being too polite. just now, i also held a grudge against you and made you stand while listening to my lecture. but after hearing your words, i feel ashamed. you can sit down and listen to the lecture with them. i¡¯ll refine another detoxifying pill for you. if you can comprehend it all, i¡¯ll grant you whatever you want!¡± second master yang promised grandly. this made yang chen very happy. all the young members of the yang family wanted to win second master yang¡¯s favor, and wasn¡¯t that what he came here for today? he hurriedly and respectfully said, ¡°thank you, second master, i will not let you down!¡± many people nearby looked at yang chen with both envy and jealousy, wondering what kind of luck he had. did getting humiliated by the wang family somehow open up his mind? most importantly, second master yang made it quite clear. i¡¯ll refine another detoxifying pill for ¡®you¡¯. yes, for yang chen alone, not for them! the meaning was simple; second master yang had not planned to refine a second detoxifying pill, but he made an exception for yang chen. welcome indeed to luck. all of them were filled with jealous hatred, but they dared not speak up directly. at most, they could only glare at yang chen coldly. yang chen had already guessed that he would become the target of everyone¡¯s wrath. he didn¡¯t mind and continued to observe second master yang¡¯s alchemy techniques carefully. this time, second master yang slowed down even more, so that yang chen could have a good chance to learn. after nearly half an hour, the alchemy process was completed. this time, with a joyful mood, second master yang refined as many as three detoxifying pills. second master yang was overjoyed and attributed the reason for producing three detoxifying pills to yang chen. if it weren¡¯t for seeing such a promising disciple like yang chen, how could he have been so delighted when refining pills? if his heart was not filled with joy and was mixed with emotions, there would only be two pills at most. yes, the success of alchemy, to a large extent, is also related to the alchemist¡¯s mood. holding the three detoxifying pills in his hand, second master yang asked, ¡°yang chen, how much of this have you grasped?¡± yang chen immediately stood up and respectfully said, ¡°fortunately, i think if nothing goes wrong, i should have grasped everything about second master¡¯s alchemy techniques and details.¡± ¡°oh? good, tell me about it.¡± second master yang said anxiously. yang chen recited second master yang¡¯s alchemy steps and techniques in complete detail. he incorporated his own understanding, trying not to appear too astonishing but also to satisfy second master yang. listening to yang chen¡¯s words, second master yang became more and more delighted. his beard seemed to jump up with his excitement. with clenched fists, he excitedly said, ¡°good, good, good! yang chen, from now on, my alchemy room will be your home. others can only come when i give lectures, but you are different. you can come to the alchemy room whenever you want, and i¡¯ll teach you individually from now on.¡± he joked. the great wilderness was a remote place. although there were many tribes, their so-called geniuses were almost like trash compared to the talents from outside. he had been to a bustling city outside the great wilderness and knew that there were some geniuses in alchemy who could grasp the techniques just by watching others refine pills a few times. he was shocked by their amazing skills and realized that the hundred tribes of the great wilderness were far behind others in comparison. but what about yang chen? he understood everything after just two observations, even further analyzing the principles behind second master yang¡¯s alchemy techniques and so on. such an alchemy genius was actually born in their yang family. what a pity that yang chen¡¯s talent had not been discovered due to his unfettered life. if yang chen had realized the truth about life earlier, would his achievements be worse than yang heng¡¯s now? of course! a prodigal son who turns back is worth more than gold; it¡¯s still not too late! Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Chapter 7: Betrayed Again_1 chapter 9: chapter 7: betrayed again_1 translator: 549690339 having free access to elder yang¡¯s pill refining room and receiving guidance from him was not just a great advantage, but also an honor ¨C an honor that signified elder yang¡¯s approval. if yang chen received elder yang¡¯s approval in just three months for the coming of age ceremony, even if he didn¡¯t enter the first layer of body refining realm, his family registration would not be revoked. a person who was valued by elder yang was an alchemy genius. could the yang family dare to expel a genius alchemist from the family registry? everyone thought yang chen was incredibly lucky. without a doubt, the most indignant person was yang heng . yang heng had an absolute sense of superiority over yang chen in both alchemy and martial arts cultivation. however, gu mingyue wasn¡¯t willing to submit to him, which always bothered him. but that didn¡¯t matter since he still had his sense of superiority over yang chen. but now¡­ this sense of superiority was gone. he felt that he was the most qualified person to gain elder yang¡¯s favor, but today, that qualification was snatched away by yang chen! ¡°hmph, alchemy is just alchemy. even if elder yang is in the yang family, his existence is still dispensable. he might be good at alchemy, and yang chen might have gained his favor because elder yang sees his past self in him. but being unable to set foot in martial arts means he¡¯s still a waste, yang chen is still a useless person.¡± yang heng thought to himself, this kind of self-consolation somehow eased his mind a bit. yang chen didn¡¯t know what yang heng was thinking, as he had no time to deal with him right now. hearing elder yang¡¯s words, he quickly said, ¡°thank you, grandpa second.¡± ¡°haha, no need to thank me. although you have grasped my techniques and details, you still lack some experience to refine the clear flame pill. in the future, come to your grandpa second more often, and under my guidance, with your talent, you may soon be able to refine the clear flame pill on your own. at that time, you will be a grade 1 high-rank alchemist,¡± elder yang said with satisfaction. ¡°thank you for your support, elder yang,¡± yang chen was also overjoyed. elder yang waved his hand: ¡°alright, the class is over for today. you all go back. yang chen, you stay.¡± seeing this scene, yang heng and many others gritted their teeth with hatred, but they had no choice but to leave, not daring to go against elder yang¡¯s wishes. in the blink of an eye, only yang chen and elder yang were left in the pill refining room. the more elder yang looked at yang chen, the more pleasing he found him, especially after hearing yang chen¡¯s words about not judging a hero by temporary success or failure. he could empathize with that feeling. elder yang said with his hands behind his back, ¡°just now, i promised to give you a reward and grant you a request as long as you could comprehend my clear flame pill refining technique. yang chen, what is your request? let me hear it!¡± yang chen had been waiting for elder yang to say this, so he immediately said with respect, ¡°grandpa second, i want to ask for some materials to practice at home. i still lack experience in some elixirs.¡± ¡°hahaha, your eagerness to practice is indeed commendable,¡± said elder yang, who was not stingy at all. he was not surprised by yang chen¡¯s request either. an alchemist needs a lot of materials to practice in order to become successful. without materials to practice with, becoming an alchemy master would be extremely difficult. with yang chen¡¯s astonishing talent, elder yang wouldn¡¯t be stingy. he spoke kindly, ¡°yang chen, follow me.¡± ¡°yes, elder yang.¡± yang chen followed elder yang. as the yang family¡¯s top alchemy master, elder yang possessed heavenly materials and earthly treasures, as well as wild spiritual herbs, personally granted to him by the yang family. because a great alchemist like elder yang was undoubtedly a treasure for the yang family. therefore, very few people in the yang family possessed wealth comparable to elder yang¡¯s. with elder yang¡¯s permission, yang chen quickly chose a few spiritual herbs and was very satisfied with his choices. he selected these spiritual herbs not for alchemy, but for other purposes. when he returned to the courtyard, yang chen had completely prepared himself. what he was going to do was a cultivation method known only to some powerful forces in the outside world ¨C the medicinal bath! ¡°using a medicinal bath to nurture the body before reaching the body refining realm is a necessary method for the major sects¡¯ forces. it¡¯s absolutely impossible to have it in the vast wilderness. however, my specially researched medicinal bath is even more advanced than those major sects. it¡¯s just a pity that although elder yang has quite a fortune, the spiritual herbs he possesses are still not sufficient to support the medicinal bath i need,¡± yang chen sighed in his heart. the medicinal bath he required didn¡¯t have high material demands, but the vast wilderness was an extremely remote place, and heavenly materials and earthly treasures were extremely scarce. it was indeed difficult to meet his requirements. ¡°however, having these spiritual herbs to make a medicinal bath to irrigate my body is enough. i can think about the future medicinal baths later,¡± murmured yang chen. the body refining realm, as the name suggests, is about refining the body. it is the foundation for martial artists and is divided into nine levels. this realm is about tempering the bones and every part of the body. the advantage of a medicinal bath is that it can help with the fundamental transformation of one¡¯s bones and physique, which cannot be achieved through cultivation alone. this is because the transformation caused by the medicinal bath is qualitative in nature. once the medicinal bath is successfully used, yang chen would have a solid foundation. in the subsequent promotion process, he would achieve results much more quickly than others, giving him an extra edge. this is the most critical point. ¡°i can¡¯t lose to others at the starting line,¡± yang chen thought as he prepared the medicinal bath. he dumped all the spiritual herbs he had obtained from elder yang into the medicinal bath, and without taking off his clothes, he eagerly jumped into the bath.once he entered the medicinal bath, in an instant, yang chen immediately felt the power of the spirit medicine sweeping up and down his body. the astonishing medicinal power seemed to want to penetrate his body through his pores, making him feel both joyful and painful at the same time. this feeling was something yang chen had anticipated. the medicinal power in the bath was, to some extent, remodeling his body. yang chen had never exercised since he was a child, and he was weak and sickly. the refining effect of the medicinal bath might take a very long time for him. the pain felt as if it could tear his body apart, but yang chen¡¯s will would not succumb to such pain. he gritted his teeth and persevered. gradually, the pain disappeared, and the cool and refreshing feeling spread all over his body, making him open his eyebrows and take a deep breath. in addition, his body felt like a fish in water, seemingly gaining layers of strength in an instant under the nourishment of the medicinal bath. such power was something yang chen had never felt in his previous life or this life. ¡°first layer of body refining realm,¡± yang chen said with a smile. indeed, it was the first layer of body refining realm. haha, this is just too good. yang chen never dared to dream that he could actually set foot in martial arts. reaching the first layer of body refining realm might not be difficult for others, but it seemed an impossible feat for yang chen in his previous life. he was born without the talent to practice martial arts and was destined not to step into martial arts. he tried hard and looked for ways but ultimately failed. who could understand the hardships along the way? and now, he has finally stepped into such a realm. although it is just the first layer of body refining realm, an entry-level phase, it is enough for him. at the very least, it symbolizes that he has indeed stepped into the world of martial arts. in the future, he can enter dao through martial arts and stand at the peak of the vault of heaven! ¡°refreshing.¡± now that the effect of the medicinal bath had gradually faded, yang chen could also feel the stark difference in his body. after the medicinal bath ended, yang chen got up, changed into a new set of clothes, and went out to plan his next steps. as it stands, just reaching the first layer of body refining was not enough to satisfy him. the medicinal bath effect created by the resources from elder yang was too thin; he needed more resources to make a medicinal bath to nourish his body. body refining realm is a foundational realm, and it is crucial to establish an excellent foundation at this stage. otherwise, one would always lag behind others at the starting line. as soon as he finished dressing and opened the door, he suddenly heard a commotion outside the courtyard. ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± yang chen wondered, opening the door to look out. he saw gu mingyue¡¯s face flushed with anger, saying furiously, ¡°zhou huaiyi, you actually betrayed the young master! young¡­ young master, when did you come out?¡± yang chen replied with a smile, ¡°with the commotion outside, how could i not hear it in the room?¡± gu mingyue bit her lip, staring at zhou huaiyi and whispered, ¡°young master, this¡­ this zhou huaiyi.¡± yang chen stared straight ahead, seeing that yang heng had somehow entered his courtyard, and zhou huaiyi was unexpectedly standing together with yang heng, his face full of a humble and submissive manner. he did not know when zhou huaiyi had decided to defect to yang heng¡¯s side. at this moment, upon hearing gu mingyue¡¯s angry words, zhou huaiyi scoffed, ¡°gu mingyue, do you think everyone is as stubborn as you? young master heng is the genius of our yang family. i, as a servant of the yang family, am not just a servant to yang chen. following young master heng is the path to a bright future; i have long abandoned the darkness to embrace the light.¡± ¡°young master, he¡­ he!¡± gu mingyue gritted her teeth with anger but didn¡¯t know how to refute. ¡°our young master is not like what you said.¡± yang heng sneered, ¡°gu mingyue, what¡¯s the point in being so stubborn? yang chen is a waste who cannot practice martial arts. it¡¯s a well-known fact. am i wrong in calling him a waste?¡± in alchemy, yang heng had repeatedly failed, and now he naturally sought a sense of superiority in martial arts over yang chen. yang chen, on the other hand, stood with his hands behind him, looking at zhou huaiyi and yang heng with great interest. far from being angry, he even laughed happily. he had long seen through zhou huaiyi¡¯s treacherous intentions. most importantly, he wondered how yang heng found out about his attempted suicide so quickly, and how the news of his attempted suicide spread throughout the yang family so quickly. this matter was initially strange in every way; now that he thought about it, he understood. most likely, zhou huaiyi had been in touch with yang heng for a long time; hence when yang heng heard about his suicide attempt, he came looking for his corpse with dog-like sensitivity. zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal was not at all surprising. yang chen remained calm and unmoved by this incident. indeed, what he hated most was betrayal. however, zhou huaiyi was just a servant after all. his betrayal? one more wouldn¡¯t make a difference, and one less wouldn¡¯t be missed. instead, sooner or later, he would let zhou huaiyi know how foolish it is to betray him. ¡­ announcing the current update schedule: one chapter at noon and one in the evening. the updates will gradually speed up after a while. Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Chapter 8: Unexpected Joy_1 chapter 10: chapter 8: unexpected joy_1 translator: 549690339 zhou huaiyi didn¡¯t know what yang chen was thinking. now that he had voluntarily switched sides and followed yang heng, pleasing his new master was definitely something he had to do. in an instant, he babbled sharp-tongued words, ¡°gu mingyue, i don¡¯t mean to criticize you, but young master heng is a talented and handsome man. he is destined to shine at this year¡¯s yang family¡¯s ¡®coming of age ceremony.¡¯ by then, he will undoubtedly be the target of the heavenly daughters from other clans.¡± ¡°young master heng is interested in you, and that¡¯s your good fortune. now is your chance to join him, or else when the coming of age ceremony arrives, even if you regret and try to lick his toes, young master heng may not even have any interest in you. understand?¡± yang heng was very satisfied with zhou huaiyi¡¯s words. it had to be said that zhou huaiyi sure had a way of flattering people. he stroked his chin, as if genuinely trying to do gu mingyue a favor, and said, ¡°ming yue, even if you don¡¯t want to join me, what future does yang chen have? he is now thirteen years old and still not at the first level of body refining realm. according to the new rules issued by our yang family patriarch, if he fails the coming of age ceremony, he will definitely be expelled from the family. then won¡¯t you, a maid, also be banished?¡± gu mingyue listened as the two slandered yang chen one after another, her pretty face flushed with anger. she stomped her foot and said, ¡°yang heng, i forbid you to insult my young master! my gu mingyue and my family of three were saved by sister cai die. alive, i belong to young master yang chen and sister cai die, and dead, we are still their loyal spirits. just forget about it!¡± seeing gu mingyue¡¯s demeanor, zhou huaiyi was even more sarcastic, ¡°gu mingyue, look at yourself. you¡¯re so stubborn.¡± ¡°had enough?¡± yang chen finally spoke lazily, ¡°zhou huaiyi, you want to betray me and follow yang heng. for me, there¡¯s no loss. his absence doesn¡¯t make any difference.¡± ¡°haha, yang chen, you¡¯re still tough-mouthed at this point?¡± yang heng sneered. yang chen looked at yang heng¡¯s unyielding appearance, and his heart was already on fire. he had given enough face to yang heng, but the latter didn¡¯t appreciate it and repeatedly targeted him. yang heng even dared to taunt him in elder yang¡¯s lecture and even now wouldn¡¯t give it a rest? at this, yang chen sneered coldly and said harshly, ¡°yang heng, are you so determined to go against me? aren¡¯t you afraid that i¡¯ll expose your loss of three hundred spirit stones?¡± ¡°young master, he must have come in when he saw sister cai die leave. how dare he enter our courtyard otherwise!¡± gu mingyue was indignant. as soon as yang heng heard about the exposure of the spirit stone loss, he was angry and ashamed. in fact, he was afraid of it the most, so he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, fine, fine, fine. wait till the coming of age ceremony, i will expose your true colors. when you are stripped of your household registration, i hope you don¡¯t cry too miserably.¡± ¡°really? i¡¯m curious how you¡¯ll make me cry miserably.¡± yang chen smirked. ¡°hmph, zhou huaiyi, from now on, you follow me. assist me and i will not treat you unfairly,¡± yang heng said, his mouth curling up with a show of arrogance. zhou huaiyi hurriedly said, ¡°young master, don¡¯t worry. my name is ¡®huaiyi,¡¯ and i will only be loyal to my master with an undivided heart.¡± ¡°hahaha, i have to say, putting you undercover in this waste¡¯s home for this period must have been frustrating for you!¡± yang heng said. ¡°yeah, following yang chen, i, zhou huaiyi, can¡¯t even lift my head when i go out. i don¡¯t dare tell anyone i¡¯m his servant.¡± zhou huaiyi feigned sadness. yang heng sneered at yang chen again, ¡°don¡¯t worry, when you follow me in the future, you can proudly announce that you¡¯re my servant. no one would dare to mock you. let¡¯s go, i don¡¯t want to stay in this awful place any longer.¡± although yang heng was angry, he still dared not say much about yang chen¡¯s loss of spirit stones. so, without saying much, he turned and left. gu mingyue, worried that yang chen would be too heartbroken over this matter, hesitated for a while before saying with teary eyes, ¡°young master, don¡¯t worry too much about zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal. in the future, i can do all the chores at home. you must not dwell too much on this matter!¡± she had seen yang chen show some signs of improvement, thinking that her prayers had made a difference, but she didn¡¯t want her young master to suffer another betrayal. yang chen listened to gu mingyue¡¯s sincere words, feeling warm inside. although the yang family was small, he had two loyal family members who never left his side, even in difficult times. in his previous life, he was dazzling and successful, but how many people could he trust? at this thought, yang chen sighed softly. true feelings were shown in times of adversity, and he saw gu mingyue¡¯s good intentions genuinely. this little girl really had his best interests in mind. ¡°don¡¯t worry, your young master isn¡¯t that fragile. zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal is just that. as i said before, my young master isn¡¯t lacking one servant. there¡¯s nothing to be sad about,¡± yang chen said gently. gu mingyue finally heaved a sigh of relief, ¡°it¡¯s great that the young master can let it go.¡± ¡°zhou huaiyi chose yang heng, and one day he will regret it. alright, let¡¯s not talk about these things. come with me,¡± yang chen said. ¡°young master, where are we going?¡± gu mingyue followed closely behind yang chen in her embroidered shoes. yang chen stood tall, his hands behind his back, ¡°to the li family commerce group!¡± ¡­the great wilderness is the most remote place on the continent, where it is said that not even the birds will flock. however, where there are people, there is business. with the hundred clans scattered throughout the great wilderness, there is no shortage of business opportunities. the li family commerce group is among these clans, conducting business with various tribes. yang chen weighed his options and decided that taking matters into his own hands would be the best way to obtain resources. although elder yang is wealthy, his resources are lacking when compared to a trading company. yang chen decided to take a look at the li family commerce group, which is located near the yang family, hoping to find something unexpected. ¡°please, come in,¡± said a polite servant from the li family commerce group, welcoming yang chen and gu mingyue. at this moment, the two had arrived at the trading company. gu mingyue was obviously coming to the chamber of commerce for the first time, and seemed a little timid. she followed behind yang chen, wondering when he had been to the li family commerce group and why he seemed so calm and composed? now, her pretty face was blushing slightly. she wasn¡¯t sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that yang chen was infinitely more charming than before. having seen much of the world in his previous life, yang chen was not easily impressed by a small trading company like this one. he casually said, ¡°what i¡¯m looking for is rather rare. i hope your li family commerce group can satisfy me.¡± ¡°haha, young master, you¡¯ve come to the right place. we guarantee you will be satisfied with our li family commerce group,¡± boasted the servant. yang chen took the man¡¯s words with a grain of salt and began searching on his own. after a brief stroll around, yang chen¡¯s expression showed slight disappointment. although the li family commerce group had a wide range of items in stock, none of them met his needs. frustrated but not willing to give up, he continued to wander around the trading company. ¡°huh¡­¡± yang chen soon spotted a red, fiery-looking fruit on the counter, his eyes gleaming with interest. ¡°fire red fruit?¡± yang chen raised an eyebrow and grinned. the fire red fruit was not an extremely rare item. in fact, yang chen had lowered his expectations as he hadn¡¯t planned on finding anything rare. the great wilderness was an impoverished and remote area, so even items that he considered to be common in his previous life were hard to come by here. this fire red fruit, however, was easy to find in his previous life. it is a necessary ingredient for crafting the first-rank elixir, gravity pill. the gravity pill was an elixir invented by yang chen in his previous life. it allowed martial artists in the body refining realm to unconditionally increase their strength by 300 jin (one jin is approximately equal to 0.5 kg). the value of this elixir was higher than that of the clear flame pill, which elder yang was proud of, and was much harder to refine. a perfect first-rank alchemist who could refine gravity pills was not an exaggeration. for martial artists in the body refining realm, the first level would grant them 100 jin of strength, the second level 400 jin, and the third level 700 jin. each time their strength increased by 300 jin, they would advance one level in the body refining realm. in simpler terms, the gravity pill could increase a body refining martial artist¡¯s strength by one level unconditionally. although the pill¡¯s effect would diminish greatly after the first use, its immediate results were still impressive. in his previous life, yang chen didn¡¯t consider the formula for the gravity pill valuable, but he would always give one to a martial artist in the body refining realm during training. the fire red fruit was the main ingredient needed to refine the gravity pill. as for the auxiliary materials, they weren¡¯t difficult to gather, and yang chen had enough in stock. ¡°this fire red fruit came just in time,¡± said yang chen, excited. with one of these fruits, his strength would immediately rise from the first layer of the body refining realm to the second layer, or even close to the third layer. ¡°shopkeeper, how many spirit stones are needed for this fire red fruit¡­¡± before yang chen could finish speaking, a delighted female voice suddenly interrupted him. ¡°¡±it really is a fire red fruit! the li family commerce group still has them! i want this fire red fruit, shopkeeper!¡± upon hearing this, yang chen¡¯s brow furrowed, and he looked over to where the voice was coming from. at some point, a large group of people had entered the li family commerce group. the person who spoke was actually a young girl at the head of the group, about the same age as his older sister, yang caidie. upon a closer look, the young girl was exquisitely beautiful, with an otherworldly aura, as if she had stepped out of a painting. she possessed an innate, unique temperament, coupled with her pretty features and distinctive eyes. she was even more beautiful than gu mingyue. however, beauty aside, yang chen was furious to see her trying to snatch away the fire red fruit he had set his sights on. did these people consider him invisible? with an expressionless face, yang chen said, ¡°ladies and gentlemen, i¡¯ve been standing here, in front of this fire red fruit, for quite some time now. are you saying that you don¡¯t understand the principle of first come, first served? should i, yang chen, explain it to you?¡± ¡­ as the new book begins, don¡¯t forget to support the author with your recommendation votes, comments, and gifts in the review section. everyone, please lend a hand and keep up the good work! Chapter 11 - Chapter 11: Chapter 9: Jade Person Syndrome_1 chapter 11: chapter 9: jade person syndrome_1 translator: 549690339 ¡°yang chen?¡± ¡°yang chen from the yang family?¡± when the group of young admirers following the gorgeous young lady heard yang chen¡¯s words, they all started laughing uproariously, as if they were listening to a hilarious joke. ¡°who¡¯s yang chen?¡± ¡°you don¡¯t know? there¡¯s a good-for-nothing in the yang family. he¡¯s terrible at alchemy and martial arts. this year at the adult assembly, he¡¯s going to be ousted from the yang family. if this guy calls himself yang chen, then it must be him, because no one would ever pretend to be yang chen.¡± a handsome young man amongst them sneered. gu ming yue, who had been following yang chen closely, originally had no idea what was happening, but when she heard each person¡¯s mocking words, her face turned red with anger: ¡°you¡¯re the good-for-nothings! my young master is an upright and strong man!¡± upon hearing the voice of the lady behind yang chen, these young men of unknown family backgrounds turned their gaze to her, their eyes shining, internally exclaiming about her beauty. ¡°humph, your master has a foul reputation which has even reached our ears, and you still call him a strong man? your master lost a gambling match with the people from the wang family and even lost his trousers. don¡¯t you, a little maid, know this? oh, i remember, brother wang, you¡¯re one of the wang family members, you know about this, right?¡± the young master surnamed wang chuckled: ¡°yes, i remember it clearly. our elder brothers wang ren and wang de gambled with this yang chen. but this yang chen was pathetically weak. he couldn¡¯t even refine a single returning bone pill from three furnaces worth of ingredients. oh, is your family heirloom, the purple furnace, still with our wang family, brother yang chen?¡± hearing this, the young men burst into laughter again. yang chen would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t angry. this ¡®yang chen¡¯ seemed to be infamous far and wide. it seemed that improving his current reputation was something he had to do. otherwise, being looked down upon whenever he went out would not be pleasant. just as yang chen was about to speak, the young woman surrounded by those young masters finally spoke: ¡°little brother, i am feng xuewu from the feng family. this fire-red fruit is very important to me, so i hope you can let me have it!¡± given yang chen¡¯s current age, being called a ¡®little brother¡¯ by feng xuewu didn¡¯t seem strange. ¡°young master, the feng family¡­the feng family is one of the twelve great families among the hundred tribes in the great wilderness. miss feng xuewu, renowned as one of the ¡®three great women¡¯ and on par with miss caidie, is the young mistress of the feng family. even though i have never seen her before, i have heard of her. when i found out that this woman is the famous feng xuewu, i felt like retreating.¡± notified gu mingyue, quite panicked. yang chen also stroked his chin, feeling somewhat surprised. among the many clans, there were strong ones and weak ones. the yang family was a medium-level family, neither strong nor weak. above the medium-level clans, there were the twelve most powerful clans, and the feng family was one of them. but it was impossible for him to back down like this. he didn¡¯t feel any resentment towards feng xuewu. at least, her words weren¡¯t as harsh as those of the others. however, he could not disregard the mockery from the people behind feng xuewu. if he were to keep backing down, how would he be any different from the previous yang chen? he had to let them know he didn¡¯t have such a good temper. yang chen snorted coldly: ¡°miss feng, are you saying that this fire dragon fruit is important to you but not to me?¡± ¡°yang chen, as the manager here, i have to tell you. the yang family is a mid-level family, and the feng family is one of the great clans among the hundred tribes. when you compare the two¡­haha, you should know who is more important.¡± at this moment, the manager of the li family commerce association unexpectedly stood out. he continually mocked yang chen and adulated feng xuewu. he had clearly chosen his side. unexpectedly, it appeared that the manager was siding with feng xuewu. yang chen glanced at the manager, a middle-aged man around forty or fifty years old, with a mole on his face. he had greeted those young masters as soon as he saw them, completely ignoring yang chen. the implications of his manner were more than clear. this made yang chen speak with a deep voice:¡±so, mr. manager, are you saying that the yang family is easy to bother?¡± ¡°haha, yang chen, since you say this. as the manager, i was originally planning to save you some face. but since you don¡¯t want to save your own face, there¡¯s no need for me to do so anymore. the yang family¡­ i as a small manager, naturally can¡¯t afford to provoke. but do you really think that you, yang chen, a discard who the yang family could throw away at any time, can represent the yang family?¡± the manager laughed derisively. while talking, the manager sycophantically said: ¡°miss feng, as long as you want this fire-red fruit, it is naturally yours.¡± ¡°the fire-red fruit was first spotted by our young master.¡± gu mingyue, huffily, stamped her foot: ¡°don¡¯t you have any rules about first come, first served?¡± the manager did not even look at gu mingyue: ¡°i am the head here, and naturally, my word is final.¡±seeing that the shopkeeper gave her the fire-red fruit, feng xuewu felt somewhat relieved. however, witnessing the shopkeeper and her pursuers oppressing the young man before her, she couldn¡¯t bear and sighed, ¡°yang chen, although i don¡¯t know what you need the fire-red fruit for, i need it to save my mother¡¯s life. she is ill and desperately needs the fire-red fruit. i hope you can understand. ¡± yang chen was quite discouraged by today¡¯s unsuccessful acquisition of the fire-red fruit, but there was nothing he could do. the shopkeeper¡¯s intention was clear¡ªto favor feng xuewu was his game; what could yang chen do about it? however, upon hearing feng xuewu¡¯s words, he felt more kindly towards her and asked curiously, ¡°well, saving a life is of prime importance. if miss feng had mentioned this earlier, i wouldn¡¯t have competed for the fire-red fruit. may i ask, what illness is your mother suffering from?¡± all feng xuewu wanted now was the fire-red fruit to save her mother¡¯s life. being questioned by yang chen, she blurted out, ¡°i can¡¯t really explain my mother¡¯s illness. all i know is when she gets sick, her body trembles severely, and she feels extremely cold, breaking into a sweat now and then, but the sweat is unusually hot. it¡¯s very strange.¡± ¡°oh?¡± yang chen queried with curiosity, ¡°while she¡¯s ill, her face turns extremely red while her hands and body feel ice-cold, is it not?¡± ¡°how do you know that?¡± feng xuewu widened her eyes in surprise. upon hearing this, yang chen chuckled, ¡°miss feng, your mother is suffering from ¡®jade-like person syndrome.¡¯ when the symptoms flare up, she has difficulty breathing. it feels like she could die at any moment. i don¡¯t know why you are using a fire-red fruit to treat her, but i can assure you it won¡¯t help with her illness. on the contrary, long-term consumption can damage her health even more.¡± in his past life, he was an expert in alchemy, so he was very experienced in medical treatment. jade-like person syndrome is indeed a baffling illness, but for him, it was not an insurmountable difficulty. on the other hand, after listening to yang chen, feng xuewu¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. her little mouth was open, revealing a lovely and mischief look. that¡¯s because, what yang chen said was exactly like her mother¡¯s symptoms without the slightest misalignment. ¡°are you saying that a fire-red fruit will only make my mother¡¯s condition worse?¡± feng xuewu was initially skeptical of yang chen¡¯s words, considering she had been hearing all the disparaging comments about him from her admirers. however, yang chen being of tender age, she didn¡¯t wish to oppress him in the same manner. but after listening to yang chen¡¯s realistic descriptions of her mother¡¯s symptoms, she had started believing in him. ¡°xue wu, don¡¯t listen to his nonsense. everyone here knows how useless this boy is,¡± scoffed one of feng xuewu¡¯s admirers. zhao xiaowen, the shopkeeper of the lee family commerce association, echoed, ¡°young master sun is right. miss xue wu, never heed the ravings of yang chen. this little guy lost badly to the wang family in an alchemy challenge, lost not only the challenge but also his face. his alchemy skills are incredibly poor. and now he is pretending to be an alchemy maker? in the great wilderness we live in, with a hundred tribes inhabiting it; we don¡¯t even have a single alchemy maker!¡± an alchemy maker is a branch of alchemy, and it is a highly respected profession on the continent. unlike regular alchemists, alchemy makers primarily use their skills to cure diseases. regular alchemists concocted various kinds of elixirs with all kinds of effects. compared to them, being an alchemy maker is more difficult and requires a heart passionate to heal and save lives. in his previous life, yang chen was not only an alchemist but also a well-known alchemy maker. alchemy makers are indeed rare, and it¡¯s not surprising to not have one in the great wilderness. in fact, there are probably only a few throughout the entire north mountain county. upon hearing zhao xiaowen¡¯s words, yang chen didn¡¯t bother to argue. he lazily replied, ¡°whether you believe me or not doesn¡¯t affect me. as for the fire-red fruit, it¡¯s up to your commerce association to decide who gets it. i couldn¡¯t care less. mingyue, let¡¯s go!¡± with that, yang chen made no attempt to stay any longer and turned to leave. however, seeing yang chen leave, feng xuewu hesitated and eventually called out, ¡°please wait, brother yang chen!¡± ¡°does miss feng have anything else to say?¡± yang chen asked in confusion. feng xuewu bit her lip lightly, and her wavering expression was heartbreaking. after some hesitation, she finally spoke, ¡°brother yang chen, you just said that giving my mother fire-red fruit is indeed harmful instead of helpful, is it true?¡± yang chen responded with a rhetorical question instead of a direct answer, ¡°wouldn¡¯t miss feng know the answer if she thinks about it? i believe this is not the first time you have used fire-red fruit for your mother. but has it shown any improvement?¡± upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, feng xuewu¡¯s body slightly trembled. her mother¡¯s illness was always a source of pain for her. currently, she was desperate and said hurriedly, ¡°since brother yang chen understands my mother¡¯s symptoms so well, do you, by any chance, have a solution to her problem?¡± yang chen didn¡¯t intend to reveal much about his skills as an alchemy maker. after all, his medical knowledge at just thirteen years old could draw much unwelcome attention. he only helped feng xuewu understand that her mother¡¯s illness doesn¡¯t need fire-red fruit as feng xuewu was not disdainful or mocking towards him. this was more than enough for the current him, which is why he didn¡¯t mind saying a little more. however, he hadn¡¯t considered treating feng xuewu¡¯s mother. but seeing feng xuewu¡¯s desperate filial piety, yang chen pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°i can¡¯t guarantee a cure for your mother¡¯s illness. but if i could see her, perhaps i could figure out something. no matter the result, miss feng, please believe that the jade-like person syndrome is a chronic disease acquired later in life, and it cannot be cured by a mere fire-red fruit.¡± Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: Chapter 10: Shooting Oneself in the Foot?_1 chapter 12: chapter 10: shooting oneself in the foot?_1 translator: 549690339 for yang chen, the jade person syndrome was not a big problem, but he still did not speak so definitively. even so, it made the shopkeeper zhao xiaowen completely anxious. what¡¯s going on? he tried to please feng xuewu and belittle yang chen, just to connect with feng xuewu. who is feng xuewu? an outstanding genius of the feng family, one of the three great golden hairpins, the future high-level of the feng family. if he could connect with feng xuewu, it would certainly be a great deal for him, just a mere shopkeeper of the chamber of commerce. as the shopkeeper of the li family commerce group, he may be called a shopkeeper in kind words, but in harsh words, he is nothing more than a watchful dog with an outsider¡¯s surname. as a result, who would have known that he provoked yang chen, and in the end, he himself didn¡¯t get close to feng xuewu, but this yang chen, whom he had belittled to nothing, got close to feng xuewu instead. in a hurry, zhao xiaowen hastily shouted, ¡°miss feng, you must not believe yang chen¡¯s words. yang chen is one of the famous scoundrels, idle all day, living a profligate life. if you believe his words, you will regret it.¡± feng xuewu originally thought that zhao xiaowen was kindly advising her, but when she heard the word ¡°regret¡±, she became angry. when a beautiful woman gets angry, it has a different charm. feng xuewu said coldly, ¡°shopkeeper zhao, i have my own judgment on whether what i do is right or wrong. it¡¯s not up to you to interfere. please have some self-respect!¡± feng xuewu¡¯s words made those suitors who were originally planning to interject give up their thoughts after seeing her determination to let yang chen help. they all watched yang chen coldly, wondering how on earth he managed to blindly guess the symptoms of feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness and win feng xuewu¡¯s trust just now. at this moment, feng xuewu completely trusted yang chen¡¯s words. ¡°damn, this is so annoying!¡± zhao xiaowen was scolded and filled with anger. didn¡¯t he just lift a rock and drop it on his own foot? he didn¡¯t please feng xuewu and offended yang chen instead. fortunately, yang chen is not a big figure, and offending him is not a big deal. he can handle it. at the same time, feng xuewu hurriedly led yang chen outside the chamber of commerce. it turned out that feng xuewu¡¯s mother was resting in a carriage outside the chamber of commerce. feng xuewu rode around in the carriage, searching for the fire red fruit to help her mother with her stubborn ailment. when he saw this, yang chen¡¯s appreciation for feng xuewu increased. after all, a filial person can¡¯t be too bad. ¡°mother!¡± feng xuewu arrived at the carriage and saw a pale middle-aged woman, her face filled with sorrow. yang chen closely followed feng xuewu and naturally saw the appearance of the middle-aged woman. at this moment, he confirmed his thoughts. indeed, feng xuewu¡¯s mother was suffering from the ¡°jade person syndrome¡±, as he had expected, and it had already reached an advanced stage. ¡°xuewu, who is this¡­¡± feng xuewu¡¯s mother spoke gently and kindly. yang chen smiled and said, ¡°aunt, try not to speak right now. miss feng, please come with me.¡± although it was just a glance, it was enough for yang chen to understand feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s condition. ¡°yes.¡± hearing yang chen¡¯s words, feng xuewu hurried out of the carriage with him. ¡°xuewu, how is your mother?¡± ¡°yes, how is her illness?¡± feng xuewu¡¯s suitors behind her were all eagerly asking questions, fearing that if they were too slow or too late, they would be doubted by feng xuewu. right now, feng xuewu didn¡¯t have time to deal with them. her clear and bright eyes fell on yang chen, impatiently asking, ¡°brother yang chen, my mother¡¯s illness¡­ ¡± ¡°just now i didn¡¯t dare to say it in the carriage, but actually, there¡¯s not much of a problem with your mother¡¯s illness. it could be resolved in minutes, but the critical reason lies on this fire red fruit!¡± yang chen said with great displeasure: ¡°i don¡¯t know why miss feng let her mother take the fire red fruit to deal with jade person syndrome. but i guess it¡¯s mostly because someone misused the five elements theory and thought that jade person syndrome is a cold disease that needs the yang energy of the fire red fruit, an extreme yang fruit, to wash away the coldness. however, this is not the case. your mother is a woman without any martial arts training. her body is weak and unable to bear the impact of the yang and cold energies. how could she endure it?¡± as yang chen¡¯s words fell, a handsome young man among feng xuewu¡¯s suitors became unhappy.he was the wang family pursuer who mocked yang chen the most just now. his name was wang yun kai. hearing yang chen¡¯s words, his face instantly turned ugly. this was because the method of using fire red fruit to cleanse the cold ailment was actually proposed by him. he learned the principle of the five elements mutual restraint from an alchemy book, thinking that the same concept applied to medicine. but how would he know that medicine was a hundred or even a thousand times more difficult than alchemy, and that the simple five elements mutual restraint could hardly sum it up? however, admitting that the problem was his would be akin to slapping himself in the face, wouldn¡¯t it? wang yun kai shouted angrily, ¡°yang chen, when will you stop spouting nonsense and swindling people?¡± feng xuewu was already annoyed at wang yun kai after hearing yang chen¡¯s words. in fact, she really disliked having so many courting admirers following her around. however, she needed more people¡¯s help to save her mother, which was why she reluctantly brought along this group of pursuers, hoping for a miracle. but she didn¡¯t know that her choice almost harmed her mother instead. what use did a group of uninformed people have? frustrated by wang yun kai¡¯s words, feng xuewu angrily said, ¡°wang yun kai, my mother is resting in the carriage. are you trying to scare her with your loud noises?¡± ¡°i¡­¡± wang yun kai¡¯s face flushed red, and in the end, all he could do was glare at yang chen. yang chen didn¡¯t care about wang yun kai¡¯s anger at all. he directly said, ¡°now your mother has taken too much fire red fruit, and the damage to her meridians is severe. jade person syndrome has reached a critical point, and it¡¯s impossible to use ordinary solutions anymore! at least, miss feng can see that your mother is getting weaker day by day since taking the fire red fruit.¡± ¡°this¡­ you¡¯re right, brother yang chen. it¡¯s just that my mother, she¡­¡± in the end, feng xuewu lowered her head earnestly and said, ¡°brother yang chen, do you have any solutions? if you can cure my mother¡¯s illness, i¡¯ll owe you a favor.¡± young master jun jie, who was standing nearby, was furious. many people dreamed of getting a favor from feng xuewu and couldn¡¯t. it was almost the best way to get close to feng xuewu. they all hoped that yang chen would show his true colors soon, and then they would deal with him properly. watching feng xuewu¡¯s desperation, yang chen fell into deep thought. honestly, curing feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness was not difficult for him at all. it could even be called easy, considering her mother¡¯s critical condition was of no concern to him. however, at his young age, curing feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness would be quite incredible. but after weighing the pros and cons and seeing feng xuewu¡¯s urgent filial piety, yang chen sighed and said, ¡°miss feng, it¡¯s not difficult to solve this ¡®jade person syndrome.¡¯ you need three types of spirit medicine. the key is in the correct treatment. these three spirit medicines are called honey flower, money grass, and cloud-like fruit. if miss feng can gather these three spirit medicines and brew them into a soup for your mother, she will naturally recover from her illness within half a month.¡± ¡°yang chen, all of these spirit medicines you mentioned are rare and precious. are you deliberately making it difficult for xuewu to find them so you can shift the responsibility from yourself?¡± wang yun kai shouted angrily. upon hearing this, yang chen¡¯s face gradually turned ugly, ¡°miss feng, i just want to say one thing. i never wanted anything from you when i offered my help. conversely, i could have pretended not to know anything about it today and avoided getting involved. but i still helped you out of respect for your filial piety. however, i don¡¯t want to help your mother and then have to look at someone else¡¯s face. because you should know that i don¡¯t have to help you at all!¡± yang chen¡¯s words undoubtedly infuriated the young masters behind feng xuewu. what did yang chen mean? he was clearly insinuating something. just a short while ago, he was a notorious waste, yet he dared to talk to them this way? which one of them wasn¡¯t their family¡¯s prodigy? wang yun kai was even angrier and said, ¡°yang chen, i will only ask you one question. if feng xuewu¡¯s mother takes the soup brewed from these three spirit medicines and her condition doesn¡¯t improve, what will you do?¡± ¡°are you asking me to take responsibility?¡± yang chen laughed, ¡°miss feng, i don¡¯t know if this person from the wang family can speak for you, but i¡¯m helping you, not him. if he can represent your thoughts, that¡¯s fine. miss feng, you can forget what i just said. as for your mother¡¯s condition, please find someone else to help.¡± he was joking. when he was practicing medicine back then, when did he ever put up with this kind of frustration? even when those important figures invited him to treat them, each of them acted proper, didn¡¯t they? feng xuewu also lost her temper at this point. this was her business, but her admirers kept attacking yang chen relentlessly. wasn¡¯t that equal to not taking her seriously? feng xuewu¡¯s face turned red with anger, and she shouted, ¡°wang yun kai, i can make my own judgments on right and wrong. i¡¯ll handle my mother¡¯s issues myself. if you still want to interfere and make sarcastic remarks, i¡¯ll tell my father about it. if anything goes wrong with my mother, i believe my father will personally confront the wang family.¡± upon hearing this, wang yun kai trembled. feng xuewu¡¯s father was a well-known figure with great strength. his own elders didn¡¯t dare to provoke him, let alone himself? feng xuewu was clearly threatening him. with this thought, wang yun kai could only glare hatefully at yang chen, obviously blaming him for everything that had happened. feng xuewu¡¯s pretty face was filled with worry. she hesitated and glanced at yang chen, her intentions now clearer than ever. yang chen had lived for more than a decade and could easily see feng xuewu¡¯s anxiety. he spoke stiffly, ¡°miss feng, i know you don¡¯t trust my words. and i don¡¯t have anything to guarantee either. but if the soup brewed from these three spirit medicines doesn¡¯t work at all, i welcome miss feng to visit the yang family and confront me any time.¡± Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: Chapter 11: The Tycoon of the Li Family Commerce Group_1 chapter 13: chapter 11: the tycoon of the li family commerce group_1 translator: 549690339 he dared to say so, which meant he had absolute confidence. unless feng xuewu didn¡¯t want to save her mother, as long as the right spirit medicine was found and the essence of the three spirit medicines was boiled into a soup, the jade person syndrome would definitely be broken on its own. of course, these three spirit medicines were common in the outside world, but they were extremely rare in the great wilderness. but it didn¡¯t matter to him any longer. if feng xuewu wanted to save her mother without paying any price, it obviously would be impossible. upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, feng xuewu instantly felt relieved. her red lips slightly parted, and she said tenderly: ¡°with such assurance from little brother yang chen, i can be at ease. if my mother¡¯s condition truly improves, i will definitely thank you and personally apologize for my disrespect to you today!¡± ¡°miss feng, there is no need to be polite. i have seen your filial piety towards your mother, and your apology is sincere and passionate, but i dare not accept it. if possible, i would like those people behind you to apologize to me one by one, and if they truly respect you, then a simple apology should not be a problem, right?¡± yang chen spoke unhurriedly, his eyes sweeping over the people behind feng xuewu. his words put feng xuewu¡¯s admirers in an extremely awkward situation. if feng xuewu¡¯s mother were truly cured, and they apologized to yang chen, wouldn¡¯t they lose face completely? they insulted yang chen, and now they had to apologize as well. was this a joke? if they didn¡¯t apologize, wouldn¡¯t that confirm what yang chen said, that they didn¡¯t truly respect feng xuewu? they were all feng xuewu¡¯s pursuers, so how could they let her think that they didn¡¯t respect her? being four or five years older than yang chen, feng xuewu was naturally smart and wouldn¡¯t fail to understand yang chen¡¯s intention for revenge. she simply laughed lightly, her delicate laugh making everyone¡¯s hearts flutter. yang chen had to admit that feng xuewu was indeed a beautiful woman. compared to gu mingyue, feng xuewu had a more open and unrestrained temperament. ¡°yang chen, i hope what you said is true. if my aunt¡¯s condition doesn¡¯t improve or even worsens, i¡¯ll hold you accountable,¡± wang yun kai sternly said, unwilling to apologize to yang chen. ¡°oh, so you really hope madame feng¡¯s condition doesn¡¯t get better?¡± yang chen replied lazily. he had plenty of experience in verbal battles in his previous life. why would he fear these youngsters? ¡°you, very well, yang chen, you just wait.¡± seeing this, feng xuewu didn¡¯t know what to say. after all, she could only represent the feng family, while wang yun kai represented the wang family. she couldn¡¯t order people from different tribes, so she could only say, ¡°little brother yang chen, my mother¡¯s condition is critical, i need to leave first.¡± ¡°alright, miss feng, take care,¡± yang chen replied politely, understanding feng xuewu¡¯s predicament. ¡°yang chen, i really hope you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°be careful!¡± one after another, threatening words fell into yang chen¡¯s ears. yang chen didn¡¯t care and shrugged, suddenly realizing that gu mingyue was standing behind him, carefully holding onto his sleeve, as if afraid he would be bullied. it was only now that those people left that gu mingyue finally patted her chest and nervously said, ¡°young master, you¡­¡± frankly speaking, she felt that yang chen had changed significantly from before. in the past, yang chen wouldn¡¯t dare to talk back when facing so many people¡¯s ridicule. it was only because he had once talked back to the wang family that he lost his family¡¯s purple elegance dan furnace. but now, he was able to fight cheerfully and confidently against a group of people, showing courage he never had before. she felt that yang chen was quite lonely, as he was outnumbered. after all, he was alone, while the others were a group of pursuers who outnumbered him with their words. sometimes she wanted to help yang chen fight back, but she didn¡¯t have enough ¡°ink in her stomach¡± and didn¡¯t know how to speak up. now, all she could do was ask, ¡°young master, where should we go now?¡± ¡°we haven¡¯t gotten the fire red fruit yet, now that feng xuewu has given up on it, we need to go back and claim it.¡± yang chen walked back into the chamber of commerce with his hands behind his back. seeing that the fire red fruit was still in its place, yang chen smiled with delight. he grabbed the fiery red fruit and straightforwardly asked, ¡°shopkeeper, how do you sell this fire red fruit?¡± shopkeeper zhao xiaowen had been holding a grudge against yang chen. now, seeing that feng xuewu hadn¡¯t taken the fruit and that yang chen had come back for it, he couldn¡¯t help but be furious. if it weren¡¯t for yang chen, wouldn¡¯t he have made a connection with feng xuewu by now? what he didn¡¯t know was that without yang chen, he wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to build a connection at all.zhao xiaowen became more and more annoyed with yang chen. since he had already offended yang chen just now, he wasn¡¯t afraid of making things worse. after all, yang chen was just a small figure; could he really turn the tables? ¡°not for sale.¡± zhao xiaowen said coldly. ¡°what do you mean?¡± yang chen narrowed his eyes. zhao xiaowen sneered: ¡°isn¡¯t it clear enough? it¡¯s simple. this fire red fruit, others can buy, but you, yang chen, i won¡¯t sell to you.¡± seeing another conflict brewing, gu mingyue jumped in: ¡°is this how the li family commerce group conducts its business?¡± ¡°heh, i am in charge of this li family commerce group. how i do business is naturally up to me. i say it¡¯s not for sale, then it¡¯s not for sale. what can you do?¡± zhao xiaowen roared, his eyes filled with mockery. yang chen looked deeply at zhao xiaowen. he understood that this was probably zhao xiaowen¡¯s way of getting back at him for what had happened just now. with a smirk, he said: ¡°not for sale? that¡¯s fine. i originally intended to do more business with the li family commerce group. but since the shopkeeper is like this, then forget it. mingyue, let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°young friend, please wait!¡± just as yang chen was about to leave, suddenly an old voice came from the depths of the li family commerce group. the ethereal voice went straight into yang chen¡¯s ears, causing his footsteps, which were ready to leave, to suddenly stop. zhao xiaowen was even more shocked because the owner of this voice was none other than the elder of the li family commerce group! ¡°elder!¡± zhao xiaowen hurriedly shouted respectfully. two white-haired elders emerged from the commerce group¡¯s room. these two elders were dressed in simple clothes and didn¡¯t seem to have any eye-catching features. but just standing there, they gave off a dazzling aura, as their momentum was too strong. with just a glance, yang chen could more or less confirm the identities of the two men. they were most likely the true decision-makers of the li family commerce group. if his guess was correct, these two had already surpassed the body refining realm and reached the spirit martial realm. the spirit martial realm is a new realm that surpasses the body refining realm. upon reaching this realm, martial arts become spiritually connected, and one¡¯s strength becomes more than a hundred times stronger than during the body refining realm. almost every tribe that can survive in the great wild hundred clans has a few spirit martial realm old fellows sitting around. this is the tribe¡¯s capital for survival in the great wilderness. whether it was his yang family, the twelve great tribes of the great wild hundred clans, or the li family commerce group, there must be spirit martial realm practitioners. what surprised yang chen was that both spirit martial realm masters of the li family commerce group had shown up. this made yang chen secretly speculate about the intentions of the li family commerce group. at this moment, zhao xiaowen didn¡¯t even dare to breathe. with kowtowing deference, he regarded the two elders with an even greater degree of respect than he showed feng xuewu earlier. he knew very well that these two were truly capable of determining his life and death. ¡°heh, zhao xiaowen, not bad. since when has our li family commerce group allowed someone with the last name zhao to say that our products are not for sale? should we change the last name of our li family commerce group to zhao? or do you think your position as the shopkeeper is enough to decide the ownership of our products?¡± the white-haired elder on the left reprimanded. ¡°elder, i dare not¡­ you, you misunderstood. i just wanted to take advantage of the competition for the fire red fruit to raise the price a bit and increase the profits for the commerce group.¡± under pressure, zhao xiaowen talked nonsense. how could he have guessed that the two elders of the li family were here today? these two elders were genuine old ancestors of the li family, with immense strength that was absolutely top-notch among the great wild hundred clans. yang chen scratched his chin and watched the scene with amusement. he was quite impressed by zhao xiaowen¡¯s ability to make up stories in desperation. at least the matter of the fire red fruit seemed to have been well-conceived by him. elder li youyan spoke: ¡°as for the matter of the fire red fruit, i will handle it. young friend yang chen, this fire red fruit will be my gift to you. i just don¡¯t know if you would be willing to grace us with your presence and sit down for a while?¡± yang chen instinctively became guarded. after all, it would be as easy as stepping on an ant for these two spirit martial realm elders to kill him. his martial arts journey had just begun to show promise, and he did not wish to die here. if these two really killed him, he could guarantee that the yang family would not turn against the li family commerce group for him¡ªa ¡°waste.¡± however, he reasoned that if the two li family elders really wanted to kill him, they could do so without anyone knowing, and who would dare say anything? with this in mind, yang chen became much more at ease. bowing his hands, he said: ¡°it is my honor to be invited by the two seniors. mingyue, you wait outside first. i¡¯ll have a few drinks with the two seniors inside! if i haven¡¯t come out after one hour, you can return to the yang family on your own.¡± gu mingyue didn¡¯t notice the hints hidden in their words. she just saw the two elders looking at yang chen with genuine appreciation and promptly responded, ¡°yes, young master.¡± yang chen sighed. gu mingyue was still too pure and kind-hearted by nature, so how could she know that his words were actually meant to warn her? if he didn¡¯t come out after an hour, wouldn¡¯t that mean that he had been killed, and how could he possibly come out then? by letting gu mingyue leave at that time, wouldn¡¯t he be saving her life? Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: Chapter 12: Genius Dan Medical Practitioner!_1 chapter 14: chapter 12: genius dan medical practitioner!_1 translator: 549690339 since he was already there, yang chen let go of his anxiety and followed the two li family elders into the inner guest room of the li family commerce group. upon seeing yang chen¡¯s calm and composed manner of speaking, the eyes of the two li family elders revealed a trace of appreciation. they saw in this young man something that the proud and arrogant young men of their li family did not possess. with both sides harboring their own thoughts, they quickly took their seats. ¡°yang chen, my friend, please sit.¡± li youyan said with a smile. yang chen calmly replied, ¡°elders, please sit down. as a junior, i dare not sit on an equal footing with the two of you.¡± in the martial world, one respects the powerful and maintains proper order between the old and the young. this is a matter of principle. moreover, li youyan and the other elder, whether in terms of age or strength, were stronger and more experienced than him in both his previous and present life. he must adhere to these rules, otherwise, he would be taken lightly. seeing yang chen understanding the bigger picture, li youyan laughed heartily, ¡°good, good, yang chen, my friend, the more i get to know you, the more i like you. hearing from those who pursued feng xuewu, they said that you used to be very weak, but i can¡¯t see any weakness in you at all.¡± it should be noted that young men who could face his imposing aura so calmly were few and far between. combined with yang chen¡¯s humble attitude and his respectful treatment of the elders, it was even more endearing. what a pity that this young man was not a member of his li family. ¡°senior, everyone makes mistakes. i did make mistakes in the past, but i always think that temporary success or failure cannot become my heart demon.¡± yang chen said with a bow. ¡°hmm, it seems that you were really defeated by the wang family. however, you are right, what can be counted as temporary success or failure?¡± li youyan stroked his beard, making no attempt to conceal the admiration in his eyes. yang chen breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that the two elders had no ill intentions towards him, perhaps they didn¡¯t. why would they go out of their way to cause trouble for him? li youyan quickly came straight to the point, ¡°i heard that you wanted to do business with our chamber of commerce just now, and i¡¯m very curious, what kind of business do you want to do with us?¡± yang chen was stunned and then laughed. indeed, he had the idea of doing business with the li family commerce group, but he did not hold much hope. he just didn¡¯t expect that these two would really take the matter seriously. with thoughts in his mind, yang chen said, ¡°elders, there is no need to hurry about this business matter. we can discuss it later. first, please tell me what is the matter that brings you to me today. so i can stop feeling uneasy.¡± ¡°haha, you kid.¡± li youyan said amicably, ¡°since you¡¯ve asked, i¡¯ll get to the point as a senior. we saw your performance outside just now, and the two of us old fellows have been closely watching you. yang chen, are you a pill doctor?¡± upon hearing this, yang chen¡¯s heart pulsed, and he suddenly realized the truth. it seemed that his identity as a pill doctor had been exposed after all, at least these two li family elders happened to catch sight of his masterpiece today. these two eagerly ¡®inviting¡¯ him in was not surprising. after all, the identity of a pill doctor was truly shocking. it was rare to see one in the outside world. ¡°the three spirit medicines i concocted today might have been a fluke. how can the seniors be so sure that i¡¯m a pill doctor?¡± yang chen asked curiously, ¡°after all, there isn¡¯t a single pill doctor in the entire great wild hundred clans.¡± the two li family elders exchanged glances and li youyan said, ¡°to be honest, we both had our doubts. but there are no absolutes in anything. what if you, yang chen, really are a pill doctor? now, we invite you here to ask you for your answer.¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but smile inwardly. if he were to deny that he was a pill doctor today, wouldn¡¯t that be like shooting himself in the foot when it came to feng xuewu¡¯s mother? so, he did not lie but straightforwardly said, ¡°this matter is indeed related to my identity as a pill doctor, and i hope the seniors can help me keep this secret. in fact, one of the reasons i want to do business with the seniors is related to my identity as a pill doctor.¡± ¡°oh? so you, yang chen, admit that you are a pill doctor?¡± li youyan was excited. yang chen rubbed his chin and said lightly, ¡°that¡¯s correct. a year ago, i came across an old and damaged book. it recorded the pill doctor¡¯s technique. i believe it must be something left behind by an ancient pill doctor in the great wilderness. i was fortunate enough to obtain it, and after studying it, i became infatuated with the pill doctor¡¯s way. however, this one year took its toll, and i lost my alchemy completely, which is why the tragedy of losing to the wang family happened!¡± yang chen naturally concocted this story on the spot. this rhetoric was full of convincing power, making it difficult for anyone to doubt it. moreover, once he revealed his identity as a pill doctor, his confidence in his conversation with the two elders improved. after all, in their eyes, he was the yang family¡¯s treasure as a pill doctor. if they dared to do something to him, wouldn¡¯t the yang family have a life and death struggle with the li family?how would they know that even the yang family members were unaware of yang chen¡¯s knowledge of the pill doctor¡¯s way? ¡°oh? is this true, that there is such a good thing?¡± li youyan was astonished. an introductory technique for a pill doctor would be a significant matter for the great wild hundred clans. seeing li youyan¡¯s shock, yang chen quickly said, ¡°today i came to the li family commerce group, intending to do business related to this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique.¡± hearing this, li youyan could hardly wait to grab yang chen¡¯s hands. the surprises yang chen brought him were wave after wave, an introductory technique for a pill doctor? it would be an invaluable treasure for the remote locations of the great wild hundred clans where there wasn¡¯t a single pill doctor. and yang chen was willing to use such a thing to do business with them? li youyan tried hard to suppress his excitement, but his companion beside him obviously lacked the experience, his eyes beaming, already showing his desire for the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique. yang chen was amused in his heart and guessed the two¡¯s strong desire for the pill doctor¡¯s way. in fact, he did intend to use the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique to exchange for some resources he wanted. after all, where there were pill doctors, they were born to heal and save people. there were no pill doctors within the great wild hundred clans, so his deed could be considered a good one for the hundred clans. of course, the pill doctor¡¯s way was difficult to master. he dared to sell it, but if one really wanted to learn the pill doctor¡¯s way from this, it would be impossible to get started without ten or eight years. ¡°is this what you really mean, young friend yang chen?¡± the shocking waves in li youyan¡¯s heart: ¡°if yang chen, my friend, is truly willing to share this pill doctor¡¯s way with our li family, the li family commerce group will definitely express their gratitude, and we will not be stingy with spirit stones and other heavenly materials and earthly treasures.¡± yang chen was waiting for li youyan¡¯s words, and then spoke: ¡°with these words from senior li, i feel reassured.¡± ¡°but i don¡¯t know about this pill doctor¡¯s way¡­¡± li youyan became hesitant to speak. yang chen smiled lightly and then said, ¡°this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique is quite obscure. after i learned it, the elders in my family instructed me to burn it, so the introductory technique is recorded in my mind. if the two seniors want it, just prepare a blank jade slip for me to help you record it.¡± li youyan didn¡¯t dare to be careless about this matter and quickly found a blank jade slip to give to yang chen. yang chen took the jade slip, pulled out a brush, and wrote on it. what pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique? it was naturally fabricated by him. if he really wanted to sell the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique, he would draw from his own pill doctor experience. his vast knowledge was more precious than any other pill doctor technique in the world! with his pill doctor experience, fooling these people from the great wild was an easy task, right? yang chen casually wrote dozens of lines of large characters containing basic knowledge of pill doctors. although these things were incomplete, they were not completely useless. at least, it allowed the li family members to understand some of the pill doctor¡¯s entrance methods, which was indeed feasible. however, it was difficult for them to learn the pill doctor¡¯s way from it without ten or eight years. this was not because yang chen was stingy. his art of pill doctor experience can really guide people into the pill doctor¡¯s way, but how can one learn to be a pill doctor without some talent? even if there are not many pill doctors in the entire north mountain county, it is not because there are no pill doctor learning methods, but because of talent. in this world, alchemy is easy to learn, but the pill doctor¡¯s way is as difficult as climbing to the sky. ¡°please have a look, seniors!¡± yang chen spoke calmly. li youyan couldn¡¯t wait to grab the jade slip, his eyes gradually brightening, extremely delighted with what yang chen had described. ¡°i have been to the great wilderness and seen a pill doctor healing people, and i had the good fortune to hear him talk about some pill doctor basics. what young friend yang chen said, is not too different. it is unexpected that yang chen has the talent of a pill doctor and has reached the level of healing people in just one year. it is truly rare.¡± li youyan¡¯s eyes revealed his amazement. he knew that he had to become friends with yang chen. the pill doctor¡¯s way was indeed precious, but a ready-made pill doctor was even more precious. with his extensive experience, he knew very clearly that learning this pill doctor¡¯s way would be very, very difficult. to be able to learn the pill doctor¡¯s way, the word ¡°genius¡± alone could not describe the other party. Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Chapter 13: Face is Given to Each Other_1 chapter 15: chapter 13: face is given to each other_1 translator: 549690339 at this moment, thinking about all this, li youyan accepted the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique and said, ¡°since my young friend yang chen trusts me, i can¡¯t be stingy and petty either. i have already looked over this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique, and it is indeed genuine. i just don¡¯t know what yang chen needs in return for this trade.¡± yang chen smiled and said, ¡°i only need some spiritual medicine resources, dozens of types, the quantity might be quite large. but i believe the li family commerce group should be able to provide them. i don¡¯t intend to make an unreasonable request either. however, this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique is indeed precious. i have obtained permission from the elders of the clan to trade it. i hope the two seniors can understand.¡± yang chen deliberately brought up the elders of the clan, which was essentially showing the power of the yang family¡¯s backing. ¡°haha, you¡¯re too modest, my young friend yang chen. although our li family commerce group is not the best in the great wilderness, we believe that meeting your and the clan elders¡¯ requirements should not be difficult,¡± li youyan said. hearing this, yang chen nodded in satisfaction and then listed all the spiritual medicine resources he needed. when he finished listing dozens of types of spiritual medicine resources, li youyan took a sharp breath of cold air. these spiritual medicine resources were all rare and precious, yet within the li family¡¯s capabilities. it wasn¡¯t hard to see that yang chen came prepared. adding up all these resources would indeed cost the li family commerce group a bloody fortune. however, weighing the pros and cons, li youyan had no intention of refusing. soon, li youyan said straightforwardly, ¡°alright, the resources that my young friend yang chen needs are available at our li family commerce group. however, it will take some time to gather them all. so, if my young friend trusts us, within seven days, our li family commerce group will personally deliver these resources to the clan and hand them over to you.¡± although yang chen wasn¡¯t entirely satisfied with not getting the resources immediately, he didn¡¯t show it on his face. he smiled and said, ¡°thank you, both seniors. i trust the reputation of the li family commerce group.¡± ¡°in that case, we¡¯ve reached an agreement for the trade. i wonder if yang chen would like to sit down and chat for a while?¡± li youyan said with a chuckle. ¡°i¡¯m afraid i can¡¯t accept your kind invitation, as my maidservant is waiting outside, and i don¡¯t want to keep her waiting too long. i won¡¯t stay any longer.¡± yang chen didn¡¯t really want to spend too much time with the two people who could control his life and death. after making some excuses, he intended to leave. li youyan didn¡¯t make things difficult for him and stood up, saying, ¡°allow me to see you off, my friend yang chen!¡± ¡°thank you, both seniors.¡± afterward, yang chen obtained the fire red fruit and the li family commerce group¡¯s promise, and left with gu mingyue. watching yang chen leave, li youyan and the two elders of the li family fell into deep thought. ¡°eldest brother, didn¡¯t that kid make too outrageous a request? so many resources¡­ although it won¡¯t ruin our li family commerce group, it¡¯ll definitely swallow up quite a few rare resources.¡± the elder next to li youyan said. he was li youyan¡¯s second brother, li youren. li youyan smiled and said, ¡°didn¡¯t the kid also give us the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique?¡± ¡°to tell you the truth, even though the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique is precious, his experience and judgment are obviously not sufficient. he handed it over in advance, and we didn¡¯t have to bother negotiating so much with him.¡± li youren was very dissatisfied with li youyan¡¯s approach. after all, being so polite to a kid at the first layer of the body refining realm seemed a bit too much for li youyan. li youyan sighed, ¡°second brother, you only saw the surface but didn¡¯t see the depth and details of the situation. you think this kid looks foolish and inexperienced, but he¡¯s actually quite clever. do you really think he handed over the complete method of the pill doctor¡¯s way? yes, he did, but if you look at the text and paragraphs in it, there are hints and reservations. this kid obviously has a few tricks up his sleeve.¡± ¡°he dared play us?¡± ¡°play? well, it wouldn¡¯t go that far. he did hand over the pill doctor¡¯s method. it¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t give the full version. at most, he gave us a third of the content.¡± li youyan stroked his beard. ¡°a third of the content? eldest brother, you¡¯re still letting him have such outrageous demands?¡± li youren was puzzled. li youyan, slightly annoyed, said, ¡°second brother, this is where you don¡¯t understand. just think about it. the yang family traded the pill doctor¡¯s method with us, which is already very difficult for them. the key point is not the pill doctor¡¯s technique itself. even if the kid handed over all the content of the pill doctor¡¯s technique, do you think we could learn it?¡± ¡°to tell you the truth, the pill doctor¡¯s way is very difficult to get into. it¡¯s hard to even get started, let alone master it. if it were really that easy to learn, have you ever heard of any other yang family members besides yang chen who have learned the pill doctor¡¯s technique? no, there isn¡¯t a single one! so, it can be said that only yang chen has learned it.¡± li youren still looked unconvinced and asked, ¡°is it really that difficult to learn the pill doctor¡¯s technique?¡± li youyan shook his head and said, ¡°difficult to learn? more than that. if it weren¡¯t difficult, do you think our great wild hundred clans wouldn¡¯t have a single pill doctor? have you never heard of the people who left da huang and attained opportunities? hundreds of years ago, there was actually a pill doctor in the great wilderness. but in that pill doctor¡¯s clan, no one ever became a second pill doctor. what does this indicate? the requirements for pill doctors are extremely strict in terms of talent. it¡¯s not something you can learn just because you want to.¡± then, he continued, ¡°this is the reason to please him. as a pill doctor, he will definitely be a crucial figure for many clans in the future, and the yang family will treasure him. if we build a good relationship with him early on, we may need his help in the future when we get injured. what do these resources matter in comparison to that? you have to know, we, the spirit martial realm experts, have the most trouble dealing with injuries.¡± li youren finally had a moment of realization, ¡°eldest brother, you really have a far-reaching vision. it seems that zhao xiaowen¡­ ¡± ¡°the identity of yang chen as a pill doctor has already been confirmed. i don¡¯t believe that he can hide his true self from me. a pill doctor and a doorkeeper from another family¡­ which one is lighter and which one is heavier, you should understand. you¡¯ll handle this. next time my young friend yang chen visits our chamber of commerce, don¡¯t let it be too embarrassing. the matter of face is mutual.¡± li youyan spoke simply and clearly. ¡°yes, eldest brother, i understand.¡± li youren licked his lips. the two were talking in the chamber of commerce hall, and how could zhao xiaowen not hear them? the li family elders were talking and they didn¡¯t bother hiding anything from him! li youren had approached and laughed coldly: ¡°zhao xiaowen, you really considered li family commerce group as yours? well, you heard what my older brother said just now. get lost, or you¡¯ll be sorry.¡± ¡°no, please don¡¯t do this. elder, i rely on this position as shopkeeper to make a living. yang chen is just a nobody, why expel me from the li family commerce group because of him? i have worked hard for so many years¡­ ¡± zhao xiaowen¡¯s eyes filled with tears as he pleaded. li youren snorted coldly: ¡°a pill doctor is a nobody in your eyes? what kind of dog thing do you think you are? get lost, or you won¡¯t even have a chance to roll.¡± zhao xiaowen¡¯s heart turned cold, and he was filled with despair. he knew that li youren was not joking. the li family was really planning to expel him. how could he have imagined that someone he thought was a useless person would decide his future in the blink of an eye? ¡­ at this time, yang chen had already returned to the yang family, not knowing that li youyan and his brother were already planning to please him. now, all he could think about was refining the gravity pill. with the fire red fruit in hand, it was undoubtedly an additional gravity pill, which could guarantee him to enter the body refining realm second layer instantly. the coming of age ceremony was getting closer, and yang chen couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. achieving greatness at the coming of age ceremony was essential to him. this body refining realm second layer was just the foundation for shocking everyone at the ceremony. among the yang family, although yang heng¡¯s alchemy was the strongest, his martial arts cultivation was just average. only because of his dual cultivation in martial arts and alchemy, he got the title of a genius. in the yang family, there were not a few people with stronger martial cultivation. some even reached the astounding third layer of body refining realm, and there were even people at the fourth layer. yang chen certainly couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. his advantage lay in alchemy and resource utilization. he must make perfect use of these advantages now. ¡°it¡¯s a pity that the resources of li family can¡¯t be delivered here immediately. if i could get those resources, i may not be able to achieve the perfect medicinal bath, but satisfying three to two percent should be no problem,¡± yang chen murmured to himself. in the great wild hundred clans, resources were extremely scarce. to achieve the perfect medicinal bath effect before entering the spirit martial realm, it could only depend on one¡¯s fate. after all, only the great sects could afford to play with medicinal baths in the outside world. ¡°time to start refining the gravity pill,¡± yang chen¡¯s eyes shone brightly. with his thoughts, yang chen wasted no time, throwing the prepared materials one after another into the pill furnace. fire red fruit as the main ingredient, supported by other materials, the fire control wood burned intensely¡­ ¡­ ¡°young lady, you¡¯re back!¡± gu mingyue called out from afar upon seeing yang caidie¡¯s return, ¡°where have you been these days, young lady?¡± yang caidie came back from somewhere, her skirt torn in several places and her face covered in dirt, showing no ladylike demeanor. however, upon closer inspection, one could see her holding several geese in her hand. yang caidie grinned, revealing her white teeth, ¡°bao¡¯er loves stewed goose the most. the last time we ran out of it, i went hunting for more in the monster beast mountain. look at these geese, so fat.¡± naturally, the ¡°bao¡¯er¡± she mentioned was yang chen. gu mingyue blinked her beautiful eyes, worried, ¡°young lady, i¡¯ve heard that monster beast mountain is very dangerous.¡± ¡°what¡¯s the harm in it if bao¡¯er loves stewed goose? no matter how dangerous, i have to go,¡± yang caidie happily pinched the flesh of the goose, as if seeing yang chen¡¯s happy face. ¡°by the way, what is bao¡¯er doing now?¡± ¡°young master has been in closed-door cultivation these days. it is said that he is practicing martial arts and refining his body,¡± gu mingyue said cautiously, ¡°young lady, i suspect that the young master has really repented this time. i even admire him now. following him gives me a sense of security.¡± yang caidie stood there blankly, ¡°how many days has he been in closed-door cultivation?¡± ¡°three days, i think. he hasn¡¯t come out at all. i¡¯m worried that the young master is hungry, so i quietly left some food by the window, but he never touched it,¡± gu mingyue said carefully. yang caidie pondered for a moment, then said, dejectedly, ¡°don¡¯t say anything more.¡± ¡°young lady, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°when i think of bao¡¯er practicing martial arts and the pain and fatigue of his training, i want to cry as soon as i think of him suffering. what¡¯s the point of practicing martial arts for three days without eating or drinking? wouldn¡¯t it be better if his older sister did it for him?¡± yang caidie didn¡¯t know where she got a kitchen knife from, ¡°nevermind, let¡¯s deal with these geese first, or i¡¯ll feel suffocated.¡± Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: Chapter 14: My Younger Brother Should Be a Genius_1 chapter 16: chapter 14: my younger brother should be a genius_1 translator: 549690339 gu mingyue could tell just how much yang caidie doted on yang chen. who in the yang family didn¡¯t know about yang caidie¡¯s love for yang chen? even a tiny scratch on yang chen¡¯s body could break her heart. yang chen had grown up under her protection since he was a child. take yang heng for example; he dared only mock yang chen verbally and compete with him in alchemy. if he dared to harm a single hair on yang chen¡¯s head, yang caidie would fight with yang heng¡¯s entire family. even yang heng¡¯s father, who was more powerful than yang caidie, dared not provoke her because she was an unstoppable force when enraged. in a nutshell, if anyone dared to hurt her brother, they would either take her life or she would take theirs. once yang caidie got angry, she could not be stopped even by nine bulls. gu mingyue didn¡¯t know whether having such a valiant sister who loved him so much was a good thing or a bad thing for yang chen. yang chen was now wholeheartedly dedicated to his cultivation in seclusion and had no idea what was happening in the outside world. he had already concocted the gravity pill, which he took early, and was now in the process of refining and integrating it into his body. meanwhile, his martial arts cultivation continued to advance. for yang chen, it was very easy to concoct the gravity pill. as long as he had the materials, he could guarantee the success of the pill. unfortunately, there was only one fire red fruit. if he could concoct more gravity pills, even if the effect of using one would be diminished, reaching the third layer of body refining realm would not be a problem for him. however, a single gravity pill could definitely help yang chen break through the first layer of the body refining realm and even show signs of impacting the third layer. about an hour later, the color on yang chen¡¯s face gradually returned to normal. at that moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, and his qi underwent a significant change compared to the past. it wasn¡¯t difficult to see that after the refining of the gravity pill, he had entered the second layer of the body refining realm from the first layer. he now possessed a strength of more than 500 jin. body refining realm first layer, 100 jin of strength. body refining realm second layer, 400 jin of strength. from then on, each additional layer would add 300 jin of strength. now, yang chen was in the middle-to-late stage of the second layer of the body refining realm. as long as he could break through the 700 jin threshold, he could enter the third layer. ¡°i¡¯ve never had this kind of strength throughout my whole body in the past.¡± yang chen sighed and lamented in his heart. in his previous life, he was just an ordinary person. a strength of 100 jin was too difficult for him, let alone the current 500 jin. what did 500 jin of strength represent? it represented that his casual punch could shatter boulders. yang chen muttered, ¡°it¡¯s a pity that the materials for concocting gravity pills are limited. at most, i could only reach the second layer of the body refining realm now. moreover, my alchemy equipment is too crude. i lack a strange fire and an innate fire, and my pill furnace is the most ordinary kind. i don¡¯t even have a dedicated pill refining room.¡± strange fire and pill furnaces were valuable treasures that helped in alchemy. fire control was an important part. if one possessed a strange fire, it would be much more efficient, and a valuable pill furnace even more so. these two things were not easily obtained, especially strange fire, which was rare. in his previous life, yang chen did have a strange fire called ¡®taiyuan gold fire¡¯ ¨C an unusual type among the strange fires, which he had spent a lot to acquire. in this life, he didn¡¯t know if he would have the chance to encounter strange fire again. a super-grade alchemist needed strange fire as an indispensable tool. moreover, strange fire was a symbol of an alchemist¡¯s status. ¡°these strange fires and pill furnaces are indispensable for alchemists. unfortunately, it is impossible to obtain them in a short time. to reduce the burden of alchemy and make it more efficient, i can only use elder yang¡¯s pill refining room.¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. with his alchemy level, the success rate of concocting gravity pills would certainly be 100%. however, the advantages of a pill refining room were something every alchemist desired, as it could make the alchemy process easier. ¡°it seems i¡¯ll have to visit elder yang again when i have the chance.¡± yang chen thought to himself. ¡°gurgle¡­¡± ¡°uh, i¡¯m a little hungry.¡± yang chen showed an awkward expression on his face. ¡­ although he had set foot on the martial path, only a master in the spirit martial realm could avoid eating grains. as a cultivator at the body refining realm like him, having daily meals was still essential. at most, he could hold out longer than ordinary people. but after not eating for three days, yang chen was starving. at the dining table, yang caidie had prepared a stewed goose and a table full of side dishes that she and gu mingyue had made. ¡°come on, eat quickly. you haven¡¯t eaten for three days; you must be starving,¡± yang caidie said worriedly, her pretty face full of concern. gu mingyue blinked her big eyes but didn¡¯t speak. however, her thoughts were similar to yang caidie¡¯s. seeing that yang chen had been cultivating in his room for three consecutive days without stepping outside, they felt worried and uneasy. they knew that yang chen had never been so diligent before. yang chen looked at the stewed goose in front of him and then at yang caidie and gu mingyue. a bittersweet feeling, like a trickle of water, flowed into his heart, making him sigh in his heart. he looked quite presentable, but what about yang caidie? his sister¡¯s dress was dirty as if she had fought with someone, and the corner of it was torn. as for gu mingyue, ever since he had known her, she had changed her clothes very rarely.yang chen had met many women in his previous life, and it was natural for women to love beauty. which woman doesn¡¯t like to dress herself up beautifully? but what about yang caidie and gu mingyue? do they not love beauty? no, they left better conditions for themselves, dressed handsomely, but it was tough for both of them. observing these details, yang chen clenched his fists, his heart determined. if the women around him couldn¡¯t live a good life, what¡¯s the point of him being reborn? what¡¯s the significance of not being reborn? with this in mind, yang chen already had a plan. just then, yang caidie, with a tiger¡¯s head and a careful tone, said, ¡°chen, sister has something to tell you.¡± ¡°what is it?¡± yang chen was quite curious. ¡°well, could you please stop cultivating martial arts? you¡¯ve secluded yourself for three days, and your face doesn¡¯t look the same as before.¡± yang caidie said with a heartache. this made yang chen sigh: ¡°sister, you always advise me not to set foot on the martial arts path, but haven¡¯t you also come this far step by step through hardship?¡± yang caidie shook her head like a rattle drum, earnestly saying: ¡°darling, our nature is different. i started practicing when i was little, and martial arts itself must begin with basic training at a young age. you¡¯re at this age now. if you practice again, it would be hard to catch up with your peers.¡± yang chen chuckled, ¡°sister, that¡¯s not necessarily true!¡± ¡°what¡¯s not certain?¡± yang caidie blinked her eyes. ¡°actually, during these three days of seclusion, my cultivation has not been without gain.¡± yang chen said with a smile. yang caidie may be fierce, but she is not foolish. upon hearing this, she understood and asked, ¡°can you achieve anything in just three days?¡± it is important to know that laying a foundation is crucial for martial artists. many children who start training at the age of four or five often need to reach their early teens to enter the first layer of the body refining realm. if they can reach the second layer, they are geniuses. the later stages are even more difficult. generally, it takes about forty to fifty years of age to reach the body refining realm¡¯s ninth layer or its peak. as for breaking through the body refining realm to reach the spirit martial realm, it depends largely on luck and opportunity. the yang family, in fact, doesn¡¯t have many practitioners in the spirit martial realm, which shows its rarity. although the body refining realm is not as rare as the spirit martial realm, a solid foundation and slow progress must be achieved from childhood. yang caidie couldn¡¯t understand what her brother could have achieved in these three days. yang chen smiled softly, calm as ever: ¡°sister, ming yue, come with me to the courtyard.¡± as he spoke, yang chen laughed and strode into the courtyard. various weights of stones were placed in the courtyard. martial artists referred to them as ¡®training stones,¡¯ which were commonly used for practice. another function was to test the strength of someone in the body refining realm. if a person can lift a 300 jin stone, it means they have reached the peak of the first level of the refining realm and are close to the second level. the yang family¡¯s ¡°coming of age ceremony¡± also relied on ¡°training stones¡± to test the strength and achievements of the young generation in the clan. geniuses like yang heng would most likely test themselves every day. as a female genius of the yang family, yang caidie naturally had some of these in her courtyard as well. there were stones weighing from fifty jin to one thousand five hundred jin in the yard. at this moment, yang chen stood in the courtyard with his hands on his back, ¡°sister, i¡¯ll use the training stones to test my current strength. just watch.¡± yang caidie said worriedly, ¡°darling, don¡¯t push yourself too hard. start with a fifty jin stone! cultivating martial arts must be gradual and ongoing¡­¡± she kept nagging, but it seemed like yang chen didn¡¯t hear a word, moving forward from the fifty jin stone, then to one hundred jin, one hundred fifty jin, two hundred jin¡­ ¡°young lady, young master, he¡­¡± gu mingyue couldn¡¯t keep her composure. yang caidie was dumbfounded, not knowing what yang chen was up to. in fact, if yang chen could lift a fifty jin stone, she would definitely be overjoyed because it meant that her brother was a genius who could almost enter the first layer of the body refining realm in just three days. however, her brother didn¡¯t even spare the fifty jin stone a glance. what¡¯s going on? yang chen finally stopped beside a 500 jin stone. he did not rub his fists like everyone else, but simply patted his palms, embraced the huge stone, and then shouted, ¡°up!¡± in an instant, the 500 jin stone seemed to no longer weigh 500 jin. yang chen effortlessly lifted it over his head, holding it high up. the next moment, yang chen threw the gigantic stone down with a thud. five hundred jin, successfully lifted. this left gu mingyue with wide eyes, her mouth slightly open, tempting and exceptional, ¡°miss¡­miss, did you accidentally switch the placement of the fifty jin and five hundred jin stones again?¡± ¡°no, i didn¡¯t¡­¡± yang caidie confirmed that she had not misplaced it because the noise of the stone falling on the ground wasn¡¯t something a fifty jin stone could make. surprise didn¡¯t lack in her eyes compared to gu mingyue. at this moment, her chest heaved, those proud peaks provoking endless imagination. gu mingyue didn¡¯t know what to do: ¡°then how did young master¡­how did he do it?¡± yang caidie mumbled, continuing to mumble for a while before gulping down saliva, ¡°my brother¡­might be a genius!¡± Chapter 17 - Chapter 17: Chapter 15: What is Generosity?_1 chapter 17: chapter 15: what is generosity?_1 translator: 549690339 what does 500 jin represent? it signifies that yang chen has reached the body refining realm second layer, and he is not far from the body refining realm third layer. such an achievement for a thirteen-year-old boy can be considered neither good nor bad. in the yang family, it can¡¯t be called outstanding, only excellent. but what if one reaches the body refining realm second layer from a weakling in just three days? yes, it¡¯s impossible for an ordinary person to achieve the second layer of the body refining realm in just three days. but that doesn¡¯t mean a genius can¡¯t do it! genius! a very admirable word. in the yang family, there are many who claim to be geniuses, and many who are considered geniuses by others. for instance, yang heng¡¯s older brother yang wu, who also reached the body refining realm fourth layer when he was thirteen years old, is known as a genius. but what kind of genius is he? the great wilderness has seen real geniuses, like those who reached the spirit martial realm at the age of eighteen. now that¡¯s a true demon genius. at that time, wasn¡¯t the speed of his cultivation similar to his younger brother? to go from an inexperienced ordinary person, to achieving the body refining realm second layer after just three days of seclusion? she didn¡¯t know that yang chen had already started practicing martial arts and thought that her younger brother had been cultivating for only three days. but in reality, yang chen¡¯s real cultivation time wasn¡¯t actually three days, but it wasn¡¯t all that different either. now, yang chen clapped his hands, turned around and smiled, ¡°older sister, what do you think?¡± yang caidie didn¡¯t say anything, but her eyes were moist. she hugged yang chen tightly with a ¡®wow¡¯ sound, her tears dripping down, making this woman even more stunning. she completely ignored the rules about not being too intimate between men and women, hugging yang chen tightly, almost suffocating him. ¡°my dear, it¡¯s my fault. if i had known you were a genius earlier, i wouldn¡¯t have held you back for so long.¡± yang caidie felt guilty and regretful. many times, she just didn¡¯t want yang chen to suffer so much. yang chen was taken aback by yang caidie¡¯s fierce appearance, and soon he couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°older sister, it¡¯s okay, it¡¯s fine now. don¡¯t cry.¡± yang caidie cried even harder, making yang chen feel helpless. perhaps this woman¡¯s tears were not just because of guilt, but also years of grievances. before, yang caidie couldn¡¯t express these grievances, but in reality, how could a woman support a family alone for so many years without any bitterness? however, with these grievances, yang caidie couldn¡¯t tell yang chen in the past. but now, upon seeing yang chen¡¯s talent, it seemed as if a key had unlocked her door of grievances, and she couldn¡¯t help but let them flow. gu mingyue also wiped her tears, sobbing, mumbling to herself, ¡°my young master is a genius, my young master is a genius¡­¡± ¡­ yang chen began to doubt whether showing off his strength was the right decision. because ever since gu mingyue followed him out, her big eyes were full of admiration. it was as if she was bewitched, and even her walk was full of confidence. it took yang chen some effort to comfort yang caidie before he planned to go to elder yang¡¯s place, taking gu mingyue with him. as a result, the little girl¡¯s eyes never left him the moment she stepped outside, following him closely like he was her idol. gu mingyue is now full of confidence. in fact, albeit zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal, he did make a good point. in the past, the servants of yang chen¡¯s house found it difficult to hold their heads high outside and even dared not say they were yang chen¡¯s servants, for fear of being laughed at. even if gu mingyue didn¡¯t admit it, how could she not have a trace of inferiority in her heart? but now, it¡¯s different. no matter what others know, in her eyes, her young master is a genius. ¡°ming yue, remember to be respectful when you speak to second master.¡± yang chen instructed her. ¡°don¡¯t worry, young master.¡± gu mingyue smiled. yang chen nodded, without any unnecessary concerns, as gu mingyue, although young, was quite thoughtful about manners. going to elder yang¡¯s place was something yang chen had to do. after all, elder yang had already instructed him to go there and take a look. even in his previous life, he was outstanding in the way of alchemy and shocked the secular world. but in this life, he was just an ordinary person in the yang family. despite his recent outstanding performance, he still needed to show enough respect to his elders. moreover, the alchemy environment at elder yang¡¯s place was much better than his own, and yang chen was more than happy to practice alchemy there. but, he didn¡¯t know if it was a coincidence or not. just halfway there, he suddenly ran into his long-time rival in the yang family, yang heng. it was not clear how zhou huaiyi pleased yang heng, but the previously flatterer xiao hui was now replaced by zhou huaiyi. now, zhou huaiyi was fawning over yang heng, following him closely and bowing low in submission. yang heng was also in high spirits now. the source of his high spirits was a beautiful young girl beside him. the girl was probably about thirteen or fourteen years old, and she indeed looked stunning. however, from yang chen¡¯s perspective, there was a coldness in the girl¡¯s eyes, suggesting a mean nature. looking at yang heng¡¯s momentum, it seemed that he had launched a crazy pursuit of this girl, and it was clearly effective. at least, the girl seemed to have opened her heart to him. Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 15: What is Generosity?_2 chapter 18: chapter 15: what is generosity?_2 translator: 549690339 yang chen didn¡¯t plan to deal with yang heng and intended to just pass by. however, his wonderful thoughts did not mean yang heng felt the same. when yang chen saw yang heng, yang heng saw yang chen as well. he was thinking about how to showcase his abilities in front of sun qiaomei, and after seeing yang chen, an idea struck him. this was a great opportunity, wasn¡¯t it? however, yang heng couldn¡¯t openly cause trouble for yang chen; he had to put on an act of magnanimity. he glanced at zhou huaiyi and gave him a sufficient hint. zhou huaiyi managed to push aside xiao hui, the servant who used to be very good at flattering, and became one of yang heng¡¯s confidants for a reason; his ability to read people was strong. as soon as his master gave him a look, zhou huaiyi immediately understood and said sarcastically, ¡°oh my, isn¡¯t that yang chen? the coming of age ceremony is almost here, and yet here you are idling with a maid. you two are a perfect match of ¡®uselessness¡¯.¡± having received yang heng¡¯s hint, zhou huaiyi spoke with full confidence, without any worries of yang chen seeking revenge. this made yang chen abandon the idea of just passing by and laugh instead. he turned around and looked at yang heng and zhou huaiyi. yang heng clicked his tongue and said, ¡°qiaomei, i forgot to introduce you.¡± ¡°no need for an introduction. i already know yang chen, the trash of the yang family. yang heng, at least you¡¯re considered one of the geniuses in the yang family, so you should have some discernment in choosing your acquaintances. it¡¯s better to stay away from trash like him, lest you catch bad luck and lower our status.¡± sun qiaomei yawned lazily and spoke. she had already heard about the useless yang chen in the yang family, and more importantly, yang chen¡¯s older sister had conflicts with the sun family, which made her more willing to mock and ridicule him. after all, such a weakling wouldn¡¯t dare to talk back. yang heng also chimed in, ¡°qiaomei, you¡¯re right. look at my servant¡¯s mouth; he just can¡¯t help but say these things. but i must admit, he does have a point: my servant is just an honest person who speaks his mind!¡± zhou huaiyi quickly apologized, as if he had truly misspoken. this made yang chen squint slightly, speaking faintly, ¡°yang heng, you and your servant seem to be having quite a good time together. by the way, zhou huaiyi is your servant, right? do you want me to teach him how a servant should speak, and know their place?¡± ¡°yang chen, why are you lowering yourself to a servant¡¯s level? or does that just show how narrow-minded you are? besides, my servant may be blunt, but what he said is true, right? hahaha.¡± yang heng laughed out loud. gu mingyue stamped her foot angrily at the side, ¡°yang heng, you¡¯re the real waste!¡± yang chen waved his hand to stop gu mingyue, then smiled and said, ¡°yang heng, you said zhou huaiyi was telling the truth just now, right?¡± ¡°wasn¡¯t he?¡± yang heng asked back. yang chen clicked his tongue, ¡°you seem to have forgotten a few things, yang heng. a while ago, you lost to me and gave me three hundred spirit stones. i¡¯m quite curious. if i¡¯m a waste, then what are you? the worst of the worst? after all, you appear to be my defeated opponent no matter how you look at it.¡± originally, as members of the same clan, yang chen didn¡¯t want to completely fall out with yang heng. however, yang heng was extremely aggressive and showed no respect for him, taking yang chen¡¯s tolerance as weakness. he had to let his opponent know that his personality might not be vengeful, but he wasn¡¯t someone who didn¡¯t understand the word ¡®retribution¡¯ either. if yang heng was really looking for trouble, then yang chen wouldn¡¯t mind bringing up the fact that he had lost to him when yang heng wanted to show off. indeed, yang heng wanted to show off now, at least by comparing himself to yang chen, he would feel superior and confident. however, he suddenly remembered that he had lost to yang chen before, and yang chen actually had the guts to bring it up. yang chen¡¯s words instantly made sun qiaomei frown. now was the time of the coming of age ceremony, so it was her turn to choose her spouse and decide who to ally with the yang family. she had considered yang heng as her second choice, so she was indifferent to his performance and wanted to observe him more deeply. hearing yang chen¡¯s words, she became instantly interested. yang heng obviously noticed sun qiaomei¡¯s thoughts and flew into a rage, ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re slandering me! when have i ever lost to you?!¡± ¡°oh? you¡¯re right; it¡¯s easy to deny such things. but spirit stones won¡¯t lie. three hundred spirit stones are quite a sum. if it¡¯s possible, why not show off your wealth, yang heng? so that miss sun doesn¡¯t think of you as a penniless wretch with no sense of security.¡± yang chen said calmly. this sentence was like a silver needle, piercing yang heng¡¯s heart and making it bleed. sun qiaomei raised her eyebrows, intrigued by yang chen¡¯s words. she was genuinely curious about how many spirit stones this young genius yang heng had. where would yang heng have any spirit stones now? the 300 spirit stones he had were all lost to yang chen, and the few remaining on hand weren¡¯t even enough to lose face. but how could yang heng admit to this? he shouted angrily, ¡°yang chen, who do you think you are? why should i tell you how many spirit stones i have?¡± ¡°well, you have a point. i¡¯ve always heard that you, yang heng, are very generous. i heard that my former servant zhou huaiyi chose to serve you because you were a much more generous master than me. how about this: why don¡¯t you give zhou huaiyi something now? otherwise, if he feels betrayed for choosing you over me, it wouldn¡¯t be a good thing.¡± yang chen spoke calmly. there were many ways to deal with yang heng, but before, yang chen simply didn¡¯t bother to use them. upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, zhou huaiyi gulped down saliva. honestly, since coming to yang heng, he had been promoted several times but hadn¡¯t received any real tangible benefits. yang chen saw yang heng¡¯s face turning the color of a pig¡¯s liver, and slowly said, ¡°it seems like your ¡®generosity,¡¯ yang heng, is all just for show. since you like comparing yourself to me, let¡¯s compare. mingyue, here are 200 spirit stones, take them as a reward from your young master.¡± as he spoke, yang chen took out a bag of spirit stones, a total of 200, and handed them to gu mingyue without blinking. he then turned his gaze to yang heng. his meaning was very simple. you were bragging so much just now, weren¡¯t you? if you¡¯re capable, why don¡¯t you give zhou huaiyi 200 spirit stones as well? Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Chapter 16: Seeing Feng Xuewu Again_1 chapter 19: chapter 16: seeing feng xuewu again_1 translator: 549690339 seeing yang chen casually take out two hundred spirit stones, sun qiaomei next to yang heng was immediately struck with awe. her gaze on yang chen turned strange. it was no joke, these were two hundred spirit stones, not some cheap trinkets from the street! do you know what two hundred spirit stones represent? yang heng used to have more than three hundred spirit stones, but having more than three hundred spirit stones didn¡¯t mean he could casually give away two hundred to a maid. when sun qiaomei saw that the two hundred spirit stones ultimately went to gu mingyue, her expression changed. this was simply a waste of resources. there were so many things that could be done with two hundred spirit stones, and they were given to a maid? why give them to a maid? if they were given to her, she would have accepted without hesitation. she might even consider setting her sights on yang chen for a spouse. now her heart ached as if it was bleeding¡ªtwo hundred spirit stones. her eyes looked at yang heng, wondering if everyone in the yang family was so generous. that¡¯s right, people said yang chen was a waste out there, casually giving away two hundred spirit stones. what about you, yang heng? aren¡¯t you quite famous outside?! if it was like this for sun qiaomei, there was even less need to mention zhou huaiyi. zhou huaiyi stared eagerly at yang heng, and his eyes couldn¡¯t be more clear. how could he not want these two hundred spirit stones? two hundred spirit stones¡­ working hard at the yang family for more than a decade, he probably only earned that much. there was no way; how much could a servant earn? the two hundred spirit stones that yang chen gave to gu mingyue had wiped out his decade of hard work. he couldn¡¯t help but think to himself¡­ he wasn¡¯t expecting yang heng to give him two hundred spirit stones, but he would be fine with something a little less generous too. however, all he could see was yang heng¡¯s increasingly ugly face. as for those spirit stones that could make people beam with joy, he didn¡¯t encounter even one. would yang heng not want to squander just like that? but he didn¡¯t have any spirit stones. last time he spent more than three hundred spirit stones, it nearly used up all his wealth. if he had to hand out the remaining spirit stones, he would have nothing left. if he were to ask his father for more, his father would probably break his legs. thinking of this, yang heng was raging with anger. he clenched his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, is it interesting to play such childish games?¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°childish games? yang heng, remember that these spirit stones were all taken from you. if you think these spirit stones are just childish games, then you don¡¯t even have the ability to play them. what else can you say?¡± ¡°i believe, miss sun here wouldn¡¯t want to be with a man who can¡¯t even handle childish matters.¡± after saying this, yang chen glanced slightly at zhou huaiyi, ¡°zhou huaiyi, it seems like your new master doesn¡¯t care much about you.¡± zhou huaiyi was boasting just now, but now when he heard yang chen¡¯s words, his face turned red, and he couldn¡¯t say a word. he was already regretting it somewhat in his heart. he had betrayed yang chen long ago, reporting to yang heng about gu mingyue and yang chen¡¯s relationship. although yang heng had promoted him many times, what exactly had he gained? could it be even ten percent as useful as these two hundred spirit stones? he now cursed yang heng¡¯s ancestors in his heart, but so what? was there any use in regretting now? ¡°mingyue, let¡¯s go!¡± yang chen smiled slightly. gu mingyue looked at yang heng¡¯s angry and embarrassed expression, not knowing how to vent her anger. she felt relieved seeing yang heng suffer the consequences of his own actions. yang heng had caused them trouble time and time again, affecting both yang chen and her. now, seeing yang heng suffer the consequences, she naturally felt a sense of satisfaction. however, just as she was about to follow her young master and leave, suddenly, another sneering voice abruptly resounded. ¡°yang heng, you just lost to this loser because of a momentary carelessness. it¡¯s not that big of a deal. spirit stones? heh, as long as you make a name for yourself in the coming of age ceremony and rise up, what¡¯s the big deal with two hundred spirit stones? the clan will naturally reward you. as for him, a cripple who can¡¯t cultivate, his true colors will naturally be revealed during the clan gathering. by then, will you even care about a meager two or three hundred spirit stones?¡± the mocking tone of this voice was even more extreme than yang heng¡¯s. hearing this voice, yang heng felt as if he saw a savior. turning his head, he saw a young man even taller and more imposing than him, followed by a beautiful young girl whose appearance was slightly better than sun qiaomei¡¯s, slowly walking over. the young girl clung tightly to the man, showing her affection like a little bird relying on a person, appearing obedient. it was obvious that they had already set their relationship, openly without any disguise even in public, unlike sun qiaomei and yang heng, whose relationship wasn¡¯t even established yet. ¡°brother!¡± elation crossed yang heng¡¯s face when he saw the tall and imposing young man, and he said. yang chen looked at the sudden appearance of this young man, and his eyes showed a solemn color. with just a slight memory recall, he knew this person¡¯s identity.this man was none other than yang heng¡¯s older brother, who was born three years earlier and named yang wu. yang wu was a bona fide martial arts genius in the yang family, having reached the body refining realm fourth layer at the same age as yang heng. yang wu was a true standout in the yang family and was expected to win the championship title at this year¡¯s yang family clan gathering. yang wu could be said to be the jewel of the yang family, not only born with a golden spoon in his mouth but also possessing astonishing talent. as for the woman by his side, she was the young lady of a small clan, the yu family. this woman was indeed beautiful, but her eyes contained a hint of cunning, making her seem like a difficult woman to control. it was unclear whether yang wu knew this, but he seemed to genuinely believe that the young lady of the yu family was an easy woman to handle. ¡°brother, you¡¯re right. i just lost to him because of a momentary lapse. a person who can¡¯t practice martial arts is ultimately just a piece of trash. at the coming of age ceremony, his true colors will be revealed,¡± yang heng said viciously. after careful thought, sun qiaomei also felt that yang heng¡¯s words made sense and calmly said, ¡°if he can¡¯t practice martial arts, then he¡¯s just a piece of waste material in the end.¡± in the past, yang chen was treated like a greenhouse flower by his older sister and didn¡¯t practice martial arts. many people thought he was unable to cultivate and lacked the talent for it. for a time, rumors spread, and many believed that yang chen had no talent for martial arts and was a genuine piece of trash. ¡°you¡¯re not allowed to insult our young master. our young master is a genius!¡± gu mingyue angrily scolded. at this time, zhou huaiyi seemed to have regained his confidence and chuckled, ¡°genius? gu mingyue, you should know very well whether your young master is a genius or not.¡± ¡°now is the time for the coming of age ceremony, and many young talents from the yang family have made friends from foreign clans. hehe, yang chen, you don¡¯t seem to have a single person beside you. oh, right. you, a martial arts waste, how could anyone from other clans want to get to know you?¡± yang wu sneered. yang chen touched his chin and didn¡¯t rush to speak. at present, the coming of age ceremony for all major tribes was about to begin, and many young masters and young ladies would move between the major tribes and start choosing their spouses. some geniuses from certain tribes would become the favorites and admired targets of the young ladies from other major families even before the coming of age ceremony began. of course, these young masters and young ladies would also carefully choose. after all, no one knew the exact weight of each other before the coming of age ceremony began. sun qiaomei remained cautious even though the outside world praised yang heng highly. as the young lady of the sun family, she treated yang heng as a second choice and kept him hanging. as for yang wu, he was more outstanding. although the coming of age ceremony had not yet begun, he had quickly captured the heart of the young lady of the yu family. now, their relationship had been established, and the young lady of the yu family was already yang wu¡¯s fianc¨¦e. the wedding was scheduled to take place shortly after the coming of age ceremony. this was the benefit of having strength. before the coming of age ceremony, talented youths from foreign tribes would try their best to befriend each other. after all, once the ceremony was over, the dazzling individuals at the event would undoubtedly gain support from the yang family. spirit stones, cultivation methods, and training would all be provided without lacking anything. why did yang caidie have so many spirit stones? it was because yang caidie had outstanding talent after the coming of age ceremony, and her spirit stones were given to her by the yang family. when his thoughts reached this point, yang chen rubbed his nose. as it turned out, he was truly the poorest among them. with the coming of age ceremony just around the corner, he didn¡¯t even have a single friend. as for the young ladies of some families looking for him, that was simply impossible. ¡°brother, you¡¯re right. this yang chen is just a piece of garbage. haha, the coming of age ceremony is about to begin, and not a single woman from the foreign clans has taken a fancy to him. on the contrary, it seems that you and my sister-in-law have already established a relationship.¡± yang heng hastily flattered. his brother was much more outstanding than he was. in the future, he was bound to become a high-ranking member of the yang family. yang wu didn¡¯t say anything, but the young girl in his arms snuggled against him and slowly said, ¡°the relationship is already set, but yang heng, don¡¯t ever compare this trash to your brother. that would be an insult to your brother. women from foreign tribes, as long as they¡¯re not blind, probably wouldn¡¯t want a martial arts waste, right?¡± ¡°perhaps some exiled trash women could appreciate this yang chen. after all, yang chen¡¯s future fate may mainly consist of exile,¡± sun qiaomei said lazily. as these people talked back and forth, mocking him, yang chen¡¯s mood leveled out. however, just as he was about to speak, suddenly the surrounding crowd became lively. ¡°look, who is that?¡± ¡°my goodness, it¡¯s the young miss from the feng family, the feng family¡¯s young lady feng xuewu is actually here at our yang family!¡± ¡°how is that possible? why would the feng family¡¯s young lady come to our yang family?¡± the yang family was a middle-ranking tribe among the hundred clans. thus, even if there were some marriage alliances, most of them would involve middle-ranking tribes. for instance, those geniuses from small tribes who sought connections with the yang family¡¯s talents wanted to climb higher branches. like the young lady, yu jia, in yang wu¡¯s arms, she also wanted to establish a relationship with the yang family. however, there was a gap between middle-ranking tribes and great tribes. the feng family was a great tribe, so it would be rare for anyone from a great tribe to attend the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony. the social classes were different. the feng family was among the best in the great tribes, and feng xuewu had been recognized as a top genius a few years ago. she was one of the three great golden hairpins in the vast wilderness, a figure that the yang family members would never even dare to think about getting close to, even yang wu. now that feng xuewu was here at the yang family, it naturally caused a lot of discussion. when yang chen saw feng xuewu arrive, his eyes showed a puzzled look, but soon he showed a hint of a smile because feng xuewu looked at him among the crowd. Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: Chapter 17: Beautiful Dreams Will Ultimately Shatter_1 chapter 20: chapter 17: beautiful dreams will ultimately shatter_1 translator: 549690339 ¡°miss feng¡¯s arrival at such a sensitive time as the ¡®coming of age ceremony¡¯ must be because she has noticed some talents in our yang family.¡± ¡°i wonder which young and outstanding man from the yang family is so exceptional that he can catch the attention of the feng family!¡± ¡°the feng family is one of the great tribes. whoever can become the son-in-law of the feng family is destined to have a bright future.¡± ¡°and it¡¯s the young miss of the feng family!¡± feng xuewu, with her status among the women of the feng family, was bound to become a heroine in the land of hundreds of clans. even within the feng family, she held considerable weight with her current strength. yang heng was extremely excited to see feng xuewu¡¯s arrival, ¡°big brother, feng xuewu is probably here for you. look, she looked towards us.¡± yang heng did not know who feng xuewu was looking at, but indeed, she was looking in their direction. yang wu was also extremely excited, but he still calmly said, ¡°i don¡¯t think miss feng came to the yang family to find me. perhaps she came to find an elder of the family?¡± he still had some self-awareness. although he was considered a top-tier talent within the yang family, there was still a huge gap between him and feng xuewu. ¡°brother, don¡¯t think too much, feng xuewu already looked towards us. who else nearby could be more outstanding than you? she probably came here for you. after all, your exemplary performance in this area is well-known.¡± yang heng hurriedly said. if his brother could establish a relationship with feng xuewu, then their situation would be completely different. he would also benefit immensely from it. then who in the yang family would not have to consider his feelings? this made the young lady from the yu family¡¯s face change slightly, and her eyes began to turn cold and malicious. what did it matter to her if yang wu could establish a relationship with feng xuewu? yang wu, seemingly unconcerned with the young lady¡¯s feelings, let go of her hand and walked towards feng xuewu with a smile, ¡°hello, miss feng.¡± ¡°oh, who are you?¡± feng xuewu looked at yang wu indifferently. yang wu was dumbfounded. wasn¡¯t feng xuewu here to find him? how could she not even know who he was? feeling extremely embarrassed, yang wu said, ¡°miss feng, i am yang wu.¡± ¡°yang wu? i don¡¯t know you.¡± feng xuewu said calmly. yang wu¡¯s scalp tingled, and his face gradually darkened. he always felt that feng xuewu was not looking for him. there was still a gap between his status and that of feng xuewu. however, he was still unwilling to accept it and said, ¡°which elder in the clan did miss feng come to find? perhaps i can help lead the way.¡± deep down, he believed that among the entire yang family, no other young talents could be compared to feng xuewu. feng xuewu didn¡¯t immediately answer, just giving yang wu a seemingly amused glance. this smile seemed to be as beautiful as a blooming flower, but upon closer inspection, one could perceive the subtle undertones behind it. upon sensing this undertone, yang wu couldn¡¯t help but feel goosebumps. feng xuewu had noticed yang chen upon her arrival, as well as the scene where yang wu and his brother yang heng were causing trouble for yang chen. yang chen was the benefactor who had saved feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s life, so naturally, she didn¡¯t care about yang wu¡¯s status and wouldn¡¯t give him a pleasant face. she was very willing to help yang chen. feng xuewu said unhurriedly, ¡°who told you i came to find an elder of the yang family? today i came here to find a young man from your yang family. his name is yang chen.¡± ¡°yang chen?¡± yang wu was suddenly taken aback, his face changing dramatically, ¡°miss feng, you must be mistaken.¡± ¡°what, are you questioning my words?¡± feng xuewu said leisurely. it was just this seemingly casual sentence that scared yang wu into trembling all over, not daring to be ambiguous, ¡°no, i don¡¯t dare.¡± he dared to provoke others, but not feng xuewu. if he provoked feng xuewu, even his father would not support him. ¡°young brother yang chen.¡± feng xuewu didn¡¯t even give yang wu a straight glance and walked towards yang chen with her hands behind her back. as she moved her steps, she looked like a fairy among flowers, beautiful yet elegant, dignified yet lively, with a serene smile. the other young men of the yang family stared in awe, their bodies frozen in place. this was truly stunning beauty, unparalleled in elegance. compared with feng xuewu, those ladies from the small clans seemed like vulgar makeup.yang chen really didn¡¯t expect feng xuewu to suddenly appear in the yang family today, and even helped him out of the predicament. naturally, he wouldn¡¯t be negligent and said with a bow, ¡°miss feng.¡± their conversation caused the young talents of the yang family and the foreign clansmen around them to suddenly freeze in their tracks. ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± someone couldn¡¯t believe their own eyes: ¡°why would miss feng talk to this piece of trash? and it seems like they know each other.¡± when feng xuewu called yang chen her brother, it undoubtedly made him the target of everyone¡¯s attention. yang chen secretly smiled bitterly to himself. according to his plan, he didn¡¯t want to make a high profile before the coming of age ceremony. however, it seemed that it would be hard for him not to become famous when feng xuewu appeared and waved to him today. in just a few days, not only the yang family, but the nearby clans would be spreading the news that he knew feng xuewu. feng xuewu¡¯s identity was just too sensitive. feng xuewu now stood beside yang chen, glanced at yang heng and yang wu, and then said indifferently, ¡°i heard someone say just now that no other foreign clans¡¯ young ladies would look up to my brother yang chen. i, feng xuewu, really admire my brother yang chen. i wonder if my status is good enough for you? or do you think i, feng xuewu, can¡¯t compare with those other women?¡± yang heng and yang wu were both dumbstruck. what was going on? feng xuewu had heard their conversation, and it seemed like she was trying to help yang chen vent his anger. the most critical thing was the word ¡®admire¡¯. a woman coming all the way to the yang family and saying that she admired yang chen could be considered a confession, or it could be said that there was something going on between yang chen and feng xuewu. the expressions of the two men changed dramatically in an instant. especially yang wu, who was even more jealous and resentful in the depths of his eyes. compared with feng xuewu, the young lady from the yu family in his arms was nothing. in terms of martial arts cultivation, status, appearance, and temperament, this young lady from the yu family was not even worthy of being a maid to feng xuewu. the only apparent disagreement was that feng xuewu was almost five years older than yang chen. but in this continent, five years could be said to be the golden age. people say that if a woman is three years older than a man, she can hold a gold brick. if she is five years older, she can enter a golden house. feng xuewu was exactly five years older than yang chen, and she called him her little brother with every breath. if this thing became true, feng xuewu would definitely treat yang chen as her treasure. why? because she was older, she knew how to be tolerant, how to understand, and after getting married, she would know how to take care of yang chen and love him. look at yang chen¡¯s older sister yang caidie and how she took care of yang chen. that was the advantage of an older woman. as for the girl in his arms, she was the same age as him, and a lot of problems made him worry a lot. yang chen remained calm, and he didn¡¯t have any big opinion about feng xuewu¡¯s actions to help him vent his anger. when sun qiaomei, who yang heng was pursuing, saw feng xuewu, her face turned pale, and at this moment she was so scared as if her tail had been stepped on. she hurriedly bowed and said, ¡°miss feng¡­¡± ¡°i heard just now you guys were calling yang chen a piece of trash?¡± feng xuewu didn¡¯t let these people off just because they were showing submission on the surface. she said in a hard tone, ¡°let me make it clear today, yang chen is my brother. if you say he is trash, you¡¯re saying i am trash, understand?¡± ¡°miss¡­miss feng.¡± whether it was yang heng, yang wu, sun qiaomei or the young lady from the yu family, they all showed a look of embarrassment. feng xuewu didn¡¯t have any intentions to oppress them, she just wanted to help yang chen vent his anger. now that she had made her point clear, she said softly, ¡°brother yang chen, will you take me for a walk around the yang family when you have time? this is my first time coming here.¡± yang chen was extremely embarrassed, but still respectfully said, ¡°i would be honored.¡± feng xuewu smiled charmingly and turned away with yang chen. watching the direction feng xuewu left, yang heng and yang wu were speechless, not knowing what to say. this was simply a naked slap in their faces. they had just finished saying no one would want yang chen, and what happened? feng xuewu turned around and came over. wasn¡¯t she far more superior than those other women? ¡°brother¡­¡± yang heng said with grievance. yang wu snorted coldly, ¡°look at your pathetic state. are you that scared? although i don¡¯t know how this guy got feng xuewu¡¯s favor and made her take a fancy to him, trash is still trash. he can¡¯t cultivate martial arts, and he will reveal his true nature at the coming of age ceremony. by then, i¡¯ll make him understand that he and feng xuewu are just a one-sided fantasy of his.¡± ¡°sweet dreams will shatter sooner or later. do you really think the feng family would let feng xuewu marry a piece of trash who can¡¯t cultivate martial arts? Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Chapter 18: Touching Moment_1 chapter 21: chapter 18: touching moment_1 translator: 549690339 wherever feng xuewu went, she was always the most dazzling and eye-catching presence. this confirmed her status as one of the three great golden hairpins within the great wild hundred clans, truly well-deserved. whether it was her temperament or her beauty, feng xuewu was second to none. ¡°yang chen, it seems that your martial arts cultivation has improved quite a bit?¡± feng xuewu walked alongside yang chen, curiously saying. with her current cultivation level, although she could not precisely determine yang chen¡¯s cultivation level, she could tell that his strength had increased, and he was indeed not the useless person that yang wu and yang heng claimed he was who couldn¡¯t practice martial arts. ¡°yes, miss feng really has discerning eyes.¡± yang chen smiled. ¡°by the way, how is your mother¡¯s health?¡± hearing this, feng xuewu happily exclaimed, ¡°thanks to your method, although the spirit medicine herbs were difficult to collect, we were able to gather them. under your prescription, my mother¡¯s injuries have shown significant improvement, and she has soon shown signs of recovery. i came here today specifically to thank you.¡± ¡°your mother¡¯s fortune is her own blessing. i just provided a little advice.¡± yang chen spoke gently, with mastery over his words. as for the improvement in feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s condition, everything was within his expectations. if he didn¡¯t even have this much confidence, he would have wasted all those years learning dan medical. this made feng xuewu look at yang chen with even more admiration. she hadn¡¯t had much contact with yang chen, but she had seen his interaction with the young talents of the yang family. among people of his age, which one of them wasn¡¯t arrogant and condescending? it was rare to see someone like yang chen, who was modest and well-spoken. subconsciously, she had a good impression of yang chen, because the temperament he possessed was something none of the people she had ever met could imitate, including her father. this wasn¡¯t something strange. after all, yang chen had seen much of the world. simply put, compared to the place where he used to live, the difference between the great wild hundred clans and the palace was like that between the countryside and the palace. his vision and experience cultivated a temperament that the people of the great wild hundred clans could not compare with. feng xuewu smiled, ¡°you are just being modest. without your method, we still wouldn¡¯t know how to help my mother now. i¡¯ve been worried and exhausted about my mother¡¯s illness for years, with no progress. if not for meeting you, i wouldn¡¯t have known what to do. in fact, i should thank you properly.¡± deep down, yang chen did want some kind of acknowledgment. however, when he saw feng xuewu¡¯s filial piety, he put the idea of acknowledgment aside and said straightforwardly, ¡°miss feng¡¯s sincerity is more than enough, and there is no need to express gratitude. just consider it as if you owe me a favor, and perhaps one day, i will need you to repay it!¡± ¡°you must keep your word. from now on, you are my little brother. my words just now were not a joke. if anyone dares to bully you, just call my name, and as your older sister, i will not spare them!¡± feng xuewu spoke resolutely. her main purpose of coming here today was actually to recognize yang chen as her younger brother. yang chen had cured her mother, and she originally just wanted to repay him, but she never thought of actually establishing a sibling relationship with him that candidly. she only had the idea in her mind and dared not put it into practice. after all, as someone from a large clan like her, she had to think carefully before she did anything. however, later on, her father¡¯s words had strengthened her intention. her father repeatedly reminded her that yang chen¡¯s identity was most likely a dan medical practitioner. what was dan medical? at first, she didn¡¯t know much about it, but then her father awoke her understanding in an instant. in the great wilderness, since ancient times, there have been many spirit martial realm masters and even some that surpassed the spirit martial realm. they would appear every century or two. however, a dan medical practitioner might not appear even in a century. although it¡¯s not beyond that of spirit martial realm, they are much more precious because of their rarity. at any rate, they must find a way to get on good terms with yang chen. if they have a dan medical practitioner like yang chen on their side, it would provide a guarantee for the feng family. if they had no grievances with yang chen, they must find ways to establish a good relationship with him. feng xuewu, being covertly instructed by her father, how could she not know what he meant? frankly, there was no need for her to flatter yang chen or humble herself. however, establishing a good relationship was indeed necessary. and this sibling relationship¡­ feng xuewu parted her red lips and whispered, ¡°so, will you call me your older sister?¡± ¡°¡­¡± yang chen¡¯s face was full of embarrassment. calling feng xuewu his sister was still a bit awkward for him. he quickly said, ¡°miss feng, we have arrived at the entrance.¡±feng xuewu glanced at yang chen resentfully, then sighed lightly, rolled her eyes, and said coquettishly, ¡°fine, yang chen, come visit the feng family when you have time. my mother felt a close connection with you last time and really wants to meet you.¡± since the sibling relationship still bothered yang chen a bit, she could only try another approach. unlike yang caidie, who was also one of the three great golden hairpins, she was more tactful and full of wisdom. find another way to get yang chen to her house. by then, her mother could recognize yang chen as her godson, wouldn¡¯t he still be her younger brother? thinking of this, a cunning glint flashed in her eyes, and she waved her hand, ¡°i¡¯ll go first then. remember to come and visit the feng family. and, if there¡¯s anything else, be sure to call me. whoever dares to bully you, i¡¯ll be the first to not let them off!¡± ¡°certainly¡­¡± upon hearing this, yang chen didn¡¯t know whether to cry or laugh. he touched his nose, thinking that having two of the three great golden hairpins as his sisters might not be a bad thing after all. but he hadn¡¯t thought about getting involved in the feng family matters yet, and he didn¡¯t want to get too close to feng xuewu. his strength was still not enough, and the most important thing for him was to improve his strength first. ¡°young master, you should have seen miss feng off, actually,¡± gu mingyue said carefully. ¡°well, you don¡¯t have to worry about this matter,¡± yang chen said with a smile. gu mingyue felt both happy and disheartened. as a girl, it was not difficult for her to see feng xuewu¡¯s fondness for yang chen. if yang chen could seize this goodwill and climb higher, it would be inevitable that he would end up with feng xuewu. wouldn¡¯t it be a wonderful thing for her young master to marry such an excellent woman from the feng family in the future? however, she was also to marry yang chen as a concubine in the future. how could her heart not feel a little heartbroken when she thought of these things? she felt she had no right to be jealous, but she couldn¡¯t help feeling a little sad. she was happy that yang chen seemed indifferent towards feng xuewu, but she was worried about why yang chen didn¡¯t know how to build relationships. as she thought about it, gu mingyue suddenly remembered something: ¡°young master, right, these 200 spirit stones, give them back to you.¡± ¡°why are you returning the spirit stones?¡± yang chen was stunned. gu mingyue stuck out her tongue and said cutely, ¡°young master, you gave me the spirit stones for the sake of saving face just now, i understand. i will never take the spirit stones you have worked so hard for by myself. these spirit stones are still yours, and i don¡¯t want them.¡± seeing this scene, yang chen sighed lightly. gu mingyue was indeed a good girl, at least she always put him first. it would be a lie if he said he wasn¡¯t moved by this. thinking of this, he strengthened his resolve: ¡°mingyue, your young master has never taken back anything that he gave away. i gave this to you not to save face, and it¡¯s not because i was targeting yang heng with a clumsy plot. these spirit stones, i originally intended to find an opportunity to give to you.¡± ¡°but, but i have nowhere to spend these stones,¡± gu mingyue said, her happiness mixed with rationality, considering the huge amount of the 200 spirit stones. yang chen laughed: ¡°who says you can¡¯t spend them? i¡¯ve never heard of spirit stones being unspendable. listen, take these spirit stones and buy a few clothes, dress yourself up beautifully. remember, buy a few for my sister too. buy the best ones, use all 200 spirit stones. from now on, remember that as long as i, yang chen, am here, you won¡¯t be wronged!¡± ¡°young¡­ young master¡­¡± as gu mingyue heard this, she felt a sourness in her eyes, and tears began to fall without restraint. smack, smack¡­ eventually, she couldn¡¯t help but cry out loud. ¡°young master, you¡¯re really too good to mingyue,¡± gu mingyue said, sniffling, her tears flowing like rain, her words stammering. seeing gu mingyue cry like this, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of laughter and tears. he said, ¡°why are you crying when i asked you to dress up nicely? if you think it¡¯s not enough, i¡¯ll get you more.¡± ¡°it¡¯s enough, it¡¯s enough,¡± gu mingyue said hurriedly, for fear that yang chen would be extravagant again. ¡°it¡¯s definitely enough.¡± she swore in her heart. in this lifetime, even if she had to be a cow or a horse for yang chen, she would be willing to do anything for him. even if one day yang chen fell into hard times, she would absolutely stay with him, never leaving his side, serving as his maid for a lifetime. moreover, she would also pick a few decent-looking clothes for her young master. Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Chapter 19: Obstruction by Dan Child_1 chapter 22: chapter 19: obstruction by dan child_1 translator: 549690339 after that, seeing gu mingyue¡¯s fluctuating emotions, yang chen let her leave first and went alone to see elder yang. unlike the last time, when elder yang held a public lecture and opened his courtyard to everyone, on ordinary days, common people of the yang family were not allowed to come here. even if they came, they couldn¡¯t enter. for example, now yang chen wanted to enter the courtyard to find elder yang, but he was stopped by an outer alchemy disciple. yang chen did have memories of this disciple. he was a favored person by elder yang and was said to be picked up from outside by elder yang. due to his good talent in alchemy, he was appointed as an assistant alchemist, usually helping elder yang guard the door, filtering out miscellaneous people. and yang chen, just so happened to be regarded by this disciple as one of the ¡®miscellaneous people¡¯. this disciple seemed very arrogant and didn¡¯t pay attention to yang chen at all. he guarded the courtyard lazily and yawned, ¡°yang chen, do you think you can come and go as you please in the second master¡¯s courtyard? who do you think you are? why don¡¯t you take a look at yourself in the mirror? your behavior has spread to other clans. what¡¯s your status compared to second master¡¯s?¡± yang chen briefly looked at the disciple, who seemed to be around fourteen or fifteen years old, with a rosy face and white teeth, indeed having a likeable appearance. he searched his memory and found quite a few memories from before. in the past, ¡®yang chen¡¯ also often came to elder yang¡¯s place to practice alchemy, but as long as this disciple was here, he would always find ways to make things difficult for ¡®yang chen.¡¯ since the previous yang chen had a weak temperament and didn¡¯t dare to speak up when bullied, this disciple gradually treated yang chen as a soft target. recalling these memories, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, it seemed that elder yang, being such an important figure, had forgotten to mention himself to the disciple. otherwise, even with several guts, this disciple wouldn¡¯t dare to look down on others. yang chen, with his hands behind his back, calmly said, ¡°elder yang personally told me that i can come here anytime.¡± when he said these words, he deliberately made his voice louder by a few degrees. he guessed that elder yang was most likely refining elixirs in the room, and hearing his words, he would come out. as for this disciple, he really didn¡¯t want to waste too much time arguing with him. if it wasn¡¯t for the need to use elder yang¡¯s alchemy room, he might not have come here in the first place. ¡°hahaha.¡± the disciple laughed blatantly without any hesitation, ¡°elder yang personally told you? i could also say that elder yang personally told me i am his own grandson. would that make sense? does it mean anything, yang chen? making up these lies only makes me think you¡¯re childish. you should know that in the entire yang family, besides me and the clan leader, no one else can freely enter and exit elder yang¡¯s courtyard.¡± with an air of superiority, the disciple looked at yang chen, and a feeling of superiority emanated from his bones. being able to freely enter and leave elder yang¡¯s courtyard was an honor. ¡°xu san.¡± suddenly, an aged voice rang out. following that, an elder with white hair and beard walked out of the room. when the disciple heard this voice, the sense of superiority he felt just now vanished instantly. like a completely changed person, he hurriedly bowed respectfully and said, ¡°elder yang, why did you come out? is it because this yang chen was too noisy and disturbing your cultivation? if so, i¡¯ll immediately drive him away!¡± at first, elder yang was calm, but upon hearing dan tong xu san¡¯s words, he immediately frowned and scolded, ¡°xu san, your words are getting more and more outrageous!¡± ¡°e¡­ elder yang, what¡¯s going on?¡± the disciple was dumbfounded, thinking it was yang chen¡¯s fault, and immediately said sternly, ¡°yang chen, get out now!¡± ¡°silence!¡± elder yang said coldly, ¡°xu san, yang chen is my honored guest!¡± xu san looked stunned, as if unable to believe it and said, ¡°elder yang, how¡­ how is that possible!¡± ¡°you impudent fool.¡± elder yang said expressionlessly, ¡°do you dare to question my words?¡± he shook his head, feeling that xu san was really out of line.what he needed was a dan tong, not someone who flaunts their power under his protection. what are the responsibilities of a dan tong? having keen insight, strong adaptability, and knowing their own status. xu san initially did quite well in these aspects, being smooth and smart, indeed making him worry-free. however, recently, xu san has become increasingly unreasonable. just now, he had not understood the meaning of his words several times in a row, which was no longer meeting his requirements for a dan tong. earlier, he had heard the noise outside the room but didn¡¯t come out immediately. he also heard xu san and yang chen¡¯s conversation. although xu san¡¯s condescending behavior annoyed him, he didn¡¯t take it seriously. after all, xu san had been working under him for two or three years. moreover, not telling xu san about yang chen¡¯s matter was also his responsibility. therefore, he didn¡¯t plan to bring it up. however, xu san kept contradicting him, which angered elder yang, leading to the scolding. after the scolding, xu san was completely dumbfounded. yang chen was actually elder yang¡¯s honored guest? how could that be possible? he knew yang chen¡¯s nature and abilities better than anyone else. still, he was good at judging people, and when he encountered a difficult situation, he would quickly change his attitude. ¡°yang chen, please come with me,¡± elder yang said with a smile, then turned to xu san and said: ¡°xu san, remember, whenever yang chen comes here, let him pass without question. do you understand?¡± ¡°yes¡­ second master,¡± xu san gritted his teeth and replied. however, his gaze at yang chen was filled with malice, as if yang chen had taken away what was rightfully his. as a dan tong under elder yang, xu san had indeed been well taken care of. elder yang was kind-hearted and would naturally not mistreat an attendant. at first, xu san was grateful, but as time went on, he began to regard himself as elder yang¡¯s beloved grandson. he wanted to receive all of elder yang¡¯s love and could not stand anyone else competing for it. he believed that among the young generation of the yang family, no one could receive elder yang¡¯s favor and surpass him. but now, yang chen had appeared, and at least for now, elder yang seemed to greatly value him. ¡°damn it.¡± xu san gritted his teeth and the hatred towards yang chen planted a seed in his heart. at least he would never allow someone whom he had once insulted to surpass him. ¡°yang chen, indeed it¡¯s my fault for not informing xu san about your matter. so, don¡¯t take it to heart. although xu san¡¯s words were unpleasant, his nature is not bad,¡± elder yang said gently. yang chen, who didn¡¯t dare to be arrogant, hurriedly said: ¡°second master, if you apologize to me, it¡¯s as if you¡¯re shortening my life!¡± ¡°you kid, you sure know how to speak.¡± elder yang found yang chen more and more pleasing. as they walked forward, he asked, ¡°so, you returned home a while ago and used the materials to refine elixirs. how did it turn out?¡± yang chen touched his chin, answered without much thought: ¡°second master, during this time, i¡¯ve been working hard on alchemy, and the results have been remarkable. i¡¯m quite satisfied with the outcome of some elixirs, but after refining for some time, i encountered many obstacles. it seems that i¡¯ve hit a bottleneck. as a junior, i didn¡¯t dare to be careless, so i came to you.¡± these words were, of course, his prepared excuse. with his alchemy level, how could it be elder yang¡¯s turn to teach him? ¡°haha, a bottleneck is a good thing. by the way, what kind of elixirs have you been refining?¡± elder yang asked. yang chen listed several names of elixirs. hearing this, elder yang raised his eyebrows in astonishment and said, ¡°if what you say is true, and you have refined these elixirs, your alchemy level must be at least first grade middle stage. no wonder, no wonder. yang chen, do you know why you¡¯re facing a bottleneck? it¡¯s because if you take one more step forward, you¡¯ll become a grade 1 high-rank alchemist!¡± ¡°is your words true, second master?¡± yang chen pretended to be surprised, but in fact, all this was within his expectations. Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: Chapter 20: The Bond of Blood Relations_1 chapter 23: chapter 20: the bond of blood relations_1 translator: 549690339 elder yang¡¯s heart had already been filled with shock and amazement. at such a young age, yang chen had reached the level of a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master, which was extremely rare. the yang family was scarce in alchemy, and this generation was far from his. there were very few good talents. it was only yang heng who reached the level of a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master at a young age. however, yang heng was only barely middle-stage, while yang chen, if he hadn¡¯t lied, had already reached the point where he could challenge the grade 1 high-rank alchemist line. as long as he passed the bottleneck, he would immediately undergo a qualitative change and directly leap into becoming a grade 1 high-rank alchemist. one almost grade 1 high-rank, one a tier 1 middle-stage¡­ yang chen had already left yang heng behind. sadly, yang heng didn¡¯t know anything about it. elder yang shook his head and sighed deeply. immediately after, elder yang thought of yang chen¡¯s talent in alchemy and happily said: ¡°would i ever deceive you? hahaha, great! yang chen, i¡¯ll teach you the method of refining the clear flame pill right now. as long as you can successfully refine the clear flame pill, you¡¯ll naturally break through this bottleneck and reach the level of a grade 1 high-rank.¡± grade 1 high-rank, just thinking about it had elder yang excited. it¡¯s important to know that among the large families, such as the feng family and wang family, at yang chen¡¯s age, most are only at the level of a grade 1 high-rank alchemist. if their middle-level family could produce a grade 1 high-rank alchemist, they would catch up with the average level of the big families. yang chen still has great potential. ¡°good, good!¡± elder yang became more excited as he thought about it, and hurriedly said: ¡°yang chen, come with me!¡± yang chen would not be unaware of what elder yang was thinking, and replied, ¡°yes.¡± one in front and one behind, elder yang led yang chen to his unique pill refining room in the blink of an eye. upon seeing this well-equipped pill refining room, yang chen¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement. because this pill refining room was precisely what he needed. once the materials from the li family commerce group arrived, he would need to refine a large number of elixirs. and the ordinary pill furnaces might not be able to contain the large scale production of elixirs. so, yang chen had been eyeing elder yang¡¯s pill refining room for quite a while. if he could borrow the power of the pill refining room to refine elixirs, it would save him from a lot of worries and troubles. he came here today to explore the place and see elder yang¡¯s pill refining room for himself. from what he could see now, this pill refining room was more than sufficient to fit into his plans, even if it didn¡¯t catch his dharma eye. ¡°elder, is this the pill refining room?¡± with those thoughts in his heart, yang chen pretended to be surprised and asked. elder yang seemed quite proud of hearing this and said: ¡°yang chen, it seems like you have done some research on this. indeed, this is the pill refining room. for every master alchemist who is proficient in alchemy, the pill refining room is vital while refining pills. ordinary pill furnaces can¡¯t bear the refining of a large number of elixirs and their lifespan is limited. and special pill furnaces are hard to find and work better with strange fires. however, if you have a pill refining room, you can solve the problems that ordinary pill furnaces can¡¯t.¡± ¡°i see.¡± yang chen acted as if he had learned a great deal. elder yang spoke earnestly: ¡°yang chen, you must walk steadily, step by step, on the path of alchemy. later, i will teach you the specific steps of refining the clear flame pill. you must listen carefully to each step and carefully observe my alchemy. if you can successfully refine the clear flame pill, you will be the number one genius of alchemy in the yang family!¡± ¡°elder, i understand.¡± yang chen respectfully answered. elder yang stroked his beard, seeing that yang chen didn¡¯t seem to care about the title of the number one genius of alchemy in the yang family, and he felt apprehensive. he was afraid that yang chen¡¯s pride would cause him to stumble, which would be a great pity. he then sat down in front of the pill furnace and began to use the surrounding equipment while making empty grasps with both hands. in an instant, a ball of fire appeared out of thin air in elder yang¡¯s hands. elder yang didn¡¯t forget to instruct while he worked with the fire: ¡°yang chen, watch closely as i begin refining the pills.¡± upon hearing this, elder yang adjusted his steps and started his gradual refining process. while refining, elder yang was also explaining to yang chen the techniques and skills of refining the clear flame pill. he guided him step by step through the process. although yang chen didn¡¯t need this knowledge, he was indeed listening carefully with gratitude in his heart. he could see that elder yang valued him highly, admiring him as a talented young man. a family needed this kind of attention and focus in order to thrive. time felt very long. with explaining and refining at the same time, it was very exhausting. elder yang was sweating profusely, and after two hours of refining, the elixir finally jumped out of the pill furnace and landed in elder yang¡¯s hands. elder yang was overjoyed, but instead of focusing on yang chen, he asked: ¡°yang chen, did you see all those steps clearly? did you remember all the details i mentioned?¡± ¡°i remember most of it.¡± yang chen replied.elder yang asked curiously, ¡°how confident are you in refining the clear flame pill?¡± ¡°second master, i can¡¯t guarantee anything since alchemy is unpredictable, and nobody can ensure a 100% success rate. so, i am willing to try, but whether i can succeed or not depends on my understanding of your alchemy process just now,¡± yang chen said with a smile. he didn¡¯t make an absolute statement. ¡°good, good!¡± elder yang was also very curious in his heart. he was actually looking forward to yang chen refining the clear flame pill. however, he couldn¡¯t guarantee how many attempts yang chen would need to successfully refine the clear flame pill. he felt that it would be hard for yang chen to grasp the true essence of the pill if he only tried ten or eight times. after all, theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience are different. though yang chen had realized the finer details of elder yang¡¯s alchemy process last time, the actual refining would be a different matter. as curious as elder yang was, he couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°xu san, come here!¡± ¡°second master,¡± xu san came over with a dark face, still in a bad mood. elder yang was too excited to notice xu san¡¯s expression, ¡°xu san, help yang chen in refining the clear flame pill.¡± he laughed heartily and looked at yang chen, ¡°yang chen, xu san is my proud assistant. having him help you can save you a lot of effort in your alchemy. since this is your first time refining the clear flame pill, you may not be able to handle every step and detail smoothly. it¡¯s very suitable for xu san to help you.¡± ¡°second master, i will never help him in alchemy,¡± xu san¡¯s face changed abruptly as if he had been greatly wronged. ¡°what?¡± elder yang¡¯s expression changed slightly, a sign that he was getting angry. xu san gritted his teeth and said, ¡°he¡¯s not worthy!¡± then, he cast a cold glance at yang chen. elder yang was so furious that he slammed the table, ¡°you bastard, xu san! i raise you to be my alchemy apprentice assistant so you can obey me and follow my guidance, not to create trouble here.¡± ¡°second master!¡± xu san was desperate. how could elder yang, who usually loved and valued him so much, scold him like this just for yang chen? ¡°get out!¡± elder yang yelled angrily. ¡°second master!¡± ¡°get out!¡± elder yang pointed to the door outside, fuming with anger. xu san glanced maliciously at yang chen, then gritted his teeth and left. elder yang calmed down a bit, ¡°yang chen, sorry for the scene. i will teach xu san a lesson later. for now, just focus on the clear flame pill. if you can refine it, i will have other rewards for you.¡± ¡°second master, allowing me to practice alchemy is already the greatest favor you can grant. why would i need any other rewards?¡± yang chen said, not putting xu san in his eyes. elder yang shook his head, ¡°no, the rewards must be given. yang chen, you¡¯re still young and perhaps don¡¯t understand yet. do you know what a clan is?¡± yang chen shook his head gently. in this regard, he was very humble and willing to learn since elder yang was indeed much older than him and might understand many truths that he could not. elder yang spoke earnestly, ¡°to ensure a clan¡¯s everlasting prosperity, the prerequisite is unity. but unity alone is not enough, as life is subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death ¨C the cycle of reincarnation. a clan needs fresh blood and talent. you, yang chen, are an important rising star for the yang family.¡± ¡°a genius is the guarantee of a clan¡¯s future. the clan will unconditionally nurture you. yang chen, you may blame the yang family for their past treatment of you, but it was unavoidable, because the resources of the yang family are limited and cannot be wasted on idle people. we need to allocate resources to those with greater talent so they can become stronger. only then can the yang family have a place among the great wild hundred clans in the future. that¡¯s what a clan is, yang chen. personal interests are insignificant when compared to the interests of the clan.¡± ¡°if one day i had to choose between sacrificing myself for the survival of the yang family or save myself, i would choose to sacrifice without hesitation because my family and home are here. you may not feel this now, but one day you will understand that the clan is a bond of blood and kinship.¡± Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: Chapter 21: Must Be Taken Seriously!_1 chapter 24: chapter 21: must be taken seriously!_1 translator: 549690339 yang chen nodded thoughtfully. he didn¡¯t have any particular resentment towards the yang family. after all, his previous self being so useless was his own fault, and the yang family couldn¡¯t be blamed. however, he really admired elder yang¡¯s integrity. elder yang said, ¡°so the reward given to you is not from me alone but from the resources i represent on behalf of the yang family. and you, don¡¯t let me down on my expectations of you.¡± ¡°second master, yang chen will do his best,¡± yang chen replied. ¡°good, young people should have such vigor and vitality. now try to refine the clear flame pill. don¡¯t worry, if you can¡¯t succeed in one attempt, there will be other chances,¡± elder yang said kindly, having high hopes for yang chen. yang chen didn¡¯t waste any more time and sat down in front of the alchemy furnace, imitating elder yang¡¯s method to refine the clear flame pill. with his experience and comprehension, it was a breeze for him to imitate elder yang¡¯s alchemy technique. it was like an adult imitating a child, simply too easy. indeed, in terms of age, yang chen might not be more than elder yang in both his past and present lives, but in terms of alchemy skills and level, elder yang was simply unmatched. his display of such alchemy skills truly left elder yang dumbfounded. yang chen had actually learned his alchemy technique, exactly the same. even some of the most intricate finger movements were used with striking resemblance. how¡­ how incredible is this comprehension? ¡°unbelievable, unbelievable,¡± elder yang thought, his heart filled with shock. however, this was just the beginning. as he continued to watch, he widened his eyes, unable to believe what he saw was true. the more advanced the alchemy process, the more complicated the methods and steps required. refining elixirs could be exhausting for the mind and spirit. mind and spirit, a combination of energy and mental strength. one needs energy to work, and even more to perform alchemy, which consumes a lot of mental strength. this also indirectly shows how complex the alchemy process is. to learn it is very difficult and not something to be achieved in a single day. elder yang had high expectations for yang chen¡¯s comprehension, but he thought that yang chen would need at least seven or eight attempts to refine a clear flame pill. if that were the case, he would be overjoyed. however, he never expected¡­ yang chen had actually learned his technique perfectly, without any differences. if yang chen continued with this momentum, he might succeed in refining the clear flame pill on his first attempt. ¡°what¡­¡± elder yang was dumbfounded, finding it difficult to imagine it was true. now it had reached the most challenging stage, but yang chen was still refining smoothly. the meticulous steps, the dazzling details, yang chen seemed to grasp perfectly. there wasn¡¯t a single mistake, as if his alchemy technique had been etched into yang chen¡¯s mind. ¡°bang!¡± suddenly, the alchemy furnace opened, and a condensed elixir, propelled by the force of the furnace, leaped out from within. with quick reflexes, yang chen caught the pill. he wiped his sweat. for him, imitating elder yang¡¯s refining technique and ensuring that there was only a slight deviation in detail and that a clear flame pill was produced at the end was challenging. anyone else would have collapsed under such a complicated process. however, there¡¯s nothing he could do. after all, he couldn¡¯t reveal his original alchemy techniques. otherwise, elder yang would be completely dumbfounded, and there would be no explanation. should he claim that he created them himself? as he pondered, elder yang had already sprung up from his chair. he could hardly believe his eyes, looking at the clear flame pill in shock, his heart overwhelmed with emotions. with just one attempt, yang chen had refined a clear flame pill. what¡­ elder yang grabbed yang chen¡¯s arm, tears streaming down his face, ¡°hahaha, that¡¯s great, yang chen, yang chen. i¡¯ve waited too long for you. do you know how long i¡¯ve been holding on to the foundation of the yang family¡¯s alchemy lineage? what i desperately needed was a good seedling, and you are that seedling i¡¯ve been waiting for.¡± for a clan to rise, the key lies in the next generation. when it came to alchemy, the yang family was indeed supported by elder yang alone. what he most wanted to see was someone who could take over and support the yang family¡¯s alchemy lineage after he got old. ¡°focus on learning alchemy without distractions. with time, you will certainly become a top alchemy master, even surpassing me,¡± he said. yang chen chuckled, ¡°second master, you¡¯re overpraising me.¡± ¡°no, not at all. refining a clear flame pill with just one attempt is a feat that even the alchemy geniuses of the major clans cannot achieve. yang chen, you are truly the number one alchemy genius i¡¯ve ever seen!¡± elder yang said without exaggeration, his emotions running high. he had been to the flourishing lands outside the great wilderness. indeed, the geniuses outside the great wilderness were much better than those within. but such a freakishly talented individual like yang chen, who could learn his alchemy technique after watching it only twice and succeed in refining a clear flame pill on his first attempt, was the first of his kind he had encountered. even those top geniuses from the outside world would need at least four or five tries to discern all the details. they were already considered geniuses among geniuses. upon entering major alchemy sects, they were bound to be highly sought-after. but yang chen needed only two attempts! little did he know, in his previous life, yang chen was always able to learn someone¡¯s alchemy techniques after watching just once. he had successfully learned from countless alchemy grandmasters without their knowledge, which was one of the reasons for his rise to fame. because no one else could learn another¡¯s alchemy techniques after one attempt, even under the scrutiny of anti-theft measures, let alone refine the elixirs. however, in this life, yang chen didn¡¯t dare to be too high-profile. yet he still underestimated his alchemy talent from his past life. even twice was enough to leave elder yang speechless with shock. at this moment, elder yang said with trembling excitement, ¡°yang chen, i will take you to see the clan leader now. with such talent, it would be a crime if you are not appreciated and recognized by the family. you are only thirteen years old and have already become a grade 1 high-rank alchemist, not to mention your astonishing comprehension. the rise of the yang family is hopeful.¡± with that, elder yang directly dragged yang chen to report the matter to the clan leader. for him, the most important thing now was to inform the yang family that yang chen was a rare alchemy genius and the hope for the family¡¯s future alchemy. what nonsense about yang chen being useless and unambitious, Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Chapter 22: Clan Leader’s Neglect_1 chapter 25: chapter 22: clan leader¡¯s neglect_1 translator: 549690339 elder yang was filled with joy and couldn¡¯t wait to take yang chen to meet the yang family patriarch. it didn¡¯t take long before yang chen and elder yang arrived at the patriarch¡¯s courtyard. ¡°what, the patriarch is currently entertaining an honored guest?¡± elder yang frowned. the old servant guarding the residence knew of elder yang¡¯s status and didn¡¯t dare to be impolite. he respectfully said, ¡°in response to second master¡¯s question, the patriarch did instruct us that he is hosting an honored guest. no one is allowed to disturb him without his command. if second master doesn¡¯t have any important matters, it¡¯s better to come back another day.¡± elder yang was not willing to give up so easily, treating the current yang chen like a treasured golden ingot in his heart. for yang chen to receive attention from the family was now the top priority in his heart. with such talent, delaying even a day would be a great mistake in his eyes. ¡°i have an extremely important matter right now!¡± elder yang said sternly. the servant hesitated but eventually responded, ¡°in that case, i will go report to the patriarch and ask second master to wait for a while outside!¡± ¡°that¡¯ll do,¡± elder yang waved his hand. after the servant left, elder yang smiled and said, ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t worry. once the patriarch learns about this, he will definitely reward you greatly and make you a top priority for nurturing.¡± ¡°if that¡¯s the case, i¡¯ll have to thank second master for his cultivation,¡± yang chen sincerely hoped for some resources as well. in the path of martial arts cultivation, resources were of utmost importance. he was once called bo le, very skilled at nurturing geniuses, and understood the importance of resources even more deeply. elder yang now found yang chen more and more pleasing to the eye, even his eyebrows were dancing with delight. just as he was about to say something, his eyes darted and he hurriedly said respectfully, ¡°greetings, patriarch!¡± yang chen was startled and realized an additional person had emerged from the courtyard without his notice. this middle-aged man looked much younger than elder yang. his powerful cultivation gave yang chen a sense of astonishment. to him, this middle-aged man seemed to be no less powerful than li youyan of the li family. ¡°a spirit martial realm expert!¡± yang chen realized the man¡¯s identity as he was shocked to his core. this middle-aged man was none other than the yang family patriarch. seeing elder yang repeatedly hinting at him, yang chen didn¡¯t dare to put on airs and immediately said, ¡°greetings, patriarch!¡± ¡°hmm, no need for excessive courtesy,¡± the yang family patriarch said with a dominating aura, dismissing the gesture with a casual tone. only then did elder yang rise and say, ¡°patriarch, i heard from your servant earlier that you are entertaining a distinguished guest. i took the liberty of requesting an audience. i hope the patriarch may pardon me.¡± ¡°indeed, this guest is distinguished. however, you came at the right time as the guest had just left not long ago,¡± the yang family head, yang jinhe, stood with his hands behind his back looking pleased. apparently, the conversation with the ¡®distinguished guest¡¯ was quite satisfactory to him. elder yang let out a sigh of relief. yang jinhe then asked, ¡°second elder, i heard that you have an important matter to discuss with me. what has happened?¡± seeing the topic approaching its main point, elder yang quickly grinned and said, ¡°patriarch, it¡¯s like this¡­¡± elder yang recounted yang chen¡¯s accomplishments without any omissions. however, to elder yang¡¯s disappointment, the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t show any surprise or joy on his face. he just glanced at yang chen and said, ¡°is he the alchemy genius you mentioned?¡± ¡°exactly, patriarch, yang chen has a very strong foundation in alchemy. he learned the technique for refining clear flame pills in just one attempt. such talent is extremely rare even in the vast wilderness. i think yang chen definitely deserves the patriarch¡¯s focused cultivation!¡± afraid that yang jinhe would underestimate yang chen, elder yang didn¡¯t dare to pause and continued, ¡°of course, although yang chen had some unsavory past experiences, people can change. i hope patriarch won¡¯t deny his current talent because of his past.¡± yang chen felt grateful to elder yang for promoting him so enthusiastically. he had already made up his mind to express his gratitude to elder yang in the future when he had the opportunity. however, elder yang¡¯s enthusiastic promotion didn¡¯t seem to have any effect. the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t even look at yang chen and said, ¡°second elder, the coming of age ceremony is coming up. an alchemy genius is not the primary focus for our clan, only the martial arts have been eternal. you should know this as well.¡± ¡°but, patriarch¡­¡± elder yang couldn¡¯t believe that the patriarch was dismissing yang chen like this. what was going on? usually, yang jinhe wouldn¡¯t be so dismissive of alchemy, even if he didn¡¯t pay much attention to it. seeing that elder yang was still unwilling to give up, the patriarch¡¯s expression darkened, and he said coldly, ¡°what, second elder, did you not hear what i said?¡± ¡°yes, patriarch!¡± although elder yang held a high status, he was still one level below the patriarch, so he could only sigh and say, ¡°in that case, i won¡¯t disturb the patriarch any longer.¡± the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t try to keep him and waved, instructing the old servant to send off elder yang and yang chen. soon, the old servant returned and respectfully stood in front of yang jinhe. yang jinhe glanced at the old servant and asked, ¡°what, do you have any doubts?¡± the old servant awkwardly said, ¡°no one can deceive the patriarch¡¯s eyes. while it¡¯s true that alchemy is not as important as martial arts, it is still an essential part of supporting the existence of martial arts. patriarch, normally you wouldn¡¯t dismiss alchemy like this. what¡¯s going on today?¡± yang jinhe sighed, ¡°it¡¯s strange indeed. today, elder li youyan from the li family commerce group came to visit me personally, saying that they want to cooperate with our yang family. you know that the great wilderness is quite chaotic now. the li family has always been self-sufficient as a chamber of commerce, without any cooperation or dealings with other major clans. they only came to our yang family, so how can i not take this matter seriously?¡± ¡°but, this humble servant is not very smart, how is the li family commerce group connected to the way of alchemy?¡± the old servant asked curiously. yang jinhe let out a sigh, ¡°i¡¯m also not sure what kind of tricks li youyan is up to. but he did say that he saw a genius in our yang family and appreciated them. he even said that his cooperation with yang family today depended on that genius¡¯s face. when i asked who this genius was, li youyan laughed and said i was asking knowingly¡­¡± ¡°who is the genius that li youyan mentioned?¡± the old servant was curious as well. ¡°i really don¡¯t know. i wonder what medicine li youyan is selling in his gourd,¡± yang jinhe said, ¡°however, li youyan said that he would come to our yang family coming of age ceremony personally this year to demonstrate his cooperation with us. as the head of the family, how could i ignore this? right now, my main focus is cultivating the genius that li youyan mentioned.¡± ¡°as for the alchemy genius, while it is important, it¡¯s currently more important to focus on the person li youyan appreciates. i¡¯m guessing it¡¯s probably one of yang wu and the other promising youngsters. as for yang chen, we can delay his development for now.¡± Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: Chapter 23: Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer_1 chapter 26: chapter 23: body refining realm fourth layer_1 translator: 549690339 even after racking his brains, the yang family patriarch couldn¡¯t figure out who the genius admired by li youyan was. yet, even if he exhausted his mind, he probably wouldn¡¯t have realized that li youyan¡¯s intended person was the ¡®yang chen¡¯ he had just looked down upon. li youyan was interested in cooperating with the yang family, who had the dan medical, and to be more precise, he wanted to cooperate with yang chen. in order to build a relationship with yang chen, li youyan put in a lot of effort. he didn¡¯t want to contact yang chen directly, so he found the yang family head, indirectly trying to establish a good relationship with yang chen. he sincerely believed that yang chen was a genius cultivated secretly by the yang family, and the reason he seemed so useless was entirely an effect created by the yang family to pleasantly surprise everyone. however, he had no idea that yang chen actually held no significant status in the yang family. thus, this farce occurred. yang chen, of course, had no knowledge of this matter. elder yang was now frustrated by the situation. although he didn¡¯t lose his temper in front of the yang family patriarch, it didn¡¯t mean he wasn¡¯t angry. ¡°sigh, yang chen, i didn¡¯t expect this to happen either. usually, the clan leader pays more attention to martial arts than the way of alchemy, but he shouldn¡¯t have looked down on alchemy so much,¡± elder yang sighed with regret. yang chen was also puzzled, but his demeanor was much calmer than elder yang¡¯s. he had experienced too many ups and downs in his previous life, so he wasn¡¯t easily defeated. he smiled and said, ¡°second master, maybe yang chen¡¯s luck is not enough yet.¡± seeing that yang chen didn¡¯t seem to be affected by the incident at all, elder yang was suddenly stunned: ¡°yang chen, i was originally going to console you, but i didn¡¯t expect that you wouldn¡¯t take it to heart.¡± yang chen calmly said, ¡°second master, when i initially lost the gambling battle and even had suicidal thoughts, i realized my mistake after failing to commit suicide. now, i won¡¯t be so easily defeated.¡± ¡°good, well said. life is full of ups and downs. who hasn¡¯t experienced failure in their time? being able to understand this is best. past failures will only make you more mature, honing your mind like a solid copper wall and iron barrier. in contrast, what the other young members of the yang family lack is failure,¡± elder yang sighed with emotion. what he said was true. those young masters of the yang family were all arrogant and disdainful, and what they lacked was failure. everyone needs failure, and too many people in the yang family have not experienced it. only through failure can a person be reborn through fire and jump over the dragon¡¯s gate! although yang chen didn¡¯t gain the approval of the yang family patriarch, in elder yang¡¯s eyes, yang chen was still an uncut jade with infinite possibilities. after the conversation just now, elder yang¡¯s eyes sparkled even more: ¡°yang chen, even though you didn¡¯t get the recognition of the clan leader, i won¡¯t let you down. if the family won¡¯t give you resources, i will!¡± ¡°second master, this really isn¡¯t necessary,¡± yang chen said, surprised and immediately refusing. ¡°yang chen, you don¡¯t need to refuse this. the clan leader¡¯s disregard for you today is also related to me. this is my compensation to you, to make myself feel better, so don¡¯t reject it,¡± elder yang said, with an indisputable tone in his voice. seeing that elder yang¡¯s mind was made up, yang chen could only nod and agree. he could see that elder yang was indeed full of guilt over what had just happened. soon, elder yang took out a large amount of alchemy materials to provide an excellent alchemy environment for yang chen, as compensation for him. yang chen didn¡¯t refuse, and after getting these resources, he returned home and made a clear plan for them. he didn¡¯t plan to use elder yang¡¯s heavenly materials and earthly treasures immediately but decided to wait until the materials from the li family commerce group arrived before making plans. according to his current idea and elder yang¡¯s resources, along with the materials from the li family commerce group, with his ability, the medicinal bath he could create could even bring him up to the body refining realm fourth layer instantly. unfortunately, due to the scarcity of resources, if he had enough resources, he could do even better. ¡°now is not the time to rush. i can only wait for the resources from the li family commerce group to arrive,¡± yang chen returned home, sat cross-legged on the bed, began to adjust his breath quietly, and gradually started cultivation. ¡­ yang chen trusted the li family commerce group¡¯s reputation, and sure enough, the resources arrived in a few days. what surprised yang chen was that the shopkeeper of the li family commerce group had changed. the new shopkeeper was the page boy who had served him respectfully when he visited the li family commerce group last time. this page boy could be said to have turned over a new leaf, successfully becoming the shopkeeper of the li family commerce group, and enjoying his success. however, he didn¡¯t become arrogant because of his promotion. he knew very well that the reason the former shopkeeper, zhao xiaowen, was ousted was because of yang chen.in the light of this, the little page boy dared not be negligent and said: ¡°young master yang chen, these resources were gathered by our chamber of commerce according to your instructions in the past few days. they have been sent to you now.¡± ¡°oh, i must thank manager liu for making this trip personally.¡± yang chen already knew the identity of this page boy and said with a faint smile. ¡°not at all, not at all.¡± manager liu didn¡¯t dare to put on airs in front of yang chen, lowering his head and bowing in response: ¡°with the resources delivered, elder li youyan from our chamber of commerce also has a personal message for young master yang chen.¡± this raised yang chen¡¯s eyebrows: ¡°oh, what¡¯s the matter, let¡¯s hear it!¡± ¡°it¡¯s like this, elder li youyan will also personally attend this yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony. he hopes that you can make a name for yourself at the ceremony and take this opportunity to discuss cooperation with the yang family.¡± manager liu lowered his voice. yang chen nodded thoughtfully. soon, manager liu left. yang chen accepted these valuable resources and watched manager liu and the others leave with gears turning in his mind. quickly, he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°that zhao xiaowen, as the former manager of the li family commerce group, was giving me a hard time a few days ago, but now he¡¯s been replaced¡­¡± with his wisdom, a little pondering led him to guess that zhao xiaowen¡¯s replacement was by no means coincidental. ¡°this li family commerce group intends to befriend me.¡± yang chen muttered to himself. if they didn¡¯t have such intentions, how could the li family commerce group replace zhao xiaowen and discuss cooperation with the yang family during the coming of age ceremony? ¡°it seems that my identity as a dan medical has indeed caught the attention of the li family commerce group.¡± yang chen grinned, then shook his head and focused on the resources in the storage bag. seeing these resources, yang chen gained much confidence: ¡°with these resources, making a medicinal bath to upgrade my strength to the body refining realm fourth layer will be a breeze.¡± when this idea crossed his mind, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but feel excited. he eagerly returned home, focusing on the resources sent by the li family commerce group.¡¯ as for making the medicinal bath, yang chen naturally is a master of alchemy. with the resources in hand, he spent a day and a night completing the concoction. then, he directly immersed himself in the medicinal bath, starting the process of refining his body with its help. this medicinal bath was more than ten times stronger than the previous one. given his current strength and cultivation level, yang chen found it hard to digest the medicinal power in the bath in a short time. so, he took his time soaking in the bath, absorbing the power bit by bit. time slipped away, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had passed¡­ on the morning of the seventh day, yang chen, who was immersed in the tub, suddenly woke up. he opened his eyes, and the water in the tub splashed out. at this moment, yang chen laughed out loud: ¡°great! i¡¯ve reached the body refining realm fourth layer, and there¡¯s even a faint tendency towards the fifth layer. this is truly amazing. it seems my talent exceeds even my expectations!¡± he had originally thought that using this medicinal bath would barely get him to the body refining realm fourth layer. medicinal baths put high demands on one¡¯s body talent. for a person who can¡¯t step into the path of martial arts cultivation, no medicinal bath would suffice, no matter how strong the power. however, yang chen¡¯s natural talent was extraordinary. combined with the medicinal bath, he broke through the barrier to the body refining realm fourth layer, and even approached the fifth layer, achieving the peak of the fourth layer. having reached the peak of the fourth layer in one go, yang chen was overjoyed. at least this time, he had the ability to truly challenge others. ¡°body refining realm fourth layer, i¡¯m really looking forward to this coming of age ceremony.¡± yang chen grinned, revealing a smile. being looked at with colored eyes for a long time, even the most good-natured person would inevitably feel discontented. during this coming of age ceremony, he also needed people to change their perception of him. Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: Chapter 24: Martial Skills_1 chapter 27: chapter 24: martial skills_1 translator: 549690339 of course, merely reaching the body refining realm fourth layer would not be enough for him to achieve great results in the coming of age ceremony. right now, he had no martial skills to use. martial skills are essential means for martial artists to fight against enemies. a powerful martial skill is usually a necessary condition for defeating an opponent. the yang family has the wuji pavilion as a collection of martial skills, and many of the yang family members possess powerful martial skills. although these martial skills have their strong points, in general, if he were to participate in the coming of age ceremony without any martial skills, he might be defeated by a genius in the body refining realm third layer, who possessed martial skills. ¡°there¡¯s still enough time, about two months left. i¡¯ll use these two months to cultivate martial skills,¡± thought yang chen. in his previous life¡¯s memory, he naturally had a lot of martial skills. once these martial skills were revealed, not only in the great wilderness but also in the entire north mountain county, blood would be shed all over. that was the key. these martial skills weren¡¯t something he could cultivate at his current stage, and he didn¡¯t have many suitable for the body refining realm. selecting an appropriate one without being too dazzling and frightening others was truly a matter worth pondering. after all, he couldn¡¯t guarantee if anyone would target him because of his exquisite martial skills. with this in mind, yang chen muttered to himself, ¡°it seems i need to make another trip to the wuji pavilion.¡± wuji pavilion, where the yang family¡¯s martial skills were stored. yang chen¡¯s memory of it wasn¡¯t fresh, but finding this place wasn¡¯t difficult. ¡°elder yang si, i¡¯m here to enter the wuji pavilion and browse through some martial skills,¡± said yang chen respectfully to the white-bearded old man in the pavilion. this white-bearded elder was one of the nine elders of the yang family, known as elder yang si, a fourth elder, and held an equal status with elder yang. he was in charge of the wuji pavilion¡¯s martial skills and had a position just below the yang family¡¯s grand elder and clan leader. yang siye was originally meditating with his eyes closed, but now he opened his eyes upon hearing the sound. he sneered when he saw it was yang chen, ¡°yang chen, is it you?¡± ¡°indeed, it is me,¡± said yang chen with an awkward expression on his face. it seemed that his reputation in front of elder yang si was just as bad. otherwise, he didn¡¯t think someone with a much higher status like the fourth elder would remember him. seeing that it was yang chen, elder yang si spoke in a stiff tone, ¡°yang chen, aren¡¯t you unable to cultivate martial arts? why are you here at the wuji pavilion?¡± yang chen replied, ¡°elder yang si, who told you that i can¡¯t cultivate martial arts?¡± ¡°everyone in the yang family knows about this matter. alright, don¡¯t waste my time. if there¡¯s nothing else, just leave,¡± said elder yang si expressionlessly. however, he didn¡¯t sound too harsh thanks to his seniority. nevertheless, this sense of contempt still made yang chen quite unhappy. he was determined to visit the wuji pavilion to review martial skills today, and he wouldn¡¯t back down because of some setbacks. seeing that elder yang si didn¡¯t take him seriously, yang chen¡¯s face turned solemn, and he threw a punch with full force. a loud thud followed. the next moment, dust flew up, and the lion stone statue on the wuji pavilion¡¯s door trembled. a piece of its ear fell off to the ground with a clatter. this scene made elder yang si widen his eyes, somewhat in disbelief of the situation before him. the stone statue was made of special materials and had extremely strong defense. without a thousand catties of strength, it was impossible to shake it. and yang chen had just removed an ear from the statue with a casual punch, which meant that his strength had exceeded a thousand catties. what did a thousand catties of strength represent? it represented that yang chen had at least reached the body refining realm fourth layer. ¡°i took the liberty to be bold out of helplessness and wonder if elder yang si has any further guidance on yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation?¡± yang chen said with a respectful bow, not fearing that yang siye would be unfair. yang siye was apparently an upright person, and his brows furrowed as his thoughts raced, creating a storm in his heart. nevertheless, as a yang family elder with vast experience, he quickly calmed down and asked with some surprise in his tone, ¡°yang chen, which level of the body refining realm have you reached?¡± ¡°i have reached the body refining realm fourth layer,¡± answered yang chen honestly. yang siye paused for a moment, and then murmured, ¡°indeed, the body refining realm fourth layer. you¡¯re a good kid, why is your reputation so terrible?¡± ¡°elder yang si, rumors stop at wise men. i believe you won¡¯t judge a person based on one-sided rumors,¡± said yang chen with a smile. ¡°that¡¯s true!¡± elder yang si stroked his beard and sighed, ¡°it¡¯s me who¡¯s wrong, trying to judge a person from one-sided rumors. at your young age, you¡¯ve reached the body refining realm fourth layer, which deserves special care from the clan. i¡¯ll report this to the family head.¡± what did it mean that yang chen reached the body refining realm fourth layer with this level of cultivation? it meant that yang chen was an absolute genius. how many thirteen-year-olds in the yang family were about to reach the adult stage and achieve the body refining realm fourth layer? just two or three at most. these two or three had long been singled out as the focus of the yang family¡¯s cultivation efforts. each of them was carefully chosen and nurtured by the yang family. after all, they would become the pillars of the yang family someday. he originally thought that there would only be two or three young yang family members reaching the body refining realm fourth layer in this generation, but another one with a terrible reputation ¨C yang chen ¨C had emerged. the martial arts cultivation he just demonstrated was already approaching the fifth level of body refining realm. ¡°good kid!¡± elder yang si couldn¡¯t help but praise. yang chen quickly said, ¡°elder yang si, i want to focus on studying martial skills in the coming days so that i¡¯ll have a self-defense method during the coming of age ceremony. i hope you can keep my martial arts cultivation a secret.¡± elder yang si was very clever and immediately understood yang chen¡¯s plan to take everyone by surprise. ¡°good, good, good! not being complacent and being steady is a good thing!¡± yang chen smiled slightly. the element of surprise was secondary to what he really wanted. revealing his strength now would undoubtedly reduce his trump card at the coming of age ceremony. only by taking the enemy by surprise can one win a hundred battles. elder yang si wore a solemn expression while carrying his hands behind his back, ¡°alright, since you¡¯ve reached the body refining realm fourth layer, applying martial skills is indeed vital to you. feel free to choose any martial skill within the wuji pavilion.¡± Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: Chapter 25: Cloud-Pulling Fist, Pulling the Void Fist_1 chapter 28: chapter 25: cloud-pulling fist, pulling the void fist_1 translator: 549690339 yang chen hurriedly expressed his gratitude: ¡°in that case, this junior will respectfully obey.¡± soon, he entered the wuji pavilion and began choosing martial skills. the wuji pavilion of the yang family had numerous martial skills, but their quality was quite lacking in yang chen¡¯s view. the martial skills were simply too underwhelming. although there were many of them, none caught his discerning eye. of course, he did not expect to find any impressive martial skills in the yang family¡¯s remote area. ¡°shadowless leg.¡± ¡°hundred steps.¡± ¡°these famous yang family exclusive techniques are really too subpar,¡± yang chen sighed. it wasn¡¯t surprising that the yang family¡¯s martial skills didn¡¯t meet his standards. he searched around until he suddenly exclaimed, ¡°ah, pulling the void fist!¡± his gaze settled on a jade slip with the name ¡°pulling the void fist¡± engraved on it. this pulling the void fist was not anything special, but after studying it closely, he thought of a very suitable martial skill for refining the body, the ¡°cloud-pulling fist.¡± yang chen quickly laughed to himself: ¡°so that¡¯s how it is. i didn¡¯t expect to find the simplified version of cloud-pulling fist in such a remote place.¡± the cloud-pulling fist was practiced by low-level body refining cultivators in the major sects of the flourishing lands where yang chen lived in his previous life. here in the vast wilderness, it would cause a bloody storm. compared to the martial skills in the yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion, the cloud-pulling fist was worlds apart. and the pulling the void fist, placed inside the yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion, turned out to be a simplified version of the cloud-pulling fist. ¡°most likely, some disciple with extremely poor talent from a major sect was expelled and brought the simplified version of the cloud-pulling fist to the vast wilderness, renaming it pulling the void fist. interesting, the pulling the void fist originated from the cloud-pulling fist. if i cultivate the cloud-pulling fist, there will be an easy explanation,¡± yang chen mumbled to himself. what he was afraid of was that he would eventually display some powerful martial skills, which would inevitably attract envious eyes and make it difficult to explain. but the pulling the void fist, originating from the cloud-pulling fist, followed the same course. it¡¯s just that cloud-pulling fist was much more profound than pulling the void fist. as for the cloud-pulling fist, it existed within his memory. this convinced yang chen to make up his mind: ¡°in that case, i¡¯ll start my martial arts training with the cloud-pulling fist.¡± with this thought, yang chen left with the pulling the void fist. ¡°have you made your choice?¡± at this moment, yang siye¡¯s tone was much more amiable towards yang chen. yang chen smiled slightly, bowed and said: ¡°fourth master, this junior has chosen the pulling the void fist.¡± ¡°oh? pulling the void fist, although it is powerful, it is not mainstream. when perfected, it has too many limitations and flaws. are you sure you want to practice this pulling the void fist?¡± elder yang si asked with doubts. yang chen had already thought of an excuse: ¡°fourth master, i have considered everything you mentioned. however, i feel that pulling the void fist is very suitable for me, so i chose it. as for the future, i can choose other martial arts to make up for it.¡± ¡°in that case, it¡¯s good that you know what¡¯s best for you. my earlier advice to you wasn¡¯t in vain.¡± yang siye stroked his beard, showing no displeasure, and said: ¡°you take this pulling the void fist. if you can learn it completely within ten days, i won¡¯t charge you any spirit stones.¡± ¡°if you haven¡¯t mastered it after ten days, you¡¯ll have to bring the pulling the void fist manual back and pay ten spirit stones to continue reading. remember the ten-day limit. don¡¯t make this old man come looking for you.¡± yang chen knew the rules and smiled lightly, ¡°junior understands and will not let fourth master make a trip in person.¡± ¡°as long as you know.¡± yang siye waved his hand. yang chen stood up and withdrew¡­. after that, yang chen returned home and began to ponder the memory of the cloud-pulling fist in his mind. ¡°the cloud-pulling fist combines both hardness and softness, divided into two types of force: hard and soft. it¡¯s a fist technique that integrates both, and it can be considered the best martial skill in the body refining realm.¡± yang chen muttered to himself. for the next few days, he practiced the cloud-pulling fist in the courtyard. to completely master the cloud-pulling fist, it would take at least one month. however, mastering 20% of the cloud-pulling fist was enough for him to report back to wuji pavilion. after all, the pulling the void fist in yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion was merely a simplified version of the superior cloud-pulling fist. for yang chen, who had the cloud-pulling fist, it was a piece of cake to reach the standard of pulling the void fist. at this moment, yang chen twisted his fists under the sun as sweat poured down his face. soon, the sound of footsteps rang out, and gu mingyue, holding a handkerchief in her small hand, began to wipe the sweat off resting yang chen¡¯s body. her movements were careful and gentle, warming yang chen¡¯s heart. ¡°young master, you¡¯ve been practicing for several hours. take a break.¡± gu mingyue said worriedly as she wiped the sweat off yang chen¡¯s brow. yang chen grinned and looked at gu mingyue, who had changed into new clothes, feeling very satisfied. ¡°mingyue, you look so much more beautiful in these new clothes than before.¡± although yang chen¡¯s words were meant as casual praise, gu mingyue saw them differently. her face flushed red upon hearing yang chen compliment her beauty. at this sensitive period, it was natural for them to be somewhat self-conscious. theoretically, once yang chen passed the coming of age ceremony, there would immediately be people from other clans proposing marriage. in the great wilderness, people usually marry around the age of fourteen. when the time came, yang chen would marry a wife, and she would become his concubine. with just two months left before the coming of age ceremony, gu mingyue¡¯s heart raced at the thought¡­ quickly changing the subject, she lowered her head and asked softly, ¡°young master, what about those spirit stones¡­¡± yang chen interrupted her, ¡°enough about the spirit stones. didn¡¯t i tell you before? if one piece of clothing isn¡¯t enough to spend them all, just buy a few more. do i look like someone who lacks spirit stones? oh right, where¡¯s my sister?¡± for the past few days, yang chen hadn¡¯t seen yang caidie at all. the meals were all prepared by gu mingyue. gu mingyue opened her big eyes and said softly, ¡°young master, young lady entered the monster beast mountain when you were in seclusion.¡± ¡°what is she doing in the monster beast mountain again?¡± yang chen was puzzled. he knew what kind of place monster beast mountain was. entering the place without the cultivation level of the fifth layer of body refining realm was akin to seeking death. his sister had mysterious and profound cultivation, which was why she dared to go there. however, even spirit martial artists could not guarantee that nothing dangerous would happen in the lair of demonic beasts. gently sticking out her tongue, gu mingyue said with a smile, ¡°young lady said that since you, young master, are a genius, she should catch some demonic beasts to help nourish your body. also, with the coming of age ceremony approaching, if you pass the assessment, young lady will hold a feast to celebrate. in fact, she has gone to various clans to find her good friends, ready to cheer for you during the coming of age ceremony.¡± yang chen touched his nose, recalling yang caidie¡¯s doting love for him, and couldn¡¯t help but laugh bitterly. his sister¡¯s expectations weren¡¯t very high for him, as merely passing the assessment deserved celebration. his goal was far more than just passing the assessment of the coming of age ceremony. Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 26: The Significance of Coming of Age Ceremony_1 chapter 29: chapter 26: the significance of coming of age ceremony_1 translator: 549690339 yang chen had already reached the standard for the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± early on. as for the ten spirit stones required to learn the ¡°pulling the void fist¡±, yang chen was not willing to spend the money unjustly. therefore, on the fourth day, he came to the wuji pavilion again, intending to demonstrate the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± in front of elder yang si. there were rules in wuji pavilion. if one could successfully learn an extraordinary martial skill within ten days, there would be no need to spend spirit stones. this rule was to press the most out of the talents of the yang family brothers, enabling them to cultivate martial skills more quickly and diligently. if you could practice successfully within ten days, the yang family would not take the spirit stones. if you couldn¡¯t, just hand over the spirit stones obediently. of course, there were very few who could successfully cultivate a martial skill within ten days¡­ this made elder yang si puzzled and confused when he saw yang chen returning to wuji pavilion. he wondered, ¡°yang chen, why have you come back?¡± it had only been four days. was it because yang chen felt that ¡°pulling the void fist¡± was not suitable for him, and he wanted to come back to choose another martial skill? this caused elder yang si to frown and feel somewhat unhappy. it should be known that the most taboo thing in practicing martial skills is to be fickle. learning one thing today and another thing tomorrow is undoubtedly a great taboo for martial artists. however, yang chen¡¯s answer was beyond his expectation. at this moment, yang chen respectfully said, ¡°fourth master, i have successfully mastered the ¡®pulling the void fist,¡¯ and naturally, i have to come to wuji pavilion to show it to you.¡± ¡°what!¡± elder yang si was dumbfounded for a while, ¡°are you serious?¡± ¡°yes,¡± yang chen said with a faint smile. elder yang si still couldn¡¯t believe his ears. he stepped forward and said, ¡°yang chen, you should know the meaning of deceiving the family elders.¡± yang chen said with a respectful bow, ¡°fourth master, you have nothing to worry about. even if i had more courage, i would never dare to deceive you.¡± elder yang si was satisfied with these words, and he waved his hand, ¡°talking sweetly is not as good as showing it to me personally. you say you have successfully mastered the ¡®pulling the void fist,¡¯ then show it to me in front of me. you should know that to waive the spirit stones, you need to learn at least thirty percent of the ¡®pulling the void fist,¡¯ even if it¡¯s the bare minimum!¡± ¡°i understand,¡± yang chen responded clearly, not intending to waste time. as soon as his words fell, he stomped on the ground with both feet. with a ¡°pah¡± sound and accompanied by dust flying in the air, yang chen¡¯s fists began to slowly dance and move with his body. as someone proficient with the ¡°cloud-pulling fist¡±, it was an easy task for yang chen to demonstrate the effect of pulling the void fist and meet elder yang si¡¯s requirements. compared to the cloud-pulling fist, the pulling the void fist was significantly less profound. firm strength and soft strength. both of yang chen¡¯s hands were used, one firm and one soft. they complemented each other in a blend of yin and yang, exuding an awe-inspiring power. seeing this scene, elder yang si was stunned in place. he couldn¡¯t even believe his eyes and rubbed them, his gaze filled with shock. it was a shock that came from the depths of his soul. ¡°how is this possible!¡± elder yang si¡¯s pupils contracted violently. as one of the nine elders of the yang family, elder yang si held a high status and had reached the peak of the refinement realm. he had seen many geniuses, but few could astonish him as much as today. it was already shocking enough that he had mastered a martial skill to perfection in just four days. but yang chen¡¯s performance far exceeded his expectations. as the guardian of the wuji pavilion, elder yang si naturally had a deep understanding of the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± martial skill. even if the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± was cultivated to perfection, it might not necessarily be better than yang chen¡¯s. it was as if yang chen had taken the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± to another level, reaching a new benchmark. this made elder yang si think of a possibility: ¡°in learning a martial skill, they choose an alternative path. did my yang family actually produce such a genius?¡± many geniuses would incorporate their own ideas when learning martial skills and extend the original fixed path of a martial skill to display even greater power. such geniuses were undoubtedly rare and hard to come across.they had such a genius in their yang family! about half an incense stick¡¯s time later, yang chen finished the pulling the void fist calmly and gracefully. when yang chen saw elder yang si¡¯s face, still immersed in shock, he knew that he had achieved his goal. ¡°yang chen, are you¡­ are you sure you¡¯ve never practiced the pulling the void fist before?¡± elder yang si gulped down a mouthful of saliva, almost not daring to believe his own eyes as he spoke. yang chen said calmly, ¡°fourth master, i have never practiced the pulling the void fist before.¡± indeed, he had never practiced the pulling the void fist before. but, he knew the cloud-pulling fist too well. the pulling the void fist is an abridged version of the cloud-pulling fist, and what he practiced was the cloud-pulling fist, which could be considered the ancestor of the pulling the void fist. not surprisingly, elder yang si was so shocked that the pulling the void fist he had just practiced was a fusion of the cloud-pulling fist. in the outside world, the cloud-pulling fist, which was considered an exquisite martial skill, was enough to suppress elder yang si with just the tip of the iceberg exposed. at this moment, elder yang si found it hard to calm his emotions. he walked over, grabbed yang chen¡¯s shoulders, and said incoherently, ¡°good¡­ good! yang chen, you really are a promising seedling. the old man didn¡¯t misjudge you!¡± he had guarded the wuji pavilion for so many years and had seen many geniuses, but he had never seen one like yang chen before. he was overjoyed. when he first learned that yang chen was at the body refining realm fourth layer, he was a little surprised but not that happy. however, now it was different. he was happy from the bottom of his heart. ¡°yang chen, you must cherish your talent,¡± elder yang si said as he took a deep breath and patted yang chen on the shoulder. ¡°work hard in the coming of age ceremony. there are some things that the fourth master didn¡¯t want to meddle in, but after seeing your talent today, i will tell you in advance.¡± yang chen grew curious, ¡°please tell me, fourth master.¡± ¡°many yang family members think that the coming of age ceremony is an assessment, an occasion for internal competition. but in fact, it is not. on the one hand, it¡¯s for discovering talents within the tribe; on the other hand, it¡¯s a way to deter outsiders!¡± elder yang si stroked his beard, ¡°why does every clan in the great wild hundred clans have a coming of age ceremony every year? it¡¯s to deter the foreign races, so they know the strength of the talents in their own clans. our yang family is no exception. each coming of age ceremony is an opportunity to show off the family¡¯s strength.¡± ¡°if you talented youngsters perform poorly, it would be a disgrace to the yang family. if you perform well, then the yang family will gain prestige!¡± yang chen nodded thoughtfully, ¡°this junior understands.¡± he hadn¡¯t thought about it in detail initially, but now, upon reflection, he understood. why is it that when the coming of age ceremony approaches, many ladies begin to choose to enter into marriage alliances with talented young men of the yang family? because they fancy the talents of the yang family? perhaps that¡¯s part of the reason, but would their elders be so foolish? they are using the pretext of a marriage alliance to pick someone who can speak up for them in the yang family in the future. for example, yang wu. if he became the family head in the future, wouldn¡¯t the girl from the small clan who married him have a good life? ¡°you must shine in this coming of age ceremony and at least intimidate those insignificant people from foreign races,¡± elder yang si said with delight as he stroked his beard. ¡°fourth master, this junior will definitely do his best,¡± said yang chen with a grin. he didn¡¯t plan to hold back during the coming of age ceremony. ¡°alright, work hard,¡± said elder yang si. yang chen didn¡¯t stay any longer, ¡°in that case, this junior will take his leave.¡± watching the direction where yang chen left, elder yang si fell silent for a while before murmuring, ¡°this year¡¯s coming of age ceremony of the yang family seems to be more interesting than in previous years. i didn¡¯t expect yang chen to be so good at hiding his true abilities, even from my sharp eyes. i wonder if the yang family can produce a genius who can compete with the great tribes.¡± there are twelve great tribes in the great wilderness, and the yang family is only a middle-ranking tribe. great tribes earn their titles due to their outstanding qualities. at least during every coming of age ceremony, they would suppress other tribes, forcing those who wanted to replace them to give up their plans. although there are some promising seedlings in the yang family, elder yang si couldn¡¯t help but shake his head when he thought of the gap between them and the great tribes. he still didn¡¯t have much confidence in this matter. Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: Chapter 27: Basic Assessment of the Coming of Age Ceremony_1 chapter 30: chapter 27: basic assessment of the coming of age ceremony_1 translator: 549690339 as the time for the coming of age ceremony drew closer, yang chen became even more diligent in his training. although he had met elder yang si¡¯s expectations and perfectly mastered the ¡°pulling the void fist,¡± yang chen had not yet fully grasped the ¡°cloud-pulling fist.¡± before the ceremony began, he needed to have a good command of the ¡°cloud-pulling fist.¡± it had to be said that the talent of this body was beyond yang chen¡¯s expectations. yang chen had originally estimated that he would successfully learn the ¡°cloud-pulling fist¡± before the ceremony, but to his surprise, he had already fully mastered it a month before the ceremony began. in the remaining month, yang chen went to elder yang si to practice alchemy and consolidate his martial arts cultivation, making further progress¡­ and so, as time passed, the coming of age ceremony began. ¡°young master, you should wear this outfit.¡± ¡°this one, this one looks better.¡± yang caidie and gu mingyue helped yang chen choose his clothes. yang chen stood in the middle, helplessly saying: ¡°big sister, it¡¯s not necessary to dress so seriously, i¡¯m just going to attend the coming of age ceremony, not a blind date.¡± ¡°no, today is your coming of age day, it¡¯s a big day.¡± yang caidie said earnestly. ¡°young master, the young lady is right.¡± gu mingyue chimed in as well. yang caidie continued nervously: ¡°besides, who said the coming of age ceremony is not a dating event? as long as you perform well at the ceremony, a bunch of girls will fight to marry you. but, my dear brother, you don¡¯t have to try so hard. even if you fail the assessment, and no one wants to marry you, you still have your sister.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°and you have me too.¡± gu mingyue, fearing she¡¯d be forgotten, shouted hurriedly. now she was completely devoted to yang chen, her eyes filled with worship. she didn¡¯t know if it was because of her personality or because she followed yang caidie, but she believed yang caidie¡¯s words that yang chen was a genius and thus saw him as such. yang chen twisted his neck: ¡°alright, it¡¯s almost time, we should go.¡± ¡­ the coming of age ceremony began, undoubtedly the liveliest moment for the yang family. all the teenagers in the clan gathered at the yang family martial arts arena, accompanied by many elders from the clan. in addition, the nine elders and the yang family patriarch were all present. and the thirteen-year-olds who were about to become adults all gathered together. yang chen was among them. ¡°go, young master!¡± gu mingyue waved her little hand, her face red as she shouted. yang chen stood among these teenagers, counting about forty-some people, not much different from previous years. just like yang chen, yang heng was also among them. yang heng was originally yang chen¡¯s old rival. upon seeing yang chen, his face turned ugly. hearing gu mingyue cheering for yang chen, he was reminded of the time when he was humiliated by yang chen. at this moment, he was filled with anger and said emotionlessly: ¡°yang chen, i didn¡¯t expect you to have the guts to attend the coming of age ceremony. it seems like you¡¯re really ready to break the pot and get yourself expelled from the family.¡± ¡°really? it seems like my affairs are none of your business.¡± yang chen smiled slightly, appearing calm and composed. the more he saw yang chen¡¯s expression, the angrier yang heng became. soon, he laughed sarcastically: ¡°alright, yang chen, i¡¯ve underestimated your courage. however, i¡¯m curious about how your martial arts cultivation will support you during the ceremony. indeed, getting expelled from the family is the same for you no matter what. but, you better be careful during the coming of age ceremony.¡± he was prepared to seize the opportunity to cripple yang chen during the ceremony. after all, yang chen was terribly bad at martial arts cultivation. yang heng didn¡¯t believe that anyone in the clan could blame him for crippling yang chen. however, it would be difficult to deal with yang caidie. but once he passed the coming of age ceremony, even if yang caidie was powerful, would she dare to attack him in front of the yang family members? thinking of this, a hint of maliciousness flashed in yang heng¡¯s eyes.yang chen carefully observed the hint of malice in the surroundings. he couldn¡¯t help but shake his head in resignation. if yang heng had been honest during the coming of age ceremony, yang chen wouldn¡¯t bother with him, but if the other party insisted on being so blind, then he wouldn¡¯t mind being ruthless and teach him a lesson. ¡°alright, everyone is here,¡± clan leader yang jinhe stood at the front and said in a hard tone. as soon as he spoke, the whole scene quieted down. although yang heng was annoyed, he obediently closed his mouth. he knew that the coming of age ceremony would soon begin, under yang jinhe¡¯s announcement. usually, clan leader yang jinhe would rarely make appearances, but today was different, as the coming of age ceremony is one of the most solemn festivals of the yang family. every year on this day, the yang family patriarch would personally preside over the event because it concerned the family¡¯s reputation. like now, many people from other families had already gathered here. yang jinhe said solemnly, ¡°i announce the beginning of the coming of age ceremony. light the fire!¡± splash! under the moonlight, in the darkness of the night, torches were lit up one by one. with the illumination of the fire, the surroundings suddenly became bright. hands behind his back, yang jinhe gave a stern order, ¡°bring the wine!¡± next, in the second part of the ceremony, a group of servants carried bowls of wine and handed them to each young master. the meaning was clear ¨C once they drank the wine, they would be considered adults by today¡¯s standards. the wine was strong, but the youngsters had practiced drinking it at home before. yang chen was no exception. as for the wine, gu mingyue had prepared it earlier at home. he watched gu mingyue bring the wine with high spirits and drank the bowl in one gulp. the spicy flavor entered his mouth and rushed into his stomach. the next moment, the youngsters all smashed their bowls on the ground. yang jinhe nodded in satisfaction. ¡°having drunk this bowl of wine, the forty-seven of you are now considered adults. however, if you want to earn the recognition of others, you must show your strength!¡± yang jinhe glanced around and said coldly, ¡°in the following part, a basic assessment awaits you. are you ready?¡± ¡°we¡¯re ready.¡± in unison, the youngsters¡¯ powerful voices echoed deafeningly. after drinking the wine, they were somewhat excited. even the experienced yang chen¡¯s mood was stirred up. yang jinhe rarely showed a slight smile, ¡°bring the rocks!¡± following yang jinhe¡¯s command, huge rocks were brought into the martial arts arena. there were clear marks on these rocks. ¡°100 jin, 200 jin¡­¡± all the way up to 1500 jin. the amount of weight one could lift corresponded to their martial arts cultivation. this was the most basic assessment. yang jinhe didn¡¯t bother to explain the rules further, ¡°as you can see, these rocks represent your abilities. if you can lift a rock weighing 100 jin, you will pass the most basic assessment of becoming an adult. of course, the heavier the rock you can lift, the more outstanding you are. as for those who can¡¯t lift even a 100 jin rock, get lost and don¡¯t embarrass yourselves here.¡± as yang jinhe¡¯s words fell, the eyes of the young people present all focused on yang chen. clearly, they all believed they could pass the assessment. and the one most likely to fail seemed to be none other than yang chen. Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: Chapter 28: Who Received the Favor?_l chapter 31: chapter 28: who received the favor?_l translator: 549690339 this wasn¡¯t a strange thing after all, as yang chen was a well-known waste in the yang family. suddenly being stared at by so many pairs of eyes, yang chen appeared quite calm. he stood with his hands behind his back, as if he didn¡¯t see these gazes at all. yang jinhe also cast his gaze at yang chen, but he didn¡¯t linger long before he opened his mouth and said, ¡°alright, the ceremony officially begins!¡± immediately following, yang jinhe¡¯s old servant loudly called out, ¡°yang wanyou!¡± ¡°present!¡± the young man named yang wanyou excitedly ran forward. he glanced at the 300 jin boulder, rubbed his hands together, and in the next moment tightly hugged the 300 jin boulder and raised it high above his head. seeing this scene, many elders of the yang family nodded in approval. ¡°three hundred jin, yang wanyou, late stage of first layer of body refining realm!¡± the old servant called out. one hundred jin represented the first level of the body refining realm, four hundred jin represented the second level, and then for every three hundred jin, there was an increase of one level. next, the second member of the yang family clan stepped forward for the assessment. this also caused quite a stir among the elders who had come to watch the scene. ¡°i secretly tested my child, and he can lift 500 jin easily. he has a martial arts cultivation of the second level of the body refining realm. in this generation, my child is destined to become a dragon among people!¡± this family elder excitedly said. ¡°only 500 jin, our child can lift 600 jin boulders!¡± at the same time, many foreign race people were also quickly observing the yang family geniuses available for marriage alliances. for them, finding some geniuses from the yang family to form a marriage alliance with, and waiting for these geniuses to grow up and become the decision-makers of the yang family, would be a great gain for them. as for the current yang family patriarch, yang jinhe, he had already left early to visit the loft above, and to his surprise, he was receiving an honorable guest. similarly, the yang family elders, from the great elder to the ninth elder, were all seated here, showing the high status of this guest. this distinguished guest was an old man with white beard, wearing a black robe, wasn¡¯t it li youyan whom yang chen had seen before? li youyan and the yang family head, yang jinhe, sat together in chairs, chatting merrily. ¡°brother li, what do you think of this talent from our yang family, his name is yang heng, and he¡¯ll be up next. his advantage lies in dual cultivation of martial arts and alchemy, but don¡¯t underestimate his martial arts cultivation. i believe that yang heng has made a breakthrough in his martial arts cultivation in the past two months and should have reached the body refining realm third layer,¡± yang jinhe said tentatively. deep down, yang jinhe was still curious about which yang family genius li youyan appreciated. consequently, he tried several times. however, li youyan¡¯s expression was almost the same for each of the geniuses he pointed out, none of them caught his attention. when it came to yang heng, li youyan¡¯s expression was the same, he leisurely savored the tea and casually said, ¡°oh!¡± seeing li youyan¡¯s uninterested face, yang jinhe started to feel both amused and helpless, as he was unsure which yang family genius had caught li youyan¡¯s eye. but li youyan had no intention of mentioning it. at this time, the assessment was still ongoing. as yang jinhe had said, it was yang heng¡¯s turn next. ¡°yang heng! ¡° as yang heng¡¯s name was called, his mouth curled up, and he glanced at yang chen meaningfully before striding forward to the center. he disregarded the 100 jin, 200 jin, and 300 jin boulders. obviously, yang heng¡¯s skills were not something that could be measured by a 300 jin boulder. this made many spectators involuntarily take a deep breath. ¡°he¡¯s already at the 500 jin boulder and yang heng hasn¡¯t stopped. can he still lift a heavier boulder?¡± ¡°it¡¯s hard to say, yang heng has always been an excellent genius.¡± hearing yang heng¡¯s outstanding performance, sun qiaomei thought carefully in the crowd. she was pondering whether to choose yang heng as her husband. in the end, yang heng targeted a 700 jin boulder. ¡°seven hundred jin!¡± ¡°my god, has yang heng already reached the body refining realm third layer?¡± seven hundred jin indicated that yang heng had entered the body refining realm third layer. under everyone¡¯s puzzled gaze, yang heng gathered his strength in both hands, grabbed the boulder, and smoothly lifted it above his head in one breath. after holding it for three seconds, yang heng seemed to have not used all his strength, and threw the 700 jin boulder to the ground, kicking up a large amount of dust, making a startling sound. at this moment, everyone was dumbfounded. without a doubt, so far, yang heng had the best performance. the old servant also revealed a satisfied smile: ¡°yang heng, body refining realm third layer early stage, excellent performance!¡± having the recognition of yang jinhe¡¯s old servant was also something to be proud of. yang heng became even more excited, and he seemed like a proud rooster as he glanced at gu mingyue, as if he wanted to tell her how foolish her decision was not to choose him. unfortunately, gu mingyue¡¯s gaze never shifted and remained focused on yang chen. ¡°damn it,¡± yang heng gritted his teeth in anger, ¡°gu mingyue, you¡¯ll soon know what kind of dog¡¯s eyes you¡¯ve got!¡± it had to be said that yang heng¡¯s emergence undoubtedly elevated the atmosphere of this assessment. perhaps it was due to his provocation, but in the following assessments of the yang family boys, even if their performance was not as good as yang heng¡¯s, it wouldn¡¯t be too far behind. moreover, several of the main events were also coincidentally grouped together at the end. as the main event approaches, yang family head, yang jinhe, couldn¡¯t help but ask tentatively again, ¡°the next person to be assessed is named yang wu, one of the most outstanding talents in my yang family. at only thirteen years old, he has already reached the fourth level peak of body refining realm, more than twice as strong as his younger brother yang heng. he is a good seedling for our yang family, haha.¡± speaking of yang wu, yang jinhe¡¯s face was full of complacency. after all, this was one of the best talents of the younger generation in the yang family. ¡°oh? fourth level peak of body refining realm, that¡¯s not bad,¡± li youyan nodded. yang jinhe still couldn¡¯t see any satisfaction in li youyan¡¯s expression. it was obvious that li youyan¡¯s favorite genius was not yang heng, and neither was it yang wu. what was going on? yang jinhe was completely puzzled. what was li youyan¡¯s purpose in coming to the yang family? which yang family genius had attracted this high-status, spirit martial realm master? yang jinhe felt embarrassed; he had almost introduced all the geniuses in the yang family to li youyan, but li youyan¡¯s expression remained unchanged. this left him somewhat at a loss. who had won li youyan¡¯s favor? Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: Chapter 29: Whose Luck is Bad? 1 chapter 32: chapter 29: whose luck is bad? 1 translator: 549690339 it must be said that yang wu, as one of the top talents in the yang family, had already faintly shown a trend towards being the number one genius of the family. as soon as he appeared, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone. many young ladies from other families who planned to hook up with yang wu started to scream in excitement when they saw him. this was a very normal thing. in the entire continent, martial arts were respected above all else. only through martial arts could one survive through the ages. as long as one¡¯s martial arts cultivation and talent were high, it would naturally cause countless women to scream. yang wu enjoyed this feeling very much. in these two months, his cultivation level had progressed even further, reaching the latter stage of the body refining realm fourth layer from the mid-stage. he had confidence in winning the championship in this coming of age ceremony. ¡°yang wu! ¡± upon hearing his name called, yang wu stepped out with his head held high and an aura of confidence. ¡°yang wu, he¡¯s the symbol of the young generation of our yang family.¡± ¡°if my son could be this outstanding, i, as a father, would feel relieved even in death. ¡± ¡°yang wu is indeed powerful, ignoring the 1000 catties stone.¡± ¡°yang wu has set his target at 1100 catties!¡± having reached the body refinement realm fourth layer latter stage, yang wu already had the strength to lift a 1200 jins boulder. but compared to that, 1200 jins were more difficult, so yang wu thought about it and set his target at 1100 catties instead. ¡°even if it¡¯s just a 1100 catties boulder, no one should be able to surpass me.¡± yang wu raised the corners of his mouth and revealed his confident smile. among the yang family, he was not the only one who had reached the body refining realm fourth layer. however, those who had reached that level were mostly at the mid-stage of the fourth layer. there was no one who had reached the later stage like him. with that in mind, yang wu trembled all over. the next moment, he firmly embraced the boulder with both hands and lifted it over his head with great force. ¡°yang wu raised the 1100 catties boulder so effortlessly, it seems he still has some strength left. otherwise, lifting a 1100 catties boulder wouldn¡¯t be so easy. it¡¯s even more difficult to do so without turning red and out of breath like yang ¡°yang wu didn¡¯t use all his strength, maybe he¡¯s leaving something for the championship. this young man¡¯s future is limitless; he will certainly achieve great things!¡± many foreign races gave high praise to yang wu. as for the young girls who admired yang wu, their screams kept coming, especially yu family¡¯s young lady who was going to marry yang wu. she felt like her heart was blossoming all of sudden and she couldn¡¯t help but want to jump up. yang jin he¡¯s old servant also nodded his head in satisfaction and said gently, ¡°yang wu, 1100 catties, mid-stage of body refining realm fourth layer!¡± since yang wu held back some of his strength, he was announced as being at the mid-stage of the body refining realm fourth layer. actually, many of the young disciples present also held back some of their strength. ¡°next up¡­¡± the old servant took a glance. it was a coincidence, or perhaps not, that right after yang wu came yang chen. ¡°yang chen!¡± yang chen felt a little surprised when he heard his name called. he shrugged, gave yang wu a light glance. yang wu, who was enjoying the adoration of the crowd, recalled his unpleasant experiences with yang chen as he saw him and said coldly, ¡°yang chen, it seems your luck isn¡¯t so good, being ranked right after me. i wonder how much you can accomplish compared to me, oh, i¡¯m sorry, i forgot, you seem to have no martial arts cultivation! saying you could reach a certain percentage of my level seems to be overestimating you.¡± hearing yang wu¡¯s words, yang chen rubbed his ears: ¡°did you just say i have bad luck?¡± ¡°do you think your luck is good?¡± yang wu shouted harshly. yang chen gave a casual smile, not bothering with any further comment with yang wu. since he was called, he slowly stepped forward. seeing yang chen stepping forward, elder yang, who was in the same loft as yang jin he, suddenly stood up. ¡°wait!¡± elder yang shouted. this immediately made yang jin he ask with surprise, ¡°elder, what do you mean?¡± all the people present also focused their attention on elder yang. ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°why did elder suddenly stand up?¡± because of elder yang¡¯s shout, the assessment had to be paused. elder yang said respectfully, ¡°clan leader, i request that yang chen¡¯s assessment be stopped.¡± yang jinhe¡¯s face gradually became awkward: ¡°elder, i want to know, what do you mean by this?¡± elder yang knew that today¡¯s request would be somewhat difficult for yang jin he to accept, as after all, yang jin he was still receiving honorable guests. however, yang chen was an alchemy genius he especially favored. if yang chen were somehow eliminated from the family registry, it would be much more troublesome to salvage the situation later. so, after thinking it over, he decided to speak up for yang chen. in his heart, he still didn¡¯t think yang chen could pass the examination today. with that thought, elder yang took a deep breath: ¡°clan leader, everyone knows that yang chen can¡¯t cultivate martial arts. he does have some talent in alchemy, so i would like him to follow me in the future to learn alchemy. can we just forgo the coming of age ceremony for him?¡± ¡°nonsense!¡± yang jin he shouted angrily, his face cold as frost. it it were any other time, he wouldn¡¯t mind giving elder yang some face. but today was different. li youyan was sitting there, he couldn¡¯t let the outsiders laugh at his family members. after all, if they couldn¡¯t pass the examination, they would be expelled from the household registration, which was an order he had personally issued. if he agreed to elder yang today, wouldn¡¯t it be like lifting a rock and hitting his own foot? elder yang was rejected, and his expression also became difficult to look at. ¡°elder, it¡¯s your fault. how can you let personal feelings interfere with the sacred ritual of the coming of age ceremony?¡± a sarcastic voice sounded, deliberately raising his volume so that everyone under the loft could hear clearly. he was a middle-aged man, known as eighth master yang, the eighth elder of yang family who was elder yang¡¯s old rival. seeing elder yang being embarrassed, he didn¡¯t hesitate to stand up and add fuel to the fire. with his shout, everyone now imew about yang chen¡¯s situation. ¡°there are people who actually want to dodge the coming of age ceremony through connections?¡± ¡°my god, this kind of thing could actually happen at the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony?¡± ¡°if it were anyone else, it would be weird, but you guys don¡¯t know yang chen? he¡¯s a rare genius in alchemy but an absolute waste in the yang family, failing in both martial arts and alchemy. i heard that when he competed with the wang family, he failed to refine a single elixir despite having a large number of precious materials.¡± ¡°he probably knew he couldn¡¯t pass the coming of age ceremony and secretly gave elder yang some gifts, that¡¯s why elder yang tried to speak for him.¡± many of the foreign races gathered around, whispering and watching the excitement, as this was a rare event.. Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: Chapter 30: Goal, 1200 Jins (600 KG)_I chapter 33: chapter 30: goal, 1200 jins (600 kg)_i translator: 549690339 ¡°haha, yang chen, how pathetic are you? you are so scared of a mere coming of age ceremony assessment that you dare not even take it? and you need elder yang to speak up for you?¡± yang heng mocked sarcastically from the side, looking forward to yang chen making a fool of himself later. yang chen didn¡¯t respond to yang heng this time. in fact, everyone was looking forward to the results from him at this point. so, let him speak with the results. at this point, nothing is more convincing than results. as for elder yang speaking on his behalf, he was also surprised and hadn¡¯t expected it beforehand. he somehow found it both funny and touching, knowing that elder yang didn¡¯t know about his martial arts cultivation and was doing this entirely for his own sake. he felt warmth in his heart and was already prepared to repay elder yang. after all, it took courage to speak up for him in this situation. if he fails the assessment, he would truly be expelled from the household records. at this point, elder yang was still negotiating with yang jinhe in the loft, at least his eyes were filled with a pleading expression. ¡°clan leader, we cannot give up an alchemy genius just because of this.¡± elder yang was anxious. ¡°elder yang, technically speaking, i, as an outsider, shouldn¡¯t be speaking up. however, i think letting yang chen try might surprise you even more.¡± li youyan smiled slightly, thinking that yang family had hidden yang chen really deep, even an elder like him didn¡¯t know yang chen¡¯s true details. based on his understanding of yang chen, that kid could never be like what the yang family members said ¨C unable to practice martial arts. elder yang was a bit confused. why was li youyan meddling at this point? yang jinhe was initially willing to agree with elder yang, but with li youyan interrupting now, it became even more difficult for him to make a decision. he said expressionlessly, ¡°second elder, please stop insisting on this affair.¡± ¡°but¡­¡± elder yang felt unwilling. at this time, elder yang si spoke gently from the side, ¡°second brother, don¡¯t be impatient. let the kid give it a try.¡± ¡°fourth brother, what are you¡­¡± elder yang was at a loss. he knew that elder yang si was usually on good terms with him, so why didn¡¯t he help him today? elder yang si chuckled, ¡°second brother, heed my advice. perhaps the outcome won¡¯t disappoint you too much?¡± nobody knew yang chen¡¯s strength better than him. yang chen not passing the assessment would simply be a huge joke. he just wanted to say that yang chen being behind yang wu was a bit of bad luck for the latter. eighth master yang knew that insisting would be pointless at this point. he could only sigh and say, ¡°fine, let the younger generation determine their own destinies. ¡± he had done everything he could, but he couldn¡¯t solve it. there was no point in interfering any further. of course, he had made up his mind that even if yang chen was expelled from the household registration, he would find a way to bring him back. he would never give up on such an alchemy genius. yang jinhe waved his hand, ¡°continue with the assessment!¡± ¡°yang chen, you might as well just give up this time, haha. even elder yang can¡¯t protect you. what¡¯s the point of pretending to be strong?¡± yang heng sneered. yang chen didn¡¯t even glance at yang heng and strode forward. a hundred-jin boulder¡­ yang chen didn¡¯t even glance at it and directly ignored it. next, the two hundred-jin boulder and the three hundred-jin boulder. yang chen acted as if they didn¡¯t exist and moved straight ahead. was he not doing the same as yang wu, heading straight for the thousand-jin boulder? this stunned many people. ¡®what is yang chen doing? ¡°i don¡¯t know, maybe his brain has gone haywire due to being pushed too hard.¡¯ ¡°yang chen always loves to attract attention. it seems like every time he plays the clown, he gains more presence. i wonder what kind of embarrassing situation he¡¯ll create this time.¡± in everyone¡¯s eyes, yang wu had the confidence to do that, but when yang chen did it, it was considered pretentious. such a well-known good-for-nothing went straight to the thousand-jin boulder. wasn¡¯t that just putting on an act? ¡°haha, it seems that yang chen doesn¡¯t plan to stop stirring up trouble in the yang clan¡¯s coming of age ceremony.¡± ¡°what a disgrace.¡± ¡°still pretending at this point? can he even move the thousand-jin boulder?¡±¡±l doubt he can even lift 100 jin.¡± ¡°you¡¯re right, this yang chen hasn¡¯t even reached the first layer of body refining realm, how can he possibly lift 100 jin of giant stones?¡± hearing these people¡¯s discussions, the angriest one was undoubtedly yang caidie, who was in the crowd. yang caldle ramous1y protected yang cnen, not allowing anyone to nunnnate him in the slightest. if it were just one or two people gossiping, she might have ignored it, but these people were addicted to their snide remarks. she couldn¡¯t stand these personal attacks on her brother any longer. yang caidie clenched her fists and shouted, ¡°shut up all of you!¡± with yang caidie¡¯s martial arts cultivation, her angry shout was like thunder on a clear day, deafening to those around her. this scared many people, and some were even stunned, ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°it¡¯s yang caidie, the number one genius among the female generation of the yang family! ¡± ¡°does a lady this fierce even have some refinement?¡± ¡°she¡¯s yang chen¡¯s sister, daring to call her fierce? do you want to die? do you know what happened to the black-haired wolf of the sun family?¡± ¡°oops, this yang caidie is famously overprotective, we better not talk about yang chen anymore. with her temperament, she can do anything.¡± the unreasonable fear the audacious, the audacious fear the fearless, yang caidie is both audacious and fearless. who dares to provoke her? with yang caidie¡¯s roar, everyone became quiet. no one dared to point fingers at yang chen, and everyone behaved. yang caidie crossed her arms, looked around, and said softly, ¡°sisters, cheer for me.¡± unknowingly, more than a dozen foreign girls were standing beside yang caidie. all of them were pulled over by her to cheer for yang chen. it wasn¡¯t strange at all. yang caidie may seem fierce, but she was actually quite popular. also, with her amazing talent, she naturally had many close friends. not only she had many friends, but she also had a strong appeal. with her call, more than a dozen people came together at the coming of age ceremony of the yang family. under yang caidie¡¯s command, these girls started to cheer loudly. ¡°go yang chen!¡± ¡®go yang chen!¡± yang caidie also shouted with all her strength in the crowd, ¡°baby, do your best, sister is here.¡± ¡°sister caidie, what is yang chen¡¯s actual martial arts cultivation? if we keep cheering and he can¡¯t even lift 300 jin, wouldn¡¯t we be embarrassed?¡± ¡°uh, i don¡¯t know what my brother¡¯s martial arts cultivation is.¡± yang caidie thought about it, and she really didn¡¯t know her brother¡¯s current martial arts cultivation. with yang caidie and her sisters cheering out loud, yang chen naturally couldn¡¯t help but hear them. not only him, but probably the entire practice field could hear these people¡¯s cheers clearly. this left him with a wry smile on his face. then, he focused his eyes on the heavy stone beside him. 1200 jins, and finally, he stopped here. yang chen¡¯s target was also the 1200 jin stone. ¡°let¡¯s start with this 1200 jin stone.¡± yang chen rubbed his hands and prepared himself. in fact, with his strength level, he could lift 1300 jin of stone. a month ago, his martial arts cultivation had broken through to the fifth level of the body refining realm. lifting 1300 jin of stone was not a problem. however, reaching the fifth level of body refining realm was too shocking. after some thought, he locked his target on this 1200 jin stone, demonstrating only a late stage fourth level of body refining realm cultivation. however, even this thought was enough to shock the onlookers. ¡°what is this kid trying to do?¡± yang family head, yang jinhe, frowned. yang wucal 111tea tne 1100 jin stone, ana yang cnen actually annea ror tne 1200 jin stone! originally, i planned to add more updates today, but since tomorrow is new year¡¯s eve, i¡¯ll update more tomorrow. at least five more, don¡¯t think it¡¯s less during the new book period, i don¡¯t have much stored. don¡¯t miss it, everyone.. Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Chapter 31: Making a Stir with a Single Remark 1 chapter 34: chapter 31: making a stir with a single remark 1 translator: 549690339 can he lift it? not only did yang jinhe doubt it, but even elder yang, who had a good relationship with yang chen, stroked his beard and sweated profusely. from what he knew of yang chen, he had little martial arts cultivation. yang chen¡¯s move could not be a desperate and confused one, right? at this point, people were already pointing and commenting on yang chen openly. ¡°this yang chen, he¡¯s just seeking attention!¡± when yang heng saw where yang chen had stopped, he swallowed saliva apprehensively, and then sneered when he recalled yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation. right, why was he nervous? with yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, could he lift a 1200 jin boulder? yang wu stood by and sarcastically said, ¡°soon, he will know the painful price of fooling everyone at the coming of age ceremony.¡± ¡°brother, this kid still wants to lift a 1200 jin boulder, i think he¡¯s dreaming of surpassing you.¡± yang heng snorted coldly. ¡°with him?¡± yang wu¡¯s mouth curled up. ¡°i don¡¯t need to crush the dreams of a nobody.¡± not only them, but even the young girls who were cheering and supporting yang caidie were dumbfounded. ¡°isn¡¯t it¡­ ¡® ¡°sister cai die, is your brother really that powerful?¡± ¡°isn¡¯t it that i heard from someone your brother has no martial arts cultivation at all?¡± ¡°1200 jin, that¡¯s almost on par with the martial arts geniuses of the large tribes.¡± yang caidie¡¯s eyes were wide with disbelief, was her brother goofing off again just after getting serious for a few days? she felt a little at a loss. what could she do in such a situation? just as her thoughts were racing, suddenly, yang chen made his move. yang chen¡¯s sudden action drew countless pairs of eyes at this moment, and everyone in the scene focused on him. they didn¡¯t know whether they were waiting for yang chen to make a fool of himself or for the boy to create a miracle. however, in the next moment, everything fell silent. because yang chen effortlessly lifted the 1200 jin boulder with both hands, and in the next moment, he easily raised it above his head. moreover, this process didn¡¯t cause any physical hindrance to him, and three seconds later, when the boulder fell back down, yang chen¡¯s face remained composed and unaffected. from this calm and composed demeanor, it was clear that the 1200 jin boulder was not yang chen¡¯s limit. it seemed that the boy could still attempt the 1300 jin boulder. many clever people already had some guesses: ¡°could this kid be the true dark horse of the yang family, having reached the fifth level of body refining realm?¡± when such a thought occurred, some people were too shocked to believe it. at this moment, there was no doubt that it was a shocking moment. no one dared to believe it was true. even yang caidie, who claimed to know the size of her brother¡¯s underwear, covered her mouth, unable to believe that the one lifting the 1200 jin boulder was her own brother. ¡°this¡­¡± yang family patriarch, yang jinhe, was also shaken to the core. yang chen, was yang chen really so formidable? elder yang was also dumbfounded. ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± elder yang sweated profusely, as he was already anxious enough to wring out a handful of sweat.this made elder yang si on the side laugh heartily: ¡°second brother, what do you think? i told you earlier to let yang chen participate in the assessment, perhaps the result will not disappoint you too much.¡± ¡°fourth brother, did you know that yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had already reached such a level? this kid hid it so well that even the old man was fooled!¡± elder yang took a deep breath and calmed his shocked emotions. ¡°yes, at first, i couldn¡¯t believe it either, but the fact is, the rumors about yang chen were just a manifestation of his low-key behavior. in reality, among the young generation of our yang family, he undoubtedly takes the crown as the true dual cultivator of the way of alchemy and martial arts, an unparalleled genius in the yang family!¡± dual cultivation of martial and alchemy, a term that is extremely impressive. in fact, there are not many people who can truly achieve dual cultivation of martial and alchemy in the real sense. for example, yang heng is also considered to be a dual cultivator of martial and alchemy, but his alchemy and martial arts cultivation are not outstanding. sooner or later, he will have to give up one of them and focus on the other. but it¡¯s like yang chen. both his alchemy level and martial arts cultivation are enough to take the crown, and only then can he be called a true genius of dual cultivation of martial and alchemy. ¡°dual cultivation of martial and alchemy, dual cultivation of martial and alchemy¡­ unbelievable!¡± elder yang muttered to himself. he didn¡¯t know how to express his excitement. on the other hand, li youyan laughed loudly and said, ¡°haha, yang family patriarch, you hid it deep enough that you even deceived the elders of your own clan. seems like my speculation was correct; this yang chen is the secret genius you have been cultivating to amaze everyone as the trump card of this coming of age ceremony.¡± yang jinhe was taken aback. with li youyan¡¯s question, all the doubts were cleared up. so, the genius admired by li youyan was this yang chen, and he himself was still completely in the dark! remembering his actions a few days ago when he expelled yang chen from his own courtyard, li youyan¡¯s face turned red with embarrassment. with li youyan¡¯s question, how could yang jinhe deny it? he hurriedly said, ¡°brother li¡¯s eyes are truly discerning, i couldn¡¯t deceive you. yes, yang chen is the secret genius i have been cultivating for the yang family. it seems that this kid¡¯s cultivation has indeed reached my expected results.¡± ¡°in my opinion, this kid must have hidden something in the assessment just now,¡± li youyan muttered. ¡°well, i¡¯m afraid that this child¡¯s cultivation has reached at least the fourth level peak of body refining realm, and perhaps not far from the fifth level of body refining realm,¡± yang jinhe said slowly. yang chen¡¯s performance stunned everyone present. yang heng and yang wu were no exceptions. yang heng was the one who couldn¡¯t accept yang chen¡¯s achievements the most. at this moment, he shouted angrily, ¡°impossible! there must be a problem somewhere. yang chen cheated, he definitely cheated! everyone, don¡¯t be fooled by him. yang chen couldn¡¯t cultivate martial arts since he was little and is a complete waste. how could he possibly lift a 1200 jin (600 kg) stone?¡± his words caused a stir of sighs. ¡°cheating? ¡°it seems really possible.¡± ¡°presumptuous!¡± suddenly, the yang family patriarch leaped down from the loft. after splashing up a few waves of dust, he sternly shouted, ¡°yang heng! this is the coming of age ceremony, not your family¡¯s back garden. can cheating be concluded by you? do you think that the eyes of the clan leader are blind?¡± ¡°no, no, clan leader¡­¡± yang heng never expected that his words would force the clan leader to come down himself, and he hurriedly said, ¡°clan leader, what i said is the truth.¡± yang jinhe was also curious about yang chen¡¯s martial arts talent. after all, rumors had spread before that yang chen could not cultivate martial arts. but yang chen¡¯s achievements today were indeed somewhat incredible. however, regardless of cause, he did not believe that yang chen truly cheated and deceived his eyes. the key point was that the genius admired by li youyan was obviously yang chen. today, he couldn¡¯t neglect yang chen! neglecting yang chen would mean neglecting li youyan, and this was not the result he wanted to see. ¡°shut up!¡± yang jinhe coldly said, ¡°yang chen is one of the most outstanding geniuses of my yang family, and we won¡¯t allow your doubt. alright, i won¡¯t say more. if you dare to talk nonsense again, i will revoke your qualification for the next test!¡± ¡°yes, clan¡­ clan leader!¡± yang heng trembled all over, not daring to defy yang jinhe¡¯s orders. yang jinhe turned around and continued, ¡°alright, now i announce that the first level assessment is won by yang chen. of course, a momentary success or failure doesn¡¯t mean much. next, the second level assessment of today¡¯s coming of age ceremony will begin, the combat assessment. the rules are simple: two people fight, and the last victorious person will win the crown of today¡¯s coming of age ceremony!¡± with his words falling, yang jinhe turned away, and the coming of age ceremony completely entered its climax.. Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 32: Is it Cheating or Not? 1 chapter 35: chapter 32: is it cheating or not? 1 translator: 549690339 the reason for this climax, of course, was still yang chen. at this moment, yang chen had completely replaced yang wu and become the center of attention. this was not difficult to see from yang caidie¡¯s awkward expression at the moment. ever since yang chen won the championship in the giant stone assessment, the girls he called over could no longer maintain their composure. ¡°well, sister caidie, does your brother need someone to warm his bed?¡± a girl who had a good relationship with yang caidie stammered. upon hearing this, yang caidie immediately replied, ¡°of course he¡­ no, he doesn¡¯t.¡± the girl¡¯s intention was to ask if yang chen was married yet. she initially planned to tell the truth, but thinking about it carefully, her brother was now the champion of the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony. did he still need someone to warm his bed? it was a joke. the bed-warmer had to be carefully chosen. sisterly feelings were sisterly feelings, but the matter of her brother¡¯s bed-warmer was a lifetime event, ¡°sister caidie, i have a very beautiful younger sister, and i¡¯ll introduce her to your brother later. of course, she¡¯s definitely not as pretty as me, haha. if your brother doesn¡¯t like my sister, i¡¯m actually available too. although i¡¯m a few years older than your brother, age doesn¡¯t matter, doesn¡¯t matter.¡± another girl said. ¡°go away, caidie¡¯s brother belongs to me.¡± ¡°no, you go away. yang chen is mine.¡± this scene was also a phenomenon of the great wild hundred clans. there wasn¡¯t a single girl who didn¡¯t want her man to be a hero among the great wild hundred clans. the astonishing talent they showed in their youth was undoubtedly the objects these girls admired and were happy to choose. of course, yang chen¡¯s performance hadn¡¯t conquered everyone present. there were still people who doubted his achievements. they thought that yang chen¡¯s remarkable results must be mixed with some trickery. maybe yang chen had cheated? the upcoming fighting assessment would show who was truly capable! the fighting assessment couldn¡¯t be faked. many people held this idea. at this moment, the old servant announced, ¡°now, the fighting assessment officially begins, and i will randomly select two people to compete in pairs.¡± ¡°yang hong, yang jie!¡± ¡°here!¡± ¡°alright, begin.¡± the old servant said. next, the competition between yang hong and yang jie officially began. the martial arts cultivation level of these two little guys had reached the body refining realm second layer. although they were not the most outstanding geniuses in the yang family, they were also the middle pillars of the yang family. in the battle, they both demonstrated their excellent martial skills, and the fight was indeed quite exciting. eventually, yang hong seemed to be slightly more skillfull. he won after punching yang jie in the body. after that, the next quick round of matches began. selected by the old servant, the pairings were quickly formed. yang chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry, but somehow, whether by coincidence or the old servant¡¯s intention, he was paired with yang heng. ¡°yang heng, against yang chen, the two of you step forward.¡± the old servant said. as the old servant¡¯s words fell, yang heng and yang chen stepped forward and stood on the ring of the yang family martial arts arena. yang chen was a little surprised by this outcome. after all, being paired with yang heng seemed more than just a coincidence to him. it looked like yang jin he and the old servant still had some doubts about his own strength. otherwise, why would they specifically send an old rival to test him? yang chen smirked. he was initially too lazy to settle the score with yang heng. but now, it seemed, he probably wouldn¡¯t have a choice. yang heng apparently did not think that being paired with yang chen was a matter of bad luck. with a cold smile, he twisted his neck accompanied by the crackling sound of bone collisions, he said, ¡°yang chen, you really have bad luck, running into me just like that.¡± ¡°really? i didn¡¯t think my luck was that bad.¡± yang chen smiled slightly. ¡°your brother said the same thing to me just now. you two are really brothers.¡±yang heng gritted his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, there¡¯s no need to pretend anymore. other people may not know that your achievements were obtained through cheating, but do you think i wouldn¡¯t be able to see it? don¡¯t worry, i¡¯ll expose your true colors soon enough and show you the difference between cheating and being a true genius!¡± with these words, yang heng¡¯s rage immediately surged towards yang chen. ¡°it¡¯s the martial skill ¨C eight gate claw!¡± eight gate claw is an extremely lethal martial skill. generally speaking, once this martial skill is used, blood is sure to flow. clearly, yang heng was determined to kill today. ¡°yang heng is actually using such a vicious martial skill.¡± this was beyond the expectations of many people. after all, when fellow disciples compete, they generally show some restraint and consideration for each other. however, yang heng¡¯s actions completely disregarded any bonds with his fellow clan members. yang chen also narrowed his eyes, a trace of coldness flashing through them as he saw yang heng use the vicious eight gate claw. since others already insulted him like this, there was no reason for him not to fight back. ¡°yang chen, you¡¯ll see how powerful i am!¡± yang heng assumed the black tiger heart digging pose, his claw wind howling with an impressive momentum. ¡°yang chen is in trouble. if his achievements were really obtained through cheating, then this single claw attack would be enough to cripple him.¡± but did yang chen really obtain his achievements through cheating? at this moment, facing the black tiger heart digging pose, the corner of yang chen¡¯s mouth curled up. in terms of martial skills, the eight gate claw is indeed extremely lethal, but in the face of the cloud-pulling fist, the eight gate claw is like child¡¯s play. furthermore, considering the gap in their martial arts cultivation, yang heng seemed more like a child wielding a sharp sword before yang chen, posing no threat at all. ¡°die!¡± yang chen saw an opening, and in an instant, his fist slammed out, directly gripping yang heng¡¯s arm. immediately after, yang chen¡¯s fist wind howled like lightning, striking directly onto yang heng¡¯s chest. with a scream, yang heng spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward. at this moment, any voices that had doubts about yang chen abruptly ceased. just now, when yang chen lifted the giant stone, it might have been considered cheating, but what about now? effortlessly, yang chen defeated yang heng in just one move. to call it cheating now would be a stretch. yang chen achieved his results through true strength. ¡°unbelievable!¡± ¡°unexpectedly, the biggest dark horse of the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony is yang chen.¡± ¡°yang heng lost.¡± ¡°to be precise, yang heng was completely crushed by yang chen. we couldn¡¯t even tell what martial skill yang chen used.¡± ¡°they¡¯re not on the same level at all.¡± ¡°father, you should go find yang caidie and tell her that during this yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony, i¡¯ll choose yang chen as my man.¡± ¡°daughter, it¡¯s not that you choose him, and he becomes your man. it¡¯s that he chooses you, then you can become his woman. we have to be clear about this order.¡± at this moment, various discussions filled the air, making the entire scene lively.. Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 33: Red Clothes Horse Bandit Gang_l chapter 36: chapter 33: red clothes horse bandit gang_l translator: 549690339 only yang heng, knocked down to the ground, forgot his pain, and his eyes were filled with lingering disbelief. how is it possible? seeing the gazes cast upon him, yang heng felt even more humiliated. he was furious with shame, covering his chest and shouting, ¡°it¡¯s impossible! yang chen must have cheated. he definitely cheated!¡± ¡°shut up!¡± the old servant yelled angrily. he initially suspected that yang chen might have cheated, so he deliberately paired yang chen with yang heng. however, it now seemed that yang chen clearly possessed genuine skills and knowledge. it was yang heng who couldn¡¯t handle losing and spewed angry words. the coming of age ceremony was a sacred occasion and would not allow anyone to behave wildly. it must be said that yang hengs embarrassed and sore loser demeanor undoubtedly made others look down on him even more. sun qiaomei, who had already agreed to yang heng, was even more disappointed with him. ¡°qiaomei, this yang heng no longer has the qualifications to be your husband.¡± at this moment, the middle-aged man behind sun qiaomei slowly spoke. sun qiaomei obediently nodded: ¡°father, i know, yang heng doesn¡¯t deserve me. but it¡¯s easy to reject him. isn¡¯t it too cruel to reject him right now without giving him a single chance?¡± ¡°cruel? hmph, you¡¯re being kind to him, but who¡¯s being kind to us? qiaomei, you used to keep your distance from yang heng, which was a wise choice. however, since you had some dealings with him, when necessary, you must cut the knot decisively. otherwise, you might make your future husband look down upon you.¡± sun qiaomei¡¯s father said expressionlessly. ¡°i¡¯m just trying to prevent you from suffering in the future.¡± ¡°father, i understand. i will reject yang heng decisively.¡± sun qiaomei made up her mind. the promise of future happiness was far easier for people to choose than the present difficulties. only then did sun qiaomei¡¯s father nod in satisfaction: ¡°remember, yang heng has provoked yang chen, and judging by yang chen¡¯s performance now, he might be a genius secretly cultivated by the yang family. you should be clear about who is lighter and who is more important when comparing yang heng with yang chen.¡± with sun qiaomei¡¯s careful considerations, how could she not know that this was a choice that had to be made for the benefit of the family? she didn¡¯t have much affection for yang heng in the first place, so she naturally wouldn¡¯t hesitate at this moment. sun qiaomei¡¯s father mulled over for a moment and said: ¡°although our sun family had some unpleasant experiences with yang caidie when they were young, it¡¯s just a thing of the past and not a serious problem. if possible, yang chen would be a good choice. of course, it might not be easy for you to be a match for yang chen at your current level, but opportunities are seized by yourself, so cherish them.¡± ¡°yes, father.¡± sun qiaomei bit her shell teeth lightly, and her eyes shone. her father¡¯s intention was obvious, and he was already planning to let her pursue yang chen. yang chen¡¯s performance was indeed worthy of being pursued. but did she truly have the ability to catch him? she knew that feng xuewu treated yang chen so seriously, and the gap between her and feng xuewu was simply the difference between heaven and earth. ¡°regardless, father is right. opportunities are seized by oneself.¡± sun qiaomei snorted softly. then she turned and left, ready to completely sever ties with yang heng. shortly after. ¡°yang heng, let¡¯s not meet again.¡± sun qiaomei simply said to yang heng. such words were undoubtedly a bolt from the blue and a frosting on the cake for yang heng. however, sun qiaomei didn¡¯t even give yang heng a chance to explain or retain her, turning around and leaving, not intending to stay for a moment. ¡°sun qiaomei, you will regret it!¡± yang heng roared angrily. ¡°brother, i want to kill yang chen. i must kill yang chen!¡± yang wu, who was standing next to yang heng, looked ugly and coldly snorted: ¡°trash, you¡¯re losing your composure. what kind of demeanor is this?¡± ¡°but¡­¡± yang heng was full of unwillingness in his heart. ¡°don¡¯t worry. i¡¯ve seen through some of yang chen¡¯s tricks just now. his strength might have really reached the fourth level peak of the body refining realm. however, my martial arts cultivation is also at the fourth level peak of the body refining realm. when it comes to martial skills, i have been personally instructed by eighth elder. soon, i¡¯ll make him realize how powerful i am.¡± yang wu licked his lips: ¡°at that time, i¡¯ll directly cripple his meridians and turn him into a useless person. in the future, he won¡¯t be able to jump around anymore.¡± at this moment, yang caidie had undoubtedly become the most dazzling person among the crowd, even more popular than her younger brother yang chen. why? it was because people were here to be the matchmakers. yang chen had no impression of his parents since he was a child and depended on each other with yang caidie. as the older sister, she was like a mother to him, so naturally, people came to propose the match to her. the ¡°crown¡± of each coming of age ceremony would always be pursued by many foreign families. and yang chen¡¯s current performance, even if he couldn¡¯t be called the crown of the coming of age ceremony, was certainly impressive with his fourth level body refining realm martial arts strength. his future would surely be limitless, and who would dare to delay? yang wu and yang chen were undoubtedly the most sought-after individuals at the scene. naturally, yang chen¡¯s excellent performance was still somewhat inferior to yang wu, whose reputation had long been established. however, it was enough to trouble yang caidie even more.¡±caidie, i guarantee you¡¯ll be satisfied with my daughter. she¡¯s absolutely stunning and beautiful. you should have your brother meet her someday.¡± ¡°my second daughter is both talented and beautiful, proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting¡­¡± ¡°we¡­¡± these people surrounded yang caidie, each trying to get a word in, which caught her off guard. just then, all of a sudden¡ª ¡°boom!¡± a huge sound fell, startling everyone present. ¡®who!¡± an unexpected change occurred, and at some point, the yang family¡¯s main gate had been destroyed. a large group of people and horses then entered the yang family household. at first glance, these people rode fine horses, dressed in uniform red clothes, and acted arrogantly. ¡°get out of the way!¡± the leading burly red-clothed man kicked the yang family gatekeeper aside. then he laughed loudly, ¡®yang family brats, we¡¯ve come to collect the annual tribute!¡± yang family head, yang jinhe, suddenly appeared, standing in front of these intruders with furrowed brows: ¡°gentlemen, isn¡¯t there still a few days until the tribute collection? today is our yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony, after all. surely, you wouldn¡¯t overlook our yang family¡¯s face.¡± ¡°haha, yang family leader, it¡¯s not that we don¡¯t want to give you face. this year¡¯s tribute is due today. your yang family wouldn¡¯t disregard the face of our red-clothed gang, right?¡± the leading burly man sneered. standing among the crowd, yang chen observed the situation curiously. who were these people, to have even the spirit martial realm yang family head be so polite to them? ¡°yang chen!¡± just as yang chen was pondering, elder yang and elder yang si hurried over, their faces full of worry, fearing that something unexpected might happen to yang chen in this sudden change. it was important to note that yang chen was now the treasure of the yang family. before yang jinhe went to negotiate, he had specifically instructed them to keep an eye on yang chen and not let anything happen to him. seeing elder yang and elder yang si worried about him, yang chen felt warmed and asked, ¡°elder yang, elder yang si, who are these people?¡± elder yang took a deep breath and shook his head: ¡°these people are the red -clothed horse bandits, the local tyrants in the great wilderness.¡± ¡°local tyrants? how can horse bandits become local tyrants among the great wild hundred clans?¡± yang chen asked, puzzled. elder yang si waved his hand: ¡°you don¡¯t know about this. these red-clothed horse bandits came from outside the great wilderness, most likely because they couldn¡¯t make a living outside, and came here. even so, they are still local tyrants within the great wilderness, and no one dares to defy them.¡± ¡°these bandits act recklessly and oppressively, collecting tributes year after year,¡± elder yang said with a bitter smile. ¡°with so many clans in the hundred clans of the great wilderness, why would we be afraid of mere bandits?¡± yang chen was very puzzled. in his previous life, the likes of these bandits were simply insignificant in yang chen¡¯s eyes. however, in the great wilderness, this didn¡¯t seem to be the case. elder yang sighed: ¡°yang chen, you are still young and don¡¯t understand the underlying logic. you must know that the hundred clans, when combined, are indeed strong. the red-clothed horse bandits are powerful, but they can¡¯t afford to provoke the hundred clans. however, can the hundred clans, comprised of numerous families, unite?¡± ¡°in terms of individual strength, the red-clothed gang is the strongest, even surpassing the great tribes. however, the twelve great tribes combined can hold the red-clothed gang at bay,¡± elder yang si said. ¡°that¡¯s why the red-clothed gang doesn¡¯t dare to go too far.¡± ¡°the twelve great tribes are entangled with the red-clothed horse bandits?¡± yang chen thoughtfully said. ¡°vpr_ other wisp_ do you think the red¡ªclothed horse bandits would he plit to our yang family? they would have annihilated us long ago,¡± elder yang said with furrowed brows. ¡°our strength is far inferior to that of the red-clothed gang. the fact that we can survive is entirely due to the entanglement of the ft?velve great tribes.¡± yang si explained, ¡°we¡¯re fortunate to be a middle-ranking tribe. although the red -clothed gang is arrogant and domineering, they dare not annihilate us. at most, they¡¯d collect an annual tribute and intimidate us. after all, they have to consider the great tribes. however, the small clans aren¡¯t so lucky. if the red -clothed gang finds them displeasing, they would simply annihilate the small clans without the great tribes interfering.¡± ¡°that¡¯s too cruel,¡± yang chen sighed. he thought the world he had lived in before was cruel, but he didn¡¯t expect that such a place would be just as ruthless. ¡°yes, it is cruel. but what can we do? this is the law of survival in this world. hasn¡¯t the red-clothed gang committed countless heinous acts? plundering, killing, and committing all kinds of evils. otherwise, why do you think those small clans would desperately seek marriage alliances with us middle-ranking tribes and the great tribes?¡± ¡°they¡¯re seeking a place to pass on their lineage, a place to get support in case of disaster.¡± elder yang si also spoke with great emotion: ¡°yang chen, you must remember that our yang family has survived the red-clothed gang¡¯s attacks primarily due to the entanglement of the great tribes. however, it¡¯s not our own strength. the key to lasting prosperity and freedom from humiliation is still our own strength. we, this generation, can only do this much. but you, the younger generation, still have boundless possibilities.¡± why were they protecting yang chen so much? it was because these young geniuses were the hope of the family¡¯s future.. Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 34: Genius Showdown_l chapter 37: chapter 34: genius showdown_l translator: 549690339 what is it that enables a family to survive in such chaotic great wilderness tribes? it is the bond of blood. without this bond, it would be difficult to fight individually and last long. at the same time, the deal between yang jinhe and the red-clothed bandits had reached a critical moment. ¡°third master liu, please count the spirit stones.¡± yang jinhe stood with his hands behind his back, showing neither humility nor arrogance, not allowing the bandits¡¯ imposing display to diminish his own prestige. this was necessary, as these bandits were bullies who preyed on the weak. the more fearful you appeared, the more they would treat you as easy prey. the bandit third master saw the spirit stones in the storage bag, weighed them slightly, then looked closely before exclaiming, ¡°chief yang is really a man of his word. five thousand spirit stones, our red-clothed gang accepts it.¡± ¡°now that you¡¯ve accepted it, can the brothers of the red-clothed gang leave? yang jinhe asked calmly. no matter if it was yang jinhe or the others of the yang family, they saw the red -clothed gang as a scourge. they wanted them to leave as soon as possible. however, contrary to their wishes, the red-clothed gang seemed to have no intention of leaving immediately. ¡°hehe, chief yang, what¡¯s the hurry? i see that the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony is so lively today. how about we, the red-clothed gang, join in the fun?¡± the bandit third master narrowed his eyes, revealing his black and yellow teeth, his smile insidious and cunning. yang jinhe¡¯s expression changed slightly. nevertheless, he was the head of a family, and he soon said calmly, ¡°third master liu, our small temple can¡¯t accommodate you.¡± third master ignored yang jinhe¡¯s obvious hostility and said, ¡°chief yang, it¡¯s just for fun. what are you worried about? haha, are you afraid that we¡¯ll eat up your yang family? xu hu, come out and take a walk!¡± ¡°yes, third master!¡± suddenly, a young man aged thirteen or fourteen jumped down from a fine horse nearby. this young man exuded a murderous aura between his eyebrows, obviously a little horse thief born in a horse thief den. when he jumped down from the fine horse, his eyes swept around, revealing an extreme chill. compared to the young xu hu, the youths of the yang family seemed lackluster. third master grinned and said, ¡°chief yang, i see that your yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony has produced many outstanding and talented children. why not let them all come out and compete against each other? xu hu is a skilled warrior who i trained since childhood.¡± hearing this, yang jinhe¡¯s expression suddenly changed. how could he not understand the third master¡¯s intention? the other party was playing a game of public scheming with him. xu hu was obviously a guy who had crawled out of a horse thief den. he had fought and killed since childhood, and it was not a small number. how could this kind of character be compared to the yang family¡¯s untested youths? there was no comparison. even if their martial arts cultivation was the same, had the youths of the yang family ever killed anyone or fought tough battles? it was clear that third master liu was using the guise of competition to have xu hu cripple the geniuses of the yang family. ¡°damn it!¡± yang jinhe¡¯s veins bulged as he angrily shouted, ¡°third master, we don¡¯t need such a match.¡± the material conditions of the horse-thief gang were stronger than those of the great tribes, and they could cultivate geniuses. the yang family had already lost half of the battle without even competing. ¡°why not? chief yang, aren¡¯t you willing to give even this face?¡± third master narrowed his eyes, revealing a hint of viciousness. yang jinhe suddenly became alert and realized he had to weigh the pros and cons. he knew that being a middle-ranking tribe, they had no ability to resist the red-clothed bandits. if the opponent found a handle against them, it would be difficult for the yang family to gain any advantage. especially the martial arts cultivation of third master liu, which he could not help but be extremely wary of. having no choice, he glanced at the youths of the yang family and said, ¡°yang wu, you come forward and try it.¡± after careful consideration, he still felt that yang wu had more combat experience. it was time to test whether he was a mule or a horse. yang wu didn¡¯t know what task he had picked up. his limelight had been stolen by yang chen, and now he was eager to stand out and prove himself. upon hearing yang jinhe¡¯s words, he immediately jumped out. ¡°chief!¡± yang wu exclaimed excitedly.yang jinhe furrowed his brows and said, ¡°this xu hu is not an easy opponent. when you face him, you must be very cautious.¡± he had already prepared to rescue yang wu in case of failure. however, yang wu didn¡¯t understand the meaning of his words and thought that yang jinhe was underestimating him. he patted his chest and said, ¡°clan leader, don¡¯t worry. i, yang wu, am not a pushover either.¡± without waiting for yang jinhe to say more, yang wu strode forward and stood face to face with xu hu in the open space ahead. seeing this, yang jinhe frowned. why was yang wu so impatient that he didn¡¯t even listen to his words? bandit third master smirked, ¡°yang clan leader, can we start now?¡± ¡°yes, let¡¯s begin.¡± yang jinhe sighed. as soon as his words fell, xu hu suddenly made a swift move like the wind. ¡°so fast!¡± yang wu was taken aback as he never expected xu hu to act so swiftly. fortunately, he reacted in time and took a defensive stance the moment xu hu attacked. he tensed his arms, suppressing xu hu¡¯s first move that was accompanied by a howling gale. ¡°tongbei fist!¡± yang wu grunted, trying to execute his martial skill. the fight between yang wu and xu hu was observed by everyone, including yang chen. with his hands behind his back, yang chen carefully observed the battle, his thoughts racing. ¡°what i lack the most right now is actually combat experience,¡± yang chen muttered. in his previous life, he had witnessed countless spirited battles. if it were about controlling a battle, he might not be lacking, but the ability to adapt in an actual fight was exactly what he needed. of course, this didn¡¯t mean his insight was poor. yang chen shook his head, ¡°yang wu probably won¡¯t last long. in terms of speed and strength, he is more than two levels below xu hu. moreover, yang wu relies too much on martial skills, while xu hu is different; every move he uses is meant to kill.¡± as expected, yang wu¡¯s ¡®tongbei fist¡¯ was indeed powerful and did cause some trouble for xu hu. however, after just four or five rounds, xu hu quickly found the flaws in the tongbei fist. immediately afterward, xu hu swiftly changed his direction like a leopard and appeared on yang wu¡¯s right side. ¡°be careful!¡± yang jinhe noticed the danger and shouted a warning. however, his warning was a little too late. ¡°bang!¡± ¡°ah!¡± yang wu failed to defend himself properly and his arm was smashed by xu hu, instantly losing all feeling. this was not the end. xu hu continued his relentless attacks, grabbing yang wu¡¯s right arm and yanking it forcefully. blood splattered everywhere and yang wu¡¯s right arm was separated from his body, falling to the ground with a thud, looking gruesome. yang wu was sent flying, looking at xu hu who licked his lips with dread, and tremblingly said, ¡°you¡­you are at the fifth level of the body refining realm!¡± xu hu¡¯s martial arts cultivation had indeed reached the fifth level of the body refining realm. this greatly alarmed yang jinhe, who shouted, ¡°stop!¡± the next moment, seizing the opportunity, he reached out and saved the convulsing and screaming yang wu. if he hadn¡¯t acted, yang wu would have definitely died there. these bandits would never show mercy. however, even though yang wu was saved, he had lost an arm and was almost no different from a useless person now.. Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Chapter 35: Yang Chen Takes Action_l chapter 38: chapter 35: yang chen takes action_l translator: 549690339 clearly, this had achieved the desired effect for the bandit third master, as his original goal was to cripple a few of the yang family¡¯s talents. after all, a middle-ranking tribe like theirs, teaming up with the twelve great tribes, posed a significant threat to the red robe bandit gang. ¡°oh dear, clan leader yang, i apologize. accidents can happen during battles; it¡¯s really unfortunate that i¡¯ve broken the arm of a genius in your clan.¡± the bandit third master grinned with a mocking expression. he was extremely satisfied with xu hu¡¯s performance. however, the yang family members couldn¡¯t be happy. they all felt a rush of anger but dared not speak, their eyes turning red with rage. even if yang chen and yang wu didn¡¯t have a good relationship, they were still part of the yang family, and seeing yang wu in such a miserable state dampened his mood. he didn¡¯t harbor any schadenfreude thoughts about yang wu¡¯s fate. ¡°clan leader¡­l, 1¡­¡¯ yang wu couldn¡¯t believe what was happening before his eyes. as he gazed at his broken arm, tears fell, and he trembled with fear, completely losing his usual arrogant demeanor. yang jin he¡¯s entire body shook with anger as he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°liu san, the third leader, the people under your command are really ruthless.¡± the third master didn¡¯t show any signs of fear and casually laughed, ¡°yes, don¡¯t worry. i¡¯ll teach xu hu a lesson later. how could he have been so reckless? but honestly, accidents are inevitable in a fight. this little guy has already lost his arm and is now useless anyway. there¡¯s no need to waste medical resources on him.¡± yang wu had managed to stay conscious, but hearing he was now considered useless, his whole body trembled, and he passed out in fright. yang wu¡¯s fiancee, yu family¡¯s young lady, trembled as she grumbled, ¡°father, i want to call off the engagement. i absolutely cannot marry someone who¡¯s useless. no way!¡± yu family clan leader stood with his hands behind his back and sighed at the sight of the unfortunate events that had befallen the yang family today. ¡°it¡¯s truly unexpected that this would happen, and it¡¯s really a shame for yang wu. but he is no longer a suitable husband for our daughter. it¡¯s time to consider calling off the engagement.¡± after all, nobody wanted their daughter to marry a useless man. yang wu had undoubtedly hit rock bottom after his fall from grace. ¡°it¡¯s so infuriating!¡± elder yang si gritted his teeth. as the yang family patriarch, wouldn¡¯t yang jin he feel the same way? however, facing the red robe bandit gang¡¯s strong presence, they had no choice but to swallow their anger, even though it required crushing their own teeth. what could they do even if yang wu had been rendered useless? would they dare confront the red robe bandit gang? if they did, it would be the yang family who would ultimately suffer. ¡°third master, are you satisfied now? can you leave now?¡± yang jin he said coldly. bandit third master rubbed his brows and replied, ¡°that doesn¡¯t seem right. just now xu hu mentioned that he hasn¡¯t even warmed up yet. why don¡¯t we do this? you pick another person and give xu hu a chance to warm up.¡± extremely overbearing. absolutely overbearing. the third master¡¯s intention was obvious. they had to choose a few more decent competitors for xu hu to warm up; otherwise, he would cripple them. ¡°clan leader, let me go!¡± ¡°clan leader, let me do it.¡± there were a few spirited young men in the yang family who came forward, unable to hold back. yang jin he yelled, ¡°all of you, get back!¡± subsequently, in a frosty voice, yang jin he said, ¡°third master, your little apprentice xu hu has already reached the fitth level ot body retining realm. our yang family¡¯s youngsters can only reach the fourth level of body refining realm at most. i don¡¯t think this competition is necessary.¡± third master folded his arms and responded: ¡°oh my, clan leader yang, what kind of expression is that? if i¡¯m not mistaken, this yang wu doesn¡¯t seem to be your yang family¡¯s most outstanding genius, right? according to my information, the most outstanding performer at your yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony should be a young man named yang chen. am i right?¡±hearing this, yang jin he felt like vomiting blood from anger. what did this third master want to do? did he want to kill all of the promising seeds in the yang family? moreover, how did the third master know about the specific matters of the coming of age ceremony? quickly, his face slightly changed, understanding that the bandits had been targeting the yang family earlier today. among these foreign people, there must be the red robe bandit gang¡¯s running dogs. just now, someone must have told the third master about the specific details of the coming of age ceremony. the third master knew that the yang family had outstanding geniuses, so why wouldn¡¯t he want to cripple them? after all, what the bandits feared the most was their middle-ranking tribes developing into the great tribes, and at that time, they would break free from the control of the horse-thief gang. but having yang chen fight, how could it be possible? xu huts strength was already very obvious. he was young, not to mention at the fifth level of the body refining realm, and also had extensive combat experience. with yang wu now crippled, the yang family only had a few promising seeds left, like yang chen. how could he let yang chen go and die again? more importantly, yang chen was the critical link between the yang family and the li family commerce group. li youyan came here today, obviously for yang chen. if he didn¡¯t protect yang chen, the yang family would suffer a huge loss today¡­ thinking of this, yang jin he adopted a resolute attitude and said, ¡°third master, let¡¯s spare someone when it¡¯s possible.¡± the more yang jin he protected yang chen, the more the third master wanted to know what kind of role yang chen played. he absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow the middle-ranking tribes to grow secretly. with a sneer, he said, ¡®what if i don¡¯t spare anyone today?¡± ¡°my younger brother has already left. if you want to cause trouble, just come at me. third master, you and everyone here, if you really want to cause trouble, just come at me.¡± just as the third master was not willing to let it go, a delicate yell suddenly entered everyone¡¯s ears. a slim figure appeared in everyone¡¯s line of sight. wasn¡¯t this yang caidie? of course, only yang caidie would say such fiercely protective words. ¡°yang caidie, you!¡± seeing yang caidie appear, yang jin he stomped his foot anxiously. ¡°caidie, calm down, don¡¯t do anything stupid.¡± yang caidie¡¯s sisters hurriedly advised. it was a joke. although yang caidie was the number one genius among the girls in the yang family, her speech just now was too arrogant. not to mention the strength of the third master, which even the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t dare provoke, this group of people was enough to level the entire yang family. who dared to utter a sound? only yang caidie clenched her fists, fearless, and dared to confront this group of fierce and malicious bandits for her younger brother. only yang jin he could understand yang caidie¡¯s feelings. yang caidie was willing to risk her life for her younger brother. on the other hand, the third master stared straight at yang caidie. from the moment he noticed her, he couldn¡¯t take his eyes off her. ¡°such a beautiful girl, haha.¡± the third master licked his lips, ¡°little girl, if you¡¯re willing to accompany us, the competition between your brother and xu hu can naturally be postponed.¡± ¡°there is no need to postpone.¡± the moment after yang caidie stepped forward, yang chen¡¯s voice suddenly sounded. ¡°yang chen, how did you come out?¡± yang jin he and yang caidie both shouted almost in unison. yang chen sighed. originally, he didn¡¯t intend to come forward. he thought these bandits wouldn¡¯t force the yang family to bring him out. but who knew his sister would suddenly show up? the fifth watch is delivered, more than ten thousand words, all quality. here, i wish everyone a happy new year in advance. also, please reward, please reward, please reward. it¡¯s important to say three times.. Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 36: Going All Out_l chapter 39: chapter 36: going all out_l translator: 549690339 he came out now, wasn¡¯t it because he was afraid that these bandits would target his sister? he had just learned about the character of these bandits from elder yang and elder yang si. how could his sister fight against them? wouldn¡¯t she be throwing herself into the tiger¡¯s den? if his sister really suffered for him, what would be the point of his reincarnation? yang jin he solemnly said, ¡°second elder, fourth elder, how did you let yang chen pass?¡± what were these two thinking? didn¡¯t they know how important yang chen was to the yang family? these bandits just specifically asked for yang chen, yet they didn¡¯t keep an eye on him, allowing yang chen to appear here! ¡°clan leader, it¡¯s our dereliction of duty!¡± the second and fourth masters lamented. the third master carefully looked at yang chen, and his fierce face revealed a slight smile: ¡°you are yang chen?¡± ¡°yes, it¡¯s me.¡± yang chen calmly replied: ¡°since the third master wants me to compete with xu hu, how could i disappoint him? if the third master wants a competition, let¡¯s have one.¡± ¡°bao, what are you doing?¡± yang caidie¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. ¡°sister, go down first,¡± yang chen ordered. ¡°me?¡± yang caidie was confused. ¡°go!¡± yang chen sternly said. yang caidie was frightened by yang chen¡¯s aura, her delicate body trembled slightly, and she said bewilderedly: ¡°oh¡­oh.¡± in the past, it was always yang chen who listened to her commands. today, when yang chen suddenly became stern, she felt strange, and her body unconsciously retreated one step without control. by the time she reacted and wanted to stop yang chen, he was already like an arrow on a bowstring, ready to shoot. the third master looked deeply at yang chen: ¡°very good, for someone so young, you have such demeanor, it¡¯s really not easy.¡± he praised on the surface, but there was already murderous intent in his heart. he knew that facing his aura, yang chen was still calm and composed. given time for this young man, who knew how far he could grow? there was definitely not much time left, and he would not allow anyone who could pose a threat to the gang to appear. yang jin he saw that yang chen appeared, and the situation was no longer under his control. he furrowed his brows and said, ¡°yang chen, how sure are you to face this xu hu?¡± ¡°i¡¯m not sure,¡± yang chen said with a wry smile. he knew where his weakness was now. that was the lack of actual combat experience. he was confident in using his martial skills to suppress xu hu, but in terms of actual combat experience, yang chen knew that he would be at a disadvantage. so the odds of winning and losing were difficult to predict. yang jin he took a deep breath: ¡°yang chen, you must be careful when facing xu hu. if you really find the opportunity, don¡¯t be merciful.¡± even though he said so, his heart was actually filled with sorrow. xu hu¡¯s cultivation level was at the fifth level of body refining realm. what about yang chen? he was only at the fourth level peak of body refining realm. though there seems to be a very small difference, in reality, it is a world of difference. considering the experience gap, how much chance did yang chen have of winning? he could not weigh it out himself. to say so was just holding onto a slim hope. but now that yang chen had appeared, it would be impossible for yang jin he to ask him to retreat again. ¡°clan leader, i understand.¡± yang chen agreed, then his eyes turned cold, and he looked at xu hu. xu hu¡¯s mouth twitched, and he carefully looked at yang chen, seemingly aiming at an interesting prey. the third master moved his lips slightly and whispered to xu hu: ¡°go, if you can, kill him. if you can¡¯t, cripple him.¡± ¡°don¡¯t worry, third master.¡± xu hu twisted his neck and walked towards the empty battlefield. ¡°young lady, young¡­young master, can he win?¡± gu ming yue¡¯s beautiful face had turned pale due to yang wu¡¯s miserable situation earlier. fearing that her young master¡¯s outcome would be the same as yang wu¡¯s, she couldn¡¯t help but ask yang caidie. yang caidie clenched her fists tightly, biting her shell teeth lightly. for the first time, she felt that many things were far beyond her capabilities. after her parents left, she had sworn that even if she died, she would protect her brother and not let him be wronged. but at this point, she was weakly standing behind, letting her brother fight life and death with someone else. yes, fighting with xu hu was like gambling with life, wasn¡¯t it? had her younger brother ever killed anyone? but xu hu had taken numerous lives. how could her brother¡¯s fight with him be considered a regular fight? it was more like a battle with a fierce wolf or tiger. ¡°caidie, your brother¡­ ¡® ¡°caidie.¡± yang caidie¡¯s eyes were red, and she remained silent. however, she was prepared. if anyone dared to hurt her brother and leave their lineage extinct, she would make them pay with their lives. after all, if yang chen died, her lineage would be completely gone, and what would be the point of her being alive or dead? ¡°begin!¡± yang jin he suddenly shouted. with his rich experience, xu hu took advantage of the precise moment yang jin he¡¯s words fell to make his move. it would be difficult for others to react to xu huts timing. however, yang wu had already suffered a loss like this, and how could yang chen let his opponent take advantage of him again? there was no way the same trick would work twice. as soon as xu hu made his move, he demonstrated the strength of the fifth level of body refining realm. his arms were extremely powerful, accompanied by a howling fist wind, he threw a punch at yang chen as a probing attack. ¡°bang!¡± yang chen was not to be outdone, demonstrating the power of his cloud-pulling fist. with his elbow bent, his fist collided with xu huts. as their fists clashed, the ground shook, and sand flew everywhere. neither yang chen nor xu hu¡¯s fists were damaged when they collided. instead, they managed to suppress xu hu¡¯s subsequent series of attacks. in the initial confrontation, yang chen had demonstrated strength on par with xu hu. this strength astonished everyone present. what did it mean to be evenly matched? ¡°fifth layer of the body refining realm!¡± ¡°yang chen is also at the fifth layer of the body refining realm!¡± ¡°didn¡¯t expect that!¡± no one expected it. when yang chen first took the assessment, he had displayed strength only at the fourth level peak of the body refining realm. who would have thought that yang chen had actually reached the fifth layer of the body refining realm? yes, during the previous fight, yang chen wouldn¡¯t have been able to face xu hu head-on without falling behind if he hadn¡¯t reached the strength of the fifth layer of the body refining realm. everyone saw the clash just now, and yang chen did not retreat at all, revealing that his martial arts cultivation had indeed reached the fifth layer of the body refining realm. this stunned the entire audience. not only the third master but also yang jin he was shocked.. Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Chapter 37: The Counterattack Begins_l chapter 40: chapter 37: the counterattack begins_l translator: 549690339 reaching the fifth level of the body refining realm is enough to shock anyone. each level represents a watershed moment. reaching the fourth level of the body refining realm at thirteen, unless one is extraordinarily talented, is already considered the limit. to cross this limit is as difficult as ascending to heaven. even for the great tribes, it takes a massive amount of resources to push their geniuses to reach the fifth level of the body refining realm. without sufficient resources, it is impossible for these geniuses to reach the fifth level of the body refining realm. although xu hu has the cultivation level of the fifth level, in reality, he stayed in the horse thief den and enjoyed abundant resources. as for a middle-ranking tribe like the yang family, it is difficult for them to push their young geniuses to reach the fifth level of the body refining realm. that¡¯s why the fourth-level cultivators in the yang family are considered treasures. they didn¡¯t know that the reason why yang chen could reach the fifth level of the body refining realm in such a short time was entirely due to his control over resources. what is control? for the people of the great wild hundred clans, the same resources could only have normal effects. but it¡¯s different in yang chen¡¯s hands. yang chen could amplify the effects ten times or even a hundred times. so, nobody could imagine the infinite possibilities hidden within yang chen. everyone was immersed in shock. ¡°it¡¯s unbelievable that yang chen hid his cultivation level during the assessment. he reached the fifth level of the body refining realm with his talent within the middle-ranking yang family. if he were in a great tribe, wouldn¡¯t his cultivation level be even more terrifying? how monstrous is this yang chen? i heard from the messenger earlier that he doesn¡¯t have a good reputation. is this kid hiding himself since childhood?¡± third master, who was sitting on a fine horse, pondered. it¡¯s not as peaceful as in a clan within the horse-thief gang, so anyone who wants to survive in it knows how to hide, when to keep a low profile, and when to show off. but that¡¯s the horse-thief gang, which is different from the outside world. yang chen, being in a tribe, also knows how to hide himself. if this boy grows up, his future is limitless. ¡°this yang chen must not be left alive.¡± third master¡¯s eyes were filled with murderous intent, and all he could think about was how to kill yang chen. yang jin was equally shocked by yang chen¡¯s cultivation level. he now understood why li youyan attached so much importance to yang chen. this was a hidden treasure of the yang family. upon realizing this, he became more determined that even at the risk of angering these bandits, he had to protect yang chen. with such a young age and amazing talent, and according to elder yang, his skills in alchemy were also exceptional. he was truly a blessing for the yang family. at this moment, the battle was still ongoing. everyone was watching the fight with rapt attention. ¡°the clash of the fifth level of the body refining realm is indeed exciting!¡± ¡°i didn¡¯t expect to see such a confrontation here.¡± many people initially wanted to run upon spotting the bandits, but were ultimately attracted by the duel between xu hu and yang chen. yang caidie could never have imagined that yang chen¡¯s cultivation had reached the fifth level of the body refining realm, beyond what she saw initially. she knew better than anyone else. how long had her brother been cultivating? most people started cultivating when they were three or four years old, but her brother only began near the coming of age ceremony! the cultivation speed¡­ ¡°yang chen, you have to stay alive. i¡¯m counting on marrying you.¡± yang caidie¡¯s friends cheered in their hearts. who wouldn¡¯t want to marry a talented young man? with such strength at a young age, won¡¯t yang chen be on par with the high-level members of the great tribes when he grows up? marrying yang chen would be equivalent to reserving a powerful person from a great tribe in advance. ¡°yang chen must be mine!¡± ¡°he¡¯s mine!¡± several young girls secretly made up their minds. at this moment, the fight between xu hu and yang chen had entered a critical stage. fighting xu hu indeed forced out yang chen¡¯s strongest abilities and even squeezed out his hidden potential. yang chen had to admit that xu hu was the strongest enemy he had encountered so far, and not comparable to the likes of yang heng and yang wu. in their exchanges, xu hu¡¯s continuous onslaught had caught yang chen off guard and almost hit him several times. ¡°yang chen is still at a disadvantage in his fight with xu hu.¡± ¡°i wonder if yang chen can win.¡± ¡°i doubt it. xu hu grew up in the horse thief den. as for yang chen? it¡¯s different. one was born with a golden key and the other crawled out of a pile of corpses.¡± many people didn¡¯t have much faith in yang chen. however, they missed one thing. because, neither in his previous life nor in this life, had yang chen been born with a golden key. at this moment, yang chen was still on the defensive. however, as he defended himself, his exchanges with xu hu made it increasingly difficult for xu hu to get the upper hand. xu hu realized this and his emotions fluctuated during the fight, showing that he was getting impatient. ¡°yang chen, all you can do is hide like a scared turtle?¡± xu hu roared angrily. yang chen smiled faintly, ¡°defense is the best offense, don¡¯t you know? or should i teach you this principle?¡± ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re asking for death!¡± xu hu became furious and was determined to kill yang chen. however, as he launched his attack, he found that yang chen¡¯s ¡°cloud-pulling fist¡± didn¡¯t give him any chance to succeed. initially, when yang chen fought with xu hu, even with the supreme martial skill ¡°cloud-pulling fist,¡± he could hardly gain an advantage due to his lack of combat experience. however, he had witnessed countless battles in his previous life. those battles were deeply ingrained in his mind, making yang chen¡¯s understanding of combat no worse than those with an abundance of combat experience. what yang chen lacked was a real battle opportunity. as long as he had that, everything would fall into place. now, yang chen felt that he had been reborn. their fight helped him to thoroughly digest his previous understanding of combat. by this moment, he had completely assimilated it. now, the calm yang chen thought, ¡°it seems it¡¯s time for me to counterattack..¡± Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Chapter 38: Childlike Innocence_l chapter 41: chapter 38: childlike innocence_l translator: 549690339 the current yang chen and the one from just now were two drastically different changes. previously, yang chen had witnessed many battles but lacked actual combat experience, which was like a sealed treasure, only missing a key. his fight with xu hu was the key he needed. once he opened the seal, yang chen¡¯s understanding of combat had instantly improved. now was the best time for his counterattack. with his combat experience, yang chen immediately analyzed the upcoming clash of fists. when was the best time to strike, when was the best time to defend, when was the best time to attack¡­ these thoughts had already formed a virtual image in his mind. ¡°take this!¡± yang chen executed the cloud-pulling fist. ¡°huh?¡± xu hu was suddenly shocked when he saw yang chen¡¯s move. yang chen, who had been defensive from the beginning, surprisingly chose to attack him at this moment. this made xu hu suddenly sneer: ¡°yang chen, i don¡¯t know what kind of martial skill you¡¯ve been practicing. if you had focused on defense, maybe i couldn¡¯t do anything to you. but now, you dare to attack me? haha, yang chen, your end is near.¡± from the beginning, xu hu believed that yang chen was unable to stop him. however, he didn¡¯t know how wrong he was. the cloud-pulling fist was a supreme martial skill, which was certainly not something that a place like the great wilderness could fully comprehend. yang chen lacked combat experience before, but now, with real combat experience, his application of the cloud-pulling fist had suddenly improved by 10%. just within a lightning-fast moment, yang chen¡¯s fist wind roared and launched a fierce attack on xu hu. ¡°xu hu, be careful!¡± the third master, with his rich experience, furrowed his brows after seeing yang chen¡¯s fist technique. he had already sensed the unfathomable depth of yang chen¡¯s martial skill. however, his realization came too late to warn xu hu. xu hu just wanted to brace himself, but yang chen¡¯s fist wind had already arrived. ¡°what kind of fist technique is this?¡± xu hu suddenly wanted to defend, but yang chen¡¯s punch after punch left him feeling his scalp tingling and his vision blurry, unable to analyze the moves of yang chen¡¯s fist technique. ¡°break! ¡± as xu hu roared, he suddenly gathered strength to break yang chen¡¯s continuous bombardment. however, he soon realized that when he exerted a thousand-pound force on yang chen, it felt as if he had hit cotton ¡ª not causing any ripples ¨C and it didn¡¯t slow down yang chen¡¯s attack by half. ¡°not good.¡± xu hu only realized then that he had fallen into yang chen¡¯s rhythm. yang chen¡¯s battle with xu hu, with all its twists and turns, was clearly seen by the onlookers at the side. at this time, everyone¡¯s mouths were wide open. because yang chen, who was previously on the defensive, had managed to turn things around and take the upper hand. ¡°yang chen actually has the upper hand.¡± ¡°this¡­this is unbelievable. xu hu crawled out of a pile of corpses, has rich experience in killing, and has been following the third master, so his martial skills are good too. how could he be suppressed by yang chen?¡± not only the foreign races and bandits, even the people of the yang family itself were surprised and delighted by this outcome. yang jinhe was no exception. ¡°what martial skill is yang chen practicing?¡± yang jinhe wondered, ¡°fourth elder, does our yang family have this martial skill?¡± as he couldn¡¯t recognize what martial skill yang chen was using based on his experience, he had to ask the fourth elder, who was in charge of the wuji pavilion and knew more about martial skills. it should be noted that yang chen and xu hu had the same martial arts cultivation level, but the yang family¡¯s martial skills were supposedly inferior to the horse-thief gang¡¯s. elder yang si stroked his beard and then replied, collecting his astonishment: ¡°the martial skill yang chen is using is the pulling the void fist from our yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion.¡± ¡°pulling the void fist? that¡¯s impossible. i know the pulling the void fist quite well. the moves and what yang chen is using are completely different. yang chen¡¯s fist technique is far more exquisite than the pulling the void fist.¡± yang jinhe quickly shook his head. elder yang si said with a wry smile, ¡°that¡¯s what i wanted to say too. at first, i couldn¡¯t recognize the martial skill yang chen was using. it wasn¡¯t until i just observed his moves carefully that i recognized it.¡± ¡°what¡¯s going on, then?¡± yang jinhe was puzzled. yang si took a deep breath and said nervously, ¡°i think the clan leader and i have underestimated yang chen¡¯s talent.¡± ¡°what do you mean, fourth elder?¡± yang jinhe narrowed his eyes. elder yang si frowned, ¡°it¡¯s like this: some days ago, yang chen had visited the wuji pavilion. he had chosen the pulling the void fist there. afterwards, he returned to the wuji pavilion after just four days.¡± ¡°four days¡­could it be that this kid learned the pulling the void fist within four days?¡± yang jinhe was shocked. ¡°more than that, yang chen mastered the pulling the void fist in just four days, and even mixed his own understanding into the technique. he even created some ingenious ways while cultivating the pulling the void fist. however, those ingenious moves at that time were far from what yang chen is showing now.¡± at this point, elder yang si couldn¡¯t help but reveal his shock, saying, ¡°obviously, his understanding of the pulling the void fist improved within that time. the fist technique he is performing now is no longer merely the pulling the void fist.¡± ¡°you mean, the kid has the ability to create his own martial skills?¡± the expression on yang jinhe¡¯s face could no longer stay calm. if that were true¡­ this! elder yang si also looked at the battle, murmuring, ¡°that¡¯s right. at first, i didn¡¯t know about this, but now that i see yang chen¡¯s fighting, i think his ability is just as i thought. the main theme of the pulling the void fist is the balance of rigidity and flexibility. however, this kid has realized a deeper layer called yin-yang realm beyond the rigidity and flexibility!¡± ¡°clan leader, even if we have to pay a huge price, these bandits must not harm yang chen. he is our yang family¡¯s blessing.¡± ¡°do you think i¡¯m joking, fourth elder? a genius with childlike innocence, even if i have to lay down my old life, i cannot let the bandits harm him.¡± yang jinhe clenched his fists, determined. ¡°yes, childlike innocence! otherwise, why would this kid, who had never fought before, be able to fight xu hu evenly, even taking the upper hand in such a short time?¡± what is childlike innocence? yang jinhe had heard from classics that there were some geniuses in the world who had the ability to create their own martial arts. this ability had nothing to do with innate talent, but rather relied on one¡¯s comprehension and disposition. such people were extremely rare. yang chen not only had incredible innate talent, but he also had the ability to create his own martial skills and possessed childlike innocence. this was nothing short of a miracle. yang jinhe stared at the battle without blinking, fearing that yang chen would suffer any harm. this was a treasure of the yang family.. Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Chapter 39: Healing Another’s Body_l chapter 42: chapter 39: healing another¡¯s body_l translator: 549690339 however, what reassured yang jinhe was that yang chen was now completely suppressing xu hu in their battle. yes, at this point, yang chen had completely suppressed xu hu. in comparison to yang chen, xu hu¡¯s temperament was far worse. deep down, xu hu believed that no one in the yang family could be his opponent, and it was this sense of superiority that made him feel that the so-called genius wastes of the yang family were simply not on the same level as him. moreover, with third master watching from behind, he also had the desire to perform well. therefore, once he attacked, xu hu would employ lethal moves without mercy. however, now he discovered that yang chen was not a bone he could chew at all. he grew anxious. the more anxious he became, the more flaws were revealed in xu hu¡¯s defense. yes, as he fought with yang chen, he didn¡¯t know why yang chen initially hid his strengths, always maintaining his defense. but now things had changed, yang chen¡¯s attacks were orderly, and he had managed to suppress xu hu in one breath, not giving him any chance to catch his breath. most crucially, he was confident that his martial skills within the red-clothed gang would have been superior to yang chen¡¯s, but who could have foreseen that the martial skills cultivated by yang chen were far more profound and unfathomable than his own. his attacks seemed to land on cotton. on the other hand, yang chen¡¯s attacks were as fierce and powerful as steel, making them extremely difficult to block. in terms of martial skill clashes, he was no match at all. ¡°gentleness!¡± ¡°firmness!¡± yang chen alternated between soft and hard, circulating his force within his arms, fully demonstrating the advantages of the cloud-pulling fist. such martial skills were naturally not something xu hu could comprehend. yang chen¡¯s attacks grew fiercer, and he was already in control of the battle. at this time, third master¡¯s face grew uglier and uglier. he could already see that if the fight continued like this, xu hu would most likely be miserably defeated. however, letting it go like this was something he was unwilling to do. after all, he was the one who started the trouble and would be the first to stop. where would his face be? ¡°how can yang chen be so powerful!¡± the third master roared in his heart. ¡°xu hu is going to be defeated.¡± ¡°unbelievable, yang chen is actually able to win.¡± as everyone could see, yang chen had already gained the momentum to win. with this momentum, yang chen naturally took advantage of his victory. he shouted sternly, ¡°let go! ¡± the next moment, yang chen transformed his soft force into a fierce and powerful force, and with a howling gale in his fist, he slammed it onto xu hu¡¯s arms. xu hu felt a sharp pain that made his arms numb, and he cried out in agony. seeing this scene, third master abruptly realized the danger: ¡°xu hu, retreat quickly!¡± xu hu finally understood the gap between him and yang chen and immediately withdrew regardless of his pride. however, would yang chen let him go as he wished? regardless of the outcome today, he would definitely be targeted by these bandits. in any case, yang chen made up his mind. in an instant, he took a stride as fast as the wind, directly chasing after xu hu who was trying to retreat from the battle. in just a moment, yang chen suddenly grasped xu huts arm.suddenly, yang chen forcefully swung xu hu¡¯s arm in a circle, and the next moment, blood splattered as yang chen cruelly tore off xu huts arm. fight fire with fire! you, xu hu, tore off one of yang wu¡¯s arms, so naturally, i, yang chen, will tear off one of your arms too. of course, yang chen wouldn¡¯t repay evil with kindness, it was actually for yang wu¡¯s revenge. his actions were merely to protect a bit of the yang family¡¯s honor. after all, if the yang family didn¡¯t display anything in response to the bandits¡¯ actions today, wouldn¡¯t they be looked down upon by foreigners? keep in mind, today is yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony, a special day. no matter what, the yang family¡¯s honor must not be lost today. ¡°puchi! ¡± blood was splattered everywhere. and xu huts severed arm was held in yang chen¡¯s hand. at this moment, xu hu fell to the ground, his face filled with horror. looking at yang chen, who was holding his arm and looking down at him, he felt desperate with no hope left in his eyes. ¡°my hand¡­my hand!¡± xu hu screamed in panic. ¡°pa!¡± yang chen threw xu hu¡¯s arm to the ground. at this time, third master could no longer sit still. he roared like a tiger in the mountains: ¡°yang chen, how dare you hurt my beloved disciple, i want your life!¡± third master¡¯s move was as fast as lightning, far surpassing yang chen¡¯s. in just a few breaths¡¯ time, he dismounted from his horse, withdrew his body, and drew his sword. third master did all this in one go, without any delay, giving yang chen no time to react. ¡°not good.¡± seeing third master¡¯s actions, yang chen suddenly developed a sense of horror that threatened his life. he knew, he couldn¡¯t compete against third master in any way. the opponent¡¯s strength was far beyond his! when he was at a loss, he heard a clang, and a strong figure blocked in front of yang chen. it was yang family patriarch yang jinhe who was holding a stone knife, fending off third master¡¯s fierce attack and completely dissolving his force. ¡°so strong!¡± ¡°third master, you, as an elder, acting against the younger generation isn¡¯t quite proper, is it?¡± yang jinhe stared fiercely at third master, without retreating, revealing a determined look as if today, he wouldn¡¯t back down, even if it meant a confrontation with these bandits. third master was also startled by this look, but he quickly calmed down and sinisterly said, ¡°patriarch yang, it¡¯s been only a few days since we last met, and your martial arts cultivation has improved. i don¡¯t know if brother yang would like to have a few moves with me, liu?¡± ¡°thank you for the praise. but today¡¯s coming of age ceremony is still going on, i don¡¯t plan to have a friendly match with third master. instead, now that the contest between the younger generations is over, can you and your people leave? otherwise, when people from the great tribes come, third master will have to greet them, and it will be a waste of your precious time.¡± yang jinhe said solemnly. how could third master not know that yang jinhe was using the power of the great tribes to threaten him? although the horse-thief gang was rampant and domineering, they did not hold everyone in contempt in the great wilderness. at least, they still cared about the power of the twelve great tribes. ¡°humph, patriarch yang, i won¡¯t forget about my disciple¡¯s matter today. it would be best to hide your precious treasure, yang chen, and don¡¯t let him run around, in case bad people target him. ¡± third master¡¯s face turned dark as he yelled and put away his weapon, and apparently, stopped acting aggressively. ¡°you don¡¯t have to worry about that, third master. we, the yang family, know how to handle such matters very well.¡± yang jinhe saw that third master had backed down, and although he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he still spoke calmly on the surface. ¡°green mountains will not change, the green river will flow forever, patriarch yang, don¡¯t be too proud too soon. our horse-thief gang is never short of geniuses. xu hu is just the most useless among them. let¡¯s go.¡± third master looked deeply at yang chen behind yang jinhe, with a threatening intention, and then waved his sleeve, took the unconscious xu hu, and left. clatter, clatter. a group of bandits left with great momentum, truly letting everyone¡¯s hearts, which had been held up, relax completely.. Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 40: Becoming the Focal Point_l chapter 43: chapter 40: becoming the focal point_l translator: 549690339 however, in the next moment, a pair of eyes converged on yang chen almost simultaneously. undoubtedly, yang chen, who has defeated even the genius nurtured by a huge force like the red-clothed gang, has become the focus of this coming of age ceremony. this focus far exceeded everyone¡¯s initial expectations. generally speaking, even if a certain outstanding young genius is excellent, it wouldn¡¯t lead to those love-stricken girls competing with red eyes. such fierce competition could hardly be seen once in the coming of age ceremonies held by various clans every four or five years. for such a genius, the word ¡®excellent¡¯ is no longer enough to describe them. but things are different now. yang chen¡¯s appearance has driven the girls from the foreign races wild with jealousy. ¡°daughter, you¡¯ve seen yang chen¡¯s achievements; his future is bound to be immeasurad1e. altnougn 1, your tatner, know tnat you are sny, it¡¯s still wortn fighting for. maybe this yang chen is especially partial to your personality? yang chen is a sought-after treasure, though you are a woman, it¡¯s better to be proactive.¡± ¡°daughter, this yang chen, if we can get him, even the clan leader will have to be polite to us. our small clan can¡¯t even think of climbing the genius of the great tribes. however, this yang chen is no worse than the geniuses cultivated by those great tribes.¡± many elders who brought their daughters to the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony to select dragon-descending handsome grooms began to instruct their precious darlings after seeing such a result. before the coming of age ceremony ended, yang chen had already become the target of jealousy among countless people. yang heng¡¯s father, standing in the crowd, was originally comforting yang heng who lost his power. however, at this moment, seeing yang chen defeat the domineering xu hu, he couldn¡¯t help but take a gasp of cold air. the man sighed, ¡®yang heng, remember, never provoke yang chen again. he is no longer someone you can provoke. if you provoke yang chen again, even your father¡¯s status in the yang family won¡¯t be enough to protect you.¡± yang heng¡¯s face was full of malice, and it was unclear whether he had heard his father¡¯s words. he just responded with a quiet grunt. but seeing the coldness on yang chen¡¯s face, there was still no sign of reduction. now, the most regrettable person must be zhou huaiyi, who betrayed yang chen once. seeing yang chen defeat xu hu with a strong posture, becoming the most outstanding genius in the yang family, and being the most dazzling existence in today¡¯s coming of age ceremony, his intestines were regretful. it is well known that the evaluation of a genius¡¯s position in the family is mostly based on the coming of age ceremony. even if yang heng and yang wu were once very powerful, now that they have both lost in the coming of age ceremony, can they count on the family to take more care of them? is it possible? he thought he had made an exceptionally wise choice by climbing onto yang heng¡¯s high branch. but looking at it now, he made an extremely foolish choice. today, yang chen will inevitably soar into the sky and become a genius who will be fully cultivated by the yang family. he didn¡¯t know why he chose to betray yang chen back then. what actual benefits did he get after betraying yang chen? yang heng gave him nothing, even treating him completely as a servant, not even as good as before when he was with yang chen. at least when he was with yang chen, he could receive something called ¡®respect.¡¯ even if he had stayed with yang chen for two more months and showed his sincerity, he would have been able to soar to the top today. but it was those two months that he chose to betray. what¡¯s the point of saying these things now? it¡¯s too late for everything; it¡¯s too late. meanwhile, yang caidie led her sisters, rushing out of the crowd and coming to yang chen¡¯s side. ¡°darling, are you okay? you didn¡¯t get hurt.¡± yang caidie asked with concern. yang chen smiled and said, ¡°older sister, do i look like i¡¯m in trouble?¡± ¡°that¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡± yang caidie finally felt relieved. yang chen was about to say something, but suddenly noticed that someone was looking at him. he turned his head and saw that the sisters yang caidie had brought with her were casting amorous glances at him one by one. he couldn¡¯t help but feel both amused and helpless, so he acted like he didn¡¯t see it. he had been betrayed by the woman he was closest to. although he didn¡¯t say he wouldn¡¯t marry and have children, it wasn¡¯t easy for him to believe in others so easilv.this was a hurdle, one that was still difficult for him to overcome at this moment. yang jin he¡¯s attitude towards yang chen at this time had undergone a drastic change, and he said gently, ¡°yang chen, well done.¡± elder yang and elder yang si also laughed loudly, ¡°yes, yang chen, well done!¡± ¡°clan leader, second master, fourth master, you are too kind. just now, yang chen was just lucky.¡± yang chen smiled. ¡°lucky? you even ripped off xu huts arm. seeing the expression on the face of that bandit third master, i couldn¡¯t help but want to laugh. yang chen, you did a great job!¡± elder yang si had an open and straightforward character, speaking directly, and even meaning to clap his hands. are you kidding me? if not for yang chen, even if the yang family lost face and swallowed this setback today, they would have no choice but to endure it. could they go head-to-head with the bandits? could they beat them? so, even if they lost face, they couldn¡¯t help it. they could only blame themselves for not having the ability to regain their dignity. however, just when they all thought they had lost face today, yang chen fought xu hu and completely crushed him to win, even breaking one of xu hu¡¯s arms. such a result can be said to be beyond everyone¡¯s expectations. the most crucial thing is that yang chen helped the yang family regain their dignity, which is the most important thing after all. no matter how angry the third master was, they would not dare to attack the yang family because of this matter, because they were not in the right. as long as they were not in the right, they dared not attack. the twelve great tribes would definitely help the yang family then, and the red-clothed gang would not be able to step down. ¡°yang chen, your performance today was so unexpected that even i didn¡¯t anticipate it. i never thought that your achievements in alchemy would be outstanding, and your martial arts cultivation would be far beyond my imagination.¡± at this moment, a hearty voice rang out, and it was li youyan who had appeared in everyone¡¯s sight without knowing when. ¡°elder li!¡± yang chen exclaimed. yang jin he said gently, ¡°it seems that elder li does have a connection with this yang chen.¡± ¡°haha, it¡¯s fate. li has been considering working with the yang family, but when the red-clothed gang appeared today, li did not dare to speak up and was truly ashamed. i hope elder yang can understand.¡± li youyan took a deep breath. yang jin he waved his hand: ¡°elder li is joking, i understand your feelings.¡± even though the two families cooperated, they were not family after all. if the enemy were those powerful bandits, li youyan would not dare to help him, which was normal. after all, li youyan had to consider his own family. if the horse-thief gang were to visit the li family someday, how could li youyan bear it? his li family took the chamber of commerce route, and there was still a gap between their strength and the yang family¡¯s. ¡°elder yang understands li¡¯s feelings, which is something that li is unable to repay. in that case, after the coming of age ceremony later, li will take advantage of such an auspicious moment to announce full cooperation with the yang family.¡± li youyan said gently. upon hearing this, yang jin he¡¯s mood was greatly elated: ¡°hahaha, good, elder li, then it¡¯s settled. it seems that this coming-of-age ceremony for our yang family should be held sooner.¡± now, the more he looked at yang chen, the more pleasing to the eye he became. it can be said that if it were not for yang chen, li youyan might even refuse to cooperate with the yang family today, because of their loss of face today. wasn¡¯t it because the yang family did not suffer a loss at the hands of the red robe bandit gang today that li youyan did not terminate their cooperation? ¡°alright, because of the accident just now, let¡¯s end this second round of competition.¡± yang jin he was too lazy to continue, as yang chen winning the crown today was already an indisputable matter. soon after, yang jin he said, ¡°now, bring the weapons!¡± with thuds, a group of yang family servants carried the weapon racks with swords and other weapons up. ¡°today, the yang family¡¯s juniors are about to come of age, and from now on, they will no longer play the childlike kung fu of fists and kicks. a real war involves bloody battles, and having a handy weapon at hand is key during battles!¡± the old servant said loudly, ¡°next, you will choose a weapon that you deem suitable, and then you will be truly grown up!¡± this was also the last step of the yang family¡¯s coming-of- age ceremony, and a step that everyone valued most because choosing a weapon represented the path a person would take in martial arts in the future.. Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Chapter 41: Mixed Yuan Spear Technique_l chapter 44: chapter 41: mixed yuan spear technique_l translator: 549690339 ¡°when choosing a weapon, remember not to be careless or casual. a weapon decides a martial artist¡¯s future martial path and is their left and right arms!¡± the old servant shouted, his voice lingering in the air. ¡°alright, everyone can start choosing their favorite weapon now.¡± hearing the old servant¡¯s words, the young people stepped forward one by one, carefully selecting from the weapon racks. no one dared to be careless, as they had already been advised by their family elders beforehand. ¡°yang chen, what weapon do you want to choose?¡± elder yang si stood side by side with yang chen, asking curiously. yang chen, as today¡¯s most outstanding genius, made a choice that not only elder yang si but everyone was extremely curious about. yang chen stroked his chin, contemplating for a while before saying, ¡°fourth master, i want to choose a spear.¡± ¡°spear?¡± elder yang si and the yang family patriarch exchanged surprised glances. the spear was considered an unconventional weapon, not the mainstream. in this world, mainstream weapons include swords, knives, rulers, and staffs, among others. not because of anything else, but because swords and knives have more variables, while spears do not. spears are easy to master but have few variables. when fighting against enemies, using a spear could easily put one at a disadvantage. this is common knowledge among the great wild hundred clans. elder yang si was afraid that yang chen would go astray and said seriously, ¡°yang chen, the key to fighting with others lies in variables. why can swords and knives become mainstream weapons? because once used, they have countless variables that are hard to defend against!¡± ¡°but a spear appears clumsy, with scarce variables, and it is difficult to gain an advantage when fighting with others. a spear might not suit your talents.¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh at this. it seems that this was indeed the viewpoint of the great wild hundred clans. his perspective was different from that of the hundred clans in the great wilderness. if it were someone else from the great wilderness, they would undoubtedly think that elder yang si¡¯s words were reasonable. indeed, the path of spear dao has few variables and can easily fall into a disadvantageous situation when facing enemies. compared to the mainstream sword and knife dao, the spear dao is incredibly awkward. however, this is just the viewpoint of the people of the great wilderness. the reason they think this way is that the ¡®cultivation methods¡¯ in the great wilderness are scarce. in the outside world, it¡¯s different. there, weapons have no superiority or inferiority. in his previous life, yang chen had observed a battle fought by a peerless master from a distance. that battle was the turning point that made yang chen determined to practice spear techniques. yes, that day, yang chen had the good fortune to witness the peerless powerhouse in action. he held a long spear, stood at the top of the heavens, faced the cold wind, and looked down upon the earth. with just one strike of his spear, he caused the mountains and rivers to collapse instantly against the colossal demonic beast. if it weren¡¯t for yang chen being protected by many masters, even the slightest aftershock of that strike would have been enough to shatter him to pieces. even so, the impression left on him by that spear was deep. he knew very well that the power of this master far exceeded what ordinary martial artists could understand. from that moment on, yang chen deeply researched the path of spear techniques. at the very least, the path of spear techniques definitely did not have as few variables as elder yang si said. on the contrary, it possesses the most variables! moreover, if one could cultivate spear techniques to perfection, they could become like that peerless master, gathering countless variables in one strike, causing mountains and rivers to collapse and heaven and earth to change with one stab! with such an experience, how could yang chen think that the path of spear techniques was just an unconventional way? in his heart, all weapons were the same. the key was the martial artist who used these left and right arms. with this thought, yang chen¡¯s determination became even stronger. he said without hesitation, ¡°fourth master, i have a special love for the path of spear techniques, and besides, i still think that the one i like is the best. while swords and knives may indeed be mainstream, i believe that the path of spear techniques is not inferior to the other two.¡±¡±you¡­ you are¡­¡± elder yang si widened his eyes. yang jinhe said thoughtfully: ¡°fourth elder, just let yang chen follow his own thoughts.¡± ¡°patriarch, you are¡­ you¡­ sigh, alright.¡± elder yang si struggled in his heart for a while, and eventually could only follow yang jinhe¡¯s instructions. after all, yang jinhe¡¯s thoughts were not wrong, as forcing someone to do something they don¡¯t like won¡¯t end well. yang chen loved the art of spear techniques, and as an elder, even if he persuaded yang chen, what would it achieve? yang chen immediately took action, selecting a silver spear that he felt suited him and held it in his hand. the spear was entirely silver, obviously made of a special material. the spearhead was about 20% the length of the shaft, which was the most suitable size ratio. holding the spear brought joy to yang chen¡¯s heart. with this handy weapon, his martial arts training path was now set. yes, on the first day of his rebirth, he had already planned his future martial path! choosing the path of spear techniques today was also something he had thought through beforehand. after that, the coming of age ceremony segment ended quickly. li youyan, representing the li family commerce group, chose to formally start cooperating with the yang family after the ceremony was over, in front of many foreign tribes. this move greatly boosted the prestige of the yang family, making many small clans increasingly eager to climb the high branches of the yang family. the best way to climb to a higher branch was through marriage. after the cooperation between the li family and the yang family¡¯s two middle-ranking tribes, yang chen became the first choice for a marriage alliance. this also meant that after the ceremony was over, it was utterly unexpected that several young girls would suddenly appear, vying to accompany yang chen home. yang chen couldn¡¯t be so cruel as to refuse the ¡®good intentions¡¯ carefully conveyed by these small clans. it could be said that it took him the strength of nine bulls and two tigers to finally return home with difficulty. once home, yang chen finally had some peace and quiet. however, yang caidie was in trouble. because he had returned, but yang caidie was surrounded by a group of foreign tribes, discussing the ¡®marriage¡¯ of yang chen in the future. now, yang chen sat cross -legged on his bed, placing the silver spear beside him, carefully thinking about the path of his future martial arts. ¡°having chosen the silver spear, i will walk the path of spear techniques from now on. the ¡®cultivation method¡¯ of this spear technique must be carefully figured out.¡± yang chen was calculating in his mind. cultivation methods and martial skills are two different concepts. simply put, martial skills are more suitable for low-ranking martial artists. cultivation methods, on the other hand, can accompany martial artists from low to high ranks. a powerful cultivation method can even increase a martial artist¡¯s chance to advance in rank. comparatively, cultivation methods are much more precious than martial skills. in the great wild hundred clans, a simple cultivation method would probably provoke countless people to fight over it, leaving many injured and bleeding. but yang chen was different; his knowledge was like an invisible treasure trove. a middle-ranking tribe like the yang family would find it difficult to access ¡®cultivation methods¡¯ in the body refining realm. however, yang chen had already prepared to start from the bottom and build a strong foundation. ¡°one qi mixed yuan spear, also known as the ¡®mixed yuan spear technique¡¯, is the most precious spear technique i acquired in my previous life.¡± yang chen thought to himself. he didn¡¯t know the origin of this ¡°mixed yuan spear technique,¡± but he had studied it and knew that its profundity and subtleties were far beyond his current level of understanding. yang chen understood that this mixed yuan spear technique was no worse than the spear dao supremes he had seen in his previous life. with his thoughts fixed, yang chen held the silver spear and muttered, ¡°in that case, my future martial path will be dedicated to cultivating the mixed yuan spear technique..¡± Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Chapter 42: Clan Leader’s Invitation_l chapter 45: chapter 42: clan leader¡¯s invitation_l translator: 549690339 this year¡¯s coming of age ceremony was undoubtedly the most grand and lively one held by the yang family in recent years. because of yang chen¡¯s amazing performance, showing a shocking talent, the high-levels of the yang family were not only delighted but also entered into negotiations with many foreign clans. what were they negotiating? naturally, cooperation. generally speaking, even if a family holds a coming of age ceremony, it would not be open to outsiders. but why do the great wild hundred clans like to open their coming of age ceremony to outsiders? it is because the coming of age ceremony is a good time for a tribe to show their strength to the outside world. if a family¡¯s coming of age ceremony has no talent, what is the future of such a family? even cooperation would be meaningless. but if a family has countless talents, it represents the future prospects of the clan, and early cooperation brings only benefits without any harm. yang chen¡¯s performance today is even comparable to that of a genius cultivated by the great tribes, and also due to the collaboration between li family commerce group and yang family, it strengthens yang family¡¯s prestige. those in charge of the smaller tribes outside were all competing to discuss cooperation with the yang family. even many foreign clan leaders personally proposed a marriage alliance, planning to marry their most outstanding daughters to yang chen and bind the relationships between the two families. however, the yang family patriarch is a very shrewd man, knowing that yang chen has become a hot topic. how could they rush to settle yang chen¡¯s marriage? when dealing with people, they never mention yang chen¡¯s marriage ideas. yang chen was completely unaware of this, and had already devoted himself wholeheartedly to his cultivation of the ¡®mixed yuan spear technique¡¯. in this way, the night quietly passed by without a sound during his cultivation. when yang chen opened his eyes, it was already early in the morning, and knocking sounds of ¡°dong dong¡± came from his door. startled, he got up to answer the door and found that gu mingyue, the young girl, had come looking for him early in the morning. ¡°mingyue, why are you here so early?¡± yang chen asked curiously. whether gu mingyue was nervous or whatnot, when she saw yang chen now, her face instantly turned red like a soft and delicate apple; she lowered her head, her heart beating uncontrollably, and she dared not look at yang chen. this emotional change actually happened overnight. before, she thought yang chen was a waste, and she would not have any problems communicating with him. however, things are different now. after yang chen¡¯s performance yesterday, his tall figure had completely been established in her heart. which girl doesn¡¯t have romantic feelings? yang chen conquered foreign girls with his performance yesterday, and naturally, he conquered gu mingyue as well. when gu mingyue saw yang chen, her heart thumped fiercely, and she nervously whispered, ¡°young¡­ young master, the patriarch just sent someone over, and they want you to go there. he has some important matters to tell you.¡± ¡°oh? the patriarch wants to see me?¡± yang chen raised his eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised, but soon understood. with his hands behind his back, he said, ¡°have all the foreign clans left?¡± ¡°yes, the patriarch and the high-level clan members spent the entire night to send those foreign clan members away. as soon as day broke, he asked for you to come.¡± gu mingyue said softly like a gentle little bird. yang chen nodded thoughtfully, ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go see the patriarch. help me pack some clothes.¡± ¡°yes, young master.¡± gu mingyue was excited. yang chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to gu mingyue¡¯s emotional fluctuations. he glanced down at gu mingyue¡¯s blushing face and smiled, ¡°mingyue, you look much prettier in your new clothes than before. if you¡¯re short of spirit stones, just ask your young master for them.¡± words spoken without care, but taken with meaning. gu mingyue just calmed her initial excitement, but when she heard yang chen complimenting her, her heart started thumping again. she quickly said, ¡°young¡­ young master, i¡¯ll prepare the clothes for you.¡± as soon as her words fell, the young girl fled like smoke before them. yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, not taking the matter to heart. soon after, he changed his clothes and went to the yang family patriarch¡¯s residence. this time, compared to the last visit, the access has become much smoother. patriarch yang jinhe¡¯s old servant had clearly already received permission. as soon as yang chen arrived, the old servant respectfully invited yang chen to enter.upon arrival, yang chen saw a room full of high-ranking officials. this surprised yang chen, who was no stranger to grand events. judging by the atmosphere in the room, it seemed that almost all high-level members of the yang family were gathered here. elder yang and fourth master yang, whom yang chen was familiar with, were among them. ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re here,¡± yang jinhe said with a warm smile, a significant change in attitude towards yang chen. ¡°greetings to all the elders,¡± yang chen respectfully bowed. ¡°hmm, we¡¯ve taken note of your performance yesterday,¡± one of the elders said. ¡°hahaha, you did well. those bandits thought they could bully the yang family easily. they needed to have their arrogance checked,¡± said another. many high-ranking members of the yang family had changed their attitude towards yang chen and praised him. yang chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh at their pragmatism and the benefits his strength brought him. it seemed that in this world, no matter where one was, the primary condition for earning respect from others was a strong personal strength. while thinking, yang chen replied humbly: ¡°i only did what was necessary. i appreciate the elders¡¯ kind words.¡± ¡°young but not arrogant, and humble. good, good,¡± praised one elder. ¡°it seems yang chen has truly matured.¡± ¡°after encountering failure once, yang chen has turned over a new leaf. now, he does well. life needs setbacks. perhaps the reason why our younger generations didn¡¯t perform well at the coming of age ceremony is that they have never faced any setbacks.¡± these elders did not hold back in expressing their satisfaction with yang chen. however, not everyone was sincere in their attitude towards him, particularly eighth master yang, who sat in a corner with a seemingly different demeanor. turning his eyes to eighth master yang, yang chen noticed his cold expression. ¡°patriarch,¡± eighth master yang said, ¡°we are here to discuss important matters today. although yang chen is outstanding, he is still a junior.member. is he qualified to attend this high-level meeting?¡± ¡°old eight, what do you mean by that? what¡¯s wrong with letting yang chen experience the world?¡± retorted elder yang, frowning. these two were old rivals within the yang family, a fact that was well-known to everyone, including yang chen himself. eighth master yang sneered, ¡°it¡¯s no secret that yang chen is close to you, and of course, you¡¯d speak up for him. however, according to the rules, yang chen shouldn¡¯t be here with us. how are we supposed to maintain our status as elders with him in the room? what do you think, everyone?¡± eighth master yang certainly knew how to play the game of politics, immediately turning to the interests of everyone present. despite yang chen¡¯s excellent performance the day before, some people agreed that he shouldn¡¯t attend such an important event considering his current status. if he stayed, how could they maintain their valuable positions? many people who consider themselves prestigious care a great deal about their status. any event that might make them feel they are lowering themselves would warrant a swift retort. indeed, after eighth master yang¡¯s speech, several high-ranking members of the family began whispering and pointing at yang chen. ¡°yeah, that kid yang chen really lacks manners.¡± ¡°this kind of occasion is beyond his current status.¡± ¡°i don¡¯t know what the patriarch was thinking. the kid just took advantage of this situation. since the patriarch invited him, he just came?¡± seeing the situation spiraling out of control, yang jinhe, the head of the yang family, finally spoke with a cold snort, ¡°eighth elder, second elder, are you really going to argue in front of me, your patriarch? eighth elder, you keep saying that yang chen doesn¡¯t deserve to be here. but the main purpose of today¡¯s meeting is related to yang chen.. why shouldn¡¯t he be here? or shall we just cancel the meeting today?¡± Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 43: Hundred Clans Trial War_1 chapter 46: chapter 43: hundred clans trial war_1 translator: 549690339 as the patriarch of the yang family, yang jinhe held the highest power of life and death in the clan. even his most bland remarks were filled with endless majesty. moreover, his voice was cold, and his attitude was very clear. his rhetorical question made the eighth elder tremble all over. does this meeting have anything to do with yang chen? yang jinhe did not intend to give eighth master yang more trouble. he stood with his hands behind his back, sitting on the main seat, and said in a commanding tone, ¡°yang chen, come here!¡± ¡°yes.¡± yang chen approached yang jinhe. yang jinhe smiled and said, ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t move. i will briefly examine your innate talent and physique.¡± the innate talent and physique are essential for a martial artist. in the past, people in the yang family believed that yang chen had very poor talent and could not practice martial arts. therefore, they had never really explored yang chen¡¯s innate talent. but who could have expected today¡¯s turn of events? yesterday¡¯s performance by yang chen undoubtedly shattered those previous rumors! so, as the patriarch of the yang family, he had to investigate yang chen¡¯s innate talent and physique. yang chen did not have any objection to this talent examination. after all, his talent was evident, and he had nothing to worry about. moreover, the great wild hundred clans were located in remote areas, unlike those powerful sects. the talent testing methods were rather crude, and the results would not be overly detailed. just as yang chen expected, after yang jinhe conducted the examination, he said with bright eyes, ¡°indeed, it¡¯s excellent. yang chen, your innate talents and physique are of the highest grade. remember, do not lose sight of the original intention of practicing martial arts because of yesterday¡¯s achievements, and don¡¯t waste the innate talent bestowed upon you by the heavens.¡± ¡°i will keep the patriarch¡¯s teachings in mind!¡± yang chen quickly replied. ¡°no need for formalities. since you are an adult now, i believe you can discern right from wrong in some matters. next, i have something important to tell you. this is the main theme of this meeting, and it is related to you.¡± yang jinhe¡¯s expression gradually turned serious. everyone present became attentive. yang chen, of course, did not dare to be vague. he could see that the matter was of great importance to the yang family, but he had no idea what it was. with his hands behind his back and a blank expression, yang jinhe said, ¡°i believe you all should be aware of the hundred clans trial battle.¡± ¡°the hundred clans trial battle?¡± ¡°the trial battle¡­ is it really about that? could it be¡­¡± yang jinhe said bluntly, ¡°indeed, you guessed correctly. the hundred clans trial battle is about to begin.¡± ¡°could it be that yesterday¡¯s bandits were giving our yang family such a hard time because it had something to do with this upcoming hundred clans trial battle?¡± ¡°of course.¡± yang jinhe replied coldly, ¡°yesterday, i was curious about why these bandits were giving us, the yang family, such a hard time, even targeting our geniuses. while i was suspicious, last night, those great tribes came to discuss the matter with me, and i found out that the hundred clans trial battle is about to begin.¡± standing to the side, yang chen was puzzled, ¡°patriarch, what¡¯s the deal with this hundred clans trial battle?¡± ¡°it¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t know about it. the hundred clans trial battle is a way for us, the great wild hundred clans, to allocate resources.¡± yang jinhe explained slowly. ¡°resource allocation? what¡¯s that all about?¡± yang chen was baffled. yang jinhe said earnestly, ¡°this matter is related to monster beast mountain. yang chen, your sister often goes to the periphery of monster beast mountain, so you should know about it. however, you only know a part of it. monster beast mountain is a treasure trove, of course, but ordinary people can only enter the periphery!¡± ¡°what¡¯s inside?¡± yang chen grew more curious. ¡°the inner area is guarded by the hundred clans of the great wilderness,¡± yang jinhe said. ¡°guarded? why?¡± yang chen asked, puzzled. yang jinhe couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°because the inner area of monster beast mountain is the core of its treasures. the mountain is full of demonic beasts, but it is also filled with heavenly materials and earthly treasures. many spirit medicine resources can grow better there! so, every year, the various tribes in the wilderness go out of their way to enter monster beast mountain and compete for its resources.¡± ¡°however, such competition could lead to countless casualties. therefore, the twelve great tribes jointly proposed to stop the conflict and decide the resource allocation of monster beast mountain in another way!¡± yang chen rubbed his chin, ¡°this distribution method is the hundred clans trial battle that the patriarch mentioned earlier?¡± ¡°exactly!¡± seeing that yang chen was so quick-witted, yang jinhe revealed a gratified smile, ¡°this hundred clans trial battle is an alternative way of allocation. the great wild hundred clans will hold a competition among the youths under the age of fifteen from all clans. for the great tribes, they can send three geniuses to participate in the hundred clans trial battle, whereas we, middle-ranking tribes, can only send two, and small tribes can only send one!¡± yang chen nodded, realizing that the great tribes had some privileges in this aspect, which was normal. yang jinhe continued, ¡°in the trial battle, the top 30 geniuses can represent their respective clans and go to monster beast mountain to gather resources within. yang chen, do you understand the significance of this?¡± ¡°in the past five years, the best result that our yang family has achieved is only the 21st place in the trial battle!¡± ¡°yeah, and after that attempt, our yang family has never been able to enter monster beast mountain again.¡± someone chimed in. ¡°is it true that our yang family hasn¡¯t achieved the top 30 in the hundred clans trial battle for the past five years?¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°it¡¯s not that easy.¡± yang jinhe sighed, ¡°those great tribes can each send three carefully nurtured geniuses, making a total of 36 people from the twelve tribes. every year, the top 30 spots are almost completely taken up by them! middle-ranking and small tribes can only try to exploit loopholes.¡± the key was that, according to yang jinhe, it was obviously challenging to do so. second master yang, looking melancholic, said, ¡°the geniuses we middle-ranking tribes and great tribes nurture still have some gaps. we were so close last year. regardless, it has already been five years since our yang family has entered monster beast mountain. our resources are easily depleted, so we must find a way to enter monster beast mountain again this year!¡± at this moment, all eyes were on yang chen. with a serious expression, yang jinhe said, ¡°yang chen, now you should understand the importance of this hundred clans trial battle. it will determine the future of our yang family. if our yang family cannot enter monster beast mountain this year, we will face a severe shortage of resources in nurturing geniuses!¡± yang chen pondered briefly and then slowly asked, ¡°patriarch, do you want me to participate in this hundred clans trial battle?¡± ¡°you are more outstanding than the geniuses of the yang family in previous years.¡± yang jinhe said with great expectation, ¡°so, yang chen, you will represent the yang family in battle. whether or not we can obtain resources within monster beast mountain depends on you..¡± Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Chapter 44: When Has the Yang Family Ever Given Me Anything?_l chapter 47: chapter 44: when has the yang family ever given me anything?_l translator: 549690339 monster beast mountain is truly a treasure trove. no force can resist the desire for monster beast mountain. ¡°the reason why those big tribes can maintain their prosperity is that they can enter monster beast mountain year after year to collect resources. heavenly materials and earthly treasures all fall into the hands of the big tribes, making it difficult for small and medium-sized tribes to obtain them. after a hundred years, they are still at a standstill.¡± ¡°if the yang family wants to rise up, they must enter monster beast mountain as much as possible.¡± hearing these discussions, yang chen naturally understood their importance. seeing the expectant gazes on him, yang chen knew the burden on his shoulders. he said gently, ¡°clan leader, if the clan needs me, there is no reason for yang chen to refuse. however, i still have some doubts about the hundred clans trial battle!¡± yang chen was not so kind to simply contribute to the clan. he agreed so readily mainly because of the treasures in monster beast mountain. if he could represent the yang family in entering monster beast mountain, even if he had to hand over a lot of resources afterward, it would still be a considerable treasure for him as long as he could keep a part of it. ¡°don¡¯t hesitate to speak.¡± yang jin he sensed yang chen¡¯s doubt and said. yang chen thought for a moment and said, ¡°the inside of monster beast mountain should be much more dangerous than the outside, right? i only know that even my sister might face danger on the periphery of monster beast mountain. isn¡¯t the inside much more dangerous? if we young disciples enter the monster beast mountain, won¡¯t we be eaten alive by those demonic beasts?¡± ¡°hahaha, yang chen, you are worrying too much. if you have considered this, how could the various clans not have considered it? the demonic beasts inside monster beast mountain have been wiped out by the clans many years ago. refining realm seventh layer.¡± yang jin he smiled lightly, ¡°this is specially prepared for the genius trial. although there is some life hazard, it will not send you to your death. in fact, you young people also need some dangers to temper yourselves.¡± ¡°i understand now.¡± yang chen finally felt relieved. it turned out that the inside of monster beast mountain was controlled by the various clans. thinking of this, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°then, clan leader, the great wild hundred clans are all going to enter monster beast mountain. what about the red robe bandit gang? this monster beast mountain is a treasure trove, and they should not ignore it, right?¡± ¡°how could they possibly ignore it? however, the red robe bandit gang is different from the great wild hundred clans. they can send five geniuses unconditionally, bypassing the trial battle and entering monster beast mountain directly.¡± yang jin he sighed, and it was true that people compared to people, were very disappointing. they were simply incomparable to the bandit gang. they racked their brains and could only get two people in at most. but the bandit gang could easily send five people in without any effort. of course, the more people the better when it came to collecting resources. yang chen didn¡¯t think this was strange, as the strength of the bandit gang required the cooperation of the twelve great tribes to resist. this meant that the twelve great tribes had to give face to the bandit gang, and it was quite normal for them to have such privileges. with these thoughts in mind, yang chen gradually got to the point. with a serious look, he said, ¡°there is one more question that might be a bit presumptuous, but i think it¡¯s better to clarify it in advance.¡± ¡°let¡¯s hear it.¡± yang jin he didn¡¯t know what question yang chen was going to ask. after a few moments of thought, yang chen said solemnly, ¡°if i can represent the clan and get into the top 30, and enter monster beast mountain to collect resources, then how much of these resources can i get?¡± when the words fell, the high-level members of the yang family in the room began to show mixed expressions. although there were people who praised yang chen at first, when he started discussing interests with the clan¡¯s high-level members, many of their faces turned ugly. after all, discussing interests with the clan¡¯s high-level members upfront was not something that could be accepted by any high-level member. yang jin he, on the other hand, was calm and not as repulsive as other high-level clan members. he spoke unhurriedly, ¡°it depends on your ranking in the hundred clans trial battle. if you can get into the top 30, i can decide to let you choose any three treasures obtained from inside monster beast mountain!¡±¡±lf you can achieve a rank within the top 20, i will let you choose 10 items; if you can achieve a rank within the top 10, i might consider giving you one-tenth of the resources from monster beast mountain, and if you can achieve even better results, giving you two-tenths is not out of the question.¡± yang chen spoke with a hint of doubt, ¡°clan leader, what different significance does each rank have?¡± ¡°of course, the hundred clans trial battle is not very friendly to families outside of the great tribes. if middle-ranking tribes or small clans can only achieve a rank within the top 30, they have to hand over two-tenths of the resources from monster beast mountain to the twelve great tribes; if they achieve a rank within the top 20, they have to hand over one-tenth. only if they achieve a rank within the top 10 do they not need to hand over anything!¡± yang jin he said, his face full of helplessness. yang chen¡¯s mouth twitched a few times. the twelve great tribes certainly knew how to exploit others. a rank within the top 10? it must be as difficult as reaching the sky for middle-ranking tribes and small clans to achieve this. even achieving a rank within the top 30 would be a stroke of luck. yang jin he shook his head, ¡°this is a matter without a choice, the twelve great tribes have an overwhelming strength, and the middle-ranking tribes and small clans can only endure it.¡± yang chen nodded. he now understood that not only the horse-thief gang but also the twelve great tribes are quite adept at exploiting others. ¡°so, how much you can get depends on your rank. if you can achieve a rank within the top 3, there will be special rewards from the twelve great tribes, and the clan will not demand those rewards. however, the resources provided to you will never exceed two-tenths. you should know that you wouldn¡¯t be able to enter monster beast mountain at all if it weren¡¯t for the clan.¡± yang jin he said earnestly. yang chen did not have the intention to haggle and respectfully said, ¡°thank you, clan leader!¡± during his conversation with yang jin he, the other high-level members of the yang family listened clearly. some people felt that yang jin he was being too polite to yang chen. among them, eighth master yang was the most resentful. eighth master yang, his face expressionless, said, ¡°clan leader, whether yang chen can enter monster beast mountain, he is representing our yang family. discussing the distribution of resources now, i fear, might be a bit premature. since yang chen belongs to our yang family, he should contribute his part to our family. as for the matter of resource allocation for him, i think we should skip it!¡± when yang chen heard this, his eyebrows raised, and he happily replied, ¡°oh, eighth elder, tell me, why should the issue of resource allocation for me be skipped?¡± at first, he had some respect for the eighth elder, after all, the other party was an elder. however, the elder¡¯s attitude towards him has been discriminatory from the start. even if he had a good temper, at this point, he no longer wanted to endure it. elder yang ba snorted coldly and said righteously, ¡°yang chen, without the support of the yang family, your achievements today would be impossible. the yang family has given you cultivation resources, provided you with cultivation methods, and painstakingly cultivated you to where you are today. this is the time for you to contribute. the one time we finally let you contribute, you negotiate with the family on-the-spot. do you know the meaning of the family? have we been cultivating you for nothing?¡± eighth master yang¡¯s words undoubtedly aroused a chorus of echoes. ¡°yes, yang chen, the yang family has painstakingly cultivated you, not to raise you for nothing.¡± ¡°without the yang family, could you have today?¡± hearing these accusations, yang chen shook his head. hasn¡¯t even entered monster beast mountain yet, and these high-level members were already dissatisfied with the distribution of benefits for him. if he were to enter the monster beast mountain, wouldn¡¯t these people fight him over it? thinking about this, yang chen no longer hid anything, and said coldly, ¡°eighth elder, everyone, since you all claim that the yang family has cultivated me, given me cultivation resources. then, i, yang chen, will ask you today. may i know, when has the yang family ever given me cultivation resources?¡± as soon as these words were asked, these yang family high-levels suddenly fell silent.. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 45: Is This Eighth Elder Being Replaced by Someone Else?_1 chapter 48: chapter 45: is this eighth elder being replaced by someone else?_1 translator: 549690339 they had almost forgotten about yang chen¡¯s past in the yang family while they were just talking about righteousness and propriety. indeed, it seemed that they had never given anything to yang chen. subconsciously treating yang chen as if he was another genius of the yang family, but he was not. yang chen was an anomaly in the family. this child had been idle in the past, and nobody thought he had any potential to be cultivated. naturally, he was not given any resource allocation. he was even treated like a discarded piece and not taken seriously. now, talking about cultivation, isn¡¯t it laughable? yang chen¡¯s tone was tough, his cold gaze swept over everyone, finally stopping at elder yang ba. he said solemnly, ¡°as for the yang family cultivating me? i apologize, but i cannot recall the yang family ever cultivating me.¡± elder yang ba felt as if his tail had been stepped on when he saw yang chen¡¯s eyes on him, and his anger surged like a raging fire. he shouted, ¡°yang chen, you are going against all principles! as a member of the yang family, do you not have a sense of family honor? you have to understand that without the yang family¡¯s support, what could you obtain?¡± he couldn¡¯t sit still when yang jinhe promised to give yang chen 20% of the resources. you have to know that when those geniuses entered monster beast mountain in the past, the resources they brought back were to be taken away by the high-level members of the clan, accounting for 30% of the total. the clan leader would get 10%, while the other 60% would be left for the cultivation of the next generation within the clan. if yang chen were to take away 10% or 20% directly, it would not be guaranteed that the resources they would receive would not be cut. how could he agree to that? but he forgot. if yang chen didn¡¯t enter monster beast mountain, where would the treasures inside flow to the yang family? ¡°a sense of honor? ha, elder yang ba, you really have a sharp mouth. first, you accused me of going against principles, and then you criticize me for having no sense of family honor? so, i ask the high-ranking members of the yang family present, have you ever made me, yang chen, feel any warmth from the family since i was born?¡± yang chen¡¯s tone was cold, ¡°i¡¯m sorry, but i have never felt like i am part of a family. so, when it comes to a sense of honor, i apologize, eighth elder, but i think you should say that to someone else. also, if you genuinely think that my participation in the hundred clans trial battle is not suitable for the yang family, you can let someone else go instead. to be honest, i¡¯m not interested in doing something arduous that gets me no gratitude. truthfully, if it wasn¡¯t for the sake of elder yang and elder yang si, i might not have agreed to participate in this hundred clans trial battle.¡± in the yang family, the only ones who ever cultivated him were elder yang and elder yang si. although what elder yang and elder yang si did was virtually meaningless, yang chen still felt the presence of the family from them. other people? yang chen couldn¡¯t feel it at all. if that¡¯s the case, why bring it up? is it a joke? he would struggle to participate in the hundred clans trial battle, go to monster beast mountain, and then have his resources allocated at the mercy of others. did they really think he was someone to be easily bullied? ¡°you said it yourself.¡± elder yang ba snorted, ¡°clan leader, you heard it too¡­¡± ¡°shut up!¡± yang jinhe glared at elder yang ba with cold eyes, ¡°if yang chen doesn¡¯t participate, can you find a replacement? if elder yang ba thinks there¡¯s a better candidate who can achieve good results in the hundred clans trial battle, feel free to suggest.¡¯ ¡°1¡­¡± eighth master yang instantly wilted. where could he find a replacement? it seemed that aside from yang chen, there really was no one else in the yang family who could achieve good results in the hundred clans trial battle. yang jinhe also thought that elder yang ba¡¯s brain must have been damaged. if they couldn¡¯t enter monster beast mountain first, how could they talk about the distribution of benefits and interests?ln fact, who else in the yang family could achieve good results in the hundred clans trial battle besides yang chen? originally, yang wu was already wasted, and the remaining geniuses had only reached the middle stage of the body refining realm fourth layer at most, without encountering any big scenes. in the hundred clans trial battle, they would be content if they were not eliminated early, let alone getting into the top 30. eighth master yang still felt unconvinced and snorted coldly: ¡°i reserve my opinion.¡± yang jin he let out a sigh: ¡°yang chen, i know you are unhappy. the yang family indeed owes you an apology for what we have done before. that¡¯s why i gave you such high conditions. of course, whether you can grasp it or not depends on you.¡± actually, didn¡¯t he have some regrets in his heart too? if he had paid more attention to yang chen in the beginning, or if he had not refused him at the door when elder yang brought him over, would they have ended up bargaining like this today? if he had known that the genius li youyan valued was actually yang chen, he would not have turned him away under any circumstances, right? if he had given yang chen a slight sense of warmth from the family, perhaps yang chen wouldn¡¯t have made such demands today, discussing the distribution of benefits directly. in the final analysis, they hadn¡¯t given yang chen enough treatment, which made his demands today reasonable. seeing yang jin he being so polite, yang chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be rude. after all, he was still a junior in the yang family. he bowed his hand calmly and said, ¡°clan leader, you are too kind. i, yang chen, will do my best.¡± ¡°haha, it¡¯s good that you have the confidence. your strength will directly affect the results of the hundred clans trial battle. the storage bag here is the cultivation resources i give you as the clan leader. although it may not bring you a significant improvement in a short time, it is still a great treasure for cultivation. i hope you can make further progress in your martial arts cultivation before the hundred clans trial battle.¡± yang jin he said kindly. yang chen could naturally understand yang jin he¡¯s intentions, and there was some apology in his words. he had no reason not to accept it. however, just as he was about to reach out and take it, elder yang ba inappropriately stood up again: ¡°clan leader, these resources were painstakingly collected by our clan. if this yang chen can achieve good results in the trial battle, i will have nothing to say if you give him these resources. but he hasn¡¯t even started participating yet, and you¡¯re already giving him such generous rewards. i¡¯m afraid he may be good for nothing.¡± seeing elder yang ba being so aggressive, second master could not sit idly by any longer: ¡°old eight, don¡¯t go too far.¡± fourth master also said coldly: ¡°eighth elder, your words are somewhat excessive.¡± yang jin he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. when he opened his eyes, they were filled with anger, and he shouted angrily: ¡°how dare you!¡± with the force of a spirit martial realm, this angry shout sounded like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, exploding in the hall and making everyone present feel dizzy. this fully demonstrated yang jin he¡¯s strength, and for a moment, the entire scene was silent. or do you have any objections to me being the clan leader? since you said these resources were painstakingly collected by the clan, does it mean that i don¡¯t even have the right to distribute them?¡± he gave these resources to yang chen in order to help him achieve better results in the hundred clans trial battle. as long as yang chen entered the monster beast mountain, the clan would naturally be rich in heavenly materials and earthly treasures. however, elder yang ba had a shortsighted view and was aggressive due to factional disputes. how could yang jin he not see through his schemes? under yang jin he¡¯s reprimand, elder yang ba trembled all over and quickly apologized, frightened, ¡°no, i dare not. clan leader, i misspoke.¡± ¡°i hope it won¡¯t happen again. otherwise, i don¡¯t mind replacing you as the eighth elder with someone else.¡± yang jin he looked at him coldly. eighth master yang hadn¡¯t expected such an outcome. as the eighth elder of the yang family, his words would have been taken seriously by yang jin he on normal days. why would he turn against him for an ¡°unproven genius?¡± but he realized that he was wrong. yang jin he actually turned against him for yang chen¡¯s sake. was his status lower than yang chen¡¯s? Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 46: Zhou Huaiyi with Nowhere to chapter 49: chapter 46: zhou huaiyi with nowhere to go 1 translator: 549690339 elder yang ba was wrong about one thing. it was not that his status was lower than yang chen¡¯s, but that he should not have provoked yang chen in every way during the critical moment of the hundred clans trial battle. however, how could elder yang ba understand? although he now submitted to yang jinhe¡¯s authority, the malice in his eyes did not diminish much. his gaze converged on yang chen. originally, his targeting of yang chen was only because of elder yang, but now, he truly harbored deep hatred for yang chen. ¡°hmph, i hope you can really enter the top 30 and qualify to enter the monster beast mountain. otherwise, when you return to the yang family, i will make it hard for you.¡± elder yang ba thought secretly. in the end, yang chen received the reward given by yang jinhe in advance, and then he got up and left. he didn¡¯t want to stay in such a miasma-filled place any longer. however, when he thought he could have some peace after returning home, he found that he was very wrong. because a figure stood in his courtyard. the man¡¯s face was full of sycophantic smiles and servile gestures, and upon closer inspection, it was none other than zhou huaiyi, who had once betrayed him. ¡°zhou huaiyi, get out of here now!¡± gu mingyue stood in the courtyard, fuming with anger. she was truly disgusted by zhou huaiyi¡¯s face. such a scolding naturally caught yang chen¡¯s attention first, and he looked over. he saw that zhou huaiyi didn¡¯t know when he had entered his courtyard and was eagerly helping gu mingyue with the chores, looking very efficient. yang chen was so angry that he laughed, but he didn¡¯t rush to speak up, instead wanting to see what zhou huaiyi was trying to do. zhou huaiyi was busying himself in yang chen¡¯s courtyard, tidying up one side after another, as if he had resumed his former duties under yang chen. even while working so hard, he was very attentive to gu mingyue, appearing like a kind elder. while doing all these things, zhou huaiyi quickly noticed yang chen. when he saw yang chen, zhou huaiyi was momentarily stunned, and then quickly smiled ingratiatingly, ¡°young master, you¡¯re back? i¡¯ll clean up the courtyard right away so as not to affect your cultivation mood.¡± yang chen knew full well what zhou huaiyi was thinking. when he saw zhou huaiyi being so attentive to him, he narrowed his eyes and said coldly, ¡°zhou huaiyi, when did i allow you to enter my house?¡± ¡°young master, i am¡­ i am your servant, aren¡¯t i?¡± zhou huaiyi flashed an awkward smile and then said forcefully. yang chen sneered, ¡°zhou huaiyi, i really underestimated your thick skin. if i remember correctly, you should be yang heng¡¯s servant now, right? theoretically, you should be in yang heng¡¯s courtyard, so why are you here?¡± hearing this, zhou huaiyi¡¯s face changed slightly, but given his thick skin, he had prepared himself before coming. at this moment, he hastily said, ¡°young master, going to yang heng¡¯s was nothing more than a momentary confusion. after thinking about it, i still feel that young master yang chen¡¯s place is the most suitable for me, zhou huaiyi.¡± ¡°so you betrayed yang heng again and turned to me?¡± yang chen touched his chin, asking with interest. ¡°yes, yang heng is complacent, idle all day, and does nothing. i was blinded for a moment and actually let him bewitch me. young master, you must believe me. if i, zhou huaiyi, hadn¡¯t been bewitched by him for a moment, how could i have committed such stupid acts back then?¡± zhou huaiyi said with teeth gritted in hatred, as if he truly felt yang heng was a disappointment. yang chen laughed. he really did laugh. ¡°zhou huaiyi, if i remember correctly, you also spoke to me like this when you pledged allegiance to yang heng. and you seemed to have said that the name zhou huaiyi contains the characters ¡®huaiyi¡¯ which mean loyalty. so when you serve your master, you will be absolutely loyal, right?¡± yang chen said coldly. zhou huaiyi stiffened, hurriedly wanting to explain further. but soon, yang chen said expressionlessly, ¡°or you think this place is your home? you come and go as you please. zhou huaiyi, it seems you haven¡¯t gotten a clear picture. i¡¯ve said it before, yang chen doesn¡¯t care if i have one more or one less of you. you should think carefully about what you have that i would value.¡± hearing this, zhou huaiyi was completely scared. he was afraid that yang chen would not take him in again, so he hurriedly kowtowed, not caring about his dignity, and knelt on the ground. as he knelt, zhou huaiyi kowtowed in fear, ¡°young master, you must not refuse to take me in. i betrayed yang heng this time and have nothing left. all i wanted was to come back under your command. that day, it was just a moment of confusion. if you don¡¯t take me in, i¡¯ll really have nowhere to go.¡± he regretted it now. if he had known about yang chen¡¯s talent earlier, how could he have chosen to betray yang chen back then? if only he had stayed a little longer, just two more months, that would have been enough. at least when yang chen saw his loyalty, the benefits to him would not be less, right? as the saying goes, one person becomes successful and even his pets prosper. look at how beautiful gu mingyue is now, even though she is also a servant. zhou huaiyi and gu mingyue are like heaven and earth! it was because he saw all of this that he chose to come back to yang chen¡¯s side. what status did yang heng have in the yang family now? after the coming of age ceremony, yang heng received very few resources, not to mention that he was extremely harsh in treating the servants. even asking for some spirit stones from him was harder than climbing to the sky. but yang chen was different. he made a big splash at the coming of age ceremony, and he would definitely receive a lot of resources and spirit stones. at that time, even if yang chen only gave him a little, it would be enough for him to squander. he thought that he had done a good job working under yang chen before and that, given yang chen¡¯s different status now, he wouldn¡¯t hold a grudge. however, he was wrong. yang chen said expressionlessly, ¡°zhou huaiyi, do you know what i hate the most in my life?¡± ¡°betrayal!¡± he still held a grudge against hua wanru and had not forgotten it. when yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation reached its peak, it would be time to take hua wanru¡¯s dog¡¯s life! now, he was just letting that woman live a few more days. yang chen said coldly without a hint of warmth in his tone, ¡°zhou huaiyi, my words are very clear. if you don¡¯t leave now, the outcome¡­ you know.¡± zhou huaiyi stood there in a daze, his eyes filled with despair. he knew that he had ultimately missed the opportunity to show his devotion when it mattered most. it was too late. now. without yang chen and having left vang heng. his reptitation was already stinking.. how could he continue to mix in the yang family? Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Chapter 47: Enemy Breaking, Thunder Rush, Mountain Breaking, Mixed Yuan_l chapter 50: chapter 47: enemy breaking, thunder rush, mountain breaking, mixed yuan_l translator: 549690339 zhou huaiyi¡¯s matter was nothing more than an unpleasant interlude for yang chen. he didn¡¯t take it to heart, as there was no possibility of him going soft on those who betrayed him. however, zhou huaiyi¡¯s affair reminded him of his not-so-beautiful memories with hua wanru. it was precisely the recollection of hua wanru that motivated him to crave even more strength. the stronger his power, the more yang chen could understand the gap between him and hua wanru. indeed, hua wanru of his previous life was a genius, and not only was she outstandingly talented, but her wisdom was also unparalleled. moreover, with his personal cultivation, hua wanru¡¯s martial arts cultivation far exceeded that of her peers, and her strength was not something that could be understood at the level of the great wild hundred clans. as for himself, there was an enormous gulf between him and hua wanru. of course, yang chen believed that with time, he would inevitably use his own efforts and means to reduce this gap until it disappeared completely. at this thought, yang chen began to examine the heavenly materials and earthly treasures given to him by yang jin he closely. ¡°the yang family patriarch is indeed generous, while elder yang is slightly inferior. these resources and treasures would indeed be difficult for others to achieve great results within a short time. but in my hands, the meaning is different.¡± yang chen looked at the resources in the storage bag and revealed a satisfied smile. he was confident that combined with these resources, he could make his martial arts cultivation breakthrough again. ¡°these resources can also provide me with another medicinal bath to temper my physique.¡± yang chen thought to himself. with this idea in mind, yang chen immediately took action, taking out most of the treasures from the storage bag. it took more than half an hour to complete the preparation of the medicinal bath! and yang chen happily jumped into the medicinal bath. in the blink of an eye, one day and one night had passed. yang chen, who was sitting in the medicinal bath, suddenly opened his energetic eyes. his body had become even stronger than before, a sign of the growth in his martial arts cultivation, which gradually brought a smile to his face as he muttered, ¡°not bad, although this medicinal bath is far from the ideal effect i had in mind, it still took me from the fifth level of the body refining realm, directly leaped, and reached the sixth level of the body refining realm!¡± yes, his current martial arts cultivation had astonishingly and transgressively crossed a realm from the fifth layer to the sixth level. if the others within the great wild hundred clans knew about this leap, they would undoubtedly be shocked. everyone must understand that the higher the body refining realm level, the more challenging it was to increase one¡¯s power level. the human body has limits. on this path of limits, it might be easy at first, but the higher it gets, the harder it becomes. a case like yang chen, who advanced directly from the fifth level to the sixth level in just one day, would be hard to believe if it were circulated. no matter what, the yang family members would never have imagined that yang chen¡¯s horrifying fifth level of the body refining realm could have progressed to the sixth level in such a short time. yang chen didn¡¯t dare to publicize this matter, after all, if the yang family members knew that he was at the fifth level of the body refining realm just some days ago and now he is at the sixth level, it would be too astonishing. ¡°these lingcao resources are still not enough.¡± yang chen thought bitterly in his heart. ¡°although i have entered the sixth level of the body refining realm, all the resources provided by chief yang have been used up. fine, since that¡¯s the case, i might as well start practicing the mixed yuan spear technique.¡± since he had chosen the path of spear technique, yang chen had to be familiar with it. with that thought, yang chen quickly got up, dressed, and said, ¡°ming yue, stop tidying up the room, let¡¯s go to the practice field!¡± the practice field was a place for the yang family martial artists to practice and cultivate their skills.there, they could freely indulge without worrying about running out. ¡°yes, young master.¡± gu mingyue happily nodded. now, her favorite thing to do was to follow yang chen around. in the blink of an eye, at the practice field. young men were sweating under the sunlight. yang chen gripped the spear, the silver spear like a dragon, each thrust carrying a fierce wind. ¡°i feel like there¡¯s still something missing.¡± yang chen muttered to himself, ¡°the mixed yuan spear technique has four major stages. these four stages are enemy breaking, thunder rush, mountain breaking, and mixed yuan. with my talent, it¡¯s so difficult to comprehend even the enemy overcoming stage!¡± ¡°the enemy overcoming style is all about speed. so fast that it can follow the wind and create a shadow when the spear is unleashed!¡± yang chen thought. of course, it was too difficult to achieve. gu mingyue watched yang chen¡¯s diligent spear practice, her big eyes blinking and full of admiration. she propped up her cheek and sat there, carefully looking at yang chen¡¯s distinct face, unconsciously fantasizing about their future together. whenever she thought about the future, gu mingyue¡¯s face turned red and she began to stutter, ¡°i, i shouldn¡¯t have such chaotic thoughts. how could the young master be as filthy as i imagine?¡± no one knew what this little girl was thinking, but soon gu mingyue heard some messy voices near her ear. ¡°it¡¯s yang chen!¡± ¡°yang chen is the strongest genius of our yang family!¡± ¡°he¡¯s practicing spear technique!¡± ¡°i didn¡¯t expect young master yang chen to be so diligent despite his achievements. no wonder i couldn¡¯t shine at the coming of age ceremony. just looking at his effort, i am ashamed compared to him.¡± ¡°stop talking and learn. young master yang rarely comes to the practice field to train. it¡¯s a great opportunity for us to learn by watching him practice. we might improve a lot.¡± many young men from the practice field had discovered yang chen in the corner, making a noisy commotion and gathering to watch him practice. for them, watching yang chen practice was a rare enjoyment. ¡°what a pity, i practice swordsmanship!¡± ¡°i practice saber technique, which is different from young master yang¡¯s!¡± ¡°haha, when my father saw yang chen choose the spear technique, he immediately asked me to learn it too. you guys don¡¯t stop me, i need to learn from elder brother yang.¡± this scene was commonplace. in an instant, the news of yang chen coming to the practice field spread far and wide. in the blink of an eye, the practice field was packed with people, even many young girls from nearby foreign clans had rushed to the yang family. these young girls had no reason to enter the yang family directly, so they chose to climb over the wall. ¡°brother, hold me up a bit more, i¡¯m about to see yang chen. ah, i see yang chen, brother, i see him! he looks exactly like in the legends.¡± ¡°younger sister, you have to push harder, our mu family has nothing else but closeness to the yang family. seize the opportunity! if you could seize yang chen, your brother would be blessed for life. ouch, younger sister, why are you getting heavier?¡± yang chen was initially focusing on his practice, but soon the whispers around him entered his ears. even if he tried to pay attention, it was impossible to ignore them. at this moment, yang chen felt very awkward. glancing around, he saw that the practice field was packed with people. there were even some young girls climbing over the wall, their big eyes staring at him, chattering and not knowing what they were discussing. yang chen glanced at them, and in an instant, the girls¡¯ hearts bloomed. a few of them almost lost their footing and fell.. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Chapter 48: Unexpected Birth_l chapter 51: chapter 48: unexpected birth_l translator: 549690339 ¡°young master, this is too popular¡­¡± gu mingyue couldn¡¯t quite believe her own eyes, as the previous yang chen would never had received such an outstanding treatment. lost in her thoughts, gu mingyue suddenly froze, seeing yang chen finishing his martial arts practice, she hurriedly took small steps to hand him the prepared water. then, she picked up a handkerchief and helped yang chen wipe off his sweat, unintentionally causing a group of foreign girls to gnash their teeth, each wondering who this gu mingyue was. yang chen glanced around, feeling that ¡®mostly,¡¯ today¡¯s practice field was a place of controversy for him. so, he quickly stopped practicing the mixed yuan spear technique and planned to leave with gu mingyue together. just as he was about to leave, suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd. ¡°make way! ¡± ¡°step aside!¡± yang chen curiously turned his face, only to see a middle-aged man squeezing out of the crowd in a flurry. as soon as he came out, his eyes fell on yang chen, looking at him as though he had grasped a final lifeline. ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re really here at the practice field, that¡¯s great,¡± the middle-aged man said excitedly. yang chen¡¯s brow furrowed as he looked at the middle-aged man and said coldly: ¡°uncle yang yuan.¡± this middle-aged man was named yang yuan, a generation older than him. that¡¯s not the most important thing though; this yang yuan was the father of yang heng and yang wu. in addition to yang yuan, yang jin he also came along. with yang chen¡¯s intelligence, after a brief reflection, he could guess that something important might have haddened. however, although yang chen no longer wanted to confront yang heng and yang wu, after all, the past and new grievances were still lingering. he didn¡¯t think his relationship with yang yuan¡¯s family could be that good, so when yang yuan hurriedly sought him out, he didn¡¯t feel any need to be courteous to each other. yang yuan apparently noticed the change in yang chen¡¯s expression. seeing that yang chen¡¯s mood was so hostile towards him, his smile was full of bitterness, so he lowered his stance: ¡°yang chen, it¡¯s so good to find you. honestly, i feel ashamed when you call me uncle here.¡± seeing yang yuan, yang heng¡¯s father, unexpectedly being so much stronger and humbler than yang heng and yang wu even though he had the status of an elder, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but lose his anger. yang chen was the type of person who would give respect when shown a little respect. seeing yang yuan¡¯s attitude, his expression softened considerably: ¡°uncle yang yuan, i wonder what¡¯s the reason for you to seek me out so hastily?¡± ¡°this¡­ it¡¯s embarrassing to say.¡± yang yuan sighed, ¡°this matter has to do with my good-for-nothing son. i believe you know a thing or two about yang wu¡¯s affair with the young lady of the yu family.¡± feeling curious, yang chen looked at yang jin he and asked, ¡°clan leader, what¡¯s the matter with yang wu and the young lady of the yu family¡­¡± yang jin he and yang yuan exchanged a glance, and then yang jin he waved his hand: ¡°today is the day yang wu and miss yu have set their marriage, yang yuan accompanied his son yang wu to the yu family to pick up the bride. but unexpectedly, miss yu suddenly went back on her word. in front of the yang family¡¯s wedding party, she decided to call off the wedding!¡± ¡°call off the wedding?¡± yang chen narrowed his eyes slightly, not too surprised. the first time he saw miss yu of the yu family, he knew she was not a modest and obedient girl. it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to control her. at least, yang wu was not capable of doing so. as he expected, just after yang wu¡¯s downfall in the recent coming of age ceremony, miss yu of the yu family decided to call off the wedding. this was different from yang heng and sun qiaomei though. although sun qiaomei and yang heng¡¯s marriage hadn¡¯t been set, yang wu and miss yu were already engaged and couldn¡¯t change their minds.with this thought, yang chen slowly said, ¡°if the young lady of the yu family changes her mind, she should at least give our yang family an explanation.¡± yang jin he shook his head, ¡°in theory, that¡¯s true. it¡¯s actually understandable if the young lady of the yu family changes her mind. after all, yang wu has lost an arm now, and it¡¯s normal for the woman to have regrets. however, the key is that yang wu is too stubborn. he sees the young lady breaking off the engagement and feels humiliated. how could he accept it?¡± ¡°and then?¡± yang chen asked subconsciously. yang wu¡¯s father, yang yuan, said with a bitter smile, ¡°the young lady from the yu family has long been thinking of breaking off the engagement and even hooked up with the wang family in advance, boosting her confidence. she got involved with wang yun kai, the genius of the wang family. she humiliated yang wu in front of the yang family¡¯s marriage party. yang wu couldn¡¯t stand it and fought a battle with wang yun kai. as you know, yang wu has lost an arm, how could he possibly be wang yun kai¡¯s opponent? moreover, wang yun kai¡¯s martial arts cultivation is already superior to yang wu.¡± yang chen laughed. that young lady from the yu family was indeed not a quiet woman, her speed was too fast. the coming of age ceremony ended just a few days ago, and she had already connected with wang yun kai? it seems that as a woman from a small clan, she could hook up with yang wu and other people as well. it must be said that this young lady of the yu family has some skills in seducing men. with the genius of the wang family as a shield, the yu family is still a small clan, but the young lady¡¯s confidence has increased a lot. humiliating yang wu is not impossible for her to do. thinking of this, yang chen could understand the purpose of yang yuan and the yang family patriarch seeking him today. he directly said, ¡°patriarch, uncle yang yuan, please tell me your purpose.¡± yang yuan and the yang family patriarch exchanged glances, then yang yuan said with an awkward expression, ¡°actually, this matter could be left alone. however, wang yun kai and the young lady of the yu family humiliated yang wu, and yang wu just lost an arm. this is already bad enough, but at least yang wu¡¯s talent is still there. if he can¡¯t swallow his anger and accept this blow today, he will truly become useless for the rest of his life.¡± originally, yang chen didn¡¯t plan to interfere in yang wu¡¯s affairs. after all, their relationship wasn¡¯t close enough, but yang yuan¡¯s love for his son really softened his heart. ¡°uncle yang yuan wants me to take action?¡± yang chen asked. yang yuan sighed, ¡°actually, the initiator of all this is the young lady of the yu family. she has already climbed up the high branch of wang yun kai. to dispel the arrogance of the young lady of the yu family, we must start with wang yun kai. however, wang yun kai is a genius of the wang family, which is a great clan. moreover, our yang family members are not the ones to bully wang yun kai with our elders, so we must solve this problem among our peers, making it a perfect resolution and silencing others¡¯ gossip.¡± ¡°once wang yun kai is defeated, the arrogance of the young lady of the yu family will naturally be curbed. i believe yang wu¡¯s heart demon will be much easier to deal with then.¡± yang jin he also added. yang chen nodded thoughtfully, but he obviously had no intention of agreeing to this matter just yet. in fact, yang yuan¡¯s intention was clear enough ¨C he wanted yang chen to take action against wang yun kai. however, whether he agrees or not is another matter. yang yuan and yang jin he were both smart people. how could they not know that yang chen had no intention of agreeing? this made yang yuan anxious, and he turned his pleading eyes to the yang family patriarch. yang jin he knew that yang chen still had grievances, so he had no choice but to say, ¡°yang chen, today yang wu¡¯s marriage proposal failed, and he was humiliated by the young lady of the yu family and wang yun kai. it¡¯s not just the face of yang yuan¡¯s branch that¡¯s lost, but the entire yang family. if we don¡¯t settle this matter, the yang family will forever be a laughingstock. if possible, please help your uncle yang yuan. wang yun kai has reached the fifth level of the body refining realm in his martial arts cultivation. among our yang family, only you can compete with him.¡± finally, seeing that yang jin he came out to plead for him, yang chen relaxed and said, ¡°what patriarch said is correct. i, yang chen, care too much about the past grudges. however, it¡¯s impossible for me to completely ignore what yang heng and yang wu have done to me. of course, i will still take action, but i need a reward of one hundred spirit stones. there¡¯s no way i¡¯ll do it for free.¡± one hundred spirit stones? yang yuan showed joy, as one hundred spirit stones didn¡¯t matter to him at all. it was clear that yang chen was just trying to find a way out. how could he not know yang chen¡¯s thoughts? he quickly took out a storage bag filled with one hundred spirit stones and handed it to yang chen. ¡°give it to ming yue.¡± yang chen said decisively, ¡°now, let¡¯s set off..¡± Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Chapter 49: I Will Make You Apologize_1 chapter 52: chapter 49: i will make you apologize_1 translator: 549690339 the magniticent marriage procession stopped at the entrance ot the yu family¡¯s main gate, but no one could have expected that the more grandiose the ceremony, the more profound the pain that brewed within. as the two parties were in deadlock, yang wu was in the middle of the yang family¡¯s procession, but at this moment, he was wounded all over and wrapped in bandages among the crowd. clearly, he had just gone through a battle, and judging from his injuries, the opponent hadn¡¯t shown any mercy. ¡°you not only go back on your word about an arranged marriage, but you even attacked and injured yang wu. yu family clan leader, do you really think our yang family is easy to provoke?¡± the leader of the yang family¡¯s marriage procession scolded. this man was named yang qinzheng, one of the many masters of the yang family. he was usually responsible for marriage matters to deter those with ill intentions. however, today¡¯s situation made him extremely troubled. if it had been in the past when the yang family encountered trouble in marriages, he would have taken action without hesitation. but today, he didn¡¯t know how to act. the yu family clan leader scoffed with full confidence, ¡°yang qinzheng, don¡¯t try to threaten me. xiao hui is a famous beauty in the great wilderness, and naturally, only those with matching strength can have her. yes, our yu family arranged a marriage with your yang family, but yang wu is now a cripple. to think he still wants to marry xiao hui, isnt that a toad trying to eat swan meat?¡± xiao hui refers to yu xiaohui, the yu family¡¯s young lady. yu xiaohui sneered, ¡°yang wu, if i were you, i would just get lost now. you¡¯ve already lost your arm and will just be a cripple for the rest of your life. why humiliate yourself here?¡± yang wu¡¯s eyes were bloodshot at this moment, and he could never have imagined that the usually gentle and obedient yu xiaohui would betray him today. the saying goes that true feelings are revealed in times of adversity, and he once thought that yu xiaohui would be his everything. but he was too naive. ¡°yu xiaohui, you¡¯ll regret this, ¡± yang wu gritted his teeth and said. ¡°regret?¡± at this moment, a mocking voice sounded, ¡°yang wu, you think too highly of yourself.¡± the one speaking was the man yu xiaohui had recently attached herself to, wang yunkai. wang yunkai stood among the members of the yu family, disdainfully saying, ¡°when xiao hui follows me, she¡¯ll only enjoy happiness. if she marries a cripple like you, who knows what hardships she¡¯ll endure? why would she regret it?¡± yu xiaohui sweetly nestled against wang yunkai¡¯s shoulder and spoke softly, ¡°brother wang, there¡¯s no need for you to argue with this cripple.¡± wang yunkai had been thoroughly enchanted by yu xiaohui¡¯s gentle and intimate appearance, and, amused by her teasing, he laughed and said, ¡°yang wu, just get lost now. and as for your yang family¡¯s marriage procession, i, wang yunkai, am putting my foot down today. yu xiaohui is my woman. you yang family should just give up. because, none of you are worthy of xiao hui!¡± although yang qinzheng¡¯s anger burned fiercely, he had no way to retaliate. wang yunkai was from the wang family, which belonged to the great tribes. now that wang yunkai was standing up for the yu family, what could their yang family do? yang wu¡¯s eyes were filled with frustration. his gaze towards wang yunkai resembled that of a hunting leopard, crowded with bloodshot veins. it was a pair of eyes that contained both anger and hatred. under his intense stare, wang yunkai felt extremely uncomfortable and said angrily, ¡°what, you still want to bring shame upon yourself, yang wu? it seems that our little exchange earlier wasn¡¯t painful enough for you. yang wu, it¡¯s not that i¡¯m bullying you, but not to mention you, even those so-called geniuses of your yang family are useless in my eyes. you¡¯re just one of those useless ones.¡± yang wu was mocked by these words and wanted to fight back, but he felt powerless all over his body. he had already fought with wang yunkai just now and lost miserably. even if his arm hadn¡¯t been broken, how could he possibly be a match for wang yunkai, who was at the fifth level of the body refining realm? who could refute the opponent¡¯s words? at least, he couldn¡¯t. just as he felt hopeless and powerless, a untimely voice suddenly interjected, ¡°is that so? wang yunkai, you keep saying that our yang family is useless. i¡¯m quite curious to see what kind of a person you are.¡± as soon as these words fell, the figure of yang chen, who had accompanied yang yuan, gradually appeared. the young man, standing under the dazzling sunlight, was particularly eye-catching. yang chen held a silver spear in his hand, sat on a fine horse with fiery red skin, and slowly approached. ¡°it¡¯s yang chen!¡± ¡°the most exceptional genius of the yang family, yang chen!¡± upon seeing yang chen¡¯s appearance, the members of the yu family had some minor changes in their expressions, and so did yu xiaohui. yang chen¡¯s reputation wasn¡¯t a mere rumor to her, as she had witnessed his prowess with her own eyes. however, wang yunkai was a different story. as a genius from a great tribe, he didn¡¯t pay attention to middle-ranking tribes¡¯ coming of age ceremonies. as for yang chen¡¯s performance during the coming of age ceremony, he just treated it as a rumor. ¡°haha, i wonder who this is. i had just silenced one useless person, and now another one has come up. i didn¡¯t expect your yang family to have so many useless people,¡± wang yunkai sneered. ¡°oh, really, useless? wang yunkai, if i remember correctly, you still owe me an apology. i¡¯m just curious, since you keep calling me useless, what does that make you, who owes me?¡± yang chen asked harshly. hearing yang chen mention the matter of the ¡°apology,¡± wang yunkai¡¯s expression changed slightly. indeed, in theory, he owed yang chen an apology. no one had thought that yang chen could cure feng xuewu¡¯s mother, but he did. if he didn¡¯t apologize to yang chen, wouldn¡¯t that mean he didn¡¯t respect feng xuewu at all? however, to get him to apologize to yang chen was merely wishful thinking. for a genius like him from a great tribe, saving face is everything. wang yunkai¡¯s face turned ugly as he said, ¡°yang chen, your yang family really knows how to produce useless people. so you¡¯re saying, after failing to arrange the marriage, you also fail at using force, so now you want to reason with me? hahaha, yang chen, if you kneel down and beg me, i might even apologize to you.¡± ¡°how outrageous!¡± ¡°absolutely shameless!¡± many in the yang family couldn¡¯t hold back anymore. wang yunkai was too arrogant, his taunts filled with disdain, showing complete disregard for their yang family. with such mockery, where would the face of their yang family be? yang chen had to admit that wang yunkai was somewhat more troublesome to deal with than yang wu. he smiled and shook his head, then jumped off his horse and slowly walked into the crowd, ¡°you¡¯re mistaken, wang yunkai. i asked for an apology from you based on what had transpired. but to see someone like you lacks the responsibility of a man, and, well, all you had to say were that we are useless. so i¡¯m curious, it you lose to one ot us trom the yang family, what does that make you?¡± today, i ran a high fever of 39 degrees¡­ the update was a bit late, sorry.. Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Chapter 50: Practicing on a Genius 1 chapter 53: chapter 50: practicing on a genius 1 translator: 549690339 upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, wang yun kai laughed. he seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world, sneering disdainfully and said, ¡°yang chen, what? you, the trash who lost your family¡¯s purple elegance dan furnace to our wang family, want to try my skills?¡± ¡°if you dare, i wouldn¡¯t mind,¡± yang chen said slowly. ¡°i¡¯m afraid that you, who don¡¯t even have the courage to apologize, would not dare to accept this challenge.¡± ¡°hahaha, what a joke!¡± wang yun kai sneered, ¡°yang chen, since you want to court death, i wouldn¡¯t mind obliging you. i hope you won¡¯t end up like yang wu, having to be saved by the elders in the end. as for how to compete, whether it¡¯s a pill battle or a martial battle, i¡¯ll accept them all.¡± as far as he was concerned, neither yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation nor his way of alchemy were worth his attention. yang chen calmly said, ¡°pill battle is not suitable for the current atmosphere, so let¡¯s go with the martial battle. however, a mere competition of martial skills is too boring. since we¡¯re already adults, why not let our weapons do the talking?¡± when his words fell, wang yun kai was taken aback, somewhat surprised by yang chen¡¯s proposal. upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, yang yuan anxiously said, ¡°yang chen, absolutely not! you are cutting off your own retreat!¡± if it was just a simple hand-to-hand combat competition, they could easily come to yang chen¡¯s rescue if he loses. but in a competition of swords, life and death are decided in an instant. who could tell the difference? deep down, wang yun kai was somewhat wary of yang chen¡¯s proposal. after all, he had never experienced such an ¡®adult¡¯ battle before. but after careful consideration, what was there to fear about yang chen, a piece of trash? with that in mind, wang yun kai sneered, ¡°alright, yang chen, you¡¯ve got guts. since you want to use an adult¡¯s mode of competition, i don¡¯t mind going along with you. but don¡¯t blame me, wang yun kai, later when you¡¯re injured or killed.¡± killing a genius from a middle-ranking tribe during the competition wouldn¡¯t be a big problem for him as a genius from a great tribe. ¡°yun kai, be careful. this yang chen is not like the useless yang wu.¡± for some reason, yu xiaohui had a bad feeling, she had clearly seen yang chen defeat xu hu and knew that yang chen was a ruthless character. she always felt that wang yun kai and yang chen were not in the same league. not only in terms of strength but also in terms of character, they differed by far. however, yu xiaohui¡¯s words did not make wang yun kai any more cautious. on the contrary, wang yun kai felt that yu xiaohui didn¡¯t trust him enough and snorted, ¡°rest assured, it will only take three moves to take down this trash.¡¯ as his words fell, wang yun kai took out his golden sword from his storage under the sunlight, the golden sword gleamed, revealing its sharpness. yet, yang chen showed no fear and held his silver spear, step by step, walking towards wang yun kai. ¡°shall we start?¡± wang yun kai licked his lips. ¡°of course,¡± yang chen replied calmly. ¡°take my move, yang chen.¡± wang yun kai sneered, the very next moment, he held his golden sword and slashed at yang chen. anyone with discerning eyes could see that wang yun kai had no intention of holding back. instead of a competition, he seemed to want yang chen¡¯s life. seeing this scene, yang wu experienced a mix of emotions in his heart. he once thought he had it all. but when the real challenge came, how many of those who once admired and praised him actually came forward to help? the ones who helped him were the yang family members and this yang chen, whom he used to be hostile to. ¡°yang wu,¡± yang yuan approached at this moment. yang wu lowered his head, feeling shameful, ¡°father.¡± ¡°father knows that you are unwilling, so i asked yang chen to help. now, this is all i can do for you. yang chen is different from you. he has a broad mind and doesn¡¯t hold grudges against the past. what about you? will you still hold on to the past¡¯s resentments?¡± yang yuan asked seriously. ¡°father, with yang chen treating me this way, how could i still hold a grudge?¡± yang wu sighed. ¡°it¡¯s best for you to think so,¡± yang yuan breathed deeply and watched the battle from afar. with slight concern, yang wu asked, ¡°father, can yang chen win?¡± ¡°i don¡¯t know, his choice of competition is too risky. i didn¡¯t expect yang chen to be so reckless. you must know that in this kind of competition, a single mistake could be fatal,¡± yang yuan looked worried, ¡°if yang chen wins, that would be the best outcome. but if he cannot defeat yu xiaohui, then it only means that your blessings are not enough. however, no matter what, as your father, i will protect yang chen at the cost of my life. after all, he came forward for your sake. ¡± ¡°yes, father, ¡± yang wu watched yang chen fighting wang yun kai with deep unease and trepidation. same as yang wu, yu xiaohui also felt uneasy. but soon, she gritted her teeth and whispered, ¡°no matter how powerful this yang chen is, he is just a genius cultivated by middle-ranking tribes. wang yun kai is personally cultivated by one of the great tribes. how could yang chen possibly win? thinking of this, she regained her confidence. did the one-armed yang wu really deserve her? ultimately, they were nothing more than clowns. as a genius cultivated by a great tribe, wang yun kai¡¯s strength was much higher than yang wu¡¯s. at least, his sword skills far exceeded yang wu¡¯s. even when compared with xu hu, the two were evenly matched. but overall, wang yun kai still lagged far behind xu hu. even yang chen, who had just fought xu hu, could easily defeat wang yun kai. as for now, he had already reached the body refining realm sixth stage. fighting wang yun kai was as easy as ever. however, yang chen was not in a hurry to defeat wang yun kai. the reason he proposed an ¡®adult¡¯ battle with wang yun kai was to hone his spear techniques. ¡°the mixed yuan spear technique in itself is a very lethal technique. to make progress, you must have a high demand for combat experience. since i can¡¯t learn anything from the practice field, why not use wang yun kai to practice?¡± yang chen thought.. Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Chapter 51: Just Because of This!_l chapter 54: chapter 51: just because of this!_l translator: 549690339 no one could have imagined that yang chen would treat a genius from a large tribe as a practice opponent. at least, wang yun kai had not realized this yet. ¡°yang chen, is this all you¡¯ve got? haha.¡± wang yun kai swung his golden sword around, showing off his impressive might. ¡°it¡¯s the tiger spirit blade technique!¡± ¡°indeed, it¡¯s the tiger spirit blade technique!¡± ¡°this yang family genius is in trouble.¡± yang yuan also recognized wang yun kai¡¯s blade technique. as he saw it unfold, his expression grew uglier. yang wu didnt understand: ¡°father, what¡¯s going on with this tiger spirit blade technique?¡± ¡°i never expected that the wang family would place such importance on wang yun kai, even passing on the tiger spirit blade technique to him. this renowned secret technique of the wang family, you should know, belongs to the very few clans in the great wild hundred clans that possess cultivation methods. the tiger spirit blade technique is a damaged method.¡± yang yuan frowned deeply. there was an essential difference between cultivation methods and martial skills, and this was common knowledge. yang yuan clenched his teeth and said, ¡°according to the rumors, if one cultivates the tiger spirit blade technique to great success and reaches the spirit martial realm, each strike of the blade can summon a fierce tiger to attack the enemy. it can¡¯t be compared to ordinary martial skills. although wang yun kai is only skilled in a few of them, for yang chen, it¡¯s still a very unfavorable situation.¡± no one was optimistic about yang chen. but no one noticed that the more wang yun kai fought, the worse his expression became. yang chen felt his understanding of the mixed yuan spear technique became deeper, and he had to admit that wang yun kai was extremely unlucky to have met him. although it was a damaged cultivation method, the tiger spirit blade technique was still far more profound than martial skills. however, compared to yang chen¡¯s ¡®mixed yuan spear technique,¡¯ it was like the difference between a beggar and an emperor, incomparable. you should know that yang chen¡¯s previous life had considered the ¡®mixed yuan spear technique¡¯ a treasure from the ancient era, with its origins hard to trace, and it certainly wasn¡¯t something that ¡®tiger spirit blade technique¡¯ could compare to. this profound difference was a matter of essence. moreover, the gap in martial arts cultivation made yang chen able to control the match as he pleased. ¡°it seems that fighting and struggling indeed help me comprehend the mixed yuan spear technique better.¡± yang chen¡¯s mind became clearer, ¡°although i haven¡¯t grasped the ¡®enemy breaking¡¯ secret, i can understand the essence of the first move. my understanding of the mixed yuan spear technique has clearly progressed a lot. since that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s time to end this battle.¡± with this thought in mind, yang chen gradually became serious. at this time, wang yun kai¡¯s expression became more solemn, as the battle with yang chen made him feel overwhelmed. yes, toying with him. how could wang yun kai admit this? ¡°clang! ¡± as the weapons collided and produced a dazzling spark, wang yun kai suddenly felt a huge force coming from yang chen¡¯s body. this force caused his hands to go numb, and he was shocked, ¡°how can this kid be so strong?¡± how could this be possible? why was yang chen so strong? he was already surprised to see that his opponent could hold his ground against him. but now this guy was actually forcing him to retreat? wasn¡¯t the opponent the same waste that was humiliated by his wang family a while ago? wang yun kai suddenly felt it was difficult to accept the fact that he was forced to retreat by yang chen, and he roared, ¡°yang chen, prepare to die!¡± ¡°full of flaws.¡± yang chen watched the displeased wang yun kai, shaking his silver spear suddenly. although he hadn¡¯t fully grasped the essence of the mixed yuan spear technique, the technique itself was already profound, and more than enough to deal with wang yun kai. at this moment, yang chen merely used his force and thrust the silver spear towards wang yun kai¡¯s golden sword. ¡°clang! ¡± sparks flew, and wang yun kai felt a force so strong that he simply couldn¡¯t bear it. ¡°sixth level of body refining realm, it¡¯s the sixth level!¡± wang yun kai realized that it wasn¡¯t the fifth layer of the body refining realm, but the suppression from the sixth level! it was too powerful! the power was so great that it left him unable to defend himself for a moment, forcing him to retreat several steps in an instant. how could yang chen miss this opportunity? he swung his long spear and took a sudden step forward. the next moment, he feigned a thrust which was actually aimed straight for the heart, executing his fierce spear technique, which left wang yun kai dazzled, his scalp tingling, unable to discern the essence of yang chen¡¯s spear technique. it was precisely because of this confusion that yang chen took another step and raised his left fist, ¡°cloud-pulling fist. ¡°as the cloud-pulling fist was unleashed, yang chen¡¯s fist suddenly struck wang yun kai¡¯s body. ¡°puchi! ¡± wang yun kai spat out a mouthful of blood, his entire body sent flying, heavily falling to the ground. ¡°not good.¡± wang yun kai sensed something was wrong, and just as he wanted to get up, suddenly felt a cold sensation on his neck. he discovered that yang chen¡¯s silver spear had somehow been placed against his neck. with just a slight twist, this silver spear would be enough to take his life. seeing this, the yang family members cheered. ¡°haha, we won!¡± ¡°young master yang chen is indeed impressive!¡± ¡°thrilling! ¡± ¡°so thrilling, making wang yun kai arrogant, daring to call all the good men of our yang family trash?¡± ¡°i didn¡¯t expect yang chen to defeat even wang yun kai. the wang family is one of the great tribes.¡± some were happy, some were worried. while the yang family was happy, the yu family could not share their joy. wang yun kai shuddered violently, staring up at yang chen, with humiliation and anger in his heart, he roared: ¡°yang chen, you dare to kill me? if you kill me, the wang family won¡¯t spare you!¡± he thought this would intimidate yang chen. however, he didn¡¯t know that yang chen had never been afraid of threats from others. he coldly gripped the silver spear, not showing the slightest fear, and lightly prodding wang yun kai¡¯s neck. with this poke, wang yun kai felt blood seeping out and was immediately scared, his legs feeling weak: ¡°yang chen, no, don¡¯t kill me, please don¡¯t kill me. i beg you, i was wrong just now, i shouldn¡¯t have called you trash, yang chen, please don¡¯t kill me.¡± ¡°coward!¡± yang chen had originally intended just to scare wang yun kai but didn¡¯t expect him to be so spineless. immediately, holding the silver spear in one hand, he spoke coldly: ¡°wang yun kai, remember, the reason i am not killing you is only to let this so-called yu family¡¯s young lady know what kind of coward she is going to marry in the future.¡± hearing this, yu xiaohui shivered all over. she now even had thoughts of finding a crack in the ground to hide in. one must know, once word got out that wang yun kai had begged for mercy from yang chen today, his reputation would be ruined for the rest of his life. and she, yu xiaohui, was actually going to marry someone like wang yun kai and share in such disgrace? no, she didn¡¯t want to! yu xiaohui was suddenly regretful, but before her thoughts could linger, she suddenly felt a pair of icy eyes on her. the owner of those eyes was none other than yang chen. seeing yang chen staring at her, yu xiaohui felt a bit scared. yang chen said calmly, ¡°yu xiaohui, remember, it¡¯s not that no one in our yang family is worthy of you, it¡¯s just that no one in our yang family wants you. don¡¯t take yourself too seriously. our yang family¡¯s men aren¡¯t lacking for women. yang wu, isn¡¯t that right?¡± if yang wu didn¡¯t understand what yang chen meant, that would be the real surprise. seeing yang chen defeated wang yun kai, the heavy shackles that had been binding his heart were suddenly released. he was instantly uplifted: ¡°yu xiaohui, i indeed made a superfluous choice coming here today to propose marriage to you. no, it¡¯s not even superfluous. today, in front of so many people, i, yang wu, decided to divorce you!¡± ¡°yang wu, you said- you said you¡¯d divorce me. no, it¡¯s me not wanting you. what right do you have to divorce me?¡± yu xiaohui screamed as if she had been provoked. no matter whether it was yang wu divorcing her or her not wanting yang wu today, as long as the news went out, her reputation would be completely ruined. everything was yang wu¡¯s fault. however, she forgot that the root of all this was her. yang wu¡¯s arm was broken, and it wasn¡¯t wrong for her to regret the marriage, but her mistake was relying on wang yun kai as her backer and humiliating yang wu. ¡°because your so-called backer, wang yun kai, has already fallen here!¡± yang chen said expressionlessly. it must be said, yu xiaohui indeed had the charm to attract men with her enchanting body, even though she was only fourteen or fifteen years old. her bright red lips, delicate features, combined with her sweet and charming expressions were indeed full of endless temptation for men. unfortunately for her, yang chen had never been softhearted towards fickle women like yu xiaohui, who even betrayed their own men. yu xiaohui¡¯s body trembled. she suddenly realized that the silver spear in yang chen¡¯s hand pointing at wang yun kai was more persuasive than any words. ¡°alright, let¡¯s go.¡± yang chen withdrew his silver spear and turned to leave. his main task in coming here was to uphold the dignity of the yang family. now that their dignity had been upheld, it was naturally time to go.. Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 52: Three Days Later, Seeking Instruction at Their Doorstep_l chapter 55: chapter 52: three days later, seeking instruction at their doorstep_l translator: 549690339 yang chen¡¯s strong presence in wang yun kai¡¯s eyes was like salt on a wound. when he saw his opponent turn and leave without even bothering to look into his eyes, wang yun kai¡¯s eyes filled with unwillingness. no, this can¡¯t be possible. he still couldn¡¯t believe that everything was true. wasn¡¯t yang chen a piece of trash? not long ago, he clearly saw that yang chen had lost miserably to the wang family in a bet, even losing their ancestral purple elegance dan furnace. everyone knew about this, and it was then that yang chen was labeled as a loser. yang chen lost to the wang family! yang chen lost to the wang family. wang yun kai muttered these words to himself, as if only in this way could he find some comfort. for this reason, wang yun kai suddenly stood up from the ground and roared hoarsely: ¡°yang chen, what are you so arrogant about? weren¡¯t you just a loser to our wang family not long ago?¡± yang chen had originally spared wang yun kai¡¯s life, just to avoid any trouble. hearing wang yun kai¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. it seemed that only in this way could wang yun kai find a little bit of existence among the humiliation. he calmly turned around, his cold eyes staring straight at wang yun kai. the look in his eyes truly startled wang yun kai. ¡°wang yun kai, i didn¡¯t kill you just now, but that doesn¡¯t mean i won¡¯t dare to kill you,¡± yang chen said slowly. looking into those eyes, wang yun kai felt as if he was in an ice cave, even the surrounding temperature seemed to drop rapidly. ¡°if you want to influence me with my previous failures, i can only say that you are too naive. in three days, i will personally visit the wang family to learn about alchemy from wang ren and wang de. i hope that you will appear in front of me at that time. of course, if you have the courage,¡± yang chen calmly said and then left with the rest of the joining party without saying anything more. wang yun kai did not see the anger and humiliation in yang chen¡¯s eyes. what he saw was the confidence in yang chen¡¯s eyes, which filled him with a strong sense of defeat. no one stepped forward to help him, including yu xiaohui. on the way back with the wedding party, yang chen and yang yuan walked side by side. yang wu, who had been bandaged in the carriage, hesitated for a moment and then caught up with them. he looked at yang chen, trying to say something but not knowing how to say it. yang chen couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°brother yang wu, if you have something to say, feel free to speak.¡± yang wu sighed and said: ¡°yang chen, i was wrong in the past. after experiencing today¡¯s wedding journey, i am much more clear-headed. i was too naive before. although i lost an arm, i became a grown-up. perhaps this is the blessing in disguise. if i hadn¡¯t lost my arm, even after the coming of age ceremony, i would still be a child forever.¡± after saying this, yang wu bowed respectfully: ¡°yang chen, please accept my apology for the past.¡± he was truly expressing remorse. today, yang chen¡¯s actions undoubtedly resolved one of his heart demons and dissolved the unwillingness deep in his heart. if it weren¡¯t for this, he might never be able to let go of the humiliation from wang yun kai and yu xiaohui, which would make him a useless person for the rest of his life. it was yang chen who defeated the seemingly towering wang yun kai and yu xiaohui, saving his already precarious heart. looking at yang wu¡¯s apologetic expression, yang chen¡¯s expression gradually became serious. it was obvious that yang wu¡¯s apology was genuine. it seemed that yang wu was not a bad person by nature, at least he knew how to be grateful to others. ¡°who hasn¡¯t been a bit frivolous in their youth? brother yang wu, don¡¯t feel guilty. although you lost an arm, the path of martial arts is not cut off. as long as you work hard, anything is possible,¡± yang chen said with a smile. ¡°haha, that¡¯s right. in the yang family, apart from you, no one can take away my title as number one genius, even if my arm is already useless,¡± yang wu¡¯s eyes were full of determination, and unlike before, this time his determination was filled with confidence rather than arrogance. seeing all this, yang wu¡¯s father, yang yuan, felt relieved and his eyes became moist. he then said with a laugh: ¡°a true man doesn¡¯t need to worry about having a wife. my son has realized his mistakes today, and his future achievements will be even greater.¡± ¡°thank you, father, for your unwavering support all this time,¡± yang wu said, choking up as he recalled everything yang yuan had done for him. after a while, he finally recovered and said: ¡°yang chen, there is something i want to talk to you about. can we talk further?¡± yang chen, full of doubts, slightly moved away with yang wu. when yang wu saw that others couldn¡¯t hear their conversation, he sighed: ¡°yang chen, i don¡¯t know how to tell you this. actually, my father has already told yang heng not to bother you anymore. however, as his brother, i can clearly see that he still refuses to let you go so easily.¡± yang chen was a little surprised. yang heng still refuses to let him off easily? this was interesting. it seemed that he had underestimated yang heng¡¯s magnanimity. ¡°i¡¯m telling you this because i have my own reasons. after all, i am his real brother. however, this kid is really blind to trouble you. yang chen, you don¡¯t have to be polite with him. teach him a harsh lesson and leave him with a sigh of relief. i believe, he will understand once he suffers,¡± yang wu shook his head. it didn¡¯t take long for the wedding party to return to the yang family. yang chen declined yang yuan¡¯s further request for repayment and chose to return home as a reason for having a fight with the wang family in three days. meanwhile, yang yuan quickly went to yang jin he and reported the specifics of yang chen¡¯s trip. yang jin he did not accompany yang chen to yu¡¯s house. hearing the ins and outs of what yang yuan said, his eyebrows raised, and his eyes showed a hint of surprise: ¡°although i think wang yun kai is not as powerful as that xu hu, the spears and swords have no eyes. it¡¯s still surprising that yang chen defeated wang yun kai in actual combat. this tells those great tribes that our yang family is not a tribe that can be easily bullied.¡± if a fight with fists and feet was not a real victory, then a battle would be a real victory. this victory was not only due to strength but also extraordinary courage and plenty of combat experience. ¡°yes, and i feel that yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation seems to have improved again,¡± yang yuan reported truthfully. ¡°improved again? it¡¯s only been a short time,¡± yang jin he was truly amazed: ¡°it seems that the resources i provided have worked. the great elder was right, different resources can have different effects on different geniuses. yang chen is indeed a genius among geniuses..¡± Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Chapter 53: Resolute Gaze_l chapter 56: chapter 53: resolute gaze_l translator: 549690339 why are the resources within the clan allocated to outstanding geniuses, while the mediocre ones are ignored? because when you give resources to geniuses, they won¡¯t be wasted. but if it is given to the mediocre, even the best resources would be wasted. during yang chen¡¯s exchange with wang yun kai, yang yuan clearly observed the improvement in his cultivation. however, yang yuan did not know to what extent yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had progressed. if he knew that yang chen had reached the sixth stage of the body refining realm, he might not be able to speak so fluently. ¡°yes, my yang wu was already outstanding enough in my opinion, but compared to yang chen, he¡¯s still far behind.¡± yang yuan said with a wry smile. ¡°this is a blessing for our yang family, yang yuan. you can¡¯t just think for yourself. as yang chen rises, our yang family will also rise.¡± yang jin he gazed into the distance, his eyes full of expectation. yang yuan respectfully said, ¡°clan leader, rest assured, yang chen¡¯s character and talent are top-notch, today, he fought wang yun kai using weapons without being dismayed, proving that he was born for great things. for such a talent, i can no longer have selfish intentions. by the way, i have one more thing to tell you. yang chen is going to wang family in three days to challenge wang ren and wang de in alchemy again¡­ ¡± ¡°oh? getting back up where you fell, it¡¯s indeed necessary. we can¡¯t interfere in this matter. yang chen needs to resolve his own grudges. however, to guard against any deceit from the wang family, yang yuan, you and some others should secretly protect yang chen. his safety must not be compromised at all.¡± yang jin he was worried about any mishap happening to yang chen and instructed cautiously. ¡°leave this matter to me, clan leader. i, yang yuan, can¡¯t guarantee anything else, but if anyone dares to harm yang chen, i will risk my life to prevent them from succeeding!¡± just like that, word spread that in three days, yang chen would go to the wang family to learn alchemy. this news quietly passed among the nearby clans of the yang family. everyone began to learn about yang chen¡¯s audacious undertaking in three days. to call it audacious was not an exaggeration at all. challenging the geniuses of the great tribes was not something rare or bizarre. however, someone like yang chen, openly stating that he would challenge the wang family, was indeed unprecedented. challenging the wang family¡¯s genius was not as simple as competing. once the competition began, the challenger would no longer have a way out. with a simple sentence, yang chen had blocked his own retreat. even if he won, it didn¡¯t matter; once he lost, however, his reputation would plummet to a point where it would be difficult to recover. before the battle, having the courage to block one¡¯s own retreat required extraordinary guts. just this audacity alone was something ordinary people didn¡¯t possess. how could it not garner explosive attention? in just one day, many nearby tribes started discussing the matter. it could be said that yang chen¡¯s challenge had become the most-talked-about topic in recent days. ¡°in my opinion, yang chen must have a problem with his brain. only an idiot like him would issue a challenge without leaving himself a way out. does he think challenging the geniuses of the great tribes is that easy? casually challenging the great tribes with just a single sentence? now he doesn¡¯t even have a way out, and he can¡¯t even back down if he wants to. does he think this is child¡¯s play?¡± ¡°brother, i¡¯m not happy to hear you say that. yang chen did this because he has the courage and guts that others don¡¯t possess. if you were asked to challenge the geniuses of the great tribes, would you dare?¡± ¡°little sister, you don¡¯t have to defend yang chen like that. after a single visit to the yang family, it¡¯s like your soul was snatched away.¡± the young girl spoke of yang chen with a starry-eyed expression, ¡°that¡¯s not it. yang chen is so young and yet has such courage and strength. who wouldn¡¯t like him? i don¡¯t care, i just can¡¯t stand you speaking ill of yang chen. besides, i want to go and watch the day after tomorrow when yang chen goes to the wang family to compete!¡± there were quite a few people with the attitude of going to watch the battle. many people wanted to see how yang chen would challenge the genius of the wang family. however, there were not many people who had faith in yang chen. because many people were aware of yang chen¡¯s skill in alchemy. one should know that yang chen¡¯s previous fame was largely due to his competition in alchemy with the wang family. if yang chen had merely been narrowly defeated, it wouldn¡¯t have mattered. but yang chen produced three furnaces of precious elixir, none of which successfully achieved a pill. such a competition became an unprecedented joke. the wang family¡¯s ambitious geniuses used this to create momentum for themselves, inciting media interest and using yang chen as a stepping stone, making his reputation infamous. yes, yang chen¡¯s reputation at that time was anything but favorable. with such a level of expertise in alchemy, who would have faith in yang chen?¡±l think yang chen is just determined to get back up wherever he falls, but he¡¯s too impatient. his talent in martial arts is indeed astounding and unexpected. however, his talent in alchemy is truly terrible. challenging wang ren and wang de is just asking for death. ¡± ¡°yang chen is too impatient.¡± ¡°it¡¯s a pity. young and reckless, yang chen is eager to prove himself, and i¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll suffer a huge loss in the battle the day after tomorrow.¡± time flies¡­ in no time, it¡¯s the agreed-upon three days later. yang chen, the day he heads to the yang family. many people think yang chen has the mindset of getting back up wherever he falls. but they don¡¯t know that yang chen never thought like that at all. getting up where he falls? his challenge to wang ren and wang de is only to put the mind of ¡®yang chen¡¯ at ease before he leaves. ¡°although i don¡¯t like doing this kind of butt-kissing stuff, it seems there¡¯s no better way for now.¡± yang chen muttered, getting up from the bed and getting dressed. standing in front of a bronze mirror, he took a brief glance at himself, then looked out the window, murmuring, ¡°if all goes well, yu xiaohui and wang yun kai, with their vengeful mentality, should have already made my challenge to wang ren and wang de in the wang family widely known.¡± at this thought, the corners of his mouth curled up. everything was going according to his plan. although he didn¡¯t leave his home, he could somewhat predict the affairs of the outside world. since he mentioned his challenge to the wang family back then, he had already expected that the matter would become widely known. with yu xiaohui and wang yun kai¡¯s vengeful mentality toward him, they would be consumed with thoughts of how to humiliate him. and going to challenge the wang family wasn¡¯t the perfect opportunity? after all, his alchemy level was disastrously poor in the eyes and ears of the outside world. however, who could have imagined that since he dared to say those words that day, he didn¡¯t care about today¡¯s competition at all? when it comes to alchemy, he has absolute confidence. men stop, kill-men; gods stop, slaughter-gods! ¡°that¡¯s good too. i¡¯ll thoroughly change the way those people look at me. i¡¯ll also completely erase the scandal of the previous yang chen.¡± ¡°young master, i have prepared all the tools you usually use for alchemy. do you have any other orders?¡± gu mingyue said tenderly from outside the door. ¡°creak! ¡± the door opened, revealing yang chen, looking warm and gentle in the sunlight. walking ahead with his hands behind his back, yang chen said decisively, ¡°no need, since everything is prepared, let¡¯s go. let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°young master, are we going to the wang family?¡± gu mingyue followed closely behind yang chen with small steps. ¡°yes, to the wang family.¡± yang chen¡¯s eyes looked forward. gu mingyue saw it clearly. they were a pair of determined eyes¡­. Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Chapter 54: Digging Ancestral Graves, I’m chapter 57: chapter 54: digging ancestral graves, i¡¯m good at it 1 translator: 549690339 not to mention those foreign races, yang chen still underestimated the hatred wang yun kai and yu xiaohui had for him. the extent of the publicity of this matter might have reached some peak. at least, yang chen had not yet left the yang family, and there were at least dozens of yang family members following him by his side. ¡°what are you doing¡­?¡± yang chen looked at these people who were planning to leave the yang family with him and asked suspiciously. yang wu was among the crowd, and though he had only one arm left, he looked more energetic than before. waving his arm, he said warmly, ¡°yang chen, we are here to support you. you must defeat wang ren and wang de. their wang family has never stopped humiliating our yang family brothers. we all hope you can help us vent our anger.¡± after all, the yang family was a middle-ranking tribe, and in front of the great tribes, they had to get used to bowing their heads. therefore, many middle-ranking tribes, including the yang family, had to act according to the whims of the great tribes, and naturally, they could not avoid being bullied by the geniuses of these great tribes. however, on ordinary days, people would just endure it, but it didn¡¯t mean they would not resent it! they were all dignified men, so why should they let others bully them? ¡°yes, yang chen, it¡¯s all up to you now.¡± ¡°if it really doesn¡¯t work, i¡¯ll lend you our family¡¯s silver bell furnace!¡± ¡°i also have quite a few alchemy materials here, yang chen, if you need them, i¡¯ll give them all to you.¡± ¡°you must fight for our honor!¡± yang wu stood in the forefront, shouted: ¡°don¡¯t chit-chat for now. i know yang chen¡¯s alchemy level. my younger brother is no match for him. today, when we go there, don¡¯t forget our original intention. yang chen is going to challenge the wang family, and he won¡¯t avoid being ridiculed by the wang family. at that time, yang chen might be suppressed in terms of numbers, so what should we do?¡± ¡°if they want to scold, we scold back. if they want to fight, we fight back. our yang family is not short of men!¡± ¡°well done,¡± yang wu laughed heartily. yang chen also laughed. although the previous yang chen was bullied by the yang family brothers, upon further thinking, these young people were eventually just enthusiastic teenagers. ¡°alright, let¡¯s go make a scene at the wang family!¡± ¡°causing a scene is fine, but we still have to stay cautious and not cross the line. so to be safe, i¡¯ll accompany you there.¡± as the teenagers were shouting loudly, suddenly, elder yang walked over, with his hands behind his back and a strong aura. as soon as he appeared, the young people bowed their heads respectfully. yang chen said with joy, ¡°elder yang!¡± how could he not know what it meant for elder yang to show up now? in fact, elder yang¡¯s presence most likely indicated that he feared the wang family members would interfere and wanted to escort them personally. after all, this challenge was a big event. having one more elder by one¡¯s side undoubtedly provided an extra layer of security. yang chen was indifferent to whether elder yang would go or not, but his arrival warmed his heart. of course, elder yang wouldn¡¯t be as aggressively clear-cut as these young people, intent on causing trouble. however, he had clearly been stirred up, saying slowly, ¡°yang chen, today¡¯s challenge is just a simple test of alchemy. but in my heart, you¡¯ve already represented the face of alchemy among the younger generation of the yang family.¡± ¡°if you lose, it means our yang family¡¯s challenge to the great tribes has failed once again.¡± elder yang murmured as if talking to himself, ¡°back in the day, i was as young and passionate as you. unfortunately, i failed. challenging the great tribes is so difficult. but failure is far better than not having the courage to challenge at all. we are not afraid of failure, yang chen, you need not worry.¡± his way of thinking was different from that of these younger ones. most of these young ones thought that the matter at the end of the day only represented yang chen. but in his eyes, the meaning was different. indeed, yang chen initiated the challenge. but what does yang chen represent? he represents the yang family!lf yang chen really managed to cause the wang family to capsize in the gutter on such a grand stage, it would no doubt tell everyone that the yang family now has the capability to contend with the great tribes in terms of alchemy skill and power! ¡°give it your best.¡± old yang stroked his beard. ¡°don¡¯t worry, elder yang, i will.¡± yang chen took a glance at elder yang¡¯s aged face, and suddenly, he seemed to understand his intentions deep down. with that thought, yang chen revealed a gentle smile: ¡°let¡¯s go.¡± when they arrived at the wang family, yang chen finally witnessed what could be called a grand spectacle! because countless people were gathered at the entrance of the wang family¡¯s main gate. these people were engaged in various discussions, cluttered and disordered, clearly outsiders who had come to watch. now, as they saw yang chen and the others arrive, they stepped aside to make way, and the discussions grew even more intense. ¡°there are so many people here¡­¡± ¡°don¡¯t be timid, what are you afraid of? learn from brother wu and brother chen! look at them, how calm they are.¡± ¡°the yang family members are here!¡± ¡°look at this setup, they are indeed here to fight. i didn¡¯t expect the rumors to be true. yang chen actually brought a group of people to challenge the wang family here.¡± ¡°the wang family members have been waiting for a long time. this time there¡¯s going to be a good show, the wang family and yang family. wang ren and wang de don¡¯t need to be mentioned, they are both well-known alchemy geniuses. as for yang chen, he is said to be the treasure of the yang family. this clash between two groups is going to be fantastic.¡± just like the speculations of these onlookers, the wang family members had indeed been waiting for quite a while. after all, rumors on top of rumors, plus wang yun kai¡¯s confirmation, the wang family had no reason not to take this matter seriously. challenges from middle-ranking tribes were exactly what the great tribes wanted to see. before the current trial war of the hundred clans, which great tribe wouldn¡¯t want to deter the monkeys by killing a chicken and demonstrate their might? the yang family was rushing headlong into the barrel of a gun, and the wang family couldn¡¯t be happier, as they had been worried about not having a chance to assert their authority. soon, yang chen and the others arrived at the open space in the middle of the crowd. both sides met each other¡¯s gaze, and yang chen focused on the two young men in the wang family¡¯s group. these two young men were none other than wang ren and wang de. behind wang ren and wang de stood a group of people, including both the wang family¡¯s youngsters and elders. the moment they faced each other, the atmosphere immediately became tense. ¡°yang chen, you guys took so long to get here, i thought you didn¡¯t have the guts to come.¡± wang ren stood at the front of the crowd and looked at yang chen, wearing a smug and mocking expression without hesitation: ¡°speaking of which, yang chen, have you grown some courage recently? did losing to us last time not hurt enough? you managed to save up some spirit stones with your open-crotch pants, and now you want to come and pay homage to me?¡± the * are you talking about?¡± upon hearing wang ren¡¯s words, a young man from the yang family burst out, pointing at wang ren and swearing loudly. this made yang wu¡¯s face awkward as he hurriedly said, ¡°ahem¡­ yi ming, you were too hasty.¡± ¡°uh¡­brother wu, did i jump the gun?¡± yi ming, who had just shouted, suddenly noticed the disapproving glances cast at him and awkwardly retreated. ¡°nonsense? can¡¯t you show some decency? don¡¯t get angry just because others do. one look at you and it is obvious that you have never seen a grand stage. remember, although you are here to help, don¡¯t act as if you want to tear the other party apart the moment you open your mouth, okay? they are from the great tribes after all. what good will it do for brother chen if we really fight? what we have to do today is not let brother chen lose his momentum before the fight begins.¡± yang wu said irritably. yi ming quickly apologized, thinking that if someone disrespected yang chen, he would jump out and fight with them, but it seemed¡­ that wasn¡¯t the case. yang wu glared at yi ming fiercely: ¡°all of you listen up, act according to my cues later. as long as the situation doesn¡¯t look good, shout like yi ming did just now, understand? let¡¯s start by showing the fierceness of our yang family men. if they really tear their faces apart, don¡¯t hold back and curse their eighteen generations of ancestors!¡± ¡°brother wu, rest assured, i am an expert in digging up ancestor¡¯s graves.¡± yi ming patted his chest and guaranteed: ¡°i won¡¯t let brother chen¡¯s momentum drop. that group of white-faced kids from the wang family, i can curse five of them at once!¡± the fire has retreated, let¡¯s start the third watch. cough cough, you all understand, give me some support, okay? Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Chapter 55: I Have an Opinion_l chapter 58: chapter 55: i have an opinion_l translator: 549690339 ¡°that¡¯s good, let¡¯s be open about it. anyway, we¡¯re all young people. even if we make a fuss, at most, the wang family will find our yang family elders to vent their anger. they won¡¯t dare to do anything to our yang family,¡± yang wu said confidently. although middle-ranking tribes are not as powerful as great tribes, the great tribes are not supposed to bully them casually. the quarrels between these young people, when taken seriously, are just bickering, as long as no lives are lost and nothing major goes wrong, they could be considered kids¡¯ play. the yang family can handle this line. furthermore, since elder yang was there holding the line, what did they have to be afraid of? yang wu, acting as the commander of the group of youngsters, started by saying, ¡°now, let¡¯s first see what brother chen has to say.¡± yang chen stood in the front, hands behind his back, and calmly said, ¡°well, speaking of which. i remember the wang family has a genius named wang yun kai. he and i have quite a lot of connections. why isn¡¯t he here?¡± he didn¡¯t find it strange that wang yun kai was not present today. ¡°yang chen, victory or defeat is a common occurrence in battle. i admit that your martial arts cultivation is beyond our expectations, but if you really think that we are as useless as wang yun kai, then you are profoundly mistaken,¡± wang de, wang rents older brother, sneered. he did have the right to say so, because wang yun kai indeed wasn¡¯t the top genius in the wang family. the wang family¡¯s signature members were wang ren and wang de. the two brothers were prominent figures. wang de, the elder brother, was a top martial arts genius. at only fifteen years old, he had already reached the peak of the fifth level of body refining realm in strength and skill. wang de¡¯s younger brother wang ren, however, was an alchemy genius. it was rumored that not long ago, wang ren had successfully refined a furnace of ¡°essence rising pill¡± and become a genuine first-rank perfect alchemist. ¡®upgrade essence¡¯ is a type of elixir that can refine the body¡¯s strength in the body refining realm and can improve a martial artist¡¯s martial arts cultivation to some extent. hence, it is called a first grade perfect elixir. once refined successfully, it is a genuinely perfect first-rank alchemist. this pair of brothers, wang ren and wang de, one specialized in alchemy while the other in martial arts, made them quite a sensation among the nearby tribes. yang chen of the past was too far behind wang ren in terms of alchemy, and the gap was vast. at this point, wang ren added, ¡°yang chen, i am not trying to belittle you. aside from elder yang, no one in your yang family can compare to my alchemy prowess. you all are just amateurs in my eyes!¡± his words immediately enraged the young members of the yang family. yang wu couldn¡¯t sit still anymore and angrily shouted, ¡°who are you calling garbage?¡± ¡°you, yang wu! with a broken arm, why don¡¯t you just stay at home and not come out to make a fool of yourself?¡± wang ren sneered mockingly. in his eyes, middle-ranking tribes were born to be played with and bullied by those from great tribes. no one from the yang family could continue to tolerate such ridicule. especially yang yi ming, who had solemnly promised not to intervene, angrily shouted, ¡°wang ren, do you really think you¡¯re a genius? shut your damn mouth!¡± ¡°kid, watch your language!¡± the wang family members all stood up. yang yi ming, full of righteousness and resentment, was not the least bit afraid at this moment. he sneered, ¡°what¡¯s the matter? are you upset? keep your mouth clean? hmph! i am a foul-mouthed person, but i like to talk to people with foul mouths! go back and smell your own breath! it¡¯s like you just jumped out of a latrine! and you, wang ren and wang de, did your parents teach you to have such rotten mouths, or is it inherited from your ancestors? did all of your ancestors also come out of latrines, narcissistic, and have deadly foul mouths like you? yang yi ming¡¯s mouth was like a cannon, with a continuous string of unfathomable words that stunned everyone present. ¡°nice!¡± yang wu clapped his hands in approval. yang yi ming was indeed very good at digging up people¡¯s ancestral graves. wang family members were at a loss for words to refute yang yi ming. indeed, they were not used to arguing with people like this. as members of a great tribe, they had received high-quality education since childhood. when faced with such a situation, they didn¡¯t even know how to fight back. with yang yi ming not ready to give up just yet, he wiped his mouth and was ready to go for another round of cursing. yang wu quickly coughed twice, ¡°yi ming, that¡¯s enough.¡± at this point, the wang family elders stood up one after another, looking embarrassed at elder yang, ¡°yang song de, are all of you from the yang family so uncultured? or can you only show off with your tongues?¡± elder yang seemingly amiably said, ¡°well, brother wang, my fault for not teaching them well. but sometimes, verbal confrontation can also reveal a person¡¯s true aptitude, can it not?¡± as he spoke with the wang family elders, elder yang did not shy away from any rhetoric. ¡°but do remember why your yang family came here today. if all you want to do is play such childish games, then we wang family will not join in. you yang family might not care if you lose face, but we wang family do mind!¡± the wang family elder spoke with a straight face. elder yang knew it was time for action and calmly said, ¡°in that case, let¡¯s not waste any more time and start the alchemy competition.¡± ¡°humph, good. now that we have talked about it, shouldn¡¯t we set the rules?¡± wang yong said coldly. ¡°both of us will act as referees for the younger generation¡¯s competition, which will make it fairer. during the competition, the furnace must be the most ordinary pill furnace, ¡± elder yang said, looking at wang yong, ¡°in the end, the victory will be determined by the pill quality, appearance and quantity, as well as the process. i hope brother wang can ensure fairness and justice.¡± ¡°you should be the one to keep that in mind,¡± wang yong snorted coldly. elder yang did not say anything more, as wang yong was also an alchemist, and like elder yang, a pillar of the wang family. now, wang yong was backing off with his hands behind him, ¡°alright, yang chen, wang ren, do you two have any objections?¡± ¡°i have none,¡± wang ren said coldly. ¡°i do!¡± yang chen suddenly stood up. ¡°kid, what else do you want to say?¡± wang yong looked impatiently at yang chen. yang chen spoke with his hands behind his back, ¡°simply competing is not very interesting. in my opinion, it¡¯s better to have some stakes. otherwise, this competition would be too boring, and it wouldn¡¯t be fun for the audience to watch either. i don¡¯t know if everyone else thinks what i said makes sense?¡± apart from supporting yang chen, he preferred to add some stakes to the competition. otherwise, it would be unworthy of his rare alchemy appearance.. Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Chapter 56: Feng Xuewu’s Support_1 chapter 59: chapter 56: feng xuewu¡¯s support_1 translator: 549690339 ¡°yes, we need to add some color to this!¡± ¡°it¡¯s more interesting with a little extra on the line.¡± these onlookers from other clans started to make a commotion, apparently feeling that yang chen¡¯s proposal was a great boost to the atmosphere. yang chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this. in his previous life, the price for his alchemy was astronomical. in this life, yang chen didn¡¯t set such high conditions, but without a little extra, it wouldn¡¯t spark his interest. however, his way of thinking was seen as a lowly trick to attract attention by the wang family members. wang ren didn¡¯t hesitate to ridicule: ¡®yang chen, is it because you didn¡¯t lose your open-crotch pants last time and are now feeling uncomfortable? this time you want to lose them too, hahaha! honestly, yang chen, i never thought you¡¯d have the guts to bring up the idea of a wager.¡± the wang family members burst into laughter upon hearing this. clearly, they all believed wang ren wouldn¡¯t lose. yang chen folded his arms behind him: ¡°wang ren, it seems that yi ming wasn¡¯t wrong when he said you have a foul mouth. instead of wasting time here, it would be more practical to see the real deal in action. or are you not brave enough to add more to the wager?¡± how could wang ren tolerate someone saying he didn¡¯t have the guts? he sneered: ¡°daring? what a joke, yang chen. if you want to have a wager, i don¡¯t mind adding more stakes. i just don¡¯t know what you intend to put up?¡± ¡°if i lose, five thousand spirit stones!¡± yang chen stretched out five fingers. upon hearing this, everyone inhaled a sharp breath of cold air. five thousand spirit stones. ¡°has yang chen gone crazy? ¡°five thousand spirit stones!¡± ¡°even the yang family patriarch would cry if he had to take out five thousand spirit stones.¡± ¡°yang chen is too young and arrogant. five thousand spirit stones are not a small amount. it¡¯s a truly astronomical price.¡± even elder yang couldn¡¯t maintain his composure. in his heart, he also didn¡¯t think that yang chen had much hope of winning, but since yang chen was determined to come here, he couldn¡¯t do anything about it. besides, life always has its ups and downs, yang chen lost last time and became discouraged, but this sparked some power within him. so, he wasn¡¯t afraid of yang chen losing. however, yang chen was playing too big. five thousand spirit stones were an astronomical number, even enough to make the yang family frown. ¡°yang chen, do you¡­¡± elder yang looked at yang chen, unsure whether to laugh or cry: ¡°do you have that many spirit stones?¡± yang chen shook his head. he indeed didn¡¯t have that many spirit stones. the reason he dared to say this was that he never thought he would lose. ¡°you¡­¡± elder yang sighed, ¡°young and reckless, young and reckless. never mind, a true man¡¯s word is as good as his bond; there¡¯s no reason to back down because of the number of sdirit stones. go all out in the match. if vou reallv lose. i will come up with those five thousand spirit stones, even if it means putting my fortune on the line!¡± yang chen hadn¡¯t thought that far, but after hearing elder yang¡¯s words, he was genuinely taken aback. it seemed that elder yang really valued him and was even willing to dip into his own pockets to avoid affecting his competition. that¡¯s five thousand spirit stones, something even elder yang couldn¡¯t easily afford.yang chen knew that at this point, words meant nothing, and only victory could repay second master yang¡¯s great kindness to him. he took a deep breath: ¡°second master, yang chen will do his utmost.¡± ¡°five thousand spirit stones¡­¡± wang ren snapped back to reality, but quickly burst into laughter: ¡°yang chen, you just sent me the purple elegance dan furnace, and now you¡¯re going to send me five thousand spirit stones. you are my lucky star! all right, enough with the idle talk, let¡¯s start the competition.¡± ¡°wait a moment,¡± said yang chen. ¡°what, are you going to back out?¡± wang ren narrowed his eyes. yang chen slowly stated, ¡°you haven¡¯t said what you will give me if you lose.¡± ¡°hahaha, what a joke! how could i lose?¡± wang ren laughed arrogantly. ¡°however, according to the rules, i should still give you something to hope for. what do you want?¡± ¡°it is quite simple. if you lose, three thousand spirit stones, plus the purple elegance dan furnace,¡± yang chen replied with his hands behind his back, appearing calm and composed. ¡°ah, so you¡¯ve been thinking about the purple elegance dan furnace from the beginning. fine, no problem. if i lose, three thousand spirit stones plus the purple elegance dan furnace,¡± wang ren agreed. ¡°now, can the competition begin?¡± wang yong¡¯s mouth also curled up into a delighted smile. yang chen was simply a lucky star for their wang family, delivering spirit stones to them just like that. how could he not be happy? with so many people here today, even the yang family couldn¡¯t cheat their way out. elder yang didn¡¯t rush to answer, but instead asked yang chen, ¡°how confident are you in winning?¡± ¡°sixty percent!¡± yang chen didn¡¯t commit too strongly. ¡°wang ren has recently refined the essence rising pill. he has already reached the level of a perfect first-rank alchemist. i guess he will most likely choose to refine the ¡®essence rising pill¡¯ today, which is an exclusive elixir of the wang family. in comparison, you can only refine the clear flame pill.¡± elder yang advised, ¡°the clear flame pill is just a first-grade high-level elixir, and it¡¯s still a bit worse than the essence rising pill. the key lies in the quantity. if you can only refine one, you lose; if you can refine two, it¡¯s a draw. in any case, you must refine at least two!¡± this was also the problem yang chen faced at the moment. because, he could only refine the ¡®clear flame pill¡¯. with yang chen¡¯s alchemy skills back then, it was naturally impossible for him to only be able to refine just one clear flame pill. the number of elixirs he had refined was beyond his own counting. however, times have changed, and if he were to refine other elixirs now, how would he explain it? of course, these problems were not considered major challenges for yang chen, and even if he could only refine the clear flame pill, he was completely confident that he could win. similar to yang chen¡¯s side, wang yong also advised wang ren: ¡°according to my investigation, yang chen is only capable of refining a ¡®clear flame pill.¡¯ so, wang ren, as long as you perform normally and refine the ¡®essence rising pill,¡¯ victory is assured. by then, the five thousand spirit stones will be all yours. the wang family won¡¯t interfere. ¡± upon hearing this, wang rents heart was filled with joy: ¡°thank you, uncle wang, for the guidance. i am sure to win this competition.¡± ¡°alright, let¡¯s begin.¡± elder yang said with his hands behind his back. yang chen and wang ren stepped forward at the same time. just as yang chen was about to summon his pill furnace, a sudden voice caught his attention. ¡°yang chen, look this way, i¡¯m over here!¡± in the crowd, a dazzling figure was very eye-catching. she wore a green dress with a lace pattern, a white waistband tied around her waist, and her colorful attire stood out along with her long hair draped over her shoulder and the star-like sparkle in her eyes. looking at her, people couldn¡¯t help feeling joyful, as if they were watching an elf dancing in the snow. ¡°miss feng?¡± yang chen was startled, quite unexpectedly. feng xuewu appeared at some unknown point, and as a low-key person, she had not attracted much attention. however, just by calling out like that, she instantly became the focus of the crowd. ¡°it¡¯s feng xuewu.¡± ¡°why did the miss feng family come?¡± ¡°i didn¡¯t expect that she would be attracted to even a competition like this. but isn¡¯t feng xuewu usually not fond of bustling events?¡± ¡°didn¡¯t you see? feng xuewu seems to know yang chen, and by the looks of it, they have a pretty close relationship. yang chen must be really fortunate to even know feng xuewu. this is going to be fun. if yang chen loses today, won¡¯t it be a total disgrace?¡± ¡°hehe, biting off more than he can chew!¡± feng xuewu didn¡¯t pay attention to the whispers around her.. she clenched her small fists and said with a bright smile, ¡°yang chen, come on, your sister¡¯s here to cheer you on!¡± Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Chapter 57: A Draw?_l chapter 60: chapter 57: a draw?_l translator: 549690339 this time, she didn¡¯t call him ¡°little brother,¡± and when she went back, her mother specifically scolded her for this matter. it is said that the more talented a man is, the more prideful he becomes, and usually, a prideful person hates being called by their nickname. feng xuewu thought it over and felt that it was indeed for this reason. this time, when she came over, she immediately changed her usual behavior and directly addressed yang chen by his name. no matter what, she had to show enough sincerity. she was older than yang chen by quite a few years, so when interacting with him, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to be humble. when yang chen saw feng xuewu coming over to support him personally, his heart was filled with warmth. he bowed his hand and said, ¡°thank you, miss feng.¡± for a woman like feng xuewu, her status alone was very sensitive. to actually come over to cheer for him was quite a contribution. it was precisely because of this that wang rents eyes flashed with a sharp color. watching feng xuewu cheer for yang chen, his heart was filled with intense jealousy. after all, to be favored by a woman like feng xuewu was an extremely great honor. thinking of this, wang ren sneered, ¡°yang chen, you really have good luck with people. however, i don¡¯t know if you¡¯ll still be able to laugh after you lose later. ¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t be bothered with wang ren. he turned around, directly took out the fire control wood, and said, ¡°can we start now?¡± ¡°of course , ¡± wang yong said leisurely. hearing this, yang chen skillfully placed the materials in the pill furnace in an orderly manner, then drew a stroke with the fire control wood in the air. with a sizzling sound, the flames burned fiercely. all the steps were done seamlessly. wang ren was not to be outdone. he placed materials and controlled fire, which also showed that he had an extraordinary skill in alchemy. ¡°both sides seem to be evenly matched in the first steps of fire control and adjustment.¡± ¡°it seems that after losing last time, yang chen has already practiced his alchemy skills. last time, when he was refining pills, he was flustered right from the start.¡¯ ¡°hehe, how long has it been? even if yang chen tries his hardest, what can he do? he¡¯s too impatient. maybe he really does have talent, but wang ren is a rare alchemy genius from the wang family. it¡¯s still difficult for yang chen to defeat him.¡± ¡°however, yang chen¡¯s martial arts strength is not to be underestimated.¡± many people did not have high hopes for yang chen. in fact, feng xuewu didn¡¯t have high hopes for yang chen either, which was why she came today. it¡¯s said that there are many who add flowers to the brocade, but few who send charcoal in times of snow. giving warmth to someone who has failed is very touching. these were feng xuewu¡¯s thoughts when she came here. she wanted to win over yang chen, and she also couldn¡¯t bear to see yang chen suffer a major setback today. perhaps today, if yang chen really loses, she could give him some comfort. many times, a woman¡¯s comfort is much stronger than a man¡¯s. ¡°i just don¡¯t know why yang chen¡¯s sister, yang caidie, hasn¡¯t come here today. but it¡¯s better this way. at least i have an opportunity to appear.¡± feng xuewu¡¯s eyes were fixed on yang chen. it¡¯s no wonder she didn¡¯t think yang chen would win because, with his level of expertise in dan medical, who could believe that his alchemy skills were still outstanding? however, wang yong¡¯s expression didn¡¯t look good at this moment. ¡°is it that yang chen is amazing, or is wang ren underperforming?¡± wang yong squinted his eyes. he was an alchemy grandmaster in the great wilderness, and his skills and vision were even better than elder yang¡¯s. he observed the duel between yang chen and wang ren from beginning to end. it wasn¡¯t hard to see that, in terms of refining pills, wang ren had certain disadvantages compared to yang chen. at the very least, there was a gap between wang ren and yang chen when it came to preparing the alchemy materials. in an alchemy competition, if one is slow at the beginning, they will be slow throughout. he had taught wang ren many times, but today, wang ren was indeed slower than yang chen. ¡°no, something¡¯s not right!¡± soon, wang ren realized something was wrong: ¡°how could yang chen¡¯s fire control skills be so proficient? furthermore, there¡¯s not a single mistake!¡± what did having no mistakes mean? it meant that if a furnace¡¯s materials yielded a maximum of three pills, then if there were no mistakes in fire control and other steps, the result would be three pills. if there was even a tiny mistake, the number of pills produced might drop from three to two. it was difficult to control this balance. in alchemy, no one could guarantee that they wouldn¡¯t make a mistake.even him, wang yong, a pill-refining grandmaster of his age, could not help but be affected by the tension. ¡°alchemy is a process that requires high-density concentration of mental energy. how old is yang chen? can his soul power support him in making no mistakes at all?¡± wang yong took a deep breath, and only two words came to his mind: genius. however, he soon shook his head, ¡°why should i be afraid? yang chen is refining the clear flame pill, a first-grade high-level elixir, which can¡¯t be compared to the essence rising pill. considering wang ren¡¯s skills, refining an essence rising pill shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± at this point, yang chen and wang ren¡¯s alchemy process had also entered its final stages. during the finishing steps, neither yang chen nor wang ren dared to be careless. however, compared to wang ren, yang chen appeared more at ease, even managing to maintain an unperturbed demeanor throughout the process of refining a batch of elixirs. despite the heavy consumption of energy, he still seemed to have everything under control. soon after, yang chen exhaled a refreshing breath and stopped controlling the fire. the next moment, the scent of the completed pill entered the nostrils of the onlookers. ¡°such a strong fragrance.¡± ¡°the pill is done.¡± ¡°yang chen has completed the refining of the elixir first. does that mean yang chen has won?¡± ¡°fool, the art of alchemy is not about who completes the process first to determine the winner. it¡¯s about the quality, color, and quantity of the elixir. on the contrary, whoever finishes first may be too hasty, as alchemy is a complex process with many steps!¡± wang yong, who had been somewhat unconfident before, saw yang chen¡¯s restless completion of the pill and raised the corners of his mouth, ¡°it seems i have overestimated this kid. such a risky method of alchemy shows that his alchemy skills are nothing more than average.¡± in the blink of an eye, wang ren¡¯s fire control also stopped abruptly, as the pill fragrance rose. a smile appeared on wang ren¡¯s face, clearly indicating his satisfaction with the result of his alchemy. his expression was full of self-confidence and the smile of an assured victor. the way he looked at yang chen seemed to be that of a winner looking down on a loser. yang chen, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed, seemingly undisturbed by wang rents gaze. ¡°alright, open the furnace and reveal the pills.¡± wang yong instructed. yang chen and wang ren opened their pill furnaces simultaneously, and a strong fragrance filled the area instantly. then, wang ren proudly picked out his masterpiece from the pill furnace ¨C the essence rising pill. ¡°it¡¯s the essence rising pill! as expected, it¡¯s the essence rising pill!¡± ¡°unbelievable quality and color. wang ren really is an alchemy genius. at such a young age, he has become a perfect first-rank alchemist. his future is boundless.¡± many people discussed and praised him without reservation. wang ren enjoyed the praise. he looked proudly at yang chen and said, ¡°it¡¯s your turn, yang chen.¡± wang yong¡¯s expression also showed his confidence in winning. he smiled at elder yang, ¡°little brother yang, it¡¯s your turn to reveal the pills, right?¡± yang chen didn¡¯t delay either. after wang ren revealed his pill, he leisurely took out the elixir from his pill furnace. ¡°two clear flame pills.¡± seeing this, everyone was slightly taken aback. wang yong was no exception. when he saw the two clear flame pills, his smile instantly froze. somewhat unable to believe his eyes, he stared at the clear flame pills and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in dismay, ¡°two¡­this¡­.¡± however, with his composure, he soon regained his calm and said with an unpleasant expression, ¡°little brother yang, since it¡¯s two clear flame pills, this round should be considered a tie, right?¡± ¡°a tie? how can there be a tie?¡± wang ren stood up abruptly. he had already prepared to enjoy victory and even looked at yang chen with disdain. however, against his expectations, it was a tie ¡ª this was something he just couldn¡¯t accept. yang chen laughed as well. a tie( wang yong was really quite adept at lying with his eyes open.. Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Chapter 58: Overwhelming Victory_l chapter 61: chapter 58: overwhelming victory_l translator: 549690339 however, wang yong seemed as if he badly wanted to leave this troublesome place. he turned a blind eye to wang ren¡¯s recklessness and even got angry out of nowhere. ¡°alright, i¡¯ve already said it¡¯s a tie. do you still have opinions about me? now, go away.¡± ¡°wait,¡± yang chen suddenly spoke up. ¡°yang chen, what are you planning to do?¡± wang yong frowned and asked. yang chen slowly said, ¡°elder wang, don¡¯t tell me that you didn¡¯t pay close attention to the quality and appearance of my ¡®clear flame pill¡¯. although it¡¯s a first-grade high-level elixir, as long as the alchemy process is flawless, the final product shouldn¡¯t be far less than a first-grade perfect elixir. i believe that, when it comes to quality and appearance, you won¡¯t overlook mine, will you, elder wang?¡± at the end of that statement, wang yong¡¯s face turned sour. elder yang was also in shock. because the ¡®clear flame pill¡¯ that yang chen had refined had no significant difference in appearance and quality to that of his own ¡®clear flame pill¡¯. it was normal for him to achieve this level since it was his signature elixir. but how did yang chen manage that? a terrifying possibility suddenly crossed his mind. could it be that after just a few practices, yang chen had mastered his signature technique flawlessly? you should know that his own ¡®clear flame pill¡¯ had already reached the pinnacle of skill. ¡°this¡­¡± the onlookers noticed the trick here. ¡°do you see that the clear flame pill is a first-grade high-level elixir, but the quality of yang chen¡¯s elixir is exceedingly good? it¡¯s definitely not much worse than the first-grade perfect elixir ¡®essence rising pill!!¡± among the onlookers, there were those with discerning eyes. ¡°to be honest, even if yang chen refined only one clear flame pill, it could be considered a tie. the ¡®essence rising pill¡¯ that wang ren refined was of poor quality in comparison. yang chen¡¯s clear flame pill, on the other hand, is simply supreme.¡± hearing these discussions, wang yong¡¯s expression turned uglier by the moment. as for wang ren, his face was full of disbelief. ¡°how is it possible? how could i lose? i refined the essence rising pill. as long as i could refine it, i would win. how could i lose? all you outsiders, stop interfering! ¡± seeing wang ren so emotionally agitated, elder yang coldly said, ¡°brother wang yong, are you also an outsider? or are you going to lie against your conscience?¡± wang yong¡¯s face was filled with displeasure, and he darkly replied, ¡°after all, the essence rising pill is a first-grade perfect elixir, and the clear flame pill is a first-grade high-level elixir. the ranking is different. i don¡¯t think my judgment is wrong. if yang chen could present three of them, it would be reasonable to declare him as the winner. with only two of them, it¡¯s a tie in itself! ¡± ¡°wang yong has started to go against his conscience and lie, hahaha.¡± ¡°calling this a tie is simply self-serving nonsense.¡± ¡°if i were wang yong, i would just crawl into a hole.¡± ¡°i guess the wang family can talk without any pain.¡± it has to be said ¡ª wang yong¡¯s words provoked the anger of the crowd. discerning people could see that yang chen had won. indeed, wang yong was well aware that he was going against his conscience, but he had no choice. after all, 3,000 spirit stones were no small sum. behind him stood the wang family ¡ª he simply couldn¡¯t believe that the yang family could turn things upside down. thinking about this, he snickered. many times, the truth couldn¡¯t stand against real strength. the wang family was powerful and could easily distort the so-called ¡°truth¡±. however, just as this thought crossed his mind, yang chen suddenly laughed, ¡°so, you¡¯re saying, elder wang, that as long as i refine ¡®three¡¯ clear flame pills, i will win? ¡°of course, as long as you can refine three of them,¡± wang yong replied. ¡°no need for any prerequisites,¡± yang chen casually replied. he then slowly fumbled inside the pill furnace, and taking out another ¡®clear flame pill¡¯. counting the one before, that made three ¡®clear flame pills¡¯ in total. ¡°what?!¡± ¡°three clear flame pills.¡± at this moment, everyone¡¯s expressions became hard to control. elder yang looked at this scene with a bitter smile, muttering to himself, ¡°could it be that this kid had already refined three clear flame pills from the start but didn¡¯t show them, suspecting that wang yong would try to cheat? he intentionally only revealed two clear flame pills and waited for wang yong to state the conditions for victory before revealing the true number of pills?¡± he was more and more impressed by yang chen. a person with courage but no strategy was not enough. today, yang chen showed that he possessed enough talent, as well as a corresponding strategy. ¡°a true genius! outstanding in both the way of alchemy and martial arts, and possessing such a strategy at the same time! our yang family might actually become one of the great tribes!¡± elder yang thought to himself. when the three ¡®clear flame pills¡¯ were presented, yang chen slowly said, ¡°now, i don¡¯t know if elder wang will count this as my victory or wang ren¡¯s. of course, that¡¯s assuming elder wang hasn¡¯t forgotten what he said just now.¡± these words were filled with sarcasm. wang yong¡¯s face turned from green to purple, as if he had been slapped hard. what was yang chen doing? this was naked sarcasm. however, faced with these three clear flame pills, all his tricks seemed no longer significant. yes, the truth is always overshadowed by absolute strength, and right now, yang chen is showing solid evidence! though wang yong¡¯s expression was full of embarrassment, he still gritted his teeth and said, ¡°with such exceptional talent in refining pills, our wang family concedes defeat wholeheartedly. today, let¡¯s say that the yang family wins. but, this humiliation will not be forgotten ¡ª we¡¯ll visit yang family for guidance some other day.¡± ¡°impossible! how could i lose?¡± wang ren¡¯s eyes widened; staring at wang yong and roaring, ¡°uncle wang! did you collude with them in advance?! how could i lose to a piece of trash like yang chen?! how is it possible?! i clearly won last time!¡± ¡°shut up, you useless fool. get out of here!¡± wang yong took offense at wang ren¡¯s accusation and snorted coldly, ¡°wang de, take your disgraceful brother and leave.¡± at this point, wang ir¡¯s race was ugly as well. he glancea aeemy at yang chen and then left the scene with wang ren. yang chen wasn¡¯t interested in such a scene. ¡°as for what will happen in the future, i¡¯ll worry about that later. for today¡¯s bet, i won. the wang family¡¯s stake shouldn¡¯t go back on our bet, right? i prefer the present to thinking about the future. what do you say, elder wang?¡± yang chen spoke with a peaceful smile. seeing yang chen¡¯s smiling face, feng xuewu grinned in the crowd ¡ª this scene genuinely amused her. although she came here expecting yang chen to lose, for some reason, she felt genuinely happy about his victory. unknowingly, she had truly come to see yang chen as her younger brother.. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Chapter 59: Connected with Feng Xuewu? 1 chapter 62: chapter 59: connected with feng xuewu? 1 translator: 549690339 elder yang also said: ¡°brother wang, i believe you understand the principle of accepting defeat as a result of a wager, so i don¡¯t need to emphasize it too much. although 3,000 spirit stones are not a small amount, a great clan like the wang family would not care about it too much.¡± hearing elder yang¡¯s words, the onlookers laughed. ¡°3,000 spirit stones.¡± ¡°haha, now this is interesting.¡± ¡°the wang family really lost big this time. 3,000 spirit stones are not a small amount. that¡¯s enough to cultivate a genius!¡± ¡°who can they blame? wang yong tried to go back on his word, but ended up slapping himself in the face.¡± ¡°humph, our wang family is such a large clan, do you really think we would go back on our word?¡± wang yong, hearing the messy gossip around him and imowing that he couldn¡¯t deny it anymore, was naturally not against clarifying things further: ¡°you all, prepare 3,000 spirit stones and also bring out that purple elegance dan furnace.¡± ¡°yes.¡± two servants of the wang family also felt humiliated and left dejectedly to prepare the ¡®spoils of war¡¯ belonging to yang chen. at this time, yang chen¡¯s victory completely won the joy of the yang family¡¯s younger generation. ¡°awesome.¡± ¡°haha, brother chen, you won so beautifully.¡± ¡°seeing wang rents expression, i want to laugh. he was so arrogant at the beginning, and i thought he was a very talented person. i didn¡¯t expect him to be a wimp.¡± ¡°nonsense! it¡¯s not that he¡¯s a wimp, it¡¯s that there are always stronger opponents out there, and brother chen is just better. what¡¯s the point in brother chen defeating a wimp? brother chen is truly talented, and wang ren simply met his match.¡± yang yiming scolded angrily. yang wu also revealed a smile: ¡®yang chen, i, yang wu, am truly convinced of your abilities this time. oh, by the way, miss feng is here.¡± ¡°it¡¯s miss feng family¡­¡± with feng xuewu¡¯s arrival, her imposing aura made the group of yang family youngsters dare not directly look into her eyes, subconsciously lowering their heads. it was as if country bumpkins couldn¡¯t bear to look at the city girls. the gap in temperament was too large, and an invisible barrier arose. feng xuewu indeed possessed the temperament distinct from that of women from small clans and middle-ranking tribes, which went beyond just her beauty. yang chen, unlike others, remained calm: ¡°miss feng.¡± ¡°yang chen, congratulations.¡± feng xuewu smiled sweetly: ¡°your performance truly exceeded my expectations. i never thought that you would be so skilled in alchemy. even the genius wang ren, who specializes in alchemy, was defeated by you.¡± yang chen spoke gently: ¡°miss feng, you flatter me.¡± ¡°by the way, my mother has recovered from her illness, all thanks to your help. she has been thinking of you and said she wants me to invite you to the feng family. she really likes you and wants to see you again.¡± feng xuewu issued a precious invitation from a lady of her stature. the woman¡¯s invitation, highly treasured, caught people off guard as feng xuewu lowered her stance to invite yang chen. the onlookers made disapproving noises. ¡°it seems that yang chen has won more than just the competition.¡± ¡°does feng xuewu value yang chen so much?¡± as for feng xuewu¡¯s invitation, elder yang was initially lost in thought, but after pondering carefully, he suddenly became confused: ¡°miss feng, what does your mother¡¯s illness have to do with yang chen?¡± ¡®elder yang, being a member of the yang family, don¡¯t you know that yang chen actually has great accomplishments in dan medical?¡± feng xuewu replied with a rhetorical question. however, as a girl, she was still more careful. when she spoke, her voice was soft and weak, only audible to elder yang. it wouldn¡¯t cause too much of a sensation. she knew very well that yang chen¡¯s identity as a pill doctor was very sensitive. if too many people found out, it could cause great trouble for yang chen.¡±what!¡± elder yang¡¯s heart was filled with astonishment, and he stood there stunned, ¡°miss feng, are you, are you joking with me? yang chen, this kid, is he, is he a dan medical?¡± feng xuewu looked at yang chen with a playful gaze, wondering why even his family didn¡¯t know about his being a dan medical. whose guidance did this young man¡¯s medical skills come from? yang chen saw this scene and knew that no matter what, he had to explain. he said bitterly, ¡°second master, it¡¯s like this. this is a long story. please let me tell you step by step.¡± soon, yang chen told elder yang the excuse that he had prepared. listening to the intricate process, elder yang looked at yang chen with a look of astonishment and joy on his face. he could hardly imagine how many more surprises this young man could bring him. first, it was his outstanding martial arts cultivation, then winning in alchemy against wang ren, and now his identity as a dan medical. how could he feel that this kid was full of treasures? ¡°this¡­ this, dan medical, it¡¯s hard to believe.¡± elder yang was excited. now he understood why feng xuewu had sent such a precious invitation to yang chen. it was clear that the feng family knew about yang chen¡¯s accomplishments in dan medical and wanted to win him over. he wasn¡¯t like yang chen, a young man who thinks about things from a more long-term perspective. contacting the feng family wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea. with that in mind, elder yang said, ¡°miss feng, the matter between you and yang chen, as an elder, but in fact, an outsider, it¡¯s not my place to speak.¡± feng xuewu smiled gracefully and turned her gaze on yang chen. to be honest, she wasn¡¯t afraid of anyone else, but she was afraid of yang chen. before him, she never thought that any man would refuse her invitation, so she was very stingy with it. however, yang chen was an exception. this man seemed to be the kind who might actually refuse her invitation. yang chen had initially intended to decline, but after a moment of thought, he bowed and said, ¡°miss feng¡¯s invitation, how could i refuse.¡± upon hearing this, feng xuewu breathed a sigh of relief. wang yong intended to renege on the 3,000 spirit stones and purple elegance dan furnace, but with so many people watching, he had no choice but to grudgingly present them. with that, yang chen¡¯s worries were relieved. since ¡®yang chen¡¯ had lost his family¡¯s heirloom in the bet, it was like digging up his ancestors¡¯ grave, which was quite unethical. no matter what, he had to recoup the losses for the other party. having acquired his ¡®spoils of war,¡¯ yang chen didn¡¯t linger and left with feng xuewu. by now, the onlookers had dispersed, and elder yang, along with a group of yang family youngsters, watched the direction in which yang chen left, silent for a long time. ¡°second elder, why did yang chen leave with miss feng?¡± yang yuan wondered, appearing in elder yang¡¯s line of sight, his voice filled with doubt. yang chen was equally outstanding in alchemy and had won the match against wang ren. but he really didn¡¯t know about the matter with feng xuewu. yang yuan rubbed his chin: ¡°it¡¯s strange. on the coming of age ceremony, many foreign young women tried to approach yang chen, but this kid is cold to everyone. could it be that he and miss feng have been secretly connected for a while now?¡± there will be three more chapters in the afternoon, a total of five chapters today.. Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Chapter 60: Meeting the Parents 1 Chapter 63: Chapter 60: Meeting the Parents 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Yuan suddenly felt that this was indeed possible. Among those foreign young girls, there were some beautiful ones, and with their active pursuit, not many men would be unmoved. But Yang Chen¡¯s performance was too unusual. However, if Feng Xuewu was in the picture, then the situation would be different. After all, compared to Feng Xuewu, the difference between those foreign girls would be obvious. ¡°You are half right. As for the matter between Yang Chen and Feng Xuewu, I¡¯m not sure about the specifics, as it is a long story.¡± Elder Yang said with a sigh. ¡°What exactly happened?¡± Yang Yuan¡¯s brows gradually furrowed. ¡°Hehe, this kid Yang Chen has hidden himself quite well. Don¡¯t be scared when I tell you, but this kid is actually a Pill Doctor!¡± Elder Yang said with his hands behind his back. Yang Yuan was shocked: ¡°A Pill Doctor, how¡­ how is that possible!?¡± ¡°In this kid¡¯s words, he accidentally obtained an introductory technique of a Pill Doctor, which led to him studying the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way. But I feel that the matter might not be so simple; however, the process is not important anymore, the important thing is the result. Yang Chen, only thirteen years old, has become a Pill Doctor! If this news gets out, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Elder Yang muttered. ¡°If it is really like this, we must report this information to the Clan Leader immediately. Moreover, this matter must be kept top secret and not let too many people know about it. Those who have good relations with our Yang family may treat Yang Chen more politely, but those who are not on good terms with us¡­¡± Yang Yuan did not finish his sentence, but his meaning was already very clear. The status of a Pill Doctor is extremely sensitive. Elder Yang took a deep breath and still felt that it was like a dream: ¡°This matter is of great importance. Yang Chen has not mentioned it to me, which shows that this little guy also knows the seriousness of this matter. Back then, I also wanted to study medical arts in-depth, but I had no method and no talent. I had to let it go, but I never thought that my unfulfilled wish would be accomplished by Yang Chen.¡± A look of satisfaction and joy filled his face. Yang Yuan was also shocked: ¡°This Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, even if one has extraordinary talent, it takes a lot of effort to learn. It¡¯s no wonder that with this kid¡¯s talent, he unexpectedly lost to Wang Ren in the last competition and even lost face. If this kid focused all his attention on the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, it would be strange if the Alchemy Lineage did not decline.¡± ¡°Yes, now I finally understand. It seems that our assessment of Yang Chen¡¯s talent is still too low. This kid, who knows how manv surprises he could give us.¡± Elder Yang stroked his beard. ¡°Speaking of which, what about Feng Xuewu and Yang Chen¡­¡± Elder Yang briefly explained: ¡°It seems that the Feng family has the intention to befriend Yang Chen. I didn¡¯t stop this matter. The Feng family is at least not harsh to us middle-ranking tribes, and Yang Chen may not be unworthy of Feng Xuewu. ¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yang Yuan, being very smart, understood Elder Yang¡¯s meaning with just a little thought. ¡°However, we must be cautious in dealing with others. Although I really can¡¯t find a reason for the Feng family to harm Yang Chen, you still need to make sure that Yang Chen¡¯s safety is a priority. I will personally talk to the Clan Leader, and the matter of Yang Chen¡¯s safety will be handed over to you and Qin Zheng to be responsible for. Remember, there must be no mistakes with Yang Chen!¡± Elder Yang instructed. ¡°Second Master, rest assured, I will take care of Yang Chen. Our Yang family finally has such a gem, and I won¡¯t let anyone tarnish it!¡± Yang Yuan¡¯s eyes were filled with determination. When they arrived at the Feng family, Yang Chen could see the gap between the Yang and Feng families. Everything here was well-ordered, whether it was people or things, it gave people a very harmonious feeling. ¡°We¡¯re arriving at my house now. My mother has been thinking about you every day.¡± Feng Xuewu smiled, her bright smile as brilliant as a beautiful flower. At the same time, she greeted the Feng family¡¯s servants while leading Yang Chen. ¡°Young Lady! ¡± ¡°Young Lady, you¡¯re back?¡± These servants respected Feng Xuewu very much, and she did not put on any airs of a Young Miss at all. Herbehavior made Yang Chen appreciate her even more. Although Feng Xuewu was from a small place like the Great Wilderness, she had an aura that was difficult to cultivate even in big family houses. Soon, Feng Xuewu stopped and Yang Chen, along with her, arrived in the courtyard of the mansion. ¡°Mother.¡± Feng Xuewu called out affectionately, her joyful tone expressing her happiness. Following Feng Xuewu¡¯s gaze, Yang Chen saw the beautiful woman sitting on a chair, smiling warmly and emanating a peaceful aura. At first glance, it gave off a feeling of warmth like a spring breeze. Having already met her once, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t feel unfamiliar and softly said, ¡°Madame Feng.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, after all the longing, you¡¯re finally here. Xuewu, you¡¯re always sticking to your mother, what¡¯s the matter? A guest is here, quickly serve the guest some tea. Oh, and call your father out. Hasn¡¯t he been talking about thanking Yang Chen all day?¡± Madame Feng hurriedly ordered. Feng Xuewu quickly agreed and got up to help pour tea for them. ¡°Yang Chen, sit down.¡± Madame Feng¡¯s eyes were full of kindness. ¡°You don¡¯t need to be polite with me. Calling me ¡®Madame Feng¡¯ feels a bit awkward. If you don¡¯t mind, you can call me ¡®Aunt¡¯.¡± ¡°How could I mind? It seems that Aunt¡¯s illness has already healed.¡± Yang Chen said. It wasn¡¯t hard to observe that the complexion of the beautiful woman had clearly improved, radiating a healthy glow. It was no longer like her previous pale and sickly appearance. As her illness improved, her spirit also rose, and her temperament and appearance exuded an extraordinary grace. It had to be said that she was indeed a beauty. Otherwise, it would be difficult for her to have a daughter as lovely as Feng Xuewu. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to your help. If it weren¡¯t for the method you provided, I don¡¯t know when my illness would have been cured. Actually, I¡¯m older now, so it¡¯s not a big deal to suffer a bit. But if Xuewu had to worry about me, it would be heartbreaking for me as a mother.¡± Madame Feng sighed. ¡°Yang Chen, drink your tea. Oh, and this is my father.¡± Feng Xuewu came out carrying the tea. Yang Chen looked up and saw a tall, imposing middle-aged man standing behind Feng Xuewu. The man was wearing a wide gown, standing with his hands behind his back, and his gaze was fixed on Yang Chen. As their eyes met, Yang Chen could feel an awe-inspiring sense of majesty from the middle-aged man, as well as a sense of oppression. This caused Yang Chen to be somewhat shocked, and he instinctively stared back at the middle-aged man, showing no signs of backing down. Feng Xuewu¡¯s father hesitated slightly, then exclaimed, ¡°Good kid, you¡¯re at the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage?¡± Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Chapter 61: This is also a Part of Dan Medical 1 Chapter 64: Chapter 61: This is also a Part of Dan Medical 1 Translator: 549690339 The middle-aged man¡¯s words startled both Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother and Feng Xuewu herself. Especially Feng Xuewu, with her small mouth slightly ajar, almost unable to believe the fact her father said. Body Refining Realm Tier 6? How old is Yang Chen, and how can his cultivation reach such an exquisite level? Most importantly, isn¡¯t Yang Chen an alchemy maker? Even if he has some involvement in the Dao of Alchemy, could his Martial Arts Cultivation be so outrageously high? Although Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother was not involved in martial arts, being in the Feng family, she was well aware of what it meant to have the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Body Refining Realm Tier 3 at such a young age. Yang Chen was also shocked. He was well aware that some strong people could see the martial arts cultivation of others at a glance, but he never expected that there would be such an expert in the Feng family. You must know that the Yang family Leader could not see his martial arts cultivation. Feng Changkong saw Yang Chen¡¯s shock and said in a calm tone, ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised. Our Feng family is the only clan among the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness that possesses the complete technique, the ¡®Quadrate Nether Formula.¡¯ Those who practice the Quadrate Nether Formula have exceptionally clear perceptions. Once they have achieved minor success in their cultivation, they can observe the Martial Arts Cultivation of others.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s the reason.¡± Yang Chen finally understood, but the only surprise was that the Feng family actually possessed a complete technique ¨C and that Feng Changkong would openly reveal this to him. Feng Changkong didn¡¯t take back his gaze from observing Yang Chen. He just made a slight attempt without malice. However, the result of the attempt was far beyond his expectations. If other youngsters were to be stared at like this, could they still remain so calm? Not only did Yang Chen do well, but he even maintained his composure in his eyes. It is evident that his temperament is incomparable to that of other youngsters. What¡¯s most significant is Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation. The original reason he asked Feng Xuewu to bring Yang Chen to the Feng family was to appreciate Yang Chen¡¯s exceptional alchemy skills and to establish a friendly relationship with him on behalf of the Feng family. Of course, it would only be a friendly relationship. Although Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy maker identity was highly respected, it didn¡¯t necessarily mean that he could be seen in the Feng family¡¯s eyes. But now it¡¯s different. Just now, after Feng Xuewu entered the room, she told him about the test between this youngster and Wang Ren. Alchemy, Martial Arts, and the Alchemy Path ¨C all had such astonishing talent. Along with this ability to remain unflustered in the face of change, and the extraordinary calm temperament. This little guy is not simple¡­ At this thought, Feng Changkong¡¯s eyebrows were slightly raised. Perhaps this youngster could indeed solve his hidden troubles? Who knows? ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, don¡¯t be restrained. Treat this place as your home,¡± Feng Changkong said calmly, then continued, ¡°Xue Wu, you stand beside us.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Feng Xuewu was startled and then stood next to her father. Yang Chen was taken aback by Feng Changkong¡¯s words. Because usually, for a wealthy family¡¯s daughter, it¡¯s only during the elders¡¯ reception of honored guests that they can¡¯t take a seat. This is not discrimination, but a form of respect. Has Feng Changkong already treated him as an honored guest with just a few simple words? Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged on the surface, but his thoughts were racing in his heart. Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother and Feng Changkong exchanged a glance and then smiled, saying, ¡°Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t had the chance to thank you properly for helping me solve the difficult issues with my health last time. I can see that you are genuinely delighted. I heard that your parents passed away when you were young, and I feel genuine pain in my heart for you. If it¡¯s not a bother, this can be your home in the future. You are always welcome here.¡± Though seemingly a simple statement, Yang Chen understood the hidden meaning behind Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s words. She was trying to win him over, waiting for his response. After some thought, Yang Chen said gently, ¡°I will definitely visit whenever I have time. I hope you won¡¯t mind, Aunt.¡± ¡°How could I mind? I actually wanted to adopt you as my godson, but I¡¯m afraid you might not agree,¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother added. Yang Chen didn¡¯t think this was just casual talk and chuckled, ¡°Aunt, you must be joking. I was born in a clan, and I don¡¯t have the qualifications to have such a status.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words undoubtedly made Feng Xuewu, who was standing by, feel lost. Just now, her mother seemed to have casually mentioned it, but in fact, she was waiting for Yang Chen¡¯s response. And Yang Chen¡¯s words were undoubtedly a tactful rejection of her mother¡¯s idea. The observant Feng Changkong saw this and began to have a clearer idea of the situation in his heart. With his wisdom, it was not difficult to see that Yang Chen didn¡¯t reject forming a friendly relationship with the Feng family, but at this point, he was still somewhat cautious about the Feng family. He liked this kind of temperament. At a young age, he was not only able to understand the hidden meaning behind many implications but also had such a character. This was indeed not easy. With these thoughts in his heart, Feng Changkong became eager to start and said, ¡°Yang Chen, since I invited you here today, I will not hide anything from you and won¡¯t be overly cautious. I want to ask you, how long have you been studying medical skills?¡± ¡°More than two years,¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°Seeing you easily solving Xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness, I wonder if you have any solutions for other injuries and such?¡± Feng Changkong looked at Yang Chen expectantly. At this point, Yang Chen finally understood the purpose of Feng Changkong inviting him here today. Yang Chen hesitated for a moment: ¡°I cannot guarantee this. The path of medical skills is full of uncertainty. I have to examine the patient first.¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Feng Changkong¡¯s face showed joy, ¡°Yang Chen, since you¡¯ve said this much, I¡¯ll get straight to the point. To be honest, the reason I asked you here today is because I want you to perform your medical skills once again. As long as you can solve this, whatever you want, I¡¯ll give it to you.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t immediately agree but instead looked at Feng Xuewu¡¯s face. Feng Xuewu let out a sigh, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry. I initially hid some things from you because the matter indeed involves a lot. I hope you can help me one more time.¡± Yang Chen frowned and then said, ¡°The last time I helped out of admiration for Miss Feng¡¯s filial piety and didn¡¯t ask for anything in return. This time, it won¡¯t be the same. Since my uncle has been open and honest, how can I be vague about it? Aunt, I will help you with your assignment. However, I cannot guarantee the success or failure of this matter!¡± Feng Changkong laughed out loud, ¡°Yang Chen, as long as you¡¯re willing to help, that¡¯s enough. As for success or failure, we¡¯ll leave it to fate.¡± ¡°However, since Aunt has fully recovered from her illness, and Uncle is in excellent health, if there are any slight mishaps, it may be due to recent cultivation problems and small setbacks. It¡¯s not a big deal; with careful recuperation, they will return to their original state. There¡¯s nothing else, right?¡± Yang Chen said. Such seemingly simple words made Feng Changkong appreciate Yang Chen even more. He stared at Yang Chen, ¡®You can tell that I haven¡¯t been cultivating smoothly lately?¡± ¡°This is also part of the basic knowledge of an alchemy maker,¡± Yang Chen said truthfully.. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Chapter 62: There Are Plenty of Ways (Fifth Update)_l Chapter 65: Chapter 62: There Are Plenty of Ways (Fifth Update)_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Hahaha, good!¡± Feng Changkong stood up cheerfully: ¡°Yang Chen, now I trust you even more, come with me, I¡¯ll take you to meet my father, who is currently the clan leader of our Feng family.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen was shocked. The clan leader of the Feng family? It seems that today¡¯s visit to the Feng family was meant to treat a truly important figure. He did not dare to be vague and hurriedly joined Feng Xuewu, closely following Feng Changkong. Feng Changkong led Yang Chen through several turns in the mansion, and soon arrived at a secluded courtyard. ¡°Creak! ¡± Feng Changkong pushed open the door. Suddenly, a chilly breeze blew out from the room, cold to the bone, making people feel a chilling and eerie sensation. ¡°Father.¡± Arriving at the entrance, Feng Changkong respectfully said, ¡°I¡¯ve brought Yang Chen.¡± Yang Chen did not dare to be vague: ¡°Greetings, senior.¡± ¡°Hehe, it seems clear to me. With a Body Refining Realm Tier 6 martial arts cultivation, the Yang family has really produced a promising seedling this time. Alright, come in, all of you,¡± the old man said calmly. Only then did Feng Changkong dare to lead Yang Chen and Feng Xuewu into the house together. When Yang Chen entered the house, he could see the appearance of the elderly man speaking clearly. He was a skinny old man. His ancient hands looked like chicken claws, and on closer inspection, it was like looking at a lonely ghost, making people shudder in fear. However, Yang Chen had seen a lot of people and was only slightly surprised at first but quickly recovered and regained his composure. ¡°Grandfather, has your injury gotten any better lately?¡± Feng Xuewu asked worriedly. The old man laughed: ¡°Girl, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not that easy for your grandfather¡¯s injury to heal. During the battle with that old thief, I was seriously wounded. It¡¯s not easy to recover, but my old bones are not important. What I¡¯m afraid of is that when the old thief returns, our Feng family would have no one to fight him, which is truly worrisome. Changkong, your martial arts cultivation still falls short.¡± ¡°Father, I know, that¡¯s why I brought Yang Chen along,¡± said Feng Changkong. The old man looked deeply at Yang Chen and then said solemnly, ¡°I¡¯m well aware of the severity of my injury; an alchemy maker is indeed rare. However, what can you do with just a little boy, even if he is an alchemy maker? My young friend, Yang Chen, it¡¯s not that I look down upon you, but it¡¯s just that I¡¯ve already lost hope¡­¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows, as he could see that the old man¡¯s injury was indeed very serious, and it was already difficult for him to maintain himself without dying. In consideration of this, Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Senior, whether I can solve your problem or not, you still can¡¯t make that call, only I can. If I say it¡¯s impossible, then it¡¯s truly impossible.¡± This made the old man laugh: ¡°You¡¯re an interesting kid.¡± Yang Chen did not hesitate and directly asked: ¡°Senior, what happened to your injury?¡± ¡°What happened, huh¡­¡± The old man looked out of the window, gazing into the distance, ¡°You¡¯re aware of the Red-clothed Bandit Gang.¡± ¡°Yes, I am,¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°When the Red-clothed Bandit Gang first set foot in the Great Wilderness, they oppressed the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness. The Twelve Great Tribes eventually took us, Murong family, and Zhang family as the representatives and waged a great battle against the Red-clothed Bandit Gang. During the conflict, I, along with the leaders of the three great tribes, personally engaged the First Leader of the Bandit Gang.¡± The old man sighed: ¡°The First Leader is indeed formidable, with unmatched strength. The three of us fought with him but only managed a stalemate. As the main attacker, I was hit by his Yin-Yang Decree, and that¡¯s when my injury began. I originally thought that I would recover quickly from this injury, but it turns out that the old thief¡¯s cultivation method is incredibly strange. In all these years, I¡¯ve been consulting doctors and seeking treatments, but my condition has only worsened instead of improving.¡± Yang Chen knit his brows: ¡°Was the First Leader that powerful?¡± ¡°How could he not be? However, even though I was injured, that old thief should not have it easy either. Without a decade or so for recovery, he won¡¯t be able to heal either. My Feng family¡¯s ¡®Quadrate Nether Formula¡¯ is not to be trifled with,¡± the old man snorted coldly. This made Yang Chen change his attitude towards the old man instantly. At least if it hadn¡¯t been for the old man¡¯s intervention and the fierce battle with the First Leader back then, the situation of the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness would not have been as peaceful as it is now. The Bandit Gang would have been even more rampant. ¡°Kid, that Yin-Yang Decree is an extremely powerful technique. It is even more profound and unfathomable than our Feng family¡¯s ¡®Quadrate Nether Formula¡¯ and extremely difficult to cure. Even if you rashly try to touch it, you may end up being counterattacked by the power of the Yin-Yang Decree, and with your martial arts cultivation, you would die on the spot. Do you still think you can cure me?¡± the old man said coldly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, not expecting this old man to be so stubborn. However, since he had promised, he had always been true to his word: ¡°Senior, believe it or not, I might actually have a solution to your injury.¡± ¡°What!¡± The old man widened his eyes. ¡°Are you serious? If you¡¯re trying to deceive me, don¡¯t think I won¡¯t get angry. Even if I don¡¯t kill you, I might still punish you a bit, and your Yang family wouldn¡¯t dare to say anything. Of course, if you can really cure me, hehe, I won¡¯t let you down.¡± He couldn¡¯t see any hope for himself, but that didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t want to recover from his injury. ¡°Father, Yang Chen is just trying to help. What are you doing¡­¡± Feng Changkong coughed a couple of times. ¡°Stupid boy, get lost! When this old man speaks, do you have a say?¡± the old man grumbled. Feng Xuewu, seeing this, pouted: ¡°Grandfather, what do you mean by that? Yang Chen is a good friend of mine. If you keep on like this, I¡¯ll never come to visit you again. Who treats people like this? Apologize to Yang Chen right now!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± The old man was taken aback by Feng Xuewu¡¯s words and rubbed his eyebrows: ¡°Good granddaughter, what kind of relationship do you have with this Yang Chen? It¡¯s my first time seeing you make me apologize to someone. Alright, I¡¯m afraid of you, little girl. It¡¯s my fault, my fault. I take back what I said earlier. My young friend, do you really have a solution?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile at the old man¡¯s childlike temperament, and then said solemnly: ¡°Senior, I¡¯m going to start checking your pulse now.¡± ¡°Kid, I¡¯ve been affected by that old thief¡¯s ¡®Yin-Yang Decree¡¯ and my whole body is filled with deadly poison. Do you dare check my pulse? I¡¯ve already reminded you once and won¡¯t do it a third time. If you don¡¯t value your life, then go ahead and check my pulse,¡± the old man chuckled slyly. Yang Chen also laughed: ¡°Rest assured, senior. I have plenty of ways to check your pulse without being affected by the poison!¡± Forcefully updating five chapters, asking for votes and rewards.. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Chapter 63: The Treatment Outcome_l Chapter 66: Chapter 63: The Treatment Outcome_l Translator: 549690339 If he couldn¡¯t solve such a small problem, then he didn¡¯t deserve to be a Dan Medical practitioner. He stopped wasting time and instructed: ¡°Uncle, Miss Feng, help me find some Lingcao and other things. There are many types of Lingcao, so make sure to remember them clearly. They are Goat Grass, Yang Chao Dew¡­ and so on, totaling more than twenty varieties. Although they are all treasures, I think the Feng family should be able to gather them.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong listed the names of these spirit medicines and said with a wry smile: ¡°These treasures are all precious herbs. Fortunately, my Feng family has some stock. I¡¯ll go and get them for you now.¡± ¡°Thank you, Uncle.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully. Feng Changkong got up and left. The Elder looked deeplv at Yang Chen and was surmised to see him issuing orders confidently, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder: ¡°Kid, can these spirit medicines really cure me?¡± ¡°Senior, you¡¯ll know soon.¡± Yang Chen could easily guess the Elder¡¯s doubts about him. The Elder probably thought that he was trying anything in desperation to save a dying man. However, no matter what the man thought, he would not be able to guess that encountering Yang Chen was his good fortune. Otherwise, it would be futile for him to search for a doctor in the Great Wilderness, let alone in North Mountain County. Seeing Yang Chen acting mysteriously, the old man puffed up his beard and his tiny eyes darted around, not knowing what he was thinking. Involving his own father, Feng Changkong was extremely efficient in carrying out the task. In less than half an hour, Feng Changkong quickly returned, holding a storage bag, and heaved a sigh of relief: ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, I have gathered all the Lingcao and other items you need.¡± Yang Chen took the storage bag and examined it roughly, finding that the Lingcao was indeed collected in its entirety. He then took out all the items and washed his hands with the ¡®Yang Chao Dew.¡¯ After washing his hands with the Yang Chao Dew, Yang Chen swallowed a Lingcao, then grabbed the Elder¡¯s wrist and began to take his pulse. The old man was shocked and widened his eyes: ¡°Kid, are you alright? What did you just do that allowed you to ignore the Yin-Yang Law Judgment¡¯s force in my body?¡± How could a mere Body Refining Realm practitioner resist the force of the master of the Spirit Martial Realm? Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Although the Yin-Yang Law Judgment has the word ¡®Yang¡¯ in it, as you said earlier, the Head of the house practiced the Yin formula rather than the Yang formula. It¡¯s clear that his force belongs to Yin.¡± ¡°Well, your guess is indeed correct. But how did you do it?¡± the old man asked curiously. ¡°Yang Chao Dew is the dew that forms when the sun rises, and the most intense sunlight stimulates the plants to produce it. This dew contains the Extreme Yang Qi. Soaking my hands in this dew, I now have the power of Extreme Yang in my hands. Although the Head of the house practiced the Yin formula, compared to the Extreme Yang Qi naturally produced by nature, it¡¯s no match.¡± Yang Chen explained calmly. The mysteries of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements are the keys to medical skills. As a generation of Dan Medical practitioners, Yang Chen was naturally worthy of his reputation. He had mastered the art of manipulating the Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s explanation, the old man¡¯s eyes sparkled: ¡°Haha, interesting, very interesting. You kid are really interesting. Xuewu, you have made a good friend; feel free to get closer.¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s face turned red, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes. It was the first time her grandfather had ever expressed such admiration and even blatantly said that she could ¡®deepen her friendship¡¯ with someone. Yang Chen was a man after all, and even though her grandfather held him in high esteem, he wouldn¡¯t have said the words ¡®deepen her friendship¡¯ so openly. Her close ¡®girlfriends¡¯, whom she had deep feelings for, had never received such an evaluation from her grandfather before. Upon thinking about it, she stared at Yang Chen¡¯s figure with wide and shining eyes, thoroughly entranced.Feng Changkong looked at Yang Chen and gradually fell into deep thought. At this moment, Yang Chen was taking the pulse of the elder, and he said meticulously, ¡°Senior, I will carefully take your pulse next, as this is very important. Please do not speak.¡± ¡°You little¡­¡± The elder chuckled a couple of times but stopped talking abruptly. Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed as he entered a focused state. As the pulse throbbed, Yang Chen took the medical expertise seriously, devoting almost all his energy to it. It wasn¡¯t until after the time it took to drink a cup of tea that Yang Chen opened his eyes and exhaled, ¡°Senior¡¯s illness and injury are indeed what I expected. The Yin-Yang Law Judgment¡¯s energy has already invaded your body. If treatment is not done soon, even with your unfathomable strength, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯ll be difficult to live past this year.¡± ¡°Hiss ¡­ ¡± Hearing this, both Feng Changkong and Feng Xuewu took a deep breath of cold air. However, the elder appeared calm and composed, ¡°Well, what you said is not wrong. I indeed feel that my body is deteriorating day by day. The Yin-Yang Law Judgment practiced by that old thief is indeed malicious. Now, it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say that my illness has reached a critical stage. Still, you don¡¯t have to scare me, just tell me the truth whether it is curable or not. I won¡¯t make things difficult for a kid like you.¡± Yang Chen massaged his eyebrows. Although the elder¡¯s words were not pleasant to listen to, he meant no harm to Yang Chen, which was the key to him treating the elder. Having thought of this, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°This injury can be treated.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Is this true, young friend Yang Chen?¡± The emotions of the elder and Feng Changkong fluctuated noticeably. Feng Xuewu did not speak, but her big eyes stared straight at Yang Chen, clearly full of a pleading expression. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Grandpa, Yang Chen will not lie. Last time, he assured the same thing to my mother, and later her ¡®Jade Person Syndrome¡¯ was cured.¡± Feng Xuewu beamed with joy, her smile captivating and bright. ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, how do you plan to treat my father¡¯s illness? Please guide us.¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s tone became full of respect. Because Yang Chen held his father¡¯s life and death in his hands, he dared not be negligent. ¡°Uncle, there is no need for such politeness. In fact, for Dan Medical practitioners like us, it is the congenital defects that are truly difficult to treat. As for injuries and diseases like this formed later in life, even if they are difficult, there are solutions.¡± Yang Chen said gently, ¡°The spirit medicines I mentioned earlier are all here! Next, I¡¯ll prescribe another remedy!¡± ¡°Please, young friend Yang Chen.¡± Yang Chen elaborated on the composition of the medicine and other details to Feng Changkong, ¡°These medications must be prepared at noon when the sun is the strongest. Under sunlight, the concoction will surely fill with yang qi. At that time, give it to Senior Feng to consume, and he will see improvements within half a month. Of course, the confrontation between the yang qi in Senior Feng¡¯s body and the energy from the Yin-Yang Law Judgment will be a painful process¡­¡± ¡°Hehe, the process must be going to make me very uncomfortable, right?¡± The elder was not foolish and said it bluntly. ¡°That¡¯s exactly the case.¡± Yang Chen said awkwardly. ¡°That¡¯s not a big deal, I¡¯ve experienced many hardships during my decades in the Great Wilderness. Being able to save my life is a good thing, so why would I care about the little irritations? On the contrary, if I see the results within half a month, I will have to think about how to repay you..¡± Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 64: Who Says Feng Xuewu Doesn’t Chapter 67: Chapter 64: Who Says Feng Xuewu Doesn¡¯t Like It? 1 The elder seemed lost in thought for a while before he smacked his lips and said, ¡°I, Feng Wuyang, have never owed anyone anything in my life. Ah, I¡¯ve got it. Once I¡¯m fully recovered, I¡¯ll definitely present you with a great gift. Hahaha!¡± The old man showed a hearty smile, filled with determination and dominance towards Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s impression of the elder improved. Based on their interaction just now, he could tell that this old man was upright and not a hypocritical person. ¡°Remember this prescription and take it on time. If there¡¯s any discomfort, I¡¯ll come to the Feng family and do a final check on your injury. So, if you want to repay me, there¡¯ll be plenty of opportunities.¡± Yang Chen was not pretentious, and he grinned. ¡°Good, good, good. It seems you¡¯re a straightforward person too, I like that. Hahaha!¡± The elder¡¯s gaze gradually changed as he looked at Yang Chen. Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind the outcome; being able to befriend such a master would give him an extra layer of protection in the Great Wilderness. Although he preferred not to rely on others, his current strength was weak, and having support was not a bad thing. Feng Changkong was even more emotional, and he suddenly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, for such a great kindness, please accept my gratitude!¡± As soon as Feng Changkong finished his words, he bent over, and then he called out, ¡°Xuewu.¡± When Feng Xuewu heard this, she hurriedly bent down, showing her gratitude. ¡°Is this really necessary, Uncle, Miss Feng?¡± Yang Chen appeared somewhat flustered. ¡°It is necessary, absolutely necessary.¡± Feng Wuyang chuckled, ¡°I am their father, and I owe you such a great favor today. They should bow to show their gratitude. ¡® Yang Chen had a helpless expression on his face. He quickly helped the two up and said, ¡°Miss Feng, Uncle, although I am a Dan Medical practitioner, I know that gratitude should be shown accordingly. If I don¡¯t accept Senior Feng¡¯s repayment, the two of you can still perform this great ceremony, but since I¡¯ve already agreed to accept the reward, isn¡¯t this just shortening my life if you continue?¡± Feng Wuyang nodded in satisfaction at Yang Chen¡¯s words and said, ¡°Your name is Yang Chen, right?¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve never misjudged a person in my life. Although you are young, you understand the principle of repaying kindness with kindness and don¡¯t take pride in saving me. Just because of this, I won¡¯t misjudge you. Right now, I¡¯m not fully recovered yet, so I can¡¯t promise anything. But once my strength is restored to its peak, I will not only offer you the reward I promised earlier but also help you out once. Even if you ask me to trouble that Big Head, I will not hesitate.¡± The old man said slowly. Yang Chen never expected such a scene, and awkvvardly said, ¡°Senior, that¡¯s not necessary.¡± ¡°If I say it¡¯s necessary, then it is. Alright, the time is nearly up, and the elders of your clan must be worried by now. My body is weak, Xuewu, see our guest off.¡± Feng Wuyang waved his hand. Yang Chen knew that Feng Wuyang wasn¡¯t actually trying to drive him away, but simply didn¡¯t want any more pleasantries. With this thought, he estimated the time, decided to leave, and said, ¡°In that case, Uncle, Senior, I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, let me see you off.¡± Feng Xuewu hurriedly followed. ¡°Miss Feng, please stay. Senior Feng will need your care later on. I come from a humble background in the Yang family; how could I bother Miss Feng with such a grand gesture?¡± Yang Chen gave a slight bow and left. ¡°But¡­¡± Feng Xuewu wanted to say something, but when she looked at Yang Chen again, he had already left hurriedly. Feng Wuyang clicked his tongue and said, ¡°This kid is really something. It¡¯s his fortune that my precious granddaughter offered to see him off. Those who want to be alone with my precious granddaughter could line up all the way to the Great Wilderness, yet this kid just rejected her. If it weren¡¯t for him saving me, I¡¯d make sure he pays.¡± ¡°Could it be that Yang Chen doesn¡¯t like Xuewu?¡± Feng Changkong rubbed his eyebrows. ¡°Nonsense, I don¡¯t believe this kid wouldn¡¯t like my precious granddaughter. Where is my granddaughter lacking? Not only is she proficient in all aspects of fine arts, but she¡¯s also knowledgeable and gentle. Which man wouldn¡¯t be moved? This kid doesn¡¯t like my granddaughter? Unless he¡¯s missing something down there.¡± Feng Wuyang snorted coldly.Feng Xuewu heard these words and her pretty face turned red: ¡°Grandpa, what are you talking about?¡± ¡°Hehe, alright, alright, I said the wrong thing. However, in my opinion, this kid is quite an outstanding individual.¡± The elder muttered. Feng Changkong thoughtfully said, ¡°Father, you mean¡­¡± ¡°Although I just kept pressing the kid with my words, I did so intentionally to test his temperament. Logically speaking, given his age, he should have shown some signs of anger when provoked by me. But this kid, he didn¡¯t show any signs of anger at all. This shows that his temperament is truly top-notch, and if he has amazing talent, his future achievements will definitely be immeasurable.¡± The elder smirked: ¡°Coincidentally, this kid is indeed extraordinarily talented. At a young age, not only is he involved in Dan Medical, his martial arts cultivation has also reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage. It¡¯s quite rare for such a talented individual to emerge among the Great Wild Hundred Clans. He would be more than a suitable match for my granddaughter.¡± ¡°Grandpa, you¡­¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. Feng Wuyang stroked his beard: ¡°If possible, letting Feng Xuewu marry this kid wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea. Changkong, you can bring up this marriage proposal with Yang Jin He, or if that doesn¡¯t work, you can mention it to the Grand Elder of Yang Family, Yang Zhengyi. Anyway, it¡¯s that old man who holds the power in the Yang family.¡± ¡°Father, how could this work? You should at least ask Xuewu her opinion. Besides, there hasn¡¯t been a case of a Great Tribe marrying into Middle-ranking Tribes, or forming a marriage alliance with Middle-ranking Tribes. Even if there was a marriage alliance, it¡¯s usually the Middle-ranking Tribes begging to form an alliance with the Great Tribes, not the Great Tribes taking the initiative.¡± Feng Changkong was taken aback. Feng Wuyang coldly snorted, ¡°Who says that a Great Tribe can¡¯t marry into Middle-ranking Tribes, or form a marriage alliance with Middle-ranking Tribes? There was no such example in the past because there was no talent like this before. Now that there is, there should be such an example.¡± ¡°But still, you should consider Xuewu¡¯s feelings,¡± Feng Changkong obviously doted on his daughter. ¡°Hmph, Changkong, do you know what a family is? If Xuewu is your daughter, isn¡¯t she also my granddaughter? Do you think I don¡¯t care about her? You should think carefully. From her childhood until now, have I ever made a wrong decision for her? She is a girl but have I abandoned her? No, I haven¡¯t, because I know very well that this is the family. No matter what, she is my granddaughter and a member of the Feng family.¡± Feng Wuyang said expressionlessly: ¡°The family nurtures her and provides her with the best life, not to raise her as a freeloader. She will have to give back to the family in the future. This kid excels in character, talent, and temperament. He has great potential for the future. What would be wrong with letting Xuewu marry him?¡± ¡°Also, when did your brain become so dull? Which eye of yours saw that Xuewu doesn¡¯t like this kid?¡± Although Feng Changkong might have let all the lengthy debates pass in one ear and out the other, it was the last sentence that left him somewhat stunned. It was only then that he remembered. Yes, it seemed like Feng Xuewu never said she didn¡¯t like Yang Chen, right? With that in mind. he turned to look at his daughter. only to find that she was already blushing red with embarrassment from their discussion. However, she never once said ¡°no¡± from start to end! This ¡°no¡± was the key. It looked like his own daughter didn¡¯t actually dislike Yang Chen. ¡°Of course, I, Feng Wuyang, won¡¯t act so arbitrarily. If you still have concerns, let¡¯s wait until the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. However, I¡¯m afraid that a mere Hundred Clans Trial Battle won¡¯t be able to restrain this kid. Moreover, if we propose marriage after the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, it might be a bit too late.¡± Feng Wuyang rubbed his eyebrows, seemingly deep in thought. Feng Changkong suddenly froze. It was the first time he had heard his father evaluate a young man so highly. There will be two more chapters this afternoon, with a total of four chapters today.. Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Chapter 65: The Advent of Gravity Pill_l Chapter 68: Chapter 65: The Advent of Gravity Pill_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen returned to the Yang family from the Feng family and didn¡¯t stay for long before arriving at Elder Yang¡¯s courtyard. Just like last time, when he arrived, he saw Dan Tong Xu San guarding the entrance. What surprised Yang Chen was that Xu San had changed his usual attitude. When he saw Yang Chen, he immediately nodded and bowed, running up to greet him warmly, saying, ¡°Young Master Chen, what brings you here? I bet you¡¯re here to see Elder Yang, please come in quickly!¡± Yang Chen glanced at Xu San indifferently, noticing the other party¡¯s playfulness and none of the previous disdain. That made Yang Chen chuckle, thinking that Xu San was actually quite clever. After seeing his results from the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, he knew not to provoke him and no longer dared to make things difficult for him. However, for caution¡¯s sake, he still nonchalantly looked into Xu San¡¯s eyes. It was precisely this look that allowed Yang Chen to spot a trace of malice in Xu San¡¯s eyes. Xu San thought he had hidden his intentions well enough, but he was unaware that his malice was seen clearly by Yang Chen. ¡°Seems like I overthought it.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved up as he thought to himself. Xu San was only pretending to be respectful while actually remaining unchanged at heart. Yang Chen maintained his usual expression, seemingly unaware of Xu San¡¯s thoughts. But deep down, he was already slightly on guard. Compared to his previous life, his vigilance had grown significantly, and he would not trust anyone except a few select individuals. Now, he was curious about what Xu San¡¯s intentions were. Yang Chen crossed his arms, though he felt quite interested. He didn¡¯t take the initiative to stir up trouble, but he was never one to shy away from conflicts either. ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re here!¡± Elder Yang spotted Yang Chen¡¯s arrival and joyfully exclaimed. It wasn¡¯t difficult to see that Elder Yang was in a great mood, his beard was practically dancing. This mood was due to the fact that he had recently gone to see the Clan Leader and reported to Yang Jin He that Yang Chen was a Dan Medical. The news As a result, Yang Jin He even apologized to him, admitting that neglecting Yang Chen previously had been his fault. How could he not be happy about such an apology? It should be noted that Yang Jin He was the Clan Leader, and even if he were wrong, he would not admit it on his own. Yang Chen respectfully replied, ¡®Elder Yang, please forgive me for visiting uninvited.¡¯ ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯ve said before, feel free to come to my courtyard anytime you please!¡± Elder Yang replied with a smile. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I¡¯ll take you up on your offer. I must admit, I haven¡¯t been making much progress in alchemy recently, so I was hoping to use your Pill Refining Room,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Of course, no problem. Yang Chen, my Pill Refining Room is your Pill Refining Room. Now, let¡¯s go.¡± Elder Yang stroked his beard. Yang Chen nodded and followed Elder Yang into the Pill Refining Room. Elder Yang said with his hands behind his back, ¡°You can practice alchemy in this room. To provide you with a proper environment, I¡¯ll wait outside. When you have successfully refined a pill, I¡¯ll come in to see your progress and give you some pointers. I hope you can work hard.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let you down!¡± Yang Chen said with a cupped-fist salute. Soon, Elder Yang left, leaving Yang Chen alone in the Pill Refining Room. At this moment, Yang Chen stood in the Pill Formula, focusing his gaze on the Pill Furnace in front of him. ¡°Come to think of it, among the materials the Clan Leader gave me a few days ago, there were actually two Fire Red Fruits. That was quite unexpected. With the Fire Red Fruits, I can refine more Gravity Pills. Although the effect of the Gravity Pill on my current Martial Arts Cultivation isnt as remarkable as the first one, it should be more than enough to help me break through to the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself and then muttered, ¡°Moreover, this Gravity Pill can also be considered a great gift to the Yang family in return. After all, the Yang family helped me a lot in retrieving the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace from the Wang Family.¡±Thinking of this, Yang Chen no longer wasted time, and placed the materials for refining the Gravity Pill into the pill furnace one after another. Suddenly, he quickly started a fire and controlled the burning of the flames. Yang Chen¡¯s movements were very skillful, without a trace of superfluity. With the help of the Pill Refining Room, in less than the time it takes for a cup of tea, the pill refining process was already nearing its end. ¡°Success!¡± Yang Chen shouted. The next moment, a fragrant aroma wafted out of the pill furnace. This aroma was extremely pungent, which was a characteristic of the Gravity Pills. Even Elder Yang outside could smell this aroma. ¡°Hmm?¡± Elder Yang, with his hands behind his back, looked puzzled when he smelled the aroma from the successful refining of the pill: ¡°Something¡¯s off. This pill fragrance is very strange. I¡¯ve never encountered this kind of fragrance before. Could it be a pill refining failure? No, it shouldn¡¯t be. A failed pill refining would have a very disgusting burnt taste. Although this fragrance is pungent, it doesn¡¯t have a burnt taste.¡± As the great alchemist of the Yang family, Elder Yang still remembered the aromas of various elixirs upon their success, as if they had been etched into his mind. However, he had never smelled the fragrance of the pill that Yang Chen had refined. He hadn¡¯t seen it at all. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Elder Yang, full of doubt, pushed open the door curiously and entered the Pill Refining Room. ¡°Yang Chen, what kind of pill are you refining? I have no impression of this pill fragrance. Did something go wrong during the pill refining process?¡± Elder Yang asked in confusion. Yang Chen had already thought of an explanation, and began to speak: ¡°Elder Yang, the truth is that I have been researching a new elixir called the Gravity Pill since before the Coming of Age Ceremony. The main ingredient of this pill is Fire Red Fruit, and it is supplemented by Iron Show Pill. As Elder Yang knows, Iron Show Pill can strengthen the body, whereas consuming Fire Red Fruit can increase a person¡¯s arm strength. I wondered if the combination of these two, along with some other materials, could produce an unexpected effect.¡± ¡°You mean¡­ You¡­ you invented this pill? It¡¯s not that you followed a pill formula for refining, but purely an experiment?¡± Elder Yang opened his mouth wide, his expression freezing. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yang Chen said gently. Elder Yang took a deep breath, ¡°No, this¡­¡± He could hardly believe his own ears. He quickly uncovered the pill furnace and saw several exquisite pills lying flat inside. The pills looked round and lustrous, not like those of failed pills. At this moment, he was completely shocked. To know that creating a new pill is extremely difficult. It requires multiple theoretical and practical trials, and the most challenging step is the pill¡¯s success. It can be said that even with a fixed formula and refining process, the success of the pill is as difficult as climbing to the sky. And groping blindly is even more difficult. ¡°So, Yang Chen, you said this pill is called the Gravity Pill?¡± Elder Yang asked. ¡°Yes,¡± Yang Chen replied honestly. Elder Yang, struggling to suppress the shock in his heart, asked: ¡°And according to your own expectations, what effect will this pill have after being refined?¡± ¡°Based on my estimation, after taking and refining the Gravity Pill, it should increase the cultivation level of Body Refiners and Martial Artists by one level. To put it simply, it would unconditionally increase their strength by 300 jin. Of course, the limit of a person¡¯s body requires self-development, so this pill¡¯s effect would be strongest the first time it is used.¡± Yang Chen explained. ¡°Unconditionally increase the cultivation level of a Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level?¡± Elder Yang¡¯s heart was filled with awe. Was Yang Chen joking with him? Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 66: I’m Curious How You ‘re Going to sell It! 1 Chapter 69: Chapter 66: I¡¯m Curious How You ¡®re Going to sell It! 1 Translator: 549690339 He didn¡¯t know how to describe his emotions at the moment: ¡°Yang Chen, this elixir is made by you. Would Second Master be able to help you test the pill?¡± ¡°Having Second Master test the pill personally is a blessing for me.¡± Yang Chen said with a slight smile. Testing the pill is a necessary step. When a new type of elixir is created, even the creator cannot guarantee with 100% certainty that the effects of the elixir will be as expected. Therefore, a pill tester is essential. As a great alchemist, Elder Yang testing the pill can help him fully understand the ingredients and effects of the elixir. Yang Chen has great confidence in the Gravity Pill, so he is not afraid of Elder Yang testing it. Elder Yang did not hesitate and directly picked up a Gravity Pill and swallowed it. Soon, Elder Yang sat cross-legged and began refining the pill. Elder Yang did not have any martial arts talent, and he began to study alchemy at a young age. His martial arts cultivation level was only at the Body Refining Realm Third Layer. It was precisely because his cultivation level was not high that it would be easier to test the effects of the elixir. Elder Yang concentrated on refining the ingredients of the Gravity Pill. Gradually, gradually¡­ Elder Yang could feel his strength rapidly increasing. His bones and muscles seemed to be undergoing a qualitative change with a crackling sound. About one hour later, Elder Yang suddenly stood up and swung his fist: ¡°It turns out, it¡¯s really true. The Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer. I actually reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer. Yang Chen, this Gravity Pill you created can really improve the strength of a Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level!¡± He was now stiff, and even speaking became somewhat shivering. Too shocking. He simply couldn¡¯t believe it was true. What kind of talent and intelligence does Yang Chen have? Not only is he a Dan Medical practitioner, but he can also create his own pill formulas! ¡°Second Master, if this pill really works, it would be great.¡± Yang Chen also pretended to be pleasantly surprised. In fact, he had created the Gravity Pill for a long time already. Elder Yang said with great joy: ¡°Yang Chen, the Gravity Pill you made is great news for the Yang family. How to distribute this Gravity Pill is up to you, but I still hope you can share the pill formula with the family. This matter is too important. If we have this pill, the Yang family can definitely become one of the Great Tribes within five years!¡± ¡°Second Master, when I created this pill, I wanted to give back to the family.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully. He was not lying when he said this. When he took back the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, the Yang family played an indispensable role. Yang Chen would never do anything ungrateful. He didn¡¯t think that he could put enough pressure on the Wang family as an individual. Without the Yang family backing him, even if the Wang family was determined to deceive, what could he do? Others respect me one inch, I will return them one zhang. This is Yang Chen¡¯s principle in life. That¡¯s why he pretended to borrow the Pill Refining Room actually to promote the Gravity Pill to the Yang family. He has done this much for the Yang family. With the Gravity Pill, the strength of the Yang family will inevitably increase significantly, but whether it can become one of the Great Tribes has nothing to do with him. What he has given back is enough to make up for what the Yang family has done for him. ¡°Great, great, Yang Chen, with your intentions, the Yang family will definitely not treat you badly. I will take you to see the Clan Leader right now and immediately initiate the highest family meeting!¡± Elder Yang took Yang Chen with him, already eager to inform the high -ranking members of the family about the matter. The news of the Gravity Pill was quickly announced by Elder Yang to Yang Jin He. Upon hearing the news, Yang Jin He was greatly shocked and immediately initiated the highest family meeting. The high-level members of the Yang family gathered to discuss the solution to the Gravity Pill issue. As the creator of the Gravity Pill, Yang Chen was naturally among them. ¡°Is the Gravity Pill really true?¡± ¡°Who knows.¡± Inside the room, the high-ranking members of the Yang family were all discussing loudly.Eighth Master Yang sat among them, sneering, ¡°I am sure it must be fake. It¡¯s normal for a young boy to have creative ideas. He managed to create an elixir by chance and claims that it has an amazing effect. I can understand that, but to know the true effectiveness of this elixir, it still needs to be tested.¡± Eighth Master Yang was quite dismissive about it. Yang Chen again? What a joke, creating an elixir is not an easy task. Hearing Eighth Master Yang¡¯s words, Yang Jin He expressionlessly said, ¡°Eighth Elder, are you suggesting that I would call everyone here for this highest meeting without testing the effectiveness of the elixir?¡± When Elder Yang brought Yang Chen earlier, the effectiveness of the elixir had already been tested. Shockingly, it turned out to be real. At first, Elder Yang Ba looked at it skeptically, but when he heard that the effectiveness of the elixir had been tested, his eyes widened in shock, ¡°Clan Leader, this matter cannot be taken lightly.¡± ¡°Eighth Elder, do you think I would joke about this?¡± Yang Jin He coldly snorted, clearly annoyed by Elder Yang Ba¡¯s words. Elder Yang Ba took a deep breath, ¡°If this matter is true, the implications are too huge!¡± ¡°Yes, this matter is of great significance. Clan Leader, is this Gravity Pill specifically for our Yang family, or is it for external sale? It is a matter worth deliberating,¡± said Elder Yang Si. ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I¡¯m thinking about. Yang Chen, can this Gravity Pill be mass-produced?¡± asked Yang Jin He. ¡°If there are enough Fire Red Fruits, mass production will not be a problem. The main material needed for this pill is Fire Red Fruit; the other materials are not difficult to gather. So, mass production is not an issue,¡± Yang Chen replied truthfully. Hearing this, Yang Jin He said with joy, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, that¡¯s great. If there are enough Gravity Pills for mass production, our Yang family cannot keep them all. We can choose to sell them externally. Of course, the price must be driven up. If other families want to benefit from the Gravity Pill, they must pay a price.¡± Yang Chen nodded. Yang Jin He¡¯s decision was the right one. Because the strength of a family does not solely rely on elixirs but also on wealth such as Spirit Stones. If there is not enough wealth, the Yang family may gain a bit of strength, but it will soon expose the insufficiency of the foundation of a middle-class family. ¡°However, the problem is how to sell it. Our Yang family is not a chamber of commerce.¡± ¡°We just cooperated with the Li Family Commerce Group recently. Why not let them handle the Gravity Pill? By that time, giving them a 10% profit share would be enough,¡± Eighth Master Yang said joyfully, ¡°Yang Chen, you have an obligation to contribute this pill formula to the family. The family will not treat you unfairly.¡± He was extremely happy now. After all, once the Gravity Pill is sold externally, a huge amount of money will flow into the Yang family. At that time, as a high-ranking member of the family, he would surely benefit from the profit sharing. Even if he only got one percent, that would be enough for him to live on. Seeing Eighth Master Yang¡¯s expression, Yang Chen felt a flash of disgust in his heart. He asked without expression, ¡°How do you plan to repay me, Eighth ¡°Hmph, how can the Yang family treat you unfairly? If you contribute this pill formula to the family, whatever resources you want, the Yang family can give you,¡± Eighth Master Yang said slowly. ¡°Hahaha, Eighth Elder, are you treating me like a beggar? You think the Yang family can give me whatever resources I want? So you mean that I, Yang Chen, who created this elixir, don¡¯t even have the right to control or inquire about it?¡± Yang Chen scolded, ¡°How to deal with this pill formula is up to me, Yang Chen. It doesn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with you, Eighth Elder.¡± What a joke! He created the Gravity Pill, so how it is processed and controlled is his business. At the very least, he must get at least 20% of the profits from the external sale of the Gravity Pill. Eighth Master Yang had some wishful thinking, expecting to send him off with just a few resources? Did he take Yang Chen for a child? No matter how many resources he had, it would never compare to the profits derived from the Gravity Pill. Even just getting 2% of the profits would be a hundred, even a thousand times better than the resources Eighth Master Yang promised. Eighth Master Yang was annoyed at Yang Chen¡¯s response. He said angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you mean? Do you think that without the Yang family, you could sell this Gravity Pill? As a member of the Yang family, making a contribution is your duty.¡± ¡°Hehe, Eighth Elder, you keep talking about the family, but do you think you can represent the family? The Gravity Pill was created by me, and since it has reached the point where a meeting must be held today, I have already planned to contribute it to the Yang family. But you must be clear that I created the Gravity Pill, not you!¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Of course, if the Eighth Elder feels that I, Yang Chen, am dispensable, then that¡¯s fine. I won¡¯t hand over the pill formula for the Gravity Pill. I¡¯m curious how you, Eighth Elder, would sell this Gravity Pill!¡± Here¡¯s an extra update for today! I won¡¯t say much, there will be more updates in the coming days. Please give your support if you can.. Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 67: Eighth Elder is Unqualified_l Chapter 70: Chapter 67: Eighth Elder is Unqualified_l Translator: 549690339 As the founder of the elixir, he hadn¡¯t even spoken yet, and Eighth Master Yang had already started discussing how to distribute the profits of the Gravity Pill. It¡¯s really ridiculous. Since they think he is dispensable, he won¡¯t give the pill formula. ¡°You!¡± Eighth Master Yang was choked by Yang Chen¡¯s words. He pointed at Yang Chen, wanting to counterattack, but didn¡¯t know how to do it. Yang Jin He spoke bluntly, ¡°Alright, Eighth Elder, the Gravity Pill was created by Yang Chen, and indeed he has the right to control its sales. Yang Chen, what do you think about this matter?¡± ¡°It¡¯s simple. The best way to deal with the Gravity Pill at the moment is to give it to the Li Family Commerce Group. Since the Li Family Commerce Group can establish a foothold in the vicinity, it naturally has its own unique abilities. I think the most appropriate way to sell it now is by auction. In this way, the more the foreign races desire the Gravity Pill, the more they will pay. We just need to slightly reduce the final auction price and sell the Gravity Pill to the outside world. In this way, we won¡¯t underestimate the value of the Gravity Pill.¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Hmm, that makes sense.¡± Yang Jin He nodded. He was somewhat surprised that the young Yang Chen could think so much. Indeed, Yang Chen¡¯s method was a valid way to measure the value of the Gravity Pill. The other high-level clan members also discussed it, and they seemed to agree with Yang Chen¡¯s method. Yang Chen continued, ¡°Regarding the distribution, I, Yang Chen, will get ten percent of the profits from the sales of the Gravity Pill, Second Master will get ten percent, and Li Family Commerce Group will get ten percent. The clan¡¯s high-level members will get thirty percent, while the remaining forty percent will be reserved for nurturing the next generation of the clan!¡± ¡°Okay, no problem.¡± Yang Jin He agreed. Other high-level clan members looked at each other and didn¡¯t seem to have any objections. Only when Eighth Master Yang heard this, he said coldly, ¡°On what grounds does the Second Elder get ten percent? I don¡¯t agree!¡± ¡°On the grounds that I created the Gravity Pill, and I have the right to allocate it!¡± Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Clan Leader, I have another request. If the Clan Leader does not agree, I¡¯m sorry, but I won¡¯t hand over the pill formula for the Gravity Pill.¡¯ Yang Jin He looked disgustedly at Elder Yang Ba and thought that the matter was about to end. Yang Chen¡¯s distribution of benefits could at least shut up quite a few high-level members. But when Eighth Master Yang jumped out at this time, it was not good, as it provoked Yang Chen. What could he do if Yang Chen really changed his mind at this time? ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want?¡± Yang Jin He asked Yang Chen peacefully, as he was quite clear about Yang Chen¡¯s personality. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°My request is not too excessive. The three-tenth of the profits of the Gravity Pill will be given to the clan¡¯s high-level members, but this does not include the Eighth Elder. In short, Eighth Elder is not entitled to a share of the final sale profits of the Gravity Pill. If the Clan Leader cannot agree, I apologize, I cannot give out the pill formula for the Gravity Pill.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, what do you mean?¡± Elder Yang Ba was completely angered and stood up abruptly. Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°It¡¯s simple, Eighth Elder, you¡¯ve offended me. As I said earlier, if you have the ability, you refine the Gravity Pill. At that time, I, Yang Chen, will not interfere with how you distribute it.¡± Yang Jin He looked at the Eighth Elder indifferently and then said, ¡°Eighth Elder, the outcome of this matter ultimately depends on the opinions of the other high-level members of the clan. As for the Eighth Elder not being able to get a share of the final profits of the Gravity Pill, what do you think?¡± For such matters, he could only choose to let the minority obey the majority. Otherwise, it would inevitably arouse criticism, saying that he was too biased in favor of Yang Chen. These high-level clan members looked at each other and then someone took the initiative to say, ¡°Eighth Elder, why don¡¯t you just give up the profits of the Gravity Pill?¡± ¡®Yes.¡± ¡°Eighth Elder, you caused a lot of trouble for yourself, and in the end, Yang Chen canceled your qualification. We can¡¯t blame us for that. Just don¡¯t cancel our share as well.¡± Apparently, these high-level clan members didn¡¯t mind missing out on one fewer person to share the profits.Without Eighth Master Yang, they could take his share as well. Why not? ¡°You, you guys,¡± Elder Yang Ba said furiously, ¡°Has a single Gravity Pill captured your hearts? On what grounds are you canceling my qualification?¡± ¡°Alright, Elder Yang Ba, since everyone agrees with Yang Chen¡¯s opinion, you should obey the clan¡¯s decision,¡± Yang Jin He said lazily without bothering to exDlain anv further. ¡°No, I don¡¯t accept this!¡± Elder Yang Ba said angrily, his face flushed and red. ¡°Eighth Elder, I don¡¯t want to repeat my words a second time,¡± Yang Jin He scolded. Elder Yang Ba¡¯s body tensed up, and then he looked at Yang Chen maliciously. ¡°Very well, Yang Chen, I¡¯ll remember this.¡± Yang Chen pretended he hadn¡¯t heard anything and just yawned. He never cared about Elder Yang Ba. If Elder Yang Ba didn¡¯t provoke him, he wouldn¡¯t have done this ill-mannered thing. But Elder Yang Ba didn¡¯t care about him, so how could he be expected to care about Elder Yang Ba? It was only natural for them to deprive him of the profits from the Gravity Pill. Of course, the Gravity Pill would not be sold to the public for the time being; the Yang family¡¯s strategic intentions were very clear. Generally speaking, the Yang family must be the first batch to benefit from the Gravity Pill. Once the Gravity Pill had completely ¡®benefited¡¯ the Yang family, it could then be promoted to the outside world to profit from foreign races. Yang Chen and Yang Jin He had discussed this matter separately for an hour. After reaching a conclusion, Yang Chen had no further objections and handed over the Gravity Pill formula to Yang Jin He. What happened after that was naturally none of his business. He made it very clear to Yang Jin He that he was willing to hand over the formula for the Gravity Pill, but he would not be responsible for the refining process. Of course, the Gravity Pill was not difficult to refine; with the formula, the Yang family¡¯s alchemists could refine the pill, which was not a difficult task. Having done these things for the Yang family, Yang Chen felt he had been benevolent enough. Naturally, it was not his business to manage anything else. For the next two days, Yang Chen remained at home, cultivating in seclusion. Of the Gravity Pills he had refined, Yang Jin He took one, Elder Yang took one, and there were two left. By using these two days, he completely refined the remaining two Gravity Pills, increasing his Martial Arts Cultivation once more. He went straight from the early phase of the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage to the peak of the Sixth Stage. There was only one step left to reach the Seventh Layer of the Body Refining Realm. It was not surprising that he had made such progress, as he had already taken one Gravity Pill earlier. The remaining two pills could hardly have the same exquisite effect as the first one. However, Yang Chen also understood the principle of being too greedy and being indigestible. He was quite satisfied with reaching the peak of the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage. At this time, Yang Chen sat cross-legged on his bed, holding the small purple pill furnace and observing it carefully. ¡°Although this Purple Elegance Dan Furnace is not a rare treasure, its material is not bad. In the future, it will be much more effective in refining pills on the go than ordinary furnaces,¡± said Yang Chen with a slight smile. Then he jumped off the bed and shouted, ¡°Ming Yue!¡± Unexpectedly, Gu Mingyue did not respond to him immediately as usual. This surprised Yang Chen, ¡°Ming Yue?¡± ¡°Ah¡­Ah, Young Master, I heard you!¡± Gu Mingyue hurriedly pushed open Yang Chen¡¯s room door, revealing her delicate face filled with panic. ¡°Young¡­.Young Master, do you have any instructions?¡± Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 68: Changes in Gu Family_l Chapter 71: Chapter 68: Changes in Gu Family_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just haven¡¯t seen my sister recently. Where did she go?¡± Yang Chen curiously asked. Gu Mingyue whispered: ¡°Young Master, the Young Lady only told me that she has to deal with some matters, but I don¡¯t know the specifics.¡± This was rather strange to Yang Chen as he had seldom seen Yang Caidie since the last Coming of Age Ceremony. However, he didn¡¯t think much of it since Yang Caidie was an adult and had her own space. However, Gu Mingyue¡¯s attitude today was very unusual, which made him look up with a pair of eyes staring straight at her, trying to find out what was on her mind. Being stared at by Yang Chen like this, Gu Mingyue panicked and avoided his gaze, fearing that he would discover something. ¡°Mingyue, it seems like you have something on your mind?¡± Yang Chen asked with confusion. Hearing this, Gu Mingyue¡¯s body shook, and she immediately said: ¡°No, Young Master, how could I have anything on my mind?¡± ¡°You are lying,¡± Yang Chen said slowly. ¡°I¡¯m not,¡± Gu Mingyue hurriedly replied. ¡°If you are not lying, why don¡¯t you dare to look into my eyes?¡± Yang Chen frowned. Gu Mingyue could not argue, she tried to glance at Yang Chen, but quickly looked away. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were bright as stars, as if they could see through her inner thoughts. This made her panic and anxiety involuntarily show on her face. If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t confirm that Gu Mingyue had something on her mind then, he would be a fool. He said sternly: ¡°Ming Yue, you should know that I treat you like family. If you have any troubles, why keep them to yourself? Don¡¯t you consider your young master as one of your own?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that.¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s voice grew weaker, and suddenly, her eyes filled with tears, and she couldn¡¯t help but let them flow down. ¡°You still claim you have no troubles on your mind. Mingyue, did someone bully you?¡± Yang Chen said with a hint of anger in his voice. Seeing that the truth had been revealed, Gu Mingyue wiped her tears and sobbed: ¡°Young¡­ Young Master, I¡¯m¡­ I¡¯m afraid.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen was completely clueless. Gu Mingyue cried with a devastated look: ¡°Just now, I heard from other servants that someone from our Gu family offended the Horse-thief Gang. In their anger, they started a massacre at our Gu family. My sister, my mother, and my father¡­¡± ¡°When did this happen?¡± Yang Chen was momentarily stunned. ¡°Three hours ago.¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s voice trembled. Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s brows furrowed: ¡°Three hours, it should not be over yet. Mingyue, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Young Master¡­ What are you planning to do?¡± Gu Mingyue was suddenly startled; she stopped crying and stared at Yang Chen with wide eyes. ¡°There must be a reason for that Horse-thief Gang to exterminate the Gu family. Nevertheless, the Gu family is just a small clan, even if they provoke the Horse-thief Gang, the Great Tribes will just turn a blind eye and not get angry at the bandits.¡± Yang Chen sighed: ¡°As your Young Master, I am incapable ¨C I cannot help your Gu family in their current predicament with my current strength. However, that is your family after all. I must take you to have a look at it. If we can save even one person from the jaws of death, then let it be so.¡± ¡°Young Master, you are absolutely not incapable, but you must not go there. This incident only happened three hours ago, and those bandits must not have left yet. If you go now, you¡¯ll be walking into the tiger¡¯s den!¡± Gu Mingyue was extremely anxious. The Great Tribes turned a blind eye to this incident. Yang Chen could not control the outcome, so how could he be considered incapable? Moreover, Yang Chen was actually risking himself for her sake. While Gu Mingyue was moved, she knew that this was a very dangerous thing to do. She immediately grabbed Yang Chen¡¯s hand, fearing that he would do something irrational. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know what I¡¯m doing. Let¡¯s hurry up and go, or we will be too late.¡± Without saying another word, Yang Chen grabbed Gu Mingyue¡¯s hand and rushed out. In the blink of an eye, they were at the courtyard of Yang Wu¡¯s residence. Yang Wu was in the yard, holding a plain knife in his hand, which he practiced with great vigor, showing that he had put in a lot of effort in honing his knife skills. Although he had only one arm, this had only motivated him to work harder and strengthen his resolve. ¡°Yah!¡± A powerful swing of the knife came from Yang Wu. ¡°Yang Wu,¡± Yang Chen¡¯s unexpected voice suddenly rang out, catching Yang Wu¡¯s attention. ¡°Yang Chen?¡± Yang Wu saw the hurried Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Lend me a fast horse,¡± ¡°What do you need a horse for?¡± Yang Wu was puzzled. ¡°To go to the Gu family,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°What?!¡± Yang Wu¡¯s eyes widened: ¡°You know about the Gu family, right? Their place is surrounded by the Horse-thief Gang and is completely sealed off. If you go now, you¡¯ll be skinned alive by those bandits. No, I can¡¯t allow this to happen, my father will definitely break my legs if he finds out that I didn¡¯t stop you.¡± He knew very well how important Yang Chen was to the Yang family; even his own father, Yang Yuan, had said that Yang Chen was the hope for the family¡¯s future. Letting Yang Chen go on a suicide mission would be a grave sin. Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Yang Wu, I treat Mingyue as my family, and her matters are my matters. Now that the Gu family is facing such a crisis, as Yang Chen, I must go and take a look.¡± Gu Mingyue, hearing this, couldn¡¯t help but shed more tears. She cried pitifully: ¡°Young Master, I am already very touched that you treat me as your family. But you must not go to the Gu family. Wu Young Master, you must persuade our Young Master.¡± Yang Wu seriously looked at Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, you must think twice about this.¡± ¡°Yang Wu, do you remember that I went against Wang Yun Kai for your sake? I can also go against the Horse-thief Gang for Mingyue. Do you understand?¡± Yang Chen stared straight at Yang Wu. Yang Wu, hearing this, was momentarily stunned. He recalled the scene when Yang Chen stood against Wang Yun Kai for him. Clenching his teeth, he said: ¡°Fine, Yang Chen, you can go. But I must go with you, only then will I feel at ease. It¡¯s a pity that my father is not here; if he went with you, it would be somewhat more reassuring.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t rush to my death. If there¡¯s a chance to pick up some slack, we¡¯ll take advantage of it.¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°However, Yang Wu, there¡¯s still quite a bit of danger involved when coming along. You don¡¯t have to come.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, what kind of person do you think I am? If my father were to know about this, he would definitely break my legs. How can I rest easy without following you?¡± Yang Wu gritted his teeth. Seeing this, Yang Chen laughed heartily: ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s go together and set off.¡± Yang Wu quickly led a fast horse out: ¡°No more wasted words, let¡¯s get on the horse..¡± Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 69: A Day of Spreading Fear_l Chapter 72: Chapter 69: A Day of Spreading Fear_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen and Yang Wu rode their horses, sneaking out of the Yang family and heading straight for the Gu family. The Gu family was not too far from the Yang family. Riding on horseback, it only took the time of a cup of tea for Yang Chen and Yang Wu to reach their destination. Of course, Yang Chen, Yang Wu and Gu Mingyue were all very cautious. Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t lead two people to their deaths. When they were about a hundred meters away from the Gu family, he stopped and stood at a distance with Yang Wu, secretly watching the Gu family. Upon looking, both Yang Chen and Yang Wu gasped with cold air. Gu Mingyue, on the other hand, covered her mouth and sobbed softly. ¡°It¡¯s too cruel,¡± Yang Wu gritted his teeth and murmured, ¡°These horse bandits are no better than beasts!¡± At a glance, it was clear that the area outside the Gu family was in complete chaos. Many corpses hung on the walls, blood flowed all over the ground, and bodies were everywhere. The entire Gu family was no longer the Gu family, it had turned into a living hell! Yang Chen¡¯s nerves were tense. He had seen such scenes in his previous life, but now that this matter involved himself, his expression became solemn. As he said, he treated Gu Mingyue as his own family. Seeing Gu Mingyue¡¯s tears, he always felt helpless. ¡°Damn it.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath. Yang Wu shook his head: ¡°Yang Chen, we¡¯re too late. The bandits have probably already left.¡± ¡°Wait, did you hear that?¡± Yang Chen closed his eyes and listened carefully. At first, Yang Wu didn¡¯t notice, but soon his ears twitched and he heard some noises: ¡°Indeed, the sound is coming from there.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and have a look,¡± Yang Chen instructed. The three of them didn¡¯t dare to advance too quickly or too slowly. They headed in the direction of the noise, and soon they saw what was happening in front of them. ¡°This is¡­¡± Yang Wu¡¯s face gradually became distressed. It was clearly visible that not far in front of them, more than ten fine horses were standing there, with more than ten young women from the Gu family lying on the ground. The bandits had taken off their clothes and were writhing on top of these young women, committing atrocities. The women were screaming, wailing, with helplessness and despair in their eyes. Gu Mingyue covered her mouth, struggling in pain as she watched everything before her. She stared at one of the women and whispered tremblingly, ¡°Sis¡­sister!¡± Her sister was among them. Yang Chen searched his memory, looked at one woman who was being violated by a bandit and compared her with Gu Mingyue¡¯s sister, and he remembered Gu Mingyue¡¯s sister¡¯s appearance. ¡°Yang Chen, calm down,¡± Yang Wu whispered, ¡°There are too many of them, fourteen people. Although most of the horse-thief gang has left, leaving only a small group of people, they are not something we can handle!¡± ¡°Not necessarily,¡± Yang Chen looked coldly at the scene before him, clenching his fists. ¡°Yang Wu, can you bear it?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t bear it, but I have to,¡± Yang Wu¡¯s voice was trembling. Who could bear such a scene? This was simply the act of a beast, a living beast. But what could be done if they couldn¡¯t bear it? For Yang Wu to go up there meant certain death, right? Before, he might have done such irrational things, but now he was much more calm. ¡°You know that you can¡¯t bear it but you have to, which is right. I also know that in this matter, I can¡¯t bear it but I have to. But for Mingyue, I can¡¯t bear it,¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Later, the scene will be somewhat bloody, you have to protect Mingyue. ¡± ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want to do?¡± Gu Mingyue also hurriedly shouted, ¡°Young Master, what¡­ what are you going to do?¡± Yang Chen took out the silver spear from the storage bag and carefully considered how to solve the situation before him.ln this group of bandits, there were some familiar faces. Xu Hu, who had fought with him during the Coming of Age Ceremony, was among them. Apart from him, there were several other bandits who, according to his experience from his previous life, all had decent Martial Arts Cultivation. At least they had reached the Fifth Level of the Body Refining Realm. The most challenging one to deal with was actually the thin little man with a scar on his face. This thin little man had a gloomy expression and was now enjoying his abusive behavior. He was the most troublesome one for Yang Chen. If he guessed correctly, this man¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation should have reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. ¡°If I really face them head-on, I could probably kill four or five at most before being surrounded. I have to take the opportunity while they¡¯re not paying attention to sneak attack.¡± Yang Chen held the silver spear in his hand. He certainly wouldn¡¯t go to die in vain, but was considering the feasibility of resolving the situation. If it were a hopeless situation, he wouldn¡¯t take the risk. But if there¡¯s a glimmer of hope, for Gu Mingyue¡¯s sake and her heartfelt feelings toward him, he has to try and fight. Moreover, his Mixed Yuan Spear Technique needed actual combat to improve. The fight at hand was the perfect opportunity. At this moment, a scream rang out. The bandits, who had finished their abuse, raised their weapons and killed the humiliated women. ¡°Yang Chen, you must stay coo¡­¡± Yang Wu wanted to comfort him, but when he looked back, Yang Chen had already disappeared. Seeing this scene, Yang Wu¡¯s heart trembled: ¡°Oops!¡± Yang Chen had already taken action. His move was as fast as lightning, directly targeting one of the most relaxed and weakest bandits in Martial Arts Cultivation. This move was so fast that it was almost impossible to react in time. With a ¡°Puchi¡± sound, the silver spear had already pierced into the bandit¡¯s heart. ¡°Splash.¡± Blood splattered, and the bandit tried to warn his companions, but ended up collapsing heavily on the ground, becoming a cold corpse. Yang Chen¡¯s face emerged, mumbling to himself: ¡°The first one.¡± The other bandits were still immersed in their beastly behavior and obviously hadn¡¯t reacted yet. Yang Chen seized the opportunity and quickly looked for his second target. As soon as he locked his second target, Yang Chen made another move. ¡°Puchi.¡± The second bandit fell. Then, the third one. After that, the fourth, the fifth, the sixth, and the seventh! In less than three minutes, Yang Chen had killed as many as seven bandits. Watching the battle from the side, Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but gasp in awe: ¡°What level has his Martial Arts Cultivation reached now? Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer? No, it¡¯s not quite there yet, but it must be at the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak. My God! Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak!¡± He thought that by taking Gravity Pills and reaching the Fifth level peak of the Body Refining Realm, he was already impressive enough. Yang Chen, however, was even more incredible, as his Martial Arts Cultivation directly reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak. Moreover, his skills in sneak attacks and killing¡­ Yang Wu secretly clenched his teeth, having already made up his mind. Later, even if he had to die, he absolutely had to protect Yang Chen¡¯s life. He owed this to Yang Chen. Honor is greater than life. That¡¯s what he, Yang Wu, had always believed. Yang Chen gave him honor, so he had to repay with his life. Yang Wu, a proud warrior of the Yang family, would rather give up his life than live in shame and disgrace. Perhaps compared to Yang Chen, he lacked an ounce of determination, but that didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t dare. ¡°Mingyue, you¡¯re a girl, don¡¯t watch. And don¡¯t be scared, it will be over soon, it will be over soon.¡± Yang Wu covered Gu Mingyue¡¯s tear-streaked face, sensing her fear and anxiety spreading, but it was no different for him. To confront the bandits, today was destined to be a day filled with fear.. Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 70: Encirclement_l Chapter 73: Chapter 70: Encirclement_l Translator: 549690339 Good luck doesn¡¯t last forever. After dealing with eight bandits in a row, Yang Chen¡¯s whereabouts were finally exposed. ¡°Something¡¯s not right.¡± The thin scarred man finished his brutal assault and dealt with the humiliated woman, suddenly sensing a cold air and killing intent in the atmosphere. He scanned around, and corpses were already scattered on the ground. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The thin scarred man took a closer look and saw Yang Chen, who had just killed the eighth bandit. ¡°There are still remnants of Gu family, stay sharp everyone!¡± the thin scarred man shouted. After being reminded by the thin scarred man, the remaining five people snapped back to attention. ¡°An enemy attack?¡± ¡°Still remnants?¡± Each person became fully alert, their eyes on Yang Chen. When they noticed the eight people around them had unknowingly fallen, they all gasped. Such a young kid, only thirteen or fourteen years old, had single-handedly dealt with so many of them? The thin scarred man stared at Yang Chen, his face emotionless and his voice cold, saying, ¡°Kid, I didn¡¯t expect the Gu family to hide a genius like you. At such a young age, you¡¯ve already dealt with so many masters of our Horse-thief Gang. Heh heh, it seems the elders sacrificed themselves to protect you just now without being discovered by the main forces that have already left. But you¡¯re still foolish for coming out and courting death. The main forces might have left, but we¡¯re more than enough to handle you.¡± ¡°Fourth Brother, this kid is not from the Gu family, his name is Yang Chen.¡± Xu Hu, with a cold expression on his face, said, recognizing Yang Chen. The thin scarred man squinted, ¡°Yang Chen? A member of the Yang family? No, our Horse-thief Gang only annihilated a small clan, and even the great tribes didn¡¯t dare to interfere. So how dare the middle-ranking Yang family meddle in our business?¡± ¡°This Yang Chen has a maid named Gu Mingyue, who is from the Gu family. She is loyal to Yang Chen, so I guess he mostly stood up for her. Otherwise, you see, there are no Yang family elders around.¡± Xu Hu casually commented, ¡°This Yang Chen is here to die.¡± With this thought, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. Yang Chen was the one who caused him to lose an arm, causing his status in the eyes of the Third Master to plummet. If not for that, he wouldn¡¯t have had to follow the thin scarred man. Naturally, his hatred for Yang Chen was immeasurable, and seeing Yang Chen come to die, he didn¡¯t mind taking his life. ¡°Oh? I remember now, the Third Master mentioned it once, Yang Chen, the genius of the Yang family. Hahaha, interesting. The Third Master even said that if given the opportunity, he would definitely take Yang Chen¡¯s life. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s just kill him today for good measure.¡± The thin scarred man licked his lips, ¡°Perhaps the Third Master would be happy to reward us for this.¡± Yang Chen, listening to their various discussions, calmly replied, ¡°Kill me? Let¡¯s see if you have the ability.¡± At least he got some useful information: the main force of the Horse-thief Gang had already gone far away, leaving only this small group of people behind. ¡°Haha, ridiculous, brothers. Don¡¯t hold back, attack!¡± As the leader, the thin scarred man ordered the others to strike. Yang Chen, unconsciously squinting, noticed that the thin scarred man didn¡¯t underestimate him at all. Though seemingly disdainful, he immediately made sure everyone attacked. Yang Chen was well aware of the rule that one can¡¯t stand against multiple opponents. Therefore, he absolutely cannot afford to be surrounded by these six people. Once surrounded by the six of them, he would have no chance of winning. ¡°Pick the soft ones first.¡± Yang Chen knew how to go about it, targeting the one-armed Xu Hu, with thoughts racing through his mind. Xu Huts martial arts cultivation was only at the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm, and with one arm broken, his combat prowess was only equivalent to the Fourth Level. Killing him wouldn¡¯t be difficult for Yang Chen. These bandits apparently couldn¡¯t see through Yang Chen¡¯s plan and rushed towards him. As for Yang Chen, he remained in place and, just as he was about to be surrounded, suddenly locked onto Xu Hu and attacked in an instant. The silver spear in his hand flicked, with precise aim and fierce thrusts. ¡°Not good!¡± Xu Hu¡¯s face changed when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear. He knew that Yang Chen was not an ordinary opponent like those inexperienced kids from the Yang family. At least his previous encounter had cost him an arm, which showed that Yang Chen¡¯s killing experience was not much worse than his own, who had been crawling out of a pile of corpses since childhood. With murderous intent in his silver spear, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate at all. The moment he aimed at Xu Hu, he went all out. Xu Hu felt numbness in his hands due to the immense force and lost all sensation. Sweating profusely, a look of fear flashed in his eyes. ¡°No, he¡­ Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, it¡¯s impossible. How could this be possible!¡± Xu Hut s expression changed dramatically. He never expected Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation to have such a terrifying improvement after their previous fight. The Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak had an absolute advantage over his power ¨C especially with him having only one hand and Yang Chen having both. ¡°Puchi! ¡± Yang Chen broke through Xu Hu¡¯s defense in an instant, stabbing his spear into Xu Huts heart, taking his life. Xu Hu¡¯s pupils contracted, his eyes wide with shock, as darkness engulfed his consciousness and his body fell heavily to the ground. At the very moment Yang Chen killed Xu Hu, he escaped their encirclement and turned around. ¡°Not good, he killed Xu Hu.¡± ¡°This is bad!¡± The thin scarred man snorted, ¡°So what if he killed him? What¡¯s there to be afraid of? Since we didn¡¯t protect Xu Hu, we¡¯ll have to face punishment. However, now that he lost an arm, the Third Master wouldn¡¯t take him seriously anymore. He is dead anyway, what can the Third Master do to us? We¡¯re under the command of the Second Master.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. But this kid is pretty ruthless. To think a young brat like him could kill so efficiently.¡± ¡°That Xu Hu was just a worthless piece of garbage. This kid just took advantage of that.¡¯ ¡°He won¡¯t have a chance anymore.¡± The remaining bandits, aside from the scar-faced man, were all at the Fifth Layer of Body Refining Realm. Four people, plus the Seventh Layer thin scarred man, joined forces in an instant, still overwhelming Yang Chen. The key was still the thin scarred man. Without this guy, with his mastery of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, Yang Chen had enough confidence to defeat the four Fifth-Level martial arts experts single-handedly. However, with the inclusion of the thin scarred man, things became more challenging.. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter 71: Phantom Spear_l Chapter 74: Chapter 71: Phantom Spear_l Translator: 549690339 In the past, Yang Wu never thought he would find himself in such a difficult decision. He knew he had to help Yang Chen. But¡­ How could he help? He had never killed anyone before. With his severed arm, he couldn¡¯t bring out the true strength of his Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm. Having witnessed the battle between Yang Chen and the five men, he knew that revealing himself now would be no different than sending himself to his death. Moreover, Yang Chen¡¯s task for him was to protect Gu Mingyue. ¡°wu young master, you must nelP my young Master,¡± GU Ivnngyue said, ner eyes fixed on Yang Chen who was fighting the men. She had somehow managed to wipe away her tears. Her heart was now in her throat, and she didn¡¯t have time to cry. Yang Wu listened to Gu Mingyue¡¯s plea and nodded heavily: ¡°No problem. No matter what, I will not let anything happen to Yang Chen!¡± He had made up his mind. At this point, Yang Chen and the five men were once again engaged in a desperate battle. Yang Chen had to admit that he had underestimated the strength of these bandits. More accurately, he thought he had a proper gauge of the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm, but he still underestimated the bandits¡¯ true strength. He did manage to kill many bandits by ambushing them while they were fighting, which resolved some of the problems. However, when facing them directly, these bandits¡¯ experience was too rich. Compared to their experience, these bandits were much more seasoned than As a result, when fighting the five of them, he found himself at a disadvantage instantly. The situation was not optimistic¡­ However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel desperate because of the unfavorable situation. On the contrary! He felt a faint sense of excitement. Indeed, he desperately needed such a desperate situation! Had he ever experienced such a scene in his previous life? It was too exhilarating! He was like a man walking in the desert, who would fight for every drop of water he encountered. ¡°Come on, come on!¡± Yang Chen laughed loudly, holding his silver spear and sweeping it suddenly. The tip of the spear was as fast as lightning, forcing the bandit who was trying to attack him to retreat. ¡°Clang! ¡± Immediately afterward, Yang Chen abruptly turned around and used his spear to block the fierce attack from the Thin Scarred Man. That attack was so powerful that Yang Chen had a hard time defending against it, and had to retreat four or five steps before stabilizing his body. Overall, the combined attack of these five men had suppressed Yang Chen¡¯s prowess. ¡°What a strange spear technique!¡± ¡°This spear technique is really powerful!¡± The bandits looked at each other, with the Thin Scarred Man squinting his eyes. ¡°Although this kid is in the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage, and his martial arts cultivation is not bad, he should have crumbled under our continuous attacks by now. But this spear technique¡­¡± ¡°Eldest Brother, I think this kid¡¯s spear technique isn¡¯t just any ordinary martial skill.¡± Scarface Man sneered, ¡°Martial skill? You¡¯re underestimating this kid. I suspect he¡¯s practiced some kind of incomplete cultivation method!¡± ¡°A spear technique cultivation method? How¡¯s that possible? Does the Yang family have such a thing?¡± Cultivation methods are extremely precious. Even if it were an incomplete cultivation method, it would still be invaluable within the Great Wilderness. At least, among the twelve great tribes, not every tribe had such a thing. Even the members of the Horse-thief Gang couldn¡¯t all practice them. ¡°How could a middle-ranking tribe possess such a thing as a cultivation method?¡± He¡¯s very unusual. As the head of the house said, geniuses can¡¯t be measured by ordinary standards. They combine destiny and talent in one body. You guys, stay on your toes, and don¡¯t underestimate this kid just because he¡¯s young. As you know, when he kills, he doesn¡¯t hesitate at all. He¡¯s nothing like those pampered young masters in cages. No wonder Third Master values him so highly. Anyway, we¡¯ll kill him and have something to report to Third Master when we get back.¡± Yang Chen ignored their comments, focused on pursuing a certain feeling. A feeling that was rather vague and elusive. During the recent fight, his understanding of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique had improved even more. This progress almost felt like it was about to transcend, but there was still a thin barrier preventing him from reaching an essential upgrade in spear technique. Yang Chen knew that he was still lacking in his understanding of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique. However, once he grasped it, he could progress even further. With that in mind, he clutched his silver spear and stared at the five men warily. ¡°Die!¡± Suddenly, the Thin Scarred Man moved in as the main attacker, waving his plain knife menacingly. Yang Chen dodged the incoming knife, but the Thin Scarred Man chose to follow up on his attack. When Yang Chen evaded the onslaught, the knife turned and directly slashed towards Yang Chen¡¯s face. Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s heart jolted, marveling at the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s speed! He didn¡¯t dare to be careless, rolling on the ground to avoid the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s strike. But as he got up, another bandit suddenly sprung out. He had been waiting in position, and as Yang Chen got up, he swung his knife down mercilessly. ¡°Ha-ha, die!¡± The bandit¡¯s face was ferocious as he sneered. Yang Chen had no way to defend against this strike. To be more precise, he wouldn¡¯t have enough time to defend himself. ¡°Am I going to die here?¡± ¡°No, there are other ways to defuse this!¡± ¡°What should I do?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Suddenly, Yang Chen had an idea. If he couldn¡¯t defend, he would attack. With the length of his silver spear, he could definitely stab his opponent before the knife landed on him. At the thought of that, Yang Chen raised his hand in an instant and thrust his spear out! The tip of the silver spear shimmered like an illusion, seeming like one spear and two at the same time. It was this kind of change that caused the bandit to be stunned, and the next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear pierced the bandit¡¯s throat. ¡°Plop!¡± Blood spilled, and the bandit collapsed onto the ground. One against five, and he still managed to kill one. At this point, Yang Chen took advantage of the brief respite to stand up and stare at the four shocked bandits. ¡°What just happened?¡± ¡°Two spears?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s an illusion!¡± The Thin Scarred Man, with his rich experience, gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Illusion¡­ how could it be possible? Unless the spear was so fast that it created an illusion. I¡¯ve only seen this kind of illusion in the head of the house¡¯s knife technique, which is a very unique realm.. How did this kid do Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 72: Twin Shadows Like Dragons 1 Chapter 75: Chapter 72: Twin Shadows Like Dragons 1 Translator: 549690339 In fact, Yang Chen was also astonished by the shot he had just made. But soon, he burst into laughter in his heart. It was a success. Yes, he succeeded. ¡°It seems that the comprehension of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique indeed depends heavily on the moments of life and death in battles. The Mixed Yuan Spear Technique is divided into four styles: the first is the Enemy Overcoming Style, the second is the Thunderbolt Style, the third is the Mountain Collapsing Style, and the fourth is the Mixed Yuan Style. Although there are only four styles, each of them contains endless mysteries.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. At first, when he practiced on the practice field and fought with Wang Yun Kai, he had not even comprehended the first Enemy Overcoming Style. But now, he had successfully comprehended the first Enemy Overcoming Style, reaching the point of minor success, and successfully entered the realm of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique. ¡°Just now, that move, a single shake of the spear, and the illusion closely followed. With one gun, the enemy cannot guard against it, so I¡¯ll name it Twin Shadows Like Dragons.¡± Yang Chen laughed to himself. With the ¡®Twin Shadows Like Dragons¡¯ move, his confidence had increased significantly. After all, the counterattack he had made to the bandit at the last minute baffled even the bandit with his experience. Yang Chen¡¯s illusory spear confused him, and he didn¡¯t have time to react before he was killed by Yang Chen¡¯s spear! Yang Chen squinted his eyes, looking at the remaining four bandits. Just as he was about to take some countermeasures, he suddenly saw Yang Wu behind the bandits. ¡°Huh?¡± When did Yang Wu sneak up on them? Yang Wu appeared cautious, tiptoeing around as if afraid of being discovered by the bandits. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen immediately understood. He waved his silver spear and said, ¡°Gentlemen, why not, let¡¯s just forget about it today. After all, you can¡¯t hurt me, and I can¡¯t hurt you either. How about it?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s proposal, the thin scarred man squinted his eyes and fell into deep thought. He had to admit that Yang Chen¡¯s proposal tempted him. Yang Chen¡¯s Twin Shadows Like Dragons move had completely shocked him. That spear technique was so unpredictable that he had no confidence he could resist it, even though his martial arts cultivation was a notch higher than Yang Chen¡¯s. He had no assurance, regardless of their difference in speed and other aspects. Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique was just too strange! Now, Yang Chen brought up this idea¡­ ¡°No, no. You dare to negotiate with us? Aren¡¯t you afraid that when we return, the Horse Thief¡¯s Army will flatten your Yang family?¡± The thin scarred man suddenly realized something was wrong. But by the time he realized it, it was already too late. A scream rang out. A bandit fell to the ground. The attacker was none other than Yang Wu, who had been tiptoeing around just moments ago. Taking advantage of Yang Chen¡¯s suggestion to negotiate, Yang Wu struck quickly and stealthily from behind, killing another bandit. ¡°No good. There are more of Yang family¡¯s people!¡± ¡°Damn it, you dare to fool us!¡± The thin scarface man roared angrily. Yang Chen snorted coldly, ¡°You¡¯re very smart but as you said, I didn¡¯t plan to let you go today. As you said, if I let you return to your Horse Thief Den, won¡¯t your Horse Thief Army come looking for trouble with the Yang family? How can I let you return? It¡¯s just a pity that you realized it too late.¡± His earlier proposal was just to create an opportunity for Yang Wu. The thin scarface man was furious to see that he had been fooled by a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy. He growled, ¡°Damn it, damn it! I actually fell for your scheme, you little brat!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, are you alright?¡± Yang Wu asked, holding the blood-covered knife. ¡°How does it feel to kill someone?¡± Yang Chen glanced at Yang Wu. Yang Wu took a deep breath, ¡°The adults always say that the first time you kill someone will be very painful, but I don¡¯t feel that way. Because the person I killed is not a person, but a beast! If I have to describe the feeling, it is very refreshing!¡± Seeing Yang Wu¡¯s mentality, Yang Chen could put his mind at ease. Yang Wu clenched the plain knife in one hand and said, ¡°Yang Chen, leave the two easier ones for me. The most troublesome one seems to be the scarred man, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t beat him. I¡¯ll leave him to you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too much pressure on you. Just find the easiest one to stall. Leave the others to me.¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Just be careful. There¡¯s no need to push yourself.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, how can that be?¡± Yang Wu frowned. ¡°Just now I wasn¡¯t afraid of so many bandits, and now there are only three left. What do I have to be afraid of?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly. Recalling Yang Chen¡¯s solo fight against the group of bandits just now, Yang Wu took a deep breath, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t pretend to be polite.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± Yang Chen shouted. As his words fell, Yang Chen and Yang Wu instantly took action. They moved extremely fast, like the wind, rushing towards the three bandits. At this point, the three bandits had lost their confidence. One after another, their comrades had died, and their morale had plummeted. On the other hand, Yang Chen and Yang Wu¡¯s morale had surged. The young men¡¯s blood had been drawn forth, and their eyes had turned red. ¡°What are you afraid of? They¡¯re just two kids. Look how scared you are.¡± The thin scarface man scolded before gripping his sharp blade and confronting Yang Chen. Just as planned, Yang Wu selected the easiest opponent to dispatch his attack. Immediately afterwards, Yang Chen faced two bandits, including the thin scarred man. ¡°Yang Chen, I admit that I underestimated you at first. But from now on, you won¡¯t have a chance.¡± The thin scarred man said in a deep voice. ¡°Really?¡± Yang Chen looked indifferent to the provocation from the thin scarred man. Holding his silver spear, he first ignored the scarred man and headed for the bandit who only had the strength of the Fifth Layer of Body Refining Realm. ¡°Not good!¡± The bandit¡¯s face turned pale when he saw that Yang Chen¡¯s target was him. He had already lost half the battle out of fear. Yang Chen would not show mercy. He was looking for the feeling of his last move. Illusion! Illusions¡­ ¡°This is it!¡± Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons!¡± The silver spear neared the bandit and suddenly split into two illusory images, making it impossible to tell which was real and which was fake. By the time the bandit had come to his senses, all he could feel was a darkness before his eyes, and Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear had already pierced his heart. The next moment, with blood spurting wildly, the silver spear was pulled out, and the bandit fell heavily to the ground with an unwilling gaze. Yang Chen turned around, the blood dripping from the tip of his spear as he fixed his fierce gaze on the thin scarred man and slowly said, ¡°Now, only you are left..¡± Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 73: Total Annihilation_l Chapter 76: Chapter 73: Total Annihilation_l Translator: 549690339 A wave of fear instantly swept into the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s heart. Sweat¡­ Gradually dripped down. It was hard to believe that he would actually taste fear from a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy. But, that sense of fear was indeed real and present. ¡°Yang Chen.¡± The Thin Scarred Man said in a low voice. ¡°You¡¯ve killed so many of our Red-clothed Gang members, aren¡¯t you afraid of our revenge?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve killed so many innocent people, and you¡¯ve done such an utterly conscienceless thing, aren¡¯t you afraid of being condemned by Heaven?¡± Yang Chen said with a blank face, ¡°You¡¯re a bandit. I¡¯m sorry, but I have nothing to say to you. Let¡¯s duel. Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t even have the courage to fight me for life and death.¡± A strong aura emanated from him. This kind of momentum gave the Thin Scarred Man a chill running through his whole body. He had been walking on the edge of a knife for years, and fought countless life-and-death battles. But this time, he was scared. He didn¡¯t dare to put his life on the line to fight Yang Chen. ¡°What a joke.¡± The Thin Scarred Man didn¡¯t want to admit his true feelings. He held a sharp blade in his hand, and roared, ¡°Yang Chen, die!¡± The next moment, the thin scarred man¡¯s attack was already fierce and oncoming. The roaring wind showed that his attack had even stirred the wind itself. Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, with over two thousand pounds of strength, indeed brought considerable pressure. Yang Chen was well aware of this, that he might have a hard time competing with the Thin Scarred Man in terms of pure strength alone. However, this did not mean that the Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm could not defeat the Seventh Layer! What he was doing now was challenging a higher level. As the Thin Scarred Man swung his blade down, Yang Chen suddenly raised his silver spear with a clang, blocking the blow. The next moment, Yang Chen retreated, looking for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the Thin Scarred Man. Twin Shadows Like Dragons was profound, but timing was crucial for its effectiveness. If the timing was wrong, it would be difficult to achieve the desired effect. This made Yang Chen squint his eyes, considering all possible strategies in his mind. In the blink of an eye, he had figured out a stable attack strategy. ¡°I have to utilize the advantage of the spear!¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. As soon as he said this, he took the initiative to attack, risking getting hit by the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s assault rather than retreating from it. As soon as the silver spear came out, it moved like a roaming dragon! The advantage of the spear lay in its length. Even if Scarface Man attacked first and Yang Chen attacked later, Yang Chen could still strike first. That was the advantage of the spear technique. Indeed, as Yang Chen expected, the Thin Scarred Man saw Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear stabbing fiercely and was suddenly startled. Ignoring his own aggressive attack, he quickly pulled back his blade and fended off Yang Chen¡¯s attack with sparks flying. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen suddenly understood: ¡°So that¡¯s how it is, that¡¯s how it is¡­ The Way of the Spear isn¡¯t about defense. Only continuous offense represents the true path.¡± The straightness of the spear symbolized its relentless forward momentum. Retreat is not the way of the spear technique.At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s confidence increased even more. His attacks became increasingly fierce, left stab, right stab¡­ he started a series of continuous assaults. This kind of offensive momentum caught the Thin Scarred Man off guard and forced him to repeatedly defend himself. The more the Thin Scarred Man fought, the more difficult he found it. He simply couldn¡¯t find any chance to fight back. ¡°Impossible, even if this spear technique is considered a low-grade cultivation method, its power should only be manifested in the Spirit Martial Realm. It shouldn¡¯t have such a great power in the Body Refining Realm. However, this kid¡¯s spear technique is pushing me to the point where I can¡¯t resist at all. My martial skills are not on the same level as his!¡± The Thin Scarred Man was sweating profusely, feeling oppressed without any chance to fight back. He practiced a very powerful martial skill called the Bloodthirsty Blade Technique. The more blood the practitioner of this blade skill sees, the more powerful it becomes. He had lost count of the people he killed, and with his Bloodthirsty Blade Technique, he had reached the stage of perfection. Even if he faced someone who only practiced low-grade cultivation methods, he still had the ability to fight. However, Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique still suppressed him! ¡°Could it be that this kid has practiced a complete cultivation method? Impossible, who else in the Great Wilderness has a complete cultivation method besides the Head of the house?¡± When the Thin Scarred Man thought of this, a flash of fear crossed his mind. It was precisely at this moment of fear that Yang Chen seized the opportunity. ¡°Now is the time.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s spear tip shimmered with a faint silver light as he prepared to attack. At first, the Thin Scarred Man had been able to maintain both offense and defense, so Yang Chen¡¯s Twin Shadows Like Dragons had not been very effective. But as his attack became more relentless, the Thin Scarred Man was forced to defend, and as a result, more and more flaws became apparent in his defense. By now, the opponent¡¯s defense was riddled with flaws. For Yang Chen, this was undoubtedly the best opportunity! ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons! ¡± Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear swept across and then suddenly stabbed forward, the spear tip transforming into two phantom images, one true and one false. The Thin Scarred Man, who was already having difficulty defending, became even more flustered in the face of this spear technique. It was precisely this improper defense that led to the sound of blood spurting out. The Thin Scarred Man¡¯s eyes widened with unwillingness as blood sprayed from his body, and his corpse fell heavily to the ground. Having dealt with the Thin Scarred Man, Yang Chen turned his attention to the bandit fighting with Yang Wu. Although Yang Wu¡¯s martial arts cultivation was no less than that of the bandit, his one-handed combat was somewhat inferior. At this moment, Yang Wu was sweating profusely, suppressed by the bandit, and struggling to find an opportunity to turn the tide of battle. Seeing this, Yang Chen gripped his silver spear and moved like the wind. As the bandit was about to attack, Yang Chen suddenly struck him from behind with his spear¡­ ¡°Thud!¡± The bandit didn¡¯t even understand what had happened before his heart was pierced, and he fell to the ground. When Yang Wu saw the bandit fall and Yang Chen come to his aid, he gasped for breath and said, ¡°Yang Chen, you arrived just in time. It¡¯s my incompetence that I had such trouble dealing with a single bandit and still needed your help.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already done such an incredible job fighting with one arm. You have nothing to be ashamed of,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s an honor to have you admire me. But Yang Chen, you¡¯re amazing, too. You almost single-handedly defeated so many bandits. I can hardly believe it, ¡± Yang Wu said, taking a deep breath. ¡°We can discuss these matters later. Let¡¯s check on the survivors first,¡± Yang Chen said. When the topic of the bandits came up, Yang Wu clenched his teeth as a trace of murderous intent spread through his eyes. He still hungered for more fighting and stabbed the dead bandit once again. Yang Chen looked around and said, ¡°There aren¡¯t many survivors left. We still arrived too late.¡± ¡°Yeah, these bandits¡­ damn them,¡± Yang Wu said, clenching his fists. ¡°Uh, no, there¡¯s one more survivor.¡± Excitement flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes.. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 74: Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon_l Chapter 77: Chapter 74: Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen looked closely and saw a disheveled woman standing there dazedly, like a walking corpse. ¡°Older Sister.¡± At this moment, Gu Mingyue, who had been hiding in the distance, suddenly jumped out and burst into tears as she saw the disheveled woman. This surprised Yang Chen a little, as he didn¡¯t expect that the only surviving woman was Gu Mingyue¡¯s older sister. ¡°Go have a look,¡± Yang Chen said with a furrowed brow. ¡°Okay,¡± Yang Wu nodded. Gu Mingyue hugged her sister Gu Sisi, weeping loudly. Her tears fell like rain and her heart-wrenching sobs made her look both dazzling and attractive. ¡°Sister, it¡¯s okay now, I¡¯ll take you home, I¡¯ll take you home.¡± ¡°Home¡­ is there still a home?¡± Gu Sisi cried bitterly, ¡°Ming Yue, you met a good person in Yang Chen, I envy you. Even being a concubine for him would be a blessing from the heavens. But not for your sister.¡± At this point, Gu Sisi shed tears, ¡°Our home is gone, and I¡¯ve been defiled. What¡¯s the point of me being alive?¡± Without finishing, Gu Sisi grabbed the knife left by the bandit and plunged it into her body. ¡°Older Sister!¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Gu Sisi lay in Gu Mingyue¡¯s arms, her face frozen in an expression of pain. ¡°Older Sister,¡± Gu Mingyue couldn¡¯t believe what she was seeing and cried her heart out. Yang Chen and Yang Wu arrived just in time to see this scene and came to a halt. They didn¡¯t expect Gu Mingyue¡¯s sister to choose suicide after being violated. ¡°Damn it,¡± Yang Wu clenched his fists in anger. Yang Chen silently tightened his fist as well. Although the bandits had been dealt with, a feeling of powerlessness rose in him. He knew that his strength was not enough. Even though he had no deep connection to Gu Sisi, he couldn¡¯t help but worry about those close to him. If he was weak, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that the same fate that befell Gu Sisi wouldn¡¯t happen to others. With this thought, a surge of desire to become stronger welled up in his heart. Previously, he practiced Martial Arts for the sole purpose of taking revenge on Hua Wanru. But it was different now. He practiced Martial Arts to protect the ones he cared about as well. He absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow those close to him to suffer the same fate as Gu Sisi. ¡°If only we had arrived earlier, perhaps we could have saved a life,¡± Yang Wu sighed, full of self-reproach. Yang Chen knew that what had happened couldn¡¯t be undone, so he tried to comfort Gu Mingyue by saying, ¡°Ming Yue, your sister¡­¡± Gu Mingyue wiped her tears, ¡°Young Master, I¡­ I. With that, Gu Mingyue threw herself into Yang Chen¡¯s arms. Yang Chen gently stroked Gu Mingyue¡¯s fragrant shoulder, ¡°It¡¯s okay, just think of it as a nightmare. Nightmares will eventually pass, and you have to live well, so don¡¯t let your parents and sister worry about you in the underworld.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Gu Mingyue sobbed, but her mood had clearly improved somewhat compared to just now. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Yang Chen said softly, ¡°Let¡¯s check Gu Family¡¯s house and see if we can find any survivors.¡± When she heard the word ¡®survivor,¡¯ Gu Mingyue quickly wiped her tears and said, ¡°Yes, Young Master, let¡¯s go inside and see, maybe we can find some survivors.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Yang Chen led the way. He held the silver spear firmly, remaining vigilant as he and Yang Wu protected Gu Mingyue from the front and back. In the blink of an eye, the three of them entered the courtyard of the Gu Family mansion. Upon entering, Yang Chen and Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but gasp at the severity of the situation, while tears continued to roll down Gu Mingyue¡¯s cheeks, showing her vulnerability. It was brutal. The entire Gu Family residence was covered in blood and corpses. Bodies piled on top of bodies, and not a single living person could be seen. ¡°Damn it, not even leaving a single survivor behind, not even sparing the children,¡± Yang Wu fumed with hatred. Yang Chen sighed and finally understood the behavior of these bandits. Killing the grass without destroying the roots would allow it to grow back with the spring wind. These bandits would definitely eliminate anything that posed a threat to them. The Twelve Great Tribes were the root of the threat to the Horse-thief Gang. As for the smaller clans and middle-ranking tribes, they were considered potential threats by the bandits. Unable to shake the Twelve Great Tribes, and not daring to offend the middle-ranking tribes outright, it was the small clans that suffered the most. Once they acted, they left no survivors. Yang Chen surveyed the scene and asked with a furrowed brow, ¡®Ming Yue, think carefully, did your Gu Family have any special hiding place to protect your people when disaster struck?¡± ¡°A place like that¡­ Young Master, I remember there is one. This way,¡± Gu Mingyue trembled and hurriedly spoke up. ¡°Then lead the way quickly, we might find some living people there,¡± Yang Chen urged. ¡°Yes, Young Master, Ming Yue will take you there now,¡± Gu Mingyue said without hesitation, hurriedly walking ahead with small steps. Yang Chen and Yang Wu followed closely behind Gu Mingyue, and after a while, they arrived inside a courtyard within the Gu Family residence. When they arrived at the courtyard, Gu Mingyue¡¯s face paled. ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s not good. The hiding place¡­ it¡¯s been exposed.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Yang Chen was stunned. ¡°Young Master, look at this well. It leads to the basement, which is used by the Gu Family as a hiding place in times of danger. But the well is open. If it hadn¡¯t been discovered, it should have been closed,¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s face turned white. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen hesitated for a moment and glanced down the well. Without wasting any time, he jumped in. Gu Mingyue and Yang Wu didn¡¯t hesitate either and followed by jumping in as well. There wasn¡¯t much of a height difference between the well entrance and the basement, so even Gu Mingyue didn¡¯t encounter any obstacles when she landed. When they reached the basement, Yang Chen let out a soft sigh. Inside the basement, there were corpses everywhere as well, and the hiding place had obviously been exposed. The bandits must have found it and wouldn¡¯t have spared any lives. None of the people in the basement survived. Yang Chen felt a sense of defeat. He initially thought he could save one or two people from the Gu Family, giving Gu Mingyue some comfort. But to his surprise, he hadn¡¯t managed to save a single person from the Gu Family. ¡°Yang Chen, look!¡± At this point, Yang Wu suddenly saw something on the wall and exclaimed. Following the sound, Yang Chen saw a painting on the basement wall where Yang Wu was standing. It depicted a purple-tinged long spear with an intricate design. This spear stood in the painting, as if it truly existed. It looked so impressive that it made people gasp at its majesty. ¡°Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon! Is this the name of this spear?¡± ¡°How strange.¡± Yang Chen stared at the painting, feeling a sense of unease.. ¡°Ming Yue, isn¡¯t this basement just a hiding place? Is there any other purpose to it? Why is there such a painting in the basement?¡± Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 75: Spear Spirit_l Chapter 78: Chapter 75: Spear Spirit_l Translator: 549690339 A huge basement, empty as it could be, only had this painting of a long spear, which was indeed very curious. Gu Mingyue calmed her feelings and, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s question, she recalled some memories in her mind and frowned: ¡°Young Master, when I was in the Gu family, I never heard of the basement having any other purpose.¡± ¡°Strange,¡± Yang Chen stared at the painting intently. He always felt something was off. The strangeness wasn¡¯t the basement but the painting itself. This painting depicts a ¡®long spear¡¯, which doesn¡¯t seem to be painted with a brush but rather appears to be a real object. Moreover, apart from the single long spear, there¡¯s nothing else in the painting. Wouldn¡¯t the painter have included a background or something if they only intended to paint a spear? Yang Wu marveled, ¡°Yang Chen, look closely, this spear looks real.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just that it looks real, I¡¯m afraid this spear is actually real,¡± said Yang Chen in a murmur. ¡°That can¡¯t be right. A painting is still a painting after all. How could it be real?¡± Yang Wu muttered in confusion. Yang Chen didn¡¯t elaborate. He stared at the painting, a term popped up in his mind. ¡°Storage space!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed, ¡°So that¡¯s it. There¡¯s a hidden mystery within this painting. If I¡¯m not wrong, this painting, though seemingly just a painting, is actually a storage space. The item stored inside is the long spear depicted in the painting.¡± With that thought in mind, he turned to Gu Mingyue: ¡°Ming Yue, does your clan have an explanation for this painting?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no regulation regarding this matter. I grew up playing here, and I¡¯ve even taken down the painting before. None of the elders in the clan said anything. I only heard from my father that the painting has been here since he was a child,¡± Gu Mingyue replied. Yang Chen rubbed his chin, getting a rough idea. It seemed that the people of the Gu family were unaware of the mystery within the painting. Thinking of this, he didn¡¯t hesitate any longer. He drew a small line with his finger on the tip of the spear, and blood dripped down. ¡°Yang Chen, what are you doing?¡± Yang Wu looked at Yang Chen¡¯s actions with confusion. Yang Chen didn¡¯t speak, but lifted his hand, letting the blood from the wound drip onto the painting. ¡°Plop! As soon as the blood touched the painting, a sudden burst of light emanated from it. Yang Wu and Gu Mingyue were both stunned, ¡°What just happened?¡± Only Yang Chen remained calm, watching the painting as its light flickered, and soon, the painting vanished suddenly. Following that, the purple long spear in the painting turned into a real spear. The long spear stood in mid-air, not falling to the ground for a while, as if it had the ability to suspend itself. At the sight of the spear, an awe-inspiring feeling emanated from it. Yang Wu widened his eyes in shock, ¡°What¡­what¡¯s going on?¡± Gu Mingyue was also left with her mouth hanging open, puzzled by this bizarre scene. ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s going on? How did the thing in the painting come out?¡± Yang Wu stared in amazement. Yang Chen smiled faintly, then reached out and grabbed the purple patterned long spear firmly in his hand, praising it, ¡°Good spear.¡± The material and quality of this spear were top-notch, it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to call it a supreme grade item. Furthermore, the craftsmanship and standard of this spear were certainly not created by the hands of the Great Wilderness inhabitants. ¡°Strange, there¡¯s such a treasure in the Great Wilderness,¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°This long spear would be an absolute treasure in the outside world too.¡¯ With that, he turned his head to see Yang Wu¡¯s puzzled gaze and explained gently, ¡°Actually, this painting is a storage space, and the long spear is stored inside. The entrance to the storage space is the painting itself, thus creating the illusion of it being just an ordinary painting.¡± ¡°Storage space? What¡¯s that?¡± Yang Wu blinked. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile and shake his head, ¡°Simply put, your storage bag, which is about the size of a palm on the outside, can hold a lot of things inside. The world inside the storage bag is the storage space. However, a storage space can only store inanimate objects, as living things can¡¯t survive in it.¡± ¡°Well, I know about that, but¡­ ¡°It¡¯s just that the method is different, but the principle is the same,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°This painting is the entrance to the storage space. I merely took a chance using my blood as a guide to unlock the prohibition. I didn¡¯t expect it would actually work. Apparently, those bandits didn¡¯t notice this painting, otherwise, this treasure would have been wasted.¡± Yang Wu stared at the long spear in a trance, ¡°It¡¯s incredible, absolutely incredible. Moreover, this spear is definitely a good one.¡± Yang Chen nodded. Even Yang Wu, a young man who knew nothing, could tell this purple spear was valuable, which proved its worth even further. ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, did Second Master teach you all these things?¡± Yang Wu scratched his head. Compared to Yang Chen, he suddenly felt like he didn¡¯t know anything. Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°If you have time, just read more ancient books. Our Yang family has collected quite a few books covering matters from all over north to south. But I guess you wouldn¡¯t be interested in them.¡± Hearing this, Yang Wu said awkwardly, ¡°For a man like me, reading all day long doesn¡¯t suit my style.¡± ¡°That¡¯s where you¡¯re wrong,¡± said Yang Chen slowly, ¡°Knowledge is endless. If you only plan to stay within the Great Wilderness for the rest of your life, then how much knowledge you have naturally doesn¡¯t matter. But if you want to venture out of the Great Wilderness and go further, then you¡¯ll need knowledge. You wouldn¡¯t want people to think you¡¯re a country bumpkin once you¡¯re out and about.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Yang Wu scratched his head, ¡°You have a point, Yang Chen. Are you really considering going that far? Even venturing out of the Great Wilderness.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anyone among the Great Wild Hundred Clans who doesn¡¯t want to venture out of the Great Wilderness. Just like the Gu family, they were inexplicably exterminated by the Horse-thief Gang while in the Great Wilderness. In their lifetime, who wouldn¡¯t want to climb up to the wider world outside? It¡¯s just that you¡¯re not old enough to consider that aspect yet.¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen sighed and cast his gaze upon the Purple Forbidden Dragon Long Spear. ¡°Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon, what a great name, it matches the status of this spear, ¡± he said. He then bent down and bowed to the void, ¡°I do not know the origin of this long spear, but since I obtained it from the Gu family, I vow to use it to drain the blood of the bandits as retribution for the Gu family¡¯s kindness in bestowing this spear today. I, Yang Chen, swear here and now, may I never find peace in reincarnation if I break my oath!¡± Hiss. For a moment, Yang Chen could feel the long spear trembling in his hand. ¡°This spear¡­ has a spirit?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback and then displayed a look of joy.. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 76: Good News for the Yang Family_1 Chapter 79: Chapter 76: Good News for the Yang Family_1 Translator: 549690339 It¡¯s no wonder he¡¯s not surprised. As long as something is related to the word ¡®Spirit,¡¯ its level is invisibly raised. Just like the Spirit Martial Realm above the Body Refining Realm, among a thousand Body Refining Realm cultivators, there may not be a single expert in the Spirit Martial Realm. This shows the fundamental difference between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm. The same goes for weapons. The difference between having a spirit and not having one is vast. And this spear evidently is a spiritual item. ¡°Unbelievable, haha, this is really great.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes sparkled brightly: ¡°I really picked up a treasure this time, I didn¡¯t expect there would be such a treasure in the Gu family. It seems I cannot casually show off this Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon; otherwise, it¡¯s difficult to guarantee that it won¡¯t cause someone to covet it and bring disaster upon myself.¡± Thinking of this, Yang Chen turned his gaze and said, ¡°You must not tell anyone else about what happened today.¡± ¡°Young Master, Ming Yue understands.¡± Gu Mingyue said softly. ¡°Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t lived enough yet. If I let this matter out, wouldn¡¯t our Yang family be in trouble? Even the Great Tribes can¡¯t protect us if the Horse-thief Gang knew we killed the bandits.¡± Yang Wu took a deep breath, still feeling a lingering fear when recalling the seriousness of the situation. Good thing all those bandits were wiped out in one swoop. If they hadn¡¯t been able to wipe out all those bandits and let even one of them escape today, tomorrow would be the day of their family¡¯s destruction. If the Yang family doesn¡¯t provoke the bandits, the bandits have no excuse to destroy the Yang family, because the Great Tribes are watching. But once there is an excuse, the Great Tribes can¡¯t say anything. Yang Chen nodded: ¡°As long as you two understand, no matter what, we cannot stay here for long. Who knows if those bandits will make a comeback? Let¡¯s hurry back.¡± Yang Chen and Yang Wu rode fast horses back to the Yang family not long after. When they returned to the Yang family, both Yang Chen and Yang Wu breathed a sigh of relief, at least nothing about this matter had been discovered by anyone. However, just as this thought crossed his mind, Yang Chen suddenly saw Elder Yang Si not far away. ¡°Elder Si?¡± Yang Chen stared at the elderly man in front of him, his face filled with astonishment. With his hands behind his back, Elder Yang Si seemed to be waiting for the three of them, Yang Chen and Yang Wu, to return. Seeing them riding fast horses back, Elder Yang Si furrowed his brows and said without expression, ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Wu, what have you two been up to?¡± As soon as Yang Wu heard Elder Yang Si¡¯s question, he immediately showed a guilty conscience: ¡°Elder¡­Elder Si, we¡­we didn¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t do anything? Then what are you afraid of?¡± Elder Yang Si spoke in a deep voice. Yang Chen took a deep, meaningful look at Elder Yang Sits eyes and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Elder Si, you already know everything?¡± ¡°Hmph, not only do I know, but I also clearly saw everything that happened.¡± Elder Yang Si said in a condensed voice, ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Wu, both of you are really bold. Do you know that if what you did today was discovered by others, it would bring fatal disaster to the Yang family?¡± ¡°Eld¡­Elder Si, 1¡­1 know I was wrong.¡± Yang Wu sighed. In his heart, Yang Chen was secretly moved. Now that he thought about it carefully, it turned out that Elder Yang Si had discovered their actions early on. Yet he had been secretly protecting them from the shadows without revealing himself. Elder Yang Si looked at Yang Chen, his face filled with a mixture of love and helplessness. In fact, when Yang Chen and Yang Wu rode away from the Yang family, he had already noticed something wrong. If it were just Yang Wu, he wouldn¡¯t have cared. But Yang Chen was different. Now Yang Chen¡¯s status was very sensitive, especially after he crippled one of Xu Huts arms, he had already been marked by the Third Master. How could the Yang family let Yang Chen leave the Yang family alone? Therefore, whenever Yang Chen left alone, someone was always protecting him.Today, Yang Chen went out without reporting to anyone, so there was no one secretly protecting him. But when he noticed this, it was different. He saw Yang Chen hurrying, not daring to hesitate, and closely followed behind Yang Chen. He watched the whole process and the outcome. Especially when he saw Yang Chen single-handedly killing more than a dozen bandits, he almost dropped his jaw in surprise. Now he didn¡¯t even know how to scold Yang Chen, so he could only sigh: ¡°Forget it, although your actions were reckless, young people should never lose their courage. Fortunately, you two are not idiots and did not leave any survivors.¡± ¡°Fourth Master, please be sure to keep this a secret for us.¡± Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you two did today.¡± Elder Yang Si said fiercely: ¡°You two, don¡¯t even know what you did today, understand?¡± Yang Chen and Yang Wu were initially stunned but then immediately realized: ¡°Fourth Master, we understand.¡± This obviously meant that Elder Yang Si was protecting them. ¡°If someone asks, you guys just say that you two went out on horseback today to purchase items for the Yang family.¡± Elder Yang Si said coldly: ¡°Can you remember that?¡± ¡°Yes, Fourth Master.¡± Yang Chen and Yang Wu respectfully replied at the same time. Only then did Elder Yang Si let out a long sigh: ¡°Yang Wu, you go back first, Yang Chen, you stay.¡± Yang Wu didn¡¯t know what the Fourth Master wanted to talk to Yang Chen alone, but he still obediently left. Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue both dismounted and bowed, saying: ¡°Fourth Master.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, are you scared?¡± Elder Yang Si said. ¡°Not afraid.¡± Yang Chen said: ¡°Since I have done it, there is no reason to be afraid. If I have another chance, I will still do it.¡± ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Yang Si patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder: ¡°The Yang family does not need men without courage. I originally planned to scold you, but those bandits have committed so many heinous deeds, who wouldn¡¯t have anger in their hearts? However, Yang Chen, when it¡¯s time to endure, you still have to endure! In this Great Wilderness, those bandits are ultimately local tyrants.¡± Yang Chen also knew that his actions today were somewhat reckless. Under Elder Yang Sit s guidance, he gently said: ¡°Fourth Master, I understand.¡± ¡°Your martial arts cultivation is probably close to the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer now, which really gave me a big surprise.¡± Elder Yang Si patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder: ¡®Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know how to tell you this, the Yang family may have really wronged you in the past, but it was out of helplessness.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what Elder Yang Si wanted to say. Elder Yang Si, with his hands behind his back, murmured: ¡°In the end, you are unhappy in your heart, I can understand. But it¡¯s all out of helplessness, whether you believe it or not, now that you are really in trouble, as long as the Yang family can help, no one would not help you. Just like me, I¡¯m willing to stake my life for you. Do you know why?¡± Yang Chen suddenly looked stunned. Elder Yang Si clenched his fists: ¡°This is the clan. Your future achievements will definitely be above mine. The future Yang family with you will be better than the one with me. So, for you, why should I care about this old life? This is the clan. I¡¯m saying all this just to hope you can remember that you should not live just for yourself, but also for the Yang family.¡± Yang Chen was somewhat shaken by this, he took a deep breath: ¡°Fourth Master, I understand. I will definitely keep in mind the words of Fourth Master today.¡± ¡°As long as you know, I won¡¯t say much else. The Hundred Clans Trial Battle is about to begin. Although your martial arts cultivation is very sophisticated, you still need to prepare more.¡± Elder Yang Si instructed. Yang Chen naturally did not dare to slack off. ¡°Alright, you can go now. No one is allowed to mention today¡¯s events!¡± Elder Yang Si said. Soon, Yang Chen left. Elder Yang Si watched the direction Yang Chen left in and murmured: ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has grown so fast that it is almost like a demon, quite like the first genius of the Great Wilderness back then. Moreover, this kid has a great talent and is not vague when taking actions. More than a dozen bandits were actually all killed by him alone.. It seems that the good fortune of my Yang family has really arrived!¡± Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 77: Promoting Gravity Pill_l Chapter 80: Chapter 77: Promoting Gravity Pill_l Translator: 549690339 Time passed in the blink of an eye and a month quietly went by. The Gravity Pill, after being refined by the Yang family, had already become popular within the family. Now, most of the Yang family members had taken the Gravity Pill, and their Martial Arts Cultivation had noticeably increased. This was a cause for joy for the entire Yang family, because the Gravity Pill had significantly strengthened the overall strength of the family. After the Gravity Pill raised the average level of the Yang family, Yang Jin He had a discussion with Yang Chen. They finally decided to sell the Gravity Pill to the outside world. The method they used was not much different from what Yang Chen had proposed before: the Li Family Commerce Group would hold an auction, and finally, through the auction, they would determine the significance of the Gravity Pill for various families and households. When Li Youyan learned of this news, he was both surprised and delighted. Originally, there was still a long time before the Li Family Commerce Group was to hold an auction, but after learning about the Gravity Pill, they immediately announced the news and held an auction in the near future, promoting the miraculous effect of the Gravity Pill. The Gravity Pill undoubtedly became the finale treasure of this auction held by the Li Family Commerce Group. The spread of such news undoubtedly caused a great response from the various clans. In an instant, many tribes were full of doubts about the Gravity Pill and sent people to inquire and attend the auction. Today was the day the auction began. It should be noted that the status of their Li Family Commerce Group among the Great Wild Hundred Clans was not high. Normally, when they held an auction, at most a dozen neighboring tribes would send people, and the significance was not great. However, ever since the news of the Gravity Pill had spread, the tribes far from the Li Family Commerce Group had sent people over as well. In the blink of an eye, it seemed as if their Li Family Commerce Group had held a grand gathering. ¡°Eldest Brother, don¡¯t you think the Yang family is being a bit stingy? They¡¯re only giving us a 10% profit from the Gravity Pills, even though we¡¯re allies!¡± Li Youyan laughed out loud, ¡°The Yang family is already being generous. I¡¯ve inquired about it. The Gravity Pill can be sold in bulk, even if they only give us a 10% share, it¡¯s a blessing for our Li Family Commerce Group. You have to know that the pill formula is owned by the Yang family, and if they sell it, other trading companies in the Great Wilderness would probably fight to obtain the agency rights for the Gravity Pill. It¡¯s already a good thing that they give us a 10% share, let alone more. The Yang family is treating us well.¡± ¡°True, the effect of this Gravity Pill is astonishing it can unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artists by one level. It¡¯s simply unheard of. Just at this auction, the number of tribes that we brothers have received is at least more than sixty,¡± said Li Youren. ¡°It¡¯s really strange. Where did the Yang family get this Gravity Pill?¡± Li Youyan took a deep breath, ¡°It¡¯s not something the Yang family obtained, but something they created.¡± ¡°Created? Creating a pill formula, how is that possible?¡± Li Youren exclaimed in shock. ¡°Nothing is impossible. I have traveled throughout the Great Wilderness and although I haven¡¯t seen all the spirit elixirs and miraculous medicines, I¡¯ve never heard of the name Gravity Pill. The Yang family claiming to have created it themselves also makes sense,¡± said Li Youyan. ¡°This is indeed strange. Elder Yang¡¯s alchemy level in the Yang family is passable at best. Of course, it¡¯s just passable, how could he create a new pill formula?¡± Li Youren scoffed. Li Youyan stroked his chin, ¡°Speaking of which, you might find it hard to believe that the creator of this pill was not Elder Yang.¡± ¡°Then who?¡± Li Youren was completely puzzled. ¡°It was Yang Chen.¡± Li Youyan spoke slowly. ¡°What? How is that possible? He¡¯s just a young kid!¡± Li Youyan stood with his hands behind his back, ¡°At first, I also thought it was impossible, but this kid has accomplished too many impossible things. At least according to the information I¡¯ve gathered, even Yang Jin He has to look at the kid¡¯s face when dealing with the Gravity Pill. From this, we can see that the Gravity Pill was indeed created by Yang Chen.¡± ¡°This is incredible, simply incredible! If this kid can really create such a spirit elixir and miraculous medicine, then compared to the so-called alchemy geniuses, he¡¯d be nothing!¡± Li Youren couldn¡¯t help but curse. Li Youyan said, ¡°It¡¯s not surprising that you¡¯re saying that. This kid has even dabbled in the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, so comparing the alchemy geniuses of the Great Wilderness to him would be like comparing apples to oranges.¡± Li Youren was horrified, ¡°Speaking of which, the auction is about to begin, so why haven¡¯t the Yang family members arrived yet?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t they here now?¡± Li Youyan squinted his eyes and looked ahead, just as a large group of people arrived impressively. This group of people was naturally the Yang family and others. With Yang Jin He leading the way, they dismounted and immediately saluted, ¡°Elder Brother Li, I apologize for making you wait.¡± ¡°Haha, speaking of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives! Little Brother Yang, you have come just in time, the auction is about to begin. Speaking of which, you have brought a great gift to our Li Family Commerce Group.¡± Li Youyan said with great joy. Yang Jin He oolitelv laughed, ¡°Elder Brother Li, vou are too kind. It was Yang Chen who proposed giving the Gravity Pill to the Li Family Commerce Group to handle, not me. If you want to thank someone, you should thank Yang Chen.¡± Today was the first day the Gravity Pill was being sold externally, so it was natural that Yang Chen had also come along with the Yang family members. Hearing Yang Jin He¡¯s words, Li Youyan immediately understood, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, you have amazed me once again.¡± ¡°The creation of the Gravity Pill was just a fluke for me, and it¡¯s not worth mentioning,¡± Yang Chen said modestly. ¡°If this is not worth mentioning, then I don¡¯t know what is worth showing off in my entire life. Hahaha, alright, let¡¯s not speak of pleasantries. Yang Chen, you created the Gravity Pill, so whether to publicize the creator is actually up to you.¡± Li Youyan said with his hands behind his back, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to publicize it, our Li Family Commerce Group has an obligation to keep the origins of the Gravity Pill a secret from outsiders.¡± Yang Chen considered for a moment and then exchanged a look with Yang Jin He. Yang Jin He conveyed his thoughts with his eyes, even without speaking, Yang Chen understood what he meant. Immediately, Yang Jin He smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for a young man to be so secretive. Elder Brother Li, just say that the creator of the Gravity Pill was Yang Chen. Let the outsiders know about the genius of our Yang family.¡± ¡°Good, Little Brother Yang is an open-minded person. When the news of Yang Chen being the creator of the Gravity Pill spreads, I don¡¯t know how shocked the major tribes will be. I can¡¯t help but look forward to seeing the expressions of those great tribes. Hahaha!¡± Li Youyan laughed heartily.. Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 78: Priceless Treasure_l Chapter 81: Chapter 78: Priceless Treasure_l Translator: 549690339 For the Li Family Commerce Group, the Yang family was regarded as an esteemed guest. Li Youyan naturally did not dare to be careless, arranging for the Yang family delegation to have VIP seats where they could watch the entire auction process from a high platform. Such treatment was reserved for only a few of the Great Tribes. The fact that the Yang family was able to enjoy such a privilege showed the sincerity of the Li Family Commerce Group towards them. Yang Chen and Yang Jin He were in the same room, a deliberate request made by Yang Jin He. After all, this Chamber of Commerce had gathered many people from various Great Tribes, and he did not dare to let Yang Chen out of his sight. If someone had any ill intentions, would not the Yang family have nowhere to even cry? ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, please enjoy the tea.¡± A maid from the Li Family Commerce Group poured tea for Yang Chen while occasionally stealing glances at him. She was clearly aware of his reputation. Yang Chen¡¯s observational skills were not bad either. Seeing the expression on the maid¡¯s face, he couldn¡¯t help showing a wry smile and then said, ¡°Thank you.¡± Her heart bloomed with happiness, she quickly replied, ¡°No need for formalities, Young Master Yang Chen. If you have any instructions, please feel free to call upon me. I will be at your service immediately.¡± Having said that, the maid hurriedly left. After leaving the room, seven or eight maids outside who had gathered to chatter asked, ¡°Xiao Fang, did you see Young Master Yang Chen? How is he? Does he look as tall and mighty as rumored?¡± ¡°Yes, did Young Master Yang Chen talk to you?¡± That girl named Xiao Fang blushed as if she was still immersed in the conversation with Yang Chen just now, and said excitedly, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen is exactly like the rumors, and he has a good temperament. He even said thank you to me. He is very well-mannered, not like those other young masters from the Great Tribes who don¡¯t even look at us.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°If I had known earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have given you this chance to serve tea and water. Xiao Fang, you must compensate me.¡± ¡°Young Master Yang Chen actually glanced at a maid like us? Ah, I can¡¯t believe I missed such a good opportunity.¡± ¡°If only I could marry Young Master Yang Chen, we maids would definitely be able to turn our lives around.¡± ¡°Dream on, there must be countless young ladies from various clans who want to marry Young Master Yang Chen. Let¡¯s save ourselves the trouble.¡± Yang Chen was in the room, unaware of the whispers and discussions of these maids. His eyes were focused on the auction hall. Yang Jin He said calmly, ¡°The auction has begun. Haha, today¡¯s auction is going to be interesting. So many tribes have gathered here, all for the Gravity Pill that you created.¡± ¡°The Li Family Commerce Group does have some background. Huh, what¡¯s the first auction item?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. At this moment, the auction had already started. Li Youyan personally presided over the auction. He was now standing on the high platform, holding a piece of ancient wood in his hand. The wood was green and full of vitality, but it was also covered in strange lumps, giving it an odd appearance. Li Youyan smiled and said, ¡°I believe many discerning people have already recognized this ancient wood. It is called Snake-patterned Wood, a unique branch from the Snake-patterned Tree found only in Monster Beast Mountain. ¡°I am sure everyone is aware of the benefits of Snake-patterned Wood. When placed on the body while cultivating, it can prevent cultivation deviations. Moreover, it can even speed up the recovery of wounds. Such a treasure, is there any reason for everyone not to want it? I announce that the starting price for the Snake-patterned Wood is 300 Spirit Stones!¡± As soon as the bidding price was announced, shouts immediately followed. ¡°400 Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°420!¡± Yang Jin He rubbed his chin, looking at the Snake-patterned Wood, and said lazily, ¡°Li Youyan is truly a businessman. He has managed to hype up an ordinary piece of Snake-patterned Wood to make it seem like a genuine treasure.¡±¡±ls this snake-patterned wood really that bad?¡± Yang Chen asked with feigned curiosity. Of course, he was already quite familiar with snake-patterned wood. Yang Jin He laughed, ¡°Those chambers of commerce trick small clans who have never entered the Monster Beast Mountain with these fancy things every year. Those small clans don¡¯t know whether these treasures are good or bad since they¡¯ve never been in there. Look at the great tribes, they¡¯re all so composed and no one is rushing for these items. Only those small clans who have never seen the world are deceived by Li Youyan.¡± ¡°This snake-patterned wood does indeed have the effect of resisting demonic fire, but in reality, it doesn¡¯t do much. All the major tribes have their own methods to resist demonic fire, and as for speeding up wound healing, a bottle of elixir can solve the problem. Those small clans just can¡¯t figure that out.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen had a look of wry amusement on his face. In the end, a small clan from the Che family became the scapegoat, buying the snake-patterned wood at the price of 500 spirit stones. The snake-patterned wood was just the beginning. There were plenty more dazzling treasures that Li Youyan had collected over the year that caused quite a stir at the auction. However, many of the great tribes did not make a move, choosing to watch and wait, clearly all waiting for the appearance of the ¡®Gravity Pill¡¯. Li Youyan could also see the eagerness of those great tribes, and today he wasn¡¯t so ready to reveal the Gravity Pill, he was playing the suspense game. With that in mind, Li Youyan brought out another box. The box had an extremely delicate packaging and gave a strong visual effect. Quickly, Li Youyan opened the box, and then a brightly colored, fiery red Lingcao appeared in many people¡¯s sight. ¡°I believe everyone has heard of this grass. This is Chi Yang Grass. If one simply consumes and refines it, it can clear the senses and strengthen the body. Furthermore, it is the main material for refining many elixirs. This grass is very rare, so I don¡¯t need to say much more. The starting bid is 400 spirit stones!¡± ¡°600 spirit stones!¡± ¡°700!¡± The Chi Yang Grass was quite useful for many clans. That¡¯s because one of the main ingredients for a first-grade perfect elixir is the Chi Yang Grass. And Chi Yang Grass is only found in the Monster Beast Mountain, so for many people, the value of this Chi Yang grass is quite considerable. Yang Chen stared at the Chi Yang Grass, his brow furrowing gradually. ¡°What¡¯s the matter!¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s unusual expression, Yang Jin He asked curiously, ¡°Are you interested in this Chi Yang Grass?¡± Yang Chen gave a noncommittal nod, ¡°Clan Leader, I sincerely ask for your help in bidding for this Chi Yang Grass. As a return, I will give double profit to the Clan Leader after I profit from the Gravity Pill!¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yang Jin He waved his hand, ¡°It¡¯s just a few thousand spirit stones. As the Clan Leader, I can afford it. As for returning it to me, don¡¯t mention it again. However, I must remind you that although the Chi Yang Grass has some effects, they¡¯re not that significant and the elixir made from it is not essential for martial artists. You must think twice before you act.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, I have thought it through.¡± Yang Chen said earnestly. He indeed had thought it through. Are you kidding? Where on earth is this Chi Yang Grass? Li Youyan had just auctioned off a priceless treasure.. Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 79: Gravity Pill Auction Begins_l Chapter 82: Chapter 79: Gravity Pill Auction Begins_l Translator: 549690339 This grass was actually called ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯, a very rare spiritual grass. It could be said that even in Yang Chen¡¯s previous life, in those flourishing lands, this type of spiritual grass was extremely hard to come by. What¡¯s worth mentioning is that the appearance of ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ is very similar to the commonly seen ¡®Chi Yang Grass¡¯. In his previous life, Yang Chen had read through ancient books and compared Starflame Grass to Chi Yang Grass. Although they were indeed difficult to tell apart, there were some subtle differences. Of course, just because their appearances were similar, it didn¡¯t mean that the effects of ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ and ¡®Chi Yang Grass¡¯ were similar. Their values were simply worlds apart. Once the Starflame Grass matured, its grass would transform into flowers, generating ¡®Flame of Profound Stars¡¯ seeds inside the flowers. These seeds would become the dream of every Alchemist, the ¡®Seed of Strange Fire¡¯! Once this seed was refined, it would ignite a flame within the martial artist¡¯s body, and this flame would be none other than Mysterious Fire Star! Flame of Profound Stars! This was the precious aspect of Starflame Grass which was extremely hard to find. Yang Chen had not encountered it in his previous life. But he didn¡¯t expect that he would actually come across such a treasure in the Great Wilderness. Furthermore, it was being auctioned off at a starting price of four hundred spirit stones. If someone outside were to discover this, it would surely cause a bloodbath. ¡°It¡¯s simply a matter of luck!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes shone brightly. Fortunately, Yang Jin He still gave face. After Yang Chen spoke, Yang Jin He directly and bluntly said: ¡°One thousand spirit stones!¡± He directly increased the price by three hundred spirit stones based on the previous bid of seven hundred spirit stones. ¡°One thousand one hundred spirit stones. Brother from upstairs, our Wen Family is in urgent need of this Chi Yang Grass. I wonder if you could give up and let us have it?¡± The bidder spoke. Although it was just a simple sentence, it caused an uproar. ¡°Wen Family? The Great Tribal wen Family?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the Wen Family to come as well. I wonder who is fighting with them for this Chi Yang Grass.¡± The bidder¡¯s seemingly polite words were actually heard as an attempt to use the name of the Great Tribal Family to pressure others. This made Yang Jin He somewhat hesitant. He glanced at Yang Chen and saw Chen¡¯s determined gaze without any intention to back down. With a heavy heart, he said solemnly, ¡°What a pitv! Our Yanq familv¡¯s generation, Yang Chen, is also in urgent need of Chi Yang Grass to refine elixirs. If Brother Wen really wants this Chi Yang Grass, let¡¯s bid fairly. I¡¯ll offer one thousand three hundred spirit stones!¡± This made the Wen Family¡¯s faces downstairs turn gloomy. ¡°Father, how dare the Yang Family fight with us for things? Are they tired of living?¡± A young man in the pavilion with a grim expression said, ¡°Father, I have great use for this Chi Yang Grass. Miss Zhang is quite fond of this grass. If I manage to win this auction and give it to her, I¡¯ll surely win her heart.¡± Seeing his son¡¯s impatience, the head of the Wen Family snorted, ¡°All you know is how to win the heart of that little girl from the Zhang Family. Don¡¯t you have any serious thoughts in your head?¡± ¡°But, Father, we cannot swallow this insult today. If the Yang Family dares to rob us, shouldn¡¯t we teach them a lesson, otherwise they might do whatever they want to us in the future?¡± The young man gritted his teeth. With his chin in his hand, the head of the Wen Family pondered for a moment, ¡°The Yang Family is indeed going too far, but we really can¡¯t rob this Chi Yang Grass.¡± ¡°What? Why can¡¯t we?¡± Wen Changhe widened his eyes. ¡°Humph, according to some insider information I got, the Gravity Pill, the finale treasure of this auction, was created by the Yang Family, and it can even be mass-produced. The most important thing is that the creator of this elixir is none other than Yang Chen, the one mentioned earlier by the Yang Family Patriarch. In the future, if we want to buy a large amount of Gravity Pills, we must build a good relationship with the Yang Family, otherwise the sky-high price offered by the Li Family Commerce Group, we won¡¯t be able to get many.¡± With a cold voice, the head of the Wen Family said, ¡°You should forget about that little girl from the Zhang Family for now. Put the interests of the family first. Let¡¯s not fight over this Chi Yang Grass.¡± ¡°Father, do you actually believe those insider rumors? Yang Chen is only a little kid. How could he possibly refine an elixir like the Gravity Pill? Besides, the effects of the Gravity Pill are just hearsay, not to be taken seriously. I think it¡¯s mostly rumors.¡± Wen Changhe was unwilling to accept this. His infatuation with Miss Zhang from the Zhang Family had reached the point of being unable to forget her even for a moment. ¡°Shut up.¡± The face of the head of the Wen Family turned cold: ¡°How dare you disobey my words?¡± ¡°Father¡­ Yes, yes, father.¡± Wen Changhe trembled and felt terrified; he didn¡¯t dare to speak anymore. After giving his son a glare, the head of the Wen Family didn¡¯t continue to bid. Many people who were looking forward to the excitement sighed in disappointment. In the end, Yang Jin He obtained the ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ for a price of one thousand three hundred spirit stones. Then, the maid quickly fetched the Starflame Grass and personally handed it over to Yang Jin He, who also paid the spirit stones. With the Starflame Grass in hand, Yang Jin He smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, this Chi Yang Grass belongs to you now. It¡¯s strange that the Wen Family gave up so easily, which is quite contrary to their usual behavior. As one of the Twelve Great Tribes, the Wen family is known for their domineering behavior.¡± Receiving the Starflame Grass, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t hide his happiness. ¡°I apologize for causing you trouble with the Wen family,¡± he said. ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry about it. With all the disputes our Yang family has had with the Great Tribes, what can the other tribes do to our Yang family? A little friction in these matters would not seem like a big deal to those Great Tribes. Our Yang family has also managed to establish a foothold among the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness, and we didn¡¯t achieve that by being weak!¡± Yang Jin He said decisively. This made Yang Chen have a few more likes for Yang Jin He. Isn¡¯t this the kind of determination the head of a family should have? Yang Chen owed the Yang family a huge favor today. Starflame Grass was extremely precious to him and given time, he must find a way to repay the Yang family. Otherwise, he would feel undeserving of this great gift. After all, with the spirit stones in his possession, it would be difficult for him to win the Starflame Grass at auction. Yang Jin He stroked his chin and smiled, ¡°Alright, the main event is coming. Li Youyan is about to reveal the Gravity Pill.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen also perked up and looked downstairs. Li Youyan had built up quite the anticipation for the Gravity Pill as the finale treasure. At this moment, he brought out the exquisite box containing the Gravity Pill and said loudly, ¡°Many of you must have heard about the finale treasure at our auction today. Since that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t keep you guessing any longer. As you may have already heard, the finale treasure we are auctioning off today from the Li Family Commerce Group is called the ¡®Gravity Pill¡¯.¡± ¡°This Gravity Pill was created by an extraordinary alchemy genius from the Yang Family, named Yang Chen. At a young age, he has already reached a level close to a Second-Grade Alchemist. Moreover, this Gravity Pill can be considered as a First Grade Perfect Elixir. Its effect is that it can unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artists by one level! ¡± As soon as these words fell, there was a commotion in the hall, and soon, there were hissing sounds of people inhaling cold air. Every word Li Youyan said was more shocking than the last.. Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 80: Want to Decompose His Elixir?_l Chapter 83: Chapter 80: Want to Decompose His Elixir?_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level?¡± ¡°Is that a joke?¡± ¡°How is this possible!¡± ¡°If this is true, with this elixir, my Martial Arts Cultivation can be upgraded from Body Refining Realm 8th level to the 9th level. In this case, I might still have the chance to break through the Spiritual Martial Realm in my lifetime.¡± ¡°This treasure was created by a young man from the Yang family?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, that Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Are you kidding? A youngster can create an elixir with such an effect?¡± There was a flurry of discussion among the audience, Li Youyan¡¯s words undoubtedly stirred up the crowd. In the loft occupied by the Feng family, Feng Xuewu and her father Feng Changkong were also paying attention to the auction¡¯s every move. After hearing about the Gravity Pill, Feng Changkong laughed out loud: ¡°Hahaha, this kid is really beyond people¡¯s expectations, Gravity Pill, tsk tsk, this is a rare treasure. If it can be mass-produced, the overall strength of an entire clan will be enhanced as a result. I wonder how many people will be envious of this treasure when it comes out.¡± Because of this, the Yang family would become a hot commodity. ¡°Father, is this Gravity Pill really created by Yang Chen?¡± Feng Xuewu couldn¡¯t help but feel incredulous. Feng Changkong muttered: ¡°In my heart, I actually can¡¯t believe it either, but when I think about it carefully, there are too many impossible things about that kid. Maybe, he really created this Gravity Pill. However, the effect is still uncertain, so whatever the case, we must first win the auction.¡± As he spoke, Feng Changkong turned to look at Feng Xuewu: ¡°Xuewu, father wants to ask you something.¡± ¡°Father, please speak.¡± Feng Xuewu said gently. ¡°You don¡¯t have any aversion to this kid, right?¡± Feng Changkong asked. ¡°No.¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s face flushed red to the neck upon hearing this. ¡°As long as you have no aversion to him¡­¡± Feng Changkong sighed. This Yang Chen had an astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation talent, was a Dan Medical expert, and had now created the Gravity Pill¡­ He suddenly felt that his own precious daughter might not even be worthy of Yang Chen. But if his own daughter wasn¡¯t worthy of him, who in the Great Wilderness could be worthy of Yang Chen? His thoughts had gradually settled down. At this moment, the auction had already entered a noisy state. ¡°Everyone, quiet down, just give me, Elder Wang, some face, alright?¡± Suddenly, an old voice came from a pavilion. The voice was powerful and suppressed the clamor of the audience, showing the strength of the speaker¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation. ¡°Wang Family Ancestor?¡± Many insightful people were taken aback. ¡°The Wang Family Ancestor has actually come out.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Wang Family Ancestor, it¡¯s rumored that his Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level.¡± Yang Jinhe was also shocked, saying, ¡°Yang Chen, your Gravity Pill can¡¯t be kept low-key today, even the Wang Family Ancestor has been attracted. This old fellow hasn¡¯t appeared in public view for several years. No one from our Yang family has reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level yet.¡± At this moment, as soon as the Wang Family Ancestor spoke up, the noise below the stage stopped immediately. The Wang Family Ancestor then said, ¡°Elder Li, I¡¯d like to ask you a few questions about this Gravity Pill, you don¡¯t mind, do you?¡± ¡°Haha, Elder Wang¡¯s presence in our Li Family is an honor, so naturally, I will answer any question about the Gravity Pill completely and honestly. Besides, I¡¯m supposed to provide a detailed explanation about the Gravity Pill anyway.¡± Li Youyan laughed loudly.¡±Well, let me ask you this. With such effects of Gravity Pill, there must be some side effects, right? We both know that a medicine is always a bit poisonous, and elixirs without side effects are extremely rare,¡± said Wang Family Ancestor. ¡°Haha, Brother Wang, you must be joking. This Gravity Pill has no side effects, and I, Li Youyan, can guarantee it with the reputation of the Li Family Commerce Group!¡± Li Youyan said with a faint smile. ¡°What!¡± Wang Family Ancestor could hardly maintain his composure: ¡°Are your words true?¡± ¡°True,¡± Li Youyan answered without hesitation. ¡°However, although there are no side effects, you should not assume that you can take this elixir indefinitely. This elixir only has the best effects when used for the first time, and it can unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level. But the second and third times, the effects won¡¯t be as good. Moreover, three times is the limit. The fourth time, the pill will have no effect.¡± When Wang Family Ancestor heard this, he stroked his beard, his tone revealing urgency: ¡°I see, even so, the effect of this Gravity Pill is still astonishing. You say that this elixir was created by Yang Chen of the Yang Family. Haha, it turns out that we have such a genius in Da Huang. It seems that I will have to visit the Yang Family personally. As for now, Brother Li, can we start the auction?¡± Li Youyan certainly wouldn¡¯t hesitate, saying, ¡°If everyone has no doubts, the Gravity Pill auction can begin now, starting at 1,000 Spirit Stones!¡± The shout of 1,000 Spirit Stones immediately put off many Small Clans¡¯ ideas of vying for the Gravity Pill. However, the Great Tribes wouldn¡¯t give up so easily. What does 1,000 Spirit Stones mean to the Great Tribes? ¡°2,000 Spirit Stones,¡± suddenly, Feng Changkong of the Feng Family also shouted. ¡°2,200.¡± ¡°2,300!¡± Seeing such a scramble, Yang Jin He¡¯s face revealed a look of surprise: ¡°Hahaha, wonderful! In the blink of an eye, it¡¯s more than 2,000 Spirit Stones. Now, the rise of the Yang Family is in sight.¡± Honestly speaking, Yang Chen was also a little surprised by this outcome. In his previous life, his Gravity Pill was only sold for just over 1,500 Spirit Stones. He didn¡¯t expect that in Da Huang, the price could be doubled. It seems that indeed rarity makes something valuable. ¡°3,400 Spirit Stones,¡± Wang Family Ancestor, with a red face and thick neck, lowered his voice: ¡°Feng Family¡¯s kid, if your father Feng Wuyang were here, I, Wang Dachui, would have no problem giving up this Gravity Pill. But you, a junior, also want to compete with your senio?¡± Feng Changkong chuckled twice before backing away: ¡°Since Elder Wang loves this Gravity Pill so much, this junior will no longer compete with him.¡± ¡°Father, are we just giving up like this?¡± Feng Xuewu couldn¡¯t help but ask. Feng Changkong sighed, ¡°What can we do if we continue to fight? The Wang Family Ancestor is determined to win this Gravity Pill. Most likely, he wants to take it back and dissect it with the intention of refining it himself. If we really fight for it, with Wang Dachui¡¯s domineering nature, we can¡¯t steal it, we will only attract enemies. Moreover, we don¡¯t just have this one way. Compared with Wang Family Ancestor, we still have some shortcuts.¡± ¡°What shortcut?¡± Feng Xuewu asked in surprise. ¡°This¡­ Xuewu, with your intelligence, you must understand what your father means.¡± Feng Changkong said with a smile: ¡°Your relationship with the kid from the Yang Family is good. If you ask him, it¡¯s not a problem to owe him a favor. Besides, getting closer to this kid and establishing a good relationship can also be beneficial.¡± Upon hearing this, Feng Xuewu was slightly taken aback. Then, she said, not knowing whether she was happy or worried, ¡°Father, daughter understands.¡± Having heard Feng Changkong¡¯s concession, Wang family Ancestor grinned, ¡°Humph, that¡¯s more like it! 3,400 Spirit Stones, nobody else is competing, the pill is mine!¡± In the end, Wang family Ancestor¡¯s imposing manner still suppressed everyone, and the Gravity Pill fell into his hands at 3,400 Spirit Stones. This made Yang Jin He sigh in relief: ¡°This is a bit unfavorable.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise. ¡°Wang Family, as a Great Tribe, is actually the number one Great Tribe in alchemy. And this Wang Family Ancestor, Wang Dachui, is the first alchemy master in the Wang family, even perhaps the first alchemy master in the entire Da Huang. He has reached the Third Grade Alchemist. Letting him take away the Gravity Pill so soon, he will likely try to break down the Gravity Pill and then study the alchemy method of the Gravity Pill, ¡± said Yang Jin He frowning: ¡°This could greatly affect the interests of our Yang Family.¡± Yang Chen heard this, first puzzled, then laughed bitterly: ¡°Clan Leader, you are worrying too much. This Wang Family Ancestor, no matter what, cannot analyze any useful results.¡± Joking aside, the elixir that he crafted wanted to be dissected? It might be possible, but it¡¯s definitely not something that could be accomplished by a Third Grade Alchemist. Fourth delivery, happy holidays to everyone Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Chapter 81: Perfect Match_l Chapter 84: Chapter 81: Perfect Match_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Jinhe clearly didn¡¯t take Yang Chen¡¯s words to heart. He just thought it was the confidence of a young man and muttered to himself, ¡°Oh well, just go with the flow and see how things go. At least for now, the sale of the Gravity Pills is not bad. Speaking of which, Yang Chen, the auction ended with more than three thousand spirit stones. If we were to sell them in bulk in the future, what do you think would be the most appropriate way to sell the Gravity Pills?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin, pondered for a while, and said earnestly, ¡°This matter must not be taken lightly. Wang Dachui spent more than three thousand spirit stones to buy the Gravity Pill. If the price of the Gravity Pill is set too low, it might inevitably make Wang Dachui feel uncomfortable. Judging by his character, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯s not the type who would settle for taking a loss.¡± ¡°If the price is set too high, it may also affect the sales results of the bulk orders,¡± Yang Chen said calmly. Yang Jinhe nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Yang Chen, at such a young age, your analysis of matters is so thorough, I¡¯m quite surprised. What you said is right, the most difficult part of selling Gravity Pills now is actually defining the price. How much to set is something that we really need to think carefully about.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan on getting involved in the pricing matter. In fact, he had his own ideas about the sale of Gravity Pills. However, since Yang Jinhe was the clan leader, there was no need for him to interfere in front of Yang Jinhe; otherwise, it might cause offense. As his thoughts raced, suddenly there was a knock on the door. Yang Jinhe looked puzzled and said, ¡°Come in.¡± The people who entered the room were none other than Feng Xuewu and her father, Feng Changkong. Their visit was a surprise to both Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe. ¡°Brother Feng, it¡¯s been a few days since we last met, and your style is still the same,¡± Yang Jinhe said with a smile. Feng Changkong raised his hand and said, ¡°Chief Yang, I knew you would be here too. Yang Chen, you little rascal, you¡¯re really surprising me more and more.¡± Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Uncle Feng, you flatter me. By the way, why are you and Miss Feng here¡­¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s face turned red, ¡°I didn¡¯t intend to mention this, but¡­the temptation of the Gravity Pill is just too great for me. That¡¯s why after failing the competition, I decided to shamelessly come and ask for one. As far as I know, this Gravity Pill should be on sale in bulk in the future.¡± This made Yang Jinhe slightly surprised, thinking to himself about how well-informed the Feng family was. The news of the Gravity Pills being sold in bulk was not fully blocked, but there were not many leaks. Only the Li family and some other tribes close to the Yang family were aware of it, but the Feng family had also learnt about it. At this Yang Jinhe took a deep breath, realizing that the intelligence network of the great tribes should not be underestimated. ¡°Of course, Chief Yang, you can rest assured about this matter. When it comes to business, I would never break the rules. Before Gravity Pill hits the market, I¡¯ll pay whatever price that old Wang family ghost is willing to pay. I wonder if Chief Yang would be willing¡­¡± Feng Changkong said sincerely. Yang Jinhe laughed, ¡°It¡¯s not that I, as the clan leader, am unwilling; rather, as Brother Feng knows, the creator of the Gravity Pill, Yang Chen, has more authority over the Pill than I do before it goes on the market.¡± Hearing this, Feng Changkong showed no surprise. His eyes turned towards Yang Chen, and he secretly signaled Feng Xuewu. Feng Xuewu, being as smart as she was, quickly understood her father¡¯s meaning and repeatedly said, ¡°Yang Chen, if you think it¡¯s inappropriate, we can add more to the price, it¡¯s no big deal.¡± For all major tribes, having the Gravity Pill earlier meant having an advantage sooner. They didn¡¯t mind spending a little more money. When Yang Chen saw Feng Xuewu¡¯s attitude and Feng Changkong¡¯s intention, he couldn¡¯t help but smile and asked a seemingly irrelevant question, ¡°Senior Feng, how is your injury?¡± Upon mentioning this, Feng Changkong seemed to suddenly wake up and said, ¡°I almost forgot about it. Yang Chen, my friend, thanks to your methods, my father¡¯s recovery has been remarkable and his health is improving greatly. This is all because of you, and my father has instructed me to make sure to thank you when I see you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for thanks. Since Senior Feng has promised to repay me, he will surely not go back on his word. In that case, I¡¯ll take this Gravity Pill as a gift to celebrate Senior Feng¡¯s recovery in advance,¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Then he took out a Gravity Pill from his storage bag and handed it directly to Feng Changkong. ¡°Xuewu, hurry up and get the spirit stones,¡± Feng Changkong said excitedly, looking at the Gravity Pill that was exactly the same as the one at the auction. Yang Chen quickly waved his hand, ¡°Uncle Feng, there¡¯s no need for spirit stones. Have you ever seen someone take a gift and then accept the spirit stones in return?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong looked deeply at Yang Chen.He increasingly felt that the spirit of this young man could not be overshadowed by anyone from the Great Wilderness. What is spirit? In terms of appearance, demeanor, and temperament, Yang Chen was top-notch. Combined with his talent and techniques, Feng Changkong felt that his father¡¯s proposal to marry Feng Xuewu to Yang Chen was an extremely wise decision. It seemed that his father¡¯s insight was far more astute than his own. With this in mind, he didn¡¯t want to be ambiguous about this matter any longer, and said directly, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t be polite. There is actually a private matter I would like to discuss with you, Chief Yang.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Jinhe was slightly taken aback, then said, ¡°Yang Chen, you can go back to the clan with the Second Elder and the others first. Remember not to venture off too far.¡± ¡°Yes, Clan Leader.¡± Yang Chen knew that Yang Jinhe was worried about his safety, and if he went out without an elder accompanying him, Yang Jinhe would not be at ease. He had no intentions of wandering off, so after glancing at Feng Xuewu, he bid farewell with folded hands. Feng Xuewu, on the other hand, blushed and lowered her head. Based on a woman¡¯s intuition, she had some anticipation of what her father would say next. ¡°Brother Feng, what do you want to discuss with me?¡± Yang Jinhe asked curiously. Feng Changkong didn¡¯t beat around the bush, ¡°I wonder what Chief Yang thinks of my daughter Feng Xuewu.¡± This surprised Yang Jinhe, and he glanced at Feng Xuewu, ¡°Brother Feng, don¡¯t joke about this. Xuewu is a fine young lady with excellent character, talent, and looks. The Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness are not blind, and her reputation as one of the Three Great Golden Hairpins is well deserved. To be humble, Xuewu is indeed the Phoenix of the Feng family. For you to ask for my opinion, I must admit that it is truly embarrassing.¡± ¡°Then, do you think Xuewu and Yang Chen are a good match?¡± Feng Changkong hinted. ¡°Oh?¡± This time Yang Jinhe was genuinely surprised. It was always middle-ranking tribes that attempted to climb up the ranks by marrying into great tribes, but never before had a great tribe proposed to marry their daughter to a young master from a middle-ranking tribe. This was indeed a rare occurrence. Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t help but be tempted. If they were to form a marriage alliance with the Feng family, linking Yang Chen and Feng Xuewu together, the future of the Yang family rising to become a great tribe would be all but assured with the help of the Feng family. Feng Xuewu was not just an ordinary girl from the Feng family, but the granddaughter of their old ancestor Feng Wuyang, which made this proposition even more significant. With this realization, Yang Jinhe took a deep breath and exclaimed, ¡°A perfect match! A perfect match indeed!¡± He was joking ¨C with the proposal laid out before him already, how could he not save face for the Feng family? ¡°Haha, as long as Little Brother Yang thinks it¡¯s a perfect match, that¡¯s enough.¡± Feng Changkong laughed heartily, ¡°So, what are your thoughts on this matter?¡± Feng Xuewu listened to the conversation between the two, burying her head even lower. Her enchanting appearance was truly captivating. Yang Jinhe was just a step away from agreeing to this proposal, but upon further thought, he realized that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t the kind of person to just accept whatever came his way. He sighed and said, ¡°Ultimately, it comes down to whether the two young people are truly in love. As you know, Yang Chen has grown up an orphan. Although I am his elder, I cannot decide his marriage for him. Of course, I will ask for his opinion. I am confident that Yang Chen will not refuse.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I will await the good news from you, Brother Yang, haha. As long as you agree, we can then discuss the details of the marriage.¡± Feng Changkong laughed. Yang Jinhe nodded heavily, clearly understanding Feng Changkong¡¯s intentions. It seemed that Feng Xuewu had no objections to the marriage either. He repeatedly assured with clasped hands, ¡°I will!¡± Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 82: The Trial Battle Begins_l Chapter 85: Chapter 82: The Trial Battle Begins_l Translator: 549690339 After this matter was resolved, Feng Changkong led Feng Xuewu and left the auction together. Inside the carriage, Feng Changkong took a deep breath: ¡°Xuewu, I privately arranged a marriage for you, you don¡¯t feel unhappy, do you?¡± ¡°Father, I know that you care about me. Actually, you asked for my opinion, and I didn¡¯t refuse.¡± Feng Xuewu said with a smile. ¡°How do you feel about that kid?¡± Feng Changkong became curious. ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t feel anything, but later¡­¡± Feng Xuewu smiled slightly: ¡°I always feel like I am not good enough for him. He gives the impression of a lofty sun, with a dazzling light that makes people can¡¯t help but gather around him, but, can only gaze from a distance.¡± ¡°How could that be possible?¡± Feng Changkong was surprised. Feng Xuewu smiled gracefully: ¡°I think my grandfather was right, he can even be compared to Zhang Meiren from the Great Wilderness back then. That peerless genius. But no matter what, I still want to give it a try, even if trying to get close to that dazzling light might hurt myself.¡± As anticipated by the Yang family, the Gravity Pill became the most popular topic in the Great Wilderness. This topic also increased the pressure on Yang Jin He from various clans. The pressure came from foreign clan leaders who personally asked whether there were extra Gravity Pills available, which made Yang Jin He¡¯s mouth sore from constantly rejecting them. This was also related to the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. After all, whether it was the Great Tribes or Small Clans, who wouldn¡¯t want their Martial Arts Cultivation to improve before the Hundred Clans Trial Battle and achieve excellent results in the competition? The Yang family certainly understood what the other clans wanted, but how could they release their trump card before the Hundred Clans Trial Battle? Selling Gravity Pills in bulk would enhance the strength of other clans, causing their own geniuses to be defeated in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, which was not something Yang Jin He wanted to see. So no matter what pressure came from the outside, Yang Jin He always gave the same answer: there were no extra Gravity Pills. As for what happens next, it¡¯s none of the Yang family¡¯s business. Later, the Yang family announced the closure of external access for the clan, and began to thoroughly prepare for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. Because the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was approaching, it was not far away. Yang Chen also began to prepare busily for this. Now, Yang Chen was in his room, carefully examining the abundant resources in his storage bag. He sighed in admiration: ¡°It seems that occasionally being high-profile is not a bad idea. At least I wouldn¡¯t have these resources if it wasn¡¯t for that.¡± The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in this storage bag were given to him by Yang Jin He to help him improve his Martial Arts Cultivation before the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. ¡°These resources came just in time. I¡¯ve already felt the bottleneck of breaking through to the Seventh Layer of Body Refining Realm. Now, with these resources, I can break through the Seventh Layer in one fell swoop. Though, I am not sure if the Medicinal Bath made from these resources can push my cultivation level to what layer,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. Then, he began to work on the preparation of the Medicinal Bath. After a full day and a night, Yang Chen opened his bright and spirited eyes from the Medicinal Bath he had been soaking in. ¡°Incredible, I not only broke through to the Seventh Layer of Body Refining Realm but also reached its peak!¡± Yang Chen was delighted with his cultivation progress. The Seventh Layer of Body Refining Realm, over two thousand pounds of force in a single punch, would cause the Earth to tremble. Yang Chen revealed a satisfied smile: ¡°I don¡¯t know how many geniuses there will be in this Hundred Clans Trial Battle. However, no matter what, I must enter the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain. What I lack most now are resources. Since Monster Beast Mountain is considered a treasure land, I can¡¯t miss it.¡± His goal was not merely the Body Refining Realm, but the Spirit Martial Realm, Origin Martial Realm, and even the True Martial Realm above that! Only when he reaches that level can he soar in the vast sky! Today should also be the day the Yang family sets out for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.¡± Yang Chen calculated the time and bitterly smiled: ¡°I thought I¡¯d have some more time to cultivate the Starflame Grass. If the Starflame Grass could bloom and produce seeds, ingesting it would grant me the Mysterious Star Flame¡­ However, it¡¯s not something that can be done overnight. I¡¯ll have to prepare for it later.¡± Yang Chen was not a hesitant person. Once he had thought it through, he immediately got ready to go. As expected, when he walked out the door, the Yang family team heading to the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was already prepared. ¡°Yang Chen, you came just in time. My dad sent me to get you.¡± Yang Wu smiled with a grin. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m not late. Yang Chen, are you all prepared?¡± Yang Yuan asked kindly. ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan, I¡¯m all set and ready to go. By the way, the Yang family has two quotas. Who get¡¯s the other one besides me?¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise. He originally thought it would be Yang Wu, but it seemed that Yang Wu wasn¡¯t preparing for the battle. ¡°Brother Chen, it¡¯s me.¡± Yang Yiming jumped out from somewhere and said cheerfully. Yang Chen was stunned: ¡°Yi Ming?¡± Yang Yiming scratched his head: ¡°After taking the Gravity Pill, my Martial Arts Cultivation has improved rapidly. Now, I¡¯m already at the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm. Of course, I¡¯m still far behind Brother Wu and you.¡± ¡°Hey, kid, the clan gave you the quota for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, so don¡¯t let me down.¡± Yang Wu said in an annoyed tone. Yang Chen touched his chin: ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Yiming bitterly smiled: ¡°It¡¯s like this. I actually thought that Brother Wu should go, as he would be more suitable, but the clan decided against it because he lost an arm and his fighting strength might be reduced. They thought he wasn¡¯t suitable, so they let me go instead.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. The choice made by the Yang family was undoubtedly a huge mistake. The Hundred Clans Trial Battle was a genuine battle of swords and knives, where fists and feet had no eyes and even casualties were possible. Although Yang Wu had lost an arm, he was not weak when fighting against bandits, while Yang Yiming lacked experience in this aspect. However, having said that, it was normal for the Yang family to have concerns since Yang Yiming was in better physical condition with both arms intact.. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 83: Ring Battle_l Chapter 86: Chapter 83: Ring Battle_l Translator: 549690339 Shortly thereafter, the Yang family¡¯s team set off in high spirits, heading towards the venue for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. The venue for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was at the foot of the Great Desolate Dragon Tiger Mountain, which was located in a remote area near Monster Beast Mountain, making it an ideal place for combat. The Yang family¡¯s team arrived neither early nor late, but their timing seemed a bit off, as they ran into the Wang family¡¯s team as soon as they arrived. As the saying goes, enemies are bound to cross paths. Upon encountering each other, Yang Chen, Yang Wu, and the others saw Wang Ren and Wang De, the Wang brothers. Yang Chen had quite a few grievances with Wang Ren and Wang De, especially Wang Ren, who had lost to Yang Chen in the field of alchemy in their last encounter. With a bitter heart, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Brother, Yang Chen is also participating in the Trial Battle.¡± Wang De raised his eyebrows and glanced at Yang Chen disdainfully. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Yang Yiming didn¡¯t like it and shouted. Yang Chen also noticed Wang De¡¯s malicious gaze but did not hurry to speak. Wang De slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, your Yang family¡¯s departure is quite grand. I just wonder if you¡¯ll be as spirited on your way back. I hope that when your team returns, it won¡¯t be too disgraceful.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about that. What I hope for your Wang family is not to forget your past failures and avoid falling down at the same old place.¡± Yang Chen yawned lazily. ¡°Hmph, you¡¯ll only know fear when you¡¯re up on the stage.¡± Wang De snorted. ¡°Oh? We¡¯re only good at talking? Wang De, if you dare, roll up your sleeves and have a few rounds with me right here. Believe it or not, I can make your parents not even recognize you.¡± Yang Yiming rolled up his sleeves, ready to start a fight. Remembering Yang Yiming¡¯s sharp tongue that only hurt others without benefit to himself, Wang De shivered a bit, showing some fear. However, he couldn¡¯t just let it go, but neither side wanted to cause trouble at this place. Before they could start fighting, they were quickly pulled back by the elders of their respective clans. Wang Ren gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Brother, we must not let the Yang family look good. ¡± Wang De sneered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my martial arts cultivation had already reached the peak of the Fifth Level of the Body Refining Realm. With the Gravity Pill given to me by our ancestor, my martial arts cultivation has now leaped directly to the Sixth Stage of Body Refining Realm. Hmph, the championship of this Trial Battle is practically already mine. As for those pieces of trash, Yang Chen and Yang Yiming, I will deal with them slowly.¡± On the Yang family¡¯s side, a small ripple was raised due to the previous altercation. Although Yang Wu did not participate in the battle, he did his homework. With an awkward expression, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, how much research do you have on the geniuses of the various clans?¡± ¡°I know nothing.¡± Yang Chen scratched his head, embarrassed. Probably no one else was like him, participating in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle without knowing anything about the geniuses of the major tribes. If word got out, it would be a laughingstock. ¡°Well¡­¡± Yang Wu said helplessly, ¡°To be honest, there isn¡¯t much difference between this Hundred Clans Trial Battle and previous ones. The most powerful group of geniuses from the major tribes already have martial arts cultivation at the early stage of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm. Some even reached the mid-stage of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm. But the real trump card lies with Wang De.¡± ¡°What happened to Wang De?¡± Yang Yiming asked curiously. Yang Wu sighed, ¡°As you all know, our Yang family auctioned off that Gravity Pill, which ended up in the Wang family¡¯s hands. Wang Dachui then gave that unique Gravity Pill to Wang De. Wang De¡¯s martial arts cultivation originally reached the fifth level peak of the Body Refining Realm. After taking the Gravity Pill, he directly leaped past the bottleneck of the fifth level and reached the peak of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm.¡± ¡°What, he reached the peak of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm!¡± Yang Yiming was shocked.This¡­ Such martial arts cultivation directly causes other geniuses to despair. ¡°Yes, the key point is here. That Wang De was complacent, using the Gravity Pill refined by Yang Chen to make a breakthrough in his martial arts cultivation. Now it can be said that he has become a big trouble.¡± Yang Wu said gloomily, ¡°The martial arts cultivation at the peak of the sixth stage of the Body Refining Realm is really disturbing.¡± ¡°Then, Brother Chen, what is your martial arts cultivation now.¡± Yang Yiming thought about his confrontation with Wang De, suddenly thought of Yang Chen, and wanted to find some sense of security. Yang Chen smiled slightly without speaking. Yang Wu was also curious, ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen, what is your martial arts cultivation now?¡± Seeing that he can¡¯t hide it, Yang Chen glanced around and whispered a few words. ¡°What!¡± Yang Wu and Yang Yiming looked at each other in amazement, and then both were stunned on the spot. ¡°Brother Chen, you have actually reached the seventh level of Body Refining Realm¡­¡± ¡°Shh¡­¡± Yang Chen raised his finger and placed it on his lips, speaking slowly. Yang Wu quickly covered Yang Yiming¡¯s mouth: ¡°Keep your voice down, don¡¯t let the people from other clans hear it.¡± ¡°I was just so happy. It was so refreshing to see Wang De being so arrogant just now, thinking that he had won for sure, but who knew Brother Chen¡­ Uh, hehe, I won¡¯t say anymore.¡± Yang Yiming said with self-satisfaction. Yang Wu rolled his eyes and said displeasedly: ¡°Don¡¯t just rely on Yang Chen. In this trial battle, you also represent the Yang family. You can¡¯t lose too miserably.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Clan Leader trained me a lot to avoid losing face. There¡¯s still bruise on my body now.¡± Yang Yiming gritted his teeth and grinned. In such conversations, the Yang family had already found their own position. After waiting for about one incense stick¡¯s time, the people from the Great Wild Hundred Clans had gathered at the foot of Dragon Tiger Mountain. A large group of people crowded around the foot of the mountain, creating a magnificent scene. The Hundred Clans Trial Battle was co-organized by the Twelve Great Tribes. Now that everyone was here, representatives from the Twelve Great Tribes stepped forward. Feng family, Wang family, Wen family, and other tribes. Among them, Feng Changkong, the current leader of the Feng family, and the Murong family acted as representatives of the major tribes. Feng Changkong spoke loudly, ¡°Since everyone is here, then there¡¯s not much to say. I believe everyone is clear about the rules of the trial battle.¡± ¡°Here, there are a total of sixty rings. In one incense stick¡¯s time, those who can stand on these sixty rings will directly enter the next round of competition. If they cannot stand on these rings, they will be eliminated!¡± Sixty rings are not too many. The Great Wild Hundred Clans are said to be a hundred clans, but that is just an overview. The actual number is far beyond one hundred. Today, there are at least five hundred participating geniuses, and the competition for the sixty rings is extremely brutal. However, at the same time, this also ignited the blood of many young people. They all looked eagerly at the rings, waiting for the start of the competition.. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 84: Genius from Various Sects_l Chapter 87: Chapter 84: Genius from Various Sects_l Translator: 549690339 Feng Changkong demonstrated the demeanor of a leader, with his hands behind his back: ¡°Remember, you have one incense stick¡¯s time to show your abilities; how you perform is up to you. I hope everyone will not hide their talents and waste this auspicious time.¡± ¡°In this trial battle, if you perform well and achieve first place, not only can you be exempted from submitting resources when entering Monster Beast Mountain, but you can also receive generous rewards jointly prepared by our Twelve Great Tribes. Now, Brother Murong, do you have anything to add?¡± ¡°Haha, Brother Feng has spoken comprehensively, I have nothing more to say.¡± The Clan Leader of the Murong Family was a middle-aged man with upturned eyebrows, embodying righteousness. Listening to Feng Changkong¡¯s words, he laughed heartily with his hands behind his back. Such a smile made it hard for people to harbor any animosity. Feng Changkong did not say more: ¡°Alright, light the incense!¡± Immediately, someone inserted the Big Incense and lit it. At the moment the Big Incense was lit, Feng Changkong shouted: ¡°Begin!¡± The moment these words fell, many geniuses were eager to have a go. ¡°This ring is mine!¡± ¡°You, get down!¡± At first, everyone was holding back a bit, but as time passed, the battles on the rings heated up. With only sixty rings and over five hundred people, nobody wanted to fall behind, everyone tried to be the first to stand on the ring>. In an instant, the battles on various rings were fierce everywhere. Some geniuses were indeed injured, but they were quickly rescued by their family elders and so were unharmed. ¡°This is really exciting!¡± Yang Yiming was thrilled by the atmosphere and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Brother Chen, when will it be our turn?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, when the incense is burned halfway and there is still half an hour left, it won¡¯t be too late.¡± Yang Chen said unhurriedly. In fact, he planned to wait until one-third of the incense was burned before venturing on. That would be the most appropriate time since going up too early would make his performance too dazzling, making him a target for a group attack. This was probably also the original intention of the Twelve Great Tribes. Not only testing individual strength but also wisdom. Those who really mounted the ring so early were undoubtedly foolish. It wasn¡¯t difficult to see that the geniuses from the major tribes, one by one, stood as steady as Mount Tai, with no intention of making their move. Right now, those fighting on the rings were mostly shrimp from small clans. However, seeing Yang Yiming so excited and thrilled, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to spoil his mood, so he moved the time forward a bit. Yang Yiming obviously couldn¡¯t help but feel impatient. He scratched his head, ¡°Why wait so long? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to occupy a ring earlier?¡± ¡°Humph! Do you think you¡¯re smart? If you occupy a ring early, does it belong to you? As soon as you climb up and occupy the ring, someone will snatch it from you. Do you think the ring will be yours then?¡± Elder Yang Si snorted. Yang Yiming scratched his head: ¡°Fourth Master, it¡¯s not like that. If they snatch it, I¡¯ll fight with them. Who¡¯s afraid of whom?¡± ¡°How na¡¯lVe are you? You defeat one, and another comes up. How much stamina do you have? How many people can you knock down? One, two, ten? Sooner or later, you won¡¯t be able to hold on, and the ring will belong to someone else.¡± Elder Yang Si said coldly: ¡°Learn from Yang Chen, and remember to be patient during a fight.¡± After saying this, he looked deeply at Yang Chen and finally breathed a sigh of relief.He was specifically placed here by Yang Jinhe to watch over Yang Chen, fearing that Yang Chen would get carried away and act recklessly. However, it seemed that Yang Jinhe¡¯s worries were unnecessary now. Not only was Yang Chen extremely talented, but he also had a good head on his shoulders, at least when it came to his temperament. Yang Chen¡¯s restraint and composure impressed him. Not rushing to seize the ring was undoubtedly a wise decision. Meanwhile, Yang Yiming awkwardly scratched his head. Although he was unwilling, he still had to listen to Elder Yang Sit s words. ¡°Eh, Fourth Grandpa, look! The geniuses from the great tribes are making their move,¡± said Yang Wu. ¡°It¡¯s Wang De!¡± Yang Yiming exclaimed. Yang Siye narrowed his eyes, ¡°Why did he go up so early? Is he trying to establish his dominance?¡± Sure enough, as soon as Wang De made his move, he demonstrated a level of strength completely different from the others. He wielded a golden sword, and even executed the famous Wang family technique ¡®Tiger Spirit Blade Technique¡¯. As soon as he displayed his sword technique, the other geniuses on the stage immediately retreated. In just a blink of an eye, all the other people on the stage were swept away. ¡°Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm.¡± ¡°Too strong!¡± Many of the geniuses looked at Wang De with fear and retreated, not daring to compete. ¡°Wang De looks like a petty person who¡¯s happy about his success,¡± Yang Yiming said unhappily. Yang Wu sighed, ¡°But his strength is real.¡± Elder Yang Si frowned and observed Wang De¡¯s strength, then looked at Yang Yiming and Yang Chen, feeling a little worried in his heart. Once Wang De made his move, the other geniuses from the various tribes could no longer hold back, and they quickly took their positions on the stages. In a short time, the sixty rings were all cleared by the great tribes, leaving only a few geniuses from middle-ranking tribes and small tribes on the stage. ¡°The great tribes are truly formidable¡± Yang Jinhe and Li Youyan stood together and said with a wry smile, ¡°As soon as the geniuses from the great tribes began to act, the so-called geniuses from the small and middle-ranking tribes quickly revealed their true colors and were completely swept off the stage.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing you can do about it, after all, they are great tribes. It seems that there will be some pressure for my Li Family to enter Monster Beast Mountain this year,¡± said Li Youyan helplessly. ¡°Haha, Brother Li, don¡¯t be modest. You nurtured Li Zhengshan personally, and now he¡¯s still firmly standing on the stage. He has reached the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm and has received your true teachings. It¡¯s a big joke to say that he won¡¯t be able to enter the Monster Beast Mountain,¡± Yang Jinhe said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the Gravity Pill from your Yang family¡¯s Yang Chen that my disciple Li Zhengshan was able to advance to the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm so easily,¡± Li Youyan chuckled. ¡°Speaking of which, what do you think of the geniuses from the various great tribes now?¡± Yang Jinhe furrowed his eyebrows and said, ¡°It¡¯s not good. The foundation of the great tribes is not something we middle-ranking tribes can compare to. Let alone others, Feng Xiaotian from the Feng family has already reached the Refining Body Realm Sixth Stage Early Phase, and Murong Wen from the Murong family has already reached the Middle stage of the sixth layer of Body refinement realm!¡± ¡°The other several great tribes have at least reached the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm, and most of them have entered the sixth level. Especially Wang De, who has reached the Body-Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, with such martial arts cultivation, it¡¯s almost guaranteed that he will win the championship in this trial competition,¡± he said. Li Youyan stroked his chin, ¡°How do you think your Yang Chen will perform in this competition?¡± Yang Jinhe gave a bitter smile, ¡°I have high hopes for Yang Chen and have given him a lot of resources. He should have a chance to enter the sixth level of Body Refining Realm. As long as he can make it into the top 30, that would suffice. I dare not expect anything more..¡± Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 85: Gaining the Upper Hand_l Chapter 88: Chapter 85: Gaining the Upper Hand_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen did not know what Yang Jin He was thinking. He was just reassuring Yang Yiming, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, wait a little longer.¡± Looking at the incense stuck in the most central and eye-catching position, Yang Chen estimated the time. ¡°It¡¯s about time to take action,¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Hearing this, Yang Yiming felt relieved and shouted, ¡°Brother Chen, I¡¯ve been waiting for this moment! Damn it, I can finally take action now!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Yiming didn¡¯t care about anything else and jumped out in an instant, picking a ring he had been eyeing for a long time. Waving the sharp sword in his hand, he charged towards it. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly. He scanned the area and looked at one of the sixty rings. By now, it was already in the latter half of the one-hour period, so the battles on the ring had entered a heated stage. Most of the rings had already confirmed the positions of the geniuses, and there were very few people who would go up and challenge them without knowing their own strength. It was not difficult to see that those who could stand on the ring were all geniuses. ¡°Murong Liuhe!¡± Yang Chen had already heard Yang Wu¡¯s introduction of the geniuses on these rings earlier, and his target was the ring occupied by Murong Liuhe. ¡°If I snatch a ring occupied by a genius from a middle-ranking tribe or a small clan, I might be accused of being lucky, and there would surely be more challenges afterwards. To avoid trouble, I¡¯ll take on a genius from a great tribe, which could also deter others,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. With that, he headed straight towards Murong Liuhe¡¯s position. ¡°Look!¡± ¡°Is that person going to challenge Murong Liuhe?¡± ¡°Which genius from a great tribe is challenging Murong Liuhe? Haven¡¯t those geniuses from the great tribes agreed to occupy their own rings first and not to snatch others¡¯ rings unless necessary? ¡°No, it¡¯s not a genius from a great tribe!¡± ¡°Then who is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen!¡± As soon as they heard Yang Chen¡¯s name, many young girls who admired him began to scream. Of course, there were also some followers of Murong Liuhe, and for a time, the two groups of people started shouting and cheering at the foot of the stage. It has to be said that Yang Chen¡¯s move attracted the attention of many people. Those from the great tribes all focused their eyes on Yang Chen. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°This kid, huh¡­ If I remember correctly, his name is Yang Chen, and he¡¯s the one who created the Gravity Pill. But he¡¯s an alchemist. Shouldn¡¯t the Yang family treat him like a treasure and hide him away? Why did they let him participate in the Trial Battle? Are the Yang family members out of their minds?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know the whole story. This kid is not only outstanding in alchemy, but also has amazing martial arts cultivation. In this year¡¯s Coming of Age Ceremony of the Yang family, he won the championship and even defeated a genius from the Horse -Thief Gang.¡± ¡°Really? A genius with dual cultivation of martial and alchemy?¡± ¡°But I still think this kid has some issues in his head. Murong Liuhe is the second-ranked genius of the Murong family. Although he is slightly inferior to Murong Wen, his martial arts cultivation has reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage Early Phase. There are plenty of rings for this kid to challenge, but he chose to challenge a tough opponent.¡± Yang Jin He also noticed Yang Chen¡¯s actions. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Jin He was puzzled, ¡°What is Yang Chen thinking? With so many rings to choose from, why is he going after Murong Liuhe¡¯s ring? Doesn¡¯t he know Murong Liuhe¡¯s martial arts cultivation?¡± What is the Murong family? Among the Twelve Great Tribes, there are two recognized super clans. These two super clans are the Feng family and the Murong family.A genius cultivated by a super clan, how could he be ordinary? Li Youyan was also surprised: ¡°This kid, he really aims to be inconspicuous until he suddenly astonishes everyone. But¡­ Murong Liuhe is not so easy to deal with. His Thunderbolt Blade Technique, a broken but amazing cultivation method, has shown its power even in the Body Refining Realm. There are hardly any rivals among his peers.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Jin He felt a tingling on his scalp. If there was enough time, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid of Yang Chen making mistakes, but there was not much time left now, and Yang Chen¡¯s choice¡­ It was already too late for him to stop it now, as Yang Chen had already jumped onto the ring, apparently aiming at Murong Liuhe from the very beginning. Murong Liuhe noticed someone challenging his ring and raised his eyebrows: ¡°Huh?¡± He opened his eyes and looked at Yang Chen in front of him, sneering: ¡°You are Yang Chen? I remember, the elders mentioned you to me. In middle-ranking tribes, your talent is quite good. However, don¡¯t you think you chose the wrong person? Challenging me? I don¡¯t want to waste my energy. I¡¯ll give you a chance. Get off the stage yourself. If I take action, it will be too late.¡± Originally, Yang Chen planned to have a polite competition with Murong Liuhe, but upon hearing the other party¡¯s unfriendly words, Yang Chen was amused. ¡°Then I¡¯d like to see how you¡¯ll make me leave the stage.¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Humph, you bring shame upon yourself.¡± A cold glint flashed across Murong Liuhe¡¯s eyes. The next moment, without a word, he drew his long knife and swung it at Yang Chen. ¡°What a fast knife technique.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised, showing some interest. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t be vague either. The moment Murong Liuhe revealed his knife, Yang Chen also displayed his silver spear. The Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was a spiritual weapon, so he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to use it, otherwise, it might cause some trouble. Besides, dealing with Murong Liuhe, an ordinary silver spear was enough. ¡°Clang! ¡± Sparks flew. Murong Liuhe doubted and murmured: ¡°You actually blocked my knife. Among so many challengers, you are the first one. Yang Chen, you should feel honored. However, you won¡¯t have this opportunity next time.¡± ¡°You should save those words for yourself.¡± Yang Chen laughed loudly, and immediately, without waiting for Murong Liuhe to attack, he thrust his silver spear fiercely, advancing aggressively. When he made his move, he didn¡¯t give Murong Liuhe any chance to turn the tables. ¡°Clang! ¡± Yang Chen¡¯s spear descended as fast as lightning, instantly leaving Murong Liuhe defenseless. Experts could tell if someone is skilled once they make a move. Murong Liuhe barely blocked Yang Chen¡¯s spear and couldn¡¯t believe his own eyes: ¡°How is it possible? My Murong family¡¯s Thunderbolt Blade Technique is famous for its speed. Among my peers, very few are faster than our Thunderbolt Blade Technique. His spear is even faster than my knife!¡± ¡°You only noticed the speed?¡± Yang Chen grinned, and as he spoke, he suddenly shook his spear. The domineering force instantly spread along the spear and headed straight for Murong Liuhe. ¡°Not good.¡± Murong Liuhe was no fool. How could he not feel the tremendous force coming from the silver spear? Shivering all over, he felt his arm go numb and couldn¡¯t help but step back, almost losing his balance. When he finally managed to regain his balance, Murong Liuhe said in horror: ¡°Your martial arts cultivation is even higher than mine!¡± How could this be possible? He could hardly believe it. But he couldn¡¯t deny it! If their martial arts cultivation was the same, the clash of immense power would be evenly matched, and neither could repel the other. But when Yang Chen¡¯s immense power spread out, it directly forced him back four or five meters, which was already a sign that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was superior to his.. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 86: Absolute Strength Suppression 1 Chapter 89: Chapter 86: Absolute Strength Suppression 1 Translator: 549690339 However, how could people accept this? A mere genius from a middle-ranking tribe, with a Martial Arts Cultivation stronger than his own? This¡­ Murong Liuhe couldn¡¯t find any reason for his defeat. However, when he recalled Yang Chen¡¯s lightning-fast spear attack and that wanton tremendous strength, his hand holding the long knife trembled. He knew that just now, Yang Chen had held back, otherwise, his arm would have lost its feeling long ago. ¡°Murong Liuhe, do you want to continue the fight?¡± Yang Chen asked. Murong Liuhe¡¯s heart trembled, and then he looked deeply at Yang Chen: ¡°I admit defeat!¡± He still had some tricks up his sleeve, but there was no need to reveal them here. Most importantly¡­ he had a feeling that his trump cards would be meaningless in front of Yang Chen. Admitting defeat now and quickly finding another ring to occupy would still give him a chance to turn things around. With that thought in mind, he jumped directly off the ring. This scene left everyone¡¯s mouths agape. ¡°What just happened!¡± They had only seen Yang Chen and Murong Liuhe exchange two rounds. But who would have thought that after just two rounds, Murong Liuhe would jump off the ring and choose not to fight anymore. The unrivaled genius of the Murong family had chosen not to fight? ¡°Why did Murong Liuhe stop fighting?¡± ¡°I knew it, Yang Chen must have used some kind of scheme, he must have!¡± ¡°It was Murong Liuhe who used a scheme, how could our Chen use one.¡± This scene could be said to have shocked everyone. The elders of the Murong family were puzzled: ¡°What is Murong Liuhe thinking? A mere genius of the Yang family, even if a bit difficult, shouldn¡¯t make him choose another path. Retreating from the ring so hastily, where does the Murong family save face!¡± Only the Clan Leader of the Murong family, Murong Shan, silently looked at Yang Chen, who had successfully occupied the ring, and did not speak. At the same time, Yang Jinhe laughed loudly as he watched this dramatic scene unfold: ¡°Interesting, interesting. I can see that Yang Chen most likely figured out that Murong Liuhe was running out of steam, strong on the outside but weak on the inside. That¡¯s why he chose to fight Murong Liuhe. Sure enough, Murong Liuhe didn¡¯t have much stamina left and, knowing that it wouldn¡¯t be easy to win against Yang Chen after one round, retreated. He chose not to fight. Yang Chen¡¯s tactic of defeating his opponent without showing off his strength does please me.¡± ¡°It seems that this kid, Yang Chen, definitely has a Martial Arts Cultivation at the Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm. Brother Jinhe, congratulations, haha.¡± ¡°Yeah, this kid is living up to expectations. I gave him so many resources and he smoothly entered the Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm. Otherwise, no matter how exhausted Murong Liuhe was, he wouldn¡¯t have refused to fight.¡± Yang Jinhe laughed heartily. No one could hear the conversation on the stage. No one knew that Murong Liuhe¡¯s choice not to fight was not because he was running out of steam. It was because, in terms of strength¡­ An absolute gap. At the moment, Murong Liuhe had already occupied a new ring. He sat on the ring with a furrowed brow: ¡°What exactly happened? That sense of absolute oppression. The oppressive feeling that little Yang Chen gave me was even deeper than what Murong Wen gave me. Is it possible that his Martial Arts Cultivation is even higher than Murong Wen¡¯s?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s impossible. It¡¯s already very strange that a genius from a middle-ranking tribe is stronger than me.¡± Murong Liuhe gritted his teeth. No matter what, he wouldn¡¯t want to mess with Yang Chen again. At this moment, Yang Chen, who was sitting on the ring, had achieved his desired effect. By defeating Murong Liuhe from the Murong family, he had deterred quite a few opportunistic people. At least, if even Murong Liuhe was unwilling to step down, no one would think that they were stronger than Murong Liuhe. This saved Yang Chen a lot of effort, and his gaze shifted to the other rings. ¡°It seems that the strength of those great tribes is still there. Originally, some geniuses from middle-ranking and small tribes could occupy a ring by fluke. Now, there are hardly any geniuses on the rings that belong to middle-ranked and small tribes.¡± Yang Chen sighed in the dark. But soon¡­ ¡°Huh!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Little Yi Ming isn¡¯t too bad either. He has taken a ring as well. But then again, his Martial Arts Cultivation has also reached the peak of the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm. As long as he avoids the sharp edges of those extraordinarily talented geniuses from great tribes, it¡¯s not difficult to take a ring!¡± With the support of Gravity Pills, Yang Yiming¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has improved to the point where he can compete with geniuses from great tribes. Naturally, he is extremely excited to seize a ring now. In this way, the time of one incense stick gradually passed. Many geniuses from small and middle-ranking tribes who didn¡¯t get a place on a ring bowed their heads in disappointment. Feng Changkong and Murong Shan chose to step forward at the right time. ¡°Brother Murong, please announce the results. As your little brother, I can¡¯t always steal your thunder.¡± Feng Changkong bowed his hand and then secretly glanced at Yang Chen¡¯s position and nodded slightly. Murong Shan smiled faintly: ¡°Since Brother Feng is so generous, then I will not be polite as an elder brother. Now I announce the results. Any genius standing on the ring will win directly and advance to the next round. Next, the competition for the top 30 will begin. The Clan Leaders of each group, please come up and draw lots.¡± As a middle-ranking tribe, the Yang family, with both their geniuses making it into the top 60, naturally became the most brilliant group. ¡°Yang Family Patriarch, congratulations! With both geniuses entering the top 60, it looks like the Yang family¡¯s entry into Monster Beast Mountain is as good as settled. Just don¡¯t forget to take care of our Zhou family at that time.¡± ¡°Congratulations to the Yang Family Patriarch.¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s face was now full of red, and he bowed his hand politely: ¡°You¡¯re all joking, it¡¯s just good luck.¡± Although he was humble in words, the smugness in Yang Jinhe¡¯s step was evident. He didn¡¯t bother to be polite with those around him but swaggered up to the draw table, preparing to draw two suitable opponents for his family geniuses. Soon, the draw results were clear. Yang Jinhe¡¯s face changed. ¡°Yang Chen versus Zhang Shengyi, Yang Yiming versus Wang De!¡± With this first draw, Yang Chen versus Zhang Shengyi, Yang Jinhe didn¡¯t feel any discomfort. In fact, when Yang Jinhe drew this lot, he was secretly excited. This meant that it was almost certain for Yang Chen to enter the top 30. Although Zhang Shengyi was a genius from a great tribe, his Martial Arts Cultivation was only at the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm. Compared with Yang Chen, he was still lacking. After 60 people drew their lots and fought, 30 were left. These 30 people were the top 30. But with Yang Yiming versus Wang De¡­ Yang Jinhe frowned. The two were not at the same level at all.. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 87: I’ll Roll Out Myself_l Chapter 90: Chapter 87: I¡¯ll Roll Out Myself_l Translator: 549690339 By the time Yang Jinhe returned to the team, Elder Yang Si hurriedly asked: ¡°Clan Leader, how did the draw go?¡± ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be a big problem for our Yang family to make it into the top 30. However¡­¡± Yang Jinhe glanced at Yang Yiming and sighed: ¡°Yang Yiming, you¡¯ll have to face Wang De later.¡± ¡°What, Wang De?¡± Yang Yiming widened his eyes and shivered: ¡°Clan Leader, you¡¯re not joking with me, are you?¡± Yang Jinhe let out a sigh: ¡°Of course I¡¯m not joking with you, I know about the grudge between you and Wang De. This matter doesn¡¯t need to involve saving face. I¡¯ve observed Wang De¡¯s martial arts cultivation just now, and his Body-Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak is probably not a lie. As long as you have a symbolic exchange with Wang De and not disgrace Yang family, you can directly admit defeat when you see that you can¡¯t beat him.¡± ¡°Yes, Clan Leader.¡± Yang Yiming clenched his teeth, feeling disgruntled. Yang Chen looked worriedly at Yang Yiming and then turned his gaze to the Wang family team. At this look, he met Wang De¡¯s gaze. Wang De licked his lips: ¡°Good draw, haha, it¡¯s actually Yang Yiming. Humph, Yang family members, I¡¯ll start getting back at them with this kid. Little brother, don¡¯t worry, Yang Yiming is just the first, the second will be Yang Chen.¡± Wang Ren nodded, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Yang Chen saw the murderous intent in Wang Ren¡¯s eyes and patted Yang Yiming on the shoulder: ¡°Yiming, when facing Wang De, make sure to admit defeat as quickly as possible!¡± He believed his worry was not unnecessary. Wang De¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent, apparently not planning to show Yang Yiming any mercy on the ring. ¡°Yang Chen, I know.¡± Yang Yiming gritted his teeth, and of course, he knew about the gap between his strength and Wang De¡¯s. However, he couldn¡¯t accept losing so easily as a passionate and promising young man. Regardless, he had to give it a try. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what was going on in Yang Yiming¡¯s mind, he just hoped that Yang Yiming wouldn¡¯t suffer too much when exchanging moves with Wang De. ¡°Young talents from various clans who have heard their names please come to the ring!¡± Feng Changkong announced: ¡°Liang Xingkong Vs Wang Fuxin!¡± ¡°Feng Haiyi Vs Wen Xianfeng! ¡± With enough rings, the called geniuses all came to their respective rings. ¡°Wang De Vs Yang Yiming! ¡± Yang Yiming¡¯s face turned pale, and he reluctantly stepped onto the ring. Yang Chen had a bad feeling, and he was just about to say a few more words to Yang Yiming when suddenly. ¡°Yang Chen Vs Zhang Shengyi!¡± Yang Chen sighed, knowing that his name had been called, he could only abandon the idea of talking to Yang Yiming, and walked slowly towards the ring before stepping onto it. His opponent was a thick-browed young man, obviously, it was Zhang Shengyi. Zhang Shengyi¡¯s martial arts cultivation had reached the peak of the Fifth level of the Body Refining Realm, making him an outstanding figure in the Great Wilderness. ¡°Alright, you can start now.¡± Feng Changkong shouted, his Spirit Martial Realm strength resounding in all directions. After this signal, all the rings were filled with battles in an instant. Every genius displayed their best abilities, not wanting to lose to each other. It can be said that the ring competitions have now become genuine top-level confrontations, not like the beginning when there was still the luck of the draw. At this point, without showing their true abilities, they would most likely be eliminated at the first encounter with their opponents. As Yang Chen¡¯s opponent, Zhang Shengyi was humble: ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve seen your strength, it¡¯s even better than Murong Liuhe¡¯s. I¡¯m afraid it will be very difficult for me to gain any advantage when I fight against you. I hope that when you fight against me later, you can show some mercy and not let me lose too badly.¡± Seeing Zhang Shengyi¡¯s attitude, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly: ¡°If Brother Zhang is like this, I will naturally not embarrass you.¡± ¡°I really appreciate it¡­¡± Zhang Shengyi bent down his body, but before his words were finished, he suddenly attacked with lightning speed, apparently aiming for a surprise effect. ¡°Hmph, I knew you were up to no good.¡± Yang Chen snorted coldly, his reaction to Zhang Shengyi¡¯s ambush was very composed. Zhang Shengyi initially planned to launch a sneak attack with a sword during their conversation, severely injuring Yang Chen and not giving him a chance. This move had never failed before; it was specifically designed for those who considered themselves to be noble and moral. He thought Yang Chen was the same, but who could have thought that Yang Chen seemed to have foreseen it. ¡°How did you know?¡± Zhang Shengyi was shocked. Yang Chen sneered: ¡°Do you really think it was hard to find out?¡± People¡¯s eyes will not deceive them. He had experienced Hua Wanru¡¯s tricky schemes before, and his ability to read expressions had greatly improved. He might not be able to read minds, but sensing malice from others was something he could detect very keenly. Zhang Shengyi¡¯s words were pleasant to the ear, making people feel as if they were bathed in the spring breeze, but in reality, his eyes were full of ruthlessness, clearly inconsistent with his words. How could Yang Chen be careless? The moment Zhang Shengyi made a move, Yang Chen swept his silver spear horizontally, shaking Zhang Shengyi¡¯s arm numb. The huge force caused his arms to lose feeling. The next moment, Yang Chen kicked out, Zhang Shengyi spat out blood and flew out, landing on the edge of the ring. Yang Chen pointed the spear at Zhang Shengyi¡¯s neck and slowly said: ¡°Do you want to roll down on your own, or should I make you roll down?¡± Zhang Shengyi saw the spear tip close to him, sweat breaking out in fear as he said repeatedly, ¡°I¡¯ll roll down, I¡¯ll roll!¡± Having said that, Zhang Shengyi hurriedly fled the ring, rolling and crawling in fear.. Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 88: Rescuing from the Tiger’s Mouth 1 Chapter 91: Chapter 88: Rescuing from the Tiger¡¯s Mouth 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen¡¯s quick defeat of Zhang Shengyi caused a stir among the audience. It was too fast. Looking at the other rings, the competition had barely started, but Yang Chen¡¯s match had already ended. The speed of it was astonishing. ¡°Zhang Shengyi may be a genius at the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm, but even if Yang Chen is at the Early Phase of the Sixth Stage, it shouldn¡¯t have been such an easy victory. They are simply not in the same league. I saw Zhang Shengyi make the first move, but he didn¡¯t gain any advantage.¡± ¡°Hmph, I think it¡¯s just a fluke.¡± ¡°Zhang Shengyi is not a strong opponent after all. Yang Chen just hasn¡¯t met a truly talented genius yet. If he were to face our Wang Family¡¯s Wang De, he would know his place.¡± When Yang Chen won, the Yang family members all breathed a sigh of relief. Members of various clans came to congratulate, because as long as Yang Chen defeated Zhang Shengyi and entered Monster Beast Mountain, it would be a sure thing. For the various clans, isn¡¯t it the goal to enter the Monster Beast Mountain? Yang Jin He nodded in satisfaction: ¡°Not bad, Yang Chen did well. Defeating Zhang Shengyi and ensuring our Yang family¡¯s entrance to Monster Beast Mountain this year. However, I¡¯m afraid that Yang Yiming will suffer some hardships in his battle. I hope Yang Yiming can admit defeat early.¡± At the same time, Yang Chen also turned his attention to the engagement between Yang Yiming and Wang De. Upon seeing the battle, Yang Chen frowned. Yang Yiming, whether it was to maintain his own dignity or the face of the Yang family, did not choose to admit defeat when the match began. There was still a glimmer of hope in Yang Yiming¡¯s heart. He saw that Wang De did not take him seriously, perhaps there was a chance of victory. However, when he made his move, he realized that he was terribly wrong. The gap in strength was too wide! ¡°Yang Yiming, you¡¯re just trash like you, and you think you¡¯re worthy of standing in the same ring as me?¡± Wang De sneered. With a dismissive wave of his golden sword, the next moment, accompanied by dazzling sunlight, the golden light shone brightly. The flashing light made Yang Yiming feel dizzy. The next moment, Wang De slashed towards Yang Yiming¡¯s arm. ¡°Not good.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed slightly. Wang De intended to cripple Yang Yiming. ¡°Damn it.¡± Yang Wu¡¯s face changed dramatically as well. Yang Yiming sensed the fear of encountering danger in a fight and thought quickly, rolling on the spot. The golden sword clashed with the ground, vibrating the earth. The impact caused Yang Yiming to spit out a mouthful of blood. Fortunately, his arm wasn¡¯t severed, and Yang Yiming let out a sigh of relief. However, Wang De clearly didn¡¯t plan to let go so easily. He sneered, ¡°You dodged once, but you won¡¯t be so lucky this time.¡± The golden sword descended again, this time aiming for Yang Yiming¡¯s vital areas. Wang De actually wanted to take Yang Yiming¡¯s life! Without time to think, Yang Jin He shouted from below the ring, ¡°Yiming, quickly admit defeat!¡± Yang Yiming didn¡¯t hesitate, shouting directly, ¡°I admit defeat!¡± However, such a declaration ot defeat did not slow down Wang De¡¯s tierce attack. Instead, it fueled his arrogance, with the golden sword showing no signs of stopping. ¡°Damn it.¡± Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t afford to delay any longer. He immediately rushed down from his ring, intending to reach Yang Yiming¡¯s ring and rescue him. He had underestimated Wang De. He had originally thought that Wang De would just take out his anger on Yang Yiming at most. After all, his ultimate target was Yang Chen himself. Wang De wouldn¡¯t care too much about others. A small loss was no big deal. However, he didn¡¯t expect Wang De to be so narrow-minded, going after Yang Yiming¡¯s life from the beginning. This ignited a surge of anger in Yang Chen¡¯s heart.¡±There¡¯s no time.¡± Seeing Wang De¡¯s golden sword, Yang Chen gritted his teeth and suddenly grabbed the silver spear in his hand. In an instant, he astonishingly threw it out. This left many of the onlookers dumbfounded. ¡°Clang! ¡± Wang De thought he would undoubtedly take Wang De¡¯s life, but just as his golden sword was about to fall, a silver spear suddenly sprang out and smashed into his golden sword. The immense force swept through, causing Wang De to be shaken to his core, his arms numbed, and he stepped back continuously. ¡°Who?!¡± Wang De roared angrily. The bystanders watching the battle widened their eyes. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Yang Chen threw out the silver spear and saved the genius of the Yang family.¡± ¡°How can Yang Chen have such accurate aim from so far away? Has Yang Chen also learned the art of archery?¡± At this moment, Yang Chen had already arrived at Wang De¡¯s ring and saved Yang Yiming. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Yang Yiming broke out into a cold sweat, breathing heavily. Yang Chen grabbed Yang Yiming¡¯s shoulder, looked coldly at Wang De, and said coldly, ¡°Wang De, Yang Yiming has admitted defeat, and you ignored the rules and tried to make a move. Are you not afraid of breaking the rules?¡± ¡°During the battle, blades have no eyes, how can I manage so much? When he shouted his surrender, it was already too late for me to stop.¡± Wang De sneered, ¡°Blame this kid for being incompetent, even shouting a surrender is so strenuous, with such a small voice. I can¡¯t even hear it. I hope when you shout, Yang Chen, your voice can be louder, or else you may not be as lucky as Yang Yiming. Don¡¯t worry, Yang Yiming is just the beginning, and soon it will be your turn, Yang Chen!¡± He was full of confidence in his own strength. In his eyes, neither Yang Chen nor Yang Yiming were his opponents. Wang De shook his head and said, ¡°The Yang family members are here.¡± Yang Jinhe looked angrily at Wang De and then said, ¡°Yiming, are you alright?¡± ¡°Clan Leader, it¡¯s my incompetence!¡± Yang Yiming¡¯s face was full of unwillingness. ¡°Forget it, this matter is not your fault. Let¡¯s go.¡± Although Yang Jinhe was angry, the Wang family was, after all, one of the great tribes, and it was during the trial battle. Even he dared not offend them, so he could only swallow the broken teeth into his stomach and turned to leave. Yang Chen¡¯s move to save Yang Yiming just now did not cause much ripple, but for these two people, it was like a storm. These two people were Feng Changkong and Murong Shan. They were constantly observing the movements on the ring to prevent any violations, so they naturally saw the scene where Yang Chen saved Yang Yiming with a spear from afar. Others couldn¡¯t see any clues, but with their level far superior to ordinary people, the meaning naturally changed. Murong Shan, with his hands behind his back, said slowly, ¡°Brother Feng, what do you think about this Yang Chen?¡± Feng Changkong squinted his eyes. He had already known about Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, and at least a while ago, Yang Chen had already reached the Sixth Stage of Body-Refining Realm. But now, his cultivation only increased, and it was even more terrifying than before. Thinking about this, Feng Changkong asked curiously, ¡°Brother Murong, what are your thoughts about this child?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not simple, the Yang Family has produced such an extraordinary talent. As you and I both know, the force thrown out will dissipate over time, and the vast distance should not be enough for Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation to break through Wang De¡¯s offensive even if his strength is evenly matched with Wang De. But Yang Chen did it.¡± Murong Shan said solemnly, ¡°There are only two explanations: either this child is good at throwing spears or Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation is even better than Wang De¡¯s. It¡¯s just¡­ Wang De¡¯s cultivation has already reached the peak of the Sixth Stage of Body-Refining Realm, and no matter how strong this child is, then¡­¡± As they said this, both Feng Changkong and Murong Shan paused slightly as their minds floated to an astonishing possibility. Three updates today, four tomorrow, asking for some rewards, asking for rewards three times, as this is very important.. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 89: I Admit Defeat_l Chapter 92: Chapter 89: I Admit Defeat_l Translator: 549690339 People with the same discerning eyes as Murong Shan were obviously not in the majority, and even those of the Yang family thought that Yang Chen was merely lucky. ¡°Yang Yiming, you¡¯d better thank Yang Chen. Without him, you¡¯d be dead. I told you to admit defeat as soon as you went up, but why did you have to act so stupid?¡± Yang Wu scolded angrily. Yang Yiming said grievously, ¡°I¡­ I just couldn¡¯t bear to lose.¡± ¡°Were you even a match for Wang De?¡± Elder Yang Si said irritably. ¡°Forget it, Yiming¡¯s intent was good in the end. Regardless, his life was saved, and Yiming, remember that there must never be a next time.¡± Yang Jin He glanced deeply at Yang Yiming and because of Yang Chen¡¯s outstanding achievement in entering the top 30, he did not feel the need to flare up in anger. The matter soon came to an end, and the members of the Yang family gradually shifted their focus to other battles on the ring. The fighting was almost over, and the outcome was not much different from what all major tribes had predicted. The winners were the top geniuses from the Great Tribes, along with a few second -place geniuses standing on the ring. The only ones who must be disappointed were the Wen family, one of the Twelve Great Tribes. Their three top geniuses had all failed, and none made it into the top 30. This was the first time in history when a major tribe failed to make it into the top 30. It was not difficult to see that the faces of the members of the Wen family were quite aggrieved and in a mood to flare up at any moment. ¡°The Wen family will have a hard time this year. Not one of their geniuses made it into the top 30.¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be helped. Who said they had bad luck with the draw? ¡°The Wen family has to be careful now. The status of the Twelve Great Tribes is not steady. It seems that the Yang family is doing well this year, and Yang Chen has already made it into the top 30.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of entering the top 30? There have always been many geniuses who made it by luck, but they will be exposed as soon as they go further in the competition! ¡± At this time, the battle for the top 30 had ended, and Feng Changkong and Murong Shan stepped forward. Feng Changkong announced loudly, ¡°The remaining thirty fighters will be in the top 30 for this Trail Competition. These thirty geniuses will have the opportunity to represent their tribes in Monster Beast Mountain after the competition is over. Of course, the competition is not over yet. In one hour, the top 30 will compete for the top 15!¡± One hour was neither long nor short. As Yang Chen was resting, Yang Jin He had finished drawing lots for him. ¡°Clan Leader, who will Yang Chen face in this round?¡± Elder Yang Si and others asked quickly. Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know whether to be happy or worried, ¡°This time, Yang Chen is up against Murong Liuhe.¡± ¡®Murong Liuhe?¡± Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing this. Things just got interesting. ¡°Murong Liuhe? This could be troublesome. Last time, Murong Liuhe withdrew due to insufficient strength. But with enough rest, he must have recovered to his peak state. I¡¯m afraid Yang Chen will have a hard time dealing with him in the fight.¡± The members of the Yang family sighed sadly. Yang Jin He nodded, clearly sharing the same thoughts, ¡°Although Murong Liuhe is only at the early phase of the Sixth Level of the Refining Body Realm, his combat power is so strong that he can still put up a fight against others of a higher stage in Martial Arts Cultivation. Yang Chen inevitably has a tough battle ahead of him.¡± With that said, Yang Jin He looked at Yang Chen with a somewhat consoling expression, ¡®Yang Chen, drawing Murong Liuhe was my bad luck. However, making it into the top 30 is already good enough, as it at least means that our Yang family has a chance to enter Monster Beast Mountain. When you face Murong Liuhe, don¡¯t engage in a protracted battle; if you find that you can¡¯t win, just admit defeat. Our middle-ranking tribe has already made it so far; there¡¯s no disgrace in that.¡± This made Yang Chen speechless. Yang Jin He had so little faith in himself that he was satisfied with just making it to the top 30? He didn¡¯t think that way in his heart, but he still nodded on the surface, ¡°Clan Leader, I understand.¡± Only then did Yang Jin He feel relieved. At this moment, Feng Changkong began to announce, ¡°The draw is over, and the corresponding contestants should now come onto the ring.¡± Following that, Feng Changkong called out the names one by one.Soon, thirty geniuses ascended onto different rings one after another. As for Yang Chen, he was on the same ring as Murong Liuhe. ¡°Murong Liuhe against Yang Chen, this will be interesting to watch.¡± ¡°The first time Murong Liuhe retreated without fighting was probably because he couldn¡¯t maintain his strength and didn¡¯t want to compete with Yang Chen. Yang Chen won¡¯t be so lucky this time.¡± ¡°Haha, middle-ranking tribes are, after all, middle-ranking tribes. They still fall short when compared to the great tribes.¡± ¡°I wonder how Murong Liuhe will defeat Yang Chen. It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen the Thunderbolt Blade Technique.¡± There were various discussions and cheering from the audience below the More people were supporting Murong Liuhe; compared to him, Yang Chen became famous a little later, and his reputation was somewhat lacking. However, whether it was Yang Chen or Murong Liuhe, both of them ignored the shouting from the audience. As soon as they got on stage, the atmosphere became tense and fierce. They stared at each other with serious expressions. Murong Liuhe, in particular, looked at Yang Chen¡¯s eyes as if facing a great enemy. After a while, Murong Liuhe finally managed to say with difficulty, ¡°Yang Chen, how strong is your martial arts cultivation, really?¡± ¡°You should have an idea, don¡¯t you?¡± Yang Chen replied calmly. Murong Liuhe¡¯s forehead was dripping with sweat. After hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, he finally confirmed his own thoughts. With clenched fists, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, although I can hardly believe it, my intuition tells me that there is only one outcome when I fight with you: like a moth to the flame. My intuition is rarely wrong, but out of a man¡¯s dignity, I still have to try.¡± ¡°Your choice makes it worth my while to stand here. Murong Liuhe, use whatever means you have,¡± said Yang Chen, his eyes brightening. He didn¡¯t dislike Murong Liuhe¡¯s straightforward character. Murong Liuhe said solemnly, ¡°I don¡¯t need to test you first. This is my current strongest move, a unique skill I¡¯ve developed from practicing the Thunderbolt Blade Technique. I named it Snake Movement. I can¡¯t control this move. It¡¯s likely to cause death or injury once executed. Be cautious.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily and said, ¡°Murong Liuhe, just use whatever you have!¡± Upon hearing this, Murong Liuhe¡¯s veins bulged. The next moment, his long knife began to whirl around suddenly. In an instant, sand and stones around him were swept up by the knife. The terrifying force followed the movement of the knife, flashing by and heading straight at Yang Chen, with only a silver-white electric light visible to the naked eye. This electric light seemed to move like a snake, winding and twisting, incredibly eerie. ¡°A good knife technique.¡± Yang Chen was slightly stunned, not expecting a genius from the Great Wilderness to comprehend such a blade technique. Seeing this, Yang Chen decided not to hold back. Since Murong Liuhe had shown him enough respect, he would also show enough respect to his opponent. With just a thought, the tip of his spear trembled slightly, turning the two spear tips into two shadows that resembled swimming dragons. ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons! ¡± Bang. No one saw what happened, only knowing that after dust flew, Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear stopped in front of Murong Liuhe¡¯s neck, very close. With just a little more force, Murong Liuhe would be dead. Yang Chen didn¡¯t do that. Instead, he stopped at the critical moment. ¡°Unbelievable¡­ you¡¯re even faster than me.¡± Murong Liuhe was soaked in cold sweat, and as he looked at the silver spear right before his neck, he lowered his head in frustration. Yang Chen withdrew his silver spear. ¡°You¡¯ll be even faster in the future.¡± Murong Liuhe took a deep breath, put away the silver knife, and said, ¡°I¡¯ve lost, Yang Chen. I concede wholeheartedly.¡± The next moment, he turned around and stepped down, glancing around, ¡°I, Murong Liuhe, admit defeat!¡± Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 90: Horse-thief Gang Appears_1 Chapter 93: Chapter 90: Horse-thief Gang Appears_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Admit defeat?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Murong Liuhe admits defeat.¡± ¡°What happened during that confrontation just now? I only saw a silver light on Murong Liuhe¡¯s long knife for an instant. By the time I came back to my senses, Murong Liuhe had admitted defeat.¡± ¡°I vaguely saw Yang Chen point his spear at Murong Liuhe¡¯s neck.¡± ¡°You must have seen it wrong, how is it possible for Yang Chen to achieve that level?¡± ¡°Then how could Murong Liuhe possibly lose?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s more likely that Yang Chen used some underhanded methods.¡± ¡°I think Yang Chen cheated. How could Murong Liuhe possibly admit defeat? You know, Murong Liuhe¡¯s pride is well-known throughout the Great Wilderness.¡± Murong Shan deeply looked at Yang Chen who was victorious on the stage, whispering in shock: ¡°How is it possible? When Liuhe used his ¡®Snake Movement¡¯ knife technique, even if he lost, the enemy would have barely won. Yet this kid Yang Chen¡­ not only is he unscathed, but he also made Liuhe admit defeat, killing his desire to fight further.¡± A proud genius would not admit defeat until he had exhausted all his strength. The Yang family members still haven¡¯t come to their senses by this point. ¡°Yang Chen actually won?¡± ¡°He made it into the top 15?¡± ¡°This¡­ ¡± ¡°How many years has it been? It¡¯s been very rare for the Yang family to make it into the top 15. The last time was when Yang Caidie desperately managed to barely get into the top 30. Who would have thought that her brother would be even stronger, making it into the top 15.¡± ¡°Of course, after all, they are siblings.¡± At this moment, Yang Jinhe was ecstatic, almost unable to believe his own eyes: ¡°Could it be that Yang Chen is Murong Liuhe¡¯s nemesis? Making him admit defeat every time?¡± With his level, it wasn¡¯t difficult for him to see the process of Yang Chen¡¯s confrontation with Murong Liuhe, but he just felt that it was a fluke for Yang Chen. Maybe Yang Chen really was Murong Liuhe¡¯s nemesis. If it had been someone else, Yang Chen might not have been so lucky. It wasn¡¯t that he looked down on Yang Chen, but he just couldn¡¯t believe that it was true that Yang Chen had made it to the top 15, which was nearly impossible for middle-ranking tribes. Now, more and more people¡¯s gazes were gathered on Yang Chen. Many people were curious about who exactly Yang Chen was. After all, Murong Liuhe was not someone like Zhang Shengyi who could be easily defeated. The first time, Murong Liuhe chose to avoid the fight, which could be understandable as being physically exhausted. What about the second time? Yang Chen, no doubt, had become an anomaly in this Hundred Clans Trial Battle. As for this, Yang Chen actually didn¡¯t feel it. Standing on the ring, he watched the battles on the other stages, deep in thought. Wang De¡¯s strength was indeed strong, and it could be said that it took no effort to defeat his opponent. Apart from that, it was Murong Wen from the Murong family. Murong Wen¡¯s strength couldn¡¯t be underestimated. He could push a genius like Murong Liuhe to become the second-ranked genius, which showed Murong Wen¡¯s level. In a short time, the battles for the top fifteen from the original thirty were gradually settled. Among them, Qian family, one of the great tribes, had the most glorious record, with three geniuses making it into the top 15. For other tribes, it was slightly embarrassing. For example, the Feng family and Murong family only had one genius each entering the top 15. Moreover, some great tribes were eliminated one after another. This was something those great tribes hadn¡¯t anticipated. Feng Changkong wasn¡¯t very satisfied with the performance of his family¡¯s genius descendants either, but now that the fights were over, he wouldn¡¯t abandon his work. With his hands behind his back, he said, ¡°Now the top thirty has been reduced to the top fifteen. In the upcoming draw battles, we will compete for the top eight places.¡± ¡°Among the fifteen, one person will automatically advance to the top eight. After entering the top eight, there will be battles for ranking.¡± Murong Shan continued. However, just as his words fell, suddenly a thunderous voice erupted, startling everyone present. ¡°Haha, isn¡¯t it boring to have a free pass? Kids from various tribes, wouldn¡¯t you like us, the Horse-thief Gang, to add some fun to this?¡± The deafening voice revealed the speaker¡¯s powerful martial arts cultivation, making people shudder. Some young people with low martial arts cultivation covered their ears, but they couldn¡¯t prevent blood from seeping out. They were clearly hurt to some extent. As the voice gradually faded, a group of people quickly appeared in everyone¡¯s sight. These people were riding fine horses, dressed ruggedly and wildly, all clad in red. Upon closer inspection, weren¡¯t they the members of the Horse-thief Gang? Leading the group was none other than Third Master, whom Yang Chen had seen before. ¡°It¡¯s the Horse-thief Gang.¡± ¡°The bandits are here; run.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? With people from the twelve great tribes here, are we still afraid of the Horse-thief Gang? Besides, they only brought this many people today; they don¡¯t seem to be causing trouble.¡± Feng Changkong didn¡¯t think the bandits were here to not cause any trouble. At the very least, even if they didn¡¯t cause trouble, stirring the pot was something they often did. As a representative of the great tribes, Murong Shan stared at the people of the Horse-thief Gang and scolded, ¡°Third Master Liu, it seems that we didn¡¯t invite the members of your Horse-thief Gang to the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, did ¡°Haha, consider this an uninvited visit then?¡± Third Master chuckled, ¡°Actually, I had nothing else to do here today. I just happened to be passing by and wanted to let the geniuses of my Horse-thief Gang go out and practice. Since you guys have one free pass in the top fifteen, why not let us add one person, making it sixteen to eight?¡± With an emotionless face, Feng Changkong said, ¡°Third Master Liu, I respect you people from the Horse-thief Gang, but don¡¯t overstep your bounds. Your gang has already been granted access to the Monster Beast Mountain without needing to participate in the trial battle. What are you doing here at the trial?¡± ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just for fun. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let the most powerful geniuses under my Horse-thief Gang bully you. Zhang Ying, you go down and play with them. Oh, I forgot to introduce him. Zhang Ying and Zhang Long are the geniuses personally trained by our gang¡¯s head. Zhang Ying is slightly inferior, as the second-ranked genius of our gang. Don¡¯t tell me you kids don¡¯t even have the courage to compete.¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes, full of mockery. ¡°Bastard, who¡¯s scared to compete?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. let that Zhang Ying come down.¡± These young geniuses were full of temper and could not tolerate such provocation. Third Master¡¯s few words had angered many of them. Only Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, watching Zhang Ying and Zhang Long, lost in thought. At least, both of them were tough opponents. It seems that the strength of the Horse-thief Gang was indeed stronger than the twelve great tribes, which could be seen from the top geniuses Zhang Ying and Zhang Long. He just didn¡¯t know what the purpose of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s sudden appearance was. He could feel that the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s visit today must not be simple. More likely, it had something to do with the upcoming Monster Beast Mountain trip. Otherwise, the Horse-thief Gang would never suddenly appear here and make this request.. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 91: I Also Think My Luck is Bad_l Chapter 94: Chapter 91: I Also Think My Luck is Bad_l Translator: 549690339 Murong Shan and Feng Changkong shared the same thoughts with Yang Chen; they didn¡¯t know what the Third Master was thinking and they hadn¡¯t planned to agree. But who would have expected that their young disciples were so impulsive? By now, if they refused, wouldn¡¯t they lose their dignity? So many geniuses who dared not to fight even against the second genius of the Horse-thief Gang, had become a joke. Feng Changkong and Murong Shan looked at each other and then Murong Shan said, ¡°Since Third Master has such elegance, we, the Twelve Great Tribes, will accompany you. However, everything must follow the rules. You came out of nowhere. If Zhang Ying is eliminated in this round, will your Horse-thief Gang lose a person to enter Monster Beast Mountain?¡± ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry. If this kid Zhang Ying is eliminated so early, I won¡¯t let him enter Monster Beast Mountain!¡± The Third Master laughed heartily, his smile filled with confidence and arrogance. Such an interlude had caused a stir among the spectators. Feng Changkong felt helpless but he still redrew the lots. After a short break, he ordered the Clan Leaders of all major tribes to draw lots. The results were soon revealed. ¡°Qian Chaofeng versus Qian Tang!¡± ¡°A battle between Qian Family members? This is going to be interesting, haha.¡± ¡°Yang Chen versus Wang De!¡± When the results came out, there was an uproar among the audience. ¡°Yang Chen against Wang De?¡± ¡°This will be worth watching. Whether Yang Chen is a dragon or a shrimp, this match will reveal the truth. But in my opinion, Yang Chen has really bad luck. He barely made it into the top fifteen, and he has to face Wang De right away. Wang De has the strength to compete for the champion of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.¡± Upon hearing the match-up, Wang De stood in the crowd, his eyes narrowing with a ferocious glint. He licked his lips and patted his younger brother Wang Ren¡¯s shoulder, ¡®Yang Chen, Yang Chen, finally, I get to meet you. Little brother, this time, I¡¯ll make Yang Chen kneel down and beg your brother to spare his life.¡± ¡°Big brother, you must help me take revenge and wash away my humiliation. If possible, make sure Yang Chen has no way to return! At the very least, cripple one of his arms!¡± Wang Ren said viciously. When Yang Family Members heard that Yang Chen was facing Wang De, their expressions were not very good. Especially Yang Jin He, who was so anxious that he paced back and forth on the spot. Soon, he couldn¡¯t sit still and went over to Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, you must remember not to be infatuated when facing Wang De. As soon as you find something wrong, jump off the stage immediately. It¡¯s not disgraceful to admit defeat. Wang De has the strength to compete for first place in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.¡± Yang Chen smiled wryly. Why was this Yang Jin He so doubtful about his abilities? Yang Wu and Yang Yiming secretly laughed when they heard Yang Jin He¡¯s concerns. Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know, but they knew Yang Chen¡¯s strength level. Of course, Yang Chen would not ignore Yang Jin He¡¯s words and said, ¡°Clan Leader, I understand.¡± As for facing Wang De, he wasn¡¯t surprised. In his opinion, this was just a matter of time. What he was more concerned about now was Zhang Ying¡­ ¡°Zhang Ying versus Murong Wen!¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, looking at the Murong Family¡¯s number one genius, Murong Wen, who was even more outstanding than Murong Liuhe, and fell into deep thought. Soon, he felt a pair of murderous eyes. Turning his head, he saw Wang De. Wang De grinned cruelly, as if he was already prepared for victory. This made Yang Chen smirk. He laughed, but his smile was not a happy one. Since Wang De was facing him, why not settle the scores with Yang Yiming together? Before long, Feng Changkong began to announce the participants to take the stage. The appearance of various geniuses brought the rhythm of the trial battle to a climax. The cheers of the spectators grew louder and louder, and the atmosphere became tense. In fact, the most nervous ones were the Yang Family Members. Yang Family elders, especially Yang Jin He, remembered the scene of Yang Yiming almost being beheaded by Wang De and feared that Yang Chen might end up the same way. If Yang Chen was really killed by Wang De, he would have nowhere to even cry. This was a genius Yang Family had waited for many years to find. ¡°Fourth Master, you must keep a close watch.¡± Yang Jin He took a deep breath. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Clan Leader. I am right here. If anything goes wrong, I will immediately save Yang Chen and not let him be in any danger.¡± Elder Yang Si said solemnly, already prepared. ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good. Now, I don¡¯t know if it was a good thing or a bad thing to sell that Gravity Pill earlier. Wang De¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation is too strong. After taking the Gravity Pill, his Martial Arts Cultivation skyrocketed, reaching the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage Peak. It¡¯s too difficult to defeat him in a fight.¡± Yang Jin He began to regret. At the same time, Yang Chen and Wang De both came on stage. Wang De was very confident in himself, especially after he easily defeated several opponents from the Great Tribes one after another. He felt that he was invincible in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle this time. The Wang Family¡¯s Tiger Spirit Blade Technique had an innate advantage, and his Martial Arts Cultivation was even one level higher than all the other geniuses, how could he not be proud? Yang Chen, no matter how powerful, was just able to contend with ordinary Great Tribes geniuses. Such a prodigy was indeed a treasure for Middle-ranking Tribes, but that was all. Wang De sneered coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, your luck is really bad. I originally thought you could bluff your way through a few more matches before meeting me in the end. I didn¡¯t expect your luck to be so bad, and you encountered me so soon. So all I can say is that your journey ends here.¡± ¡°Really? I also think my luck is bad, that I only met you now.¡± Yang Chen said indifferently. ¡°Are you saying you really wanted to meet me?¡± Wang De said coldly. ¡°What do you think?¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°If you can¡¯t understand this, I don¡¯t seem to have a reason to explain.¡± ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you are really arrogant. It seems that you won¡¯t cry until you see the coffin. Perhaps you still don¡¯t understand my meaning. What I meant by your journey ending is not just your Hundred Clans Trial Battle today, but your Martial Arts journey coming to an end!¡± Wang De suddenly shouted. The next moment, he abruptly drew his sword. Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°My martial arts journey ends? Wang De, it seems that I really don¡¯t need to show you mercy..¡± Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 92: Yang Chen ‘s Martial Arts Cultivation 1 Chapter 95: Chapter 92: Yang Chen ¡®s Martial Arts Cultivation 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Show mercy to me? Haha, Yang Chen, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re overestimating yourself?¡± Wang De sneered mockingly. His blade technique was the same as Wang Yun Kai¡¯s, both were the Wang Family¡¯s ¡®Tiger Spirit Blade Technique¡¯. It¡¯s just that as the number one genius of the Wang Family, his Tiger Spirit Blade Technique was far more powerful than Wang Yun Kai¡¯s. With a single swing of his blade, it seemed as if one could feel the might of the tiger from the blade. But for Yang Chen, all of this was meaningless. The Tiger Spirit Blade Technique was indeed powerful, but it couldn¡¯t bridge the gap hard strength. Wang De did not understand the disparity in strength between him and himself. Of course, letting the opponent understand the difference was only a matter of time. Yang Chen didn¡¯t have time to explain to Wang De either. With a wave of his hand, he tightly gripped his silver spear and faced the golden sword¡¯s swing. With a clang sound, the momentum of Wang De¡¯s golden sword was blocked. Wang De was suddenly alarmed: ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± He exerted all his strength, trying to push the golden sword forward another step, but he realized that Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear stood there like an insurmountable mountain, preventing his golden sword from advancing even a little bit further. Wang De didn¡¯t understand what had happened. Why could Yang Chen so easily block his golden sword? ¡°What trick did you use?¡± Wang De said in a deep voice. Yang Chen shook his head. Wang De still thought he was using some trick until now? It seemed that Wang De was too confident in his own strength. Did the other nartv really think that his martial arts cultivation was the strongest in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle? Thinking of this, Yang Chen stopped holding back and said bluntly, ¡°Full of flaws.¡± Dealing with Wang De, the pressure he felt was even less than facing Murong Liuhe. Murong Liuhe was clearly an opponent who had experienced many bloody battles in actual combat. One could see his true skills as soon as he made a move, but this Wang De, although his martial arts cultivation was strong, his actual combat experience in martial battles was too little. He wanted to rely on his martial arts cultivation to suppress others, but in fact, there were countless flaws. If his martial arts cultivation was inferior to Wang De, he would naturally suffer greatly. But as long as his martial arts cultivation did not lose to Wang De, Wang De¡¯s nightmare would begin. To deal with Wang De, he didn¡¯t even need to use Twin Shadows Like Dragons. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were fixed on Wang De, and in the next moment, his arm shook, and the tremendous force swept towards Wang De. Wang De was originally trying to figure out how to break through Yang Chen¡¯s defense, but in the next moment, he suddenly felt a force far surpassing his own rushing towards him. Compared to this force, his power was utterly insignificant. It must be known that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had already reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak. When it came to brute force, how could Wang De, who was only at the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, be his opponent? A contest between two different levels! Wang De wanted to clash with this force, but soon, a wave of pain swept over him. ¡°Ah!¡± Wang De spat out a mouthful of blood, and his entire body flew out backward. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°It seems like Wang De was defeated.¡± ¡°Everyone, look quickly!¡± ¡°How is it possible, Wang De lost?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not just a loss, he was defeated in an instant, almost effortlessly. What exactly happened?¡± Without a doubt, the battle between Yang Chen and Wang De attracted the attention of many people from the major tribes in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.Many people knew from the beginning that the gap between the fighters was huge and that the outcome would be decided quickly. However, no one expected that the outcome would indeed be determined quickly, but the winner was not Wang De, but Yang Chen. ¡°Wang De was defeated in an instant.¡± ¡°How is this possible? Wang De had reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak in martial arts cultivation. Even if Yang Chen had some tricks, he shouldn¡¯t be able to defeat Wang De, who has real power.¡± This scene undoubtedly shocked everyone. Wang De also couldn¡¯t believe this was true. He covered his chest; now, he couldn¡¯t even hold onto his golden sword. His arms were numb from the powerful force of Yang Chen¡¯s blow, making it difficult to continue fighting. ¡°How is this possible, how is this possible, you¡­you actually reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer!¡± Wang De roared. With this roar, everyone heard the truth clearly. ¡°What¡­ ¡°What did Wang De say?¡± ¡°DIUIYL you nears Bouy Kellillng Keann Devencn Layer, yang cnen nas reacneu the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer!¡± ¡°What, Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer? How is this possible? Wang De¡¯s Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak is already enough to challenge the peak of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. This Yang Chen¡­Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer?¡± Yang Family members were also boiling with excitement at this moment. Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si looked at each other, their eyes widening with disbelief, the surprise evident in their expressions. In their hearts swirled waves of shock they couldn¡¯t calm. As for Elder Yang Si, he knew Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level might not be as simple as everyone had guessed. However, he assumed Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation would be at most the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, barely able to draw with Wang De. Moreover, even with inferior martial skills, it would be challenging for Yang Chen to win. But who would have thought that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level had actually reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer? This was already far surpassing the martial arts cultivation levels of all major tribes. At this moment, Yang Jin He was even more dumbfounded. He rubbed his eyes repeatedly, unable to believe this was true: ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. What¡¯s going ¡°This¡­¡± No one knew. Elder Yang Sit s gaze fell on Yang Yiming and Yang Wu, who were whispering to each other: ¡°Yang Wu, Yi Ming, you two knew about Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level, right?¡± ¡°Uh, it¡¯s hard to hide anything from Fourth Master.¡± Yang Wu scratched his head. ¡°What¡¯s going on? What is Yang Chen¡¯s actual strength now? Even if he¡¯s in the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, he shouldn¡¯t have been able to defeat Wang De so easily.¡± Elder Yang Si, with rich experience, could tell that it was effortless for Yang Chen to defeat Wang De. This was not something that could be accomplished by merely entering the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. As Yang Yiming was quite a blabbermouth, he smirked: ¡°Fourth Master, actually, Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has indeed reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer¡­¡± As he spoke, Yang Yiming¡¯s voice gradually lowered. Yang Chen had told them he was at the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, but they didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen was actually even stronger than that. No one knew that his cultivation went far beyond the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. But this was already enough to shock the Yang family members. Yang Jin He, Elder Yang Si, and the other family members who were listening all took a deep breath when they learned Yang Chen¡¯s true martial arts cultivation level. Their hearts were stormy, unable to calm down, and they found it hard to describe their feelings at this moment. Is Yang Chen really a demon? Can this guy be described by common sense? Delivered at the fourth watch. Asking for everything.. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Chapter 93: Wang Family’s Fury_1 Chapter 96: Chapter 93: Wang Family¡¯s Fury_1 Translator: 549690339 However, defeating Wang De would not make Yang Chen let go so easily. If others showed him respect, he would respect them tenfold. What he preferred to do was to treat others as they treated him! Wang De¡¯s actions towards Yang Yiming, and his murderous intent towards him, left no reason for Yang Chen to be merciful! Yang Chen would not hesitate. The moment Wang De was sent flying, he immediately took action, rushing towards Wang De. Seeing that Yang Chen was not going to let go, Wang De looked terrified and said, ¡°Yang Chen, what else do you want to do?¡± ¡°What do I want to do? Didn¡¯t you say you were going to ruin my martial arts path? Well then, now I will show you what it means to hit a dead end in martial arts.¡± Yang Chen said solemnly. As his words fell, he held the long spear in his hand and aimed it straight at Wang De¡¯s arm. ¡°Yang Chen, how dare you!¡± Seeing Yang Chen trying to harm Wang De, Wang Dachui, the ancestor of the Wang family, could no longer sit still. He roared angrily, his voice booming like thunder on a clear day. The powerful force of the Spirit Martial Realm in his voice did indeed have a significant impact on Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen had made up his mind, and he would not change his thoughts because of others. You dare to bully me, you should be prepared to pay the price. Yang Chen didn¡¯t even blink, the silver spear directly pierced Wang De¡¯s right arm. Blood splattered, and Wang De¡¯s arm snapped off from his body. ¡°No!¡± Wang Dachui roared in anger, ¡°Yang kid, you dare to harm my Wang family, I¡¯ll make you die!¡± How could he not be angry? If he hadn¡¯t interfered, it would have been one thing, but he did interfere, yet Yang Chen still dared to ignore him and hurt Wang De. Doesn¡¯t this mean he doesn¡¯t regard him at all? Wang Dachui launched an invisible force directly towards Yang Chen with his angry flames. This force even turned into a fierce tiger. The roar of the tiger made people feel the terrifying pressure from Wang Dachui. This was the absolute pressure from the Spirit Martial Realm! ¡°Wang Dachui, what¡¯s the point of bullying the younger generation of my Yang family? Let this old man deal with you.¡± Just as Wang Dachui took action, an old voice suddenly rang out. The next moment, a white-haired elder appeared in front of Yang Chen. This white-haired elder was covered in blazing flames, which collided with the fierce tiger. The two powerful forces collided and eventually dissipated into nothingness. However, after taking Wang Dachui¡¯s move, the white-haired elder was forced to retreat a few steps. It was clear that he was also struggling against Wang Dachui. ¡°Great Elder!¡± ¡°Great Elder!¡± At this moment, the Yang family members jumped out and respectfully shouted to the white-haired elder. Yang Chen was stunned, and when he looked up, he realized that the white-haired elder who had saved him was none other than the Great Elder of the Yang family, who had never appeared before. Seeing the white-haired elder, Wang Dachui coldly said, ¡°Yang Zhengyi, you haven¡¯t appeared for so many years. I see you must have found a powerful cultivation method to practice. You can even take my already perfected Tiger Spirit Blade Technique. Do you think you can stop me? ¡°Ancestor, ancestor¡­ you must help me exact revenge.¡± Wang De, covering his severed arm, screamed with bloodshot eyes. ¡°Wang Elder, it¡¯s inevitable for the younger generation to get injured during battles. Why must you insist on this?¡± At this point, Murong Shan and Feng Changkong stepped forward. As the main person in charge of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, they couldn¡¯t just sit and watch the situation unfold. Of course, Murong Shan and the Yang family had no connection, and he was obviously trying to be neutral, but Feng Changkong was different. He hurried over, fearing that something would happen to Yang Chen, squinting his eyes and standing close to the Yang family, making his intentions very clear. Seeing this scene, Yang Jinhe breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Feng Changkong¡¯s proposal was not false. At least his future son-in-law was still here, and if something really happened, Feng Changkong couldn¡¯t find a second one. Feng Changkong wanted to protect Yang Chen not only because of Feng Xuewu, but also because of Yang Chen¡¯s identity as a Dan Medical practitioner. Moreover, with Yang Chen¡¯s outstanding performance, Feng Changkong became even more determined in his thoughts. ¡°Elder Wang, you¡¯re breaking the rules. I respect you as an elder, but I hope you can abide by the rules of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. You were also part of setting these rules. I believe you don¡¯t need me to remind you.¡± ¡°This kid cut off my grandson Wang De¡¯s arm, and you¡¯re just going to let this go?¡± Wang Dachui coldly said, ¡°Kid, during a martial battle, you should know when to show mercy, right?¡± Yang Chen expressionlessly said, ¡°Has Wang De ever thought about showing mercy to my Yang family members? Hehe, Elder Wang, I respect you as an elder, and I ask you when Yang Yiming faced Wang De, what would happen to Yiming if I didn¡¯t intervene in time?¡± ¡°But Yang Yiming¡¯s arm didn¡¯t break!¡± Wang Dachui shouted angrily. ¡°That¡¯s because I found out in time and acted in time. If I had been a little slower, what would have happened?¡± Yang Chen stared back fearlessly at Wang Dachui. Wang Dachui glared at him, his eyes wide open. ¡°But Wang De has lost.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t hear him admit defeat, and besides, Elder Wang, you should remember that Yiming had already conceded, but Wang De refused to let go. Wang De hadn¡¯t even conceded yet when I made my move. There is no way I could have stopped. This truth, I believe I don¡¯t need to explain it so clearly to you as a junior.¡± Yang Chen said solemnly. Wang De indeed didn¡¯t concede. He was so scared at the time that he couldn¡¯t even speak. How could he possibly shout that he conceded? Being lectured by a junior like Yang Chen, Wang Dachui glared at Wang De, scaring him into shivering all over. Feng Changkong spoke slowly, ¡°Now, Elder Wang, do you know the ins and outs of the matter? What do you intend to do?¡± ¡°Ancestor, you must take revenge for me!¡± Wang De screamed. ¡°You shut up.¡± Wang Dachui was nearly driven mad by Wang De. If Wang De had conceded and Yang Chen broke his arm, Wang Dachui would have an argument to make. But since Wang De didn¡¯t even concede, and Yang Chen broke his arm, who would admit this argument? Wang Dachui stared at Yang Jinhe and Yang Zhengyi with anger, as there was no way he could just let this matter go. If the Wang family admitted to this, how could they ever show their faces again? With that thought, Wang Dachui said solemnly, ¡°Yang Zhengyi, I¡¯ll give you a choice. Hand over Yang Chen, and I, Wang Dachui, will personally offer 30,000 spirit stones. I¡¯ll also ensure that your Yang family will become a tribe on par with the great tribes in the future. What do you say? ¡°Wang Dachui, are you trying to insult me?¡± Yang Zhengyi didn¡¯t even think before he coldly replied. Are you kidding? Can a genius like Yang Chen be cultivated with just spirit stones and resources? Using spirit stones to measure Yang Chen¡¯s value, Yang Zhengyi wouldn¡¯t be so stupid. As for handing over Yang Chen, dream on! Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 94: The Only Hope_l Chapter 97: Chapter 94: The Only Hope_l Translator: 549690339 Wang Dachui clenched his fists upon hearing this, ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Zhengyi, you have guts. It seems you¡¯ve really taken this Yang Chen as your precious treasure. Let¡¯s see if you can protect him!¡± ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡± Yang Zhengyi looked at the broken face, naturally not being polite. Feng Changkong was rather happy that the Yang family and Wang family had a falling out. If the Yang family had a falling out, it would be time to rely on their Feng family. By then, wouldn¡¯t it be easy for the Feng family to use Yang Chen, who had medical skills? Wang Dachui didn¡¯t get any advantage, naturally not staying any longer, and left. ¡°Ancestor, are we letting this go? That Yang Chen destroyed one of my arms.¡± Wang De cried miserably. Wang Dachui was already full of anger, and hearing Wang De¡¯s shout, he directly swung his palm over. He was now angry at Wang De¡¯s incompetence. If he had a little bit of reason, he could also find trouble for the Yang family, right? But what about Wang De? Seeing that Wang De didn¡¯t even speak to his own family, his brother Wang Ren¡¯s face turned pale. The moment his brother passed out, Wang Ren also rolled his eyes and fainted. Wang Dachui had no time to care about Wang Ren. He was now full of thoughts about Yang Chen. ¡°Speaking of which, this kid from the Yang family¡¯s martial arts cultivation has definitely reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. He¡¯s so young and already has this cultivation level¡­ This kid is absolutely an endless trouble. Our Wang family is close to the Yang family. If the Yang family rises, my Wang family will be the first affected. Anywvay, I have to find a way to get rid of this Yang Chen.¡± Wang Dachui thought to himself. On the Yang family¡¯s side, the matter settled down. Yang Chen looked at the Great Elder Yang Zhengyi and respectfully said, ¡®Yang Chen has met the Great Elder, thank you for saving my life.¡± Yang Jin He smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t told you before, so I¡¯ll tell you now. He is our Yang family¡¯s Great Elder, and also our Yang family¡¯s number one expert. With him here, we can ensure that our Yang family can stand in the Great Wilderness without any problems.¡± Yang Zhengyi waved his hand, ¡°Enough, no need to mention these things. At my age, I don¡¯t have many good days left. The future depends on you.¡± Having said this, Yang Zhengyi¡¯s eyes were fixed on Yang Chen, showing a satisfied smile. ¡°Yang Chen, not bad!¡± Yang Zhengyi slowly said, ¡°Keep working hard; your journey is still long!¡± ¡°Thank you for your guidance!¡± Yang Chen respectfully said. Feng Changkong just wanted to say something to Yang Chen when suddenly a loud noise caught everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the ring where Murong Wen, the number one genius of the Murong family, is.¡± ¡°Murong Wen, isn¡¯t Murong Wen¡¯s opponent Zhang Ying from the Horse-thief Gang?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with them?¡± Hearing the whispers, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look towards Murong Wen¡¯s ring. He had seen Murong Liuhe¡¯s strength and had to admit that the Murong family, like the Feng family, was a superpower among the Twelve Great Tribes. The Murong family¡¯s cultivation policies were indeed unique. Murong Liuhe was already extraordinary, so the more outstanding genius Murong Wen could only be stronger. However, the result of the match with Zhang Ying was far beyond everyone¡¯s expectations. ¡°Murong Wen lost!¡± ¡°Murong Wen actually lost!¡± ¡°And the process was very short. Within almost ten rounds, Murong Wen was defeated.¡± Actually, from the moment Yang Chen defeated Wang De, not much time had passed. A martial battle could last more than half an hour. Murong Wen¡¯s defeat now was indeed surprising. At a glance, Murong Wen was spitting blood, lying on the ground convulsing, not knowing whether he was alive or dead. The situation was extremely tragic. Seeing this scene, Murong Shan, who was originally staying there, couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Damn.¡± The next moment, without saying a word, Murong Shan immediately rushed to check on his precious son Murong Wen. Feng Changkong saw this and said helplessly to the Yang family, ¡°Yang family members, let¡¯s talk another day. Young friend Yang, I hope you visit our Feng family more often in the future.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Yang Chen bowed. As Feng Changkong left, everyone¡¯s eyes shifted to Zhang Ying, who was standing arrogantly on the ring. Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and carefully examined the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Zhang Ying. It could not be said that it was strange that Zhang Ying, the genius of the 1¨Clorse-thief Gang, defeated the number one genius of the Murong family, Murong Wen. However, it was somewhat unexpected that Murong Wen would be so quickly defeated. That being said, Zhang Ying¡¯s strength should not be underestimated¡­ Many people found it difficult to accept this result. Murong Wen was already almost universally acknowledged as the number one genius in the Great Wilderness. He wasn¡¯t like Wang De, who recovered from taking the Gravity Pill. Murong Wen reached his current level of martial arts cultivation through genuine talent. It could be said that the championship in this competition would be decided between Murong Wen and Wang De. But now¡­ Murong Wen and Wang De had both lost. How could people not be shocked? ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe that Murong Wen lost, and lost so miserably. I saw it very clearly just now. When Murong Wen and Zhang Ying competed, Murong Wen couldn¡¯t even put up a fight. The gap was too large. Within ten rounds, Murong Wen¡¯s moves were all used up, and he couldn¡¯t do anything to Zhang Ying.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too weird!¡± ¡°Not weird, after all, Zhang Ying is a genius trained by the Horse-thief Gang.¡± ¡°The strength of the Horse-thief Gang is even stronger than that of the Murong and Feng families. How can the geniuses they cultivate not be strong?¡± ¡°So what do we do now? Murong Wen has already lost. Do we let Zhang Ying be arrogant here? Don¡¯t we have anv genius in the Great Wild Hundred Clans who can compete with him?¡± ¡°Yeah, those Horse-thieves will be even more smug. Murong Wen has already lost, Zhang Ying must have also reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Who can be Zhang Ying¡¯s opponent now?¡± ¡°Just now, didn¡¯t Yang Chen defeat Wang De? Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation must have also reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer.¡± ¡°Yang Chen? Oh right, there¡¯s also Yang Chen. Yang Chen defeated Wang De and it didn¡¯t take long.¡± ¡°Can Yang Chen do it?¡± At this time, many people looked at Yang Chen. Perhaps on ordinary days, the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness were not united. But as long as the bandits appeared, everyone¡¯s spears would be pointed at the bandits. With Murong Wen defeated, everyone¡¯s thoughts naturally turned to Yang Chen, who had just defeated Wang De. It was not hard to see that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had also reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Now, Yang Chen had undoubtedly become the only hope in everyone¡¯s eyes.. Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 95: Dignity is Earned by Oneself_l Chapter 98: Chapter 95: Dignity is Earned by Oneself_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel much about it. He just looked closely at Zhang Ying. At this time, Zhang Ying, who had defeated Murong Wen, appeared much more arrogant: ¡°Haha, this is the number one genius of the Great Wild Hundred Clans? I think it¡¯s just that, is this the level of the Great Wild Hundred Clans? The number one genius is not even enough for me to clean my teeth with, haha.¡± Third Master didn¡¯t mind sarcastically saying from behind, ¡°Murong Shan, your family¡¯s little genius is not that great, haha.¡± Murong Shan¡¯s face turned blue with anger, and he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Liu San, the third leader, I, Murong Shan, will remember this debt.¡± ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, I let Zhang Ying spare your little treasure¡¯s life. Zhang Ying, come back.¡± Third Master sneered. Murong Shan could only swallow his anger now. After all, it was a ring competition, and if he lost, he could only blame Murong Wen¡¯s inferior skills. What else could he say? Settle accounts with the Horse-thief Gang? Although his Murong Family was outstanding among the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness, it would still fall short when facing the Horse-thief Gang alone. Zhang Ying returned to Third Master¡¯s side at this moment, proudly saying, ¡°The geniuses of the Great Wild Hundred Clans are just that. I think I¡¯ve got the championship. Hehe, of course, according to the Gang Leader¡¯s intention, I will waste a few more so-called geniuses in the process. In fact, I think the Gang Leader is over-worried. Will our plan be thwarted by these wastes? He and his eldest brother will be invincible once they enter the Great Wilderness!¡± ¡°Humph, are you questioning the Gang Leader¡¯s intentions?¡± Third Master snorted and said to Zhang Ying, who was getting carried away, ¡°It¡¯s still too early for you to say you¡¯ll be the champion. This Murong Wen is just the nominal first genius of the Great Wilderness!¡± ¡°What? Is there anyone more powerful than Murong Wen in the trial battle?¡± Zhang Ying was startled. Zhang Long, with his shoulders crossed, appeared calm and collected, ¡°In this Hundred Clans Trial Battle, there is a Wang De who reached the sixth stage of Body Refining Realm like us and consumed Gravity Pills. His Martial Arts Cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak.¡± ¡°Oh, there¡¯s such a person? The Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak is more fun than Murong Wen, but where is that kid?¡± Zhang Ying clicked his tongue. ¡°He was defeated, with just one move.¡± Third Master said slowly. ¡°What? One move?¡± Zhang Ying was shocked. Third Master snorted coldly, ¡°This kid is the Yang Chen I told you both about. The Gravity Pill was created by this kid.¡± ¡°The Yang Chen who defeated that waste Xu Hu?¡± Zhang Ying was suddenly taken aback. ¡°But isn¡¯t that kid only at the Fifth Level of the Body Refining Realm?¡± ¡°A gentleman¡¯s outlook changes every three days. This Yang Chen¡¯s demonic talent far exceeds my imagination. His Martial Arts Cultivation has broken through two levels in this period of time. Nowadays, he has probably reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Compared to you, he is probably not inferior. Humph, this is also because our Horse-thief Gang has people in the Yang Family and got a few Gravity Pills. Otherwise, you might not have been a match for this kid.¡± Third Master said coldly. Hearing this, Zhang Ying¡¯s heart skipped a beat, ¡°Is there such a genius in the Great Wilderness?¡± ¡°Now you know. However, this Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation should not be as good as yours. When you fight him, be quick and ruthless. Defeating him should not be difficult.¡± The Third Master was calm, holding his shoulders and whispering, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t give that kid any chances. If you can kill him, do it. That Yang Family won¡¯t dare to break with us!¡± ¡°Third Master, I understand. Yang Chen¡­ hehe, I will give him a hard time.¡± After saying this, Zhang Ying looked at Yang Chen. Yang Chen could sense that someone was looking at him. He turned his head and locked eyes with Zhang Ying standing next to Third Master. ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold. Zhang Ying licked his lips and made a throat-slitting gesture toward him, clearly threatening. This caused Yang Chen to chuckle. Interesting, it seemed that Zhang Ying had targeted him. He didn¡¯t find this strange, though. What he found strange was something else. ¡°Strange¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°I clearly felt the characteristics of taking the Gravity Pill from Zhang Ying¡¯s body just now.¡± Since the Gravity Pill was created by him, he could easily recognize the characteristics of using the Gravity Pill afterward. Zhang Ying¡¯s body had the characteristics of using the Gravity Pill.¡±However, only one Gravity Pill has been sold externally, and there¡¯s no second one. I know this very clearly. How did Zhang Ying manage to get the Gravity Pill?¡± Yang Chen had many thoughts in his heart and quickly came up with an answer: ¡°The Yang family, there¡¯s a traitor!¡± The Gravity Pill was not a rare thing in the Yang family, and it could be said that the Yang family still had a lot of them in stock. If there really was a traitor from the Horse-thief Gang in the Yang family, it would not be strange for them to smuggle out some Gravity Pills. This realization made Yang Chen suddenly enlightened. He always felt that Zhang Ying was too much of a demon. Even if the Horse-thief Gang was strong, the Murong family was not weak either, and the gap between the geniuses they nurtured should not be so huge. Zhang Ying¡¯s crushing performance against Murong Wen was absolute, and even more so against other great tribal geniuses. As it turned out, it was all because of the Gravity Pill they consumed. If they didn¡¯t consume the Gravity Pill, it was hard to say who would win or lose between Zhang Ying and Murong Wen. ¡°A traitor¡­ This is quite an unfavorable situation.¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, worried about how to explain this to Yang Jinhe. Should he directly say that there is a traitor in the Yang family? Soon, Yang Chen shook his head. While he was pondering, suddenly, Yang Yiming hurriedly ran over, ¡°Brother Chen, Murong Liuhe has come to see you.¡± ¡°Murong Liuhe?¡± Yang Chen was quite surprised, ¡°What is he here for?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, he came with his sister¡­¡± Yang Yiming¡¯s face was flushed, ¡°Murong Liuhe¡¯s sister is very beautiful.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Let¡¯s go and see.¡± As they spoke, Yang Chen and Yang Yiming walked side by side and arrived at the place where Murong Liuhe was waiting nearby. Just as Yang Yiming described, Murong Liuhe had indeed come with his sister. Murong Liuhe was a handsome young man, and naturally, his sister would not be far behind. She was a beautiful girl with curved eyebrows and cherry lips, about fourteen years old. Her pretty face was flushed, and when she first saw Yang Chen, it turned even redder, grabbing Murong Liuhe¡¯s clothes, and hiding behind her older brother. Seeing this scene, Murong Liuhe couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°This is my sister, Murong Taohua. Taohua really admires Brother Yang Chen, but she¡¯s a bit shy and doesn¡¯t dare to speak. I hope Brother Yang Chen understands.¡± ¡°Brother!¡± Murong Taohua lowered her head and stomped her feet shyly. She had told her brother that she admired Yang Chen, insisting on accompanying him to see Yang Chen, but who would expect her brother to actually say it out loud? Yang Chen smiled, ¡°No problem, what brings Brother Liuhe to see me?¡± Murong Liuhe¡¯s face turned red, and he spoke somewhat awkwardly, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s quite embarrassing to say, but the failure of Murong Wen leaves me feeling indignant.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Yang Chen asked with furrowed brows. ¡°Murong Wen, has been crippled¡­¡± Murong Liuhe sighed, ¡°In my life, I¡¯ve only genuinely admired a few people; one is Murong Wen, and the other is you, Yang Chen. But now, Murong Wen¡­¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen gasped in shock. No wonder Murong Shan¡¯s expression was so pained. But thinking about it, with the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s style, if they had the chance, how could they not kill Murong Wen? Even if they didn¡¯t kill him, Murong Wen¡¯s martial arts future would be cut off. Murong Liuhe took a deep breath, ¡°My visit to you is also related to this matter. If possible, Yang Chen, you must defeat Zhang Ying!¡± ¡°Do you think I can do it?¡± Yang Chen was extremely curious. ¡°Zhang Ying is very strong, but my intuition tells me that you, Yang Chen, are even stronger.¡± Murong Liuhe¡¯s eyes were shining brightly.. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Chapter 96: The Focus of the Entire Scene_l Chapter 99: Chapter 96: The Focus of the Entire Scene_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Defeating Zhang Ying is something I cannot avoid doing.¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°No, it¡¯s not the same.¡± Murong Liuhe frowned and said, ¡°Yang Chen, you also know that the common enemy of our Great Wild Hundred Clans is actually this Horse-thief Gang. Today, Zhang Ying is openly provoking the genius of our Great Wild Hundred Clans like this, who can bear it? My strength is insufficient, and I am filled with hatred for my own incompetence, but you are different! ¡± Murong Liuhe sighed, ¡°This is about dignity!¡± ¡°Dignity is something you fight for, not given by others.¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°I know, that¡¯s why I came to ask for your help, Yang Chen!¡± Murong Liuhe bent his body. Murong Liuhe¡¯s request was unexpected for Yang Chen. After thinking carefully, he could understand Murong Liuhe¡¯s feelings. Murong Liuhe was a top genius within the Great Wild Hundred Clans and naturally had pride as a genius among them. Now that Zhang Ying tramples on this pride and cripples his fellow clan members, how can he not be filled with anger? This also made Murong Liuhe come here to beg Yang Chen even if he knew clearly that Yang Chen and Zhang Ying would face each other sooner or later. Yang Chen said thoughtfully, ¡°I understand.¡± Murong Liuhe deeply looked at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Thank you.¡± As soon as these words fell, Murong Liuhe left with Murong Taohua. Yang Yiming was also excited and said, ¡°Brother Chen, is Zhang Ying really that powerful?¡± ¡°Very powerful.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter. ¡°Can you defeat him?¡±, asked Yang Yiming curiously. ¡°This Zhang Ying is not comparable to the likes of Wang De.¡± Yang Chen gave an ambiguous answer. In fact, many people have now placed their hopeful eyes on Yang Chen, hoping that he can defeat Zhang Ying, the Horse-thief Gang, and suppress their arrogance. If a secondary genius of their Horse-thief Gang could act domineering like this, what would become of the Great Wild Hundred Clans if their number one genius came out? At this time, there must be an existence that could compete with Zhang Ying. However, when it comes to martial arts cultivation, there is no one in the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer during this Hundred Clans Trial Battle. Nevertheless, Yang Chen was an unexpected surprise. ¡°It¡¯s the top 16 now, I don¡¯t know when Yang Chen will face Zhang Ying.¡± ¡°Can Yang Chen defeat Zhang Ying?¡± ¡°I doubt it.¡± ¡°The actual combat experience of the Horse-thief Gang is very rich, and Zhang Ying has even stronger martial arts cultivation. He is much better than Yang Chen, who was born with a golden key.¡± ¡°Who said Yang Chen was born with a golden key? Do you know Xu Hu? When Yang Chen was at the Fifth Layer of the Body Refining Realm, he defeated Xu Hu! Xu Hu is also a member of the Horse-thief Gang.¡± The discussion continued. Murong Wen¡¯s failure did not affect the following proceedings of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. After a rest of two hours, Feng Changkong announced, ¡°Next, we will start the top 8 ranking matches. Clan Leaders, please come up and draw lots.¡± The drawing process was not lengthy, and the results were out in less than a cup of tea¡¯s time. ¡°Yang Chen vs. Zhang Huaizhong!¡± ¡°Feng Xiaotian vs. Qian Meng!¡± ¡°Zhang Ying vs. Zhou Song!¡± ¡°Chen Ting vs. He Chengwen!¡± Upon hearing these results, Yang Chen remained expressionless. Zhang Huaizhong, the number one genius of the Zhang family, a large clan, was at the Refining Body Realm ¨C Sixth Stage Early Phase, much stronger than Zhang Shengyi. He was a genuine talent, so Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t underestimate him.However, the gap in strength still existed. Zhang Huaizhong was defeated by Yang Chen¡¯s overwhelming power in the third round of their exchange. As for Zhang Ying, who faced Zhou Song, after witnessing Murong Wen¡¯s defeat, he chose to surrender directly. This choice was undoubtedly the wisest. After all, no one would think they were stronger than Murong Wen. This also indirectly boosted Zhang Ying¡¯s arrogance, causing the great geniuses of the Great Wild Hundred Clans to feel resentful. Some even angrily accused Zhou Song of cowardice, claiming he had lost face for the Hundred Clans. Now, many people¡¯s eyes were on Yang Chen. This made the Yang family members feel slightly worried. This was not a good sign. After all, the more Yang Chen was watched, the heavier the burden on him. Sure enough, what they feared came to pass. In the top four match, Yang Chen drew Zhang Ying. ¡°Yang Chen versus Zhang Ying!¡± Feng Changkong announced the draw result. When the result came out, he frowned and looked at Yang Chen, clearly worried. However, the other geniuses from the various clans didn¡¯t think so, and they shouted one after another, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s up to you now.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, defeat Zhang Ying.¡± Listening to these shouts echoing, Yang Jin He took a deep breath and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Yang Chen, what are your chances of winning against Zhang Ying?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say,¡± Yang Chen replied. Upon hearing this, Yang Jin He¡¯s heart became even more worried, ¡°If there¡¯s not much chance of winning, just admit defeat. That Zhang Ying is the second-best genius cultivated by the Horse-thief Gang. It¡¯s not shameful for you, as a Yang family member, to admit defeat.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, why should Brother Chen admit defeat?¡± Yang Yiming¡¯s blood boiled upon hearing these words, and he was unhappy in his heart. ¡°Shut up.¡± Elder Yang Si frowned and said, ¡°If something goes wrong with Yang Chen, will you take responsibility?¡± Yang Chen felt both amused and touched by Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He¡¯s protection, ¡°Clan Leader, Fourth Master, I understand your intentions, but let me ask you, if I only admit defeat when faced with a tough opponent and dare not fight, then if one day, Zhang Ying humiliates the Yang family, should I, Yang Chen, still back down?¡± ¡°That¡­¡± Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si looked at each other, it must be said that Yang Chen¡¯s simple words had indeed left them speechless. Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Clan Leader, I know you and the Fourth Master care for me, but I think, as a man, I should be fearless and sacrifice myself when necessary. The Yang family would never produce cowards, at least not from me, Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Well said!¡± The Great Elder Ancestor Yang Zhengyi, who had been resting with his eyes closed, shouted in approval, ¡°Yang Chen, young people should be like you. We all act recklessly when young, and so should you. Whether it¡¯s a bandit or a god, our Yang family, as brave men, wouldn¡¯t be afraid of them, right?¡± Yang Chen bowed to show respect. He nodded, picked up his long spear, and headed straight for the ring. At this time, thunderous cheers had already risen from the audience. ¡°Come on, Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Come on, Yang Chen!¡± Unbeknownst to him, Yang Chen had become the center of attention, with countless eyes focused on him. Yang Chen, listening to the deafening shouts in his ear, stepped forward and arrived on the ring. Underneath this competition, perhaps the other martial battles of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle would seem dull in comparison.. Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 97: Absolute Suppression_l Chapter 100: Chapter 97: Absolute Suppression_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Yang Chen, take down Zhang Ying and don¡¯t disgrace the prestige of our Great Wild Hundred Clans¡¯ genius.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, come on!¡± These cheering voices provided quite a boost for Yang Chen, but they weren¡¯t so pleasant for Zhang Ying. Hearing these chaotic noises, Zhang Ying sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, I really didn¡¯t expect that you¡¯d dare to step onto the ring. To be honest, I thought you wouldn¡¯t come. Or is it that you¡¯re prepared to bask in the glory of this moment and be taken down by me?¡± ¡°Zhang Ying, do you know? Wang De also took the Gravity Pill.¡± Yang Chen said with a calm smile. Hearing these ambiguous words, Zhang Ying narrowed his eyes, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It¡¯s simple. I created the Gravity Pill, so don¡¯t think that just because you used it, you can flaunt your prowess over me. After all, what you¡¯re using is still something of mine.¡± Yang Chen said unhurriedly. ¡°I didn¡¯t use any Gravity Pill,¡± Zhang Ying said in a deep voice. ¡°Is that so?¡± The corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up. Zhang Ying¡¯s expression turned icy. Yang Chen¡¯s words seemed calm, but they hit a sore spot because he knew very well that without the Gravity Pill, his martial arts cultivation would be no match for Yang Chen¡¯s. Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I want to see if you can still laugh later. I, Zhang Ying, am not someone that trash like Xu Hu can compare to, let alone a loser like Wang De.¡± As his words fell, Zhang Ying gripped his long sword and swung it with a crack, sending a series of bursting sounds towards Yang Chen. ¡°It¡¯s the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword! The renowned technique of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Second Master, it¡¯s a genuine cultivation method!¡± some experienced old people said in amazement after seeing Zhang Ying¡¯s sword technique. Feng Changkong furrowed his eyebrows and said, ¡°This Zhang Ying really hid his strength. He didn¡¯t use the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword against Murong Wen initially. ¡± ¡°Father, what is the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword?¡± Feng Xuewu asked anxiously. ¡°It¡¯s an extremely mysterious technique. As the name suggests, the sword technique flows like continuous, gentle rain, full of changes and difficult to defend against. It¡¯s hard to find a flaw in this sword technique. Back then, the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Second Master killed countless seniors of our Great Wild Hundred Clans using this very Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword. Most importantly, this sword technique is a complete cultivation method.¡± Feng Changkong said solemnly. ¡°Then¡­ can Yang Chen win?¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s face flushed with concern. ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong did not answer. Truth be told, he was uncertain in his heart as well. Indeed, the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword was a genuine cultivation method, not an incomplete one. Everyone¡¯s attention was focused on this battle. As soon as Zhang Ying made his move, he gained the upper hand and demonstrated his impressive sword technique. Just as Feng Changkong had said, the sword technique resembled a gentle rain, with each move making it difficult to find an opening. The more he fought, the more hair-raising it was. ¡°Yang Chen fell into a disadvantageous position from the start.¡± ¡°This is bad!¡± ¡°I told you, Yang Chen is just for show.¡± ¡°Can he even defeat Zhang Ying? You must be joking.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re so capable, why don¡¯t you try that?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t, so I won¡¯t. But neither can he.¡± ¡°Go to hell, if you entered, you¡¯d be down in one round.¡± As Yang Chen and Zhang Ying fought, those from tribes unfriendly to the Yang family didn¡¯t hesitate to make sarcastic remarks. Indeed, at first glance, Yang Chen seemed to be disoriented by the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword. The Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword technique was indeed something special. ¡°It seems that the Horse-thief Gang really came from the outside world. Otherwise, there¡¯s no way Zhang Ying, at such a young age, could have a complete cultivation method. But this technique¡­¡± As Yang Chen fought his opponent, he gradually got the hang of it: ¡°In front of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, what does this Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword count for?¡± As Yang Chen¡¯s killing intent emerged, his momentum suddenly surged. ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Ying was ultimately a member of the Horse-thief Gang, with a wealth of combat experience from a young age. As soon as Yang Chen¡¯s momentum overpowered Zhang Ying, he sensed it and adjusted his moves accordingly. But could Yang Chen¡¯s attack be so easily countered? ¡°You have no chance now,¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Zhang Ying was momentarily stunned. Yang Chen instantly switched from defense to offense. The spear had only one purpose ¨C to charge forward without hesitation. Defense was never the way of the spear. The Enemy Breaking Style of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique held the key to victory. If the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword technique could be described as mysterious, then the true power of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique lay in its dominance! Yes, absolute dominance. Just like now, the moment Yang Chen switched from defense to offense, he gained the upper hand against Zhang Ying. ¡°Clang! ¡± With one thrust, Yang Chen¡¯s spear aimed straight for Zhang Ying. Something was wrong. At this moment, the Third Master, who was sitting in his seat, had already noticed something was amiss: ¡°Zhang Ying has been restrained by Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Ying¡¯s brother, Zhang Long, looked puzzled. ¡°I underestimated this kid, Yang Chen. He¡¯s not just suppressing Zhang Ying, but completely overpowering him. Not only is Zhang Ying¡¯s cultivation method being suppressed, but even his martial arts cultivation is weaker. Moreover, in terms of actual combat experience, Zhang Ying is not as skilled as Yang Chen. Just where did this demon child come from!¡± The Third Master grew more terrified as he thought about it. How could the Yang Family produce such a demonic genius? Zhang Long was taken aback by the Third Master¡¯s evaluation: ¡°Impossible. If Zhang Ying has already reached the mid-stage of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, what level has Yang Chen reached for his martial arts cultivation to be stronger?¡± ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this kid¡¯s martial arts cultivation has probably reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer¡­¡± At this time, everyone could see something was amiss. In the beginning, Yang Chen fought against others without using his full strength, and no one knew how strong he really was. But now, it was different. ¡°Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak!¡± ¡°This Yang Family really produced a demon. The word genius is not enough to describe him. How old is he? He¡¯s already at the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer?¡± The Wang Family Ancestor, Wang Dachui, disapprovingly snorted, ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s just the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak. Why are you all acting so surprised? Martial arts cultivation is not everything. It won¡¯t be that easy for this Yang Chen kid to win.¡± Although he said that, he was already stunned in his heart. Poor Wang De dared to fight against Yang Chen, it was like striking a rock with an egg. Was the Yang Family really going to rise now? Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Chapter 98: Shocking the Entire Scene 1 Chapter 101: Chapter 98: Shocking the Entire Scene 1 Translator: 549690339 No wonder these elders were shocked. Usually, the geniuses of the major tribes, even if there is some gap, it would not be too big. For example, Murong Wen was originally the first genius of the Great Wilderness, and his Martial Arts Cultivation was just slightly stronger than other geniuses. Starting from the same starting line, being slightly stronger is already quite amazing. But what about Yang Chen? Born in a middle-ranking tribe, his resources were already inferior to those geniuses born with golden keys from the great tribes, not to mention his Martial Arts Cultivation, which was far ahead of the great tribes¡¯ geniuses. When compared with Murong Wen, Yang Chen was simply worlds apart, without any comparability at all. ¡°Could it be that after Zhang Meiren, another absolute demon has appeared among the Great Wild Hundred Clans? What is a demon? That is, an existence that even those high and mighty geniuses need to look up to. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Zhang Meiren was so ambitious at that time, and she didn¡¯t care about any talented young men. It¡¯s no wonder that woman was like that. Who made her so outstanding? I just don¡¯t know what kind of ambition Yang Chen has, and I hope his ambition won¡¯t be as high as Zhang Meiren¡¯s back then.¡± ¡°Yes, Zhang Meiren went to the outside world to explore countless years ago, and I don¡¯t know if she has made a name for herself in the outside world now.¡± ¡°If someone could climb onto Zhang Meiren¡¯s high branch back then, they must have already become famous by now.¡± ¡°I wonder what Yang Chen¡¯s achievements will be in the future. If he doesn¡¯t have Zhang Meiren¡¯s ambition, maybe there¡¯s still a chance for the girls in our tribe. ¡± Many people started to discuss. Right now, even if Yang Chen didn¡¯t defeat Zhang Ying, his demonstrated Martial Arts Cultivation was enough for Yang Chen to become a well-known figure in the Great Wilderness after the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. Moreover, the current Yang Chen was suppressing Zhang Ying in their fight. As the Third Master saw, Yang Chen at this time had already fully launched a counterattack. Or rather, Yang Chen had completely dominated this martial battle, whether it was Martial Arts Cultivation, Cultivation Methods, or Combat experience, Yang Chen had perfectly suppressed Zhang Ying. ¡°Yang Chen is gradually suppressing Zhang Ying!¡± ¡°Come on, Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Let the horse-thief gang know how powerful our Great Wild Hundred Clans are! Let them know that this Hundred Clans Trial Battle is jointly held by our Great Wild Hundred Clans, and it is not a place for them to act recklessly and wildly!¡± Thunderous applause came from below the stage. And on the stage, beads of sweat the size of soybeans dripped from Zhang Ying¡¯s forehead. During the fight, he even gulped down some water. The more he fought with Yang Chen, the more he felt a wave of fear sweeping through his body. ¡°Your Martial Arts Cultivation has actually reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer!¡± Zhang Ying¡¯s pupils contracted sharply, and it was only at this moment that he finally understood why he couldn¡¯t get any advantage from Yang Chen. There was a gap in their Cultivation Methods, and a gap in their Martial Arts Cultivation. At this time, Zhang Ying¡¯s Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword was firmly suppressed by Yang Chen, which made him extremely anxious. Under his rage, he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, take this move!¡± As the words fell, Zhang Ying no longer paid attention to Yang Chen¡¯s attacking route and began to choose a very risky attack. In fact, his choice now was not wrong. In a passive disadvantage, a risky choice is undoubtedly the most advantageous choice. ¡°I don¡¯t believe you can block this move!¡± At the time when Zhang Ying gritted his teeth, the sharp sword in his hand emitted several segments of brilliance. This brilliance gave people a very strange feeling. The next moment, Zhang Ying shouted, ¡°Dragonfly Sword!¡± As this sword fell, it seemed like a dragonfly suddenly rushed in through the gaps, the sword tip gently pointing, impossible to defend against. However, Zhang Ying didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen was waiting for this moment. He didn¡¯t choose to defend, but lifted the silver spear and made a bizarre pose. ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons!¡± The silver spear was as fast as lightning, transforming into two shadows, making Zhang Ying, who was originally making a move, unable to tell the true from the false. The dragonfly sword instantly became clueless. It was at this moment that Yang Chen¡¯s spear landed on Zhang Ying¡¯s body. ¡°Puff!¡± Blood splattered, and Zhang Ying, who reacted very quickly, dodged Yang Chen¡¯s deadly spear and retreated four or five steps. ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and thought, ¡°This Zhang Ying has such a quick reaction! ¡± His spear was aimed at taking Zhang Ying¡¯s life. Anyway, he and the horse-thief gang had old grudges, and he didn¡¯t mind adding new hatred. Today, all the Great Wild Hundred Clans were here, and the Third Master couldn¡¯t cause any trouble. But, Zhang Ying¡¯s reaction was very fast, completely showing his ability to roll and crawl in the horse thief¡¯s den. He even dodged the Twin Shadows Like Dragons. Of course, it was inevitable for Zhang Ying to be injured. At this moment, Zhang Ying was gasping for breath, with fear filling his eyes. He stepped back and shouted in horror, ¡°I admit defeat!¡± He really didn¡¯t dare to continue the fight. The shock that Yang Chen¡¯s spear had given him just now was too strong. If he hadn¡¯t sensed the danger in advance and shifted his body slightly, he might have already become a cold corpse by now. He didn¡¯t have the courage to try the second spear again and didn¡¯t want to fight Yang Chen anymore, so he directly shouted out his surrender. Yang Chen actually admired Zhang Ying¡¯s decisiveness, and also secretly regretted that he had let Zhang Ying escape a catastrophe. ¡°Zhang Ying, come back.¡± The Third Master¡¯s face didn¡¯t look good. Originally, he thought that during this Hundred Clans Trial Battle, sending a second-tier character would be enough to win the championship and firmly trample on the dignity of the Great Wild Hundred Clans. It would also establish prestige before entering Monster Beast Mountain, making the people of the Great Wild Hundred Clans genuinely fear the horse thief gang. But who would have thought that all these plans would fail because of Yang Chen? At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s victory undoubtedly won everyone¡¯s satisfaction. The applause was thunderous, and for a time, this Hundred Clans Trial Battle became Yang Chen¡¯s stage. ¡°Well done, hahaha!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, good job.¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t the Horse-thief gang supposed to be powerful? What now, they were still defeated by someone from our Great Wild Hundred Clans?¡± ¡°In my opinion, the horse-thief gang is nothing special.¡± Listening to the layers of ridicule in their ears, the Third Master snorted, and simply closed his eyes, making him less annoyed. Now, the happiest people were the Yang family. The excitement was everywhere in the Yang family. No one could have imagined that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Even Yang Yiming hadn¡¯t reacted to it when Yang Chen told him that his Martial Arts Cultivation was only the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Nobody thought that Yang Chen was still not telling the truth. Now the busiest person was undoubtedly the Grand Elder of Yang family, Yang Zhengyi. Because, just as Yang Chen defeated Zhang Ying at the first moment, the tribes, as if they had discussed it beforehand, rushed to propose marriage alliances one after another.. Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 99: Marriage Proposals from Various Sects 1 Chapter 102: Chapter 99: Marriage Proposals from Various Sects 1 Translator: 549690339 Originally, those small clans and middle-ranking tribes also wanted to get involved and see if their own girls could catch Yang Chen¡¯s eye. However, it wasn¡¯t long before they gave up on their wishful thinking with disappointment Because even the clan leaders and representatives of the major tribes had already come to the Yang family one after another, and their expressions and postures clearly showed that they had come with the intention of proposing a marriage. There was no room for those small clans and middle-ranking tribes. As long as the Yang family wasn¡¯t foolish, the target of the marriage alliance would certainly be the major tribes. Yang Zhengyi had undoubtedly become a hot commodity. The elderly members of the major tribes had sharp eyes and knew very well that the real decision-maker of Yang family was Yang Zhengyi. Therefore, they directly bypassed Yang Jinhe and came to discuss the matter with Yang Zhengyi. Murong Shan arrived the fastest. The failure of Murong Wen made their Murong family urgently need a genius who could take on the responsibility for the next generation. The quickest solution was to find a son-in-law. As long as they are not blind, everyone can see that Yang Chen is the best choice for a son-in-law who can carry the flag for the next generation. Murong Shan is a wise man and doesn¡¯t care about the face of the major tribes. He speaks straightforwardly: ¡°Brother Yang, I, Murong Shan, will also not beat around the bush. Our Murong Taohua of the Murong family is quite famous in the Great Wilderness. I believe you have heard of her. Her appearance will not disappoint Yang Chen, and her character and conduct are impeccable.¡± ¡°In my opinion, this marriage is a match made in heaven. Moreover, um, our Taohua has admired Yang Chen for a long time. If there is a chance, we can let them meet. If it¡¯s okay, let¡¯s settle the matter.¡± Yang Zhengyi is also a cunning man, how can he not know that Yang Chen is a hot commodity now? He strokes his chin, thinking about something. Murong Shan looked at Yang Zhengyi not agreeing and raised his eyebrows, obviously somewhat displeased. But when he thought of Yang Chen¡¯s amazing talent and Murong Wen¡¯s failure, he no longer cared for the face of the major tribes. He asked, ¡°Brother Yang, what do you think of this matter?¡± ¡°What do I think? With Yang Chen¡¯s talent, it¡¯s natural to choose the best from the best. It¡¯s not some unworldly little girl who can be considered a match for Yang Chen. Your Murong Taohua is indeed beautiful, but she is too young and has not seen the world, how can she possibly hold up the sky?¡± At this moment, a middle-aged man in a wide robe walked slowly over, who turned out to be the elder of the Wen family, Wen Fenglai. ¡°Wen Fenglai, do you have any opinions on this marriage alliance?¡± Murong Shan snorted. Wen Fenglai chuckled: ¡°Of course, I have something to say. I think our Wen Chaoying from the Wen family is much stronger than your Murong Taohua. After all, our Wen Chaoying is one of the Three Great Golden Hairpin of the Hundred Clans and proficient in all aspects of the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. The Hundred Clans¡¯ vision can¡¯t be worse than yours, Murong Shan. In my opinion, Brother Yang, you should consider our Wen Chaoying. You¡¯ve seen the girl before.¡± ¡°Wen Chaoying?¡± Yang Zhengyi¡¯s eyes slightly lit up. That was indeed a good girl, and he had seen her, quite satisfied. It would be a good choice to introduce her to the younger generation. But¡­ ¡°Do you think the Three Great Golden Hairpin is really so great?¡± Suddenly, another voice sounded. Looking over, it turned out that another person had come to join in, the head of the major tribe, Zhang family. The Zhang family¡¯s leader slowly said, ¡°Your Wen Chaoying is indeed proficient in all aspects of zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but her martial arts cultivation is a bit lacking, unlike our Zhang Yingeruo, who has reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer at a young age. In this world that values martial arts, a woman¡¯s martial arts cultivation is still particularly important.¡± ¡°Nonsense, what do you need a daughter-in -law with such high martial arts cultivation for?¡± ¡°Who said it¡¯s not necessary?¡± After a few words, these three major tribe leaders began tearing each other apart, obviously taking this matter very seriously. This made Yang Zhengyi and many onlookers quite embarrassed. Not far away, the Chen family leader looked troubled, unsure of what to think. The Chen family elder of the major tribe saw that his leader was hesitant and asked, ¡°Leader, what are you still hesitating about? Yang Chen is a hot commodity right now. While those three families are fighting, we can try our luck. We can¡¯t let such a good genius fall into someone else¡¯s hands.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Elder, you are right. As the clan leader of the Chen family, I understand this too. But we don¡¯t have many beautiful young girls in our Chen family this generation. How am I going to talk about it? Tell me about Murong Taohua, Wen Chaoying, and Zhang Yingeruo. Which one is not very beautiful? I¡¯m afraid this matter might not succeed, and our Chen family girls of this generation¡­¡± The Chen family leader said with a bitter smile. Are you kidding? Don¡¯t you think I want to go? Without a girl to present, how can I go? ¡°Ahem, everyone, we are arguing so fiercely. Let¡¯s see what Brother Yang has to say,¡± Murong Shan was too lazy to argue with these people and directly left the whole mess to Yang Zhengyi. Yang Zhengyi stroked his chin, just about to say something when suddenly, Yang Jinhe hurriedly ran over and whispered in Yang Zhengyi¡¯s ear. Yang Zhengyi raised his eyebrows, ¡®You kid, why did you agree so quickly?¡± ¡°I, I didn¡¯t know Yang Chen would perform so well.¡± Yang Jinhe sighed bitterly. Yang Zhengyi rubbed his head, ¡°Forget it, you go down first.¡± He didn¡¯t expect that in addition to these three families, there is still a Feng family! This is getting really interesting. Yang Zhengyi, after all, is a smart man. He said, ¡°Everyone, discussing marriage is a big deal. How to proceed depends on how Yang Chen chooses. Today, the Hundred Clans Trial Battle is still going on, so let¡¯s discuss this matter another day, how about it?¡± ¡°Fair enough.¡± Murong Shan could only give up without any results. Wen Fenglai sighed reluctantly, ¡°I hope Brother Yang will seriously consider our Wen Chaoying. ¡± The few stopped talking and left one after another. Zhang family leader seemed the most reluctant to leave, even to the point of not giving up when leaving. Zhang family¡¯s elder couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Leader, we must get a hold of this matter. In the past, our Zhang family produced a Zhang Meiren, which made our Zhang family a major tribe. But now, the things she left for our descendants are almost depleted. Our Zhang family urgently needs a new support. ¡± Zhang family leader sighed and said, ¡°This matter can¡¯t be rushed. If it doesn¡¯t work, we will take out a few things left by our ancestors. I believe Yang Chen won¡¯t be uninterested.¡± ¡°Tt seems that¡¯s the only wav to do it-.- The two whispered like this and finally returned to their respective tribe¡¯s territory. Today there are two updates and tomorrow there will be at least three updates, possibly four updates.. Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 100: Bestowing the Spirit Talisman 1 Chapter 103: Chapter 100: Bestowing the Spirit Talisman 1 Translator: 549690339 The Hundred Clans Trial Battle is still ongoing, but the result is already clear in everyone¡¯s heart. As expected, Yang Chen won the championship. Yang Chen¡¯s opponent, the number one genius of the Chen family, Chen Ting, was well aware of the gap between him and Yang Chen. He didn¡¯t plan to fight and chose to admit defeat as soon as he took the stage. Yang Chen was not the type to force others, so he was happy with his opponent¡¯s choice to surrender. Next was the ranking for the others except for first place, which caused some small excitement, but it was still hard to attract much attention. Finally, the Hundred Clans Trial Battle came to an end. At this moment, the top thirty geniuses gathered together, feeling incredibly excited. Because they would represent their respective clans and enter Monster Beast Mountain to gather resources, which was a symbol of honor. Feng Changkong stepped forward at this time and said, ¡°The Hundred Clans Trial Battle has ended, and now it¡¯s time for the Monster Beast Mountain expedition. The thirty youngsters here will represent their clans and enter Monster Beast Mountain to collect resources. Of course, there will be rules. The resources collected by the top eight in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle will not be handed over to the Twelve Great Tribes.¡± ¡°As for the resources obtained by the geniuses who rank lower than the top eight, 20% of their share must be handed over to the Twelve Great Tribes.¡± These geniuses had already heard of these rules before they came. Yang Chen was also aware of them. Feng Changkong said, ¡°The top three in this Hundred Clans Trial Battle will receive a Spirit Talisman made by our Twelve Great Tribes. This Spirit Talisman, once placed on you, can emit a scent that keeps most of the demonic beasts in Monster Beast Mountain from approaching you.¡± ¡°First place gets the best quality Spirit Talisman, which lasts for one hour, while second and third place get slightly lower quality ones that only last for half an hour. Now, Yang Chen, Chen Ting, and Zhang Ying, you three come up and get your Spirit Talismans.¡± Yang Chen was a bit surprised by this reward. It had to be said that the reward was indeed lavish. The Spirit Talisman was a very rare treasure, and its ability to avoid demonic beasts made gathering resources in Monster Beast Mountain much smoother. It was important to know that Monster Beast Mountain still posed a danger to many geniuses. Even if there was no immediate danger, it was a hassle to be targeted by a large number of demonic beasts. This Spirit Talisman served such a good purpose. Yang Chen, of course, wouldn¡¯t be pretentious and stepped forward to receive the Spirit Talisman. After the Spirit Talisman was given, Feng Changkong told them: ¡°Although many demonic beasts in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle have been slain by our Twelve Great Tribes, there are still dangers. Over time, there have been cases of people dying in Beast Mountain, so I hope that when you enter Beast Mountain later, you will not fight each other and work together!¡± Feng Changkong deliberately increased his voice on ¡°Work together¡±. The smarter youngsters quickly understood Feng Changkong¡¯s meaning. ¡°Working together¡± not only meant against the demonic beasts but also against the Horse -Thief Gang. Of course, some timid youngsters heard that Beast Mountain was still dangerous, their expressions quickly changed, and they began to worry. Feng Changkong didn¡¯t bother to explain much and directly said, ¡°Alright, you all go back and prepare. The tribes that didn¡¯t get the chance to enter Beast Mountain this year should leave. The remaining tribes, bring your gifted youngsters and follow me into Beast Mountain.¡± As soon as these words fell, the thirty or so geniuses selected didn¡¯t delay and went back to prepare. Not long after, the team set off for Monster Beast Mountain. The site where the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was held wasn¡¯t far from Monster Beast Mountain. About two hours later, Feng Changkong and Murong Shan, as representatives, led all major tribes into Monster Beast Mountain. Some youngsters who had never entered Monster Beast Mountain before looked at the magnificent mountain range and exclaimed. ¡°This is Monster Beast Mountain? It¡¯s full of demonic beasts.¡¯ Feng Changkong patiently explained, ¡°When we enter, it¡¯s still the outer part of Monster Beast Mountain. We will only take the thirty of you to the entrance of the Inner Circle.¡± As they spoke, the group entered Monster Beast Mountain. Yang Chen carefully observed his surroundings. At the periphery, there were no few demonic beasts. With his rich experience, it wasn¡¯t difficult for Yang Chen to recognize a few familiar demonic beasts at a glance. ¡°The Blazing Flame Bird? I didn¡¯t expect such a demonic beast to exist here. But it¡¯s only equivalent to the third layer of the Body Refining Realm, so it shouldn¡¯t be a major threat.¡± As Yang Chen was lost in thought, Yang Jin He suddenly came forward, ¡°Yang Chen, Feng Changkong is looking for you.¡± ¡°Uncle Feng?¡± Yang Chen was stunned, and as he looked, he saw Feng Changkong. Feng Changkong smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, congratulations. May I have a moment of your time?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled. In theory, Feng Changkong, as the guide, should have been leading the way. But he had secretly come here to look for Yang Chen, most likely because there was something important to discuss/p> Yang Chen didn¡¯t have strong defenses against Feng Changkong. He took a step forward and found a secluded place with Feng Changkong. Feng Changkong¡¯s eyes fell on Yang Chen and then he slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my father¡¯s illness has completely healed now, thanks to your treatment.¡± ¡°It seems that Senior Feng¡¯s injury has completely healed,¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this news. When he made his move, he was confident that it would work. Feng Changkong nodded, ¡°Yes, but to keep this matter secret, the news of my father¡¯s recovery has been sealed within the Feng family. I believe you understand the reason behind it. My father hasn¡¯t forgotten his promise to you, and he even asked me to give you a big gift before you enter Monster Beast Mountain.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen became curious. He now understood why Feng Changkong had come to find him alone. Feng Changkong smiled slightly and took out a Spirit Talisman, ¡°This Spirit Talisman is not the same as the one I gave you earlier to avoid beasts. This talisman contains my father¡¯s power. As long as you tear it apart and aim it at the enemy, you can launch a full blow from my father. It can be said that even a martial artist at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm will be instantly killed by this strike, and the second and third levels of the Spirit Martial Realm will also be injured!¡± ¡°Of course, this Spirit Talisman is extremely precious, specially prepared by my father to repay you. You must cherish it and never use it unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary.¡± Feng Changkong was afraid that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t understand, so he explained. Yang Chen would not be ignorant of the importance of this Spirit Talisman, and he quickly thanked him, ¡°Senior Feng, thank you.¡± ¡°Hehe, no need to thank me. This is what you deserve. Alright, I have to go back to leading the others. Otherwise, Murong Shan will suspect something when he sees that I¡¯ve been gone for too long.¡± Feng Changkong didn¡¯t explain further and turned to leave. Yang Chen looked at the Spirit Talisman in his hand, contemplative, and then quickly put it in his storage bag, went back to the team, and kept quiet about the matter.. Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 101: Entering Monster Beast Mountain 1 Chapter 104: Chapter 101: Entering Monster Beast Mountain 1 Translator: 549690339 In the blink of an eye, the mighty team went deeper into Monster Beast Mountain, and they had already encountered numerous demonic beasts in the periphery. Some short-sighted beasts tried to attack Yang Chen and the others, but they were eventually resolved by the strong force of Feng Changkong and Murong Shan. Eventually, the group stopped at the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Looking ahead, all they could see was a hazy mist, which made people wonder what kind of paradise was hidden inside the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Many geniuses asked their clan elders about the mist, but the elders of all major tribes shook their heads: ¡°No one knows the origin of this mist, but it crosses here. To enter the Monster Beast Mountain, you must disperse the mist.¡± ¡°Is there anything strange about this mist?¡± ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t try to get close to the mist. Once you get close, your bones will be corroded in no time.¡± Upon hearing this, the geniuses¡¯ faces changed dramatically. Could this mist be so powerful? Yang Chen looked on from the side and noticed some clues. ¡°If the road ahead is full of this white mist, how would we be able to enter the Monster Beast Mountain if the mist is so powerful?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the people who guard the entrance here will forcibly open a passage in the mist for you. You can enter through the tunnel when it opens. Of course, there is a time limit for this tunnel, and the time limit for the tunnel is how long you can stay in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.¡± ¡°To prevent people from entering and leaving the Beast Mountain Inner Circle at will, the Twelve Great Tribes have been sending people to guard the entrance all year round. Of course, they are also able to open the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle at any time.¡± Upon looking up, Yang Chen noticed several elders with strong abilities guarding the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise. Every one of them seemed to be a master in the Spirit Martial Realm. It seems that the Twelve Great Tribes really put a lot of effort into guarding the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Feng Changkong and Murong Shan, as the leaders of this journey, spoke up: ¡°From now on, the top 30 of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle will represent their respective tribes and enter the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Let me explain the process briefly.¡± All the geniuses pricked up their ears to listen carefully. ¡°After collecting resources and coming out of the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, we, the Twelve Great Tribes, will inspect all the geniuses¡¯ storage bags. The first-place collector can choose three treasures from the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures handed over by other geniuses to the Twelve Great Tribes.¡¯ ¡°Second place can choose two treasures, and third place can choose one treasure!¡± Murong Shan smiled: ¡°So, after entering the Monster Beast Mountain, you must all put in your full effort to collect treasures! Those with excellent results will be eligible to select additional treasures from a multitude of treasures, which is a very rare opportunity.¡± Similar to Murong Shan, elders from other major tribes were also giving their juniors instructions. This made Yang Chen laugh. The Twelve Great Tribes really knew how to do business. They would extract many treasures from numerous geniuses and then reward them to the top three geniuses. In addition to immediate buy and sell, they also encouraged everyone to collect treasures with enthusiasm. Feng Changkong, afraid that Yang Chen would be reckless, said: ¡°Yang Chen, the Beast Mountain Inner Circle is a treasure trove, with treasures all over the place. When you enter the Beast Mountain, remember not to have conflicts with other geniuses. It will only waste time. It is most important to focus on collecting resources.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be vague about it. In fact, he didn¡¯t plan on starting any trouble. And as he saw it, other geniuses shouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to provoke him. His only concern was the Horse-thief Gang. Murong Shan immediately said: ¡°This trip to the Monster Beast Mountain has a time limit of ten days. Remember, you only have ten days. No matter how many resources you collect, you must return within ten days. Otherwise, if the entrance to the Beast Mountain is closed, wasting the spirit stones used to open it, it will be difficult for you to leave. By then, let alone dying, if you manage to survive, all the resources you¡¯ve collected will be confiscated.¡± None of the young geniuses dared to take Murong Shan¡¯s words lightly. At this moment, Murong Shan finally looked ahead: ¡°All the seniors guarding the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, the young geniuses of this session have gathered here. The seal on the Beast Mountain Inner Circle can now be opened.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Got it!¡± Upon hearing the command, the elite elders from the Twelve Great Tribes made their True Qi flow, and the void was marked in an instant. Immediately after that, the earth seemed to tremble slightly. The next moment, a bright passage appeared in the mist. Seeing the passage appear, Feng Changkong shouted: ¡°You thirty people, enter quickly.¡± Yang Chen and others dared not be vague. Without saying a word, they charged straight into the Beast Mountain Inner Circle through the passage. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t the fastest nor the slowest. He made his speed maximum. The moment he entered the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, it suddenly opened up in front of him, as if he had entered a paradise. This was because the Beast Mountain Inner Circle was completely different from the periphery. ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh.¡± As soon as the young geniuses entered the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, they turned around and left without any hesitation. They were afraid of having any conflicts with other geniuses here, as their clan elders had obviously instructed them. Yang Chen had just planned to leave, but soon he noticed a pair of icy eyes. He looked up and saw Zhang Ying and Zhang Long, the two brothers, staring at him. In addition to Zhang Ying and Zhang Long, there were also three other horse-thief geniuses. There were supposedly thirty geniuses who entered the Beast Mountain, but in reality, there were thirty-five, including the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang. The five of them gathered together, their eyes fixed on Yang Chen. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t afraid, as he had the life-saving talisman given to him by Feng Changkong on him. He wasn¡¯t afraid of the five of them ganging up on him. Zhang Long spoke slowly: ¡°Ying, we still have a task to complete, so there¡¯s no need to have any conflicts with this kid. Let¡¯s go.¡± With gritted teeth, Zhang Ying said: ¡°Let the kid live a few more days.¡± Having said that, the group quickly left and turned back. This made Yang Chen a little surprised. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin, puzzled. Logically, these five horse-thief geniuses would most likely try to attack him. But the five of them didn¡¯t choose to do so, which made Yang Chen feel that something was fishy. As he was lost in his confusion, he soon muttered helplessly: ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s not worry about these things for now. Since I¡¯m in the Beast Mountain, such a treasure land, I can¡¯t waste it.¡± What did he need the most right now? Resources. For him, the more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, the better.. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter 102: Mermaid Clan_l Chapter 105: Chapter 102: Mermaid Clan_l Translator: 549690339 In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen disappeared from this place, heading straight for the depths of the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain. At a glance, one could see the Lingcao plants growing everywhere in this unique place. These were all top-quality treasures that, although they were not visible to Yang Chen¡¯s dharma eyes, collecting them would be a pretty decent choice. However, Yang Chen was not focused on this; he was not in a hurry to collect treasures. For him, coming to an unfamiliar place and thoroughly observing the area was the most crucial thing. In fact, the whole inner area of Monster Beast Mountain was filled with strangeness. ¡°Strange!¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself, ¡°Although I haven¡¯t seen many treasures yet, the ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ should have grown in this inner area of Monster Beast Mountain without any accidents. You know, this ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ is very difficult to grow in the place where I used to live.¡± The growth of a spiritual object requires very demanding conditions. Such divine objects as Starflame Grass cannot naturally grow without the abundant Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi. ¡°With such an abundant aura of spiritual energy¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°If used properly, this place would be a treasure land for cultivation. If I were to cultivate here for a long time, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to enter the Spirit Martial Realm within a year. Ten days would be enough for me to break through to the Body Refining Realm 8th level.¡± ¡°How could such a strong spiritual energy appear in such a remote place like the Great Wilderness? And why are the demonic beasts so weak despite such a rich spiritual energy?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t understand it. Demonic beasts, like martial artists, have high demands for Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi. It¡¯s not obvious at the Body Refining Realm yet, but when one reaches the later stages of Body Refining Realm, one would gradually realize the importance of refining Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi to temper the body. Once in the Spirit Martial Realm, one can hardly do without Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi. Why are there so few masters in the Spirit Martial Realm within the Great Wilderness, and even if there were, they were mostly at the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm? It¡¯s because the spiritual energy in the Great Wilderness is too scarce to support the cultivation of masters in the Spirit Martial Realm. The same is true for demonic beasts. With such strong Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi, it should be more than enough to cultivate demonic beasts beyond the Spirit Martial Realm. However, people in the Great Wilderness obviously don¡¯t think so. Moreover, Yang Chen had yet to encounter any powerful demonic beasts along the way. ¡°Weird, weird!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t make sense of it. He knew that there must be some hidden secrets in this Monster Beast Mountain. ¡°Forget it, if I can¡¯t figure it out, there¡¯s no need to think about it. I¡¯ve been here for a while now, and there doesn¡¯t seem to be any danger, so I can start collecting some treasures.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. To be on the safe side, he still applied the Demon-averting Talisman to his body. With this spirit talisman, he could prevent demonic beasts from approaching him. Once the spirit talisman was attached to his body, Yang Chen began to move around and search all over the place. It¡¯s no exaggeration to say that the entire inner area of Monster Beast Mountain is full of treasures. As Yang Chen searched along the way, he found that the Heaven and Earth Spirit treasures that the Chamber of Commerce in the outside world had to spend a large number of Spirit Stones to purchase were actually available all over the place. This made Yang Chen even more excited: ¡°If I really collect things this way, my plan to enter the Spirit Martial Realm will also be hopeful.¡± With this thought in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to collect every treasure he saw, sparing no expense. Just like this, Yang Chen arrived at the bank of a wide river. When? Yang Chen arrived on the bank of the river, he narrowed his eyes. His keen sensitivity from his previous life allowed him to detect something amiss: ¡°Who¡¯s there!¡± ¡°There are humans; we¡¯ve been discovered!¡± A head suddenly popped out of the river. After saying those words, it immediately jumped back into the water. When Yang Chen sensed this, he was shocked: ¡®Mermaid Clan?¡± He saw it clearly ¨C the head that had just emerged from the river was a beautiful woman with fish scales on her shoulders and no clothes on. She looked lovely and delicate, with a sweet and charming voice, seemingly afraid of humans. The moment she noticed Yang Chen, she dove back into the river, disappearing from sight. If not for Yang Chen¡¯s sharp senses and quick reaction, he might not have discovered her, or he may have mistaken her for a water demonic beast. ¡°The Mermaid Tribe¡­ how is that possible?¡± Yang Chen could barely believe his eyes. Wasn¡¯t it said that the Mermaid Tribe only lived in ancient times? What were they doing here? What on earth was going on? Yang Chen wanted to investigate, but when he saw the unfathomably deep river, he immediately dismissed the idea. With his current level of martial arts cultivation, it was almost impossible for him to explore such a deep river. But Yang Chen kept this matter in mind. He didn¡¯t linger for long and left the area after making a brief detour. Just like that, an hour passed in a flash. The effect of the Demon-averting Talisman gradually faded, and Yang Chen became more cautious. As he walked along the river and through the woods, he suddenly heard some noises and looked ahead with a wry smile: ¡°It¡¯s them!¡± Whether by coincidence or fate, he ran into Feng Xiaotian, the genius of the Feng family, and Murong Liuhe, the genius of the Murong family. However, at this time, Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe appeared quite embarrassed. Not long after they entered the Beast Mountain, they encountered the wolf pack in front of them. The pack had more than a dozen wolves, each with a martial arts cultivation equivalent to a human in the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage. But the Wolf King was even stronger. From what Yang Chen observed, it was almost on par with a human martial artist¡¯s Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer level. ¡°No wonder Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe are in such a sorry state. Having encountered this wolf pack, they are really down on their luck,¡± laughed Yang Chen. ¡°I have a good relationship with the Feng family, and the patriarch of the Feng family even gave me a life-saving treasure. Moreover, Murong Liuhe is quite a decent person, so it¡¯s only right that I help them. However, I don¡¯t need to make a move right away.¡± Yang Chen was patient. However, Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were getting restless. The two were clearly cornered by the wolf pack, looking quite battered. Both of them had wounds from the wolves¡¯ bites, dripping blood and enduring great pain. ¡°Brother Feng, what should we do? These wolves are not easy to deal with,¡± said Murong Liuhe, gritting his teeth. ¡°If we want to survive, we have to kill the Wolf King!¡± Feng Xiaotian clenched his teeth. Murong Liuhe took a deep breath: ¡°Though I know the principle of capturing the king first, the Wolf King is well-hidden behind the pack. It¡¯s impossible to deal with it. Besides, its strength isn¡¯t weaker than these wolves. Killing it is not as easy as it seems!¡± ¡°Damn it, are we really so unlucky that we¡¯ll die in Beast Mountain?¡± Feng Xiaotian was filled with unwillingness.. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 103: Strange Phenomenon in the Valley_l Chapter 106: Chapter 103: Strange Phenomenon in the Valley_l Translator: 549690339 Although Murong Liuhe didn¡¯t say it out loud, he couldn¡¯t help feeling a little desperate in his heart. Just as Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were both at their wit¡¯s end, they suddenly noticed something unusual about the wolf pack¡¯s movements. At some unknown time, an extra person had appeared among the wolves. Wasn¡¯t this person none other than the familiar Yang Chen? ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen.¡± ¡°How did Yang Chen appear here?¡± When Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were surprised, sudden joy sprouted in their hearts. They both knew about Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation. Appearing here now¡­ ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s target is the Wolf King!¡± Murong Liuhe exclaimed with joy, ¡°He wants to kill the Wolf King! Brother Feng, we have hope.¡± Feng Xiaotian was also overjoyed, ¡°Although we cannot help Brother Yang Chen directly, we must distract these smaller wolves so Yang Chen can focus on dealing with the Wolf King!¡± ¡°That¡¯s a great plan.¡± Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian quickly agreed and went into action, immediately swinging their weapons and regaining their spirits. Yang Chen had indeed chosen to act quietly. He sneaked to the rear of the wolf pack and launched an attack directly at them. At first, he intended to kill the Wolf King with a single shot, but who knew that the Wolf King was so cautious, hiding behind the wolf pack, and even having a few Demon Wolves protecting him. This made Yang Chen¡¯s sneak attack only kill a few insignificant Demon Wolves, while the Wolf King remained unharmed. However, since he had chosen to act, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t have a reason to give up. ¡°Demon Wolves are cunning by nature, it seems. But do you think that hiding behind them means I can¡¯t do anything to you?¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily. The Wolf King revealed human-like eyes, staring at Yang Chen with blood-red eyes while grinding his claws, as if ready to strike at any moment. Yang Chen snorted coldly, the long spear in his hand darting out to follow, instantly killing another Demon Wolf. His spear shots were extremely fast; after each shot, a Demon Wolf would meet its demise. In the blink of an eye, all the Demon Wolves protecting the Wolf King were killed by Yang Chen. The next moment, Yang Chen shifted his focus to the Wolf King. Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Now, you have nowhere to hide.¡± ¡°Awooo!¡± The Wolf King raised its head and howled. This made Yang Chen snort coldly, ¡°You still want the other wolves to protect you. You¡¯re really too timid. Useless, just die.¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily, and the next moment, his silver spear shot straight at the Wolf King. Scratching the ground with his claws, the Wolf King seemed to have been angered by Yang Chen, and lunged at him in an instant, baring his fierce fangs, intending to bite through Yang Chen¡¯s throat. ¡°Quite fast.¡± Seeing this, Yang Chen quickly withdrew his silver spear, tilted his head, and evaded the Wolf King¡¯s attack. Indeed, the Wolf King was very clever. He even knew how to avoid his silver spear and then directly target his vital parts. Unfortunately, demonic beasts are just that¡ªbeasts. How could the Wolf King realize the advantage of his silver spear? Standing within the range of his silver spear was the real crisis for the Wolf King. Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to give the Wolf King any chance. ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons! ¡± Yang Chen shouted. The two spear points moved in different directions, which clearly stunned the Wolf King for a moment. The next moment, when Yang Chen looked again, he couldn¡¯t find the Wolf King¡¯s shadow anywhere. ¡°Eh!¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes slightly. ¡°This Wolf King is so fast.¡± It really was beyond his expectations. This Wolf King was indeed very smart and cautious, not opting for a head-on confrontation after witnessing his extraordinary Twin Shadows Like Dragons move. By choosing to retreat and relying on its speed, the Wolf King had made it difficult for him to catch up. ¡°Yang Chen, focus on the Wolf King, and leave these lesser wolves to us,¡± Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian shouted in unison. Yang Chen nodded, paying full attention to the Wolf King. The Wolf King scraped its claws on the ground and charged menacingly at Yang Chen after another howl. ¡°I see, this demon wolf is a Spectral Wolf known for its speed. But aren¡¯t Spectral Wolves known to hunt only during the night? This is still daytime.¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes, but as he figured out the species of the demon wolf, he began forming a strategy. Just as he had anticipated, the Spectral Wolf King opened its claws and pounced at Yang Chen. It was smart enough to avoid Yang Chen¡¯s Silver Spear. ¡°Heh, you think I have nothing else besides my Spear Technique to deal with you?¡± Yang Chen spoke as he suddenly waved his hand, unleashing the mysterious power of the Cloud -Pulling Fist. With a combination of hard and soft power in his palm, Yang Chen violently struck, instantly dispersing the energy directly onto the Spectral Wolf King¡¯s abdomen. ¡°Awoo!¡± The Spectral Wolf King let out a miserable howl as it was sent flying by Yang Chen¡¯s punch. At this moment, Yang Chen seized the opportunity, stepped forward, and stabbed his spear into the Spectral Wolf King¡¯s body before it could hit the ground. Blood splattered as the silver spear pierced through its body, killing the Spectral Wolf King on the spot. Yang Chen raised the corpse of the Spectral Wolf King high up. The next moment, the ordinary Spectral Wolves, upon seeing this scene, scattered and fled in all directions, as if they had lost their backbone. Seeing the direction these Spectral Wolves had fled, Yang Chen frowned: ¡°These Spectral Wolves are inherently cunning and clever. Not only is their appearance during the day unusual, but even their escape route seemed peculiar. Escaping into the valley ahead would be more logical, but these wolves fled towards the open space.¡± As he wondered, Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian also came forward to express their gratitude: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, we are truly grateful for your help. If it weren¡¯t for you, the two of us wouldn¡¯t know how to deal with these beasts.¡± ¡°Ha ha, don¡¯t worry about it. But aren¡¯t these demon wolves supposed to appear only at night? It shouldn¡¯t make sense for you two to be surrounded by them,¡± said Yang Chen curiously. Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian exchanged glances before speaking bitterly: ¡°It¡¯s a long story. Someone among the thirty geniuses has already died.¡± ¡°Dead?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°The injuries indicate it was caused by a person. We haven¡¯t seen the actual situation yet, but I suspect it¡¯s either the demonic beasts or members of the Horse-Thief Gang who have started to take action,¡± said Murong Liuhe gritting his teeth. ¡°Those people from the Horse-Thief Gang have never shown any mercy to the geniuses of our Great Wild Hundred Clans. That¡¯s why Brother Feng and I decided to join forces, at least when there are more people, we have someone to help. ¡°I see, but what about these Spectral Wolves?¡± Yang Chen was still puzzled. Feng Xiaotian shook his head: ¡°We are both quite baffled by this. We were just discussing before entering the valley, but as soon as we went in, we ran into these Spectral Wolves. They surrounded us. We fought for our lives to escape the valley, but we still couldn¡¯t get away. Luckily, we met Brother Yang Chen, otherwise, we really wouldn¡¯t know what to do.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. It¡¯s a trivial matter,¡± Yang Chen replied, his curiosity piqued by the valley. ¡°I¡¯m afraid the valley might be where these demon wolves gather. We accidentally stumbled upon it. In any case, we don¡¯t dare to explore anymore. Yang Chen, the Horse-Thief Gang is rampant, clearly with murderous intent. How about joining us?¡± Feng Xiaotian extended a sincere invitation. He was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s strength. If he could win over an expert like Yang Chen, their chances of survival during their journey to Monster Beast Mountain would greatly increase. However, Yang Chen clearly didn¡¯t have this intention. He tactfully declined: ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. I¡¯m used to being alone. Besides, my clan specifically requested that I collect certain resources. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to accompany you two on your journey.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a real pity,¡± Feng Xiaotian sighed, slightly disappointed. However, he still cupped his hands in a farewell gesture: ¡°In that case, we will take our leave.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, take care,¡± Murong Liuhe also bid his farewell with a gesture. Watching the two leave, Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity towards the valley grew: ¡°This is truly a strange matter. If that valley really is the gathering place for the Spectral Wolves, the ones that just escaped should have fled towards the valley, not in the opposite direction. There must be more to this valley than meets the eye.¡± Chapter ended.. Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 104: Golden Elephant Fruit_l Chapter 107: Chapter 104: Golden Elephant Fruit_l Translator: 549690339 It was evident that this valley was not a place those demon wolves could live in. Yang Chen could sense a different kind of tranquility compared to the outside world. While Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were too frightened to venture inside, he was different. He was genuinely curious about what mysteries lay within the valley. With that thought, Yang Chen strode boldly into the valley. As soon as he entered, he felt the difference between the inside and the outside of the valley. The spiritual energy inside the valley seemed to be even more vast than the outside! Not only that, but the spiritual flowers and strange grasses in the valley were blooming much more vigorously than those outside, making Yang Chen feel that he would definitely find some rarer spiritual herbs within the valley. ¡°This is strange,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. ¡°Such a treasure land, yet the demon wolves fled outward. Strange, very strange!¡± Soon after, he didn¡¯t bother thinking anymore. In the blink of an eye, he realized, ¡°These spiritual herbs are even more valuable than those inside the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. It¡¯s like I¡¯ve stumbled upon a treasure land.¡± With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and picked all the Lingcao treasures and put them in his storage bag. He wouldn¡¯t be stingy or polite about this. In a moment, his storage bag had swelled up, and the resources he had collected were still just a drop in the ocean for the entire valley. The more it was like this, the more confused Yang Chen became: ¡°It is strange, in theory, all the demonic beasts should be desperate to come here. With so many resources and treasures, any spiritual beast would not ignore this place. But why haven¡¯t I seen a single demonic beast in the valley?¡± Yang Chen grew more puzzled as he thought. According to what Feng Changxiao and Murong Liuhe said, the Spectral Wolves that had surrounded them had come from this valley. Were there no other demonic beasts except for those Spectral Wolves? Yang Chen, feeling doubtful, carefully collected the Lingcao, while cautiously moving forward. As he went further, he gradually detected some movements. ¡°What¡¯s that sound?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows, only hearing a resounding boom that sounded like thunder. Though it resembled thunder, Yang Chen could clearly discern that it was not thunder, but rather the roar of a demonic beast. However, he couldn¡¯t quite determine what was going on. Regardless, this only piqued Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity, causing him to quicken his pace. With a few steps, he finally saw the situation up ahead. ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression tensed, ¡°It¡¯s actually two bears sleeping? Yes, the thunderous roaring sound turned out to be just the snoring of the two black bears. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel both amused and bitter. After careful consideration, he finally figured out the whole story. ¡°Judging by the bite marks from the Spectral Wolves on these two black bears, they must be the kings of this valley. The wolves must have desired this place and disputed the bears for it. I guess they left the valley after losing the fight!¡± Yang Chen said helplessly, ¡°No wonder the Spectral Wolves, which are naturally group animals, only appeared in the tens, not the hundreds. Turns out they were all killed by these two black bears. It¡¯s a pity that Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe had such bad luck, running into the wolves right as they were leaving. Those newly defeated wolves happened to bump into two servings of fresh prey; how could they let them go?¡± With this understanding, the situation wasn¡¯t difficult to explain. ¡°In that case, these two black bears might be more powerful than I thought¡­¡± Yang Chen started to feel uneasy. Being able to drive a pack of Spectral Wolves out of the valley, these two black bears were definitely not something he could meddle with. After all, he didn¡¯t have the confidence to face a group of demon wolves on his own. Dozens of them were one thing, but hundreds would be truly terrifying. ¡°The combined strength of these two black bears might even exceed the Body Refining Realm 8th level. Weren¡¯t we told that there weren¡¯t any especially powerful demonic beasts in Monster Beast Mountain?¡± Yang Chen shook his head, attributing the discrepancy to the Yang family¡¯s intelligence not being 100% accurate. With bears of such strength, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t trifle with them. Just as he was about to turn back, he suddenly noticed something. Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°It¡¯s actually a Golden Elephant Fruit¡ªthe best fruit for refining the body! If I had this fruit, I could forge my body like iron during the Body Refining Realm.¡± He hadn¡¯t made a mistake. But the only dilemma was¡­ ¡°This Golden Elephant Fruit is growing right where the two black bears are sleeping. Damn, are these two black bears guarding it specifically?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. It was the black bear¡¯s nature to steal. They loved to steal from others, but they tightly guarded their own belongings. Anyone trying to steal from a black bear¡ªeven just a single hair¡ªrisked paying with their life. No one had ever dared steal from black bears. Yang Chen fell into deep contemplation as he struggled to make a decision. His longing for the Golden Elephant Fruit was evident in his eyes. Feeling conflicted, Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°Seems like I¡¯ll have to take a gamble. The Golden Elephant Fruit is extremely precious and hard to come by. Today¡¯s opportunity may never come again. No matter what, I have to try. If it comes to it, I¡¯ll just have to fight these two black bears!¡± As soon as Yang Chen made up his mind, he cautiously tiptoed towards the two black bears. This entire journey went smoothly, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t encounter any trouble. His control over his own rhythm was also perfect. This brought even more joy to Yang Chen, and in this moment, he had already successfully bypassed the two black bears and arrived at the place where the Golden Elephant Fruit was. These two black bears clearly regarded the Golden Elephant Fruit as their prized treasure, fearing it would be lost. Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to waste any time as he carefully held the Golden Elephant Fruit, ready to grab it and leave at any moment. However, just as he reached for it, the stone platform holding the Golden Elephant Fruit suddenly broke. ¡°Roar!¡± A deafening roar abruptly emerged. Yang Chen turned his head with difficulty, facing the now awakened and enraged giant bears. He felt as if he had been tricked. Weren¡¯t black bears supposed to be stupid? But what was the stone platform just now? That was clearly a Mechanism Technique! As soon as the Golden Elephant Fruit was touched, the stone platform would crumble, make a noise, and wake the two black bears. If a beast that could make mechanism techniques was still considered stupid, then Yang Chen couldn¡¯t imagine what a smart demonic beast would be like.. Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 105: Battle with Black Bears 1 Chapter 108: Chapter 105: Battle with Black Bears 1 Translator: 549690339 Now, there¡¯s trouble. Having been discovered by these two huge black bears, Yang Chen was already in a very awkward situation. He didn¡¯t think these two black bears would let go of an intruder like himself so easily. ¡°No choice, I¡¯ll have to risk it.¡± Yang Chen waved his long spear, intending to confront the two black bears right here. But just as he was about to make a move, he noticed the two black bears roaring at each other with wide eyes. Yang Chen¡¯s ears twitched, and he heard the dialogue between the two black bears very clearly. ¡°Eldest Brother, this kid dared to steal our fruit, he has the same purpose as those little wolves.¡± The slightly larger black bear thumped his chest roughly: ¡°I¡¯ll crush him flat with one buttock.¡± ¡°Beast Language?¡± Yang Chen listened carefully to the conversation between the two black bears. The dialogue between the two black bears was in a common beast language that has been used since ancient times, which ordinary people naturally couldn¡¯t understand. But Yang Chen was different; in his previous life, aside from Alchemy, he was most interested in researching these side paths. As a result, he knew Beast Language and Insect Language thoroughly and could communicate with some demonic beasts, which was quite normal. However, the use of Beast Language was quite insignificant for martial artists, as there were very few demonic beasts that could achieve spiritual intelligence and speak the common beast language. Demonic beast¡¯s brains were limited after all and couldn¡¯t learn a language like humans. Usually, only those with inherited memories could speak the beast language. However, finding such demonic beasts with inherited memories was not easy at all, as they were extremely rare. ¡°Do these two black bears also have inherited memories?¡± Yang Chen found it even stranger: ¡°No, if these two black bears were truly ordinary demonic beasts, it would be impossible for them to have inherited memories. They are definitely not ordinary black bears!¡± As he thought about it, the two black bears were already baring their teeth and seemed to be ready to make a move. Seeing this, Yang Chen opened his mouth wide and shouted in the common beast language: ¡°Both of you bear brothers, don¡¯t be in a hurry to attack!¡± ¡°Huh!¡± The two black bears stared at each other with puzzled looks on their faces. ¡°Eldest Brother, I can actually understand what this human is saying!¡± ¡°So can I.¡± Big Brother Bear scratched his head. Second Brother Bear looked at Yang Chen with a silly expression: ¡°So, are we going to attack or not?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I don¡¯t know whether to attack or not.¡± Big Brother Bear became confused. Yang Chen looked at the two black bears discussing and couldn¡¯t help but feel dumbfounded. Is this really possible? No, with the IQof these two bears, could they use the Mechanism Technique? Yang Chen felt that it was somewhat unbelievable and suspected that this Golden Elephant Fruit must not have come from the two black bears. Maybe the two black bears just happened to be the kings of this mountain and liked the fruit, so they guarded it here. Or it could be that the fruit was stolen by the two black bears. However, the fruit hadn¡¯t reached maturity for the black bears, so they didn¡¯t eat it. ¡°No, Second Brother, the fruit is still in this human¡¯s hands, we must snatch it back. We¡¯ve always stolen from others. How can someone steal from us?¡± Big Brother Bear thought about it carefully and suddenly understood something, baring his teeth and shouting. Second Brother Bear widened his eyes: ¡°Eldest Brother, that¡¯s right, the fruit is still in the hands of this human.¡± ¡°Both of you bear brothers, don¡¯t be anxious, listen to me explain slowly. How about we make a trade?¡± Yang Chen suggested. ¡°Trade? Human, what do you want to trade with us two brothers?¡± Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear asked. ¡°I¡¯ll give you these things in exchange for your fruit. What do you think? Isn¡¯t it a fair trade?¡± Yang Chen grinned. ¡°No exchange.¡± Big Brother Bear shook his head: ¡°We¡¯re tired of the things you offered, they are all over the mountain.¡± Yang Chen slapped his forehead, feeling that the tastes of these two bears were quite particular. Well, it couldn¡¯t be helped, who let these two bears grow up on Monster Beast Mountain? People could find whatever they wanted to eat, and these things he had taken were all from Monster Beast Mountain. Would these two bears have never seen them before? Yang Chen took a deep breath and could only take out some more treasures: ¡°How about exchanging these?¡± ¡°No, we¡¯ve eaten them all. Human, are you sincere?¡± ¡°How about these?¡± ¡°Tastes bad!¡± Yang Chen said slowly: ¡°Well, then there¡¯s nothing I can do.¡± ¡°Do you have any other things?¡± Big Brother Bear asked. ¡°I still have some, let me show you¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, Yang Chen turned tail and ran. Originally, he wanted to take out some other things to fool the two silly bears, but who knew that these two silly bears wouldn¡¯t even look at anything else besides the Golden Elephant Fruit? He showed all the Lingcao and spirit fruits he had collected, but the two black bears still didn¡¯t agree. So, there was no choice; since he couldn¡¯t exchange the fruit, he could only run away. Big Brother Bear scratched his head in confusion: ¡°This human must have gone to get the treasures for the exchange, let¡¯s just wait a while.¡± Second Brother Bear widened his eyes: ¡°Eldest Brother, something¡¯s wrong, the fruit is still in that guy¡¯s hand, and he¡¯s running away with our stuff.¡± ¡°What, running away?¡± Big Brother Bear stomped his foot, causing the ground to tremble: ¡°Chase him!¡± The next moment, the two black bears stomped on the ground and chased after Yang Chen with thunderous footsteps. ¡°It¡¯s not working, Eldest Brother, this kid is running too fast.¡± Second Brother Bear panted after running for a while. ¡°Second Brother, let¡¯s transform.¡± Big Brother Bear ordered. The next moment, the two bears did something unknown, and their bodies suddenly swelled up, growing from their original height of ten feet to twenty feet and even thirty feet. The height of thirty feet made the two black bears look like small mountains, inspiring terror in people¡¯s hearts. With such a massive size, Yang Chen appeared like an ant in the eyes of the two black bears. ¡°Human, where are you running?¡± Big Brother Bear chased after Yang Chen in just a few strides. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen was completely stupefied. ¡°Inherited secret technique?¡± Yang Chen naturally recognized the technique used by the two black bears. But this inherited secret technique was rather terrifying, with two black bears as large as small mountains, how could he deal with them? However, it was impossible for Yang Chen to give up so easily; after all, he was at the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer with a Martial Arts Cultivation of over 2,000 pounds of strength. Even if it was a small mountain, he might not be unable to shake it. Thinking of this, Yang Chen gripped his silver spear and shouted, ¡°Bring it on!¡± Immediately after, he thrust his spear out with a sharp aura, aiming directly at Big Brother Bear¡¯s toe. Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter 106: Black Mountain Black Bear_l Chapter 109: Chapter 106: Black Mountain Black Bear_l Translator: 549690339 Big Brother Bear winced in pain as Yang Chen stepped on his toe, and let out a howl, ¡°Human, could you please not step on my toes?¡± ¡°Eldest brother, let me lend you a hand.¡± Second Brother Bear jumped over, kicking up a cloud of dust, leaving Yang Chen with dirt all over his face. The next moment, Second Brother Bear¡¯s fist was already coming down towards Yang Chen. Yang Chen was horrified, knowing that if this fist landed on him, it would surely turn him into a pile of meat paste. ¡°Where are you going to go!¡± Big Brother Bear stomped the ground, trying to corner Yang Chen. Yang Chen was flustered and unable to find an opening to attack. He did realize that brute force didn¡¯t work against these two black bears; it was his agility and speed that he had to rely on. But under the pincer attack of these two black bears, he couldn¡¯t use any of his skills at all. ¡°Take this!¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth and thrust his silver spear. ¡°Ouch! Ouch!¡± Big Brother Bear¡¯s face twisted in pain after being stabbed by Yang Chen. But in reality, not even a wound appeared on him. ¡°What thick skin!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed. ¡°Take this!¡± Second Brother Bear swung another fist down. Yang Chen hurriedly retreated, feeling helpless against the two massive black bears. Escaping wasn¡¯t an option ¨C with such huge bodies, the black bears could easily catch up to him. However, while fighting them wasn¡¯t a walk in the park either, their fur was so tough that it was impossible to penetrate with his spear. What should he do now? After considering everything, Yang Chen decided to give up and took out the Golden Elephant Fruit, ¡°Brother Bears, this fruit still belongs to you. I don¡¯t want it anymore. Take it back.¡± As he said this, Yang Chen threw the fruit and turned to leave immediately. Not knowing the difference between good and bad, the two bears seemed to be in their infancy and didn¡¯t chase after Yang Chen any longer when they saw the fruit had been returned. However, Yang Chen did not leave the valley. Instead, he found a place to sit down and rest his mind. Although he appeared calm, his mind was in turmoil. ¡°Being able to speak the beast language means they must have inherited memories. These two black bears are definitely not ordinary, and I initially thought they were mutated black bears. But the technique of changing their size earlier, I only know of one demonic beast that can do that ¨C the Black Mountain Black Bear!¡± At the thought of the term ¡°Black Mountain Black Bear,¡± Yang Chen was suddenly shocked. The Black Mountain Black Bear was a legendary ¡®Great Demon¡¯ and one of the few species that could rival the True Dragon Sky Phoenix. True Dragon Sky Phoenixes were legendary creatures. The fact that Black Mountain Black Bears dared to fight those two indicated the level of their power. Yang Chen remembered the legends he had heard in ancient books about ¡®Black Bears slaying dragons¡¯ and ¡®Black Bears seizing phoenixes.¡¯ All these stories referred to the Black Mountain Black Bears. Ordinary black bears couldn¡¯t achieve these feats, only one kind of bear ¨C the Black Mountain Black Bears. Black Mountain Black Bears had incredibly thick fur that could be compared to rock, and their strength was terrifying. It was said that a peak Black Mountain Black Bear could split a continent in half with just one slap. Their power was so extreme it was hard for people to accept. And their signature skill was freely changing their body size. Just like what they did earlier. ¡°It has to be Black Mountain Black Bears. But, aren¡¯t these creatures supposed to be extinct? How could a mythical species like them appear in Monster Beast Mountain? This is too incredible,¡± Yang Chen mumbled to himself. ¡°First, it was the Mermaid Tribe, and now it¡¯s the Black Mountain Black Bears. The more I learn about the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, the more mysterious it seems.¡± Both of these species were almost extinct. It was normal for people in the Great Wilderness not to recognize them, but he was different. ¡°Although the Mermaid Tribe is naturally cautious, these two Black Mountain Black Bears are obviously still juveniles. If I can win them over, it would be great. But to do that, my strength has to be greater than theirs, and that¡¯s a challenge¡­¡± After all, these were the legendary Black Mountain Black Bears! With their ability to change size and their strength far surpassing humans, it was impossible for him to win them over unless several people from the Spirit Martial Realm joined forces. ¡°Never mind, I still have to give it a try. Even if I can¡¯t win over those black bears, I must retrieve the Golden Elephant Fruit. My Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, and while breaking through in the outside world isn¡¯t easy, it¡¯s different now.¡± With so much Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi and resources, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity. With that thought, he immediately took out his collected resources, sat down cross-legged, brought out his Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, quickly lit a fire, and started refining elixirs. For him, he was his own treasure. With resources, he had the confidence to make rapid progress in his martial arts cultivation. Now, he was refining a non-self-created elixir that could help him break through the bottlenecks during the Body Refining Realm and was especially helpful for his current situation. And so, time trickled away. One day and one night later, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes. Covered in sweat but smiling, he said, ¡°Haha, the elixir worked! I¡¯ve finally broken through, and on top of that, I¡¯ve reached the mid-stage of the Body Refining Realm Eighth Level with the help of the dense spiritual energy here. With this level of cultivation, I have a chance against those two black bears.¡± The next moment, Yang Chen sprang into action. When he arrived at the place where the two Black Mountain Black Bears were resting, they were still sound asleep. With a wry smile, Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Brother Bears, I¡¯m back!¡± ¡°Hmm? Hey, big brother, big brother, we have a problem ¡ª that human is back!¡± Second Brother Bear woke up first and immediately jumped up. Big Brother Bear opened his eyes, clumsily rolled over and glared at Yang Chen. ¡°Human, what are you doing here again? Did you find something good to exchange for our Golden Elephant Fruit?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. These two black bears were so gullible, still believing in his casual lie. With no need for deception anymore, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Brother Bears, I didn¡¯t come here to trade today.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not here to trade, what are you here for?¡± Big Brother Bear asked. ¡°I¡¯m here to take it by force!¡± Yang Chen replied with a hearty laugh.. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter 107: Training Partner 1 Chapter 110: Chapter 107: Training Partner 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Robbery?¡± ¡°Eldest Brother, he said he wants to rob us!¡± Big Brother Bear opens his mouth, baring his teeth: ¡°Humans, you really are no good, take this slap!¡± The next moment, Big Brother Bear¡¯s body expands, becoming just like yesterday¡¯s appearance, large enough to reach a volume of three feet. Such a size, combined with his palm strike, seems like a small mountain falling down. Second Brother Bear doesn¡¯t try to hide his clumsiness and flanks Yang Chen, putting enough pressure on him. That¡¯s how these two black bears are ¨C if you show hostility, they¡¯ll immediately turn hostile too, but if you show friendliness, they¡¯ll be friendly as well. Yang Chen doesnt intend to really break his face with the two black bears. He just purely wants the Golden Elephant Fruit. After all, if such a treasure is eaten by these two black bears as an after-dinner dessert, it would be a waste of heaven and earth. ¡°Both of you bear brothers, eat my move today.¡± Yang Chen says with a smile. ¡°Eat your move? Human, you can¡¯t even break my skin, and hitting me with one shot only hurts a little and nothing else,¡± Big Brother Bear says with a grimace. ¡°You¡¯re right, but today is different.¡± Yang Chen laughs heartily and suddenly pulls out a dazzling purple long spear from his storage bag. This purple long spear is full of a luxurious temperament and gives people a distinct impression when it shines. Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon. This spear is the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear that Yang Chen obtained from the Gu Family. Originally, the value of this spear was no small matter, and it was not to be shown in front of others, so Yang Chen had always kept it hidden. But now it¡¯s different. In the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain where there are few people, he naturally doesn¡¯t mind taking out this treasure to fight with these two black bears! Now, holding the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon, Yang Chen¡¯s confidence seems to have increased. It¡¯s as if the spear is giving him that confidence. His eyes are fixed now, and he says with a smile: ¡°The pain might be coming next.¡± As his voice falls, Yang Chen suddenly stabs out with his Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. Visible to the naked eye, only a purple flash can be seen. The next moment, blood spurts out, and Big Brother Bear¡¯s body is punctured with a bloody wound, blood incessantly flowing from it. ¡°Big ¡­ Big Brother! You¡¯re bleeding!¡± Second Brother Bear yells loudly. Big Brother Bear roars: ¡°Ah, human, you¡¯ve angered me!¡± The next moment, Big Brother Bear seems to go crazy, chasing after Yang Chen with all his might. Second Brother Bear does the same, as if they want to fight a life-or-death battle. This frightens Yang Chen a bit, as he didn¡¯t expect the power of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon to be so great, even the Black Mountain Black Bear¡¯s fur couldn¡¯t withstand it, and it pierced a large bloody wound with one shot. His initial idea was just to make the two silly bears hurt, but the power of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon exceeded his expectations, actually breaking through the defenses of the two bears. As the two black bears desperately chase him, he must lead them to a more spacious place outside. Inside the valley, the space is narrow after all. Yang Chen moves quickly, leading the two big bears outside the valley. ¡°Human, you¡¯ve angered me, die!¡± Big Brother Bear is furious, smashing both fists toward Yang Chen. Yang Chen dodges quickly, but even so, the power of Big Brother Bear¡¯s fists is still formidable, and the impact is powerful enough to shake the ground, making it difficult for Yang Chen to stand steady. It¡¯s at this moment that Second Brother Bear stomps down from the side. Although these two bears seem silly, their coordination is quite taciturn. One in the front and one in the back, one as the primary and one as the secondary, the pincers leave their opponent caught off guard. Although Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has improved and he has switched to the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, his strength has greatly increased. However, he still finds it hard to cope with the pincer attacks of these two bears. ¡°I underestimated the speed of these two black bears. I didn¡¯t expect them to be so agile despite their large size, and they don¡¯t even seem clumsy. I¡¯m afraid this has something to do with their inherited memories.¡± Yang Chen takes a deep breath. It seems like he won¡¯t have many chances to puncture Big Brother Bear like he did just now. As for Twin Shadows Like Dragons, it¡¯s not as useful against these two bears as he had imagined. Twin Shadows Like Dragons mainly divides one shot into two illusions to confuse the enemy, but relying on two illusions to confuse these two black bears is far from enough. Their bodies are so large that the two illusions are not even enough to fill the gaps between their teeth. ¡°Hmm, two illusions ¡­ if two illusions are not enough, then there will be more illusions.¡± Yang Chen comes up with an idea. As soon as he thinks of this, he seems to find a breakthrough point, and he laughs: ¡°Eat my shot!¡± His speed is now much faster than before. In order to verify his idea, he deliberately pushes the stabbing speed to its limit when he attacks. Immediately, one shot splits into five shots. The original two illusions have now become five illusions. ¡°What kind of ghost is this? Break it for me!¡± Big Brother Bear looks at the five illusions with a bewildered face, and then hammers his fist down. Yang Chen has found the feeling now. How could he argue with these two big bears? ¡°Are five illusions my limit? My speed is getting faster compared to before, and I feel that five illusions might not be my true limit. These two black bears are perfect sparring partners, and it¡¯s hard to find another one like them. It¡¯s great to use them to train my Mixed Yuan Spear Technique. Haha, that¡¯s perfect!¡± Yang Chen smiles with a grin. With that thought, he becomes even more excited in the battle. ¡°Eat my shot ¡­ ¡± In this way, during the intense exchange of blows, Yang Chen gradually finds that his attack speed has increased to the point where he can divide one shot into ten shots. In simple terms, there are now ten illusions, and it¡¯s difficult for the enemy to tell which is real and which is fake. At least, just now, Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear were caught off guard and were genuinely deceived by him. ¡°Haha, our fight today ends here. Big Brother Bear, Second Brother Bear, I¡¯ll come to find you again tomorrow! ¡± Yang Chen suddenly jumps, disappearing without a trace, going back to digest the feelings of today¡¯s battle. This is very precious to him. Yang Chen keeps his word and remains honest. Early the next morning, he finds the two black bears again. Then, he starts fighting with the two black bears again. On the third day, Yang Chen still does the same. Today, on the fourth day, Yang Chen continues. He uses the two black bears as sparring partners, and his spear technique improves rapidly, even reaching a certain level of cleansing. At the beginning, Yang Chen struggled to cope with these two black bears. But now, these two black bears seem out of breath under Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique.. Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter 108: Tai Chu Divine Body_l Chapter 111: Chapter 108: Tai Chu Divine Body_l Translator: 549690339 Through the naked eye, one could see that outside the valley, Yang Chen was engaged in a fierce battle with two black bears. With the swing of his Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon spear, in an instant, the single attack split into hundreds of spear shadows. These shadows overlapped, making it impossible to tell which were real and which were illusions, stupefying Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear to the point that they even forgot to counterattack. This single attack that transformed into hundreds of spear shadows was much more powerful than the Twin Shadows Like Dragons from before by countless times. This was a new insight Yang Chen gained about the ¡®Enemy Overcoming Style.¡¯ Yang Chen was now extremely delighted: ¡°I never expected that the limit of the Enemy Overcoming Style is far beyond the simple Twin Shadows Like Dragons that I have comprehended. Twin Shadows Like Dragons only split into two illusions, but now I can create a hundred. Perhaps even more, when the Enemy Overcoming Style is fully formed, I might be able to fill the ground with illusions!¡± ¡°Now my understanding of the Enemy Overcoming Style can be regarded as approaching its peak, and with the current technique of splitting one attack into a hundred, I¡¯ll name it ¡®Phantom Shadows!¡±¡® With a hundred illusions, it¡¯s no exaggeration to describe it as Phantom Shadows, since the enemy would be completely confounded. ¡°Haha, Brother Bear, take this!¡± Yang Chen attacked with his spear, accompanied by hundreds of illusions in different positions, hitting Big Brother Bear, causing him to be completely disoriented and unaware of the directions. The next moment, Big Brother Bear sat down on the ground panting heavily. ¡°I¡¯m not fighting anymore!¡± Big Brother Bear was tired and uncomfortable all over. ¡°I¡¯m not fighting anymore either.¡± Second Brother Bear had also reached his limit. Seeing that he had finally subdued the two black bears, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°My request is not high, just hand over the fruit, and I won¡¯t make things difficult for both of you.¡± Yang Chen originally thought he would have to waste a lot of effort talking, but soon, a surprising event happened. He saw Big Brother Bear running happily towards him: ¡°Hehe, little human brother, take this fruit.¡± Yang Chen saw Big Brother Bear¡¯s flattery and said: ¡°Big Brother Bear, you are really out of character today. In ordinary times, if I wanted your Golden Elephant Fruit, it would be like stepping on your tail. How come today, you handed it over so willingly?¡± Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear looked at each other, then scratched their heads: ¡°Human, you accept us as little brothers.¡± ¡°Yeah, our inherited memory says that the future of our Black Mountain Black Bear lies with the ¡®Big Brother.¡¯ We must find a good ¡®Big Brother.¡¯ Although you were a little ruthless, you didn¡¯t bully us too much. Why don¡¯t you accept us as your little brothers?¡± suggested Second Brother Bear. ¡°Your inherited memory contains this too?¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by the existence of inherited memory, but he was intrigued by its content. Big Brother Bear said blankly: ¡°Yes, we were born with this memory. This memory tells us that our Black Mountain Black Bear Clan is not very smart. If we only know brute force, we will be deceived and bullied sooner or later. Instead of that, it¡¯s better to find a reliable big brother who is smart and follow him. Preferably a human, and a human with extraordinary talents.¡± ¡°How do you Black Mountain Black Bears interpret a human¡¯s extraordinary talent?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°The memory says that a fast-developing human is a human with extraordinary talent. Big Brother, you were no match for us at first, but then we couldn¡¯t beat you. It¡¯s exactly like the description in the inherited memory.¡± Big Brother Bear changed his tone of voice and even directly called Yang Chen ¡°big brother. ¡± This made Yang Chen laugh involuntarily. So the inherited memory of the Black Mountain Black Bears contained this stuff. However, this inherited memory shouldn¡¯t harm the Black Mountain Black Bears. Indeed, the brains of these two Black Mountain Black Bears were not very good, and neither were the rest of the black bears. If people in the Great Wild Hundred Clans knew their true identities, they would be in trouble. If they found out that the two bears were the legendary Black Mountain Black Bears, would they have a good life? The things on the Black Mountain Black Bears can be considered treasures. In comparison, the entire Great Wilderness probably wouldn¡¯t have as much value as their fur. Thinking of this, Yang Chen was also happy. He had originally intended to subdue the two black bears. Now that the two black bears have agreed, he wouldn¡¯t mind: ¡°Since you two want to acknowledge me as your big brother, I naturally won¡¯t be unhappy. But first, I have to ask you something. How much do you know about your ancestors and being Black Mountain Black Bears?¡± ¡°Our memory marks it. Our Black Mountain Black Bears were once the most magnificent group in the Ancient Era. Our ancestors could even eat the flat-haired beast flying in the sky alive. With one punch, they could change the color of the mountains and rivers, and the earth would tremble. They were incredibly powerful.¡± Big Brother Bear boasted shamelessly. Second Brother Bear also danced with excitement: ¡°Big Brother, if you accept us as your little brothers, we promise you¡¯ll be satisfied. We¡¯re not good at anything else, but we¡¯re good at stealing. Let me tell you, we stole this Golden Elephant Fruit. Hehehe.¡± Second Brother Bear seemed to be talking about something wonderful and laughed happily. Yang Chen shook his head helplessly: ¡°You two must have a goal in acknowledging me as your big brother. Otherwise, I could be your big brother today, and someone else might be your big brother tomorrow. That would be pointless.¡± ¡°Our goal is to become a super big bear like our ancestor. Although we don¡¯t know what that red-haired beast in the memory is, it looks delicious.¡± Big Brother Bear muttered. That¡¯s a damn Phoenix, okay? So their goal is to taste a Phoenix? Yang Chen had a bitter face: ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll try my best to satisfy you two. But it won¡¯t be easy for you to chew on that thing. However, becoming a super big bear like your ancestors may be difficult for others, but for me, it¡¯s not an impossible task!¡± It turns out that what he is best at is nurturing! ¡°Big Brother, don¡¯t worry. Our inherited memory says that once we¡¯ve acknowledged a big brother, we must remain loyal. Our ancestor also followed a powerful person. In fact, we Black Mountain Black Bears don¡¯t have much brains. Following a big brother is just to avoid being taken advantage of. We¡¯ll follow you as long as you¡¯re good to us, and we¡¯ll fight wherever you point us. If you¡¯re not good to us, then we won¡¯t follow you anymore.¡± Second Brother Bear added. Yang Chen shook his head with a smile. These two black bears were truly interesting in their simplicity. That¡¯s good. Too much scheming would make them hard to control. With that in mind, Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, since both of you call me your big brother, I won¡¯t treat you badly. I¡¯ll accept this Golden Elephant Fruit, and also, Big Brother Bear, Second Brother Bear, each lend me a drop of your essence blood!¡± ¡°Lend us your blood? Big Brother, what are you going to use our blood for?¡± Big Brother Bear scratched his head, looking dazed. Yang Chen grinned: ¡°It has a big use.¡± At first, he didn¡¯t think about it in this direction. But now that he has subdued these two Black Mountain Black Bears, there is a cultivation method in his heart that can be practiced. This method is called ¡®Tai Chu Divine Body..¡¯ Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter 109: Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm! 1 Chapter 112: Chapter 109: Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm! 1 Translator: 549690339 Tai Chu Divine Body, an extremely powerful Body Cultivation Method. What is Body Cultivation? It¡¯s the tempering of the body¡¯s strength, which is something almost all powerful martial artists on the Martial Arts Continent practice. Physical strength, speed, and toughness play a crucial role when engaging in combat with others. The Tai Chu Divine Body is a terrifying cultivation method that Yang Chen collected in his previous life. The difficulty of practicing this method is extremely high; so much so that in the outside world, almost no one can successfully cultivate it. This is because this method requires the essence blood of a Great Demon with exceedingly strong defensive power. How many can be called Great Demons? Among them, Great Demons with extremely strong defensive power are even rarer. Think about it, their defensive power is already extremely powerful, how difficult would it be to take their essence blood? Essence blood is not the same as ordinary blood; it is the essence of blood and cannot be taken away at will. In Yang Chen¡¯s memory, there are only two types, one is the Divine Beast Xuanwu, and the other is the Great Demon Black Mountain Black Bear! In fact, although the defense power of Xuanwu is stronger than the Black Mountain Black Bear, it mainly manifests in its turtle shell and not in its essence blood. Comparatively, when it comes to tempering the Tai Chu Divine Body, the Black Mountain Black Bear is undoubtedly the best choice! Yang Chen hadn¡¯t considered this before, but now with the help of Black Mountain Black Bear, things were different. You should know that in terms of condition, Black Mountain Black Bear can definitely be counted as a Great Demon with extremely strong defensive power. With the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, he could definitely cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body. Thinking of the fact that he could cultivate this divine method, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t contain his excitement! ¡°Combined with the Golden Elephant Fruit, I can definitely cultivate this divine body successfully. By then, even the masters of the Spirit Martial Realm will find it difficult to kill me,¡± Yang Chen muttered. Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were both very naive. Hearing Yang Chen asking for essence blood, they quickly squeezed some out and presented it to Yang Chen without hesitation. With the essence blood in hand, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes sparkled: ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, I need to cultivate for one day and one night. You two must help me protect the law and stand guard in front of the valley. If anyone breaks in, just drive them away.¡± ¡°Alright, no problem!¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two slapped their chests to assure him. Seeing their enthusiasm, Yang Chen smiled and didn¡¯t worry any further. The next moment, he entered the depths of the valley and began to cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body. ¡°Once the Tai Chu Divine Body is successfully cultivated, the strength of my body will greatly increase. The defensive power of the Black Mountain Black Bear is not to be underestimated. The defense power of their entire clan is reflected in their blood. Unlike the Xuanwu Clan, whose defense lays in their shells, when it comes to the preciousness of blood, the Black Mountain Black Bear is even better than Xuanwu,¡± Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts roiled and boiled. It was truly his luck to encounter the Black Mountain Black Bear in Monster Beast Mountain. At the thought of this, Yang Chen could hardly suppress the excitement in his heart. He placed the essence blood in his hand, absorbed the surrounding majestic Spiritual Energy, and gradually refined the two drops of essence blood into his body. The feeling of essence blood entering his body was extremely painful, and for Yang Chen, it was an indescribable torment. It could be seen clearly that the two drops of essence blood were like ants, crawling towards Yang Chen¡¯s body and gradually merging into it. Meanwhile, Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and his whole body trembled as he endured the pain from the essence blood entering his body. He knew that this pain was inevitable. Cultivating the Tai Chu Divine Body, a divine method, was not an easy feat. This method was not weaker than the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique and was the top technique that Yang Chen had chosen based on his current situation. Even in his previous life, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that the geniuses he cultivated would enjoy such preferential treatment. Encountering a demonic beast like the Black Mountain Black Bear was a rare opportunity. In light of this, what could a little pain count for? ¡°Ah! ¡°Yang Chen roared in pain. One hour, two hours. Gradually, the pain finally began to weaken. The essence blood finally merged into Yang Chen¡¯s body. Because of the fusion of the essence blood, Yang Chen vaguely sensed the inheritance memory of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan. This inheritance memory faintly emerged in Yang Chen¡¯s mind, and in an instant, he learned the Black Mountain Black Bear¡¯s inheritance move, the ¡®Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯. ¡°This is an unexpected joy, but quite normal. After fusing with the essence blood of a demonic beast, it¡¯s easy to learn their inheritance moves. I didn¡¯t expect that my luck would be so good, and I accidentally learned the signature move of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan.¡± Yang Chen grinned. Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is the famous move of the Black Mountain Black Bear, in fact, the moves used by Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear were Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. It¡¯s just that these two bears didn¡¯t use the full power of this move. Yang Chen murmured, ¡°This Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is really profound, even if one has the method, without fusing with the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, one can¡¯t learn it.¡± With that thought, Yang Chen struck out with one hand. The next moment, a giant palm shadow, a full ten feet in size, appeared in front of Yang Chen. Crack! The huge rock crumbled, directly turning into fragments. ¡°This palm can easily bring out triple the power of my current strength!¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Although I only have the strength of the Body Refining Realm, with this palm, even a master of the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm could be severely injured by my slap. No wonder it¡¯s the signature technique of the Black Mountain Black Bear, it¡¯s truly amazing.¡± Yang Chen was immensely shocked by the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. The power of this palm was too strong. With that thought, Yang Chen¡¯s face broke into a delighted smile: ¡°It seems that I have gained another move to kill enemies. With this Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, my strength has greatly increased. The next step is to successfully cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body. Once I successfully cultivate it, even if I encounter the Spirit Martial Realm, they won¡¯t easily be able to kill me.¡± This was something he desperately desired. Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to become someone¡¯s prey. There were plenty of Spirit Martial Realm masters in the Great Wilderness, and he didn¡¯t want them to control his life. With that in mind, Yang Chen closed his eyes and began to practice. The cultivation methods slowly circulated within his body¡­ Time trickled away. In this way, a day and a night later, a drenched Yang Chen suddenly woke up, showing a smile: ¡°Hahaha, it feels great! The process was so smooth, and I have completely mastered the Tai Chu Divine Body. Although the process was extremely difficult and painful, once the Tai Chu Divine Body is successfully cultivated, it¡¯s incredibly refreshing. I feel as if I¡¯ve gone through a rebirth.¡± Whoosh! As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, he moved his feet, and his whole body reached the other side. ¡°What a fast speed.¡± Yang Chen could hardly believe it. Was this actually his own speed? His speed had practically doubled.. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 110: Mermaid Girl_l Chapter 113: Chapter 110: Mermaid Girl_l Translator: 549690339 After obtaining the Tai Chu Divine Body as a foundation, Yang Chen was overjoyed and walked out of the valley. Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were honest and obedient, following Yang Chen¡¯s orders, staying quietly in front of the valley, not moving at all. This made Yang Chen feel relieved and nodded. ¡°Eldest Brother, have you come out?¡± Bear Elder One shouted. ¡°Shh.¡± Yang Chen raised his finger: ¡°Your shouting like that, do you want others to know there¡¯s a bear here?¡± ¡°Ah, alright, I¡¯ll keep my voice down.¡± Bear Elder One scratched his head. Yang Chen crossed his arms: ¡°Actually, the only problem with you two following me is your size. Can you change your size to be smaller or something?¡± Otherwise, these two giant bears following him would cause significant trouble once they left Monster Beast Mountain. ¡°Smaller?¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two looked at each other. Immediately, Bear Elder One shrank his body first. ¡°Eldest Brother, is this small enough?¡± Bear Elder One asked. Now he was only slightly bigger than a normal person. This was already not big for Bear Elder One, but for Yang Chen, it was far from being stealthy and hidden. ¡°No, it¡¯s still too big,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°What about this?¡± Black Bear Elder Two shrank his size to be as tall as Yang Chen. ¡°Can¡¯t it be any smaller?¡± asked Yang Chen awkwvardly. Bear Elder One said apologetically: ¡°But Eldest Brother, we can only shrink to this extent. This transformation technique has limitations; it doesn¡¯t work if it¡¯s too big or too small. We¡¯re not proficient in controlling it yet, so we can only shrink to this size and no smaller.¡± This left Yang Chen with a wry smile: ¡°That¡¯s troublesome then.¡± ¡°We can help you with this problem.¡± Just as Yang Chen was getting a headache, suddenly, a beautiful voice came from the nearby river. Immediately after, Yang Chen looked towards the sound and saw heads popping out of the river. Just looking at their heads, they all looked like beautiful young girls. But when he saw the scales on their shoulders, it was not hard to identify their race. ¡°Fishpeople Tribe?¡± Yang Chen was slightly surprised. He had just encountered this Fishpeople Tribe a few days ago. Unfortunately, the Fishpeople Tribe was very cautious and dove into the water as soon as they saw him. This left Yang Chen surprised and feeling helpless since he couldn¡¯t do anything to the Fishpeople Tribe. But who would have thought that the Fishpeople Tribe would actively show up. ¡°Eldest Brother, it¡¯s the Fishpeople Tribe. They¡¯re very clever, but it¡¯s useless. That Golden Elephant Fruit, hehe, we stole it from them,¡± said Bear Elder One. The mermaid girls who appeared all started to chatter: ¡°Big silly bear, is that stealing? Is that stealing? That¡¯s robbery! If it weren¡¯t for your brute force going into the water and stealing our Golden Elephant Fruit, you wouldn¡¯t have been able to steal it considering how cleverly we hid it.¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes and said, ¡°Now the Golden Elephant Fruit is in my hands. Does your Fishpeople Tribe want it back?¡± He finally understood the situation. As it turned out, the mechanism for the Golden Elephant Fruit stone platform was set up by these mermaid girls. He had wondered how the black bears could have such abilities. ¡°It¡¯s not about the Golden Elephant Fruit!¡± The mermaid girls blinked their big eyes at Yang Chen, ¡°Human, we want to follow you, and we can help you deal with these two big silly bears¡¯ problem.¡± ¡°Follow me?¡± Yang Chen was stunned. He wasn¡¯t afraid of those two silly bears with their low intelligence, and he knew everything about them. But this Fishpeople Tribe wasn¡¯t as simple as the two Black Mountain Black Bears. Thinking of this, he slowly said, ¡°Give me a reason.¡± The mermaid girls looked at each other: ¡°We Fishpeople Tribe have really had enough of our current days, staying in one place all the time, living in fear. We don¡¯t dare to appear in the sight of humans, nor in the sight of other demonic beasts. Once we¡¯re discovered, we¡¯ll be killed. To us, this river is like a cage!¡± ¡°You¡¯re so afraid of humans, but you dare to take the initiative to follow me?¡± Yang Chen asked in return. The Fishpeople Tribe was indeed persecuted by humans, so it¡¯s natural for them to be afraid of humans. He didn¡¯t hold any ill-will towards the Fishpeople Tribe, but he was curious about their choice. The prettiest mermaid girl cautiously said, ¡°Actually, we didn¡¯t originally think of following you, but we¡¯ve seen the days you¡¯ve spent with these two big silly bears. We think you¡¯re different from other humans. You don¡¯t have as much malice towards us demonic beasts. If we can leave here without fear by following you, our tribe is willing to serve you, but you have to protect our safety!¡± ¡°Protect your safety? I don¡¯t know how many people there are in your Fishpeople Tribe, but there are already more than a dozen of you just showing your heads. So many fishpeople, if I openly take you out of Beast Mountain, let alone you, I won¡¯t be able to protect myself.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile, ¡°How do you expect me to protect you?¡± He didn¡¯t mean not to take in these mermaid girls, but¡­he¡¯s helpless. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the mermaid girls showed joy on their faces. Yang Chen speaking like this at least indicated he was trustworthy. If Yang Chen didn¡¯t say this and directly agreed to their request unreasonably, then it would indicate that he was very fishy. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that; we have our ways.¡± The leading mermaid girl blinked her beautiful eyes: ¡°Have you seen this river? In fact, there are no rivers in the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. This river is a treasure handed down from our ancestors. It¡¯s called the Eight Extremities Flowing River, and it¡¯s a Mustard Seed Space!¡± ¡°Mustard Seed Space?¡± Yang Chen was shocked. Mermaid girl giggled and said, ¡°Yes, we can live inside this space, but the appearance of this space can change size at will. If you¡¯re willing, you can even change this space into a jade pendant and hang it on your waist. No one will find out.¡± ¡°When you said you¡¯d help me with Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two¡¯s problem, do you mean letting them both enter this Mustard Seed Space?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°Hmph, if it wasn¡¯t for your sake, we wouldn¡¯t have even let these two silly bears in.¡± The mermaid girl replied unhappily, clearly still holding a grudge about Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two stealing their treasure. This made Yang Chen rub his chin, gradually lost in thought. Seeing that Yang Chen was still indecisive, those mermaid girls became anxious: ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you going to agree or not? We, the Fishpeople Tribe, have lots of skills. If you agree to protect us and take us to see the outside world, we¡¯ll never treat you badly.¡± Honestly speaking, Yang Chen was very curious about the Fishpeople Tribe. If the Fishpeople Tribe agreed to follow him, he would only be pleased. But, since this Fishpeople Tribe was naturally cautious and smart, and not as easy to control as the two Black Mountain Black Bears, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be too careless. Now, hearing the mermaid girl¡¯s words, Yang Chen smacked his lips and said: ¡°Tell me then, what can you do?¡± Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 111: Mustard Seed Space_l Chapter 114: Chapter 111: Mustard Seed Space_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°We Mermaid girls know a lot, heritage memory is a treasure for us. We can do alchemy, formations, and break prohibitions. We even have a deep understanding of souls. In short, there is almost nothing in this world that we don¡¯t know.¡± The Mermaid girl patted her chest and said. If someone else said this, Yang Chen would definitely scoff at it. But since it was a member of the Fishpeople Tribe, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t argue. In fact, the reason why he had been talking with this Mermaid girl for so long was because he saw the vast knowledge of the Fishpeople Tribe. Yes, the Mermaid girl was right, there was almost nothing that was beyond their expertise. Alchemy, formations, prohibitions, artifact refining, and so on ¨C they were likely proficient in every one of the three hundred and sixty skills because this tribe had been passed down from the Ancient Era and even had a greater degree of integration with knowledge than humans. From this, it can be imagined how much profound memory they had gathered in their heritage memory from the Ancient Era to now. However, this tribe had become too rare in this era. It was precisely because their memory was a treasure that humans would plunder and kill them, making it difficult for the Fishpeople Tribe to find a place to settle. That¡¯s why they gradually disappeared from sight. Having the Fishpeople Tribe accompanying him was like having an encyclopedia for Yang Chen. The most important thing was that the Fishpeople Tribe also had a rich understanding of the path of the soul, which would be very helpful to his future path of the soul. This was what he wanted to see. However, his heart was as clear as a mirror, and he wouldn¡¯t show it on the surface. He said, ¡°Keep bragging.¡± Seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe her, the Mermaid girl puffed up her chest: ¡°Don¡¯t doubt us, we really know all of that.¡± ¡°Alright, even if I believe you, your Martial Arts Cultivation is far inferior, and just knowing these things is too little.¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin. ¡°That¡¯s already a lot!¡± The Mermaid girl was anxious: ¡°We know more, but I don¡¯t know how to say it.¡± ¡°What don¡¯t you know how to say?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°Rainbow, didn¡¯t our Fourth Elder say that human men are creatures controlled by their lower bodies? As long as we satisfy that little thing in the middle down there, everything will be easy to talk about. Oh, right, the Fourth Elder also said something about her ¡®****¡¯ being good. Why don¡¯t we call her out?¡± Another Mermaid girl said. The leading Mermaid girl named Rainbow heard this and excitedly said, ¡°Yeah, human, just wait a moment. We¡¯ll call the Fourth Elder out. Her ¡®****¡¯ is really good, and she¡¯ll definitely be able to satisfy you.¡± ¡°Eldest Brother, what does ¡®****¡¯ mean?¡± Bear Elder Two asked curiously. Bear Elder One chuckled, ¡°You don¡¯t even know ¡®****¡¯? It¡¯s obviously the ability to eat. Hehe, who can be better than me? I can eat several at once!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was full of black lines. Did these demonic beasts really know the meaning of Especially these Mermaid girls, could they really understand it? Fortunately, he had seen a lot of the world, or else he might not have been able to understand the meaning of ¡®****¡¯ that these Mermaid girls were talking about. In a short while, the Fish People Fourth Elder emerged from the water. Sure enough, the Fish People Tribe was good-looking, and it really made one¡¯s imagination run wild. ¡°Fourth Elder, didn¡¯t you say that you had studied what human men like and had even learned it, and that your is really good? Why don¡¯t you do it for this human? Otherwise, he won¡¯t agree to our Fish People Tribe¡¯s request.¡± Mermaid Rainbow stared at the Fish People Fourth Elder, completely unaware of what shame was. The Fourth Elder hesitated, ¡®My Queen, this¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The Mermaid girl blinked, full of curiosity. The Fourth Elder¡¯s pretty face was full of embarrassment: ¡°Um, my Queen, ¡®****¡¯ ¡®****¡¯ I¡¯ve only seen it, I haven¡¯t done it yet. And, my Queen¡­ I can¡¯t do it. ¡°What¡¯s so shameful about it? Didn¡¯t you tell me that it¡¯s just like eating?¡± ¡°It¡¯s very different.¡± Fourth Elder tried to keep a stiff upper lip. ¡°Alright.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t listen anymore. ¡°****¡­ Anyway, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. As for your following me, I¡¯ll consider it as agreeing. But I¡¯ll also make an agreement with you. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you.¡± ¡°Do you really mean that?¡± The Fish Queen was overjoyed. Yang Chen could see that the Fish Queen¡¯s mentality was not much different from that of a human girl. She was probably a young girl, not yet mature enough. Although she was more cautious and alert in her words compared to Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, she was still lacking. Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. But since you¡¯re following me, I need to reach an agreement with you so that there will be no problems later. If you don¡¯t blame me for not warning you in advance, then I won¡¯t be responsible for the consequences.¡± ¡°Just say it.¡± The Fish Queen stared at Yang Chen with a determined look. ¡°It¡¯s simple. My demands aren¡¯t excessive. First, since you¡¯re following me, you must obey me unconditionally. Second, without my command, you can¡¯t appear or interact with other humans at will. I¡¯m doing this to protect you. Third, if I need your help, you must help me unconditionally. In return, I can also do my best to help you and meet the conditions of your Fish People Tribe!¡± Yang Chen said slowly. The Fish Queen pursed her lips: ¡°These are not problems at all. In fact, compared to you humans, we Fish People Tribe are much less greedy. As long as we have a place to stay, we don¡¯t need to worry and live in fear every day. We don¡¯t care about the rest.¡± ¡°Rest assured, once you follow me, even if I drive you away later, you may not want to leave.¡± Yang Chen said confidently, ¡°You said earlier that you can shrink this river at any time. Show me now.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not lying.¡± The Fish Queen opened her mouth, muttering something, and then, the entire river formed a whirlpool. The next moment, the whirlpool spun rapidly, and the river gradually shrank. In the blink of an eye, it had become so small that it was barely visible to the naked eye. ¡°Did you see it?¡± The Fish Queen¡¯s voice sounded in the Mustard Seed Space. Bear Elder One stared with wide eyes, ¡°How strange, can such a small thing hold anything?¡± ¡°Silly bear, even a mountain can be held by the Eight Extremities Flowing River that our ancestors passed down.¡± The Fish Queen said discontentedly. This was the wonder of the Mustard Seed Space, where the inside and outside were separate. Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Fish Queen, you should put Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two in there as well. Oh, and Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, after you enter, you must listen to the Fish Queen¡¯s words and not do anything disrespectful. Otherwise, if the Fish Queen complains to me, don¡¯t blame me for not taking care of you two as the big brother.¡± ¡°Eldest Brother, don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll behave ourselves.¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± Yang Chen shook his head with a smile.. Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 112: Sudden Mutation of Bandits_l Chapter 115: Chapter 112: Sudden Mutation of Bandits_l Translator: 549690339 Next. the Fish Oueen. controlling the iade Dendant. brought Elder Bear and Second Elder Bear into the mustard seed space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River. ¡°Transform this Eight Extremities Flowing River into a jade pendant.¡± Yang Chen instructed. Under the Fish Queen¡¯s control, the Eight Extremities Flowing River turned into a jade pendant that fell into Yang Chen¡¯s hand. Holding the jade pendant, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but praise: ¡°Interesting, now it¡¯s a lot safer.¡± Changing the Eight Extremities Flowing River into a jade pendant and hanging it on his waist ¨C who would have thought that it actually contained the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Fishpeople Tribe? It had to be said that this jade pendant passed down by the Fishpeople Tribe was indeed a treasure. Yang Chen held it in his hand and observed it carefully, but he couldn¡¯t find any difference between this jade pendant and other jade pendants, making it a perfect hiding place. It¡¯s a pity that such mustard seed spaces are more suitable for demon beasts to live in, and human martial artists with insufficient cultivation find it difficult to enter. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t discouraged. At least for now, his trouble with the two demon beast clans was completely resolved. ¡°Fish Queen¡­ Uh, what¡¯s your name?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°My name is Rainbow!¡± After introducing themselves to each other, they became more familiar and relaxed. It wasn¡¯t difficult to communicate with the Fish Queen. The strength of the Fishpeople Tribe lies in their Divine Soul Power. Their souls are so potent that they far surpass those of powerful human martial artists. For example, the Fish Queen can now communicate with Yang Chen directly using her soul, and even block the transmission of Yang Chen¡¯s voice. Soul communication is one of the ways martial artists communicate. By using soul communication, they can make sounds appear directly in their minds to prevent eavesdroppers. ¡°Young Master Chen, you said you¡¯re interested in our Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method?¡± Rainbow pouted, ¡°You¡¯re too bad, we just started following you, and you¡¯re already asking us for things.¡± Yang Chen knew that asking the Fishpeople Tribe for things might not be as simple as asking from Elder Bear and Second Elder Bear, so he just shrugged: ¡°Fine, since you¡¯re cautious, let¡¯s talk about this matter later.¡± He knew that he couldn¡¯t rush this matter. After all, he hadn¡¯t fully gained the trust of the Fishpeople Tribe, and it was still a long way from having the Fishpeople Tribe think completely for him and help him. ¡°Speaking of which, you must be very familiar with the environment in the inner area of Beast Mountain. I¡¯m curious, what¡¯s the origin of this inner area of Beast Mountain?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°The origin is quite significant. If one goes further north through the inner area of Beast Mountain, they will enter the world of demonic beasts. However, after the ancient battle between demonic beasts and humans, the humans set up an ancient seal here, preventing demonic beasts from crossing and stopping the war.¡± Rainbow explained. It suddenly dawned on Yang Chen. No wonder¡­ So that¡¯s the case. He had some understanding of the war between demonic beasts and humans. It was said that thousands of years ago, during a very distant era, the demon beast clan wanted to enslave the human clan, and their army invaded, trying to turn humans into their slaves. Human martial artists naturally fought back. That war was extremely fierce, with countless human powerful ones dying in it, along with many talented individuals perishing. In the end, it was the blood of countless people and the deaths of many brilliant individuals that led to the retreat of the demonic beasts. The human clan set up a seal, cutting off the demonic beasts¡¯ invasion route. Yang Chen knew quite a bit about this, but he didn¡¯t expect that the sealing site was actually the inner area of Great Desolate Monster Beast Mountain¡­ No wonder he encountered nearly extinct demonic beasts such as the Fishpeople Tribe and the Black Mountain Black Bear here. If this place was indeed the sealing site of that year, then everything could be easily explained. These may be the demonic beasts that failed to escape back to their camp during that time. In fact, such demonic beasts were not a minority. Although the demonic beast clan retreated, there were still many remaining on the continent. The human clan, too, suffered a great loss at the time and could not eradicate those demonic beasts completely. As a result, those demon beasts slowly multiplied and became more prominent. When Yang Chen was young, he had seen many demonic beast clans flourishing within the human clan. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. How much do you know about the inner area of Beast Mountain? I want to collect some Lingcao resources. If you can help me with this, your Fishpeople Tribe will benefit greatly.¡± Yang Chen slowly said. Hearing Yang Chen mention benefits, Rainbow immediately became energetic, and through soul transmission, said: ¡°You¡¯re talking about Lingcao resources? We, the Fishpeople Tribe, have seen a lot of them, but we couldn¡¯t collect them due to our lack of strength. There was even a Golden Elephant Fruit that was snatched away by those two silly bears. Hurry up and follow the direction I told you. There are many treasures there.¡± Listening to Rainbow¡¯s excitement, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. With the help of the Fishpeople Tribe, Yang Chen¡¯s resource collection became much more efficient. After all, the Fishpeople Tribe was indigenous to Beast Mountain¡¯s inner circle, and they were already familiar with the place. Under their guidance, Yang Chen avoided many detours and collected a variety of resources. However, Yang Chen originally thought that he could peacefully collect treasures, but soon he found that he was greatly mistaken. ¡°Young Master Chen, there are people coming.¡± Rainbow communicated with Yang Chen through the soul in the mustard seed space. Hearing this, Yang Chen nodded and prepared for the confrontation. Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power was mighty and could even spread her divine soul out to sense the movement in the vicinity. This was also a characteristic of the Fishpeople Tribe, who were inherently powerful in terms of divine soul. Hearing Rainbow¡¯s warning, Yang Chen hid himself and looked into the distance. Just as Rainbow had said, before long, he heard the sound of footsteps. ¡°Hurry up, we¡¯ll be caught by the bandits if we¡¯re any slower.¡± ¡°Not necessarily. Those bandits are after Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe, and have nothing to do with us. We run a little faster, and Zhang Ying and Zhang Long won¡¯t trouble us anymore.¡± Two geniuses from the Great Wilderness hurried along as if a tiger was chasing them from behind. Yang Chen squinted at them. He recognized these two young geniuses as Zhang Huaizhong from the Zhang Family and Chen Ting from the Chen Family, both of whom had been on opposing sides with him. Seeing the panicked looks on these two geniuses¡¯ faces, Yang Chen frowned and then stepped out from the shadows: ¡°You two, I heard you just now. What¡¯s going on? Are Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe captured by bandits?¡± ¡°Huh? Who, you, it¡¯s Yang Chen! ¡± Both Chen Ting and Zhang Huaizhong were first surprised when they saw the person who suddenly appeared in front of them, and then they became excited as if they had found their backbone.. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 113: Coward_l Chapter 116: Chapter 113: Coward_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Yang Chen, we¡¯ve been waiting eagerly for you to come out.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you must stand up for us.¡± Chen Ting and Zhang Huaizhong seemed to have suffered some great grievances, gritting their teeth and filled with resentment in their hearts. Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Tell me everything that happened.¡± Chen Ting and Zhang Huaizhong glanced at each other before Zhang Huaizhong clenched his fist and said through gritted teeth: ¡°Here¡¯s what happened. The Horse-thief Gang has always sent five geniuses by tradition. As soon as these five geniuses from the Horse-thief Gang entered Monster Beast Mountain, they formed a group.¡± ¡°This time, the Horse-thief Gang seems to be even more restless than in previous years.¡± Chen Ting continued: ¡°As soon as they entered Monster Beast Mountain, they started targeting the singled-out geniuses. At first, it wasn¡¯t a problem since everyone teamed up, and the Horse-thief Gang didn¡¯t dare to act recklessly. But during these last few days, those people from the Horse-thief Gang, for some unknown reason, attacked the geniuses of the Great Wild Hundred Clans as soon as they saw them! ¡± Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°There are so many of you, yet you¡¯re afraid of five people from the Horse-thief Gang?¡± ¡°If we had realized this early on, we wouldn¡¯t be afraid. But in reality, most of us formed pairs or, at most, groups of three. The five Horse-thief Gang members moved together, and we couldn¡¯t match them. The key point is, Brother Yang Chen, what you don¡¯t know is that Zhang Long¡¯s martial arts cultivation is even stronger than Zhang Ying¡¯s, and he¡¯s not far behind you.¡± Chen Ting said with a mix of snot and tears, feeling extremely bitter. Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back: ¡°Zhang Ying, Zhang Long¡­¡± ¡°If you were with us, we wouldn¡¯t be afraid of Zhang Ying or Zhang Long, but we spent so much time searching Monster Beast Mountain for you and couldn¡¯t find you!¡± Zhang Huaizhong said with a wronged expression. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly at this. So that¡¯s the story. He spent at least three days in the valley where the Black Mountain Bears resided, and during those days, the Horse-thief Gang made their move. Unfortunately, he wasn¡¯t there, and with the martial arts cultivation level of these Great Wild Hundred Clans¡¯ youngsters, they couldn¡¯t cope with Zhang Ying and Zhang Long. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what do you plan to do now? In my opinion, now that you¡¯ve returned, you must quickly gather the remaining survivors, unify them as a strong force, and then endure these ten days. Once we¡¯re out of Monster Beast Mountain, we¡¯ll immediately seek justice from our clan elders. The Horse-thief Gang will get what¡¯s coming to them then.¡± Chen Huaizhong said indignantly. ¡°Seeking justice from our clan elders¡­ Do you think the Horse-thief Gang is afraid of that since they dared to do all this?¡± Yang Chen said helplessly. ¡°But¡­¡± Zhang Huaizhong choked on Yang Chen¡¯s words and didn¡¯t know how to refute them. Yes, would the Horse-thief Gang be afraid of them telling the elders? What a joke. Yang Chen massaged his eyebrows, ¡°In my opinion, since the Horse-thief Gang dares to attack the Hundred Clans¡¯ geniuses like this, they probably don¡¯t fear the consequences at all. On the contrary, the Great Tribes and the Horse-thief Gang probably have some unwritten rules: not to interfere with each other¡¯s conflicts in Monster Beast Mountain.¡± At least, Feng Changkong had hinted before entering Monster Beast Mountain that the top 30 geniuses should unite against the Horse-thief Gang, but how many of them could understand? ¡°So what do we do now, Brother Yang Chen? We¡¯ll listen to whatever you say.¡± By now, Chen Ting had already lost any courage he had initially, and couldn¡¯t make any decisions on his own. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Those bandits will come for us sooner or later. So instead of waiting for them, why not take the initiative and go find them? Didn¡¯t you say Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were targeted by the Horse-thief Gang? In that case, we¡¯ll go save them right now!¡± ¡°How can we do that?¡± Chen Ting immediately became scared: ¡°I won¡¯t go. If we go there and get caught by those bandits, it¡¯ll be difficult to even survive.¡± Although Zhang Huaizhong was also terrified, he cared much more about loyalty and friendship than Chen Ting: ¡°Chen Ting, you should know that the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s original target was us. Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were targeted because they tried to help us. Their situation is probably already very dangerous. At first, I could understand you not rescuing them because we were too weak to be of any assistance. But now that Brother Yang Chen is here, and you still don¡¯t want to go?¡± Chen Ting¡¯s face turned red with embarrassment after Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s words: ¡°You can go to your deaths, but I won¡¯t!¡± ¡°Fine, Chen Ting, I guess I misjudged you,¡± Zhang Huaizhong said through gritted teeth. Seeing that their opinions didn¡¯t align, Chen Ting turned and left without any intention of staying. Zhang Huaizhong stared at Chen Ting¡¯s retreating figure and snorted: ¡°It¡¯s because we have such cowards in our Great Wilderness that those bandits can be so rampant and lawless.¡± ¡°Brother Zhang, your sense of responsibility is commendable. You chose to stay and go save Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe with me. I, Yang Chen, have great respect for you.¡± Yang Chen said with a respectful bow. To be honest, if Zhang Huaizhong had also decided to leave, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t blame him either.After all, the strength of Zhang Long and Zhang Ying from the Horse-thief Gang was not trivial. Yang Chen could handle one of them, but could he handle two? Zhang Huaizhong sighed, ¡°Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were captured trying to save me. Even if Brother Yang Chen didn¡¯t show up, I wouldn¡¯t just give up on them. Now that Brother Yang Chen is here, my confidence has increased. I am even more determined. I, Zhang Huaizhong, am not one to shirk my debts. How could I live with myself otherwise!¡± ¡°Good, good, Zhang Huaizhong! With that attitude, I, Yang Chen, recognize you as a friend!¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily. Zhang Huaizhong turned out to be quite a man as well. Once his decision was made, he said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Chen Ting will only regret this foolish decision he made today. Let me lead you to deal with those bandits. It¡¯s definitely not a suicide mission; I¡¯ve yet to live to my fullest.¡± ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what¡¯s your plan?¡± Zhang Huaizhong asked curiously. ¡°Plan?¡± Yang Chen scratched his chin. He didn¡¯t actually have much of a plan. Did he really need a plan to deal with Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s bandits with his current strength? Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s not discuss this for now. Lead the way.¡± Zhang Huaizhong immediately nodded and quickly took the lead. Yang Chen followed closely behind Zhang Huaizhong. In no time, they were stealthily approaching the bandits¡¯ hideout where Zhang Long, Zhang Ying, and the others were. ¡°Brother Chen, we¡¯re here,¡± Zhang Huaizhong whispered. ¡°So, it¡¯s right here,¡± Yang Chen muttered. At the moment, his eyes scanned the surroundings, and he could clearly see the situation. Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were indeed captured. Not only Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were tied up, but also other geniuses such as Qian Meng from the Qian family. More than half of the top thirty participants in the Trial Battle were there. If the rest were killed, then only a few people would have escaped the Horse-thief Gang during the entire Trial Battle. Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to take action. At this time, Zhang Huaizhong suddenly pointed to a spot in the distance and whispered, ¡°Brother Chen, look over there.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen looked and saw a bandit dragging a tied-up person back from a distance. That young man was none other than Chen Ting, who had just parted ways with Yang Chen. Chen Ting had intended to escape, but his luck was unbelievably bad. He had just separated from Yang Chen when he was discovered and taken back by the bandits. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s Chen Ting, he really deserves it,¡± Zhang Huaizhong chuckled from the shadows. Yang Chen also couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Chen Ting really has bad luck.¡± ¡°Brother Long, Brother Ying. This is Chen Ting from the Chen family. Capturing him was quite a bit of work. Damn it, this kid may not have much skill, but he runs like a rabbit. That being said, with this kid captured, only Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong are left. Everyone else is here.¡± The young bandit spoke respectfully to Zhang Long and Zhang Ying. Zhang Long and Zhang Ying exchanged glances, and then Zhang Long said, ¡°Zhang Huaizhong is just a small fry. It¡¯s Yang Chen who¡¯s truly hard to deal with. Has there been any news on him?¡± Not yet,¡± the bandit shook his head. ¡°I have news on Yang Chen! Not only do I know where Yang Chen is, but I also know where Zhang Huaizhong is. As long as you promise to spare me, I guarantee I¡¯ll tell you their exact location immediately.¡± At this moment, the captured Chen Ting suddenly yelled out. This brought a glimmer of joy to Zhang Long while also causing a sharp flash in the eyes of the hidden Yang Chen.. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Chapter 114: Strong Appearance_l Chapter 117: Chapter 114: Strong Appearance_l Translator: 549690339 Many times, it¡¯s not enemies that put you in a bad situation, but teammates who stand on the same side as you. Yang Chen had always understood this, for his current reincarnation was caused by people like Chen Ting. Thinking of this, Yang Chen laughed. He was curious how Chen Ting would explain his relationship with Zhang Huaizhong to Zhang Long and Zhang Ying. Obviously, Zhang Long was also curious about the news, staring at Chen Ting and saying with a smirk: ¡°No problem, as long as your news is true, we don¡¯t mind exchanging your life for the lives of Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong. After all, we don¡¯t care about killing you either.¡± Chen Ting¡¯s eyes flickered with joy when he heard this: ¡°That¡¯s great, I¡¯ll tell you now. From what I know, Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong are planning to target the brothers of the Horse-thief Gang, and I guess they might have foolishly arrived here already.¡± ¡°Chen Ting actually betrayed us!¡± Zhang Huaizhong was furious. Yang Chen smiled, not expecting that he still underestimated Chen Ting¡¯s character. Moreover, Chen Ting was smart enough to guess that he and Zhang Huaizhong had already arrived. ¡°Chen Ting, you¡¯ve betrayed your companions! Murong Liuhe and I saved you together, are you still human?¡± Feng Xiaotian, who was tightly bound at the side, roared angrily. Murong Liuhe¡¯s face was also grim: ¡°Chen Ting, I never thought you¡¯d be so beastly! By betraying the Great Wild Hundred Clans and siding with the Horse-thief Gang, you are living a disgraceful life. If your elders in your Sect know about this, do you really think they¡¯ll let you off easily?¡± ¡°Hmph, do you think I¡¯m like you? A bunch of idiots, you should worry about surviving first, everything else is nonsense. For the sake of the greater good, you would give up your life without question, what¡¯s the point?¡± Chen Ting mocked. ¡°Chen Ting, is everything you said just now true?¡± Zhang Long asked in a deep voice. ¡°Absolutely true! Although it¡¯s just a guess, every word I said is true.¡± Chen Ting hastily replied. Zhang Long¡¯s eyes sparkled when he heard Chen Ting¡¯s news, saying: ¡°Search the area and see if what this kid said is true or false.¡± ¡°Yes, brother Long!¡± The three subordinate bandits started searching everywhere. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen snorted coldly: ¡°No need to look for it. Chen Ting was right, I¡¯m already here.¡± As the words fell, Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong revealed their figures. ¡°Yang Chen, how did you get here?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you shouldn¡¯t have come.¡± Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian exclaimed urgently upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s arrival. The other geniuses had a normal relationship with Yang Chen. Seeing him appear, their expressions changed, and they began to think about how to escape after Yang Chen fought the Horse-thief Gang. Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother considering what the other geniuses were thinking. He was here to save his acquaintances and incidentally rescue the other geniuses. ¡°See, I knew Yang Chen would come.¡± Chen Ting said with delight. ¡°Was I right? Was I right?¡± With that said, at least his life was temporarily spared. Zhang Long was also very surprised: ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen, unlike others who would run away at the sight of us, you would actually dare to sneak in here. I don¡¯t know whether to call you naive or a fool. You were able to defeat Zhang Ying, which was unexpected, but do you really think that you alone can handle all of us here?¡± Zhang Ying gritted his teeth and said: ¡°Brother, this kid has no chance.¡± ¡°Of course he has no chance.¡± Zhang Long sneered. Yang Chen ignored Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s words. He glanced at Chen Ting and said slowly: ¡°Chen Ting, not bad.¡± Chen Ting trembled in fear as Yang Chen stared at him without any hesitation: ¡°Yang Chen, what are you happy about? You¡¯ll be killed by the Horse-thief Gang soon. I really don¡¯t know how you can still laugh.¡± Since they had already torn apart their masks, Chen Ting naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite to Yang Chen, and his words were filled with sarcasm. Yang Chen laughed happily: ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, it seems I really need to teach you a lesson. But there¡¯s no time now, Chen Ting, remember, I¡¯ll deal with you later.¡± ¡°Teach others a lesson? Haha, Yang Chen, you better look after yourself first. You¡¯re in danger now, and you still have the time to talk big?¡± Zhang Long sneered. Upon hearing this, he barked an order: ¡°Zhang Ying, and you three, keep an eye on Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Brother Long, alright!¡± The several bandits didn¡¯t hesitate and surrounded Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong in an offensive formation. ¡°It¡¯s bad now!¡± ¡°We initially thought that with Yang Chen in the Great Wild Hundred Clans, we¡¯d at least have someone to relay the news if we got out. We¡¯d still have some hope of turning the tide, but who would have thought that Yang Chen would be so impulsive? Now that he¡¯s surrounded, we¡¯re done.¡± ¡°The only hope for a turnaround is gone.¡± ¡°Yang Chen really shouldn¡¯t have appeared here.¡± Although Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian didn¡¯t say it openly, they had similar thoughts in their hearts. Could Yang Chen, as powerful as he was, fight all five bandits? They had all witnessed the strength of these five bandits. With this in mind, Feng Xiaotian could not help but remind: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, among the five bandits, Zhang Ying¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Seventh Layer, and the other three have the strength level of the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage. As for Zhang Long, he has reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak, which is no less impressive than you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen turned to look at Zhang Long upon hearing this. Zhang Long sneered: ¡°Surprised, aren¡¯t you, Yang Chen? My Martial Arts Cultivation is not inferior to yours. Although I would love to compete with you, it¡¯s too bad today; I¡¯m not here to play martial games with you, but to take your life.¡± ¡°You just don¡¯t have the guts.¡± Zhang Huaizhong scoffed mockingly. ¡°Hehe, the dead have no right to talk about courage. You¡¯re called Zhang Huaizhong, right? Kill this kid first,¡± Zhang Long coldly snorted. ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, don¡¯t worry.¡± Yang Chen saw that Zhang Huaizhong was about to risk his life and said: ¡°When the battle starts later, it won¡¯t be a problem for you to hold one person with your strength. Leave the other four to me.¡± ¡°This¡­ How can this work?¡± Zhang Huaizhong exclaimed in disbelief: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you mustn¡¯t take this risk. In my opinion, even if I have to stake my life to stop four of them, you should take care of Zhang Long first. As long as we can defeat Zhang Long, we might still have a chance to turn the tables against the remaining four.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°In any case, just do as I said.¡± What Zhang Huaizhong couldn¡¯t know was that, with his current strength, there wasn¡¯t much difference between fighting one or four, or even five opponents.. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 115: Begging for Mercy on the Ground? 1 Chapter 118: Chapter 115: Begging for Mercy on the Ground? 1 Translator: 549690339 Zhang Huaizhong saw that Yang Chen¡¯s plan was already set and there was nothing he could do, so he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°In that case, Brother Yang Chen, take care.¡± As soon as the words fell, Zhang Huaizhong exerted force and grasped the weapon in his hand, suddenly rushing out and bombarding a bandit with his attack. At this time, Yang Chen also suddenly made his move. ¡°Eat my spear, hahaha.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily, his smile filled with confidence. As he thrust out this spear, in an instant, one spear became ten, and ten spears became a hundred. The air was filled with the illusion of spears. It was the Phantom Shadows technique that Yang Chen had comprehended when he fought against Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two. Understanding this technique had allowed Yang Chen¡¯s spear art to reach a new level of advancement, and was a qualitative change that transformed his strength. Now that Yang Chen¡¯s spear art was unleashed, he was able to catch Zhang Long and Zhang Ying off guard with the hundred illusions. Zhang Long¡¯s martial arts cultivation was indeed one step stronger than Zhang Ying¡¯s, but in practice, their paths were quite similar, and the gap in strength was only in the difference in their cultivation levels. Compared to Yang Chen now, the gap was naturally evident. The hundred illusions made it impossible for the four bandits being attacked by Yang Chen to distinguish between the real and the fake ones. In comparison, Zhang Long, who was the eldest brother, had slightly more experience. Seeing that the illusions were indistinguishable from reality and that he couldn¡¯t tell which was real or fake, he knew that he had to make a move sooner or later. He immediately shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t panic, Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique is indeed tricky. But most of these illusions are fake; as long as we aim for his real body and head straight for it, I don¡¯t believe he can pull out any more tricks!¡± ¡°The idea is not bad, but do you really think it¡¯s so simple to touch me?¡± Yang Chen scoffed. His Tai Chu Divine Body was not so easily restrained once cultivated. Once the Tai Chu Divine Body was cultivated to perfection, his physical defense would be almost on par with that of a mature Black Mountain Black Bear. Not to mention, those who cultivated the Tai Chu Divine Body would also experience a significant increase in speed, and their body strength would be far superior to that of ordinary Body Refining Realm cultivators. Even now, with his Tai Chu Divine Body only at an early stage, his speed was far beyond that of his peers. There were no shortage of masters in the Body Refining Realm, but for the current Yang Chen, even the small cultivators in the Great Wilderness posed no pressure at all. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s figure moved, disappearing from where he stood like a bolt of lightning. Immediately afterward, with a swing of his spear, there was a clear sound of blood spattering. A bandit fell to the ground, his eyes filled with unwillingness and confusion; he didn¡¯t even know how he had died. ¡°One down.¡± After killing one bandit, Yang Chen coldly said. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s expressions changed. It was fear. Their companion had just died like that. And they didn¡¯t even know how Yang Chen had made his move. How could they not be afraid? ¡°Yang Chen, what have you done?¡± Zhang Long roared. ¡°What did I do?¡± Yang Chen sneered, and his figure moved like a ghost. The next moment, the sound of a spear piercing flesh was heard, and another bandit fell to the ground. ¡°Now, only you two brothers are left.¡± Yang Chen said coldly. Zhang Ying and Zhang Long were scared. ¡°Yang Chen, let¡¯s talk this over.¡± Zhang Long gritted his teeth and said. ¡°Talk it over?¡± Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°I have no reason to talk to you.¡± Yang Chen approached the duo step by step. Admittedly, the brothers were smart to understand to stand back to back, clinging to each other, to prevent his sneak attack at this time. But if his sneak attack could be so easily guarded against, his Tai Chu Divine Body would have been cultivated in vain. ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Zhang Ying roared, his weapon thrusting straight towards Yang Chen. ¡°Clang!¡± Yang Chen wielded his silver spear, effortlessly fending off Zhang Ying¡¯s attack. ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Ying¡¯s pupils contracted violently. Upon colliding with Yang Chen¡¯s immense power, he felt as if he had struck a rock with an egg. Very casually, Yang Chen had completely dissipated his strength. Zhang Ying couldn¡¯t believe it and roared, ¡°You¡­have you entered the Body Refining Realm 8th level?¡± As these words fell, the many geniuses around them were shocked, their mouths agape. Even some of them who had wanted to escape had forgotten how to run away. They were completely shocked by Zhang Ying¡¯s words. Body Refining Realm 8th level? Yang Chen had entered the Body Refining Realm 8th level. What did that mean? It was known that even many of the tribal elders within the Great Wild Hundred Clans only had a martial arts cultivation at the Body Refining Realm 8th level. Some small clan leaders had a cultivation level of only the Body Refining Realm 8th level or at most the 9th level. Entering the Body Refining Realm 8th level before the age of eighteen would be enough to be called an unparalleled genius. Yet Yang Chen had achieved this at the age of only fourteen. Chen Ting was even more fearful. What was going on? The situation wasn¡¯t right; it seemed like Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong couldn¡¯t cope with the five bandits at all. ¡°Zhang Ying, it¡¯s over.¡± Yang Chen said expressionlessly. The next moment, his silver spear shook violently, and with a single thrust, he pierced Zhang Ying¡¯s chest. Zhang Ying¡¯s whole body trembled, his eyes dull, and he fell to the ground. His body twitched twice before he stopped moving. Zhang Long, who had witnessed this scene, was flushed and stared straight at Yang Chen. He knew in his heart that he was no match for Yang Chen, and his fear spread as he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, you killed Zhang Ying, our Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t let you off. If you stop now and beg me on your knees, I won¡¯t mind explaining to the Gang Leader and spare your life!¡± ¡°Spare my life?¡± Yang Chen laughed. He laughed loudly, ¡°Oh? Zhang Long, you mean as long as I don¡¯t kill you now, I can make peace with the Horse-thief Gang?¡± Zhang Long saw that Yang Chen had the intention of reconciling, and immediately stepped down, plucking up the courage to say, ¡®Yang Chen, you and our Horse-thief Gang have no grudges. However, Zhang Ying¡¯s death cannot be overlooked. You must kneel down and kowtow to me three times, then this matter will be settled.¡± He just knew Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the courage to exterminate their Horse-thief Gang. Otherwise, once the Horse-thief Gang knew that it was him, Yang Chen, who killed them, they would trample all over the Yang family sooner or later. At this moment, when he looked at Yang Chen with malicious eyes, he was quite curious what the expression of Yang Chen, who had responded and understood the situation, would be kneeling and begging for mercy. After all, being begged for mercy by an unparalleled genius on his knees was a very memorable thing.. Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 116: Sudden Change in Situation_1 Chapter 119: Chapter 116: Sudden Change in Situation_1 Translator: 549690339 However, Zhang Long had made a mistake. That was that Yang Chen never intended to beg for mercy from the beginning; it was just Zhang Long who thought that the mere mention of the Horse-thief Gang was enough to scare him off. Yang Chen sneered, ¡°Zhang Long, you really are merciful towards me, just a few kowtows on the ground and we can settle our grievances.¡± ¡°Of course, I know you, Yang Chen, are a remarkable person. If it were someone else, even if they knelt and begged for mercy, they wouldn¡¯t be spared from death!¡± Zhang Long said arrogantly. ¡°Really? So, I should take your ¡®kindness¡¯ then?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. ¡°Yang Chen, indeed, you have to do that. Otherwise, both your Yang family and you will die. Under the iron hooves of the Horse-thief Gang, your Yang family is nothing, and you are just a minor character. You should know which is more important.¡± Zhang Long said coldly. Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Zhang Long, I really don¡¯t know where your confidence comes from, daring to talk to me like this even now. But, I forgot to tell you that what I, Yang Chen, hate the most is being threatened, and also, I have never planned to spare your life!¡± ¡°What? Yang Chen, what are you going to do?¡± Zhang Long asked in fear. Yang Chen scoffed, and in the next moment, he swung his silver spear and directly stabbed towards Zhang Long like a lightning bolt. With this spear, Yang Chen had no intention of showing mercy at all. ¡°Not good!¡± Zhang Long¡¯s face changed abruptly, ¡°Uncle Kun, save me!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± As soon as Zhang Long uttered the word ¡®Uncle Kun¡¯, Yang Chen suddenly felt an invisible pressure engulfing him. This tremendous pressure seemed like it could compress the air itself, making it somewhat difficult for Yang Chen to breathe. Yang Chen¡¯s heart shuddered, and out of the corner of his eye, he could clearly see an elder flying low in the sky. The elder had a smile on his face, looking at Yang Chen as if he were just an insignificant ant. ¡°A Spirit Martial Realm Expert¡­¡± Yang Chen thought with alarm. What was going on? How did this Spirit Martial Realm Expert sneak into the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain? This made no sense at all. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure it out. At this moment, Zhang Long, seeing the appearance of the elder, regained his confidence and laughed coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, just now I asked you to kneel, but you didn¡¯t. Haha, now you want to kneel? Too late! However, if you really want to kneel and kowtow to me a few more times, I don¡¯t mind leaving your body intact!¡± In front of a Spirit Martial Realm expert, even if Yang Chen had extraordinary talent, he was still just an insignificant ant. There was a fundamental gap between the Body Refining Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm. ¡°Zhang Long, you¡¯re getting ahead of yourself too soon.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was cold and murderous. Did Zhang Long think that the appearance of a Spirit Martial Realm expert was enough to save him? Maybe so, but since Yang Chen knew he wouldn¡¯t get a good deal anyway, why not kill Zhang Long first? It was a pity that Zhang Long didn¡¯t understand this, and even provoked him. Killing intent surged in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, and then he flicked his wrist. ¡°Not good, Yang Chen, how dare you!¡± The elder was shocked, never expecting Yang Chen to still attack Zhang Long even after he appeared.Zhang Long was also frightened. ¡°Uncle Kun!¡± ¡°No good, it¡¯s too late.¡± Xu Kun¡¯s heart lurched. ¡°Pfft!¡± With Yang Chen¡¯s overwhelming strength against Zhang Long, how could he possibly miss with his spear? By the time he came to his senses, Zhang Long was covering his neck with his hands, blood splashing everywhere, and collapsing in a pool of blood. Seeing this scene, Xu Kun was furious: ¡°Yang Chen, what a big guts you have!¡± How could he not get angry? He, a grand Spirit Martial Realm expert, had come forward to protect Zhang Long. Logically, mere ants in the Body Refining Realm would not dare to take action in front of him. But Yang Chen did ¨C right in front of him, he killed Zhang Long. If the head of the house knew that he, Xu Kun, watched Zhang Ying and Zhang Long being killed by a junior like Yang Chen, wouldn¡¯t they punish him? The more he thought of the head of the house¡¯s authority, the more fearful Xu Kun became. He turned his fear into anger and vented it on Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, I want you dead!¡± Yang Chen gripped his silver spear, ready for Xu Kun¡¯s attack. When Xu Kun appeared, he had no plans to leave unscathed, so why would he spare Zhang Long¡¯s life? He had anticipated Xu Kun¡¯s fury, so he gave a muffled snort and ran off with his silver spear. ¡°Kid, where are you fleeing to!¡± Xu Kun shouted, his voice filled with furious anger, as if he wouldn¡¯t rest until Yang Chen was torn to pieces. ¡°It¡¯s over, completely over now!¡± The geniuses around sighed: ¡°We thought Yang Chen¡¯s extraordinary talent could save us. We didn¡¯t expect that a Spirit Martial Realm expert would get involved. Yang Chen has no chance of winning now.¡± ¡°Who is this Xu Kun? How did he enter the Monster Beast Mountain Inner Circle? Isn¡¯t Monster Beast Mountain guarded by the elders of various clans? He shouldn¡¯t have been able to enter Monster Beast Mountain.¡± ¡°This Xu Kun is ranked eleventh among the Horse Bandit Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Ghost Protectors. These twelve Great Ghost Protectors rank after the three leaders of the horse bandits, and their martial arts cultivation has reached the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, it is impossible for the bandits to infiltrate anything other than the five Zhang Longs. How did a Spirit Martial Realm expert get in?¡± ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, this useless fellow. Does he really think he¡¯s the savior? Haha, now that the Spirit Martial Realm expert has arrived, he won¡¯t even know how he died.¡± Chen Ting, who was bound and unable to move, laughed mockingly. He had already betrayed the Great Wild Hundred Clans, so he had no reason to treat these geniuses kindly. ¡°Traitor!¡± ¡°Chen Ting, did you think that by joining the horse bandits you¡¯d have good things to eat?¡± ¡°Ha ha, you all yell fiercely now, but once the Spirit Martial Realm seniors return, you will all die.¡± Chen Ting sneered: ¡°Only those who understand the times are heroes!¡± ¡°Damn!¡± Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe¡¯s hearts burned with anger, wishing they could break free of their bindings and kill Chen Ting right away. Unfortunately, Yang Chen was now being chased by a Spirit Martial Realm expert, and Zhang Huaizhong was locked in a bitter fight with the fifth bandit. Where would they have the time to deal with them? At the same time, Yang Chen was being chased by Xu Kun. Yang Chen, who had cultivated the Tai Chu Divine Body, had a speed that was naturally far superior to ordinary Body Refining Realm, but compared to those who can use True Qi to fly low in the Spirit Martial Realm, he was still a tier At this moment, Xu Kun¡¯s face looked terrible: ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Chen, you little bastard can run quite fast. It cost me a lot of effort to catch up. However, this is the end for you.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was serious: ¡°The end? I don¡¯t think so!¡± ¡°Ha ha, kid, you¡¯re still stubborn in the face of death! I admit that your speed is indeed fast and somewhat eerie. It cost me a lot of effort to catch up to you, but what can you do now? In front of a Spirit Martial Realm expert, you have no choice but to accept your fate!¡± With these words, Xu Kun waved his hand and took action.. Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 117: Slaying the Spirit Martial Realm 1 Chapter 120: Chapter 117: Slaying the Spirit Martial Realm 1 Translator: 549690339 The main difference between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm is that the Spirit Martial Realm is the true beginning of a martial artist¡¯s journey. In a way, the Body Refining Realm is not even considered as being part of the martial artist¡¯s path. Only when one reaches the Spirit Martial Realm, can they be called a martial artist. Upon reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, one can absorb a large amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, refining it into a small amount of True Qi. This is why it is called the Spirit Martial Realm. What sets it apart from the Body Refining Realm is that the Spirit Martial Realm can utilize the power of True Qi. Once they make a move, True Qi flows through their body, making them extremely powerful. It is precisely due to the limitations of True Qi and Spiritual Energy that a great number of Cultivation Methods only become truly powerful after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm. Xu Kun, too, was a martial artist who cultivated a fragmented Cultivation Method. Although it was fragmented, his Martial Arts Cultivation level had reached the Spirit Martial Realm, making the power of his Cultivation Methods in his hands far beyond the comparison of the Body Refining Realm. ¡°Take this Crushing Void Palm!¡± Xu Kun swung his hand, releasing a burst of True Qi. In an instant, his Cultivation Method circulated within his body, and he struck the air, causing layers of ripples. It seemed like everything was being compressed together, sweeping towards Yang Chen. Seeing this punch, Yang Chen was shocked and quickly dodged, followed by unleashing the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique¡¯s Enemy Breaking Style, and conjuring the move ¡®Phantom Shadows¡¯. Hundreds of phantom images instantly swept around. Seeing this illusionary move, Xu Kun shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, do you think this move will work on me? As soon as his words fell, Xu Kun struck out another palm, accompanied by his True Qi, altering the wind direction. The surrounding trees and leaves were instantly crushed into pieces by the True Qi, and branches and trunks fell off. Yang Chen¡¯s illusions were instantly scattered by the slap. Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed slightly. He had expected that his move ¡®Phantom Shadows¡¯ would be useless against a Spirit Martial Realm expert. As the Spirit Martial Realm experts could control True Qi, their power far surpassed that of the Body Refining Realm, so it was normal for his move to be useless. However, he wouldn¡¯t give up so easily. He didn¡¯t come here to escape, but to intentionally lure Xu Kun here. ¡°Just right, I also want to see how strong a Spirit Martial Realm expert is. With the Life-saving Talisman in hand, there is no way I can get hurt. But this talisman is my only protection, so I can¡¯t use it unless absolutely necessary. This Xu Kun is just a first-level Spirit Martial Realm expert. With all my trump cards, there may still be hope for victory!¡± Yang Chen decided to risk it all. Xu Kun obviously didn¡¯t think Yang Chen posed any threat to him. He sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, haven¡¯t you given up yet? Just surrender and die. I¡¯m sure if I hand you over to the Head of the House, he will be lenient towards me.¡± ¡°If you want to kill me, show me what you¡¯ve got,¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily. ¡°Show you what I¡¯ve got? Haha, Yang Chen, you overestimate yourself. Eat my palm!¡± Xu Kun slapped again. He practiced the Crushing Void Palm Technique, using his True Qi to compress the air and unleash an astonishingly powerful palm strike. With this palm strike, Yang Chen had nowhere to hide. How could he possibly be a match for him? However, just as he thought that, suddenly, Yang Chen made his move. Facing Xu Kun¡¯s palm, Yang Chen raised his hand and struck out with a palm of his own! At this moment, the Essence Blood from the Black Mountain Black Bear in Yang Chen¡¯s body suddenly surged, converging in his palm. Transforming into a powerful phantom palm shadow. As this palm moved, it instantly went towards Xu Kun¡¯s direction. ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± Yang Chen roared. This palm had a powerful momentum and astonishing power. ¡°What is this?!¡± Faced with this palm, Xu Kun was shocked, his scalp tingling and a sudden sense of danger emerged in his heart. Fear soaked his heart as he continuously retreated. Because¡­His Crushing Void Palm, clashed with the palm technique, was instantly broken by the powerful force of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. ¡°Not good!¡± Xu Kun realized it was too late to dodge and could only use his True Qi to protect his body¡¯s surface. However, even so, the powerful strike of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm still hit him solidly. The next moment, Xu Kun spat out a mouthful of blood, and his face gradually turned pale and weak. As for Yang Chen, he also used all his strength to launch the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, becoming extremely weak, as if his body was completely drained. True Qi is the power transformed from the spiritual energy refined by martial artists and converted by essence blood. Yang Chen hadn¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm yet, so naturally, he didn¡¯t have True Qi. Hence, when launching the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, he used the power of the essence blood in his body. He hit the palm solidly, unlike a mere test. With just one palm strike, he was almost completely exhausted, unable to fight in a short time. It can be said that in terms of embarrassment, he was far more embarrassed than Xu Kun right now. As Yang Chen had predicted, although the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm severely injured Xu Kun, it didn¡¯t kill him. At this moment, Xu Kun struggled to get up from the ground, wiped the blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth, and shouted with a grim face, ¡°Yang Chen, I never expected that you still had this kind of trump card. Hahaha, however, using such a move as a Body Refining Realm cultivator, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve exhausted yourself. Your life is mine, and so are all your hidden cards.¡± Xu Kun became more and more delighted as he thought about it. How terrifying is the strength of a Body Refining Realm cultivator who could go so far as to almost kill him, a Spirit Martial Realm cultivator? There must be many secrets hidden in Yang Chen¡¯s body, and by obtaining these secrets. his strength would surelv advance bv leaDS and bounds. It wouldn¡¯t be impossible to change the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s surname to Xu by then. However, when he stood up, he suddenly noticed something wrong. There was no fear in Yang Chen¡¯s expression at all! ¡°Something¡¯s not right!¡± A chill ran down Xu Kun¡¯s spine. The next moment, Xu Kun suddenly felt a great force sweeping over him from behind. He struggled to turn his head, only to find two enormous black bears standing behind him. These two giant bears, with their immense size, appeared out of nowhere. One bear stood on each side, blocking the way he could escape. ¡°Not good!¡± Xu Kun¡¯s face changed instantly. ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, don¡¯t hesitate!¡± Yang Chen roared. These two giant bears were naturally the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers that Yang Chen had Fishman Queen Rainbow release from the Eight Extremities Flowing River¡¯s Mustard Seed Space after launching the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. When these two giant bears appeared, they hid in the shadows according to Yang Chen¡¯s orders and suddenly ambushed Xu Kun when he least expected it! It must be said that Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were quite talented in ambush. With one ambush, they blocked Xu Kun¡¯s path effectively, and with one of their feet each, they pressed him down with a bang. ¡°No!¡± Xu Kun let out an unwilling roar. But soon, he was silenced. Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two stomped on him a few more times, and when they lifted their legs, they looked at the ground and found Xu Hut s body deformed by their stomping. But upon closer inspection, he was still stubbornly clinging to life. ¡°Big brother, this old fellow is still alive.¡± Bear Elder One grabbed Xu Kun¡¯s body like a chicken and brought it over. ¡°Not dead? That¡¯s just right.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath.. ¡°Rainbow, it¡¯s time for you to make a move!¡± Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter 118: Safe Return_l Chapter 121: Chapter 118: Safe Return_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Young Master Chen, what do you need me to do?¡± Rainbow said with a playful smile. Ever since following Yang Chen, she had secretly seen many humans in the mustard seed space. Naturally, she was extremely delighted as she had never seen the outside world before. Moreover, after hearing about Yang Chen¡¯s amazing martial arts talent, she felt that her initial decision was extremely wise. Now, she didn¡¯t mind helping Yang Chen. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Your mermaid tribe is born with incredibly powerful divine soul power. While Xu Kun is still alive, can you search his memories for me? I want to know how he managed to sneak into the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain.¡± Soul searching is a common method among martial artists. ¡°Is it my turn to help, Young Master Chen? Dont worry, leave this old man to me.¡± Rainbow was in the mustard seed space, gradually poking her head out, and then jumped out with her whole body. Her fishtail was sticking to the ground, and her big eyes were staring straight at Xu Kun. Xu Kun was still alive at this moment. He looked at Yang Chen and then at the fish people and black bears on the side, with waves of shock surging in his heart: ¡°Yang Chen, the Horse-thief Gang will not let you go.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and shut up,¡± Rainbow scolded softly. She could understand human language. The next moment, Xu Kun¡¯s eyes became dull and confused. This shocked Yang Chen who was watching from the side. Although Xu Kun¡¯s mental state was severely damaged at the moment, it was an excellent opportunity for soul invasion and soul searching. However, in reality, it wasn¡¯t easy to search the soul of a Spirit Martial Realm expert. It required a very strong soul power, otherwise, the backlash from the Sea of Consciousness of the Spirit Martial Realm Expert would cause a great trouble. In other words, it was impossible for those at the Body Refining Realm to achieve this with their soul level. However, the fish people tribe had no martial arts cultivation but could still search the memories of Spirit Martial Realm experts. How powerful was their soul power? ¡°Incredible!¡± Yang Chen thought in his heart. It didn¡¯t take long for Rainbow to lift her head. ¡°I found it!¡± Rainbow chirped, ¡°Young Master Chen, this old man¡¯s name is Xu Kun, and he is one of the Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors of the Horse-thief Gang. The reason he was able to come to the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain without being noticed is because there is a teleportation array hidden inside the mountain that he used!¡± ¡°What!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened. A teleportation array? How could the Horse-thief Gang have built a teleportation array secretly within the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain? ¡°Of course, the teleportation array is not complete yet, so it can only teleport one person at a time. This time, Xu Kun was teleported here to work with Zhang Long and the others to complete the final stage of the teleportation array,¡± Rainbow explained without any omissions. This made Yang Chen laugh. He didn¡¯t expect to accidentally discover such a big secret. The Horse-thief Gang was truly greedy. No wonder Zhang Long and the others were willing to risk everything to capture the geniuses of the Great Wilderness. If the teleportation array were discovered, the Horse-thief Gang would lose everything. So even if it risked causing trouble by capturing these geniuses, they still had to protect the teleportation array. Once the teleportation array was fully built, wouldn¡¯t all the resources of Monster Beast Mountain belong to the Horse-thief Gang? Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled into a smile: ¡°This is becoming more interesting. If it wasn¡¯t for the Horse-thief Gang who hadn¡¯t completed the magic array, we would have been in big trouble. In that case, I don¡¯t mind making them hate me even more by destroying the teleportation array!¡± If the Horse-thief Gang knew that he had destroyed all their efforts of the past few years, they would definitely hate him to the bone.But Yang Chen was not one to shy away from trouble. ¡°By the way, there should be quite a few treasures on Xu Kun. We must not forget about them.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. The next moment, he slapped Xu Kun directly, killing him, who had only a last breath left. Then, he rummaged through Xu Kun¡¯s storage bag and other belongings. Upon seeing the contents, Yang Chen was delighted. Indeed, Xu Kun had quite a few treasures on him, with as many as three thousand Spirit Stones. ¡°The wealth of a Spirit Martial Realm is still that of a Spirit Martial Realm. With so many Spirit Stones, it should be enough for me to use.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up in a smile. Immediately after, he sorted out the treasures from Xu Kun¡¯s belongings. ¡°Young Master Chen, can you give this to me?¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow asked somewhat nervously. ¡°Oh? This bead? What do you want it for?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. ¡°This¡­ Our Fishpeople Tribe loves beautiful things.¡± Rainbow swallowed and said with anticipation. That¡¯s when Yang Chen remembered the Fishpeople¡¯s love for collecting pretty things. Although the bead was just a precious ornament and not very useful to Yang Chen, he was generous and gave it to Rainbow. Rainbow accepted the bead with a grin, looking very fond of it. After dealing with the matter at hand, Yang Chen hurried back. He was curious how things had gone with Zhang Huaizhong. At the same time, Zhang Huaizhong was still fighting happily with the bandits. After all, he didn¡¯t have Yang Chen¡¯s freakish strength. More importantly, Zhang¡¯s strength was on par with the bandits, making it hard to determine a winner. After more than half a double-hour, the fight still hadn¡¯t been settled. ¡°Go, Zhang Huaizhong!¡± ¡°Kill this guy!¡± Chen Ting sneered as he heard the cheers from the other geniuses, ¡°Are you still giving it your all? Zhang Huaizhong, if I were you, I would admit defeat now. What does it matter if you win or not? Once the Spirit Martial Realm expert comes back, you¡¯ll all be dead anyway. Haha, you might as well just give up. Do you really think that Yang Chen, that trash, can beat a Spirit Martial Realm expert?¡± ¡°Chen Ting, shut up!¡± Feng Xiaotian shouted angrily. ¡°What, am I wrong? If Yang Chen had listened to me and left with me, we wouldn¡¯t be in so much trouble now, would we? That kid just had to be stubborn and come back to die, and now we¡¯re all going to pay for it.¡± Chen Ting said angrily. He was still filled with resentment. If Yang Chen had just listened to him in the beginning and left with him, even if the bandits appeared, with Yang Chen there, he wouldn¡¯t have been captured, and he wouldn¡¯t have ended up in his current traitorous state. Now, who can escape? Yang Chen, Feng Xiaotian, they¡¯re all going to die. However, Chen Ting¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief very soon. ¡°Sorry, Chen Ting, I¡¯ve disappointed you. I¡¯m not dead.¡± At this moment, a loud voice rang out, startling everyone. As for Chen Ting, his heart jolted, and he felt like his soul was scattering in fear. Wasn¡¯t the young man standing in front of him Yang Chen? ¡°Yang¡­ you¡¯re Yang Chen!¡± Chen Ting shivered from head to toe.. Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 119: Leaving Monster Beast Mountain 1 Chapter 122: Chapter 119: Leaving Monster Beast Mountain 1 Translator: 549690339 How could he not tremble? Are you kidding? Yang Chen leaves with a Spirit Martial Realm expert, who would have thought that Yang Chen would come back alive? Most importantly, Yang Chen comes back alive, but the Spirit Martial Realm expert is nowhere to be found. Chen Ting was sweating nervously: ¡°Yang Chen, are you a man or a ghost?¡± ¡°Ghost?¡± Yang Chen laughed: ¡°Chen Ting, I have already told you that I will deal with you later. How could I possibly become a ghost before dealing with you? Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you off so easily.¡± With that, Yang Chen swept his silver spear. The next moment, the speed of his Tai Chu Divine Body was fully displayed. The geniuses nearby couldn¡¯t even see what had happened clearly, but they could see the genius who had been enjoying his fight with Zhang Huaizhong was no match for Yang Chen¡¯s single move, and was instantly pierced by Yang Chen¡¯s spear and fell to the ground. ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re back, that¡¯s great. But¡­ what on earth happened? Where is the Horse-thief Gang Spirit Martial Realm expert?¡± Zhang Huaizhong couldn¡¯t believe his eyes. Yang Chen smiled and said: ¡°It¡¯s a long story. I actually thought I was finished at first, but who knew that the devil¡¯s power could be aeteatea by the hao. That Horse-thief Gang somehow planted a Spirit Martial Realm expert in our midst. But our Great Wild Hundred Clans have been prepared for this. Xu Kun didn¡¯t even know about it. As soon as he took action, a mysterious senior came to my rescue. That mysterious senior is much more powerful than Xu Kun, and killed him in the blink of an eye. However, that senior did not intend to reveal his identity, so we should not bother him anymore.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t reveal that he had killed Xu Kun. This matter was too shocking, so he simply made up an unverifiable lie. Even if these youngsters went back and told their elders, the people from various clans would only think that one of the major tribes had seen through the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s ploy. They couldn¡¯t verify anything. ¡°So there has been an elder secretly protecting us all along.¡± Zhang Huaizhong was overjoyed. ¡°Yes, but now is not the time to discuss this. Brother Zhang, release these geniuses first, I have to settle some old scores with Chen Ting.¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you can¡¯t let Chen Ting off easily!¡± Zhang Huaizhong angrily said: ¡°This kid has been constantly mocking us just now. If Xu Kun had really succeeded, he would probably not mind becoming a Horse-thief Gang¡¯s running dog. It¡¯s not enough to kill this traitor.¡± Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± With that, Yang Chen slowly walked towards Chen Ting. This made Chen Ting¡¯s face change dramatically, and he panicked: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t come over, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. I was just confused and did the wrong thing. I didn¡¯t mean to betray you, please forgive me, please.¡± ¡°Forgive you?¡± Yang Chen snorted coldly: ¡°I never show mercy to traitors.¡± As his words fell, Yang Chen swung his silver spear. ¡°Yang Chen, if you kill me, the Chen Family won¡¯t let you off!¡± Chen Ting hadn¡¯t finished speaking when he suddenly screamed. The silver spear pierced Chen Ting¡¯s body. Immediately afterward, Chen Ting¡¯s body convulsed and fell into a pool of blood. ¡°Well done!¡± ¡°Beautifully killed ! ¡± The geniuses who were watching the battle cheered one by one. ¡°Yang Chen, this kind of person deserves to be killed. I don¡¯t know how the Chen family raised him. It¡¯s unbelievable that such a traitor would emerge from our Great Wild Hundred Clans!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s actions undoubtedly won the applause of the geniuses from various clans. Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian exchanged glances and said, ¡°Yang Chen, we are now close to the ten-day deadline. We all plan to set off and return. What are your plans?¡± Yang Chen smiled and said: ¡°Now that the members of the Horse-thief Gang have been wiped out, I¡¯m not in a hurry. I plan to return on the last day. You all go ahead and return first.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, too.¡± These young geniuses had escaped death. They had no energy left to gather resources. They either teamed up or left individually, exhausted mentally and physically. After watching the youngsters leave, Yang Chen exchanged a few more pleasantries with Feng Xiaotian, Murong Liuhe, and Zhang Huaizhong before turning to leave. The reason he was not in a hurry to return was naturally because of the teleportation array. He discovered the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s ambition to monopolize the resources in the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, which could not be allowed to happen. With Xu Kun¡¯s memories and the fishmen¡¯s familiarity with the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, he soon found the location of the Teleportation Array. Once he found the teleportation array, Yang Chen, with the help of the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, destroyed it mostly and collected quite a few resources in the depths of Monster Beast Mountain before catching up to go back. And so, the ten-day deadline passed in a flash. At the entrance to the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, people from all major tribes gathered here, waiting for their geniuses to come out from the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain.The time was almost up, and the young talents from various clans participating in the trial had been keeping close track of the time. As the ten-day deadline approached, one by one, they returned to the periphery of Monster Beast Mountain from the exit. ¡°It¡¯s someone from our Qian family.¡± ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, how did your search in Monster Beast Mountain go?¡± ¡°Feng Xiaotian is back as well, and Murong Liuhe from the Murong family.¡± One by one, the young talents hurried back from the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, but Yang Jin¡¯s expression became worse and worse. He stood in place anxiously, his heart extremely urgent: ¡°What about Yang Chen? Why hasn¡¯t he come out of the Monster Beast Mountain inner circle?¡± ¡°Our Chen family¡¯s Chen Ting hasn¡¯t returned either.¡± Many of the clans who had lost talent to the Horse-thief Gang were anxiously waiting in place. There were always some casualties among the geniuses during the Monster Beast Mountain expeditions. Yang Jin was worried about whether Yang Chen had encountered any accidents. The clans who had not seen their geniuses return were undoubtedly the most anxious, not only because of the loss of talent but also because they had finally had the opportunity to enter Monster Beast Mountain, only to end up empty-handed. This was truly the most headache-inducing and embarrassing situation. At this time, Feng Changkong stood at the forefront of the crowd, sweeping his eyes over the situation of the geniuses from various clans. He muttered to himself: ¡°Excluding the five people from the Horse-thief Gang, there are only twenty one people. This is really strange. This time on Monster Beast Mountain, not only did the geniuses from the Horse- thief Gang not get noticed, the major tribes also suffered heavy losses, and Yang Chen hasn¡¯t come out yet either.¡± Thinking about this, he felt a bit hurried: ¡°Fellow seniors, how long before the exit of the Monster Beast Mountain inner circle is closed?¡± ¡°There¡¯s not much time left, just the time it takes for a cup of tea. Any longer and we old fellows won¡¯t be able to hold on any longer.¡± A elder in charge of guarding the prohibition array spoke up. ¡°Father, Yang Chen hasn¡¯t come out of Monster Beast Mountain yet.¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s brow furrowed. ¡°I¡¯m well aware of that.¡± Feng Changkong said, with his hands behind his back. It didn¡¯t make sense, even if Yang Chen was targeted by the Horse-thief Gang, with the Life-saving Talisman, there shouldn¡¯t be any accidents. However, as time passed, Yang Chen¡¯s figure had yet to be seen, making this all the more baffling. What on earth was going on? Time kept ticking away. Feng Changkong asked again: ¡°Fellow seniors, how much longer is left?¡± ¡°Sixty breaths remaining.¡± The elder replied truthfully. Upon hearing this, Yang Jin became even more anxious, pacing in place. Just then, suddenly someone shouted, ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen is out!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen! ¡± Yang Jin was undoubtedly the happiest, tears almost flowing down his face. He had already asked several people from the foreign races, and all their answers were that Yang Chen was not in danger, but since Yang Chen was reluctant to come out, it made him uneasy. Now that Yang Chen had come out, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Chen!¡± Yang Jin laughed heartily. ¡°I apologize, I ran into some trouble on the way and came out a little late. I hope the seniors can forgive me.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully. Feng Changkong laughed out loud, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s good that you made it out!¡± ¡°The exit of Monster Beast Mountain is closed.¡± The several tribal elders who guarded it shouted in unison. ¡°This¡­¡± There were those who were happy and those who were displeased. Because, many tribes hadn¡¯t seen a trace of the geniuses they had sent to participate in the expedition to the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. For example, the Chen family. And the Horse-thief Gang had the hardest time of all. With the Third Master leading the way, the Horse-thief Gang was situated separately from the other major tribes. As they watched the gradually closing entrance, their faces darkened. The five geniuses of their Horse-thief Gang had entered, but¡­ Not one of them came out! Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 120: Resource Competition_l Chapter 123: Chapter 120: Resource Competition_l Translator: 549690339 He couldn¡¯t find a reason why those five geniuses hadn¡¯t come out. How could he be happy about it? It must be a joke. But with the entrance and exit of Monster Beast Mountain closed, he could not do anything about it, so he could only watch quietly and hope to gain some useful information from the upcoming events. Feng Changkong also noticed that many geniuses did not come out from the Monster Beast Mountain, but it was not the time to worry about such things now. With a serious expression, Feng Changkong said, ¡°Alright, now I ask all geniuses who participated in the Trial War to show off the spoils they gained within the Monster Beast Mountain.¡± As this was related to the final rankings, no one dared to be sloppy, because if someone could rank first in the amount of resources obtained, they would be able to take away three extra treasures. Naturally, many geniuses would prefer to demonstrate more resources, so no one would hold back. This was also a way for the Twelve Great Tribes to prevent their geniuses from hoarding. Many young people could not make the turn, so they rushed out one after another. ¡°Feng Xiaotian, you go first.¡± Feng Changkong smiled, curious about the performance of his clansman. Feng Xiaotian saw his opportunity to perform, hurriedly took out his Storage Bag and poured out all the treasures inside. ¡°Not bad!¡± ¡°Passable!¡± Upon seeing the resources Feng Xiaotian took out, the Great Tribes commented. Feng Changkong touched his chin, not quite satisfied nor disappointed with the resources that Feng Xiaotian showed. However, he had expected more since he had already given Feng Xiaotian quite a bit of help in obtaining resources. Theoretically, what Feng Xiaotian had gotten was indeed quite little. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised at this. After all, Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe had been tied up by Zhang Long and Zhang Ying for several days, so how could they have enough time to collect resources? Having these resources was already pretty good. Feng Xiaotian¡¯s face turned red with embarrassment as he found that others were not satisfied with the resources he gained, and quickly put them away. ¡°Chen Hui, it¡¯s your turn!¡± Feng Changkong instructed. As the Chen Family¡¯s Number Two Genius, Chen Hui hurriedly stepped forward and poured out the treasures he had obtained. ¡°Hmm, not bad!¡± ¡°Chen Hui has collected quite a few treasures.¡± ¡°It looks good!¡± Chen Hui¡¯s resources clearly met many people¡¯s satisfaction, and the Chen family members were all smiling from ear to ear. ¡°Wang Lang!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing this name, Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. Wang Lang was a genius of the Wang family, and his ranking within the family was never high. It was only because Wang De was injured and couldn¡¯t participate in the Trial War, that Wang Lang was chosen to replace him. However, what puzzled him was that Wang Lang¡¯s whereabouts were extremely mysterious after entering Monster Beast Mountain. Even stranger was the fact that Wang Lang didn¡¯t appear among those captured by the Bandits. ¡°Strange¡­¡± Yang Chen murmured. According to Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s accounts at that time, only he and Zhang Huaizhong were not captured. But in reality, he had never seen Wang Lang at all. Curiosity sparked in his heart, and he kept his eyes on Wang Lang. Wang Lang, with a triumphant expression in his eyes, stepped forward enthusiastically. Then, he poured out all the resources he had obtained, which covered the ground. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Everyone couldn¡¯t help but suck in a breath of cold air, even Yang Jinhe¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Good guy!¡± ¡°This kid actually found so much!¡± ¡°It seems that collecting resources in Monster Beast Mountain is not necessarily based on one¡¯s strength. Wang Lang may not be famous, but he¡¯s a clever little guy. It seems that amongst everyone who entered Monster Beast Mountain, he might be the one who has found the most resources.¡± ¡°Hehe, I guess so. This Wang Lang has even more resources and treasures than Feng Xiaotian and Chen Hui combined.¡± Yang Chen had to admit that Wang Lang obtained a large number of resources. This made him touch his chin in wonder, paying no attention to Wang Lang at first. However, the moment he looked up, he saw Wang Lang looking directly at him. Wang Lang licked his lips, his eyes full of provocation. This made Yang Chen pause for a moment, then he smiled, finding the situation amusing- Provocation? ¡°Interesting!¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. He didn¡¯t expect that Wang Lang would choose to provoke him. It seems that the Wang family really had their eyes on him. Wang Lang saw that his resources had shocked everyone, and sneered in his heart, ¡°What¡¯s the use of having a stronger strength than me, finding treasures relies on brains. With so many resources, I can take away one tenth of them, and my Martial Arts Cultivation will definitely improve greatly. By that time, who¡¯s afraid of not being able to surpass Yang Chen? Hmph, I won¡¯t be like that useless Wang De who provoked him so early. I won¡¯t reveal my sword until I enter the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what Wang Lang was thinking. He just crossed his arms and waited for Feng Changkong to call his name. Soon, Feng Changkong said, ¡°Yang Chen!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen¡¯s turn now.¡± ¡°I wonder how the winner of this Trial War performed in the Monster Beast Mountain!¡± ¡°I think Yang Chen should be the most interesting part.¡± ¡°Haha, I don¡¯t think so. The higher the hope is placed, the greater the disappointment. You have to know that collecting resources in Monster Beast Mountain doesn¡¯t necessarily mean the stronger one will definitely get more treasures. It depends on one¡¯s intelligence. Our Wang Lang has always been clever since he was a child!¡± Yang Chen turned a deaf ear to these comments, calmly walked forward with his hands crossed behind his back, then took out his Storage Bag and slowly poured out the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from top to bottom. Wang Dachui watched the scene, ¡°Wang Lang, do you think this kid Yang Chen can beat you?¡± ¡°Ancestor, don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s absolutely no problem. Just now, I¡¯ve already provoked this kid, and he must be unhappy about it. He¡¯s just showing off by tipping out all these resources in this eye-catching manner¡ªmaking a spectacle of himself. But as for surpassing me, it¡¯s not that easy.¡± Wang Lang said disdainfully. ¡°That¡¯s good. If you can deflate Yang Chen¡¯s arrogance, I promise to treat you well. In due course, I will definitely set you up as the Wang Family¡¯s Number One Genius to cultivate!¡± ¡°Thank you, Ancestor!¡± Wang Lang exclaimed with joy. Wang Dachui chuckled, stroking his beard, but soon he squinted, ¡°Something¡¯s wrong! He¡¯s been pouring for so long, has Yang Chen really not emptied his Storage Bag yet?¡± Indeed, no one knew what was going on, but Yang Chen¡¯s Storage Bag seemed to be filled with endless treasures, pouring out constantly, and it still showed no sign of stopping. As it stood now, the resources Yang Chen had acquired were not likely to be any less than those of Wang Lang. And the momentum hadn¡¯t stopped at all. ¡°How¡­ how is this possible!¡± Wang Lang couldn¡¯t believe his own eyes as he whispered.. Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 121: Prompting the Maturation of Starflame Grass 1 Chapter 124: Chapter 121: Prompting the Maturation of Starflame Grass 1 Translator: 549690339 It doesn¡¯t make sense. He was very clear that Yang Chen had been entangled with the bandits for a long time, and there was no time to collect resources. While he, on the other hand, had spent most of his time collecting resources, far more than Yang Chen. Theoretically speaking, nobody should have acquired more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures than him. But the reality shut him up. The resources Yang Chen had obtained seemed never-ending. Even now, there was no sign of an end. It took another full cup of tea time for it to finally stop flowing down. At this moment, the Twelve Great Tribes of the Great Wilderness and the members of the Yang family all had their mouths agape, unable to believe the scene before them. Too much. The resources Yang Chen had acquired were piled up like a small hill. In comparison with the treasures collected by Yang Chen, the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures collected by Wang Lang seemed like a joke. ¡°This is the Mountain Spirit Flower.¡± ¡°This is Yongye Grass.¡± ¡°These are undoubtedly the treasures unique to the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. it is unbelievable how many treasures Yang Chen has collected. ¡± ¡°How did he do it? Was there enough time?¡± Everyone was astonished. Most geniuses who collect resources, even if they have the backing of their tribes and the treasures given to them, could hardly achieve what Yang Chen had done. Time was limited, and so was human energy. Along with the large number of demonic beasts, it would be impossible to empty out Monster Beast Mountain¡¯s inner circle of treasures if everyone was like Yang Chen. Wang Lang¡¯s face grew even uglier, and his expression could no longer carry an ounce of pride. Wang Family Ancestor Wang Dachui snorted coldly, taking a frosty glance at Wang Lang before staying silent. Obviously, Wang Lang¡¯s dream of being the number one genius had been shattered. Yang Chen was not surprised by everyone¡¯s expressions. He had already anticipated these reactions. Indeed, Yang Chen did not collect many treasures during the early stage of his time in Monster Beast Mountain. Most of his time was spent on cultivation, as well as the fights with Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two. However, during the last two days, his fortune changed. As most of the geniuses began to head back, Yang Chen had the help of Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, and the Fishpeople Tribe to assist him in crazily collecting resources from the depths of Monster Beast Mountain. Many hands make light work, and Yang Chen had no shortage of help. Especially the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, with a wave of their hands, they could quickly gather all the treasures from the mountains. This resulted in Yang Chen obtaining an overwhelming amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. So much so that what he had displayed was only a portion of it. Yes, what Yang Chen had taken out was only a part of what he had obtained during his time in the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. After all, some of the treasures he got were too shocking, and he dared not reveal them. Instead, he stored them in the Mustard Seed Space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River. In this way, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid even if others forcefully searched his Storage Bag. But obviously, being able to produce so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures was enough to shock people. ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong took a deep breath, and then said, ¡°Next up, Murong Liuhe!¡± With Yang Chen¡¯s example, the geniuses that followed did bring out many dazzling Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, but those already failed to create much impact on the old fellows of the great tribes. In this way, time passed bit by bit. All the geniuses had taken out their resources for comparison. By contrast, anyone with discerning eyes could see that the resources Yang Chen had obtained were undoubtedly the crown jewel. Unsurprisingly, the second place fell to Wang Lang. However, Wang Lang¡¯s second place was clearly not a glorious achievement, because he was far more than twice less impressive compared to Yang Chen. ¡°I now announce that the winner of this trip to Monster Beast Mountain is Yang Chen.¡± Feng Changkong smiled with satisfaction, ¡°Yang Chen, you now have the right to choose three treasures from among the ones we have extracted. Remember, only three!¡± Yang Chen nodded, and naturally, he was not going to be polite about it. Many treasures had already been taken away by the Twelve Great Tribes, which was known to everyone beforehand. The Great Tribes were entitled to take away 10% of the resources acquired by all the geniuses apart from those like Yang Chen who had achieved excellent results in the trials. Yang Chen did not harbor much hope for this. But when he took a look, his expression changed significantly. ¡°This is¡­¡± Yang Chen was stunned, ¡°It¡¯s actually Wind Flower Dew Water!¡± Theoretically, the best batch of treasures would have been taken away by those great tribes. He didn¡¯t understand why the Wind Flower Dew Water had not been taken away by those great tribes, but this treasure was definitely not ordinary. ¡°It seems that the vision of those great tribes is not that good, and they could leave such treasures here. This Wind Flower Dew Water is indeed a rare treasure.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, and his eyes were full of joy. The best use of Wind Flower Dew Water is to speed up the maturity of plants. With this dew water, certain plants can mature in advance, and the speed can even be doubled or tripled. Yang Chen had been worrying about when the Starflame Grass would blossom and bear fruit, which would affect whether he could obtain the Seed of Strange Fire. But now with the Wind Flower Dew Water, the blooming and fruiting of Starflame Grass would no longer be a problem. As long as it is matured with the Wind Flower Dew Water, the time for Starflame Grass to bloom and bear fruit could be reduced by at least threefold. And when it is grown in the special soil, he brought out from Monster Beast Mountain, the speed could even be increased fivefold. Yes, to grow the Starflame Grass to maturity, he had made many preparations. The soil inside Monster Beast Mountain has a special effect on cultivating Lingcao, which is rich in spiritual essence that has been nurtured by spiritual energy for many years. Yang Chen naturally did not hesitate to transplant it. In fact, transplantation requires skills. If others do not have his method, transplanting the soil from the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain would be useless. In the end, the soil would become the same as the soil outside and meaningless. ¡°It¡¯s really a case of what you lack comes to you.¡± While rejoicing, Yang Chen said straightforwardly, ¡°Uncle Feng, I want this treasure, and these two!¡± ¡°Oh? Yang Chen, are you sure you want these three?¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s expression was full of doubt. According to his judgment, although this batch of treasures had the best part taken away by the great tribes in advance, there were still some amazing treasures left, and yet Yang Chen chose the three that he thought were the most mediocre. However, he would not express his confusion and only hinted at it vaguely. Yang Chen chose to ignore Feng Changkong¡¯s hint and smiled faintly, ¡°Just these three.¡± ¡°Alright then, you can take these three treasures.¡± Feng Changkong said. Yang Chen, feeling satisfied with the command, naturally put the three treasures into his bag. How could Feng Changkong know that the treasures, which appeared so insignificant in the eyes of the Twelve Great Tribes, were priceless in Yang Chen¡¯s view? Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 122: Exposure of Deeds_l Chapter 125: Chapter 122: Exposure of Deeds_l Translator: 549690339 After Yang Chen, the second place Wang Lang, and the third place winner, all selected their treasures. Yang Chen observed this carefully. Both Wang Lang and Murong Liuhe, who won third place, chose treasures that could help improve their cultivation levels. This made Yang Chen shake his head in secret. He didn¡¯t pity Wang Lang, but he felt sorry for Murong Liuhe who missed some valuable opportunities by not choosing some other treasures. However, there was nothing he could do to remind them, so he could only let it be. Now that the distribution of treasures was over, and the twelve great tribes had reaped benefits, the journey to Monster Beast Mountain had come to an end. Feng Changkong slowly said, ¡°This year¡¯s Monster Beast Mountain journey is over. Everyone can go back.¡± ¡°Wait!¡± Suddenly, a harsh voice rang out. The owner of this voice turned out to be Third Master, wasn¡¯t it? Hearing Third Master¡¯s abrupt shout, Feng Changkong¡¯s expression changed slightly, ¡°Third Master, what do you want to do?¡± ¡°What do I want to do? Humph, I sent five geniuses from the Red-clothed Gang into Monster Beast Mountain, and there hasn¡¯t been any news. Feng Changkong, you ask me what I want to do?¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes, his tone full of sinister undertones. ¡°Hold on, Third Master, I think you¡¯ve got something wrong,¡± Feng Changkong said expressionlessly, ¡°The disappearance of your Horse-thief Gang members in Monster Beast Mountain seems to have nothing to do with our twelve great tribes. What if your gang¡¯s Five Genius members were tempted by the treasures inside Monster Beast Mountain and didn¡¯t come out? You¡¯re biting back at us before I even had the chance to settle accounts with you for this matter?¡± ¡°Hahaha, Feng Changkong, what a smooth talker you are. I¡¯ve made up my mind about this matter. The reason why our Horse-thief Gang¡¯s five members didn¡¯t come out is that they died inside Monster Beast Mountain!¡± Third Master shouted. Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s heart sank, and his eyes narrowed. As long as he wasn¡¯t a fool, he would know someone had betrayed him. The twelve great tribes were also startled. All five of them died? Although at the beginning, when they didn¡¯t see Zhang Long and the others come out, the twelve great tribes had some suspicions, but no one mentioned it. They didn¡¯t think that the five horse-thieves: Zhang Long, Zhang Ying, and their brothers, would all perish inside Monster Beast Mountain. It was only later that the tribes¡¯ geniuses brought up this matter that they came to know a little bit about it. But who would dare to mention that the Horse-thief Gang had lost people? In a certain sense, the people of the Great Wilderness still had some unitv amongst them. However, they didn¡¯t expect that Third Master would still find out about this matter. Feng Changkong was also taken aback. He had learned from Feng Xiaotian that Yang Chen had killed the five members of the Horse-thief Gang but kept his mouth shut about it. The reason was that anyone could die, but not the members of the Horse-thief Gang. If one person died, it could still be managed. But all five of them died? This matter was too serious. However, on the surface, Feng Changkong remained calm. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°What do you mean, Third Master?¡± ¡°What do I mean? Feng Changkong, you don¡¯t need to pretend to be confused in front of me. We all understand each other. The five Horse-thief Geng members were all wiped out inside Monster Beast Mountain. Hehe, the person responsible is none other than Yang Chen from the Yang family!¡± Third Master said solemnly. ¡°What!¡± ¡°Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen killed the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang?¡± Those who didn¡¯t know about this matter were all shocked. The five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang were not easy to provoke, especially Zhang Long and Zhang Ying ¨C the two brothers had almost swept the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. Who would have thought that they would be killed by Yang Chen? No one wasn¡¯t shocked. Feng Changkong said coldly, ¡°Third Master, are you joking with me? The five geniuses of your gang are all outstanding talents among people. Yang Chen may be powerful, but he can¡¯t kill all five of them by himself.¡± Killing all five by himself? This record¡­ This caused Yang Chen to stand in the crowd with his hands behind his back, his expression slightly cold. It seemed that he still underestimated the despicability of human nature. Although he had saved those geniuses, who would know if there were any spies from the Red-clothed Gang among those geniuses? Moreover, who could say for sure that the geniuses would be grateful for the kindness bestowed on them? The only people who knew that he had killed the five Horse-thief Gang members were the trapped geniuses. It was probably one of these geniuses who had informed Third Master. Otherwise, how could Third Master be so sure that he had killed the five people from the Horse-thief Gang? Seeing that trouble was about to fall on Yang Chen¡¯s head, Yang Jin He promptly stood up, ¡°Liu San, Third Master, we can¡¯t just take your word for it. Who would believe such a biased claim? Now I could also say that the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang were killed by someone else. Who would believe it? Third Master, would you believe it?¡± Third Master squinted his eyes, and he was indeed at a loss for words. But at this moment, Wang Dachui from the Wang family suddenly spoke, ¡°I can testify that Yang Chen killed the five talents of the Red-clothed Gang.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Wang Dachui! ¡± ¡°Wang Dachui, what are you trying to do!¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s face turned cold. It took quite some effort to get Third Master to shut up, so what was Wang Dachui trying to do by suddenly interjecting now? He could understand the grievances between Wang Dachui and Yang Chen, but he thought that Wang Dachui would be able to put aside past grievances and unite against the Horse-thief Gang. Who would have thought that Wang Dachui, with such a narrow mindset, would try to betray Yang Chen at this time! ¡°Wang Dachui!¡± Yang Zhengyi, the Great Elder of the Yang family, said with a cold voice. Wang Dachui sneered, ¡®What am I trying to do? Of course, I¡¯m going to tell the truth. Don¡¯t worry, I can witness that Yang Chen did kill the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang. Wang Lang, come and take a look. Be sure to uphold justice for the events that happened inside the Monster Beast Mountain.¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Lang, who had been waiting for his chance to shine, coughed twice and bowed to all sides, ¡°All of you, at that time, I was hiding in the dark, not daring to show myself, but I could see the whole situation clearly. Yang Chen is indeed powerful. With just one move, he killed both Zhang Long and Zhang Ying!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. This Wang Lang really knew how to cut corners, not mentioning Xu Kun¡¯s involvement. If he really spoke about Xu Kun, it would be more difficult for the Horse- thief Gang to explain themselves. However, how could Yang Chen bring it up himself? If he did, wouldn¡¯t it mean admitting that he had killed the five members of the Horse-thief Gang? ¡°I can guarantee with my life that Yang Chen indeed killed Zhang Ying and Zhang Long!¡± Wang Lang declared with an oath, then moved his mocking eyes to Yang Chen. He wanted to see how Yang Chen would get out of this predicament this time. Humph, stealing his limelight? As far as he was concerned, dealing with someone had never required strength, but intelligence! Wang De¡¯s foolishness would not apply to him! Today, who could protect Yang Chen? Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 123: Where is the Evidence?_l Chapter 126: Chapter 123: Where is the Evidence?_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen killing a member of the Horse-thief Gang was not a big deal. The Twelve Great Tribes could completely cover for Yang Chen in this matter. But Yang Chen should never have killed all five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang. With five people dead, how could the Horse-thief Gang let this go? At this moment, Third Master was delighted. Originally, he was worried about how to establish Yang Chen¡¯s guilt, but who would have thought that the Wang Family would suddenly step forward and do him a great favor? This made him smirk: ¡°Well, well, well, Wang Family, thank you for helping me confirm Yang Chen¡¯s guilt today. I will return the favor in the future.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only right. This kid, Yang Chen, disregarded the friendship between the Great Wild Hundred Clans and killed people without hesitation. He deserves a thousand cuts.¡± Wang Dachui said slowly, instantly placing himself on the moral high ground. Yang Chen sneered again and again. These two people were really well-matched. Feng Changkong was obviously on Yang Chen¡¯s side. He frowned and said, ¡°Third Master, isn¡¯t it normal for some conflicts to occur within Monster Beast Mountain? A few deaths and injuries shouldn¡¯t be too big of a deal, right?¡± ¡°Not a big deal? Hahaha, if one of our geniuses from the Horse-thief Gang had died, I could understand it as an accidental injury. But all five of them are dead! What does that mean? It means that Yang Chen deliberately killed them! At this point, Murong Liuhe couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. He stood up and said, ¡°Third Master, wasn¡¯t it your Horse-thief Gang who kidnapped the geniuses of various clans first? Now you¡¯re blaming us?¡± ¡°Hehe, our Red-clothed Gang kidnapped your geniuses but did we harm their lives? Who saw us killing anyone? Yes, some geniuses didn¡¯t make it out of Monster Beast Mountain, but who saw us do it? We kidnapped your geniuses and exposed your incompetence!¡± Third Master said harshly. This made Murong Liuhe slightly stunned. For a moment, he was speechless. Yang Chen sighed. There was no way around it; experience prevailed. Yes, who saw the Red-clothed Gang kill the geniuses in Monster Beast Mountain? Nobody. Everyone had only seen the corpses and assumed that it was the Horse-thief Gang. But who had witnessed it? Even if they had, where was the evidence? They killed those geniuses when no one was around. Afterward, they kidnapped all the geniuses to eliminate them all at once, leaving no one alive to reveal the news. So, without evidence, who could say it was the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s doing? The Horse-thief Gang had planned this all along, while the Great Wild Hundred Clans had no countermeasures for it. However, Murong Liuhe¡¯s support warmed Yang Chen¡¯s heart. At this moment, Yang Zhengyi also stood up: ¡°Third Master, what kind of reasoning is this?¡± ¡°What reasoning? Our Red-clothed Gang is the law! Feng Changkong, I know you¡¯re protecting this kid, and Yang Zhengyi, I know you are too. So what, are you going to just let these five lives be wasted? Hahaha, let me tell you the truth. If you don¡¯t hand over Yang Chen, our Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t mind declaring war on the Great Wild Hundred Clans once again!¡± Third Master¡¯s tone was chilling. Hearing this, everyone from the Twelve Great Tribes was stunned. A moment ago, Feng Changkong wanted to speak but closed his mouth, not knowing what to say. At this point, even he didn¡¯t know how to choose between priorities. Would the Horse-thief Gang actually go to war with the Great Wild Hundred Clans again? Who could bear the responsibility if they did? Maintaining this kind of stability was not an easy task for the Great Wild Hundred Clans. Yang Zhengyi was at a loss for words, glaring at Third Master all this time, unable to speak. Third Master sneered: ¡°Yang Family, it¡¯s your choice. Do you face our wrath, or hand over Yang Chen?¡± Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at the Yang Family¡¯s choice. If the Yang Family chose to remain silent, he would be sorely disappointed. But at this moment, Yang Zhengyi suddenly clenched his fists: ¡°Third Master, are you threatening our Yang Family? Hahaha, good, good, you want to annihilate our Yang Family? Do you really think our Yang Family is made up of spineless cowards? If you want to fight, be our guest. We, the Yang Family, will fight to the end! If you want us to hand over Yang Chen and be the pathetic fools who submit to you, I, Yang Zhengyi, will be the first to refuse!¡± ¡°Great Elder, think carefully before making a decision. It¡¯s not worth it to offend the Horse-thief Gang for Yang Chen.¡± Elder Yang Ba stood up, anxiously speaking, his face covered in sweat after being scared by Third Master. ¡°Shut up! ¡± The Great Elder shouted, staring straight at Third Master without backing down. Yang Chen¡¯s heart warmed up a bit, thinking that the Yang Family was still worth his protection. Third Master laughed loudly: ¡°Hahaha, Yang Zhengyi, you¡¯re truly brave. Then wait for our Horse-thief Gang¡¯s wrath.¡± ¡°Wait!¡± At this moment, Yang Chen suddenly stood up: ¡°Third Master, since you¡¯re being so unreasonable, I really have to argue with you.¡± ¡°Kid, what are you trying to do?¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes. Yang Chen dared to stand up at this moment? With his hands behind his back, Yang Chen was not afraid of Third Master¡¯s intimidating aura. He slowly said, ¡°Third Master, if I really killed the five geniuses of your gang, you can annihilate my Yang family and kill me, Yang Chen. Fine, if I, Yang Chen, have to give you my head, so be it. But who has evidence that I killed your five geniuses?¡± The Great Wild Hundred Clans were powerless and dared not confront the Horse-thief Gang. He couldn¡¯t rely on others, so he had to rely on himself now. The Horse-thief Gang could kill people from the Great Wild Hundred Clans, but he couldn¡¯t kill them? How was that fair? Third Master sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, have you gone insane? Did you not hear what the Wang Family said?¡± ¡°Of course, I heard. However, I crippled Wang De¡¯s arm, and they harbor a deep hatred for me. It¡¯s only natural for them to take this opportunity to kick me while I¡¯m down. But can their words represent anything? I could also say Wang Lang from the Wang Family killed your five geniuses. Would you believe that?¡± Yang Chen replied. At this statement, Third Master didn¡¯t know what to say. Yang Chen continued: ¡°You can say I killed Zhang Long and the others, but please, Third Master, provide evidence. If there is evidence, I, Yang Chen, will give you my head without a second word. But if there is no evidence, then what will you, Third Master, do?¡± The representatives of other great clans finally came to their senses under the crushing pressure of Third Master¡¯s aura. Yes, where is the evidence? Just based on Wang Lang¡¯s one-sided words, could one say that Yang Chen killed Zhang Long and the others? The Wang Family had a grudge against Yang Chen. Could their words be considered testimony? At this point, even Wang Lang was dumbfounded. Could Yang Chen really lie with his eyes wide open? Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 124: Life Guarantee?_l Chapter 127: Chapter 124: Life Guarantee?_l Translator: 549690339 However, when it came to evidence, Third Master had nothing to say. Seeing the opportunity, Feng Changkong spoke up, ¡°Third Master, Yang Chen is right. Everything must be based on evidence. You accused Yang Chen of killing five members of your Horse-thief Gang. Where¡¯s the evidence? Without evidence, your words mean nothing.¡± Third Master grunted in response and turned his gaze to Wang Lang. He indeed didn¡¯t have any evidence. He could only hope that Wang Lang, who was at the scene and secretly watching at the time, would have any reliable evidence. If there was actual evidence, then who would protect Yang Chen¡¯s life? He swore to kill Yang Chen today, no matter what. Seeing Third Master¡¯s gaze on him, Wang Lang felt joy in his heart, knowing that it was his time to shine. He quickly said, ¡°Third Master, getting evidence isn¡¯t difficult. ¡°Oh?¡± Third Master was delighted. The geniuses siding with Yang Chen inwardly cursed Wang Lang for being a traitor. However, the strict supervision from the tribal elder of their clan prevented them from voicing their support. Wang Lang, fearing that he wouldn¡¯t perform well enough, shamelessly said, ¡°I clearly saw that after Yang Chen killed Zhang Long and Zhang Ying, he took their storage bags as well. You just need to check Yang Chen¡¯s storage bag, and if you find their storage bags, wouldn¡¯t that prove Yang Chen killed them?¡± ¡°Makes sense.¡± Third Master agreed. ¡°However, are you sure about this?¡± ¡°Rest assured, Third Master. I saw it clearly, and I¡¯d stake my life on it!¡± Wang Lang calmly replied. Third Master stroked his chin, ¡°Yang Chen, did you hear that?¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s face remained expressionless, ¡°Third Master, you know that you cannot randomly check someone¡¯s storage bag.¡± ¡°Hmph, is this situation the same as usual?¡± Third Master didn¡¯t pay any attention to Feng Changkong. ¡°Third Master, you want to check my storage bag? No problem. But I just want to ask, if you don¡¯t find Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s storage bags in there, what will you do?¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice. Feng Changkong was startled. With Yang Chen so confident, could it be that he didn¡¯t actually kill Zhang Long and the others? It didn¡¯t make sense. Feng Xiaotian wouldn¡¯t have lied to him. Now, he was a bit confused. Yang Chen¡¯s composure made it difficult for any bystanders to discern which side was telling the truth. ¡°What will I do? What do you want?¡± Third Master spoke coldly. Yang Chen replied coldly, ¡°It¡¯s simple. If you find Zhang Ying and Zhang Long¡¯s storage bags in my storage bag, I¡¯ll offer my head immediately. If not, you, Third Master, will immediately offer 3,000 Spirit Stones and an apology!¡± ¡°Kid, don¡¯t push your luck!¡± Third Master roared in anger. ¡°I¡¯m pushing my luck? Hahaha, Third Master, why don¡¯t you take a good look at your own behavior and decide whether it¡¯s me pushing my luck or you being unreasonable? Your Red-clothed Gang may be powerful, but you can¡¯t push our Yang family around. Furthermore, your Horse-thief Gang doesn¡¯t get the final say over Monster Beast Mountain. The Twelve Great Tribes aren¡¯t some weaklings that you can push around at will!¡± Yang Chen rebuked. He dragged the Twelve Great Tribes into this to intimidate Third Master and his gang. If the Twelve Great Tribes were so fearful of the Horse-thief Gang that they would forsake their dignity, then they were beyond redemption. As expected, not everyone in the Twelve Great Tribes was a coward. Murong Shan of the Murong family stepped forward, ¡°Third Master, Yang Chen is right. If you really wronged him, you can¡¯t just brush it off and leave.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Third Master clenched his teeth, hating the fact that Murong Shan, this old dog, had spoken up. But after seeing Wang Lang¡¯s confident expression, he eventually said, ¡°Fine, if I¡¯ve really wronged you, I¡¯ll give you 3,000 Spirit Stones, not a single one less.¡± ¡°And the apology!¡± Yang Chen emphasized, word by word. ¡°Kid, don¡¯t be too arrogant.¡± ¡°It¡¯s up to you, Third Master. I will not give up my storage bag.¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly. Just as Third Master was about to flare up, he saw that the Twelve Great Tribes seemed determined to support Yang Chen. All he could do was lower his voice and say, ¡°Fine! Yang Chen, you have guts. If I¡¯ve really wronged you, I¡¯ll apologize immediately. ¡± ¡°Now, it¡¯s your Wang family¡¯s turn.¡± Yang Chen turned to Wang Lang and Wang Dachui. Wang Dachui stared at Yang Chen, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°What do I mean? Just now, Wang Lang of the Wang family confidently said that he would stake his life on finding Zhang Ying and Zhang Long¡¯s storage bags in mine. Now, I¡¯m curious. If you don¡¯t find the so-called evidence you¡¯re looking for, what will Wang Lang do? Kill himself in front of me?¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile. Wang Lang was unnerved by Yang Chen¡¯s gaze, but when he remembered that he did indeed witness Yang Chen taking Zhang Ying and Zhang Long¡¯s storage bags, he regained his confidence, ¡°Hmph, what¡¯s wrong with staking my life on ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll remember your words. I hope that as a man, you won¡¯t renege on them!¡± Yang Chen coldly said, before handing over both of his storage bags. ¡°Take them and check.¡± Third Master ordered his subordinates. One of the bandits immediately took Yang Chen¡¯s storage bags and handed them to Third Master. Third Master quickly opened the storage bags and searched through them. However, as he continued searching, Third Master¡¯s expression grew worse. There were no storage bags belonging to Zhang Long or Zhang Ying in Yang Chen¡¯s storage bag, apart from the resources he had acquired from Monster Beast Mountain. Nothing at all, entirely empty. Yang Chen had already anticipated Third Master¡¯s reaction. There was no way Third Master would find evidence of him killing Zhang Long and Zhang Ying. He had already prepared for this scene, taking all the treasures from the Horse-thief Gang he had killed and stashed them in the Mustard Seed Space within the Eight Extremities Flowing River, leaving nothing in his storage bag. Third Master could rack his brain all he wanted, but he wouldn¡¯t be able to find any evidence against Yang Chen. ¡°Third Master, how did it go?¡± Yang Chen asked. Feng Changkong, sensing that things were turning in his favor, couldn¡¯t help but interject, ¡°Third Master, did you find any results?¡± Pressed by both Yang Chen and Feng Changkong, Third Master clenched his teeth and said, ¡®Yang Chen, where did you hide Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s storage bags?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t kill them, so there¡¯s no question of hiding anything.¡± Yang Chen replied without giving anything away. Seeing Yang Chen not falling for his verbal trap, Third Master was infuriated. But with all eyes on him, he had no choice but to return the storage bag to Yang Chen. Now, Yang Chen smirked, his gaze fixed on Wang Dachui and Wang Lang. At this moment, Wang Lang¡¯s face was pale, and he trembled under Yang Chen¡¯s gaze. ¡°Kid, didn¡¯t you say you saw the storage bags from our Horse-thief Gang in Yang Chen¡¯s storage bag? Where are the storage bags?¡± Third Master¡¯s face turned red with anger. ¡°Third Master, I saw it clearly. Yang Chen really did take the treasures from Zhang Ying and Zhang Long. It doesn¡¯t make sense. It doesn¡¯t make any sense.¡± Wang Lang became increasingly frantic. He had clearly seen everything.. What on earth had happened? Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 125: Ten Thousand Spirit Stones_l Chapter 128: Chapter 125: Ten Thousand Spirit Stones_l Translator: 549690339 Wang Lang couldn¡¯t understand, and naturally, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t explain it to him. It must be said that ignoring Wang Lang was indeed his biggest mistake in Monster Beast Mountain. Of course, it wasn¡¯t entirely his fault; nobody would have guessed that Wang Lang, who had replaced Wang De, would be even more shameless than the original. As for now, Yang Chen was very curious about how Wang Lang would get himself out of the mess he just made with his words. At this moment, Wang Lang was staring at Yang Chen, and his confidence had completely disappeared. Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t let him off so easily, his tone was tough: ¡°Wang Lang, I heard you loud and clear just now. You said you would stake your head on there being evidence in my storage bag. Now that the outcome is clear, shouldn¡¯t you also make a stand? I¡¯m very curious about how you¡¯ll put your life on the line as a guarantee!¡± At this moment, no one would stand up for Wang Lang. Although the Twelve Great Tribes couldn¡¯t unite to fight the bandits together, they didn¡¯t support the bandits either. Now, the Wang family had undoubtedly become the target of public criticism. Yang Yiming also stood up indignantly: ¡°Yeah, Wang Lang, didn¡¯t you make your stance clear just now? As if you were afraid that people wouldn¡¯t know your attitude, now is the time for you to make a stand. Shouldn¡¯t you take off your head to show us all?¡± There were no lack of people who wanted to add insult to injury, especially some of the talented people who were grateful to Yang Chen for saving them, spoke up: ¡°Wang Lang, don¡¯t dawdle! We¡¯re all waiting for your head.¡± ¡°Hahaha, Wang Lang, if you¡¯re a true man, stand up and don¡¯t be a coward!¡± Although they didn¡¯t dare to mess with the Horse-thief Gang, they might not necessarily be afraid of the Wang family. As for Wang Lang taking off his own head, how could he be willing to do that? At this moment, Wang Lang looked to the Third Master for help, thinking he had stuck his neck out for the Third Master, so the Third Master should provide him some shelter. But it was only now that he realized how wrong he had been. When the Third Master saw Wang Lang looking at him like this, he only glanced at him indifferently and said nothing. Wang Lang¡¯s heart turned cold. Finally, he realized that these bandits were the type of people who wouldn¡¯t spit out a bone after eating someone. He shouldn¡¯t have stuck his neck out for them in the first place, because they were utterly unreliable. At this moment, Wang Lang had no choice but to seek help from Wang Dachui: ¡°Ancestor, you have to save me!¡± ¡°Save?¡± Yang Zhengyi scoffed. ¡°Wang Lang, you were the one who volunteered to stake your life as a guarantee, and now you¡¯re asking for help? Haha, did you really think that slandering would just pass like that? Does that mean that the members of the Yang family can also casually slander the Wang family in the future?¡± Wang Dachui¡¯s face was expressionless: ¡°Yang Zhengyi, are you threatening the Wang family? Keep in mind your place, as a middle-ranking tribe, it¡¯s best to know your limits.¡± Wang Dachui¡¯s intentions were clear, using the authority of a great tribe to suppress the Yang family. Yang Zhengyi laughed. He had never been afraid of anything in his life, as he had brought the Yang family to their current level from the Great Wilderness. At this moment, he sneered: ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Wang Dachui, are you trying to scare the Yang family with this kind of talk? I¡¯ll tell you, our Yang family dares to confront the Horse-thief Gang as well as your Wang family. Fighting the Horse-thief Gang may be like throwing an egg at a rock, but facing your Wang family, we really don¡¯t fear fighting. In the end, even if your Wang family wins, you¡¯ll likely be removed from the list of great tribes, right?¡± ¡°Are you really planning to engage in a do-or-die battle with us?¡± Wang Dachui said angrily. Yang Zhengyi laughed heartily, ¡°A do-or-die battle? Wang Dachui, with your Wang family members bullying our Yang family members like this, do you expect us to just let it go? You should know that if it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen being innocent and not afraid of being slandered today, he might already be dead. Since you treat our Yang family members like this, is it necessary for us to be polite to you?¡±lt was precisely because of his fearless spirit that Yang Zhengyi could lead the Yang family to this level. Wang Dachui was obviously well aware of Yang Zhengyi¡¯s explosive temper. After being reprimanded by the latter, he said with an ugly expression, ¡°Wang Lang is still young and should be punished if he made a mistake. But he is still a youth, and there is no need to be so aggressive in this matter.¡± ¡°Haha, a true man¡¯s spit is like a nail. Today, he dares to slander our Yang family, what about tomorrow? Will he dare to do so again?¡± Yang Zhengyi shouted. As for the Horse-thief Gang, he really didn¡¯t plan to let the Wang family off easily today. ¡°Alright, alright. Yang Zhengyi, I¡¯ll remember your words. Today, our Wang family admits defeat. But because Wang Lang is still young and it¡¯s impossible for him to take a human head, let¡¯s propose a more realistic condition.¡± Wang Dachui gritted his teeth, obviously intending to accept the situation. There was no other way, as they were in the wrong. Moreover, Yang Zhengyi¡¯s fearless stance clearly stated that if the Wang family didn¡¯t give an explanation to the Yang family today, they shouldn¡¯t be afraid of the Yang family fighting till the end, even at the cost of mutual destruction. ¡°Great Elder, haven¡¯t we done enough for Yang Chen? There is no need to offend the Great tribes for his sake,¡± Elder Yang Ba came forward to persuade. Yang Zhengyi coldly glanced at Elder Yang Ba, ¡°If one day you find yourself in this situation, are you suggesting the Yang family should abandon you? Today we abandon one, tomorrow another, then what is the point of having this family? What¡¯s the meaning of its existence? Elder Yang, the title of the elder is for you to know how to protect the Yang family, not to be selfish.¡± ¡°This¡­ Great Elder, you are right in your lesson.¡± Elder Yang Ba had no choice but to accept the reprimand even though he was unhappy, but he didn¡¯t dare to confront the Great Elder. Wang Dachui stared at Yang Zhengyi intently, ¡°Have you thought about the conditions? Yang Chen stood up and said, ¡°Since your Wang family is not trustworthy, we in the Yang family will also give you a way out. Wang Lang slanders me, he can escape death but not a living crime. I will spare his life, but I want him to eat shit in front of everyone. Is this condition realistic enough?¡± It wasn¡¯t going to be so easy to get over this matter! As soon as Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, the Yang family members applauded one by one. The Great tribes nearby seemed to find it amusing and began to watch the show. Eat shit? This was going to be interesting. Wang Lang¡¯s face changed from green to purple. Doing such a thing in front of so many people was even harder than taking his life. Wang Dachui was even more furious, ¡®Yang Chen, don¡¯t push your luck!¡± ¡°I¡¯m pushing my luck? Haha, let me ask you ¨C if something like this happened to your Wang family, would you, Wang Dachui, be able to tolerate it?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t hold back either, directly calling Wang Dachui by his name. This enraged Wang Dachui so much that his whole body trembled, but seeing the surrounding Great Tribes¡¯ gazes, he could only swallow his anger. It was obvious that these Great Tribes were planning to help the Yang family. If he tore his face with the Yang family now, his Wang family might really be removed from the Twelve Great Tribes. ¡°Fine, fine! Yang Chen, you¡¯re quite gutsy. But eating shit is an impossible condition ¨C as a man, one can be killed but not humiliated. Change the condition; as long as I can accept it, I will compensate you,¡± said Wang Dachui in a deep voice. ¡°It¡¯s simple ¨C Ten Thousand Spirit Stones.¡± Yang Chen said calmly. Yang Chen knew that he couldn¡¯t pressure the Horse-thief Gang too much because it was difficult for the Great Tribes to take sides.. But when dealing with the Wang family, since the Great Tribes didn¡¯t mind intervening, why not raise the conditions a bit? Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 126: Threatening Me? Useless!_l Chapter 129: Chapter 126: Threatening Me? Useless!_l Translator: 549690339 Hearing such a condition, everyone around couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. ¡°Haha, Yang Chen really knows how to make a big request.¡± Feng Changkong laughed. ¡°Uncle Changkong, can Wang Dachui accept it? Ten thousand spirit stones are not a small amount.¡± Feng Xiaotian asked curiously. Feng Changkong stroked his chin and chuckled, ¡°Everyone should learn from Yang Chen. He¡¯s not simple at all. From the very beginning, when he proposed the eating¡­ condition, he didn¡¯t actually plan on it being serious, it was just a prelude for his later big request. Let me ask you, would you choose the first option or ten thousand spirit stones?¡± ¡°1¡­1 would definitely choose ten thousand spirit stones.¡± Feng Xiaotian said with a smile. ¡°Exactly! If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t started with that impossible condition, Wang Dachui definitely wouldn¡¯t have agreed to the ten thousand spirit stones. But because Yang Chen mentioned the impossible condition first, Wang Dachui was left with no choice. Moreover, Yang Chen¡¯s request is just right. If it had been a thousand more than ten thousand spirit stones, Wang Dachui would have turned against him. The ten thousand spirit stones are exactly within the Wang family¡¯s bearing range.¡± Feng Changkong said slowly. After saying this, he gave Yang Chen a deep look. This kid really had both bravery and strategy. No wonder he was able to kill the five bandits of the Horse-thief Gang in Monster Beast Mountain, and, under the pressure of the Third Boss, not leave any evidence behind. The Third Boss could only swallow his teeth in anger. He sighed with a bit of regret. Why hadn¡¯t such a genius appeared in their Feng family? Regardless, turning Yang Chen into someone half-related to the Feng family was something he had to do. Now, he was also glad that he was the first to propose a marriage alliance to the Yang family, otherwise, his Feng Family would lose any advantage. Looking at it now, the Yang family would have to consider their Feng family first anyway. At this moment, Wang Dachui¡¯s face was red and his ears were steaming from anger at Yang Chen¡¯s condition: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re asking too much?¡± ¡°Am I? Fine, there¡¯s a simple way: Eat it. This condition isn¡¯t hard at all.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with any nonsense and spoke straightforwardly: ¡°You won¡¯t have to spend a single spirit stone.¡± There were times when Wang Dachui really wanted Wang Lang to eat it. But if Wang Lang did this, it wouldn¡¯t just be his own face that they¡¯d lose, but the entire Wang family¡¯s as well. Once this got out, where would their family¡¯s face Face was far more important than spirit stones. After weighing the pros and cons, Wang Dachui gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Fine, fine, fine! Ten thousand spirit stones, I¡¯ll accept it. Here are ten thousand spirit stones. Yang Chen, count them!¡± Wang Dachui¡¯s anger could be easily seen from his expression. Yang Chen remained indifferent, accepted the storage bag, briefly checked it, and then said. ¡°Alright. no problem. Elder Wang is very straightforward.¡¯ Hearing the word ¡®elder¡¯, Wang Dachui yelled, ¡°I don¡¯t deserve it!¡± Seeing this scene play out, the Feng family knew it was time to end it and said loudly, ¡°Third Master, can we conclude this matter now?¡± The Third Master revealed a chilling smile, ¡°Of course not!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Third Master, what do you mean by that?¡± Feng Changkong was taken aback. According to reason, this should be the end of it, so what did the Third Master want to do? Third Master squinted his eyes and laughed, ¡°What do I want to do? I want Yang Chen¡¯s life!¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s heart was filled with rage, ¡°Third Master, are you implying that the Twelve Great Tribes are easy to bully? You haven¡¯t found any evidence, what else do you want to do?¡± ¡°Haha, so what if there¡¯s no evidence? Without evidence, I can still kill Yang Chen. The Twelve Great Tribes? Haha, Feng Changkong, you have quite an attitude. Do you represent the Twelve Great Tribes? Today, I want to kill Yang Chen. Who among the Twelve Great Tribes will help my Red-clothed Gang and owe us a favor? If you stop us, you¡¯ll face the consequences.¡± The Third Master¡¯s face was full of coldness, having already torn his face apart. Initially, he hadn¡¯t intended to do this.But according to his informant just now, Yang Chen did indeed kill five of their geniuses from the Horse-thief Gang. That could be forgiven. The key issue was that someone within their gang said that the teleportation array they had worked hard to create was destroyed! Who else could have destroyed the teleportation array? It must be Yang Chen. Their Red-clothed Gang¡¯s plan, which had been in the works for so many years, was broken. No matter what happened today, Third Master must vent his anger and kill Yang Chen on the spot! As he expected, the Twelve Great Tribes¡¯ reputation was indeed astonishing. However, if the Horse-thief Gang wanted to break the alliance, how many Great Tribes would dare to oppose their gang? The heads of the Twelve Great Tribes looked at each other, with no one stepping up to express their intentions. Only Feng Changkong persevered, but seeing that no one from the Twelve Great Tribes spoke up, his momentum instantly weakened. This made Yang Chen squint his eyes, sensing that things were becoming more unfavorable. ¡°Feng Changkong, how do you want it, are you trying to break with our Horse-thief Gang? Hehe, you are not afraid of starting a war between the Red -clothed Gang and the Twelve Great Tribes?¡± the Third Master said slowly. ¡°If a war breaks out, let it break out. Liu Hongchang, when did it become your turn to shit and piss on our Feng family¡¯s head?¡± Just as the Third Master thought he had the upper hand, a sudden roar echoed, followed by a formidable pressure that enveloped not only the Twelve Great Tribes but also made the Third Master¡¯s heart tremble, feeling cold air behind him. That was the absolute suppression of strength! ¡°Who is it!¡± Everyone present was shocked. At the moment of doubt, Feng Changkong said joyfully: ¡°Father!¡± The newcomer was indeed Feng Changkong¡¯s father, Feng Wuyang! At some point, an elder appeared in the air. This elder had his hands behind his back, exuding an imposing presence without being angry. Standing there alone, he gave off an immense pressure. Wasn¡¯t this the Feng family¡¯s long-silent ancestor, Feng Wuyang? ¡°It¡¯s you, Feng Wuyang!¡± Third Master¡¯s pupils shrank: ¡°Weren¡¯t you hit by¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I get hit by your gang leader¡¯s palm and closed up for recovery? Hahaha, sorry, thanks to him, I not only recovered, but my Martial Arts Cultivation has also greatly improved!¡± Feng Wuyang¡¯s words were filled with dominance, forcing the Third Master to break out in a cold sweat with just two sentences. This made Yang Chen extremely delighted. He didn¡¯t expect Feng Wuyang to appear at the critical moment. It seemed that saving Feng Wuyang back then was the right move. Feng Wuyang stood there and sneered: ¡°Liu San, you were quite imposing just now, wanting to start a war with our Twelve Great Tribes? Hahaha, yes, our Feng family can¡¯t represent the Twelve Great Tribes. But let your gang leader issue a war order, and my Feng family will accept it anytime. If you dare to touch Yang Chen, my Feng family will also follow suit. I guarantee this kid, Yang Chen. If you horse thieves want to break the alliance, I, Feng Wuyang, will take it.¡± This shocked the Third Master Liu San. Feng Wuyang was not like the others who could be easily intimidated. He was one of the Three Great Experts of Da Huang. Playing this game with him was useless. ¡°What, speechless now? Weren¡¯t you going to start a war?¡± Feng Wuyang squinted his eyes. ¡°Liu San, playing this game with others might be passable, but it¡¯s useless against me. If you don¡¯t dare to fight, get the hell out of here. If you want to have some fun, I don¡¯t mind giving you a few moves.. Dare or not?¡± Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Chapter 127: The Displeasure of the Eighth Elder 1 Chapter 130: Chapter 127: The Displeasure of the Eighth Elder 1 Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing this, Liu San shuddered all over. He was joking, if he fought against others, with his strength, he would naturally not be afraid of anyone. However, if he encountered Feng Wuyang, he would immediately feel inferior. That was a super master who even their Head of the house highly praised. In the Great Wilderness, when Feng Wuyang stomped his foot, it would shake three times. Feng Wuyang was a truly fierce character, and his words could represent everything. If Feng Changkong made a statement, the Twelve Great Tribes might not dare to say anything. However, once Feng Wuyang made a statement, the attitude of the Twelve Great Tribes would immediately become ambiguous. No one didn¡¯t understand the principle of interdependence. If they dared to start a war with the Feng family, would the Twelve Great Tribes stand by and let the Feng family suffer? Thinking of this, the Third Master completely lost his temper: ¡°Feng Wuyang, I am not your opponent. Since you want to personally protect Yang Chen, today¡¯s matter will be left unresolved. I will pretend not to have seen it. Hehe, but there will be a long road ahead, and we shall see!¡± With this said, the Third Master rode his fine horse and left without any intention of staying. Feng Wuyang sneered at this scene and then said: ¡°Changkong, you don¡¯t need to waste time with these bandits in the future. Regarding matters involving this boy Yang Chen, if the Horse-thief Gang dares to speak up, our Feng family will dare to take it on. I once promised to help Yang Chen, my young friend, but I won¡¯t do it now. However, as for this little guy, Yang Chen, Old Man will make sure he is protected.¡± ¡°Yes, Father.¡± Seeing his father¡¯s attitude so clear, Feng Changkong naturally dared not disobey. Who dared to bully someone protected by Feng Wuyang? Especially Wang Dachui, whose strength was much weaker than Feng Wuyang. Thinking of Feng Wuyang¡¯s words, his heart suddenly went cold. When did Yang Chen join forces with Feng Wuyang? Yang Zhengyi, seeing the subtle relationship between Yang Chen and Feng Wuyang, naturally felt extremely delighted and shamelessly said, ¡°Brother Wuyang, the Yang family will remember your kindness in our hearts.¡± ¡°Hehe, Yang Zhengyi, you don¡¯t have to be polite with me. I am protecting Yang Chen only because of my relationship with this boy, and it has nothing to do with your Yang family. To be honest, this time I have completely repaid my gratitude to you, Yang boy. From now on, we owe each other nothing!¡± Feng Wuyang said casually. ¡°Senior Feng is right.¡± Yang Chen knew that it was not easy for Feng Wuyang to do this, and he expressed his gratitude. Feng Wuyang stroked his beard: ¡®Well, the matter today has come to an end. Everyone, let¡¯s disperse.¡± Hearing Feng Wuyang¡¯s words, naturally no one said anything, and the major tribes said their goodbyes one after another. The Yang family reaped a full harvest this time and received the protection of the Feng family, making them the happiest party, and the atmosphere within the clan was full of joy. However, this happiness did not last long. When they returned to their clan, it was time to distribute the resources. This was an inevitable process. At this moment, the high-level members of the Yang family were gathered together, and Yang Chen was also among them. Only Yang Zhengyi gave a few instructions before disappearing into closed-door cultivation. The matter of resources distribution was entirely handed over to the Clan Leader, Yang Jin He. At this time, Yang Jin He slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, this time, so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were truly beyond my expectations as the Clan Leader. Let¡¯s put it this way, how to distribute these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures will all depend on your decision.¡± It must be said that Yang Jin He¡¯s ability to handle things was still there. With these words alone, he was able to let Yang Chen distribute the resources without feeling as if he was treating the clan unfairly. However, the others didn¡¯t feel the same way. Elder Yang Ba was the first to express dissatisfaction. Seeing Yang Chen being put in charge of distribution, he feared that his share would be reduced, so he hurriedly said, ¡°Clan Leader, letting a young person distribute the resources, doesn¡¯t seem quite appropriate.¡±¡±No harm!¡± Yang Jin He waved his hand. Yang Chen didn¡¯t take Elder Yang Ba seriously and said leisurely, ¡°For the distribution method, let¡¯s stick to what we agreed on with the Clan Leader before. Since we had already agreed with the Clan Leader, there is no reason for me to backtrack now.¡± ¡°Alright, you won the first place in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, so you deserve to get 20% of the resources. However, Yang Chen, the amount of resources you¡¯ve obtained this time completely exceeded my expectations as the Clan Leader. Even if you take 30%, as the number one genius of the Yang family, you deserve these resources,¡± Yang Jin He said with a smile. Actually, his decision was also made on the spot. Yang Zhengyi had once told him that geniuses have their pride, and Yang Chen¡¯s talent might be difficult to be restrained by the Great Wild Hundred Clans in the future, and he might become a limitless achiever in a single leap. Just like Zhang Meiren back then, who also came from a middle-ranking tribe and later had an extraordinary talent, after soaring to the sky, her Zhang Family directly became a Great Tribe just by gaining some benefits, with a full foundation for 300 years. Isn¡¯t the same true for Yang Chen? In the future, when Yang Chen soars to the sky, even if the Yang family gains some benefits, it will be enough. Yang Chen has already given him too much shock, and now he can no longer view Yang Chen as a junior. However, though Yang Jin He has such deep considerations, not everyone in the Yang family necessarily does. Elder Yang Ba was originally afraid that his resources would be reduced, and now hearing Yang Jin He¡¯s words, he was even more like a fox with its tail stepped on and hurriedly said, ¡°Clan Leader, I disagree with this.¡± ¡°Elder Yang Ba, do you have any opinions?¡± Yang Jin He asked in a deep voice. ¡°Yang Chen is just a junior, and he is not the backbone of the Yang family right now. Allocating so many resources to him, I think it¡¯s very unfair. This resource allocation should be given to those who can support the current status of the Yang family,¡± Elder Yang Ba said righteously. ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen originally didn¡¯t intend to accept this 30% allocation because, honestly, he still had a lot of resources in his private collection. He originally planned to use these resources to repay the Yang family, but now listening to Elder Yang Ba¡¯s words, he found it interesting and asked, ¡°So, Elder Yang Ba, what do you think is the appropriate amount of resources to be allocated to me?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, your strength is still very weak now, and you cannot be the backbone of the Yang family yet. In my opinion, you don¡¯t even need these resources. Give them to us Elders. As our strength increases, the Yang family¡¯s strength will also increase,¡± Elder Yang Ba said. Yang Chen really laughed this time: ¡°Interesting, so Elder Yang Ba means, after all my hard work to get first place, and fighting to the death with people in the Monster Beast Mountain, the resources I obtained in the end, I shouldn¡¯t even get 10%?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to be sarcastic. What I¡¯m doing is for the best choice for the family. Although you have extraordinary talent, the Yang family is not under your control yet! If you really want to go out and fight and kill, it still depends on our older generation,¡± Elder Yang Ba looked at Yang Chen¡¯s aggressive tone and said sternly. He didn¡¯t believe it. Before Yang Chen entered Monster Beast Mountain, these Elders of the Yang family looked at his face and used him. But now Yang Chen came out of Monster Beast Mountain, and the resources were placed here, what storms could Yang Chen make? ¡°Do you guys agree with what I said?¡± Elder Yang Ba saw that the time was ripe and wanted to pull a few people with the same opinion as him. However, he quickly realized. In this large conference room, there was no one who agreed with him. Listening to his seemingly righteous words, the family Elders in the room all closed their eyes as if they didn¡¯t hear anything. Even those who had a good relationship with him on weekdays had their mouths tightly closed at this moment.. Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Chapter 128: Battling the Eighth Elder_l Chapter 131: Chapter 128: Battling the Eighth Elder_l Translator: 549690339 This made Elder Yang Ba feel very strange, but now he was riding a tiger and it¡¯s hard to get off, so he could only grit his teeth and say: ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I mean!¡± ¡°Well said, making the best choice for the family. Then I have a question for Eighth Elder. Do you mean that the stronger one¡¯s strength is, the more resources should be allocated to them, and the more one should become the pillar of the Yang family?¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice. ¡°Of course, Yang Chen, your strength is not enough. These resources are more valuable when I use them than when you use them!¡± Elder Yang Ba hugged his shoulders, staring straight at Yang Chen, not hiding the ridicule in his eyes at all. Higher officials can easily oppress others. Being strong is the logic of the whole world. Yang Chen had a long way to go before he could piss on his head. His strength was on display here, at the Refinement Realm Ninth Stage, just one step away from the Refinement Realm Peak and one step away from the Spirit Martial Realm. How dare Yang Chen challenge his authority? Simply put, Yang Chen still lacked strength. Once he used these resources to reach the Refinement Realm Peak and, with some luck, break through to the Spirit Martial Realm, hmph. By then, even Yang Jin He would have to look at his face. But soon, Elder Yang Ba realized that something was wrong. Because when Yang Chen confronted his provocative gaze, he showed no fear at all, which made Elder Yang Ba say coldly: ¡°Yang Chen, winning first place in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle has made you arrogant? Do you really want to challenge the Eighth Master?¡± ¡°If Eighth Master is willing, I don¡¯t mind. Since Elder Yang also said that the stronger one should get more resource allocation, then I¡¯m curious how strong you are!¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly: ¡°You keep saying that I can¡¯t be the pillar of the Yang family, but I¡¯m curious, if you can¡¯t even beat me, then how shameless are you to be the pillar of the Yang family?¡± ¡°Me, lose to you?¡± Elder Yang Ba jumped up and said: ¡°How audacious!¡± Yang Chen stood up without backing down: ¡°Eighth Elder, there¡¯s no need to keep saying ¡®audacious¡¯. These resources are what I got from Monster Beast Mountain, it¡¯s not up to me how they are distributed, and it¡¯s not your turn to interfere, Eighth Elder. If you think I¡¯m not qualified, then let¡¯s fight!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you need to calm down.¡± Elder Yang Er was afraid that Yang Chen would suffer and hurriedly said. He knew Elder Yang Ba¡¯s strength; he was one of the many experts in the Yang family, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be called an Elder. Although Yang Chen was a demon, he hadn¡¯t grown up yet. How could he possibly be a match for Elder Yang Ba? Elder Yang Ba was afraid that Elder Yang Er would spoil his good deed, so he immediately said: ¡°Everyone heard it, Yang Chen took the initiative to challenge me. In that case, I, as an old man, really have to teach you a lesson today, to let you know, what¡¯s called respecting your elders!¡± Out of anger, Yang Chen just laughed but didn¡¯t say anything. This Elder Yang Ba was really shameless, clearly doing despicable things with an ugly appearance, but still putting himself on the side of righteousness, as if everything he did had profound meaning. People like this, whether in his previous life or this life, were extremely detestable to Yang Chen. ¡°That¡¯s right, I said it. Since Elder Yang Ba wants to teach me a lesson, I¡¯m curious how you¡¯re going to do it.¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°Please!¡± With that said, Yang Chen walked directly outside to an open space outside. A scheming smile flashed in Elder Yang Bats eyes. After all, Yang Chen was young and impetuous, and so easily fell for the trap. Yang Chen¡¯s talent was indeed beyond question, but fighting him now was too early. When he loses to him, how could Yang Chen still have the face to fight for these resources? Without Yang Chen, the resources he could get would naturally increase greatly. His original purpose was just that, but Yang Chen was too young, how could he understand his intentions? He had too many ways to deal with Yang Chen, a little kid who wanted to fight with him? At this moment, Eighth Elder Yang Ba walked out calmly, holding a long sword in his hand, confident of winning. With his hands behind his back, he looked very righteous. With an elder-like appearance, it seemed as if there was no intent to bully Yang Chen even while fighting him. ¡°Clan leader, you have to do something about this. Yang Chen will be at a disadvantage if he fights with Eighth Elder.¡± Elder Yang Er grew worried. Yang Jin He stroked his chin: ¡°Actually, I wanted to interfere, but now I¡¯m rather curious about Yang Chen¡¯s strength. I always feel that the geniuses in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle failed to push Yang Chen to his limit. But don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let Yang Chen suffer. Eighth Elder is not reasonable in this matter after all!¡± ¡°As long as that¡¯s the case.¡± Elder Yang Er sighed in relief. As Elder Yang Ba held the long sword, he appeared very composed under the watchful eyes of the many onlookers. At this moment, he said aloud: ¡°Yang Chen, as your elder, I will not take advantage of you in today¡¯s contest. You make the first move.¡± ¡°Is Eighth Elder sure about this?¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Hmph, do you think I, as an elder, will really bully you?¡± Elder Yang Ba said. Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up at the corner. Since someone was willing to put on a show, he really didn¡¯t mind accommodating the other party. With that thought, Yang Chen drew out his silver spear and attacked immediately. ¡°Who do you think will win this contest between Yang Chen and Eighth Elder?¡± ¡°It is rumored that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Body Refinement Realm Seventh Level Peak, but we all know the strength of Eighth Master, who has reached the ninth level of Body Refinement Realm. The gap in Martial Arts Cultivation is too big; it¡¯s very difficult, almost impossible for Yang Chen to win!¡± ¡°The key is that Eighth Elder has a wealth of practical experience and a deep understanding of martial skills. Among the Body Refinement Realm in the Yang family, only Fourth Master can confidently win against Eighth Master, but it¡¯s difficult for others.¡± ¡°Yang Chen is too anxious. There¡¯s no need for him to fight Eighth Elder for a win or loss so soon.¡± The tribal elders were all talking, their opinions about Yang Chen¡¯s contest not very optimistic. However, their expressions soon changed. Because when Yang Chen used his spear technique, it astonished them to the point where they became speechless. As soon as he made his move, Yang Chen¡¯s Mixed Yuan Spear Technique rolled out, with hundreds of spear shadows rushing out, covering every gap in the surroundings. Then these spear shadows went straight for Elder Yang Ba, making him, who had already prepared a countermeasure, panic. ¡°What is this!¡± A thump in Elder Yang Bat s heart. How could he discern hundreds of spear shadows? Yang Chen also showed a smile at this moment. Dealing with Elder Yang Ba, there was no need to use the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. The Phantom Shadows of the spear technique might not work against a Spirit Martial Realm expert, but against a Body Refinement Realm expert, it was an invincible move. At least, these Phantom Shadows were not something that the mere Elder Yang Ba could crack! Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Chapter 129: Perfecting the Medicinal Bath 1 Chapter 132: Chapter 129: Perfecting the Medicinal Bath 1 Translator: 549690339 Eighth Elder didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to use such a terrifying move, these hundreds of phantom shadows making his scalp tingle. He couldn¡¯t even use his own tricks and was already dumbfounded. How could his skills possibly cope with Yang Chen¡¯s technique? They were not on the same level. Even though his Martial Arts cultivation was stronger than Yang Chen¡¯s, he felt completely at a disadvantage in front of this spear technique. ¡°Good, good, good.¡± Yang Jinhe, who was watching on the side, stroked his chin, delighted. Yang Chen¡¯s profound spear technique was so deep that even he couldn¡¯t understand it. However, he could see clearly that Elder Yang Ba was in trouble. He knew Elder Yang Ba¡¯s strength very well. How could he possibly break through these phantom shadows? The other high-level experts in the clan were also wide-eyed. To be honest, although they didn¡¯t echo Elder Yang Ba¡¯s words, they did have a selfish heart about the distribution of resources, didn¡¯t they? Their strength was powerful, so it made sense for them to get more. How old was Yang Chen, and what kind of strength did he have? However, when they saw Yang Chen¡¯s current move, they couldn¡¯t maintain their previous mentality. ¡°What¡­¡± ¡°Eighth Elder is in trouble.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not difficult to see that Eighth Elder is already having a hard time defending himself. With hundreds of gun shadows, real and fake being indistinguishable and reappearing after disappearing. Eighth Elder can¡¯t even get close to Yang Chen, so how can he fight against him? Now he¡¯s completely at the mercy of Yang Chen.¡± ¡°The gap is too big.¡± ¡°How can Yang Chen¡¯s strength be so strong?¡± ¡°With just this spear technique, Eighth Elder can¡¯t even compete.¡± At the moment when many high-level members of the clan were shocked, they just realized. They thought there was a gap between them and Yang Chen, but they didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had already grown up, reaching a level where he was equal to them, if not stronger. Seeing that the time was right, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate or hold back. He swung his spear sideways and directly hit Eighth Elder¡¯s body. With a bang, Eighth Elder spat out blood and was sent flying. Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t show mercy to his opponent. Although he couldn¡¯t kill Eighth Elder, the one spear strike on Eighth Elder¡¯s body would leave the Elder bedridden for several months. Eighth Elder clutched his chest, shrieking in pain, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Yang Chen. Now he finally understood why no one had dared to speak up when he mocked Yang Chen just now. What a joke, with Yang Chen¡¯s strength like this, who would dare to speak for him? Poor him, he didn¡¯t understand what was happening, and kept blindly provoking Yang Chen, which was like pushing himself to death. With Yang Chen¡¯s current strength and his astonishing talent, what did the Eighth Elder count for before him? Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Just now, the Eighth Elder said that the distribution of resources should naturally favor those with greater strength. Now, is the Eighth Elder still satisfied with this outcome?¡± Eighth Elder felt extremely angry but had no words to refute. He felt a surge of blood rushing to his chest, and with a groan, he fainted. Seeing this, Yang Jinhe quickly ordered, ¡°Take Eighth Elder away.¡± Immediately, someone hurriedly carried the Eighth Elder away. Yang Chen then bowed and said, ¡°Clan Leader, I apologize for my rashness just now. I hope the Clan Leader won¡¯t blame me.¡± ¡°Haha, Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to worry. I, as the Clan Leader, can still distinguish between right and wrong. You had no choice but to take action just now. On the contrary, your strength seems to have improved after entering Monster Beast Mountain. This spear technique¡­¡± Yang Jinhe said. Yang Chen scratched his head, ¡°I casually picked a spear technique martial skill from the Yang family and gained some insights, creating this spear technique with hundreds of shadows. During the battle, it seems that the effect is not bad.¡± He had already thought of the explanation. With his current strength, there was hardly anyone who could threaten him in the Yang family, except for Yang Zhengyi. It was even difficult for Yang Jinhe. He had the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and the Life-saving Talisman as his trump cards. He could handle ordinary First or Second Layer of Spirit Martial Realm experts. When Yang Jinhe heard about Yang Chen¡¯s self-created spear technique, he was even more surprised and delighted, saying, ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Chen, you did well. In the future, if you have any questions about cultivation, you can come to me for advice. You can¡¯t fall behind with this promising spear technique. ¡± He didn¡¯t dare to underestimate Yang Chen now. How long had Elder Yang Ba been cultivating? It had been fifty or sixty years. Thirty or forty years ago, Elder Yang Ba was a genius of the Yang family. How long had Yang Chen been cultivating? Now Yang Chen could catch up with the older generation of masters, who could ignore him? ¡°Thank you, Clan Leader, for your guidance. Yang Chen will keep it in mind!¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Well,¡± Yang Jinhe said. After that, no one had any opinions on the distribution of resources. Some people even wanted to please Yang Chen by suggesting that he should get more resources. Yang Chen was not a unreasonable person. Since people were giving him face, he wouldn¡¯t be arrogant. He just took his rightful share and stopped talking about the distribution. This gesture also satisfied and won the respect of the other high-level members of the Yang family, making more and more of them look at Yang Chen with favor. Not everyone wants to see a genius rise. But the rise of a clever, yet not domineering genius is what everyone wants to see. Yang Chen understood these basic principles of being a person. After the distribution of resources was finished, he returned home. He instructed Gu Mingyue a few words and then prepared for the long upcoming retreat. This time, Yang Chen planned to use nearly half of the materials on his body to create the most perfect medicinal bath he could think of to break through to the Refinement Realm Peak! Yes, in this retreat, he would make a breakthrough to the Refinement Realm Peak! Previously, Yang Chen had been wanting to create a medicinal bath, but the ones he had made never met his satisfaction. In theory, the most perfect medicinal bath could directly nourish and strengthen his muscles and bones, raising his Martial Arts Cultivation Level to the Refinement Realm Peak. That was how those major sects did it. To those sects and major powers outside the Yang family, the Spirit Martial Realm was only the beginning of Martial Arts. Everything before that was just child¡¯s play. Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the conditions before, but now it was different. He had obtained a massive amount of resources in Monster Beast Mountain. These resources could completely allow him to raise his Martial Arts Cultivation Level to Refinement Realm Peak in one go. With this idea, Yang Chen wasted no time and began to make the medicinal bath, entering a lengthy closed-door cultivation.. Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Chapter 130: Proposing Marriage at Their Doorstep_l Chapter 133: Chapter 130: Proposing Marriage at Their Doorstep_l Translator: 549690339 He spent a whole ten days in seclusion. During these ten days, he prepared the medicinal bath, soaked in it, and enhanced his martial arts cultivation. For Yang Chen, all these tasks were completed in one go. After ten days, Yang Chen opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, like he was born anew. ¡°Not bad, just like I planned, I reached the Refinement Realm Peak. With this accomplished, my next step is to break through to the Spirit Martial Realm. If I can reach the Spirit Martial Realm, I¡¯ll have the most basic ability to protect myself in the Great Wilderness,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. Before reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, both the Third Master and Wang Dachui posed a threat to him. But after he reached the Spirit Martial Realm, things would be completely different. ¡°Next, it¡¯s time for the Starflame Grass.¡± Yang Chen grinned, ¡°At the time, when I was in Monster Beast Mountain, I specifically brought back some suitable soil for cultivating the Starflame Grass. The soil from Monster Beast Mountain is a treasure in itself, especially when combined with this Wind Flower Dew Water¡­¡± Yang Chen was extremely delighted. As soon as the thought came to him, he started working without any hesitation. In his previous life, he had no lack of experience in cultivating Lingcao and had tried various things apart from martial arts. Cultivating Lingcao was closely related to alchemy, so he was obviously quite experienced. In the blink of an eye, the planting and nurturing process took Yang Chen about three hours. Three hours later, Yang Chen clapped his hands and happily said, ¡°Mission accomplished. In a few days, the Starflame Grass should be successfully cultivated. ¡± Just the thought of possessing Strange Fire made Yang Chen extremely excited. To an alchemist like him, the Strange Fire was as important as weapons for martial artists. As a great alchemist, he could not go out without a Strange Fire; it would be embarrassing. At this moment, after completing these steps, Yang Chen pushed open the door. As he opened the door, he saw Gu Mingyue waiting outside, not daring to enter. ¡°Huh, Ming Yue, why are you waiting here?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled. Gu Mingyue blinked and fidgeted with her clothes, ¡°Young Master, the Clan Leader told me that when you come out, you should go to see him.¡± ¡°Oh, when did that happen?¡± Yang Chen asked, confused. ¡°Just now. I didn¡¯t know how to call for you, Young Master, but you came out,¡± Gu Mingyue said with a smile. Her admiration for Yang Chen increased when she heard others say that he was now the first genius of the Great Wilderness. With such a title, being Yang Chen¡¯s maid naturally filled her with a sense of honor. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Did the Clan Leader say why he was looking for me?¡± ¡°No, the Clan Leader didn¡¯t go into any details, but his expression indicated that it¡¯s not a trivial matter,¡± Gu Mingyue answered straightforwardly. ¡°I understand, I¡¯ll go to him now,¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t delay. While puzzled, Yang Chen soon arrived at the courtyard where Yang Jin He resided. He saw that Yang Jin He was enthusiastically welcoming a middle-aged man who seemed to be about his age. Wasn¡¯t this middle-aged man none other than Zhang Rufeng, the Zhang Family Clan Leader? Yang Chen had seen the Zhang Family Clan Leader several times during the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, so he naturally knew a thing or two about him. Seeing the Zhang Family Clan Leader present, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows and respectfully said, ¡°Greetings Clan Leader, Elder Zhang!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, your arrival is just right. This is the Zhang Family Clan Leader, as you are already well aware. Today, the Zhang Family Clan Leader¡¯s visit to our Yang family concerns a matter related to you,¡± Yang Jin He said with a smile. Yang Chen was taken aback, ¡°What can Elder Zhang possibly want with me?¡± You must know, the Zhang Family was one of the Great Tribes, and their Clan Leaders typically considered themselves too honorable to visit Middle-ranking Tribes like the Yang family. Situations like this were extremely rare. Yang Jin He smiled warmly, ¡°Zhang Clan head, as for Yang Chen¡¯s marriage, after all, I¡¯m not his direct elder and cannot make a decision on his behalf. Whatever proposal you have, feel free to bring it up with Yang Chen himself. I believe Yang Chen won¡¯t disappoint you.¡± ¡°Marriage?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. So, the Zhang Family Clan Leader had come to visit in person to discuss a marriage proposal. His older sister had been away from the Yang family for quite some time, and Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t make decisions regarding this matter, so others could only come to him. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this. Given the incredible talent he had displayed a few days ago, it was expected that the Great Tribes would want to propose marriage and win him over. At this moment, Zhang Rufeng looked deeply into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, ¡°As the saying goes, heroes come from youths. Young friend Yang Chen, with your amazing talent and strength at such a young age, you are truly a blessing to the Great Desolation. However, a man should prioritize building a family and career. Only when a man establishes a family can he truly be considered a man. Yang Chen, I have a perfect match for you. What do you think?¡± Yang Chen was quite embarrassed, ¡°Elder Zhang¡­ ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry. Since I¡¯ve personally come to propose marriage, I won¡¯t disgrace your title of being the number one genius of the Great Wilderness. Our Zhang family¡¯s Zhang Yingeruo has reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer at a young age. With her martial arts talent, she is already considered a hero among women. Most importantly, my Yingruo is not just skilled with weapons; she has also mastered the Four Books and Five Classics for both men and women. If you two get married, Yingruo will surely serve you well and won¡¯t let you down.¡± Zhang Rufeng smiled and said, ¡°Moreover, this girl is well versed in the arts of qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting. When the two of you get married, Yingruo will definitely treat you well and won¡¯t let you down.¡± ¡°Zhang Clan Leader, you should let Yang Chen take a look at Yingruo¡¯s portrait,¡± Yang Jin He suggested. ¡°What a lapse of memory on my part! Little Brother Yang, you¡¯ll have to remind me. Here¡¯s a portrait of Yingruo, Yang Chen, take a look,¡± Zhang Rufeng said. Yang Chen glanced at the girl in the portrait. With her delicate eyebrows and big eyes, she seemed like an ethereal spirit, giving an otherworldly impression. She was indeed a rare beauty. Even the terms ¡®captivating¡¯ and ¡®ravishing¡¯ would not be an exaggeration. Zhang Rufeng didn¡¯t exaggerate; the girl in the portrait looked quiet, but her eyebrows conveyed a heroic spirit. She was obviously a versatile woman who could handle both household chores and social functions. Such a woman would naturally not be bad. Anyone else who was proposed to would have been thrilled. But Yang Chen thought long and hard before sighing, ¡°Elder Zhang, I am currently focused solely on martial arts and haven¡¯t considered starting a family. While Miss Yingruo is indeed beautiful, I¡­¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words of refusal were only half-spoken, but the meaning was already clear. Hearing this, Zhang Rufeng was stunned, and his face became slightly unpleasant.. Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Chapter 131: Zhang Xuelian_l Chapter 134: Chapter 131: Zhang Xuelian_l Translator: 549690339 Anyone who was rejected so bluntly would not be able to maintain their composure, let alone Zhang Rufeng, the head of the family, who enjoyed a high status and noble position within the Great Wilderness. How could he not feel some anger when being rejected by a young man? Yang Jinhe was very good at reading people¡¯s emotions. Seeing the change in Zhang Rufeng¡¯s expression, he immediately said to appease him: ¡°Patriarch Zhang, it¡¯s normal for Yang Chen to hesitate about such a major matter as marriage. I think it¡¯s simply because he hasn¡¯t seen Miss Yingruo. If he really meets her, he might not be able to refuse so easily.¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s words were like a gentle breeze, softening Zhang Rufeng¡¯s expression considerably. Zhang Rufeng waved his hand: ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so polite, Yang Family Patriarch, I understand the reason!¡± At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s refusal was so obvious that Zhang Rufeng naturally wouldn¡¯t continue to embarrass himself. However, he still didn¡¯t give up and said: ¡°That kid Yang Chen has an exceptional talent, I just wanted Yingruo to give it a try. If she can win his favor, it would be her good fortune. If she can¡¯t, it just means her luck isn¡¯t enough.¡± ¡°This¡­ Both Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe were somewhat taken aback by Zhang Rufeng¡¯s change of tone. Yang Jinhe was also confused and could only say politely: ¡°Patriarch Zhang, you are too kind.¡± ¡°Hehe, I don¡¯t deserve such politeness. That kid Yang Chen is indeed the number one genius of the Great Wilderness, truly worthy of his title. Even I couldn¡¯t see through him on the matter of killing Zhang Long and the others.¡± Zhang Rufeng said with a faint smile. Upon hearing this, Yang Jinhe furrowed his brows: ¡°Patriarch Zhang, you mustn¡¯t sneak careleqgly-¡± ¡°Haha, don¡¯t be so nervous, Brother Yang. And Yang Chen, with Feng Wuyang protecting you, that Horse -Thief Gang wouldn¡¯t dare to cause trouble. And once they confirm this matter, even if you admit it, it won¡¯t matter. In fact, Zhang Huaizhong has already told me.¡± Zhang Rufeng laughed. Yang Chen realized that this couldn¡¯t be concealed any longer, so he said sincerely, ¡°To be honest, I did kill Zhang Long and the other bandits. My apologies for concealing this from you, Patriarch, and I hope for your understanding.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s eyes widened, as he hadn¡¯t expected Zhang Long and the others to have been really killed by Yang Chen. Zhang Rufeng smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to hide so deeply. If you can handle the five bandits like Zhang Long, it just proves that your martial talent and strength are far more than what the various clans understand. Yingruo is indeed not good enough for you. However, Yang Chen, it is true that my Zhang family wants to get closer to you. Now, I won¡¯t beat around the bush.¡± ¡°What do you mean, Brother Zhang¡­ ¡± Yang Jinhe was even more confused. These days, many marriage proposals had come, but he had postponed all of them. He had thought that Zhang Rufeng came for a marriage proposal too, but it seemed that his intentions were not so simple. Zhang Rufeng touched his chin, ¡°Actually, I originally wanted Yingruo to marry Yang Chen, so that in the future, Yang Chen would take good care of my Zhang family. Yang Chen, don¡¯t doubt your talent. It¡¯s only a matter of time before you enter the Spirit Martial Realm. As for which layer you can reach, I can¡¯t say for sure, but it¡¯s not demeaning for my Zhang family to win over a high-level martial artist who will become part of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen became thoughtful. Zhang Rufeng continued slowly, ¡°Yang Chen, I understand that you don¡¯t want to accept Yingruo as your wife, but I have other things that may interest you. Brother Yang, you don¡¯t mind me talking about them, do you?¡± Now, if Yang Jinhe still couldn¡¯t understand Zhang Rufeng¡¯s intentions, then he would be an idiot. Zhang Rufeng clearly wanted to cooperate with the Yang family. How could he not be willing to climb up the big tree of the Zhang family? He quickly laughed and said, ¡°Brother Zhang, don¡¯t worry about what I think.¡± Zhang Rufeng nodded and looked at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, have you ever heard of the first genius of the Great Wilderness, Zhang Xuelian, from three hundred years ago?¡± ¡°You mean, Zhang Meiren?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned.lndeed, he had heard of such a peerlessly elegant figure before, as her legend was passed down throughout the Great Wilderness with great reverence. According to the legend, more than three hundred years ago, a truly unparalleled figure emerged in the Great Wilderness. At the age of only fifteen, she entered the Spirit Martial Realm. In her twenties, she swept across the Great Wilderness and became the number one master in the region. Afterward, she led the Zhang Family to become one of the Great Tribes, then left the Great Wilderness, never to be heard from again. This figure was Zhang Xuelian. Zhang Xuelian was given the nickname Zhang Meiren due to her extraordinary beauty. In fact, she was considered the most beautiful woman in the Great Wilderness at that time. Those who saw her were amazed and believed that it would be worth it to die for just a glimpse of her. It was said that just a glance at Zhang Meiren would leave one with no regrets in their life. This showed that Zhang Xuelian¡¯s appearance truly was extraordinary. After all, even if Feng Xuewu and his older sister Yang Caidie were called the Three Great Golden Hairpin, this was just a collective reference to the trio, whereas Zhang Xuelian had outshined all other women of her time. It seemed as if she was a reincarnation of a deity, her journey of growth a series of legendary tales. Lnang Xuelian is indeed our ancestor of the Zhang family. Over three hundred years ago, our family was not much different from the Yang family. Under the leadership of the Old Ancestor, the Zhang Family flourished for a time. It¡¯s a pity that the later generations failed to live up to their expectations, and the Zhang family couldn¡¯t maintain its status as the number one tribe in the Great Wilderness, gradually declining till now. We can only be considered as one of the Twelve Great Tribes.¡± Upon hearing Zhang Rufeng¡¯s candid words, both Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe were extremely surprised. Zhang Rufeng, on the other hand, was very composed and didn¡¯t seem to mind his candor. He spoke brightly, ¡°Speaking of our Old Ancestor, the reason our Zhang family could stand in the Great Wilderness for three hundred years without declining was actually related to the many treasures left by the Old Ancestor.¡± It was extremely difficult to stay in the Great Wilderness for three hundred years without declining. Even the Feng Family and the Murong Family had only risen to power in the past century or so. There were very few great tribes that could persist for three hundred years without declining, which indicated just how powerful Zhang Xuelian was. ¡°Among the many treasures left by the Old Ancestor, there is one that was not left for our Zhang family, but for the entire Great Wilderness,¡± said Zhang Rufeng. ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe suddenly looked shocked. Zhang Rufeng, seeing their surprise, said proudly, ¡°Let me explain. This is not a secret at all. When our Old Ancestor left the Great Wilderness, she instructed our Zhang family members and left a portrait behind. She once said that only a peerless genius could trigger her Divine Soul by looking at the portrait!¡± ¡°Divine Soul? A portrait contains the soul of Elder Zhang Xuelian?¡± Yang Chen asked, frowning. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right, our Zhang family really wants to know how the Old Ancestor is doing now, but unfortunately, the portrait can only be activated by a peerless genius. In the Great Wilderness, there has never been such a genius. Every generation of our Zhang family would invite the number one genius of the Great Wilderness to view this portrait. However, none have succeeded, and the power of the Old Ancestor¡¯s soul has never appeared,¡± Zhang Rufeng said with a bitter smile. Yang Chen could roughly understand Zhang Rufeng¡¯s meaning now. It was unknown what kind of prohibition Zhang Xuelian had set up in the portrait back then, but only a top genius could stand in front of the portrait and trigger the soul inside, thereby summoning the appearance of Zhang Xuelian¡¯s soul. How could the Zhang family not want to meet Zhang Xuelian, the invincible Old Ancestor, once more, in hopes of receiving her help? The Zhang family had visited the Yang family to have Yang Chen attempt this very task. ¡°Now that I¡¯ve said this, my young friend Yang Chen, you should understand my intentions,¡± said Zhang Rufeng. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°I can understand some of Elder Zhang¡¯s intentions.¡± ¡°Are you interested in this?¡± Zhang Rufeng asked curiously, ¡°If you can really trigger the Divine Soul Power of the Old Ancestor¡¯s portrait, our Zhang family will be extremely grateful.. However, there is one prerequisite!¡± Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Chapter 132: Destined Marriage 1 Chapter 135: Chapter 132: Destined Marriage 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Senior, please speak.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully. Zhang Rufeng said loudly: ¡°It¡¯s very simple. If you can activate the portrait, you will surely get the treasure left by our ancestor. If you obtain this treasure, on the day of my Zhang family¡¯s difficulties or your rise to power, you must help my Zhang family. What I ask for is not much, just your promise!¡± Yang Chen fell into deep thought. To be honest, he was very interested in Zhang Xuelian. At that time, the first genius of the Great Wilderness was invincible at the age of over twenty, given the conditions in the Great Wilderness. Such talent is unparalleled. Even after cultivating countless geniuses, he had never seen one like Zhang Xuelian. Even Hua Wanru, who regarded herself as the phoenix among women, might not truly be stronger than Zhang Xuelian. How could he not be interested in the treasure hidden in the portrait left behind by such an extraordinary woman? And now, all he needs to give is a promise and help in the future. Thinking of this, Yang Chen hesitated and said: ¡°Elder Zhang, I agree to this deal. If you trust me.¡± ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you can reject Yingruo and concentrate on pursuing the Martial Arts, which shows that your heart is as firm as a rock and you value your promises very much. I have no other demands for this. If you are willing, come with me to Zhang family now?¡± Zhang Rufeng couldn¡¯t wait and wanted to set off immediately. Yang Jinhe, on the other hand, was afraid that Yang Chen would encounter any difficulties, so he repeatedly said, ¡°I¡¯ll go with Yang Chen.¡± ¡°All right, let¡¯s go together.¡± Zhang Rufeng understood Yang Jinhe¡¯s thoughts and said with a faint smile. Before long, the three of them arrived at the Zhang family together. At a glance, the orderly group of young people in the Zhang family could be seen practicing martial arts in the practice field, which seemed quite impressive. When these youths noticed that Zhang Rufeng brought the two of them back, they quickly expressed surprise and excitement. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°The first genius of the Great Wilderness, Yang Chen!¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually Yang Chen!¡± Many of these young people have not yet come of age, but they have heard about Yang Chen from their older brothers and sisters in the clan, and have shown admiration and worship for the strong one. Some young girls from the Zhang family were even more stealthily casting their admiring eyes at Yang Chen, extremely nervous. ¡°Yingruo, look, it¡¯s Yang Chen. I heard from the Clan Leader that he went to the Yang family to discuss your marriage with Yang Chen. Now that Yang Chen has come to our Zhang family, has the matter been settled?¡± Among the crowd stood a young girl about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a red long skirt, adorned with some flowers. She had long waterfall-like hair and bright eyes like flourishing stars. Standing there with her flushed face, it was none other than Zhang Yingruo of the Zhang family. Upon hearing the other girl¡¯s words, Zhang Yingruo¡¯s heartbeat accelerated even more. Girls love heroes. Yang Chen, as the first genius of the Great Wilderness, naturally caught her attention. How could she not have some admiration in her heart? Thinking that she would marry the supreme powerhouse of the Great Wilderness in the future, she felt her life was full of color. Unfortunately, she soon became disheartened, because their Clan Leader did not take Yang Chen to meet her parents, but directly went to the forbidden area of the Zhang family. ¡°Yingruo, why didn¡¯t the Clan Leader take Yang Chen to meet your parents?¡± ¡°Yeah, shouldn¡¯t he take Yang Chen to meet your parents?¡± Zhang Yingruo said with disappointment: ¡°Most likely, Yang Chen rejected it¡­¡± As for Zhang Yingruo¡¯s little episode here, Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention. He followed Zhang Rufeng and went straight to the forbidden area of the Zhang family, where the portrait was located. Along the way, many of Yang Chen¡¯s admirers appeared, discussing incessantly, much to the chagrin of Yang Chen. Originally, he just wanted to prevent people from looking at him with colored glasses, but who would have thought that the effect would be so unexpected. ¡°The place where the portrait is located is right ahead.¡± Zhang Rufeng walked ahead with his hands behind his back, leading the way. Yang Jinhe then said, ¡°Please!¡± The three of them entered the ancient but newly-cleaned courtyard ahead and opened the door to enter the room.¡±There¡¯s nothing else here, just this portrait!¡± Zhang Rufeng pointed out. Yang Chen also saw the portrait hanging in the middle of the room, in which there was a woman with long hair, skin like snow, and eyes clear as autumn water. Wearing a white dress, she was extraordinarily beautiful, unspeakably elegant, and seemed like a celestial being. Upon seeing this woman, only one phrase came to Yang Chen¡¯s mind: Quiet and ethereal, she is like a fairy descending upon the mortal realm. It seemed as if the woman could step out of the painting at any moment, yet at the same time, she would forever remain within it. In Yang Chen¡¯s life, he had seen countless beauties, but none like Zhang Xuelian! Zhang Xuelian, Zhang Xuelian. Her name matched her demeanor: a cold lotus amidst snowflakes. Her aloof expression revealed nothing of her inner thoughts. This was merely a painting, so what would the real person be like? Suppressing the shock in his heart, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Zhang Meiren, truly deserving of her title as a beauty.¡± ¡°Hehe, Young Friend Yang Chen, you should carefully observe this painting now. You have one hour, and during this time, I will wait outside with Little Brother Yang. I hope you can communicate with the ancestral spirit within the painting.¡± Zhang Rufeng¡¯s words were full of anticipation and longing. Immediately afterward, he and Yang Jin He retreated, leaving Yang Chen alone in the room. This made Yang Chen focus even more intently on the portrait in front of him, lost in thought. He didn¡¯t know what Zhang Xuelian was thinking, but from Zhang Rufeng¡¯s description, communicating with Zhang Xuelian¡¯s soul required high Martial Arts Cultivation and natural talent. ¡°It seems that there is a prohibition secret technique in Zhang Xuelian¡¯s portrait, and the communicator must enter the painting with their soul. This prohibition secret technique will automatically evaluate the communicator¡¯s soul and determine their natural talent, age, Martial Arts strength, and so on to judge if they meet Zhang Xuelian¡¯s satisfaction¡­¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile, ¡°It seems there¡¯s no shortcut. I can only see if I can meet the satisfaction of the beauty in the painting.¡± With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to control his tiny soul and enter the painting. In an instant, he felt a mysterious force enveloping him. The voice of a woman, gentle yet cold, entered Yang Chen¡¯s mind: You who come later, do not resist!¡± Soon after, Yang Chen seemed to fall into sleep, his state extremely subtle. Only after the time it took for a cup of tea to pass did a sudden rumble sound. A burst of light shot out from the painting. Immediately afterward, Yang Chen abruptly woke up to see a woman in white standing gracefully in the air. She was a soul-shadow but still inherited her master¡¯s stunning beauty, making Yang Chen pause slightly on the spot. He knew that this person was the first genius of the Great Wilderness at that time, Zhang Xuelian. He succeeded, meeting Zhang Xuelian¡¯s prohibition requirements and summoning her soul. At this time, the woman gently turned her head, her beautiful eyes falling on Yang Chen, and then she slowly said, ¡°After three hundred years, a genius who can meet my satisfaction finally appeared in the Great Wilderness. To reach the Refinement Realm Peak at the age of fourteen, you are truly outstanding!¡± ¡°Are you Zhang Xuelian, Elder Zhang?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°It is me.¡± Zhang Xuelian spoke as if she was detached from the mortal world: ¡°To be precise, I am just a soul, but I, from afar, will tell you the reason and significance of me leaving this portrait!¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen became even more curious: ¡®What is the meaning of doing this? To help the Zhang family?¡± Zhang Xuelian said coldly: ¡°You only guessed half of it, and, moreover, this is not the most important part.¡± ¡°Then what¡¯s the most important thing?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows. ¡°My marriage destiny!¡± Zhang Xuelian gazed into the distance and exhaled softly.. Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Chapter 133: Future Husband?_l Chapter 136: Chapter 133: Future Husband?_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was stunned: ¡°Your marriage? You¡¯re not married yet?¡± He wasn¡¯t surprised by this. In the Martial World, three hundred years was not a long time. After reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, one could have a lifespan of two hundred years. And after reaching the Origin Martial Realm, one could live an astonishing five hundred years. In this continent, some unparalleled powerful ones could even live for a thousand years. Not getting married and having children for more than three hundred years was not common in the Martial World, but it was not unheard of either. Zhang Xuelian, hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, replied with a hint of chill: ¡°Is it so strange?¡± Yang Chen could not help but smile: ¡°Just curious.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t find¡­¡± Zhang Xuelian sighed and said, ¡°A woman¡¯s world is inseparable from marriage. I thought I would escape from it, but I found that I am no exception. Who can change what is destined? It¡¯s just that there¡¯s no one who has caught my eye among the four directions.¡± ¡°I used to think it was just because I was in the Great Wilderness, but later I realized that even the geniuses in the outside world were no better. They are all pretentious and hypocritical.¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°Your requirements are too high, but you do have the qualifications for that.¡± ¡°Yes, I am qualified.¡± Zhang Xuelian said unhurriedly: ¡°I once divined my own marriage, and it cannot be separated from the starting point. It means that my future husband will still be someone from the Great Wilderness. Therefore, I left a portrait like this in the Great Wilderness!¡± Yang Chen finally understood: ¡°You want to choose someone who can satisfy you through a portrait?¡± ¡°To satisfy me is not easy.¡± Zhang Xuelian slowly said: ¡°Even if you are the first man who meets my most basic requirements. Marriage is hard to untangle. I have waited for three hundred years without a result, so I don¡¯t mind waiting another three hundred years. I will wait for you from afar; if you are a dragon among men, you will meet me in the future. If you can¡¯t even leave the Great Wilderness, our marriage will naturally have no result.¡± ¡°Wait.¡± Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°I understand your meaning, Zhang Xuelian. For me, leaving the Great Wilderness is not difficult. I can leave the Great Wilderness any time, and it¡¯s just my first step. However, why should I look for you? Indeed, you are very beautiful, but why do you think I will definitely look for you? Just because of your charm?¡± Zhang Xuelian raised her eyebrows and showed an interesting expression: ¡°You mean, this is not enough?¡± ¡°Not enough!¡± Yang Chen said directly. In the past, he might not have been so indifferent and calm in the face of beauty. But ever since he was betrayed by Hua Wanru, he became much more rational when facing many things, especially when facing beautiful women! This time, Zhang Xuelian laughed. Seeing her smile, it seemed like she was very stingy with her smile because it was too beautiful, almost suffocating. ¡°I suddenly found that I¡¯m a little interested in you. What¡¯s your name?¡± Zhang Xuelian asked softly. ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Yang Chen¡­ I will remember.¡± Zhang Xuelian said: ¡°If you want a reason, I will give you one. Now call the descendants of the Zhang Family in, I have something to say to them and you!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Yang Chen heard this and called Zhang Rufeng in. As soon as Zhang Rufeng entered, seeing the legendary Zhang Xuelian, he immediately fell to his knees with tears streaming down his face: ¡°Descendant Zhang Rufeng, pays respects to the old ancestor!¡± This scene made Yang Chen feel a little awkward, it was strange to see a man with a long beard calling a beautiful young girl his old ancestor. Fortunately, he had seen a lot of strange things, and was used to it. Zhang Xuelian appeared to be very calm: ¡°Can you represent the Zhang Family?¡± ¡°Descendant Zhang Rufeng, the current Clan Leader of the Zhang family.¡± Zhang Rufeng said repeatedly. ¡°Ancestor, are you well where you are now?¡± ¡°I am in a very distant place!¡± Zhang Xuelian said calmly: ¡°No need to say more, I understand your thoughts. I don¡¯t want to know about the current state of the Zhang family and I¡¯m not interested either. I¡¯ve helped them enough in the past. As for the future of the Zhang family, destiny will have its arrangements, and I won¡¯t interfere. Of course, since I¡¯ve left this portrait, I won¡¯t be indifferent to the Zhang family!¡± ¡°Thank you, ancestor!¡± Zhang Rufeng was relieved by her latter words. Zhang Xuelian¡¯s tone remained cold: ¡°Listen carefully to my next words. There are three storage bags in this portrait. The first storage bag from the left is for you as a treasure for your descendants. These treasures can make the Zhang family flourish for another three hundred years!¡± Upon hearing this, Zhang Rufeng was overjoyed. It turned out that their ancestor had long known that something like today would happen. Zhang Xuelian seemed to have everything under her control: ¡°The second storage bag is for the most talented person in the Zhang family. In the future, this person may be able to ensure the survival of the Zhang family amidst the turmoil in the Great Wilderness. With the help of the first storage bag, how long the Zhang family can flourish depends on your destiny!¡± ¡°Clan Leader, this third storage bag¡­¡± Zhang Rufeng couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°The third storage bag is for the young Yang Chen.¡± Zhang Xuelian said sternly: ¡°Yang Chen, did you hear that?¡± Zhang Xuelian said slowly: ¡°In this third storage bag, there is a treasure that I painstakingly crafted. For the creation of this treasure, I even used Divine Soul Power to shape it many times. There are three prohibitions. For every prohibition unlocked, you will get a surprise. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t disappoint you. I won¡¯t be stingy with someone who might become my future husband.¡± Upon hearing the word ¡°husband,¡± Zhang Rufeng¡¯s body stiffened: ¡°Ancestor, you¡­¡± A young lad and his ancestor, having an affair? ¡°Do you have to interfere with your ancestor¡¯s affairs?¡± Zhang Xuelian said expressionlessly. ¡°Dare not, dare not!¡± Zhang Rufeng immediately wilted. Zhang Xuelian closed her eyes: ¡°Alright, such a long distance, Divine Soul Power can¡¯t last too long, this divine soul body is about to dissipate. Zhang Rufeng, don¡¯t make things difficult for this young man because of the third storage bag; do you remember?¡± ¡°Ancestor¡¯s words, Rufeng will keep in mind.¡± Zhang Rufeng hurriedly replied. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Zhang Xuelian closed her eyes, and then the Divine Soul Power gradually dissipated. Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I shall add more updates tomorrow.. Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 134: Refining Elixirs_l Chapter 137: Chapter 134: Refining Elixirs_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen and Zhang Rufeng looked at the dissipating Divine Soul Power in silence, their eyes converging on Zhang Xuelian¡¯s portrait. As Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Divine Soul Power dissipated, the portrait suddenly cracked, and then three storage bags floating in the air seemed to be controlled, flying towards Yang Chen and Zhang Rufeng. It was clear that this was manipulated by the remains of Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Divine Soul. Zhang Rufeng received the storage bag and glanced at it briefly with delight in his heart. Then, he turned to Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, thank you so much this time. My Zhang family has been blessed because of your magical power. Here are ten thousand Spirit Stones as a small token of my gratitude.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was slightly stunned. He had to admit, Zhang Rufeng¡¯s words really surprised him. Ten Thousand Spirit Stones¡­ This was not a small amount. He didn¡¯t believe that Zhang Rufeng handed over so many Spirit Stones just to repay him. It was more likely that Zhang Rufeng was trying to befriend him even more. With this thought, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Elder Zhang, you¡¯re too polite.¡± ¡°No, not at all. This is what you deserve, Yang Chen, my friend. Without you, as the Patriarch of the Zhang Clan, I would probably find it difficult to even see our ancestor¡¯s face.¡± Zhang Rufeng smiled bitterly and then said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, please!¡± Yang Chen nodded, accepting the Spirit Stones, which meant he accepted Zhang Rufeng¡¯s goodwill. Yang Jin He was also waiting outside. Upon seeing Zhang Rufeng¡¯s smiling face, he felt relieved and bowed to Zhang Rufeng. ¡°Patriarch Yang, you have cultivated such a great genius!¡± Zhang Rufeng laughed heartily, ¡°Now that the matter is resolved, would the two of you be interested in having a drink together?¡± Yang Jin He smiled and, with his wisdom, guessed that Yang Chen had met Zhang Rufeng¡¯s satisfaction. He said, ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary. It¡¯s getting late. Brother Zhang, let¡¯s catch up another day!¡± ¡°Alright then, Ma Hong, come with me to see our guests off.¡± Zhang Rufeng waved his hand, and an old servant hurried over. The two accompanied Yang Chen and Yang Jin He out of the Zhang¡¯s house and watched their retreating figures in silence. ¡°Clan Leader, Yang Chen got the treasure left by our ancestor. Are we really not going to do anything about it?¡± The old servant asked curiously. Zhang Rufeng sighed, ¡°Our old ancestor specifically instructed us not to. Of course, our ancestor is far away and may not have any say in this matter. However, after much deliberation, I think that if we really took action against Yang Chen, the benefits might not outweigh the drawbacks.¡± ¡°How so?¡± The old servant asked, puzzled. ¡°That treasure was intentionally left for Yang Chen by our old ancestor. We might not get any miraculous effects even if we obtain it. Besides, Yang Chen has an unlimited future¡­¡± Zhang Rufeng looked at the retreating figure of Yang Chen and muttered, ¡®You know, in the past 300 years, our Zhang family has invited many geniuses. But not one has been able to trigger the Divine Soul Power left by our ancestor in the portrait.¡± ¡°Yang Chen is still so young, yet he was able to trigger the Divine Soul Power left by our ancestor. His strength must be far beyond what we can imagine.¡± Thus, Yang Chen returned to his clan, chatted with Yang Jin He for a while, and went back to his room to check the results of the day. Of course, what Yang Chen was most interested in was the treasure given to him by Zhang Xuelian. He held the treasure in his hand, an unremarkable-looking box. Curious, Yang Chen looked at the box, and while his Divine Soul Power was not strong, he could see the Restriction Power of the box¡¯s surface. However, the prohibition was unfathomable, and with his current Divine Soul Power, he couldn¡¯t see anything deeper. Thinking of this, Yang Chen said, ¡°Rainbow, come out for a moment.¡± ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± The mermaid girl, Rainbow, heard Yang Chen¡¯s call and jumped out of the Mustard Seed Space in the Eight Extremities Flowing River. She was smiling happily and brightly. ¡°Young Master Yang seems to need my help!¡± Yang Chen saw the mermaid girl¡¯s exuberant look and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Help me see what¡¯s up with this box.¡± ¡°Huh? A box?¡± The mermaid girl opened her beautiful eyes wide, looked at the box, and then rubbed her chin, ¡°Young Master Yang, this box is strange. According to my observation, there are three layers of prohibition. All of the prohibitions are one-way and require brute force to break.¡± ¡°Three layers of prohibition? That¡¯s right, ¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°What do you mean by using brute force? Can I break them with my current strength?¡± The mermaid girl pouted, ¡°I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s a bit difficult. To break the first layer alone, you need to be at least in the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°Is it that hard?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows, but soon relaxed, exhaling, ¡°Well, there¡¯s nothing I can do about it. By the way, Rainbow, can you let Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two out?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± As soon as Rainbow thought of the two silly bears, she became annoyed, but reluctantly called the two out. When the two Black Mountain Black Bears emerged from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, they scratched their heads in confusion, ¡°Where are we? Boss, where did we end up?¡± Bear Elder One was also confused as he looked around, not knowing what had happened. Yang Chen laughed, ¡°I asked Rainbow to summon you from the Mustard Seed space. Bear Elder one and Bear Elder ¡®ITO, today I summoned you to tultlll my promise of helping you improve your strength.¡± ¡°Improve our strength? Boss, is what you said true?¡± Bear Elder One was overjoyed. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. He then took out the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace. ¡°Next, I will refine two elixirs that can significantly help demonic beasts improve their strength.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to refine pills?¡± Rainbow asked with wide eyes. ¡°What do you think?¡± Yang Chen said slowly. ¡°Can you even refine pills?¡± Rainbow looked incredulous, ¡°You¡¯re so young and your Martial Arts Cultivation is already so amazing, and you can still refine pills?¡± ¡°I can do a lot more,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile at the corner of his mouth. Rainbow pouted, feeling that Yang Chen¡¯s words were too incredible, and carefully watched his pill refining process. Yang Chen had acquired many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures during this period. Before, he couldn¡¯t refine an elixir that benefited demonic beasts, not because his skill was not enough, but because the material requirements were too demanding. Ordinary materials were hard to find to support the refining of elixirs for demonic beasts. However, since he had acquired so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the past, he could brew a batch of elixirs beneficial to demonic beasts. He would not forget his promise to help Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two improve their strength. Otherwise, it would take a long time for these two bears to upgrade their strength with their current intelligence.. Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 135: Yang Caidie Reappears_l Chapter 138: Chapter 135: Yang Caidie Reappears_l Translator: 549690339 Demonic beasts are after all different from humans. For demonic beasts, their spiritual intelligence is limited, and they don¡¯t possess any special cultivation techniques. The enhancement of their strength simply depends on their innate longevity. With such a long lifespan, no one could guarantee that nothing unexpected would happen. Therefore, many demonic beasts choose to cooperate with humans. Yang Chen is confident that with his help, he can improve the strength of the two silly bears in a short period of time. With this in mind, Yang Chen concentrated fully on alchemy, placing the materials, igniting the fire, and one by one, entering the intricate steps and processes of alchemy. This alchemy process took a full half an hour. Yang Chen¡¯s incredible alchemy technique left the Mermaid girl Rainbow staring in amazement. As the clan leader of the Mermaid Tribe, her inherited memories are among the best in her tribe. The Mermaid Tribe has rich experiences in various fields, including alchemy. Rainbow believes that when it comes to alchemy, she can definitely hold a conversation. She originally thought that she might be able to give Yang Chen some advice on alchemy. However, now she realized that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy techniques were beyond her comprehension, and the young man¡¯s alchemy skill completely surpassed her. Mermaid Rainbow looked at Yang Chen deeply. Although she appeared carefree and like an innocent girl on the surface, the Mermaid Tribe was known for their intelligence and wisdom. So how could she not have her own thoughts? Previously, she only regarded Yang Chen as her safe harbor, and had never considered him as her true partner. But at this moment, there was suddenly a slight change in her thoughts. ¡°Success!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed. A pill fragrance filled the air¡­ Yang Chen hustled, the elixir in the pill furnace was instantly poured into his palm. Looking at the two smooth and round elixirs, Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction. ¡°This is¡­Tongming Pill, a perfect fourth -grade pill! It can enhance the growth of young demonic beasts, depending on the refinement they receive from the elixir. According to my inherited memories, this is an elixir that many demonic beasts dream of obtaining! It¡¯s fourth-grade perfect, how did you manage to concoct this?¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow widened her eyes, hardly able to believe her own eyes. Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to have such good insight, recognizing that this is a fourth-grade pill.¡± Indeed, this was a fourth-grade pill, a perfect one at that. It was a piece of cake for Yang Chen to concoct a mere fourth-grade pill. You must know that at that time, his alchemy level had reached a point where it was difficult to measure with grades from one to nine. A fourth-grade pill was as simple for him as picking up a casual object. On the contrary, the inherited memories of the Mermaid Tribe were indeed amazing. She was able to recognize the Tongming Pill, which was popular only in flourishing lands while she was in the Great Wasteland. ¡°Of course I can recognize it. Our Mermaid Tribe¡¯s inherited memories cover everything, there¡¯s nothing we don¡¯t know. It¡¯s just that you¡¯re still so young, yet you can already concoct such an elixir, and so effortlessly. Without a Strange Fire or a precious pill furnace, you managed to make two!¡± Rainbow was astonished. What does this represent? It signifies that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is far beyond that of a simple fourth-grade alchemist, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to casually concoct two perfect fourth-grade pills. ¡°I am a genius, ¡± Yang Chen said with a casual smile. ¡°Genius?¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow had a vague idea about the word genius. All she knew was that human geniuses could do many incredible things. Upon thinking of this, Rainbow sighed, ¡°You two silly bears, you¡¯re really lucky this time, being able to take such a precious elixir as the Tongming Pill.¡± ¡°Now, Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, take one each, and after consuming it, your strength should immediately increase by one level. You two will be my precious helpers in the future,¡± said Yang Chen. ¡°By eating this little thing, will it really provide such a big enhancement in our strength?¡± Bear Elder One asked doubtfully. ¡°What¡¯s the point of talking so much nonsense? If you two don¡¯t want it, I¡¯ll eat it!¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow said indignantly. Having such treasure at hand, these two silly bears were still talking so much nonsense. When Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two saw someone wanting their stuff, they hurriedly stuffed the Tongming Pills into their mouths and swallowed them down with a gulp. Following that, the fur of Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two began to change gradually. The fur of both creatures had grown much longer than before. ¡°Eh, Eldest Brother, I feel like my body is full of strength!¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Bear Elder One felt incredibly comfortable all over. It was simply an amazing feeling. Yang Chen was not surprised at all, watching the changes in Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two and making calculations in his heart. Based on his estimates, the Tongming Pill should be able to enhance the strength of these two Black Mountain Black Bears by at least a level equivalent to that of a human Refinement Realm Peak. Combined with the gifted characteristics of the Black Mountain Black Bears, their combined strength would be able to rival ordinary Spirit Martial Realm experts. By this time, the changes in the two Black Mountain Black Bear had finally come to fruition. Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two let out a satisfied burp, and then looked at their own claws, ¡°I feel like my strength has increased a lot.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Yang Chen smiled upon seeing this, but soon, he seemed to have discovered something, and hurriedly said, ¡°Quick, enter the mustard seed space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River, someone is coming.¡± ¡°Hide quickly.¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two didn¡¯t understand the situation, but Mermaid girl Rainbow, who knew her identity was hidden, also noticed someone approaching and led the two Black Mountain Black Bears into the jade pendant formed by Yang Chen¡¯s mustard seed space. In the blink of an eye, all traces were gone. Yang Chen asked, ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me, Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Older Sister?¡± Yang Chen was pleasantly surprised, not expecting it to be his older sister. Yang Caidie had been missing for quite some time. If not for Yang Chen knowing that her strength was so strong that ordinary people couldn¡¯t do anything to her, he would have been really worried if something had happened to his older sister. Now, hearing that Yang Caidie had arrived, he was naturally overjoyed and opened the door. It was now late at night, with a sky full of stars and the Yang family¡¯s courtyard was extremely quiet. The silence in the courtyard was even a bit frightening. At this moment, Yang Caidie was standing in front of Yang Chen, her eyebrows filled with hints of worry. It was obvious that she had something on her mind. Yang Caidie was born without much intelligence and had a fierce personality. How could Yang Chen not see that she had something on her mind? He asked, ¡°Older sister, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Yang Caidie took a breath and said, ¡°Come with me, I have something to tell you..¡± Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 136: Ziyang Sect_l Chapter 139: Chapter 136: Ziyang Sect_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen, full of doubts, came to a secluded area of the courtyard with Yang Caidie. Yang Chen naturally had no guard against Yang Caidie, but soon he saw two people who had appeared out of nowhere in his own courtyard. One man and one woman. The woman was middle-aged with a beautiful appearance, while the man looked fifteen or sixteen years old, with a handsome face but an intimidating demeanor and a cold glare. When Yang Chen saw these two people, he was slightly taken aback. It would be fine if it was just the handsome young man, but the woman had a strong oppressive aura that Yang Chen had never felt before. ¡°Origin Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen suddenly gasped in shock. With his insight, it was not difficult for him to see the strength of this woman, who had unexpectedly reached the Origin Martial Realm, a level stronger than Feng Wuyang. This filled him with doubt, but then Yang Caidie called out obediently when she saw the beautiful woman: ¡°Master.¡± ¡°Is this your younger brother?¡± The beautiful woman looked at Yang Chen indifferently: ¡°Caidie, your brother¡¯s talent is far inferior to yours.¡± Hearing this, Yang Caidie desperately pleaded: ¡°Master, you can take me with you, but I also want you to take my brother with us to the Ziyang Sect. I know his talent. Moreover, he didn¡¯t cultivate for a long time¡­¡± ¡°Alright, based on his physique, he hasn¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm yet at the age of fourteen. How much talent can he have? Yang Caidie, although he is your brother, martial arts cultivation requires one to cut off family ties. Do not let your Heaven-bestowed Divine Body Talent be wasted because he is your brother!¡± The woman said. ¡°Divine Body?¡± Yang Chen squinted slightly. He was somewhat surprised that his sister actually had a divine body talent. In this world, there are many different types of talent, and the ultimate manifestation of talent is the Divine Body! There are many types of Divine Bodies, such as Giant Strength Divine Body. Such Divine Body owners possess innate immense strength, even ten or a hundred times stronger than ordinary people. And this Giant Strength Divine Body is just the lowest-level Divine Body, and there are even higher levels. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what kind of Divine Body Talent his sister had, but being marked as a Divine Body and being favored by the sect was not surprising. ¡°But¡­¡± Yang Caidie looked anxiously at her master, who had just rejected Yang Chen. ¡°Well, there¡¯s no need to worry, Yang Caidie. Ziyang Sect is not up to you. It¡¯s not like anyone who wants to join can join. Our Ziyang Sect doesn¡¯t look highly upon garbage like this.¡± The handsome young man beside the woman sneered. Yang Caidie became angry when she heard this: ¡°Who are you calling garbage?¡± The handsome young man sneered: ¡°What if I say your brother is garbage? Isn¡¯t it true? At the age of fourteen and still not entering the Spirit Martial Realm, such a talent, there are plenty in the Ziyang Sect Outer Sect. Even in the Outer Sect, a group with this talent can be easily found.¡± ¡°Shut up, Zhao Xuanwu, do you know what I hate the most in my life?!¡± Yang Caidie¡¯s face turned red with anger. What she hated the most was anyone insulting her brother, especially in front of her. No matter who it was, even her own master, she wouldn¡¯t allow them to do so. And this young man¡¯s words undoubtedly provoked her. At this moment, her momentum instantly strengthened, and her True Qi moved, showing the level of the Spirit Martial Realm. ¡°Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Yang Chen was slightly surprised once again. At the same time, the handsome young man showed no signs of admitting defeat, giving his body a shake, True Qi instantly flowing within him, revealing his Spirit Martial Realm strength level as well. ¡°Both at the first level of Spirit Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen hesitated. He wasn¡¯t surprised by the handsome young man¡¯s strength, but his sister actually reached the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. At only eighteen years old, she could completely be considered as the number one person after Zhang Xuelian. Upon thinking of this, Yang Chen knew it was time for him to speak. He said coldly, ¡°Your name is Zhao Xuanwu, right?¡± ¡°So what, do you have any objections?¡± The handsome young man looked at Yang Chen disdainfully. He already had a problem with Yang Caidie, because his master originally only naa mm as a Gisclp?, ana ne was naturally pamperea. However, later ms master discovered Yang Caidie¡¯s amazing talent during a trip to the Great Wilderness and immediately took her on as a disciple. Since then, he clearly felt that his master¡¯s pampering of him had decreased significantly. How could he not be angry and had long been looking for a chance to embarrass Yang Caidie? Now that he saw Yang Caidie¡¯s brother was such a piece of garbage, he didn¡¯t mind adding insult to injury! What he didn¡¯t expect, however, was that this young kid would stand up before Yang Caidie could do anything. Yang Chen rubbed his brows: ¡°Did you just call me garbage?¡± ¡°Yeah, was I wrong?¡± Zhao Xuanwu said slowly, sneering, not caring about Yang Chen¡¯s attitude. ¡°Your trashy mouth is none of my concern. What you say has nothing to do with me.¡± Yang Chen smiled indifferently. This made Zhao Xuanwu furious. A mere Body Refining Realm kid dared to provoke him: ¡°Are you courting death?¡± Yang Chen shrugged, ¡°If you can do it, I wouldn¡¯t mind seeing how you make me die.¡± ¡°Hahaha, good, kid, you¡¯ve got guts. If you¡¯re really a man, step up now, and I¡¯ll let you know what a genius is and what trash is. Of course, only if you have the courage. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t kill you for the sake of your sister¡¯s face.¡± Zhao Xuanwu licked his lips. Yang Caidie looked at the scene in shock: ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, what are you trying to ¡°It¡¯s just a friendly competition, no big deal.¡± Zhao Xuanwu laughed loudly. ¡°Yang Caidie, when men compete, you don¡¯t need to interfere.¡± He had already noticed that Yang Caidie was very protective of her brother. The more so, the more he needed to teach this kid a lesson. ¡°Older sister, you don¡¯t need to worry about this.¡± Yang Chen pretended to be infuriated by Zhao Xuanwu and stepped forward. This made Yang Caidie¡¯s master shake her head as she watched. Yang Chen¡¯s easily provoked temperament made her even more unsatisfied with his qualifications for the Ziyang Sect. ¡°Yang Chen, you must calm down. He¡¯s already in the Spirit Martial Realm, you¡¯re no match for him.¡± At this moment, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even listen to what Yang Caidie was saying, and he stepped forward: ¡°If you want to compete, I¡¯m always ready!¡± ¡°Hahaha, alright, you¡¯re straightforward. Kid, I like it. If you¡¯re really a man, step up now. I, a noble Spirit Martial Realm expert, won¡¯t bully you, a Body Refining Realm kid. It would seem like I¡¯m bullying you if I say it out loud. I¡¯ll let you have three moves first, how about that?¡± Zhao Xuanwu laughed. ¡°You said it.¡± Yang Chen twisted his neck, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. Since the other party was so kind, he wouldn¡¯t mind. Zhao Xuanwu was so confident that Yang Chen wanted to see what the source of this confidence was. If it was just a mere first level of Spirit Martial Realm strength, it wouldn¡¯t be enough for him.. Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 137: Now, Who is the Waste_1 Chapter 140: Chapter 137: Now, Who is the Waste_1 Translator: 549690339 Of course, his decision to make a move was well thought out. He wasn¡¯t really angry, and his temperament was not that bad. The ultimate reason for his decision to take action was his older sister. Although he didn¡¯t know where his sister had gone recently, it was obviously related to the Ziyang Sect. Moreover, it seemed that his sister had decided to join the Ziyang Sect, and he didn¡¯t dare to delay her future prospects. Zhao Xuanwu clearly had hostile intentions towards his sister. Being simple-minded and fierce in character, his sister would inevitably be targeted by Zhao Xuanwu once she entered the Ziyang Sect. Worried in his heart, Yang Chen planned to take this opportunity to teach Zhao Xuanwu a lesson and make him understand that some people should not be bullied. Of course, he had considered the gap between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm. However, he had killed more than a few Spirit Martial Realm masters before. He had killed a Spirit Martial Realm master, so he wasn¡¯t afraid of defeating one? This Zhao Xuanwu was only at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, which was completely within his range of acceptance. Moreover, Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s arrogance¡­ Now, Yang Chen, holding the silver spear, calmly looked at Zhao Xuanwu. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will stand by my word.¡± Zhao Xuanwu sneered. As a Spirit Martial Realm cultivator fighting Yang Chen, who was only in the Body Refining Realm, allowing him three moves seemed a small matter. Just as this thought crossed his mind, he suddenly narrowed his eyes. That¡¯s because Yang Chen had made his move. Now, Yang Chen¡¯s spear techniques were in motion, creating hundreds of spear shadows in an instant, sweeping toward Zhao Xuanwu. Seeing his spear technique, the beautiful woman, who was Yang Caidie¡¯s master, narrowed her eyes and became more curious about Yang Chen. On the other hand, Zhao Xuanwu paused for a moment when faced with Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique. With hundreds of phantom shadows, it was hard to tell which ones were real and which ones were fake. If he attacked now, with his Spirit Martial Realm level skill, he could easily break Yang Chen¡¯s hundreds of spear shadows. However, since he had promised to give Yang Chen three moves, attacking now would make him a laughingstock. Thinking about it, Zhao Xuanwu could only curse in his heart, ¡°What is this kid¡¯s background? A mere Body Refining Realm cultivator can use such intricate spear techniques!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what Zhao Xuanwu was thinking. He unleashed his first move without any reservations, creating hundreds of spear shadows. The next moment, Yang Chen weaved in and out of the hundreds of spear shadows and suddenly thrust his spear, which seemed both real and fake. His spear was cunning and aimed directly at Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s weak point. ¡°Not good.¡± Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s realization came too late. He was entirely captivated by Yang Chen¡¯s hundreds of spear shadows and had not anticipated Yang Chen¡¯s sudden attack. In the end, he was too arrogant. If he hadn¡¯t been overconfident and given Yang Chen three moves, Yang Chen¡¯s Phantom Shadows would not have posed a threat to him. With his Spirit Martial Realm strength, a movement of his True Qi could easily break Yang Chen¡¯s spear shadows. Now, he was in a difficult position. If he didn¡¯t react, he would definitely be pierced by Yang Chen¡¯s spear. Thinking about this, he couldn¡¯t care about his pride anymore. Enraged, he released the True Qi in his body, creating a small storm in an instant. This small storm swept through and destroyed Yang Chen¡¯s spear shadows in a flash. Seeing his spear shadows disappear, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and quickly However, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t resist taunting his opponent at this moment: ¡°It seems that you¡¯re nothing special. Three moves, and you couldn¡¯t even tolerate one? If you don¡¯t have the strength, don¡¯t boast.¡± ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll make you die.¡± Zhao Xuanwu was both ashamed and angry, having swallowed his own words. He was far from calm. With a roar, he drew his blade and struck out in one swift motion. ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, using the Ziyang Sect¡¯s secret technique, Purple Sun Technique, against a Body Refining Realm! What a disgrace!¡± The beautiful woman watching the fight was somewhat disappointed as she saw Zhao Xuanwu using the Purple Sun Technique. It seemed that her decision to accept Yang Caidie as her disciple was not a foolish one. Zhao Xuanwu inheriting her mantle seemed somewhat forced. Meanwhile, Yang Caidie, who was standing to the side, was furious and yelled: ¡°Zhao Xuanwu!¡± She was ready to step in. However, suddenly, she noticed that Yang Chen didn¡¯t even seem worried at all. Indeed, at this moment, Yang Chen was extremely calm when facing Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s Purple Sun Technique, which was unleashed with great force. On Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s blade, a purple glow was emitted, symbolizing the circulation of True Qi. Anyone with sharp eyes could see that the purple light represented infinite power, and if one were struck by this attack, they would likely be split in half. Zhao Xuanwu showed no mercy. Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold as well. He respected others as much as they respected him, but Zhao Xuanwu wanted to kill him? ¡°Hmph!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was cold. ¡°Die!¡± Zhao Xuanwu shouted angrily. His attack was fast, and Yang Chen had no chance of dodging it. However, he quickly realized that something was wrong. That¡¯s because Yang Chen had disappeared. Yes, Yang Chen was gone, his whereabouts unknown. He had fully utilized the speed of his Tai Chu Divine Body. ¡°Where did he go?¡± Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s heart was filled with shock, as were the beautiful woman and Yang Caidie, who looked on in surprise. Yang Chen had indeed vanished. He had used the power of his Tai Chu Divine Body to enhance his speed to its utmost, avoiding Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s attack in an instant. The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s hand gathered energy, and he shouted: ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± Under Yang Chen¡¯s yell, a palm shadow emerged from his hand. As it took shape, it suddenly grew larger. The next moment, the palm shadow seemed to respond to Yang Chen¡¯s call and targeted Zhao Xuanwu. Then, this palm, accompanied by an incredible force, shot directly towards Zhao Xuanwu. ¡°What is this¡­¡± The beautiful woman and Yang Caidie both widened their eyes. What kind of move was this? Bang! After a thunderous noise, Zhao Xuanwu had no time to resist, as the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm struck him hard, causing him to cough up blood. His body retreated uncontrollably, and, unable to catch his breath, he finally fell to the ground with a thud. ¡°How is this possible!¡± Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s face was full of unwillingness and disbelief. He had been knocked down by a mere Body Refining Realm youngster. No, it was more than that. He suddenly realized that Yang Chen had somehow appeared in front of him, with the silver spear pointed at his throat. ¡°Now, who¡¯s the trash!¡± Yang Chen coldly interrogated Zhao Xuanwu. Was an Inner Disciple of the Ziyang Sect truly the exceptional genius he thought himself to be? Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Chapter 138: 1 1 m Not Even Interested!_l Chapter 141: Chapter 138: 1 1 m Not Even Interested!_l Translator: 549690339 He didn¡¯t know where Zhao Xuanwu got his confidence, but what bullshit Ziyang Sect ¨C in his previous life when he dominated the Way of Alchemy, even the Sect Leader of a Supreme Sect would treat him with respect. He had never heard of Ziyang Sect before. It was probably a sect in North Mountain County. But if it wasn¡¯t a Supreme Sect, he didn¡¯t think much of it! ¡°You!¡± Zhao Xuanwu felt the coldness coming from Yang Chen, and fear began to spread. How can this be. He lost to a kid in the Body Refining Realm! He, a Spirit Martial Realm Master, lost to someone in the Body Refining Realm. At this moment, the beautiful woman was also in shock. The gap between the Body Refining Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm was insurmountable. The difference in strength was too great, there was simply no way to fight. This was common knowledge. But now, Yang Chen overturned this common sense and defeated the Spirit Martial Realm Expert with his Body Refining Realm strength! She saw it clearly, Yang Chen was indeed in the Body Refining Realm, not disguising his martial arts strength! After the initial shock, the beautiful woman, who was quite experienced, quickly recovered: ¡°Enough, Yang family kid, I admit that you have an extraordinary talent, and even my disciple Zhao Xuanwu fell at your hands. You can join the Ziyang Sect, but according to the rules, if you haven¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm, you can only stay in the Outer Sect.¡± She actually thought Yang Chen¡¯s talent was lacking. After all, he had not yet reached the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen, which was not outstanding in the Ziyang Sect. Perhaps Yang Chen had some special abilities that allowed him to defeat the Spirit Martial Realm master in the Body Refining Realm. However, the idea that anyone not in the Spirit Martial Realm is a mere ant had long been ingrained in her mind. Her requirements for accepting disciples were very strict. Even ordinary fourteen-year-olds who had entered the Spirit Martial Realm were not good enough for her, let alone those with special talents like Zhao Xuanwu and Yang Caidie. Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Zhao Xuanwu today might have been a fluke, and over time, the gap between the two would surely widen. That being said, Yang Chen¡¯s strength was there, and letting him join the Outer Sect was not a bad idea. She wasn¡¯t wrong in her thinking. But she forgot that Yang Chen lived in the Great Wilderness. In this place, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi was extremely thin, and the lack of resources made it difficult to support the rise of a genius. Her favorite disciple, Zhao Xuanwu, who came to the Great Wilderness, would be just a little stronger than the geniuses of the Great Tribes at most. But how could she have thought about this? Yang Caidie was overjoyed. Regardless of whether Yang Chen could worship under her teacher¡¯s name, her future care for Yang Chen would be much easier after joining the Ziyang Sect. However, Yang Chen clearly sensed the disdain from the beautiful woman, which made him snort: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I have no intention of joining the Ziyang Sect.¡± A measly Ziyang Sect, he really didn¡¯t care about it. And furthermore, they wanted to fob him off with a small Outer Sect? Did they really think he was as easy to fool as the people of the Great Wilderness? When Yang Caidie heard this, she hesitated, ¡°Yang Chen, the Ziyang Sect is a major sect, far better than the environment of the Great Wilderness. With your talent, you will surely shine in the Ziyang Sect one day.¡± ¡°Caidie, since my younger brother doesn¡¯t want to, don¡¯t try to persuade him.¡± The beautiful woman noticed Yang Chen¡¯s displeasure and sneered, no longer trying to persuade him. Did she really think anyone could join the Ziyang Sect just because they wanted to? ¡°Master, Yang Chen is my only brother, if he doesn¡¯t want to, I won¡¯t join the Ziyang Sect either!¡± Yang Caidie bit her shell teeth and said. ¡°You!¡± The beautiful woman was suddenly startled, ¡°But your brother clearly has no intention of joining, what should we do?¡± Yang Chen saw his sister¡¯s stubbornness acting up again, and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°Sister, you really don¡¯t have to do this!¡± ¡°But¡­¡¯ ¡°There¡¯s no but. For you, leaving the Great Wilderness is indeed the best choice. However, I¡¯m different. I¡¯ve been taken care of by the Yang family many times, and now to leave and abandon the Yang family would not be the behavior of a true man. But don¡¯t worry, sister, one day, I will go find you in the Ziyang Sect.¡± Yang Chen said. Immediately after, he stepped on Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s foot, causing him to grimace in pain. Yang Chen lowered his voice and said, ¡°Remember, my sister joining your Ziyang Sect is your fortune. You better put away your despicable thoughts. If I can step on you once, I can step on you a second time!¡± Hearing the threatening words, Zhao Xuanwu clearly understood what Yang Chen meant. Feeling the coldness that Yang Chen¡¯s long spear brought, Zhao Xuanwu wanted to say something harsh, but soon swallowed saliva, and dared not say anything. Only then did Yang Chen let go of Zhao Xuanwu. Zhao Xuanwu swiftly got up and retreated several steps. His eyes filled with maliciousness as he looked at Yang Chen. He gritted his teeth; the hatred he felt for Yang Chen was immense. He thought of himself as a genius of the Ziyang Sect, yet he suffered such a great humiliation today. One day, he would make Yang Chen pay for what he had done. Yang Chen,born in the Great Wilderness, could not possibly progress faster than him! Yang Chen could easily see the thoughts in Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s mind, but he didn¡¯t care about Zhao Xuanwu at all. At this moment, seeing that Yang Chen had no intention of leaving with her, Yang Caidie could only sigh and say softly, ¡°Yang Chen, come with me, sister.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yang Chen knew that Yang Caidie had something to say, so he got up and went to a secluded place with her. Yang Caidie looked at Yang Chen reluctantly, her eyes filled with love: ¡°You know now, sister hasn¡¯t been with the Yang family recently, mainly because of Master¡¯s help. Master helped me temper my physique, allowing me to leap directly into the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°Sister, Ziyang Sect is a good choice, but remember, even though you are close to others, your hearts may be miles apart. People outside are treacherous, be careful!¡± Yang Chen warned worriedly. ¡°What sister is worried about is not herself, but you.¡± Yang Caidie took a deep breath: ¡°You said that if I leave, what will you do? Who will cook for you, who will help you change your clothes, who will worry about your safety? When the others give you a hard time, who will stand up for you?¡± When Yang Caidie spoke, she couldn¡¯t help but go on and on, every sentence filled with love for Yang Chen. Yang Chen suddenly interrupted: ¡°Sister, I¡¯m not a child anymore!¡± After hearing this, Yang Caidie¡¯s delicate body trembled, and she lowered her head, then tightly hugged Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, the outside world is vast, but sister doesn¡¯t care. Sister wants to go to the Ziyang Sect just so that one day, she can return as a successful person and give you the best life possible in the Great Wilderness. You must take good care of yourself, don¡¯t be mistreated. Even if the young noble¡¯s life is looked down upon by others, at least it¡¯s comfortable. If you really get tired and exhausted, it¡¯s okay to give up!¡± Yang Caidie¡¯s tears fell as she spoke, she wasn¡¯t doubting Yang Chen¡¯s strength, in fact, she had seen his recent achievements. What worried her was Yang Chen¡¯s suffering.. Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Chapter 139: Far into the Great Wilderness 1 Chapter 142: Chapter 139: Far into the Great Wilderness 1 Translator: 549690339 In the end, Yang Caidie still left. Yang Chen felt a sense of loss as he sat on his bed, unable to sleep all night. It was not until the second day when he heard the summons of the Yang family clan leader that he suddenly woke up, still feeling somewhat unsettled. After being reborn in the Great Wilderness, Yang Caidie was one of the few women who could enter his heart. From her, he felt an unselfish love for him; she devoted herself wholly to giving to him. Such feelings, he could not repay. How could he not be reluctant now that Yang Caidie has left? If it were not for the shackles in his heart, perhaps he would have left with his sister long ago. However, he couldn¡¯t leave now. At this moment, Yang Chen came to Yang Jinhe¡¯s courtyard and saw Yang Jinhe and more than a dozen Yang family elders gathered, discussing something important together. Upon looking around, Yang Chen noticed that almost all the high-level members of the clan were present, except for Eighth Master Yang. ¡°Yang Chen has arrived!¡± ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Nowadays, the high-ranking members of the clan have undergone a drastic change in their attitude towards Yang Chen. They had witnessed his strength themselves. Defeating Eighth Master Yang, and also them, was not an impossible task for Yang Chen. They were all discerning people who would not feud with Yang Chen. Thus, their attitude towards him naturally changed from indifference to warmth. At least Yang Chen already had the ability and qualifications to stand on equal footing with them. Yang Chen noticed these changes and couldn¡¯t help but sigh. After all, there were fewer warm friendships in times of need and more fair-weather friends. He didn¡¯t take these flattering words to heart but asked directly, ¡°Clan Leader, has something happened?¡± ¡°This matter is related to the Gravity Pill.¡± Yang Jinhe touched his chin, seeming somewhat hesitant. Yang Chen sat down in a chair and asked curiously, ¡°Clan Leader, is it that the sales of the Gravity Pill are not going well?¡± ¡°No, not bad, but too good.¡± Yang Jinhe said with a laugh. ¡°Then why is Clan Leader worried?¡± Yang Chen asked. Yang Jinhe tapped the table and said, ¡°It¡¯s like this. Some time ago, I sent Fourth Master to the Great Wilderness to inquire about the Gravity Pill. Guess what, it turns out that the outside world doesn¡¯t have a miraculous pill like the Gravity Pill either.¡± Clan leader¡¯s meaning is¡­¡± Yang Chen seemed to understand. He wasn¡¯t surprised, after all, pills like the Gravity Pill were indeed rare to come across. Yang Jinhe excitedly explained, ¡°Think about it, the Gravity Pill has been selling like hotcakes in the Great Wilderness, with perfect sales results. And since there¡¯s no similar pill in the outside world, if we sell the Gravity Pill there, wouldn¡¯t that mean we¡¯d rake in a fortune in Spirit Stones?¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned for a moment. He then burst out laughing, admitting that Yang Jinhe had indeed come up with a good idea. Yang Jinhe¡¯s idea was also feasible because pills that forcibly increase the cultivation of the Body Refining Realm in martial arts were not commonly found. Of course, in the place where he used to live, they were common, but North Mountain County was a remote place, and although the outside world, which was adjacent to the Great Wilderness, appeared to be a flourishing land to the Da Huang people, it was still a rural area in reality. With this thought, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°So, Clan Leader plans to break into the external market and sell the Gravity Pills there?¡± ¡°Exactly, but I¡¯m afraid there will be some risks in doing so. That¡¯s why I thought I¡¯d consult with everyone here on their opinions.¡± said Yang Jinhe. ¡°Clan Leader, I think this matter should be carefully considered before proceeding! ¡± ¡°Clan Leader, I think this is absolutely impossible. People in the outside world are treacherous, and we have no connections there. We¡¯ll definitely be at a disadvantage if we go.¡± ¡°I think so too.¡±¡±Our Yang family¡¯s standing in the Great Wilderness is rising steadily, and there¡¯s no need to make any mistakes at this time.¡± At a glance, Yang Jin He¡¯s proposal had more oppositions than support. This made Yang Jin He frown, and Yang Chen also secretly shook his head. These high-level members of the clan were really short-sighted. Yang Jin He¡¯s idea was actually very good. Nowadays, the status of the Twelve Great Tribes has been established, and it is difficult to break this pattern. Moreover, with the Horse-thief Gang menacing the Yang family like hungry wolves and tigers, it is extremely difficult for the Yang family to find a way out in the Great Wilderness relying on the Feng family. Therefore, extending to the outside world is undoubtedly one of the best options for the Yang family right now. The reason why the Great Wilderness is called as such is precisely because many people have the same idea as the high-level members of the Yang family, which is why the connection between the Great Wilderness and the outside world is rare. No one dares to be the first to venture into the unknown. Everyone is afraid of loss and trouble. In reality, if one doesn¡¯t try to face these losses and troubles, both the people of the Yang family and the rest of the Great Wilderness would remain frogs at the bottom of the well. Yang Jin He sighed at this time, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think?¡± ¡°Clan Leader, I think this plan is totally feasible.¡± Yang Chen said with his hands behind his back: ¡°The market in the Great Wilderness is still very small, and besides, nothing lasts forever. Over time, the appeal of the Gravity Pill to people will gradually weaken. At that time, opening up another market would be of great benefit to the Yang family and cause no harm!¡± Hearing Yang Chen say this, several high-level members couldn¡¯t help but feel embarrassed. Although they intended to please Yang Chen, being refuted by him like this inevitably made them feel a bit unhappy. ¡°Clan Leader, Yang Chen is still young, and it¡¯s normal for him to be full of enthusiasm. The outside world is extremely dangerous, and it¡¯s difficult to open up a new path.¡± ¡°Yes, there¡¯s no need to break our current peaceful situation in the Yang family for such a small profit.¡± Yang Jin He snorted, ¡°Peaceful? Do you really think the Yang family is at peace right now? With the Horse Bandit Gang watching us closely, where does this peace come from?¡± ¡°But isn¡¯t the Feng family protecting us? ¡°The Feng family is protecting Yang Chen!¡± Yang Jin He coldly snorted, ¡°Without Yang Chen, what would attract the Feng family to our Yang family? Moreover, how long can we rely on others for protection? Can the Feng family prosper forever? We can¡¯t rely on anyone completely, we can only rely on ourselves!¡± ¡°If we always focus on the Great Wilderness, we will forever remain clueless frogs at the bottom of the well!¡± Yang Jin He said in a cold voice, ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no need to discuss this further. Since Yang Chen, as the creator of the Gravity Pill, agrees to sell it outside the Great Wilderness, my idea is also set. Those who want to leave the Great Wilderness with me and open up a new market for the Gravity Pill can sign up here!¡± Yang Jin He looked around and found that no one agreed to this. This made Yang Jin He frown, and it seemed that he needed to cut down on the benefits of these high-level members. Otherwise, these high-level members would only sit back and enjoy, and when something really happens, they would shrink back even more, making their title worthless. ¡°Clan Leader, I¡¯m willing to go.¡± Elder Yang raised his hand. ¡°I have some understanding of the Dao of Elixirs, and I also have a deep understanding of Gravity Pills. My presence there would be quite helpful in this regard.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, I¡¯ll go too.¡± Yang Yuan also stood up. ¡°By the way, I¡¯ll take my son to see the world!¡± Yang Chen bowed and said, ¡°Clan Leader, please allow me to go too.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to. The outside world is incredibly dangerous¡­¡± Yang Jin He hesitated. ¡°Clan Leader, my strength should be enough to venture out of the Great Wilderness, right?¡± Yang Chen smiled. This made Yang Jin He stunned for a moment, and then he couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Well, in that case, it¡¯s fine!¡± It seems that the Yang family still had no shortage of strong-willed men.. Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Chapter 140: Looking Down on Others with a Dog’s Eyes?_l Chapter 143: Chapter 140: Looking Down on Others with a Dog¡¯s Eyes?_l Translator: 549690339 In the end, it was decided that Yang Chen, Yang Jin He, Elder Yang, Yang Yuan, and Yang Wu would venture beyond the Great Wilderness to explore the outside world and facilitate the sale of Gravity Pills. For Yang Chen, this journey out of the Great Wilderness was very meaningful because each step further took him closer to Hua Wanru. Although the Yang family rarely left the Great Wilderness, they still knew quite a bit about the geography of North Mountain County. North Mountain County was divided into four major powers, with Beishan Main City as the center, controlling the entire North Mountain County under the jurisdiction of the imperial dynasty. Apart from that, there were three other independent sect forces. Of course, all of this seemed too far away for those living in Great Wilderness. The nearest city to the Great Wilderness was called ¡®Liaocheng.¡¯ It was a remote corner ot North Mountain County with a small garrison ot North Mountain guards led by Liaocheng City Lord Mansion. However, law enforcement wasn¡¯t strict. It was rumored that the Horse Bandit Gang was formed by some defected North Mountain guards who fled into the Great Wilderness. Yang Chen roughly understood some information about North Mountain County from these details. So, the five of them traveled a long distance, riding their fine horses. After spending three days, they finally arrived in Liaocheng. They paid 1000 Spirit Stones to enter the city. ¡°So this is the world beyond the Great Wilderness. It¡¯s truly magnificent. My goodness, there¡¯s nothing like it within the Great Wilderness. It¡¯s simply astounding.¡± Yang Wu¡¯s eyes widened as soon as he stepped into Liaocheng and saw the bustling buildings and crowd. Yang Yuan scolded him, ¡°Just after entering the city, you¡¯re already like this? Don¡¯t be so inexperienced; learn from Yang Chen. He¡¯s never been here either, but look at him!¡± Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but glance at Yang Chen, only to find him calm and unruffled, completely unaffected by their surroundings. This made Yang Wu scratch his head, ¡°I used to think that I had seen a lot, but now I realize that I¡¯m still nothing more than a frog in a well.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly; it wasn¡¯t that he was calm, it was just that he had seen far grander scenes in his previous life, so a mere Liaocheng couldn¡¯t astonish him. Yang Jin He gently said, ¡°Indeed, Liaocheng is far beyond anything in the Great Wilderness. At a glance, there are many martial artists flying in the sky, most of them being experts in the Spirit Martial Realm. There are even some who look quite young, only in their early twenties, who have already reached the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°Yes, the geniuses of the outside world are much stronger than those from Great Wilderness. However, I believe that Yang Chen might not necessarily lose to those geniuses.¡± Elder Yang¡¯s eyes were resolute. Yang Jin He nodded, ¡°In any case, our main task now is to establish a channel for the sale of Gravity Pills. If the sales go well and resources are available, our Yang family can also cultivate more geniuses.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, look, there¡¯s a Chamber of Commerce!¡± Yang Chen pointed out. Yang Jin He also noticed and looked sidelong, ¡°The Yuan Family Commerce, hahaha, this is exactly the one we¡¯re looking for.¡± Yuan Family Commerce was one of the top two Chambers of Commerce in Liaocheng. Yang Jin He had traveled beyond the Great Wilderness before and had experienced the outside world, so he naturally knew about this. With that thought, the five of them went straight into the Yuan Family Commerce. As soon as Yang Wu entered the Chamber of Commerce, his eyes lit up upon seeing the dazzling array of treasures. He looked here and there, which annoyed the shopkeeper. Yang Jin He had an embarrassed expression, ¡°Shopkeeper, we want to sell some items!¡± Of course, he wasn¡¯t foolish enough to directly mention selling Gravity Pills. Instead, he wanted to sell some treasures they had obtained from Monster Beast Mountain first to test the waters. If the situation was suitable, then they could discuss the Gravity Pill business later. The shopkeeper glanced at Yang Wu and could easily tell with his experience that they were from the Great Wilderness, so he looked down on them and said, ¡°What do you want to sell?¡± ¡°Well, we would like to sell¡­¡± Before Yang Jin He could even finish speaking, the shopkeeper suddenly changed his attitude and looked at the person outside the door with a fawning smile, ¡°Young Master Huang, what wind has blown you here? Please, come in quickly!¡± As he spoke, the shopkeeper immediately bent down and ran out to welcome cne newcomer. A young man with an imposing demeanor and hands on his back strolled in from outside, glanced dismissively at Yang Chen and the others, and said loudly, ¡°Shopkeeper, have the goods I ordered arrived yet?¡± ¡°They¡¯ve arrived, they¡¯ve arrived!¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s face was full of smiles. Yang Wu was infuriated by this scene. He was already impulsive and hot-headed, so when he saw the shopkeeper looking down on people, he couldn¡¯t help but snap, ¡°Shopkeeper!¡± The shopkeeper briefly glanced at Yang Wu as if he hadn¡¯t heard him, then turned his attention back to attending to Young Master Huang. ¡°Shopkeeper, isn¡¯t there a rule of first-come-first-served here? We were here first!¡± Yang Wu said in a deep voice. ¡°Yang Wu,¡± Elder Yang frowned slightly. Hadn¡¯t he warned the youngster to stay calm when they were in Liaocheng? This, of course, wasn¡¯t Yang Wu¡¯s fault. After all, anyone would be upset when faced with a shopkeeper like this, who dismissed them so blatantly. Despite their arrival, the shopkeeper paid no attention to them and went to attend to someone else. When the shopkeeper heard Yang Wu¡¯s words, he sneered sarcastically, ¡°You lot from the Great Wilderness, don¡¯t even bother to look in the mirror with that attitude. What good items could you possibly sell? Just scram to the side and don¡¯t bother me while I receive Young Master Huang. Can you backcountry people afford to pay for delaying his pleasure?¡± ¡°You!¡± Yang Wu was about to burst with anger when Yang Chen gestured to calm him down. At this moment, Yang Chen stepped forward, ¡°Shopkeeper, you say we can¡¯t sell any valuable items?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Did I say something wrong? Just look at yourselves,¡± the shopkeeper snickered. Meanwhile, Young Master Huang stood aside with a look of disdain, clearly enjoying the show. Yang Chen laughed, took a bottle from his storage bag without losing his cool, and slammed it on the table, ¡°Open your dog eyes and take a good look at what is this!¡± Initially, the shopkeeper didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could take out any valuable items and only glanced at the bottle instinctively. However, when he saw what was inside the bottle, his expression changed, ¡°Tianning Water, where did you get this?¡± Yang Chen chose to reveal the items because he didn¡¯t want Yang Wu to suffer and because he was tired of the shopkeeper looking down on them. ¡°Looks like your eyes are not that bad. Now take a look at this!¡± Yang Chen threw out another item. ¡°This is¡­ this is Earth Elemental Leaf!¡± ¡°Bang! Bang, bang!¡± Immediately afterward, Yang Chen slammed out a large number of items in quick succession. ¡°This¡­ this is Fragrant Grass, and Curious Arts Flower, and this, this!¡± The shopkeeper couldn¡¯t remain calm any longer. That was because each item Yang Chen had taken out was a rare treasure in the outside world. Yang Chen¡¯s expression was indifferent, ¡°Since you¡¯re looking down on people, I¡¯ll show you what real treasure looks like!¡± Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Chapter 141: Golden Eagle Young Master_l Chapter 144: Chapter 141: Golden Eagle Young Master_l Translator: 549690339 For this expression on the shopkeeper¡¯s face, Yang Chen was not surprised at all. He had obtained too many treasures in Monster Beast Mountain, and it was not difficult to take out a few of them to fool people. This Liaocheng city was indeed much richer than the Great Wilderness, but it didn¡¯t mean that everything in Monster Beast Mountain was garbage. On the contrary, since Yang Chen believed Monster Beast Mountain to be a treasure trove, the treasures taken from it would not be inferior in Liaocheng. Seeing the treasures, the shopkeeper¡¯s expression changed dramatically, his attitude took an eighty-degree turn, and he changed his expression hurriedly, flattering: ¡°Everyone, I must have been mistaken earlier, haha. If I have offended anyone, I hope you can understand¡­ How do you intend to sell these treasures?¡± ¡°How to sell? Haha, shopkeeper, you better entertain Young Master Huang instead. Your Trading Company, we country people can¡¯t afford it. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yang Chen said emotionlessly, and immediately took back the treasures. ¡°Wait, don¡¯t leave.¡± The shopkeeper saw Yang Chen and the others turning to leave, feeling regretful in his heart. Who knew that these people from the Great Wilderness could bring out so many treasures? If he really managed to buy them, their trading company could even hold an auction. However, he missed such a precious opportunity. As for Young Master Huang, he stared at the retreating backs of Yang Chen and the others, touching his chin, deep in thought. Now, after leaving Yuan Family Commerce, Yang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Yang Chen, why are we leaving? Since the shopkeeper has given in, there¡¯s no need for us to be aggressive. At least the shopkeeper has some vision, and these treasures we brought can be sold here, and then we can discuss the matter of the Gravity Pill.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter: ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan probably didn¡¯t notice that Young Master Huang, who the shopkeeper entertained, right?¡± ¡°Young Master Huang?¡± Yang Yuan was stunned: ¡°I didn¡¯t really notice.¡± Elder Yang said on the side, ¡°Yang Chen has observed carefully. Young Master Huang has an unusual background. He had been staring at the treasures we brought out, and he might be up to no good. We don¡¯t need to stay there any longer, and it¡¯s better to be careful in Liaocheng.¡± ¡°Second Master is right.¡± Yang Chen said that among them, Elder Yang was very careful in observing people and was a seasoned Jianghu member. Yang Yuan was surprised, but he couldn¡¯t help shaking his head, then scolded angrily: ¡°Yang Wu, don¡¯t you ever learn? If it weren¡¯t for you, would Yang Chen have taken out so many treasures to help you? If we didn¡¯t take out those treasures, would we need to worry about being targeted?¡± Yang Wu was also quite aggrieved and annoyed. How could he have thought that his momentary struggle would cause such trouble? ¡°Alright, Yang Yuan, people need to grow. After Yang Wu saw this scene, he would understand next time. But Yang Wu, remember your father¡¯s words: the outside world is not the same as the Great Wilderness. In the Great Wilderness, if you mess up, the clan¡¯s Elders can still help you out. But in the outside world, it¡¯s a different story. You must bear with it even if you are wronged. Speak according to your strength, do you understand?¡± Yang Jin He said earnestly. ¡°Clan Leader, I understand.¡± Yang Wu said solemnly. After this lesson, he naturally wouldn¡¯t dare to have any more confrontations in the future. ¡°As for Yuan Family Commerce, it¡¯s not a big deal. There are other trading companies in Liaocheng, let¡¯s go to another one.¡± Yang Jin He said. So, these five people finally came to a Trading Company called Golden Eagle. Although the attitude of this Golden Eagle shopkeeper towards Yang Chen and the others was still neither cold nor hot, it was less contemptuous. When Yang Chen took out many treasures, the shopkeeper¡¯s expression changed dramatically, as he said solemnly: ¡°These treasures are extremely rare. I, the shopkeeper, cannot make a decision on this matter. Please move to another place and have our Young Master make the decision!¡± ¡°Oh, the Golden Eagle Young Master is young and promising. We have long admired his fame, and today we have the opportunity to meet him. It is indeed our good fortune.¡± Yang Jin He¡¯s words were still smooth and practiced. This made the Shopkeeper feel as if he was basking in the spring breeze, waving his hand: ¡°Everyone, please!¡± Subsequently, the shopkeeper led Yang Chen and the others into a side room. Soon after, a young man with extremely fair skin came into view of Yang Chen and the others. This young man looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, sitting on a chair, seemingly in cultivation. Seeing the shopkeeper leading people in, he opened his eyes. Apparently, this person was the Young Master of Golden Eagle Commerce. ¡°Young Master, this is the situation.¡± The shopkeeper immediately explained the ins and outs of the matter to the Golden Eagle Young Master. Golden Eagle Young Master Jin Cheng heard this and immediately smiled: ¡°Please sit down, everyone. Mr. Xu, you can go first.¡± Yang Chen and the others took their seats one after another, while Yang Chen took a few more glances at this Golden Eagle Young Master before sitting down a little later. This Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s face was unnaturally pale, and with his discerning eyes, he could see that this Golden Eagle Young Master must have some serious problems, accurately speaking, a little incurable. Perhaps, some problems were encountered during his cultivation. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that he encountered problems during his cultivation. These are traces of being secretly plotted against.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself in his heart. With a closer look, he could see the problem with Jin Cheng. But even though he discovered Jin Cheng¡¯s problem, he didn¡¯t point it out. After all, he had no dealings with Jin Cheng, and it was his first time in Liaocheng. Without any background, how could he risk speaking out of turn and causing trouble for himself? He chose to remain silent and then took his seat. That Golden Eagle Young Master was actually a generous person, and he smiled, ¡°It is our Golden Eagle Commerce¡¯s good fortune to cooperate with all of you who can bring out such treasures. According to the description of the shopkeeper just now, the price of these treasures can roughly be worth more than 60,000 Spirit Stones. I will offer 61,000, considering it as establishing a good relationship with you. What do you think?¡± Yang Jin He¡¯s face showed delight upon hearing the words of Golden Eagle Young Master. This Golden Eagle Young Master really was a good businessman. 60,000 Spirit Stones were indeed the price of their treasures. Since they came to sell, they had a certain price evaluation of the things they brought. The Golden Eagle Young Master didn¡¯t deceive them. On the contrary, he even took out an additional 1,000 Spirit Stones, which made everyone¡¯s hearts leap with joy. Yang Chen watched from the side and recognized the poise of the Golden Eagle Young Master. This Young Master was indeed smart. Although he took out an extra 1,000 Spirit Stones, he won the hearts of Yang Jin He and the others. So they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to bring business to Golden Eagle Commerce in the future. It¡¯s just a pity that the Golden Eagle Young Master was so young and already suffering from strange illnesses. It seemed that fate was really playing tricks on people.. Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 142: Killing in Liaocheng?_l Chapter 145: Chapter 142: Killing in Liaocheng?_l Translator: 549690339 And so, Golden Eagle Young Master offered a reasonable price, and Yang Jin He sold all those treasures. Next, Yang Chen took a deep look at the Golden Eagle Young Master: ¡°Young Master Jin, it¡¯s like this. Today, we want to cooperate with Golden Eagle Commerce. These treasures are just small business. In addition to that, we have a bigger deal! I wonder if the Golden Eagle Young Master is interested!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the Golden Eagle Young Master also secretly looked at Yang Chen. In fact, when Yang Chen and the others came in, he had secretly looked at them and given a simple evaluation. He had seen quite a few people like Elder Yang and Yang Jin He, and Yang Wu was obviously a rash young man. As for Yang Yuan, he had insufficient martial arts cultivation and was at most a ruthless character who dared to fight and kill. Such characters were not uncommon in Liaocheng. After all, Martial Arts was highly respected on this continent, and strong-willed and dauntless figures could be found everywhere. Mere courage alone was not enough to attract his special attention or estimation. However, it was Yang Chen, who was young and had an unfathomable aura that caught his attention a bit more, causing him to attentively listen to Yang Chen¡¯s words. ¡°Oh, do you guys have any more treasures like this? If so, we at Golden Eagle Commerce will buy them all. Don¡¯t worry, the price will not be a problem.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master said with a slight smile. Yang Chen and Yang Jin He looked at each other, and then Yang Chen said: ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, the business we want to do is even bigger than what you just mentioned.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master became curious: ¡°Feel free to tell me about it.¡¯ ¡°It¡¯s funny, my nephew Yang Chen accidentally developed an elixir called Gravity Pill. Upon verification, this elixir has an amazing effect of unconditionally enhancing one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer without any side effects. The only pity is that the effect is the strongest with the first pill, and it diminishes on the second, third, and it has no effect on the fourth one.¡± Yang Jin He said slowly. ¡°What!¡± Although the Golden Eagle Young Master was quite bold, after hearing Yang Jin He¡¯s words, he was still extremely shocked: ¡°Is this true? Can it really enhance one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer unconditionally?¡± ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, do any of us, in your opinion, have the courage to deceive you?¡± Yang Jin He laughed. ¡°Whether you deceive me or not, I can¡¯t say for sure. The Gravity Pill may indeed enhance one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer, but I can¡¯t say for sure whether it has no side effects or not.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master said tentatively, then turned to Yang Chen and asked, ¡°Are you the Yang Chen that was just mentioned?¡± With that, he pointed at Yang Chen. He was indeed surprised. Elixirs like the one that could unconditionally enhance one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer¡¯s martial arts cultivation did not exist in Liaocheng, but he had heard of such elixirs in the outside world. However, those elixirs still had side effects, and the ones without side effects were unheard of to him. ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Yang Chen answered. Golden Eagle Young Master deeply looked at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Alright then, take out the elixir, and I¡¯ll test it through our Golden Eagle Commerce¡¯s methods. If it¡¯s true, we won¡¯t let you down in this deal.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master held the exquisitely polished Gravity Pill in his hand, amazed. He then immediately ordered people to test it. About one hour later, the test was finally complete. One of the men whispered a few words in Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s ear and then left. Although Yang Chen and the others couldn¡¯t hear the conversation clearly, it wasn¡¯t difficult to guess that the man had most likely reported the test results. As expected, Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s expression grew more and more delighted: ¡°Gentlemen, do you really want to work together with us on this Gravity Pill?¡± ¡°Indeed, I believe that with Golden Eagle Commerce¡¯s influence, selling the Gravity Pill will be a win-win situation for both of us!¡± Yang Jin He declared. ¡°Of course, but I don¡¯t know what your plans are¡­¡± Golden Eagle Young Master hesitated. Yang Chen decisively cut in, ¡°We will definitely not give up the pill formula. We can follow Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s instructions and supply enough Gravity Pills to Golden Eagle Commerce every month. Then, Golden Eagle Commerce can sell them, and we will split the profits: eight for us and two for you!¡± After all, Liaocheng was not like the Great Wilderness where they could only give one-tenth of the profits to Li Family Commerce Group. Here, they had to respect the territories of others. ¡°That¡¯s too little. We¡¯ll take four, and you¡¯ll take six!¡± Golden Eagle Young Master rubbed his chin. Yang Chen knew it would come to this and said, ¡°We get seven, you get three, no lower.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master grinned, obviously satisfied: ¡°Alright, that¡¯s agreed. You get seven, we get three. However, have you ever considered selling the pill formula to our Commerce? We can offer you a sky-high price.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that.¡± Yang Jin He promptly replied. It was better to be cautious when doing business with these big commerce groups. If they sold the pill formula and had no other trump cards, there was no guarantee that these people wouldn¡¯t try to kill them and silence them afterwards. As long as they didn¡¯t hand over the pill formula, the people from the commerce wouldn¡¯t dare to deal with them so easily. ¡°It¡¯s a real pity then¡­¡± Golden Eagle Young Master said. Just like that, the two parties negotiated for more than an hour before finalizing the details and successfully wrapping up the talks. By the time it ended, it was already afternoon, and Yang Chen and the others left Golden Eagle Commerce. ¡°Clan Leader, not giving them the pill formula, will it anger them? If they really target us and force us to reveal the pill formula, it would be a big problem.¡± Yang Yuan worriedly said. Yang Jin He stroked his chin: ¡°That¡¯s something we can¡¯t help. But compared to giving them the pill formula and not leaving any trump card for ourselves, this is already the best solution. The root cause is still our lack of strength; we have no other choice in some matters.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything, but in his heart, he was not at all afraid of Golden Eagle Young Master resorting to underhanded tactics. He held the critical intel on Golden Eagle Young Master. If the Golden Eagle Young Master dared to take action, he was sure that the young master would submit. However, just when they were talking, suddenly, a group of armored guards appeared out of nowhere and surrounded Yang Chen and the others. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Yang Jin He said in surprise. The guards sneered, ¡°What do we want? You are suspected of murder in Liaocheng, so come with us.¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t kill anyone.¡± Yang Wu roared, completely not understanding what happened. ¡°Didn¡¯t kill anyone? Hmph, we will investigate this thoroughly, and if you are innocent, we will restore your integrity.¡± The guards disdainfully said, believing that once these country folks fell into their hands, there was no way out.. Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Chapter 143: Sudden Change in the Situation 1 Chapter 146: Chapter 143: Sudden Change in the Situation 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen did not expect this scene, but he knew that the occurrence of such an incident was by no means accidental. When a few guards approached them and accused them of injuring people in Liaocheng, it must have been done deliberately. He didn¡¯t think that innocence could explain everything! If they were really taken away by these guards, how could it be easy to get out? However, they didn¡¯t offend anyone in Liaocheng, and their conversation with Golden Eagle Young Master went very smoothly. ¡°Whoever can mobilize these guards to arrest us must have a remarkable background¡­¡± As Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts raced in his heart, he suddenly thought of Young Master Huang, whom he had met at the Yuan Family Commerce¡­ ¡°Is it him?¡± Yang Chen hurriedly looked sideways and, sure enough, he found Young Master Huang not far away, smiling gracefully, watching the scene unfold like a passerby. This made Yang Chen narrow his eyes, harboring a murderous intent. As he thought. He didn¡¯t believe for a moment that Young Master Huang was simply a bystander there. Perhaps, they were tempted to take their treasures when they saw them take out those prized items. Yang Chen exchanged glances with Yang Jinhe and, from each other¡¯s eyes, they saw something. Yang Jinhe obviously also noticed Young Master Huang. But, the discovery seemed to come too late, as the guards took action immediately. Each of them was a master at the Spirit Martial Realm, and they subdued the group in an instant. Yang Jinhe did not resist and sternly shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± If they resisted, they could struggle a bit, but Liaocheng was someone else¡¯s territory. If they attacked these guards, they would be more severely charged, and no one would be able to save them then. Yang Chen was also tightly controlled, but he kept thinking in his mind. Then, he said coldly, ¡°Gentlemen, this matter has nothing to do with them. You can just take us two away. Let the other three go.¡± Yang Chen knew that it would be hard for them to avoid being taken away today. If possible, he hoped that he and Yang Jinhe would be the ones taken away, allowing Yang Wu, Yang Yuan, and Elder Yang to leave. After all, Young Master Huang was not a fool either and could tell that Yang Jinhe and he were the decision-makers. Naturally, he would not let them both off easily. Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Elder Yang worriedly said, ¡°Take me instead! You can have my old life! Release Yang Chen and Yang Wu!¡± ¡°You country bumpkins think you can decide who gets captured? You¡¯re suspected of murder, whether you¡¯re caught or not, it¡¯s not up to you!¡± the head guard scolded. Yang Chen coldly said, ¡°Enough. Gentlemen, you know exactly why you are arresting us. I don¡¯t need to remind you. If you don¡¯t release them, I can guarantee that you won¡¯t get any of the treasures on us. This is what you¡¯re after, isn¡¯t it? There¡¯s no need to catch more people for this. Whatever treasures you want, I¡¯ll give you.¡± Hearing this, the head guard narrowed his eyes. He did not expect a young boy to bargain with them. With his words, he managed to suppress them. Yang Jinhe and Elder Yang did not expect Yang Chen to remain so calm during this time. As Yang Chen thought, the guards¡¯ intention in capturing them was to divide the spoils. Without the treasures, what would be the point of arresting people? The head guard discussed with the others briefly before saying, ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll follow your instructions and release the three of them. But the two of you must come with us. Remember, don¡¯t play any tricks. As long as you don¡¯t leave Liaocheng, you are murderers and should pay with your lives!¡± Yang Chen knew that the head guard was threatening him. He said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I understand the situation. But before you take me away, I need to talk to them!¡± The head guard hesitated for a few seconds then said, ¡°There¡¯s not much you can do, make it quick!¡± Yang Chen called Yang Wu to his side. ¡°Yang Chen, you, let them arrest me instead. You are the genius of our Yang family; without you, what will happen to our family?¡± ¡°Hush!¡± Yang Chen said with a frown, ¡°There¡¯s no way I can escape today. But even if I am is captured, it doesn¡¯t mean there is no chance for me to get out. Yang Wu, bring your ear to me!¡± Yang Wu heard this and quickly leaned closer. Yang Chen whispered very cautiously, in case the guards overheard, ¡°Later, leave with Elder Yang. I am afraid these people will not give up so easily and will still try to capture you. They only agreed just now to appease me and won¡¯t take my words seriously.¡± ¡°So what should we do¡­¡± Yang Wu was stunned. ¡°As soon as you can, go to the Golden Eagle Commerce. It¡¯s not far from here. From the demeanor of the Golden Eagle Young Master, it¡¯s not hard to guess that the Golden Eagle Commerce has some status in Liaocheng. When you¡¯re there, these guards won¡¯t dare to act indiscriminately,¡± Yang Chen said. Yang Wu was not foolish. He quickly understood and said, ¡°You want to use the Gravity Pill as a condition for the Golden Eagle Commerce to save us?¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be easy. The Golden Eagle Young Master is smart; he won¡¯t risk saving us for a Gravity Pill that he hasn¡¯t even received yet. However, I have a way. Do whatever you can to see the Golden Eagle Young Master, and tell him that I have a way to cure his stubborn illness. I¡¯m sure he will risk his life to find a way to get Clan Leader and me out!¡± Yang Chen whispered loudly. Yang Wu hesitated for a moment. Glancing at Yang Chen and Yang Wu whispering to each other, a guard beside them said, ¡°Big Brother, what if this kid tries something?¡± ¡°Humph, try something? Some villagers from the Great Wilderness? They probably want to leave their last words. Too bad for them, they¡¯re thinking too much. Do they really think that they can escape Liaocheng with these country bumpkins? I only agreed to this boy¡¯s request just now to appease him. Once we capture them, those three won¡¯t stand a chance either!¡± The head guard sneered. He didn¡¯t take Yang Chen and the others seriously at all. He had done many treacherous deeds. As for those country folks who came from the Great Wilderness, weren¡¯t they at his mercy? ¡°Big Brother, you¡¯re so wise. Well, these country bumpkins dared to bring treasures to Liaocheng? Hopefully, next time they¡¯re born, they¡¯ll be smarter.¡± The head guard saw that Yang Chen and Yang Wu were still talking and coldly asked, ¡°Are you done?¡± ¡°We¡¯re done,¡± Yang Chen raised his head and emotionlessly said, ¡°Alright, release the three of them and do what you want with us!¡± ¡°Good, straightforward! My brothers, don¡¯t make it difficult for them, let them go!¡± The head guard waved his hand. Elder Yang¡¯s face streamed with old tears, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­¡± ¡°Elder Yang, don¡¯t worry!¡± Yang Chen said softly with a smile. Yang Jinhe took a deep breath, not knowing what Yang Chen was thinking. At this moment, he felt powerless. Although he had the heart, his strength was not enough to contend with the guards of Liaocheng.. Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Chapter 144: I’ll Save Yang Chen’s Life_1 Chapter 147: Chapter 144: I¡¯ll Save Yang Chen¡¯s Life_1 Translator: 549690339 With that, Yang Wu and the two others left, while Yang Jin He and Yang Chen were blindfolded by the group of bodyguards, not knowing where they were taken to. Yang Chen did not feel too terrified by this. These bodyguards were obviously after the treasures they possessed. As long as they didn¡¯t hand over the treasures, their lives would be safe. However, it seemed they couldn¡¯t avoid some physical suffering. For Yang Chen, this was acceptable. His Tai Chu Divine Body was not afraid of physical pain. In fact, enduring such torments could only refine his Divine Body further. Now, all he needed was time. He was gambling. Gambling on how much influence the Golden Eagle Young Master had in Liaocheng! Yang Chen wasn¡¯t worried about whether the Golden Eagle Young Master would make a move or not; unless he didn¡¯t care about his own life. Otherwise, the Golden Eagle Young Master would act, but if he could save them was another unknown. Yang Chen sighed secretly. If it was only him, he could risk his life and hide using various methods. Unfortunately, there were also others like Yang Wu. Considering them, he could only resort to a last-ditch effort. Yang Wu took Yang Chen¡¯s words to heart and discussed with Yang Yuan and Elder Yang. The experienced Elder Yang sighed, ¡°I never imagined that Yang Chen could come up with such a strategy at that time. He¡¯s right, those bodyguards and that man with the surname Huang are colluding. Now that they¡¯re watching our treasures, they won¡¯t let us off easily!¡± ¡°What should we do?¡± Yang Wu asked worriedly. Yang Wu snorted coldly: ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! If it weren¡¯t for you, how could we have been targeted by Mr. Huang? I¡¯m telling you, if anything happens to Yang Chen and our Clan Leader, I will never forgive you!¡± Being scolded by his father, Yang Wu was so scared that he was sweating profusely, and he kept saying, ¡°Father, I know I was wrong.¡± ¡°Hmph, you know you did wrong now?¡± Yang Yuan gritted his teeth. ¡°Do you think if you understand your mistake, Yang Chen and our Clan Leader can come back?¡± ¡°Yang Yuan, don¡¯t scold Yang Wu yet. No one could have anticipated the present situation. Moreover, it¡¯s not certain that Yang Chen and our Clan Leader can¡¯t come back. The only ones who can save them are us. If we panic first, wouldn¡¯t Clan Leader and Yang Chen in other people¡¯s hands be even worse off?¡± Elder Yang said with deep concern. Yang Yuan was also so anxious that his scalp tingled: ¡°Second Master, what should we do now?¡± ¡°Naturally, we¡¯ll follow Yang Chen¡¯s words and head to the Golden Eagle Commerce. As of now, the Young Master of the Golden Eagle Commerce is our only hope. Later, when we arrive at the Golden Eagle Commerce, those bodyguards should not dare to make a move on us for the time being, so we must hurry up. After entering, listen to my orders and don¡¯t talk,¡± Elder Yang, with his abundant experience in Jianghu, quickly took up responsibility. Both Yang Wu and Yang Yuan would not defy Elder Yang¡¯s thoughts. They followed behind Elder Yang, and soon the group arrived back at the Golden Eagle Commerce. The shopkeeper looked puzzled when he saw Elder Yang and the others return with three fewer people, but he still led them to the room of the Golden Eagle Young Master. The Golden Eagle Young Master had been resting with his eyes closed, contemplating matters. Seeing Elder Yang and the others return, he raised his eyebrows in curiosity and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you leave to prepare the Gravity Pill? Why have you come back?¡± ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, we encountered some trouble on the way.¡± Elder Yang sighed bitterly without wasting any time, and he relayed the events in detail to the Golden Eagle Young Master. After hearing what Elder Yang said, the Golden Eagle Young Master stroked his chin and said, ¡°Oh? Those bodyguards took your Clan Leader and a boy named Yang Chen. Hehe, this is interesting. But why are you seeking help from me and not those bodyguards?¡± Upon hearing this, Elder Yang¡¯s heart sank. Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s meaning was rather obvious ¨C he had no intention of helping them at all. ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, to tell you the truth, we arrived in the city less than a day ago. How could we have had a chance to kill anyone? Those people just saw the treasures on us and wanted to frame us.¡± Elder Yang took a deep breath. ¡°Oh, then you should be careful in the future.¡± The Golden Eagle Young Master replied tersely, not mentioning helping them at all.lt¡¯s not his fault. After all, he and Yang Chen and the others are merely acquainted through brief transactions. It¡¯s not possible for him to stand up for Yang Chen and the others. This leaves no choice for Elder Yang but to grit his teeth: ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, after all, we are in a cooperative relationship. If we are captured, I¡¯m afraid it will be difficult for your Golden Eagle Commerce to benefit from the Gravity Pills.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The Golden Eagle Young Master laughed: ¡°Do you mean to threaten me?¡± ¡°I dare not.¡± Elder Yang¡¯s expression was heavy, as he knew that the Golden Eagle Young Master was their only hope. Golden Eagle Young Master sneered in reproach: ¡°Just because we have a cooperative relationship, I must help you? To be honest, I can save those two people you mentioned. However, the Gravity Pill is indeed precious, but it¡¯s not in my hands yet. Who knows what the outcome will be when it¡¯s sold? I don¡¯t need to offend others for an unfounded item.¡± ¡°Though things not in hand are indeed vain, there is one thing that is indeed real, which I¡¯m sure Golden Eagle Young Master will be very interested in.¡± Elder Yang took a deep breath and decided to go all out. Golden Eagle Young Master didn¡¯t originally think that Elder Yang and the others could persuade him. Although he was interested in Yang Chen, that didn¡¯t mean he would cause trouble for himself for Yang Chen¡¯s sake. But now, having heard Elder Yang¡¯s words, he became interested: ¡°I¡¯m really curious.¡± ¡°The stubborn illness on Golden Eagle Young Master should be real, right!¡± said Elder Yang. ¡°Huh?¡± Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s face turned cold: ¡°How did you know about this?¡± ¡°For a Pill Doctor, Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s stubborn illness can be seen at a glance. Don¡¯t you feel as if there is a fire burning in your chest every night, torturing you with unbearable pain? And haven¡¯t you been stuck in a realm for a long time?¡± Elder Yang recounted the words Yang Chen entrusted to Yang Wu to the Golden Eagle Young Master without any omissions. The more Golden Eagle Young Master listened to these words, the less able he was to maintain his composure. He suddenly asked, ¡°Are you a Pill Doctor?¡± ¡°No, not me. Golden Eagle Young Master, don¡¯t you have the discernment as well? I believe you can guess who the Pill Doctor is.¡± Elder Yang said. Golden Eagle Young Master suddenly froze: ¡°Are you saying that young man named Yang Chen?¡± ¡°Exactly. The Pill Doctor¡¯s Way is difficult to step into. I believe Golden Eagle Young Master has been looking for a Pill Doctor all these years, but to no avail. However, I can tell you that our Yang Chen is a genuine Pill Doctor! Moreover, he can guarantee to cure your stubborn illness, but now, he is powerless.¡± As Elder Yang said this, he glanced at the expression of Golden Eagle Young Master and spoke in a pained manner. Sure enough, Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s grip on the chair tightened, his face changing rapidly. After a long while, he finally whispered, ¡°Are you sure this matter is related to Young Master Huang?¡± ¡°Absolutely!¡± Elder Yang stated resolutely. ¡°Come with me.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s face darkened, and he immediately left the room. ¡°I, Jin Cheng, will save Yang Chen and your Clan Leader¡¯s lives!¡± Here¡¯s an announcement: this book will be available for purchase. Being available means it will be charged. This is an inevitable process for a book and a guarantee for an author¡¯s income. Nobody wants to do something without any return, and the author is no exception. It¡¯s impossible to write for free without seeking any return. As it stands now, the money I make from writing is an essential part of my income. The results after the book is available are particularly important. I hope everyone can give more support. From noon until 10 pm today, I will start a continuous 30-chapter explosion, going crazy in one go! Don¡¯t miss the 30-chapter continuous explosion! Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Chapter 145: Tickling (Seeking Subscription)_l Chapter 148: Chapter 145: Tickling (Seeking Subscription)_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen and Yang Jin He had their eyes covered, and they didn¡¯t know how they were brought to this place. However, when their eyes were uncovered, Yang Chen and Yang Jin He discovered that they were brought to the prison in Liaocheng City, and this single prison cell only held the two of them. At this moment, Yang Chen and Yang Jin He were tightly bound by chains. Soon after, several bodyguards from Liaocheng City walked in from outside. Behind these bodyguards was a young and elegant man, who was none other than the young master Huang known by Yang Chen? ¡°It really is you! ¡± Yang Jin He gritted his teeth and said. Huang Chiyang glanced at Yang Jin He with contempt, then lazily yawned: ¡®You two are not stupid, you can guess that I caught you. Alright, I won¡¯t waste words, do you know why I brought you here?¡± ¡°Want to get the treasures we have?¡± Yang Chen coldly said. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re a smart kid, aren¡¯t you? You know what¡¯s going on, so hurry up and hand them over!¡± The head bodyguard, Sun Youwei, shouted coldly. Huang Chiyang said gently: ¡°Rest assured, you don¡¯t have to be afraid, I¡¯m only after your wealth and not your lives. You see, I let those three people go, didn¡¯t I? I¡¯m a very reasonable person, it¡¯s you who didn¡¯t follow the rules and show your treasures, so don¡¯t blame others for seizing them. Give us those things, and we¡¯ll let you go immediately.¡± Yang Chen sneered at this. Let them go? If it was some naive young man, he might really be deceived by Huang Chiyang¡¯s friendly appearance. But how many people has Yang Chen seen? How could he believe that Huang Chiyang would really let them go? He would probably take their lives as soon as they handed over the treasures. Yang Chen was very clear that under no circumstances could he satisfy these people, because once they were satisfied, their lives would be over. Thinking of this, Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°If you want the treasures, that¡¯s fine. My storage bag is filled with treasures!¡± Upon hearing this, Huang Chiyang narrowed his eyes and ordered the head bodyguard, Sun Youwei. Sun Youwei stepped forward, came to Yang Chen¡¯s side, and forcefully pulled off the storage bag on his waist, checking it thoroughly without any omissions. ¡°You dare to deceive us?¡± Sun Youwei was furious and was about to take action. ¡°If you dare to do that, I guarantee you won¡¯t get any treasure.¡± Yang Chen grinned. ¡°Where have you hidden the treasures?¡± Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression became more and more unpleasant. Yang Jin He sneered: ¡°Where did they go? We¡¯ve sold them all to the Golden Eagle Chamber of Commerce.¡± ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t try to fool me, you people coming out of the Great Wilderness, not knowing where you struck it rich, would never sell all your treasures at once!¡± Huang Chiyang believed in his own judgment, but he didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen and Yang Jin He had hidden the treasures. In fact, Yang Jin He was also curious. Because he had sold all the treasures on his body, he knew that Yang Chen must still have a lot of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures on him. However, when these people searched the storage bags, they couldn¡¯t find anything, which was strange. It¡¯s not surprising that Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t figure it out, because all of Yang Chen¡¯s real treasures were stored in the Mustard Seed Space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River. What was left in the storage bag was all trash. Yang Chen lazily said: ¡°It¡¯s all up to your abilities.¡± Huang Chiyang licked his lips: ¡°Interesting, it seems that both of you are really planning to play this game with me. In that case, I don¡¯t mind playing along. You guys are so stubborn; do you really think that you can leave this prison?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained calm, and then he coldly said: ¡°One day, you can hold me for one day at most!¡± Upon hearing this, both Huang Chiyang and the head bodyguard, Sun Youwei, laughed. ¡°Hahaha, how interesting!¡± ¡°It¡¯s so interesting! Has this kid been scared silly?¡± ¡°Does he think someone will save him?¡± Sun Youwei said: ¡°Young Master Huang, this kid doesn¡¯t have any background, does he?¡± ¡°What kind of background could he have? Just a group of people who crawled out of the Great Wilderness. I¡¯ve seen many like them. They are powerless and insignificant in Liaocheng. Don¡¯t worry, they are safe to deal with. Once they enter this prison, they still think they can leave, how naive.¡± Huang Chiyang said disdainfully. ¡°But it seems that these two are not giving up yet. I¡¯m not in a hurry. I¡¯ll let them experience some pain first, and I¡¯ll come back tomorrow. By then, they¡¯ll naturally speak up. Remember, don¡¯t use too much force and kill them.¡± Sun Youwei licked his lips: ¡°Young Master Huang, rest assured, I¡¯m very precise when handling these matters.¡± Huang Chiyang gave Yang Chen and Yang Jin He a contemptuous look before turning around and leaving. In his eyes, these two were not the first batch of playthings, nor were they the last! Sun Youwei found a whip from somewhere and grinned: ¡°You country bumpkins, you don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you. Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll let you experience our methods.¡± ¡°Hahaha, what kind of bullshit methods? If you have the guts, come at me, and don¡¯t try to scare me with a whip!¡± Yang Jin He laughed wildly. ¡°Whack!¡± Enraged by Yang Jin He¡¯s provocation, Sun Youwei immediately lashed out at him with the whip: ¡°How does it feel? You seem to be very interested in my whip.¡± Sun Youwei was a Spirit Martial Realm master, and his whip instantly caused Yang Jin He to convulse all over his body. However, Yang Jin He endured the pain: ¡°No energy, use more strength!¡± ¡°You!¡± Sun Youwei was furious. Yang Chen witnessed this scene clearly, and a warm current surged in his heart. Yang Jin He¡¯s seemingly foolish action was actually to attract Sun Youwei¡¯s attention. If Yang Jin He didn¡¯t do this, Sun Youwei would most likely strike Yang Chen first. But to protect him, Yang Jin He provoked Sun Youwei and drew his attention towards him. This made Yang Chen feel resentful. He always treated others with respect, and this had always been his way of dealing with things. Thinking of this, Yang Chen coldly said: ¡°That whip doesn¡¯t look painful to be hit with; I¡¯d also like to give it a try.¡± Sun Youwei was already furious. The whip is specially designed for punishing prisoners, and the pain would instantly sweep through the whole body when hit, making it hard to endure. But now? Not only did Yang Jin He bear the pain without making a sound, but the young man beside him even disdainfully asked to taste the whip¡¯s pain? ¡°Yang Chen, you!¡± Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know what Yang Chen was thinking. Didn¡¯t Yang Chen understand his provocation? He was trying to protect Yang Chen from getting hurt. But it was too late for anything to be said. Sun Youwei grabbed the whip, grinning maliciously: ¡°Kid, since you¡¯re so eager to try, I won¡¯t mind letting you taste the pain. Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯re just a little Body Refining Realm cultivator, and I¡¯ll hold back.¡± As soon as these words fell, Sun Youwei lashed Yang Chen with the whip. Yang Chen twisted his neck and yawned indifferently: ¡°What are you doing? Scratching me? ¡° Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 146: Release the Person 1 Chapter 149: Chapter 146: Release the Person 1 Translator: 549690339 Sun Youwei was completely dumbfounded. What on earth had happened? Yang Jin He could bear the pain with determination, which was already shocking enough. However, even if he shocked himself with his determination to tough the pain, he could still understand. But what was going on with Yang Chen? When the whip hit him, it seemed like it didn¡¯t hurt at all. ¡°Die for me!¡± Sun Youwei¡¯s face was filled with rage as he swung the whip again and struck Yang Chen¡¯s body. This time, Sun Youwei undoubtedly added more force. However, Yang Chen remained unmoved, even twisting his neck and saying, ¡°Have you not eaten? You¡¯re struggling even to tickle me! How about this ¨C go back and eat more, otherwise, you won¡¯t even be able to tickle me, and that would be too boring. I¡¯m getting sleepy.¡± Humiliation. This was absolute humiliation. Sun Youwei took a deep breath and whipped Yang Chen a few more times, refusing to believe that Yang Chen could be so tough. However, the result only left him astonished. Yang Chen remained indifferent. Yang Jin He was also dumbfounded by the sight. What was going on? Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem to be toughing it out with determination. Instead, it seemed more like the whip didn¡¯t hurt him when it struck his body. This was naturally due to Yang Chen¡¯s ¡®Tai Chu Divine Body¡¯. The reason Yang Chen dared to provoke Sun Youwei so recklessly was ultimately that with his Tai Chu Divine Body, his pure physical strength might not even be inferior to Yang Jin He, who was at the Spirit Martial Realm. The only difference between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm was the change in True Qi. The strength of one¡¯s body was not directly related to their Martial Arts Cultivation. It depends more on their Cultivation Methods. Therefore, most martial artists would practice techniques to enhance their physical strength, such as the Tai Chu Divine Body, although such techniques are rare and hard to find. This left Sun Youwei, who was whipping Yang Chen, utterly clueless about what was happening. Even the Protective True Qi of a Spirit Martial Realm master could be broken by Yang Chen, who was merely at the Body Refining Realm ¨C how could the whip possibly do anything to Yang Chen? What Sun Youwei didn¡¯t know was that Yang Chen didn¡¯t find this whipping repellent. To others, it might be painful, but to him, who had cultivated the Tai Chu Divine Body, it was actually a great supplement. It¡¯s difficult to cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body to perfection through practice alone. At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s Tai Chu Divine Body had only reached a minor level of success, with a vast gap between it and the perfect state. This required a tempering process, and this tempering process undoubtedly required physical polishing. Sun Youwei didn¡¯t know that with each whip, he was directly helping Yang Chen polish his body. Perhaps at first, Yang Chen felt some pain, but now, he felt no pain at all. ¡°This is really an enjoyable environment for cultivation,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself, delighted. After all, Sun Youwei didn¡¯t dare to kill him. As long as he didn¡¯t kill him, no matter how painful the whipping was, Sun Youwei had to have the strength to do it. With his Tai Chu Divine Body, Yang Chen could transform the pain into power, thereby enhancing his physique. Sun Youwei was also hot-tempered. Seeing that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t submitting, he whipped Yang Chen again and again. Eventually, Sun Youwei grew tired from the whipping. Now, Sun Youwei was drenched in sweat, and the guard beside him said, ¡°Eldest Brother, this kid¡­this kid hasn¡¯t even been beaten so much that his skin broke!¡± ¡°What?!¡± Sun Youwei was so engrossed in the whipping that he didn¡¯t even notice the condition of Yang Chen¡¯s body. Logically speaking, Yang Chen should have been whipped so hard that his flesh was torn. At least Yang Jin He had several obvious wounds on his body after only a few whip lashes. But Yang Chen? He had no injuries at all. ¡°Is this kid a monster?¡± Sun Youwei¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Little did he know, it wasn¡¯t that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any wounds ¨C it was that the moment the wounds appeared, Yang Chen¡¯s Tai Chu Divine Body had already healed them. This process was very quick, making it difficult for the naked eye to detect. To be aware that the physique was tempered with the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, both recovery and resistance to impacts were absolutely top-notch. It wasn¡¯t that Sun Youwei couldn¡¯t hurt Yang Chen, but rather that with brute force alone, without using True Qi, Sun Youwei couldn¡¯t hurt him. To hurt Yang Chen, the best choice would be to incorporate True Qi and techniques into the attack. However, Sun Youwei didn¡¯t dare do that. At this point, though, there was no way he could swallow his anger. Sun Youwei also noticed something fishy: ¡°This kid must have put a lot of effort into his physique. It won¡¯t be easy to harm him with brute force alone. It seems I¡¯ll have to get serious.¡± After saying this, Sun Youwei grabbed the whip, his aura instantly intensifying. True Qi surrounded the whip, indicating that he was really getting serious. But just as Sun Youwei was about to make a move, a sudden shout rang out: ¡°Stop.¡± If someone else had said this, Sun Youwei could have ignored it. However, the one who said it was none other than the instigator of this matter, Huang Chiyang. With an expressionless face, Huang Chiyang opened the door to the prison cell. He was followed by another. This middle-aged man had a striking scar on his face, exuding an imposing presence. Seeing this man, Sun Youwei was taken aback and immediately greeted him respectfully, ¡°Greeting the Commanding Officer!¡± ¡®Greeting the Commanding Officer!¡± Those around didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, and they all shouted their greetings. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. Guard Commander ¡ª it wasn¡¯t hard to deduce that this man was the real leader of the guards. If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t guess that he was saved now, he would be an idiot. Indifferently looking at Huang Chiyang, he coldly said, ¡°Young Master Huang, it¡¯s not even the second day yet, why have you come? Are you worried about my situation? Don¡¯t worry, for now, this guy can¡¯t do anything to me.¡± Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression was extremely awkward, but he remained silent under Yang Chen¡¯s provocation. ¡°Commander¡­¡± That Guard Commander said coldly, ¡°Release them.¡± ¡°Commander, this¡­¡± Sun Youwei glanced at Huang Chiyang. This made the Guard Commander sneer: ¡°What, Sun Youwei, do you listen to me or Huang Chiyang? Do you want to switch the position of the Commander to Huang Chiyang? Huang Chiyang, and you, Sun Youwei, the two of you are quite bold. You dare to randomly arrest people without evidence.¡± Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression was awkward, but he didn¡¯t seem to fear the Guard Commander: ¡°He Liancheng, there¡¯s no need for more nonsense. If you insist on protecting this kid, consider me, Huang Chiyang, defeated!¡± ¡°Humph, release them!¡± Guard Commander He Liancheng exclaimed. ¡°Yes!¡± Sun Youwei was extremely aggrieved, but he had no choice. Naturally, the Commander¡¯s word was law in the Guard. He dared not disobey, so he quickly untied Yang Chen and Yang Jin He.. Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Chapter 147: Sincerity_l Chapter 150: Chapter 147: Sincerity_l Translator: 549690339 Huang Chiyang said coldly, ¡°We will meet again, you kid. I didn¡¯t expect you to be from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. But, this is not over.¡± ¡°Really? I¡¯m curious, what do you want to do next?¡± Yang Chen twisted his neck. Huang Chiyang snorted and left without saying another word. Yang Jinhe felt like he was in a dream. He knew full well what it meant to be the Guard Commander of Liaocheng. That person was the leader of all Liaocheng¡¯s guards, with a Martial Arts Cultivation of at least Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm. In the Great Wilderness, only people like Feng Wuyang could barely contend with him. Yes, it was just barely. Winning or coping with him was simply impossible, as they were not on the same level. Before these masters, Yang Jinhe was nothing. However, the Guard Commander saved them. ¡°Thank you, Commander,¡± Yang Jinhe said gratefully, his heart pounding, unsure of what actually happened. He Liancheng didn¡¯t even glance at Yang Jinhe, focusing solely on Yang Chen: ¡°Young Master Yang, I¡¯m sorry for your trouble. Our Young Master Jin Cheng has specifically instructed me to ensure your safety. Now that I see you are fine, I can rest assured. Young Master Yang, please follow me. Our Young Master is already waiting for you at the banquet.¡± He was also very curious about the background of this young man. It was well known that Jin Cheng was the son of the City Lord Jin Ying, and was commonly called the Golden Eagle Young Master, because he was the successor of Liaocheng. Few people could catch Jin Cheng¡¯s eye, but today, the Young Master explicitly stated wanting to save this young man, which was an extremely rare occurrence. He knew these dirty deeds occurred in his jurisdiction, but he turned a blind eye because he couldn¡¯t solve them. If it wasn¡¯t for Golden Eagle Young Master Jin Cheng¡¯s personal command, he would not have interfered with this matter. Yang Chen appeared composed: ¡°Thank you for your intervention, Commander. By the way, how are my fellow clansmen? ¡°They are all well looked after, but our Young Master Jin Cheng only invited you, as for the others¡­¡± He Liancheng hesitated. Yang Jinhe quickly understood the situation and said, ¡°I miss my fellow clansmen that I spent time with in the prison. I hope the Commander can help me meet them.¡± Seeing Yang Chen, Yang Jinhe, and Guard Commander chatting and laughing together and also mentioning Golden Eagle Young Master, Sun Youwei and the others were shocked, their taces turning pale With trignt. Yang Chen had a connection with the Golden Eagle Young Master? ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± ¡°Huang Chiyang, you¡¯ve gotten us into deep trouble!¡± The few guards knew they were in big trouble this time. They were merely small guards compared to someone who could be associated with Jin Cheng, what did they count as? Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay any attention to the guards¡¯ thoughts, leaving the prison with He Liancheng. Yang Jinhe was taken away to meet the other Yang clan members, but Yang Chen Imew that it was actually a soft detention. If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t save the Golden Eagle Young Master, none of them would be spared, as they would all be killed. He must save them or he wouldn¡¯t be able to guarantee their safety. It wasn¡¯t the Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s fault, as no one would want to take responsibility for their lives. In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen was led to a luxurious mansion. The mansion¡¯s appearance truly showed its extravagance, making Yang Chen gradually believe in Jin Cheng¡¯s identity. He Liancheng secretly eyed Yang Chen, having heard that he came from the Vast Wilderness. However, with his demeanor and calmness, He Liancheng did not believe Yang Chen was just a wild boy from there. In a moment, they arrived in the courtyard, whereupon Jin Cheng, the Golden Eagle Young Master, was seen sitting on a chair while a group of beautiful women were performing a dance with a grand display. ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ve brought him,¡± He Liancheng respectfully said. ¡°Uncle He, please leave us. I¡¯d like to have a private chat with Brother Yang Chen,¡± Jin Cheng said with a warm smile. It was hard to associate him with the lofty City Lord¡¯s successor. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± He Liancheng slightly saluted and then left. Golden Eagle Young Master slowly said: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, please take a seat! ¡± Yang Chen grinned: ¡°At first, I just thought Young Master Jin would save me, but I didn¡¯t expect your identity to be so extraordinary.¡± ¡°Haha, many people can¡¯t figure it out, how a Chamber of Commerce leader like me is related to the City Lord. In fact, my father, Jin Ying, is the City Lord of Liaocheng, and I am his eldest son, Jin Cheng! ¡± Jin Cheng calmly said. Yang Chen nodded: ¡°No wonder Young Master Jin has such an extraordinary air.¡± ¡°But what¡¯s the use of being extraordinary, with this stubborn illness of mine? Brother Yang Chen, it¡¯s all up to you.¡± Jin Cheng stared straight at Yang Chen while holding a cup of tea in his hand. Yang Chen was certain that if he refused to help, Commander He Liancheng would surely take action in the next moment. However, since he had made a promise, there was no reason to go back on it. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Young Master Jin, I can cure your illness. Since we¡¯re all sitting here, let¡¯s be frank with each other. My life is in your hands, and there¡¯s no need for me to lie.¡± ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you really are forthright! I just don¡¯t know what to do about my illness¡­¡± Jin Cheng said impatiently. Seeing Jin Cheng¡¯s urgency, Yang Chen stroked his chin: ¡°Young Master Jin, there¡¯s no need to be so anxious. I will treat you, and in return, you saved me. From now on, we owe each other nothing. But if you help me get my revenge, in the future, I, a Dan Medical practitioner, will be your friend.¡± He deliberately emphasized the two words ¡®Dan Medical¡¯ because he believed his identity as a low-level Dan Medical practitioner would tempt Jin Cheng. Indeed, Jin Cheng squinted his eyes thoughtfully. He was a smart man and, hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, clapped his hands: ¡°Uncle He, order someone to bring the guards Brother Yang Chen wants to see.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen was happy. Jin Cheng was indeed a smart man. Before long, He Liancheng led Sun Youwei and several tightly guarded guards over. At that time, Sun Youwei¡¯s face was expressionless, completely devoid of his initial strength. He looked around woodenly, as if he couldn¡¯t believe how quickly his life¡¯s ups and downs had occurred. Just a moment ago, he imagined himself being able to crush people like ants, and now someone controlled his life and death. Jin Cheng waved his hand: ¡°These guards will be at Brother Yang Chen¡¯s disposal! I wonder if this sincerity is sufficient!¡± Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Chapter 148: Do Not Bully the Poor Youth_1 Chapter 151: Chapter 148: Do Not Bully the Poor Youth_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Young Master Jin is indeed straightforward!¡± Yang Chen said heartily: ¡°However, I didn¡¯t see Huang Chiyang. It seems that Huang Chiyang is a difficult character to deal with.¡± Jin Cheng sighed helplessly: ¡°You¡¯re right, Huang Chiyang is indeed a difficult character to deal with. I¡¯m sorry, brother, I couldn¡¯t help you resolve this hatred in your heart. I can only bring you a few small shrimps to vent your anger.¡± ¡°No problem, but I¡¯m curious about what kind of identity Huang Chiyang has.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but wonder. Anyway, the feud between him and Huang Chiyang was completely established. Whether Huang Chiyang will cause trouble for him in the future, he doesn¡¯t know, but he will definitely cause trouble for Huang Chiyang in the future. To deal with them simply because of a groundless treasure, and even imprison them in jail, really think he Yang Chen is a soft persimmon that can be easily manipulated? He has never been a pushover, and if someone dares to bully him, he will make them regret it! When Jin Cheng heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, he shook his head: ¡°There are two major powers in Liaocheng. One is our City Lord¡¯s Mansion, which is under the jurisdiction of Beishan Main City, and it is orthodox. On the other hand, there is the Huang Family, which has developed in Liaocheng over the years to the point where even our City Lord¡¯s Mansion can hardly control them.¡± ¡°The City Lord¡¯s Mansion can¡¯t control it?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. ¡°The emperor is far away, although we are born orthodox and ruled by Beishan Main City. However, since Beishan Main City is too far away and its help can¡¯t reach us quickly, Huang Family¡¯s attitude towards the City Lord¡¯s Mansion has become increasingly arrogant in recent years. They are the thorns in the eyes and flesh of our City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± Jin Cheng sighed. Yang Chen eventually understood. No wonder Huang Chiyang would be so arrogant and domineering, even the orthodox Liaocheng City Lord Mansion couldn¡¯t deal with them. With this in mind, he naturally didn¡¯t hesitate: ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll settle my accounts with Huang Chiyang later.¡± ¡°Do you really plan to confront Huang Chiyang? To be honest, Little Brother Yang, Huang Chiyang and the Huang Family are not easy to deal with.¡± Jin Cheng was quite curious. Frankly, he thought Yang Chen was overestimating his abilities. You, a wild kid from the Great Wilderness, want to mess with the Huang Family? However, he didn¡¯t say this directly. But Yang Chen was smart and smiled: ¡®Young Master Jin thinks I¡¯m overestimating my abilities?¡± ¡°Hehe, to put it bluntly, there is indeed a little bit of that meaning.¡± Jin Cheng saw Yang Chen was open to discussion, so he didn¡¯t pretend to be polite. Seeing Jin Cheng so candid, Yang Chen was not only not angry, but even looked at Jin Cheng a few more times, and said: ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s somewhat overconfident, but Young Master Jin should know a saying.¡± ¡°What saying?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t bully the young and poor!¡± Yang Chen said calmly. Jin Cheng was slightly taken aback: ¡°Hahaha, good, well said: don¡¯t bully the young and poor!¡± ¡°Young Master Jin, I¡¯m not joking with you. Huang Chiyang initially thought he could handle me, but now, am I not fine?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged. This made Jin Cheng stunned at first, and then he said a few good words in succession, followed by: ¡°Since Brother Yang Chen has so much confidence, I, as an elder brother, naturally have nothing to say. Alright, now, what do you want to do with these small shrimps?¡± As soon as they heard the word disposal, Sun Youwei and his brothers were frightened. Sun Youwei, as the leader, was the smartest and begged: ¡°Young Master Jin, we admit our mistakes. We didn¡¯t recognize Mount Tai and offended your people. If we knew Young Master Chen was close to you, we wouldn¡¯t dare to do anything even if we had ten times the courage.¡± ¡°Your pleas to me are useless. How to deal with you depends on Brother Yang Chen¡¯s words. Your lives are also determined by him!¡± Jin Cheng looked at Sun Youwei and others indifferently, his eyes were contemptuous, as if looking at a few ants. Indeed, to him, these mere bodyguards were just like ants. Their City Lord¡¯s Mansion does not lack a few Spirit Martial Realm early-stage bodyguards. Hearing Jin Cheng¡¯s words, the faces of Sun Youwei and others were full of despair. But Sun Youwei still kneeled down and kowtowed hurriedly: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, we couldn¡¯t recognize Mount Tai and were blinded.¡± ¡°Young Master Chen, please spare us!¡± Yang Chen looked at them coldly, and these people probably did more than just do this to him. There must be countless victims, right? Sun Youwei really had a thick face, he dared to beg Yang Chen for mercy. ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, it¡¯s all Sun Youwei¡¯s order to do this. We are all innocent.¡± ¡°Yes, we are innocent. It¡¯s all Sun Youwei!¡± Sun Youwei¡¯s expression changed and became even more desperate. Yang Chen seemed to have never heard these pleas at all. He didn¡¯t think there were any good people among them. They were all of the same ilk. Then, he said coldly: ¡°Young Master Jin, I am the kind of person who, if others respect me one foot, I will respect them ten feet. However, Sun Youwei and the others never intended to give me a way to survive from the beginning.¡± He didn¡¯t make his words clear. But how smart is Young Master Jin Cheng, who directly waved his hand: ¡°Uncle He, take them down and don¡¯t leave any living mouths!¡± ¡°Understood.¡± He Liancheng knew what it meant, and directly led several people away, as if they were little chicks. In an instant, it was much quieter around Yang Chen. He looked at the bodyguards who were led away and howling, and slowly said: ¡°Young Master Jin trusts me so much, aren¡¯t you afraid that after I kill a few bodyguards, I won¡¯t be able to save your life?¡± Young Master Jin Cheng smiled faintly: ¡°I thought about it, but I thought it through.¡± ¡°How so?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°At first, I indeed had some concerns, but after talking with you for a few sentences, I couldn¡¯t find a reason for you to deceive me! It¡¯s said that a dragon in hiding should not be underestimated, and I was really surprised to see a genius like you appear in the Great Wilderness.¡± Jin Cheng said. This sentence made Yang Chen secretly look at Jin Cheng differently. Honestly, at first, he didn¡¯t think highly of Jin Cheng and only saw him as a smart person. But now it seems that Jin Cheng is a person worth befriending deeply because he has a unique open-mindedness that ordinary people don¡¯t have. With this in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and said straightforwardly: ¡°In fact, Young Master Jin doesn¡¯t have any innate stubborn diseases, nor is he possessed by demons while cultivating. The reason why your constitution is abnormal is due to man-made causes.¡± ¡°What, man-made?¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s expression changed in an instant. ¡®Where is this coming from?¡± ¡°There is a poison in the world, called Cui Ling San, which is extremely harmful. It has a remarkable effect on martial artists in the Spirit Martial Realm. This poison is very suitable to be placed in tea, and it¡¯s not surprising that Young Master Jin likes to drink tea.¡± Yang Chen said. Jin Cheng was suddenly taken aback, and he increasingly believed that Yang Chen could cure him. Because what Yang Chen said, none of them were inconsistent with his situation. ¡°You¡¯re right, I do like to drink tea on weekdays..¡± Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: Chapter 149: Using the Enemy’s Plan Against Them 1 Chapter 152: Chapter 149: Using the Enemy¡¯s Plan Against Them 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°¡®l¡¯nls poison IS colorless ana cnrncult to discern. Even wnen cussowea m tea, it¡¯s hard to notice. Only by carefully smelling the strange scent in the tea can one detect the subtleties within. Once this poison enters the body, it becomes fatal to a martial artist at the Spirit Martial Realm level.¡± ¡°How so?¡± Jin Cheng was shocked and eager for more information. Yang Chen said with a solemn expression: ¡°Since this poison is called Cui Ling San, it¡¯s because it prevents martial artists from refining spiritual energy and integrating it into their body. Without refining spiritual energy, they naturally cannot convert it into True Qi and improve their martial arts cultivation. A master in the Spirit Martial Realm relies on the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth as sustenance. Young Master Jin Cheng, if you haven¡¯t consumed spiritual energy for years, your physical condition would naturally become abnormal and uncomfortable.¡± ¡°But I feel like I can still absorb Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi,¡± Jin Cheng said, puzzled. ¡°That¡¯s just an illusion. The true brilliance of Cui Ling San lies here. The word ¡®cui¡¯ indicates the real mystery of Cui Ling San. Those who are poisoned don¡¯t even know they have been poisoned,¡± Yang Chen simply said. ¡°This¡­¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s expression turned serious. According to Yang Chen, all the symptoms Jin Cheng displayed could be explained. Yang Chen hinted further, ¡°Moreover, I should remind you, Young Master Jin Cheng, that since you were poisoned through tea, you must be cautious of the people around you.¡± He only pointed this out; it was up to Jin Cheng to consider his advice. Jin Cheng¡¯s expression changed visibly. But soon, he calmed down: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, is there a solution?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not difficult to solve. I can easily prescribe dozens of remedies for you, Young Master Jin Cheng,¡± Yang Chen said with a grin. ¡°And the medicine is effective immediately. However, I want to know, won¡¯t you use your illness to counteract the enemy¡¯s scheme?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng suddenly felt enlightened. Counteracting the enemy¡¯s scheme¡­ What a brilliant idea! Jin Cheng laughed heartily: ¡°Brother Yang Chen has awakened me from my slumber with just one sentence! So far, I still have no clue as to who poisoned me. However, your words have indeed made me realize an opportunity. If I counteract the enemy¡¯s scheme and investigate the culprit who framed me, it may not be difficult.¡± With this thought, he started to appreciate Yang Chen even more. A boy of only fourteen or fifteen years old could come up with such a brilliant strategy, which was truly astonishing. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about Jin Cheng¡¯s opinion of him. He had made this suggestion out of goodwill. At this moment, he took out a brush and ink, wrote down the treatment method, and handed it directly to Jin Cheng: ¡°Here is the prescription to cure your stubborn ailment, Young Master Jin. It will take effect within three days, and there will be no side effects. However, the medicinal ingredients are relatively rare, and that is beyond my control.¡± Jin Cheng glanced at the prescription Yang Chen had written down: ¡°I will gather the necessary materials. Although they are rare, it¡¯s not a problem for me. Alright, Brother Yang Chen, you may leave now.¡± This surprised Yang Chen: ¡°Young Master Jin Cheng, aren¡¯t you going to wait for the results before letting me go?¡± ¡°Sometimes, trust doesn¡¯t have to be established by waiting for results, otherwise, it would be too disheartening. I trust Brother Yang Chen. Uncle He, take Brother Yang Chen to meet his clansmen, and have someone escort him out of the city. Make sure those vile villains don¡¯t have any opportunity to take advantage of us,¡± Jin Cheng ordered. The vile villain he was referring to was naturally Huang Chiyang, who had a feud with Yang Chen. Yang Chen was secretly grateful. Jin Cheng was indeed a person worth befriending. Realizing this, he also said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t put up pretenses!¡± He Liancheng, who had entered the room at some point, said: ¡°Young Master Chen, please!¡± Jin Cheng smiled: ¡°I hope the Gravity Pills can arrive sooner. When they reach you, my brother, let¡¯s talk again!¡± ¡°I also hope that Young Master Jin will find the true culprit behind your poisoning soon,¡± Yang Chen said indifferently, then left with He Liancheng. Not long after, He Liancheng took Yang Chen to Yang Wu and the others. As Yang Chen had predicted, Yang Wu, Yang Jinhe, and the others were placed under house arrest by Jin Cheng. Despite this, their treatment was relatively good ¨C at least the guards of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion did not mistreat them. Seeing Yang Chen return safely, Yang Wu said with a bitter expression, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry. If it weren¡¯t for me, you would never have been imprisoned and humiliated by those guards.¡± ¡°Haha, Yang Wu, it¡¯s all in the past, so don¡¯t worry about it. I¡¯m fine now, aren¡¯t I? And it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as I made a valuable new friend,¡± Yang Chen laughed. Yang Wu saw that Yang Chen was indeed unharmed, which made him feel relieved. ¡°However, the Clan Leader¡­¡± Yang Wu looked at Yang Jinhe with several wounds on his body and felt even more guilty. Yang Jinhe waved his hand, ¡°Yang Wu, it¡¯s only natural for young people to make mistakes, and the greater the ability to correct them, the better. It¡¯s not too late for you to realize your mistakes now. One day, you will have a place in the Yang family, and by then, you will know how valuable today¡¯s lesson is. A true man knows when to endure. Don¡¯t take today¡¯s events too much to heart.¡± Upon hearing Yang Jinhe¡¯s advice, Yang Wu felt better, nodded forcefully, and kept the lesson of the day in mind. Yang Yuan was not so kind to Yang Wu. He stepped forward and scolded, ¡°I¡¯ll deal with you properly when we get back.¡± By comparison, Elder Yang was more observant, looking intently at the guards behind Yang Chen, and asked, ¡°Yang Chen, who are these people?¡± Yang Chen responded with a faint smile, ¡°Young Master Jin and I hit it off well, and he was concerned about our safety on the way, hence, these guards. They will escort us out of the city to a safe place to prevent any villains from taking advantage of us.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Both Yang Jinhe and Elder Yang were astonished. They could somewhat guess that the situation was related to Yang Chen¡¯s successful treatment but were amazed that Yang Chen managed to befriend Golden Eagle Young Master from Liaocheng in such a short time. Especially since Yang Jinhe knew very well that Golden Eagle Young Master was a high-ranking figure in the Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion. For someone from the Great Wilderness, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion was an astonishing concept. Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s status was unparalleled in the Great Wilderness. Yang Chen had only been in Liaocheng for two days and had already befriended the Golden Eagle Young Master. It was unbelievable and seemed like a dream. Particularly since Golden Eagle Young Master was so considerate as to send them on their way with guards, it could not have been more timely.. Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Chapter 150: Advancing to the Spirit Martial Realm_1 Chapter 153: Chapter 150: Advancing to the Spirit Martial Realm_1 Translator: 549690339 Just like that, escorted by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion guards, Yang Chen¡¯s party safely left the city. Watching Yang Chen and his party leave, He Liancheng stood motionless. Before long, Jin Cheng, the Golden Eagle Young Master, appeared as if from nowhere, looking in the direction Yang Chen and his party left: ¡°Someone¡¯s following them, right?¡± ¡°Young Master, everything is arranged properly. There is no chance for Huang Chiyang to take advantage. But does it really have to go this far? Yang Chen is still just a young man. It might be too hasty to let him go before your condition shows any improvement,¡± He Liancheng expressed his concerns. Jin Cheng spoke kindly, ¡°Uncle Liancheng, if everything always went according to plan, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to win people over.¡± ¡°Young Master, do you want to win over this country bumpkin?¡± He Liancheng couldn¡¯t quite believe it. He only thought that He Liancheng was trying to save his own life through Yang Chen¡¯s skills. Jin Cheng continued, ¡°This chronic illness of mine has been treated by Dan Medical experts before. But wha¡¯t the result? I think Uncle Liancheng should Imow that. As for Yang Chen, he immediately guaranteed to heal me as soon as he appeared. This confidence alone is incomparable to those Dan Medical experts. Moreover, don¡¯t call Yang Chen a country bumpkin.¡± Worried, He Liancheng asked, ¡°What if that kid is lying to you, Young Master?¡± Jin Cheng replied, ¡°If he can deceive me, it¡¯s also his skill. Yang Chen is not a fool. He should know that even if he interfered with us in the Great Wilderness, it still wouldn¡¯t help him, right? So, what¡¯s wrong with winning over a Dan Medical expert?¡± Jin Cheng muttered, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m trying to win him over not only because he¡¯s a Dan Medical expert.¡± He Liancheng was puzzled, ¡°What other plans do you have, Young Master?¡± ¡°Yang Chen is extraordinary in appearance and manner. His words always give me a mysterious feeling. Throughout my life, I¡¯ve met a lot of people along with my father, but none of the younger generation have ever remained inscrutable to me. This kid, at just fourteen or fifteen years old, has reached this level¡­¡± Jin Cheng took a deep breath, ¡°He¡¯s worth winning over!¡± ¡°But what if Huang Chiyang tries something on their way back¡­¡± He Liancheng continued to worry. Jin Cheng replied with a faint smile, ¡°Transporting the Gravity Pills is their responsibility. If Yang Chen can¡¯t handle even that, then my high opinion of him is unwarranted. Don¡¯t worry, Yang Chen may not be able to deal with Huang Chiyang, but it¡¯s not easy for Huang Chiyang to deal with him either. At least, he didn¡¯t suffer at Huang Chiyang¡¯s hands, did he?¡± At that, He Liancheng suddenly realized the truth. Exactly, Huang Chiyang is a cunning person, and yet when Yang Chen first arrived in Liaocheng, he didn¡¯t suffer at Huang Chiyang¡¯s hands. That was quite an accomplishment in itself. Although Yang Chen had relied on the relationship with Jin Cheng to some extent afterward, wasn¡¯t it also thanks to Yang Chen¡¯s own abilities that Jin Cheng stepped in? This young man¡­ Fearing retaliation, Yang Jinhe chose to take a detour back to the Great Wilderness. The journey went smoothly, with no major incidents. This trip to the Great Wilderness may have been full of surprises, but everything worked out well in the end. Elder Yang and Yang Jinhe were delighted with the outcome. When they returned to the clan, they immediately ordered the Yang family¡¯s Alchemist to mass-produce Gravity Pills so they could start their first collaboration with Golden Eagle Young Master. Friendship is not built on feelings alone; it also needs common interests to maintain it. These matters were naturally not Yang Chen¡¯s concern. As soon as he returned to the Yang family, he announced that he would close himself off for ten days! These ten days of seclusion were not meaningless for Yang Chen. This time, his intention was nothing more than to break through to the Spirit Martial Realm! Yes, Yang Chen had already reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm, and breaking through to the Spirit Martial Realm was just a matter of time. He lacked that moment when everything would fall into place. These breakthroughs heavily depend on this moment. If you don¡¯t understand the situation and rush to break through, you will likely fail miserably. So initially, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry to attempt a breakthrough. It was only after returning to the Yang family from the ancient Great Wilderness that he finally felt the time was right. The lack of strength and passivity he experienced after arriving in Liaocheng ignited Yang Chen¡¯s desire to become stronger. He knew that within the Great Wilderness, he could be considered an expert without entering the Spirit Martial Realm, but outside the Great Wilderness, he would find it difficult to make any progress unless he reached the Spirit Martial Realm. And that was his goal ¨C the Spirit Martial Realm! With this thought, Yang Chen immediately closed himself off. With a massive stock of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Yang Chen refined several elixirs that were beneficial to his breakthrough attempt into the Spirit Martial Realm. He secluded himself for a full ten days in conjunction with these elixirs. The ten days passed in an instant. When it was time for Yang Chen to come out of seclusion, a crowd formed outside his courtyard. Leading the group were Yang Jinhe and Elder Yang. There were also some young men from the Yang family, and high-level members of the family were all very interested in the results of Yang Chen¡¯s seclusion. After all, everyone was curious about Yang Chen¡¯s current level of Martial Arts Cultivation. Elder Yang asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what¡¯s Yang Chen¡¯s level of Martial Arts strength now?¡± ¡°As the Clan Leader, I don¡¯t know either. But I think Yang Chen¡¯s seclusion this time might be to reach the peak of the Body Refining Realm,¡± said Yang Jinhe. ¡°Is it that fast?¡± some high-ranking clan members asked in surprise. Yang Jin He replied with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. While I may be overestimating this kid, hasn¡¯t Yang Chen always surprised us? If we try to think highly of him, perhaps the result will be as we expected. If we follow normal thinking, we may not be able to guess what this kid is thinking.¡± Another person chimed in, ¡°Indeed, last time Yang Chen demonstrated an astonishing level of Martial Arts Cultivation. This time, he can only have gotten stronger.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just the current situation of our Yang family, with Elder Yang Si¡­¡± Yang Jin He waved his hand, ¡°If Yang Chen has truly reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm, then it¡¯s necessary to tell him as well. After all, he¡¯s a pillar of our family.¡± ¡°I wonder how Yang Chen¡¯s seclusion went this time.¡± As everyone outside discussed fervently, Yang Chen continued to cultivate in seclusion. Anyone observing closely would notice an invisible gas surrounding Yang Chen at this moment. This gas circled around Yang Chen¡¯s body ¡ª wasn¡¯t Protective True Qi the trademark of a Spirit Martial Realm expert? This True Qi wavered inconsistently, sometimes strong and sometimes weak, still not stable. At that moment, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes. Immediately, the surrounding True Qi seemed to stabilize under his control. Yang Chen smiled, ¡°Spirit Martial Realm, success!¡± Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 151: Shocking the Group_l Chapter 154: Chapter 151: Shocking the Group_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Congratulations, Young Master, on entering the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± In the Eight Extremities Flowing River, the mermaid girl Rainbow said excitedly. Yang Chen smiled, feeling the difference in his body compared to when he was in the Body Refining Realm. He could sense a transformation in his body, a breakthrough that transcended everything. ¡°True Qi, is this True Qi?¡± Yang Chen flicked his wrist and a layer of True Qi swept out, grabbing a nearby vase. Upon his intent, Yang Chen then controlled the True Qi, lifting the vase. This was the Spirit Martial Realm. With a layer of True Qi, it was like having countless extra limbs to reach out. Compared to the Body Refining Realm, it was a qualitative leap. ¡°In addition to that, the Sea of Consciousness formed by the power of my soul has gradually taken shape in my mind. With the control of the Sea of Consciousness, it is much easier to control the power of the soul than in the Body Refining Realm,¡± muttered Yang Chen. The biggest difference between the Body Refining Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm was the presence of Qi and Spirit. These two were commonly referred to as essence. People often speak of essence, Qi, and spirit. That is, after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, Qi and Spirit become controllable from their previously intangible state. Martial artists can draw them out by absorbing Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi and use them for themselves. ¡°However, my Sea of Consciousness is very small, with only a tiny space. Obviously, the power of my Sea of Consciousness is weak,¡± murmured Yang Chen. ¡°I¡¯m far behind Rainbow. When I have the opportunity, I must try to persuade Rainbow to bring the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method to me.¡± Thinking of this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, feeling like he was doing something sneaky. But he had to admit that the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method was indeed top-notch and even could be said to be leading the entire Human Race. Countless people dreamed of cultivating the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method, but unfortunately, the Fishpeople Tribe was so rare that their Divine Soul Cultivation Method was even harder to obtain. There was no way to get the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method by any means. You want to Soul Search? How can you Soul Search when others¡¯ soul research is far ahead of yours? Yang Chen knew there was no need to rush this matter. Although he had made a deal with the Fishpeople Tribe, neither side had reached a level of complete trust. This matter could only be taken slowly and couldn¡¯t be rushed. If he pushed too hard, it might not achieve a good result. But with the basic power of the soul, Yang Chen covered his soul and immediately sensed the movement outside the courtyard. ¡°Hmm? So many people.¡± Yang Chen was surprised, then understood. Now in the Yang family, his status was unusual, and his every move would attract special attention. Presumably, the people of the Yang family outside the courtyard were also curious about the results of his retreat. Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled and walked out. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen has come out of the retreat.¡± As Yang Chen emerged from his retreat, the Yang Family members outside the courtyard became extremely lively. Yang Jinhe stood in the front, looking at Yang Chen now and couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously, ¡°Yang Chen, congratulations on your retreat. I don¡¯t know how fruitful your retreat this time was?¡± ¡°It has reached my expected results,¡± Yang Chen said lightly with a smile. ¡°Oh? Then, is your current Martial Arts Cultivation at the Refinement Realm Ninth Stage or Refinement Realm Peak?¡± Yang Jinhe said unavoidably. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned for a moment and then realized. That¡¯s right, the Yang family members didn¡¯t know anything about his current cultivation level. Thinking of this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Then he shook his whole body, and his aura became extremely strong, while his True Qi surged, causing the wind and trees around him to sway subtly. Seeing this scene, many perceptive Yang Family high-level members were shocked, their eyes wide. Unquestionably, Yang Jinhe was the most amazed. He was the only one in the Yang family to reach the Spirit Martial Realm besides Yang Zhengyi. However, he only managed to enter the Spirit Martial Realm by luck. While Yang Zhengyi, as the pillar of the Yang family, had reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Jinhe only reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm. Despite being in the Spirit Martial Realm for more than ten years, his cultivation level has not improved at all. And for the Yang family, such a large clan, having only two Spirit Martial Realm experts showed how terrifying the threshold for reaching it was compared to the Body Refining Realm. Even many Small Clans didn¡¯t have any Spirit Martial Realm experts. The Yang family being considered as a Middle-ranking Tribe was due to Yang Zhengyi¡¯s Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm cultivation. And now Yang Chen¡­ ¡°This is the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s pupils shrank sharply, and he could hardly believe what he was seeing, his heart surging with shock. Yang Chen¡¯s surging True Qi was the perfect proof of the Spirit Martial Realm. Yang Chen had entered the Spirit Martial Realm, with no doubt about it ¡ª a genuine Spirit Martial Realm expert. ¡°What!¡± ¡°Spirit Martial Realm, are you kidding? Yang Chen actually entered the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear the Clan Leader himself? And Yang Chen¡¯s strong aura around him is exactly the same as the Spirit Martial Realm experts I¡¯ve seen before!¡± ¡°How old is Yang Chen this year?¡± ¡°Fourteen, he¡¯s fourteen, I remember clearly.¡± Yang Yuan exclaimed in the crowd, ¡°Yang Chen entered the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen, even more of a demon than Zhang Meiren back then!¡± A fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm expert, the first in the Great Wilderness¡¯ history, was even more talented than Zhang Meiren at that time. Theoretically, with the conditions of the Great Wilderness, entering the Spirit Martial Realm before the age of thirty could be considered a genius. Zhang Meiren was able to enter it before the age of eighteen, which was extremely talented in itself. And Yang Chen broke that record, at fourteen years old! He was even more demon-like than Zhang Meiren. ¡°Our Yang family has produced an unparalleled genius!¡± ¡°An absolute unparalleled genius, a fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm expert.¡± Many of the high-ranking elders in the Yang family cried out, even Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t help wiping away tears of excitement, ¡°Haha, our Yang family has truly risen to become one of the Great Tribes this time. A fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm experts, what do our Yang family have to fear against those Great Tribes with time on our side?¡± As Gu Mingyue heard that her Young Master had become a Spirit Martial Realm expert in the crowd, her delicate body trembled, silently looking at Yang Chen with tears of excitement. Though she didn¡¯t know much about the martial arts path, she knew the significance of the Spirit Martial Realm, which represented the true peak of the Great Wilderness. Although Yang Chen did not like being praised, he didn¡¯t reject it either. Only when the voices of discussion subsided a little did he speak up, ¡°Clan Leader, it was just a retreat. Was it necessary for you to personally wait for my emergence?¡± Yang Jinhe laughed, ¡°It was necessary, absolutely necessary. Yang Chen, seeing you become a Spirit Martial Realm expert is a great relief to me. At least, regarding Fourth Elder¡¯s matter, I can finally feel at ease.¡± Hearing the unusual words of Yang Jinhe, Yang Chen furrowed his brows and asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what happened to Fourth Elder?¡± Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Chapter 152: The Plan_l Chapter 155: Chapter 152: The Plan_l Translator: 549690339 Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity, Yang Jinhe glanced around and then said: ¡°Everyone disperse. Second Master, come with me and Yang Chen inside to discuss this in detail.¡± Upon hearing Yang Jinhe¡¯s order, the upper echelon of the clan dispersed. Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang followed Yang Chen into the house. This made Yang Chen even more puzzled. After inviting Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang to sit down, he asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what on earth has happened to Fourth Elder¡­ ?¡± ¡°This is what happened.¡± Yang Jinhe sighed: ¡°Fourth Elder disappeared out of thin air a few days ago.¡± ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen exclaimed. ¡°How did this happen?¡± ¡°I¡¯m also puzzled about this matter, but so far there¡¯s still no clue. Fourth Elder¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Body Refining Realm Peak. He¡¯s only one step away from the Spiritual Martial Realm. He can even exchange a few moves with someone in the Spiritual Martial Realm. In our Yang Family, besides me and the Great Elder, he is undoubtedly the best martial artist.¡± Yang Jinhe said, frowning. Second Master Yang also looked concerned: ¡°Fourth Brother just mysteriously vanished.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen pondered, ¡°Clan Leader, do you have any clues about this?¡± ¡°There is one. The Great Elder and I have led a large group of people to patrol the surrounding area and discovered traces of True Qi turbulence in the air. The Great Elder said the True Qi turbulence seemed more like the True Qi fluctuations generated by the Third Master¡¯s cultivation method. It¡¯s very likely that the Bandit Gang is behind it.¡± Yang Jinhe said helplessly, ¡°However, True Qi fluctuations can¡¯t really prove anything. We are only speculating, and it¡¯s hard to say that the Bandit Gang did this.¡± ¡°Even though there¡¯s no evidence, since there¡¯s such suspicion, it means there¡¯s a high possibility that the Bandit Gang is involved. They still can¡¯t let go of the incident from last time, and they¡¯re planning to take revenge on our Yang Family.¡± Yang Chen pondered momentarily before saying so. Yang Jinhe shook his head: ¡°I¡¯ve considered everything you¡¯ve said. So now I strictly prohibit the clan members from leaving the Yang Family. However, this is just a temporary measure, and it¡¯s hard to achieve a fundamental effect. What¡¯s more, we have no idea whether the Bandit Gang killed the Fourth Elder.¡¯ ¡°The Bandit Gang truly hates me. They might not have hurt the Fourth Elder. If they really wanted to kill him, there¡¯s no need for the Third Master to act personally. There are many people in the Bandit Gang who could kill Fourth Elder.¡± Yang Chen said slowly. ¡°You have a point. But they have only captured the Fourth Elder so far and made no other moves, which doesn¡¯t make sense.¡± Yang Jinhe said, puzzled. Yang Chen smirked, ¡°If I were in their shoes, I would choose the same course of action. It¡¯s because they want to put pressure on the nerves of our Yang Family. When our family is terrified and panicking, they would strike, and more people would agree with the idea of handing me over.¡± This move played upon people¡¯s hearts. Indeed, the Yang Family is currently as solid as a rock, united as one. But if someone dies today and someone else dies tomorrow, with the ultimate cause being Yang Chen, when the Bandit Gang demands the Yang Family to hand over Yang Chen, will the Yang Family still choose not to comply? Will Yang Jinhe refuse? How about the other senior members of the clan? There¡¯s no lack of weak-willed people everywhere. ¡°If this is true, those bandits are just too hateful!¡± Second Master Yang said through gritted teeth. Yang Chen stroked his chin, ¡°Actually, I think we don¡¯t need to focus on who took action, but consider it from a different perspective.¡± Yang Jinhe now held Yang Chen¡¯s opinions in high regard, knowing that his mind was not comparable to ordinary youths. Since the Liao City incident, he took his suggestions seriously, especially now that Yang Chen had reached the Spiritual Martial Realm. ¡°Yang Chen, what do you have in mind?¡± Yang Jinhe asked. Second Master Yang was also curious. Yang Chen said, ¡°I might be rash in saying this, but I think it¡¯s not necessarily an issue without merit. Clan Leader, Second Master, think about it. Fourth Elder was usually in charge of guarding Wuji Pavilion, and he rarely leaves the Yang Family. How could the Bandit Gang precisely calculate where Fourth Elder was going and act at the most accurate time when he left the Yang Family?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Hearing this, Yang Jinhe suddenly pondered, ¡°Could it be that the Bandit Gang has been hiding in the dark, and as soon as anyone goes out, they take action?¡± ¡°If that were the case, there would be more than one captured person, not just the Fourth Elder. They want to capture the high-level members of the Yang Family, or those who can pose a threat to me. But in reality, how did the Bandit Gang know about my good relationship with Fourth Elder? How did they know when he would go out?¡± Yang Chen asked several questions in a row. If Yang Jinhe still couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on, then he would have been a Clan Leader in vain. At this moment, he said solemnly, ¡°Are you suggesting that there is a traitor from the Bandit Gang within our Yang Family?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s very likely.¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Second Master Yang and Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t help but gasp. ¡°Yang Chen, who do you think it might be?¡± Yang Jinhe asked. Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to speak. He couldn¡¯t be careless about this kind of thing. In fact, he had long suspected that there was a mole in the Yang Family, but since there was no proof, he had no way of voicing it out. But now, it¡¯s not the time for him to consider these matters. Whether it¡¯s his identity or his martial arts strength, he¡¯s not afraid to bear the consequences of suspecting someone to be a traitor. With that in mind, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Before leaving the Yang Family, did Fourth Elder meet anyone?¡± Second Master Yang stroked his chin, ¡°According to my investigation, the last person Fourth Brother met before leaving the Yang Family was Yang Heng!¡± ¡°Yang Heng?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Yang Heng, Yang Wu¡¯s younger brother, was also the person who initially held a grudge against him. However, as his martial arts prowess grew and his position in the Yang Family rose, Yang Heng became much more low-key. Had it not been for Yang Wu¡¯s reminder, Yang Chen might have thought that Yang Heng would stop provoking him. But since Yang Wu warned him, Yang Chen has been on guard against Yang Heng. Now it seems that Yang Heng is indeed not as peaceful as Yang Wu said. Of course, Second Master Yang¡¯s words alone didn¡¯t prove anything. Yang Chen had his own plan. ¡°Could this matter be related to Yang Heng?¡± Second Master Yang couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°It¡¯s hard to say for now, but I have a plan to lure the snake out of the hole.¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°What plan?¡± Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang both looked astonished. ¡°Since the Bandit Gang wants to capture people who pose a threat to me, let¡¯s play along.¡± Yang Chen laughed. He had taught Jin Cheng a lesson using this same move before, but he didn¡¯t expect to use it so soon on himself. Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang immediately understood Yang Chen¡¯s words.. Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Chapter 153: Spies from Various Clans_l Chapter 156: Chapter 153: Spies from Various Clans_l Translator: 549690339 Nobody knew about the conversation between Yang Chen, Second Master Yang, and Yang Jinhe. Three days later, in Second Master Yang¡¯s courtyard. Second Master Yang stood with his hands behind his back, speaking to his Alchemy Boy Xu San: ¡°Xu San, I¡¯m going to the Li Family Commerce Association to buy some materials to make elixirs. Keep an eye on this courtyard and don¡¯t let anyone in. If someone asks, just tell them I¡¯m gone.¡± ¡°Yes, Second Master.¡± Xu San replied with a flattering smile. Without further ado, Second Master Yang turned and left. Xu San watched Second Master Yang¡¯s figure disappear and gradually revealed a cold smile: ¡°Wait until you come back? Hehe, Second Master, do you still have a chance to come back? If you hadn¡¯t been impressed by Yang Chen and bewitched by him, maybe I could have begged Third Master to spare your life. But it¡¯s a pity you chose the wrong path. On this trip to the Li Family Commerce Association, you don¡¯t need to come back.¡± With that thought, Xu San quietly left the mansion, then slipped away unnoticed from the Yang Family through a small path. Not long after leaving the Yang family, Xu San sneaked into a deserted place and then whistled three times. Immediately afterward, a rough-looking horse thief appeared in front of Xu San and said, ¡°Xu San, isn¡¯t the Yang family strictly forbidden to go out? How did you manage to come out?¡± ¡°How can the Yang family restrict their people from going out for a lifetime? Not to mention anything else, the profits of the Gravity Pill alone require them to go to the Li Family Commerce Association every month. It¡¯s impossible to keep everyone from going out. Besides, I know a small path out of the Yang family, so naturally, I have my ways of sneaking out.¡± Xu San chuckled. Xu San grinned and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, how could there be a tail? The Yang family members are not immortals; they wouldn¡¯t guess.¡± ¡°Alright, do you have any news to report this time?¡± The horse thief asked. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s big news. Second Master Yang is on his way to the Li Family Commerce Association right now. You should strike, intercept him on the way. As long as you catch him, there¡¯s no reason Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t submit. Talent-spotter Second Master Yang promoted Yang Chen, and he can¡¯t ignore him.¡± Xu San said viciously. ¡°Oh? If that¡¯s the case, we have another card to threaten Yang Chen to submit. If your information is accurate, Third Master will reward you generously.¡± The horse thief said with a treacherous smile. ¡°Haha, we¡¯re all on the same side. We¡¯ll talk about this later.¡± Xu San was a smooth talker, so his modesty felt refreshing. But one could still see a hint of desire for rewards in his eyes. ¡°Alright, you go back for now to avoid suspicion. We can¡¯t waste any time, we have to seize the opportunity to catch Second Master Yang before he goes to the Li Family Commerce Association.¡± The horse thief said slowly. ¡°Wish you great success!¡± Xu San hurriedly said. Upon finishing his words, the horse thief was about to leave. However, at that moment, a sudden sharp yell: ¡°Want to leave? Hehe, where do you plan to go today?¡± As the words fell, Yang Jinhe gradually appeared, accompanied by a number of Yang family members, including Second Master Yang and Yang Chen. Second Master Yang, who had been hiding in the shadows, witnessed the whole scene of Xu San¡¯s betrayal. At this moment, he closed his eyes in pain and said, ¡°Xu San, when Yang Chen first used this plan to lure the snake from its hole, I didn¡¯t think you would betray me. At least I didn¡¯t think the mole would be you. When I picked you up and raised you for more than ten years, treating you like my own grandson, how could you betray me?¡± Seeing Second Master Yang and the Yang family members appear, Xu San¡¯s heart sank instantly as he opened his eyes wide in disbelief. The horse thief who had met with Xu San was even more shocked, exclaiming: ¡°Xu San, you little bastard, you¡¯ve ruined me!¡± At this time, Xu San, not caring if he had betrayed the horse thief, knew that with the appearance of the Yang family members, there was no chance for him and the horse thief to resist. He hurriedly explained, ¡°Second Master, don¡¯t listen to Yang Chen¡¯s confusion. I¡¯ve been wronged. Don¡¯t listen to him.¡± ¡°Listen to him? Hehe, do I need others to bewitch all this? Or do you think my old eyes are blinded?¡± Second Master Yang scolded. Xu San was suddenly shocked, realizing that his conversation with the horse thief had been completely overheard by Second Master Yang. Thinking of this, he said despairingly, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s you again. Why did you suspect me of being a spy? I hid so well that it was impossible to be discovered.¡± ¡°You did a great job covering your tracks, but unfortunately, I still detected hostility towards me from you.¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Xu San clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Just based on this, you suspected I colluded with the horse thieves?¡± Yang Chen yawned lazily, ¡°Besides you, I do have other suspects, but you¡¯re the one I suspect most.¡± ¡°Why!¡± Xu San couldn¡¯t help but feel resentful in his heart. He couldn¡¯t figure it out. Theoretically, he should be the one who would least likely be suspected by anyone. Because he had been picked up by Second Master Yang since childhood. Yang Chen looked at Xu San and simply said, ¡°It¡¯s very simple because your family name is Xu!¡± These words made Xu San¡¯s heart jump, ¡°How can it be, how can it be.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing impossible. If I¡¯m not mistaken, Xu Hu should be related to you. Actually, I¡¯ve always wondered how Third Master found me so quickly during the Adult Assembly. After thinking about it for a while, I realized that compared to others, you have the highest motive to inform Third Master of everything without being noticed,¡± Yang Chen said. Of course, just these two points were not enough for him to confirm Xu San¡¯s identity. The most important point was the horse thief Xu Kun, whom he had killed in the Demon Beast Mountain! Yes, through his memory search, he learned that the Spiritual Martial Realm horse thief¡¯s name was Xavier Earth, and in his memory, he found traces of Xu San. Xu San was the son Xavier Earth had left behind when he violated the women of the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness. Once like Xu San, many characters played the role of horse thieves after violating women. Those who were born with good talents were raised and developed by them. Those who were not talented were planted in various tribes as servants on the surface but were informants for the horse thieves. Xu San was one of them.. Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Chapter 154: Battle Against the Spirit Martial Realm 1 Chapter 157: Chapter 154: Battle Against the Spirit Martial Realm 1 Translator: 549690339 Xu Huts talent was good, so he was adopted by the Horse-thief Gang. Because of Xu Kun, he became a disciple under the Third Master. However, Xu San was not so fortunate. Due to his poor physique, he was abandoned since childhood. If no one adopted him, he would be left to fend for himself. If someone did adopt him, he would become a spy for the adopter¡¯s household. This was the Horse-thief Gangs approach, but it was also the tragedy of people like Xu San. Because they couldn¡¯t tell whom they should help. Since his childhood, Xu San was raised by Elder Yang, but only because of Xu Kun¡¯s son, he turned to help the Horse-thief Gang. It must be said that Xu San couldn¡¯t tell right from wrong. Yang Chen knew early on that Xu San was a spy. However, he never mentioned it. Because he knew very well that Elder Yang trusted Xu San very much. Accusing Xu San abruptly would only create a rift between Yang Chen and Elder Yang. Although he knew it, he never mentioned it. He knew that one day, an opportunity would arise for him to expose Xu San¡¯s true face. There was no need to rush things. Now, it was clearly an appropriate opportunity. A person can be free from suspicion, but Xu San was obviously tainted. At this point, the truth had become undeniable, and Xu San became desperate. He shouted, ¡°The Yang family never treated me as one of their own. Is it wrong for me to betray you? Hahaha, the Horse-thief Gang has promised me many benefits, following them is the right choice. What has the Yang family given me? I am nothing more than a servant, a mere lackey! How could I, Xu San, be content with being just a servant!¡± ¡°Yes, the Horse-thief Gang has promised you many benefits, but how many have you actually obtained? You think you¡¯re a servant in the Yang family, but are you not a servant in the Horse-thief Gang as well? At least in the Yang family, nobody would bully you!¡± Yang Chen spoke incisively. Hearing this, Xu San¡¯s heart sank, and he found himself unable to refute Yang cnen. Yes, the Horse-thief Gang indeed promised him many benefits, even saying that as long as he was a good spy, they would provide him with endless wealth and honor. But have these benefits ever materialized? No, never! Most importantly, in the Horse-thief Gang, he was just a low-ranking lackey all the same! Elder Yang was heartbroken and rebuked, ¡°Xu San, I have always treated you as my own grandson. When have I ever treated you as an outsider?¡± ¡°Bullshit! Ever since you met Yang Chen, has my status ever been above his?¡± Xu San clenched his teeth with hatred. ¡°Alas, Xu San, you must know, if you hadn¡¯t bullied Yang Chen first, how could I have favored him?¡± Elder Yang shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s too late now, everything has come to pass. Heh, it¡¯s just that I was too kind in the past, and I picked up a scourge like you!¡± Hearing Elder Yang¡¯s words, Xu San was suddenly reminded of something. Yes, if he hadn¡¯t provoked Yang Chen first, would Elder Yang have favored Yang Chen? ¡°Xu San, you¡¯ve ruined me! If I can¡¯t escape today, I want you to be the first one to be buried with me! ¡± The coarse miner bandit shouted angrily at Xu San. Xu San shivered and finally realized who he had teamed up with after the bandit scolded him. Thinking of this, Xu San let out a miserable laugh, though it was unclear whether he had realized his mistake. At this point, it was too late to discuss Xu San¡¯s rights and wrongs, as he had committed an unforgivable mistake. However, no one was dealing with a small fry like Xu San at the moment. Led by Yang Jin He, the Yang family members stared straight at the bandits. Yang Jin He¡¯s face was expressionless at this time, saying, ¡°This person is one of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors, named Zhu Yinyang. His martial arts cultivation has reached the First Layer of the Body Refining Realm. In any case, we must catch him today, and if we can¡¯t, we must kill him, so as not to cause future trouble.¡± Killing people from the Horse-thief Gang should not be done lightly. However, since the Horse-thief Gang had targeted the Yang family members, if they didn¡¯t strike back, would they be joking? And just as the Horse-thief Gang had made Elder Yang Si vanish without a trace, they could also dispose of Zhu Yinyang without anyone noticing. Yang Chen spoke without expression at this time, ¡°If we can avoid killing, then let¡¯s not kill. Fourth Master¡¯s life and death are uncertain right now, and the Horse-thief Gang might want to use him to threaten us. We will take Zhu Yinyang as a hostage in our negotiation with the Third Master. I don¡¯t believe the Horse-thief Gang will disregard the life and death of a Spirit Martial Realm cultivator.¡± ¡°Hahaha, young one from the Yang family, do you think you can catch me alive? Yang Chen, I¡¯ll kill you first!¡± Zhu Yinyang saw that there were so many Yang family members, and it was unknown whether Yang Zhengyi was here or not. Knowing that it would be extremely difficult to escape, he suddenly made a move, trying to catch them off guard. Zhu Yinyang was indeed clever, his choice of attacking was perfectly timed. If he managed to capture Yang Chen, the situation would turn around immediately. Controlling Yang Chen¡¯s life would force the Yang family to listen to him, right? He had a good idea, but only when he made his move did he realize what kind of mistake he had made. Because his famous ultimate technique, the ¡®Yang Fire Spirit Method¡¯, which came with a powerful flaming attack, was instantly cracked by Yang Chen. Upon looking up, Yang Chen was surrounded by layers upon layers of spear shadows, one after another, a hundred in total. No. a hundred was not the limit. Spear shadows appeared everywhere, making it hard to count! These spear shadows were naturally Yang Chen¡¯s unique skill, Phantom Shadows! However, the current Phantom Shadows were incomparable to those from his Body Refining Realm. After reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique reached a higher level, directly mastering the Enemy Overcoming Style, just a step away from perfection. Thus, the power of Phantom Shadows greatly increased. Before, due to his physique, he could only use a hundred spear shadows, but now he had entered the Spirit Martial Realm, enveloped in True Qi. He could easily display a thousand spear shadows, and these Qi-enhanced shadows could not be broken as easily as before. Both his cultivation methods and martial arts level had greatly improved! The numerous spear shadows protected him, forming an extremely strong barrier around Yang Chen, wrapping him tightly and making it impossible for anyone to get to him. Yang Chen took out his silver spear at this point, took a step forward, left the protective circle of the Yang family, and stood at the forefront, signifying that he was ready to face everything alone. ¡°Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Zhu Yinyang was finally shocked at this point. He stared at Yang Chen incredulously and exclaimed, ¡°How is it possible? You¡­ you have entered the Spirit Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°I have to thank the pressure from your Horse-thief Gang for that.. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might not have entered the Spirit Martial Realm so soon!¡± Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Chapter 155: It’s Time to End This_l Chapter 158: Chapter 155: It¡¯s Time to End This_l Translator: 549690339 Great trepidation had already risen in Zhu Yinyang¡¯s heart. How old was Yang Chen? According to the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s intel, Yang Chen was only fourteen years old. A fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm genius ¨C who could dare to imagine Yang Chen¡¯s future accomplishments? Back then, Zhang Xuelian shocked the Great Wilderness for three hundred years when she entered the Spirit Martial Realm before turning eighteen. And Yang Chen was even more talented than Zhang Xuelian, reaching this level at the age of fourteen. ¡°Zhu Yinyang, just die quietly,¡± Yang Jinhe stepped forward. Seeing this, Zhu Yinyang¡¯s expression gradually became gloomy. Initially, he still held a slight glimmer of hope, but now, there were already two Spirit Martial Realm experts on the surface. With two against one, what were his chances of winning? At this moment, Yang Jinhe said, ¡°Yang Chen, you and I will take the main offensive, and you will assist me from the side. Find an opportunity to restrain Zhu Yinyang. After all, you have never faced a Spirit Martial Realm Expert before, so take this opportunity to learn some experience. Get accustomed to fighting Spirit Martial Realm experts, then it will be much easier for you when you encounter them in the future.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, I want to fight Zhu Yinyang alone,¡± Yang Chen made a shocking statement. ¡°What, you¡­,¡± Yang Jinhe was taken aback, ¡°Yang Chen, you must not be impulsive! You¡¯ve just entered the Spirit Martial Realm, and your realm is unstable. Zhu Yinyang is an experienced Spirit Martial Realm Expert, and you will surely suffer if you fight him recklessly.¡± Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Clan Leader, that¡¯s precisely why I need to adapt to fighting in the Spirit Martial Realm. If I only assist you, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be very effective. I can definitely learn a lot from fighting him. Anyway, with the Great Elder Yang Zhengyi watching in secret, there¡¯s no way I¡¯ll be at a disadvantage.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Yang Jinhe was left with no choice but to say, ¡°You must be careful. If you really can¡¯t defeat him, just retreat. Losing to an older generation Spirit Martial Realm Expert is no disgrace.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, I understand,¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile. Yang Jinhe was full of helplessness, but as Yang Chen said, Yang Zhengyi had yet to reveal himself. With Yang Zhengyi¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, he wasn¡¯t worried about Yang Chen being unable to recover if he suffered a setback against Zhu Yinyang. Yang Chen¡¯s desire to confront Zhu Yinyang alone was prompted by a lot of thought. Having just entered the Spirit Martial Realm, he indeed needed an opponent to thoroughly understand Spirit Martial Realm battles. The difference between Spirit Martial Realm and Body Refining Realm was huge. It required a tough battle to familiarize himself with the rhythm of the Spirit Martial Realm. Most importantly, he was very curious as to how strong he had become after entering the Spirit Martial Realm. And wasn¡¯t this the perfect opportunity? Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to miss this chance, so he took his spear and walked forward. An inkling of joy appeared on Zhu Yinyang¡¯s face, which had initially held despair. He burst into laughter, ¡°Yang Chen, you have an easy way out, but you insist on barging into the pit of hell. Fine, I¡¯ll make you understand the difference between the young and the old !¡± Although he spoke like this, he did so to provoke Yang Chen. The next moment, flames erupted around his body, directly rolling towards Yang Chen. This was the benefit of the Cultivation Methods. Zhu Yinyang was practicing the Yang Fire Spirit Method, which had been nourishing his True Qi with its unceasing stream. As a result, when his True Qi emerged, it came in the form of layers of flames. These flames were not ordinary flames but True Qi flames, with extremely powerful burning damage. In most cases, one would be severely burnt upon contact with the flames. Yang Chen was well aware of this and used Protective True Qi to keep the flames from getting close to him. While Zhu Yinyang had his methods, Yang Chen had his own tricks as well. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s body shook, and then the Phantom Shadows technique was quickly deployed. Thousands of Spear Shadows appeared around him, making it difficult for the enveloping flames to reach him. ¡°What kind of spear technique is this?¡± Zhu Yinyang was driven mad by the thousands of Spear Shadows from Yang Chen. He roared angrily, and in an instant, those flames transformed into a fierce tiger. The tiger roared in mid-air and lunged directly at Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of Spear Shadows gathered and blocked the fierce tiger. For a time, the fierce tiger faced the thousands of Spear Shadows, tearing them apart layer by layer. ¡°Zhu Yinyang has actually cultivated the Yang Fire Spirit Method to completion,¡± Yang Jinhe gritted his teeth. ¡°Yang Fire Spirit Method? What kind of Cultivation Method is that?¡± someone from the clan asked. Yang Jinhe replied with his hands behind his back, ¡°It¡¯s an incomplete Cultivation Method, yet it¡¯s extremely powerful with a high lethality. When the practitioner cultivates it to completion, he can find a Demon Tiger¡¯s Demon Pill and merge it into his body. The flames, combined with the Demon Pill, can be transformed into a Spirit Tiger, which can then be nurtured and tempered with essence blood. The Spirit Tiger can exhale the Solar Fire.¡± Solar Fire was a more powerful type of fire than ordinary flames. Watching Yang Chen, Yang Jinhe was increasingly worried. He also hoped that when Yang Chen was defeated, Yang Zhengyi would step in to rescue him. Such a genius like Yang Chen was not easy to cultivate. He was the extraordinary talent that their ancestors had prayed for. Soon, Yang Jinhe furrowed his brows again, ¡°It¡¯s not good. This Zhu Yinyang has actually nurtured the Spirit Tiger to this degree. It will be difficult for Yang Chen, who has just entered the Spirit Martial Realm, to fight against it.¡± It was not difficult to see that the Spirit Tiger had shattered Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of Spear Shadows, leaving him exposed to attack. Seeing this, Yang Jinhe prepared to step in. He knew that Yang Chen was in trouble. However, just as he was about to step in, he suddenly exclaimed softly¡­ The battle between Yang Chen and Zhu Yinyang was still ongoing. At this moment, Zhu Yinyang had the upper hand and was even more arrogant, laughing loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re still too green.¡± He was getting more and more excited as the fight went on. In fact, he didn¡¯t really want to kill Yang Chen, because he knew that if he killed Yang Chen today, he wouldn¡¯t be able to leave either. Rather, he looked forward to restraining Yang Chen before the Yang Family Members could react. At that point, wouldn¡¯t the Yang Family Members be under his control? With this thought in mind, Zhu Yinyang became even more excited. He controlled the roaring Spirit Tiger and sternly shouted, ¡°Attack!¡± At this moment, Yang Chen stood in mid-air, controlling his True Qi as he stared at the Spirit Tiger, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this Spirit Tiger to be so powerful, even breaking through my Phantom Shadows. It seems, I¡¯m not proficient enough with the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique. But today¡¯s battle already gave me enough experience, so it¡¯s time to end it.¡± Thinking about this, Yang Chen beckoned with a big hand, ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± The next moment, the majestic True Qi around him surged outwards.. Following that, a Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm shadow several times larger than the one he had used in the Body Refining Realm emerged, standing in mid-air, exuding endless authority! Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Chapter 156: Birth of the Seed of Strange Fire 1 Chapter 159: Chapter 156: Birth of the Seed of Strange Fire 1 Translator: 549690339 This was the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm technique that Yang Chen had displayed when he entered the Spirit Martial Realm, which was much more powerful compared to when he was in the Body Refining Realm. It wasn¡¯t a surprise for Yang Chen, as the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm could only be performed after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm. When he was in the Body Refining Realm, performing this technique naturally came at a huge cost, and it was quite difficult for him to bring out its full power. Now, things were different. ¡°What kind of technique is this!¡± ¡°Such a huge palm shadow!¡± ¡°Have any of you ever seen Yang Chen use this move before?¡± Yang Jinhe stared at the palm shadow in amazement, his eves wide in surprise. Even he felt a sense of fear rising involuntarily when he saw the palm shadow. It seemed as if the palm shadow could strangle him in an instant. He didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to have held back, although he didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen had learned this move. At this moment, Yang Chen controlled the palm shadow and waved his hand suddenly. The palm shadow, like his left and right arms, shot directly towards the arrogant and self-righteous Yang Fire Spirit Tiger. In an instant, the spirit tiger, which Zhu Yinyang was proud of, was shattered like an egg hitting a rock. ¡°Roar!¡± Struck by the palm shadow, the huge tiger let out a miserable scream. In an instant, the Spirit Tiger disappeared into thin air, leaving no trace behind. As for Zhu Yinyang, he spat out a mouthful of blood. This spirit tiger had been nurtured by him with his essence blood. With the spirit tiger dispersed, it was equivalent to the dissipation of his essence blood. Naturally, his body suffered the backlash pain. ¡°Zhu Yinyang¡¯s Spirit Tiger has been defeated.¡± Yang Jinhe didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or be shocked, ¡°This palm shadow is so powerful. With the spirit tiger gone, Zhu Yinyang suffers a backlash and his combat power is greatly reduced. Yang Chen is sure to win.¡± At this time, Yang Chen seized the opportunity and controlled the palm shadow to strike out another slap. This slap completely crushed Zhu Yinyang¡¯s hope. Zhu Yinyang roared angrily, ¡°Xu San, before I die, I¡¯ll let you die first!¡± Xu San originally held a sliver of hope, but seeing Zhu Yinyang¡¯s ferocious expression, his heart went cold. Before he could react, Zhu Yinyang¡¯s True Qi surged out and transformed into countless sharp blades, which instantly slashed Xu San to death. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen shook his head and then the palm shadow directly slapped Zhu Yinyang¡¯s body. ¡°Bang!¡± Zhu Yinyang was hit squarely by the palm shadow, his body convulsed, and he fell to the ground, motionless. ¡°Yang Chen!¡± At this moment, Yang Jinhe ran over and curiously asked, ¡°What happened to Zhu Yinyang?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Clan Leader. I left him alive.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly. This reassured Yang Jinhe greatly; capturing Zhu Yinyang alive was far more difficult than killing him. Not only had Yang Chen defeated Zhu Yinyang, he had also captured him alive. Could it be that geniuses were truly so inconceivable? Yang Jinhe smiled brightly and said, ¡°With Zhu Yinyang in our hands, I don¡¯t believe Third Master won¡¯t be worried. Humph. Bring Zhu Yinyang back and give him a good interrogation! Let¡¯s see if we can force anything out of him.¡± ¡°Yes! ¡°The Yang family members who came here were all smiling, only Elder Yang looked at Xu San¡¯s corpse, sighed, and remained silent for a long time. Yang Chen knew that Elder Yang had a deep relationship with Xu San for many years, and it was hard to forget. Unfortunately, how could someone like Xu San be worth sighing for? After capturing Zhu Yinyang, the Yang family had gained some confidence. Even if the Horse-thief Gang was powerful, the Spirit Martial Realm was still very rare for masters, and such masters suddenly disappeared; as long as Third Master wasn¡¯t stupid, he wouldn¡¯t know what had happened. The Yang family began to interrogate Zhu Yinyang, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about the result because he was sure that Elder Yang Si was in Third Master¡¯s hands, and Third Master hadn¡¯t hurt Elder Yang Si. With Zhu Yinyang as a bargaining chip, he wasn¡¯t afraid that Third Master wouldn¡¯t come and have a good talk with their Yang family. The Horse-thief Gang didn¡¯t dare to act rashly against the Great Wilderness, so even the gang¡¯s power was Immense, they had to talk to the yang fammy calmly. As for when Third Master couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t guarantee it; what he was most concerned about now was the cultivation of the Starflame Grass. Yes, the Starflame Grass under his multiple cultivations had shown signs of maturing and blooming. This naturally made Yang Chen ecstatic. At this moment, Yang Chen was in the room, looking at the Starflame Grass that he had planted in a pot using the soil from Monster Beast Mountain and murmured, ¡°The process of the Starflame Grass blooming is truly extraordinary, which is the difference between it and Chi Yang Grass. The blooming and fruiting of the Starflame Grass is like a silkworm turning into a butterfly, making people marvel at the sight! ¡± Yang Chen stared intently at the Starflame Grass, knowing that it was about to bloom and bear fruit. It¡¯s worth mentioning that the blooming and fruiting of Starflame Grass only happens in an instant. This moment arrived quickly. With the naked eye, the Starflame Grass bloomed at an extremely fast speed, the flowers blossomed, and then, swiftly, a thumb-sized fruit was born on the flower branch. This mini fruit was delicate and exquisite, making people extremely delighted at the sight. This fruit was the seed, the Seed of Strange Fire! With Yang Chen¡¯s knowledge, he could naturally feel the wonderfulness of the Star Flame Fruit. Light purple, like the brilliant color of the stars, along with the speckles, this Star Flame Fruit was as indescribable as the stars in the sky. ¡°The legendary Star Flame Fruit is indeed incredibly magical, just like the stars in the sky. Haha, being able to obtain this Star Flame Fruit can also be considered my destiny.¡± Yang Chen murmured, without any hesitation, carefully picked the Star Flame Fruit. Holding the Star Flame Fruit, Yang Chen pondered for a moment, and then swallowed the fruit. The cool touch entered his throat, and soon, an indescribable burning sensation followed, this sensation seemed to burn like a flame in Yang Chen¡¯s body, causing his eyes to open slightly, and the pain intertwined in his body, making him sweat profusely. However, this kind of pain was nothing to Yang Chen now. When he thought about the miraculous Strange Fire that was invaluable to an alchemist, the excitement in his heart overwhelmed the pain in his body. Gradually, the pain subsided, and the intense burning sensation seemed to have taken shape within Yang Chen¡¯s body. This made Yang Chen immediately show a smile; he scanned with his divine sense, and soon he found a seed burning with flames inside his body. It was the brilliant Star Flame Fruit, which resembled the flourishing stars. The fruit was not digested by Yang Chen, but merged with him! ¡°This is the feeling.¡± Yang Chen, who had possessed Strange Fire in his previous life, was very familiar with this sensation. At this time, he waved his hand gently, and the Seed of Strange Fire, which had merged with him, resonated with him instantly. In an instant, the air in the entire room was filled with one, two, three, dozens of star-like flames, illuminating the entire room.. Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Chapter 157: More Than One Traitor_1 Chapter 160: Chapter 157: More Than One Traitor_1 Translator: 549690339 The appearance of this flame is undoubtedly beautiful, like stars in the night sky, leaving people in awe. Yang Chen stared at the flame, forcefully suppressing the excitement in his heart, and muttered, ¡°Is this the Starfire? Haha, it¡¯s even rarer than the Strange Fire I obtained in my previous life. And unlike my previous life, when I got the Strange Fire, I just used it for Alchemy. Without True Qi, I couldn¡¯t exert the power of Strange Fire at all.¡± ¡°But now it¡¯s different. I have the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Spirit Martial Realm, and I can fully wield the power of Strange Fire!¡± There are different types of flames. For example, the Solar Fire used by Zhu Yinyang is just created by using the yang qi and essence blood. Above Solar Fire, there are even stronger Purple Sun Fire, Pure Yang Fire, and Three True Flames. Zhu Yinyang is just at the most basic level of playing with fire. But there is a very different type of fire called Strange Fire. Yes, Strange Fire is different from the fire obtained through cultivation, such as Purple Sun Fire and Pure Yang Fire, which can be obtained through cultivation. But Strange Fire is nurtured by nature, born of heaven and earth, and difficult to find. Compared to the fire obtained through cultivation, Strange Fire is extremely precious. And every type of Strange Fire has a unique ability different from ordinary flames, which is very difficult for Pure Yang Fire and other types of flames to achieve. For example, his Starfire, its divine power lies in its extensive range. As long as he wants to, the flames can instantly sweep across a hundred Zhang and kill people in invisibility. This incredible power and capability even surprised Yang Chen a little bit. The most important thing is that the power of Starfire lies in its corrosive force. Yes, corrosion, not burning. Ordinary flames burn, but Starfire corrodes everything it touches, including the body and bones, instantly and completely. This is the most terrifying aspect, and it is precisely because of this that Starfire can be called a Strange Fire. Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Although the Seed of Strange Fire has merged with me, it hasn¡¯t fully resonated with me yet. When I fully resonate with the Seed of Starfire, perhaps, the Starfire might bring me additional surprises.¡± Yang Chen believed that Starfire was more than what he saw now. With the Starfire, Yang Chen naturally felt happy, and soon he left the seclusion. After leaving seclusion, Yang Chen quickly learned about the recent situation of the Yang family from Yang Jin He¡¯s mouth. At this moment, Yang Chen was in Yang Jin He¡¯s courtyard, slightly startled: ¡°Oh? In that case, Zhu Yinyang is actually a coward. He confessed after being tortured for only three hours? This is interesting. It seems that the Horse-thief Gang is not as tough as I imagined.¡± ¡°Hey, you¡¯re right. This completely caught me off guard. I thought Zhu Yinyang, as one of the Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors, would be a hard nut to crack. But he turned out to be so pathetic. As soon as our Yang family members started torturing him, he couldn¡¯t stand it. But it¡¯s quite normal, the Horse-thief Gang is also human, and humans have weaknesses.¡± Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. Yang Chen stroked his chin with curiosity, ¡°What did Zhu Yinyang confess?¡± Yang Jin He stood with his hands behind his back: ¡°Just as you expected, Elder Yang was indeed captured by Third Master, and besides that, Elder Yang was not killed, but captured alive by Third Master, intending to blackmail the Yang family, and hand you over! Hmph, the Horse-thief Gang really thought they had a great plan. If it weren¡¯t for you realizing that there was a traitor in the Yang family and counter-plotting, the situation wouldn¡¯t have been resolved so easily.¡± ¡°No, the matter of the traitor in the Yang family isn¡¯t over yet.¡± Yang Chen muttered. ¡°Oh? Wasn¡¯t Xu San caught? The traitor issue should be considered over.¡± Yang Jin He was slightly confused. Yang Chen glanced around and found that there were no other Yang family members around, so he said meaningfully: ¡°Clan Leader, Xu San may not be the only traitor in the Yang family.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yang Jin He was startled. Yang Chen fell silent in thought. He didn¡¯t know how to start explaining. Theoretically, from Xu Kun¡¯s memories, he only knew about one traitor in the Yang family, Xu San. But he always felt that something was wrong, because after all, Xu San, a mere servant, would not be able to know so much about Elder Yang Si¡¯s situation. Thinking about that, Yang Chen sighed, ¡°I may upset the Clan Leader by saying this, but with the current situation of the Yang family, I can¡¯t hide it. To be honest, the Clan Leader can think about it carefully. Xu San is a servant of Elder Yang, no matter how good Elder Yang is to him or how much he cares for him, his status is still that of Elder Yang¡¯s servant!¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know what Yang Chen was trying to say. Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back: ¡°So, Clan Leader, think about it. Xu San, a servant, has a good relationship with Elder Yang, and it¡¯s not difficult for him to know about Elder Yang¡¯s whereabouts. But, how could he know about Fourth Master¡¯s whereabouts? Think about it, this is a very contradictory matter, isn¡¯t it?¡± Yang Jin He hadn¡¯t thought about it in this way before, but now that he thought about it, he frowned, feeling that Yang Chen was making sense. ¡°However, there¡¯s not much convincing evidence for this kind of thing. What if Xu San has his own extraordinary investigative skills? Maybe you¡¯re just overthinking it.¡± Yang Jin He said. ¡°Maybe.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile. ¡°So, you mean there¡¯s another traitor in the Yang family besides Xu San?¡± Yang Jin He¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Yang Chen sighed, ¡°I hope I¡¯m overthinking it, but I just feel that something is wrong! ¡± Now Yang Jin He could no longer take Yang Chen¡¯s words lightly, because Xu San was exposed by Yang Chen himself. He said in a serious tone, ¡°Yang Chen, just speak your mind. Who do you suspect is the traitor? Feel free to tell me, the Clan Leader. Others might be offended by it, but I¡¯m open-minded enough. When it comes to the safety of our Yang family, I will treat everyone equally once it¡¯s proven true!¡± Yang Chen, at this point, naturally wouldn¡¯t be pretentious and calmly said, ¡°Before Elder Yang was captured, the last person he saw was Yang Heng, and I suspect it¡¯s him.¡± After a brief shock, Yang Jin He suddenly calmed down. ¡°Clan Leader, there¡¯s no need for any more schemes to lure the snake out of the hole, but I think we should be cautious of him. Of course, everyone in the Yang family knows about the grudge between me and Yang Heng. The Clan Leader can think that I am retaliating out of personal spite.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect Yang Jin He to take this matter completely seriously. After all, because of his relationship with Yang Heng, talking about this issue made people feel suspicious.. Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Chapter 158: I Don’t Mind Playing with You to the End 1 Chapter 161: Chapter 158: I Don¡¯t Mind Playing with You to the End 1 Translator: 549690339 There were some things that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t control, such as Yang Heng¡¯s situation, the more he said, the more suspicious Yang Jin He would become. So, Yang Chen could only give a vague hint, whether Yang Jin He believed him or not was his own business. As for now, the most important issue was still the Third Master¡¯s. Third Master¡¯s attitude was particularly crucial, However, the Yang family was not afraid of Third Master, as long as they had the trump card of Zhu Yinyang, they were not afraid that the Third Master would not give in. There was a lot of publicity about this on the Yang family¡¯s side, after all, they were protected by the Feng family, so they were not really afraid of the Horse-thief Gang. After capturing Zhu Yinyang, Yang Jin He immediately sent someone to spread the news, saying that the Yang family had captured Zhu Yinyang. After all, such news was only gossip, and the various major tribes naturally didn¡¯t know whether it was true or not. However, when the news reached Third Master¡¯s ears, the meaning was different. Zhu Yinyang had been out of touch for a long time, and in light of the gossip that Zhu Yinyang had already fallen into the hands of the Yang family, Third Master, no matter how foolish he may be, knew that Zhu Yinyang would be more likely doomed. How could he sit still? He immediately sent an envoy to the Yang family, and both sides opened their doors and made it clear that Elder Yang Si and Zhu Yinyang were in each other¡¯s hands. In the end, the two sides decided to conduct negotiations to exchange the two people in front of Monster Beast Mountain three days later. The Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang did not try to hide this matter. On the contrary, both the Yang Family and the Horse-thief Gang wanted to use this opportunity to deter each other in front of the various tribes. This led to the rapid spread of news, reaching the ears of people from various tribes. ¡°The Yang family captured the Horse Bandit Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Ghost Protectors? Haha, what a joke! Dare they do such a thing? The Horse-thief Gang wouldn¡¯t bother them if they were wise, and they even dare to cause trouble for the Horse-thief Gang? These are just rumors, not worth believing.¡± ¡°If you think this news is fake, there¡¯s another piece of news, that three days later, the Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang will officially start negotiations in front of Monster Beast Mountain. It is said that the Horse-thief Gang first captured Elder Yang Si of the Yang family, and then the Yang family captured Zhu Yinyang. The two sides went to Monster Beast Mountain to negotiate the matter.¡± ¡°Really? This is interesting, the Yang family members negotiating with the Horse-thief Gang?¡± ¡°Anyway, I have to go see for myself.¡± With the news spreading like wildfire, the Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang became the hot topics among people. Some questioned it, while others just wanted to watch the excitement. This also achieved the Yang family¡¯s expected effect. The Yang family originally wanted to deter the various tribes through negotiations with the Horse-thief Gang, making them aware of the Yang family¡¯s ability. Dare to provoke the Yang family, even in the Spirit Martial Realm, one would still have to surrender. Just like that, the three days passed quickly. There were not many people from the Yang family going to the negotiation this time. led bv Yang Jin He and Yang Chen, as well as a small number of t0D experts from the Yang family. Great Elder Ancestor Yang Zhengyi remained hidden and did not show himself. In this way, the Yang family¡¯s team arrived at Monster Beast Mountain on time and waited for the arrival of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s members. ¡°The Yang family members are here!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Yang family members.¡± The members of the Horse-thief Gang hadn¡¯t arrived yet, but many tribes in the Great Wilderness, who had heard the news, sent people over. They said they were here to watch the excitement, but many tribes were curious about what happened between the Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang. ¡°With the arrival of the Yang family, it seems that there is some truth to this matter. It¡¯s just not clear when the people from the Horse-thief Gang will arrive!¡± ¡°Hey, the people from the Horse-thief Gang have arrived!¡± At this moment, someone shouted, and a group of people suddenly broke through the crowd, and the domineering man leading them was none other than the Third Master of the Horse-thief Gang? Riding on a fine horse, the Third Master saw the Yang family members had already arrived and snorted coldly, ¡°Yang family members, you¡¯re quite punctual. ¡± ¡°Right back at you.¡± As the patriarch of the Yang family, Yang Jin He¡¯s momentum would naturally not be inferior to Third Master¡¯s, and said, ¡°You invited us to negotiate at the Monster Beast Mountain, and we naturally want to give Third Master some face. It¡¯s just not clear what Third Master wants to discuss with our Yang family?¡± Humph, Yang Jin He, don¡¯t play dumb. We all know what¡¯s going on, you want this person, and I brought them.¡± Third Master squinted his eyes, then ordered, ¡°Bring the old man from the Yang family.¡± Then, the bandits behind him dragged the old man with a hood over his face down. Looking rather disheveled on the ground, the old man was forcibly pulled up by someone and had his hood removed, revealing none other than Elder Yang At this moment, Elder Yang Si¡¯s mouth was overflowing with blood, looking extremely miserable. He still had his dignity when he was dragged away by the Horse-thief Gang and groaned, ¡°Don¡¯t touch me.¡± ¡°You stubborn old fool, you¡¯re pretty tough, huh?¡± The bandit slapped Elder Yang Si¡¯s face with a backhand. ¡°Fourth Master! ¡± ¡°Fourth Master! ¡± Seeing this scene, the Yang family members were filled with humiliation and anger, glaring fiercely at the members of the Horse-thief Gang. How dare these bandits humiliate Elder Yang Si like this? Third Master sneered, ¡°I¡¯ve brought the person safely here, have a good look, don¡¯t worry, though he¡¯s been through some hard times these past few days, as long as he¡¯s still alive, hahaha.¡± When he said the word ¡°safely,¡± Third Master deliberately emphasized his tone. Obviously, he was telling the Yang family members that Elder Yang Sits days in the Horse-thief Gang were far from comfortable. It was a provocation. Yang Chen saw this scene and without saying a word, dragged out the bound Zhu Yinyang. Then, he pulled off Zhu Yinyang¡¯s black hood, and slapped him in the face, making him spit out blood. Hearing Zhu Yinyang¡¯s miserable scream, Yang Chen felt one slap wasn¡¯t enough and slapped him several more times in a row. Then, Yang Chen dragged out the half-dead Zhu Yinyang and said, ¡°Third Master, thanks to you, we also ¡®safely¡¯ brought Zhu Yinyang.¡± ¡°What do I mean?¡± Yang Chen sneered, slapping Zhu Yinyang¡¯s face again, making him spit out blood, ¡°Don¡¯t you understand, Third Master? If you like playing this game, I, Yang Chen, won¡¯t mind playing along with you!¡± You hit our Yang family members, and we are not allowed to hit your Horse-thief Gang¡¯s people? Yang Chen didn¡¯t really believe it. If you dare to hit Elder Yang Si once, I dare to hit your Zhu Yinyang ten times. First, update this part, because it takes a lot of time to carefully review the typos and segments in the chapters, but all thirty chapters will be updated before 10 pm tonight. Well, let¡¯s start by asking for some tips and recommendation votes here. Everyone, please give us your support! Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Chapter 159: He Really Entered the Spirit Martial Realm 1 Chapter 162: Chapter 159: He Really Entered the Spirit Martial Realm 1 Translator: 549690339 This made Third Master¡¯s heart bleed. Zhu Yinyang, a dignified Spirit Martial Realm master, cost their bandits an unimaginable number of resources to cultivate. Yet now, he had fallen into such a terrible state, being beaten like a dog by Yang Chen. The most crucial point was that Zhu Yinyang was the Fierce Ghost Protector of their horse-thief gang. Slapping Zhu Yinyang¡¯s face was just like slapping Third Master¡¯s face! Third Master said solemnly, ¡°Very well, Kid, you¡¯ve got guts. I, the Third Master, have been wandering the Great Wilderness for many years, and you¡¯re the first little brat bold enough to provoke me.¡± ¡°Third Master, stop talking nonsense. Since the person has already been brought here, can we exchange hostages now?¡± Yang Jinhe snorted coldly. There was no point in saying anything more, so he cut straight to the chase. ¡°Exchange hostages? Of course, we can. But before that, I have one more condition.¡± Third Master licked his lips. Yang Jinhe suddenly had a bad feeling: ¡°Third Master, what do you want to do?¡± ¡°What do I want to do? Haha, simple. If you want to exchange hostages, I can agree. However, you have to promise to let Yang Chen take one palm strike from me. Don¡¯t worry, just one strike. Afterwards, Elder Yang Si will be returned to you.¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes. Upon hearing this, Yang Jinhe was instantly enraged, his presence growing stronger: ¡°Third Master, are you treating the Yang family as pushovers? A life for a life, that¡¯s the rule. But you¡¯re making additional conditions now. Don¡¯t you think that¡¯s inappropriate?¡± ¡°A life for a life is indeed a rule, but now I don¡¯t want to exchange hostages normally.¡± Third Master sneered. ¡°What, do you want Zhu Yinyang to die?¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s voice was cold and menacing. ¡°Haha, since Zhu Yinyang has fallen into the hands of your Yang family, that means he is useless. We have other members in our bandit group to replace a worthless First Level Spirit Martial Realm trash like him. No big deal. We can just kill Elder Yang Si, and you can kill Zhu Yinyang. I don¡¯t mind, anyway.¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes. His primary goal was to kill Yang Chen from the beginning. Abducting Elder Yang Si was also for that purpose. How could he now let Yang Chen off so easily? He wanted to use Elder Yang Si to force Yang Chen¡¯s hand. It all depended on whether Yang Chen would take the bait or not. This was a blatant scheme. However, knowing full well that he was stepping into a fire pit, Yang Chen had no choice but to jump in. At this moment, Yang Chen said, ¡°Fine, I will take your palm strike, but I hope you, Third Master, keep your word.¡± Counting on other tribes in the Great Wilderness to help? Obviously, that wouldn¡¯t be easy. As the bandits had not taken action in recent years, all major tribes had grown complacent. Unless the bandits brought calamity upon their heads, they would remain indifferent. Even if they helped, they wouldn¡¯t do so wholeheartedly. Yang Chen understood that relying on others for help was impossible¡ªeven the Feng family was no exception. ¡°Yang Chen, think thrice before you act.¡± Yang Jinhe warned. Elder Yang Si¡¯s eyes widened: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t make any rash decisions! Third Master clearly wants to kill you. If anything happens to you, my old life won¡¯t be enough to compensate! Yang Chen, you need to know that you¡¯re the future of the Yang family. How can my life be more important than yours?¡± Elder Yang Si was genuinely anxious now. Yang Chen was risking his life to save him. How could he allow it to happen? ¡°Old fart, shut up.¡± A bandit slapped Elder Yang Sits face and yelled. Yang Chen then whispered to Yang Jinhe, ¡°Clan Leader, I know my limits.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, I know you¡¯ve entered the Spirit Martial Realm, but Third Master has reached the Third Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. Your Martial Arts cultivation levels are two realms apart. That¡¯s a huge disparity. Don¡¯t fall for his tricks.¡± Yang Jinhe advised earnestly. Yang Chen¡¯s expression darkened, ¡°Then, should we just let Elder Si die?¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Yang Jinhe sighed, ¡°If necessary, even if Elder Si dies, it must not put you in danger.¡± It was clear that in the Yang family, Elder Si¡¯s status was still lower than Yang Chen¡¯s. A Spirit Martial Realm member meant everything to a tribe, not just the Yang family, but the bandits as well. Yang Chen furrowed his brows, ¡°Clan Leader, I have a trump card. Rest assured, Third Master won¡¯t be able to touch me. Elder Si has shown me kindness, and I can¡¯t abandon him.¡± Having said that, Yang Chen stepped forward. ¡°Third Master, I agree!¡± Yang Chen declared. ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t!¡± Elder Yang Si roared. However, his mouth was quickly covered by someone, leaving him looking at Yang Chen with an unwilling gaze, fearing that Yang Chen was making a reckless decision. Third Master licked his lips, ¡°Yang Chen, I must admit that I¡¯m impressed. A mere Body Refining Realm kid like you dares to take my palm strike just to save Elder Yang Si. Haha, rest assured, after this palm strike, I will return Elder Yang Si to your family safe and sound.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold. It was clear that Third Master wanted to use this palm strike to kill him. Once he was dead, would Third Master really spare Elder Yang Si? With him dead, Third Master¡¯s greatest worry would be gone. Would he really care about Elder Yang Sits life and death? While Third Master harbored ill intentions, Yang Chen had his own plans as well. Let him commit suicide? Of course not- However, the people from the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness obviously thought otherwise. In their eyes, Yang Chen was no doubt making a reckless gamble like a stubborn child. ¡°What is Yang Chen thinking?¡± ¡°Foolish, foolish!¡± ¡°How could Yang Chen risk his life to save an old-life Elder Yang Si? It¡¯s not worth it. Doesn¡¯t he know how much he can achieve if he stays alive? Instead, he¡¯s trying to save an old man with no future prospects. It¡¯s simply foolish.¡± Many people thought that Yang Chen was foolish, but the Feng family members thought differently. Unexpectedly, Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang arrived, along with representatives from many other great tribes. After all, this involves the bandits¡¯ major events. Nobody dared to treat it lightly. Unlike others, Feng Wuyang and Feng Changkong had the ability to discern others¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation levels. At this moment, Feng Changkong frowned, ¡°Strange, Father, I can¡¯t see through Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level. Unless he¡¯s entered the Spirit Martial Realm, there¡¯s no way I couldn¡¯t see it with my level of cultivation. But how could Yang Chen enter the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age? Father, you should be able to see something with your cultivation level, right?¡± Feng Wuyang¡¯s eyes filled with shock, and after a moment, he mumbled, ¡°You¡¯re right, Yang Chen has indeed entered the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°What?!¡± Upon hearing this, Feng Changkong stared at Yang Chen, his mind filled with incredulity. Yang Chen had entered the Spirit Martial Realm? Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Chapter 160: The Fourteen-year-Old Spirit Martial Realm 1 Chapter 163: Chapter 160: The Fourteen-year-Old Spirit Martial Realm 1 Translator: 549690339 The Feng family had this special skill, but others didn¡¯t. Third Master also didn¡¯t know the specific martial arts strength of Yang Chen. However, he went with the intention of killing Yang Chen, and as soon as he made a move, he directly used his killer move. ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, take my palm!¡± When these words fell, Third Master suddenly struck out his palm. As this palm shot out, instantly, a small-scale storm formed by fierce wind converged in the air. The storm was clearly driven by True Qi, and when it was born, it directly rolled towards Yang Chen. ¡°Third Master really doesn¡¯t have any intention of showing mercy.¡± Feng Changkong murmured, ¡°He starts by using his famous Fierce Wind Palm, even if Yang Chen has entered the Spirit Martial Realm, he can¡¯t resist this move at all. Even if he is at the third level of Spirit Martial Realm, he will still suffer under this move.¡± Feng Wuyang stood with his hands folded, calm and composed: ¡°There¡¯s no hurry, I can see that this kid doesn¡¯t look panicked at all, he might have some hidden tricks. If he really is desperate, he still has the protective talisman I gave him, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡± ¡°Indeed, compared to your full-strength attack, Third Master¡¯s Fierce Wind Palm is just a small spell in front of a great spell.¡± Feng Changkong grinned, he didn¡¯t want any trouble to happen to his future son-in-law. Not everyone knows that Yang Chen has the hidden trump card of the Protective Talisman; at least many heads of the great tribes that are present cannot bear to watch when Third Master used the Fierce Wind Palm. ¡°Ah, what a pity, such a genius has come to this end. Death is not worth it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really not worth it to risk one¡¯s life for an old man who has no future.¡± ¡°Third Master used the Fierce Wind Palm, its power is so strong that even the same level of martial arts practitioners would suffer if they faced it, let alone a mere Body Refining Realm practitioner. It is unlikely that Yang Chen will be able to outnumber the Third Master.¡± All the major tribes sighed in regret. The first genius of the Great Wilderness was born in the wrong place, a middle-ranking tribe like Yang¡¯s family. If Yang Chen appeared in their great tribes, would he have experienced such a pityful result? The most pleased one must be the Wang family. Wang Dachui saw Yang Chen daringly trying to take a palm from Third Master, and as soon as Third Master didn¡¯t show any mercy, Wang Dachui laughed: ¡°This little thief, Yang Chen, is making a big mistake. Hahaha, he dares to take a move from Third Master openly, death is not enough to pity. This kid dies, and it saves me the trouble of solving a big problem.¡± However, just as he was overjoyed, suddenly, an astonishing scene happened. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s body shook, and in an instant, he stood in mid-air. Yang Chen flew. This scene surprised everyone. ¡°How is that possible!¡± ¡°Has Yang Chen flown?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that a sign of a Spirit Martial Realm powerhouse? How can a Body Refining Realm practitioner fly?¡± ¡°Yang Chen entered the Spirit Martial Realm, how is that possible?¡± Without giving people time to think, at this point, Yang Chen saw the storm approaching, waved his hand, and gathered Essence Blood and True Qi in the palm of his hand, shouting: ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± As the palm came out, the huge shadow of the palm formed instantly. When this palm shadow was born, it made Third Master frown. ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s going on?¡± At the time when Third Master was puzzled, Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯s shadow instantly collided with the storm. This collision shook the earth and trembled it slightly. Soon after, people could see the scene at the center of the battle. Yang Chen didn¡¯t turn into a cold corpse as everyone had expected. Instead, the young man stood in the air with his hands behind him, his long hair fluttering in the fierce wind. He confronted Third Master in a stalemate. Furthermore, there were no injuries on his body at all. It was apparent that the storm had not threatened Yang Chen at all. ¡°How is that possible!¡± ¡°What happened, Yang Chen dissolved Third Master¡¯s palm?¡± ¡°You see, Yang Chen is indeed flying. He is standing in the air, which is a sign of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°Indeed, it is a sign of the Spirit Martial Realm. At first, when I only saw Yang Chen standing in the air, I thought he had used a Spirit Talisman, but when he used that palm just now and broke Third Master¡¯s Fierce Wind Palm, it is definitely not something that a Body Refining Realm practitioner can use. Yang Chen has entered the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°Fourteen years old, Yang Chen is only fourteen years old.¡± ¡°Fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm?¡± ¡°How is that possible!¡± No one was not surprised. How could they not be surprised? Fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm, unprecedented, the number one person m tne Great wilderness! Yang Chen made it to the Spirit Martial Realm before he turned fifteen. The most shocked person must be Third Master. At this moment, Third Master looked coldly at Yang Chen and said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect you to enter the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°Hehe, disappointed Third Master. Now that it¡¯s over with one palm, Third Master, can you release the people?¡± Yang Chen said emotionlessly. The face of Third Master turned black and blue for a moment, and after a few breaths, he suddenly decided to take action again: ¡°Kid, die.¡± When his heart was shocked, he had already calmed down. Yang Chen entered the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age, and if he delayed any longer, who could control Yang Chen if he was given time to grow? Even the head of their horse-thief gang would have to bow down to Yang Chen. This kid cannot be kept. Before he grows up, he must be strangled in the cradle. Seeing Third Master¡¯s action, Yang Zhengyi, who was hidden in the shadows, naturally wouldn¡¯t hesitate and was about to help Yang Chen. However, just when Yang Zheng Yi was about to take action, suddenly, Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang appeared from nowhere and blocked Yang Zhengyi¡¯s path. ¡°Huh? Brother Wuyang? How did you get here?¡± Yang Zhengyi was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s just right that you two have come. Third Master has broken his promise and is still trying to hurt Yang Chen. I can¡¯t let him take advantage of Yang Chen.¡± Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang looked at each other and then Feng Wuyang said, ¡°Brother Zhengyi doesn¡¯t need to be anxious. I have given your Yang family¡¯s kid a Protective Talisman which contains my full-strength attack. Even if Yang Chen is not good enough, he won¡¯t suffer any loss in the hands of Third Master.¡± ¡°Is there such thing?¡± Yang Zhengyi hesitated for a moment. ¡°Our Feng family has a lot of connections with Yang Chen.¡± Feng Wuyang said: ¡°Otherwise, why would I protect him?¡± ¡°But, you can¡¯t just let Yang Chen face Liu San alone, Yang Chen is still young after all.¡± Yang Zhengyi was still worried. Feng Wuyang grinned and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m curious about the limits of this kid Yang Chen. There¡¯s no hurry. When it really matters, Brother Yang doesn¡¯t have to take action. I will personally teach Third Master a lesson. I will also ensure that Elder Yang Si from your Yang family is safe and sound. As long as the head of the Horse-thief Gang doesn¡¯t come out, it¡¯s not Liu San¡¯s turn to have the final say in this Great Wilderness..¡± Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Chapter 161: He, the Murderous Intent is Determined 1 Chapter 164: Chapter 161: He, the Murderous Intent is Determined 1 Translator: 549690339 Feng Wuyang¡¯s words were filled with overwhelming dominance, but they brought a sense of reassurance to people. Now Yang Zhengyi could only choose to trust Feng Wuyang, after all, the Feng family indeed had a cooperative relationship with the Yang family. Actually speaking, he was also extremely curious to know the limits of Yang Chen¡¯s ability. At least, from the appearance of Yang Chen¡¯s fight with Third Master, it seemed that he was quite comfortable. Indeed, Yang Chen was still calm and composed when fighting with Third Master. Although he found it strange that Yang Zhengyi did not appear, he did not panic. With Yang Zhengyi not showing up, he was also curious about Third Master¡¯s true strength as he was at the Third Layer of Spirit Martial Realm At this point, Yang Chen had already taken out his silver spear, and when he made a move, thousands of spear shadows gathered and directly swept towards Third Master. ¡°Yang Chen has made his move.¡± ¡°Thousands of spear shadows, is this the true strength of Yang Chen?¡± Many experts at the first level of Spirit Martial Realm from the Great Tribes swallowed their saliva. They asked themselves, could they easily deal with Yang Chen¡¯s move if they faced him? Not to mention anything else, just the fact that Yang Chen¡¯s move could dissolve Third Master¡¯s Fierce Wind Palm technique made their scalps tingle. However, Third Master was not an ordinary person. When Yang Chen made his move, he suddenly let out a loud roar, and in the next moment, a strong whirlwind formed around him with a wave of his hand. This whirlwind instantly collided with Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of spear shadows. The spear shadows seemed like eggs hitting a rock, being dissolved layer by layer by the whirlwind. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen took a light breath and muttered, ¡°The Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm also can¡¯t deal with this Third Master. Phantom Shadows also seem to have no effect. This Third Master is really a master of the Third Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, and not someone like Zhu Yinyang who is only at the first layer.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you think you can fight me with just yourself? Hahaha, prepare to die!¡± Third Master¡¯s deep voice thundered in their ears. While speaking with gusto, his heart grew more and more anxious. They had been fighting for a long time now, and he still couldn¡¯t even take down Yang Chen. What a disgrace. The most critical thing was that his time was limited. Although he didn¡¯t know why Yang Zhengyi hadn¡¯t appeared to save Yang Chen, he knew that Yang Zhengyi could not sit idly by and let Yang Chen suffer. He had the ability to suppress Yang Chen, but Yang Zhengyi was a troublesome character. Most importantly, the Feng family was present today as well. Third Master racked his brains, thinking about how to kill Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen did not show any intention of running away. At this moment, he was suffering some losses and thought deep down: ¡°It seems that the only way now is to use the Mysterious Fire Star that I just obtained. By using the corrosive force of Starfire, perhaps I can seize the opportunity!¡± But after giving it more thought, Yang Chen felt that something was not quite right. ¡°I can¡¯t use Starfire so easily. Although I don¡¯t know what the Da Huang people have in mind, once the Strange Fire spreads, I could end up in mortal danger. By that time, it would be hard to escape death even if I reached the Origin Martial Realm!¡± Yang Chen understood the saying ¡°a man without guilt bears the burden of sin¡± all along. When he was initially killed by Hua Wanru, the root cause of the matter was that he had too many treasures on him. And Strange Fire was an even more precious treasure that would drive countless people mad. Once exposed, he feared that he would not know how many powerful ones would appear in the Great Wilderness, killing him and taking out the fire seed from his body, transplanting it into their own. Such things were not uncommon. After weighing the pros and cons, Yang Chen eventually calmed down. ¡°I can¡¯t use Starfire so easily, but that doesn¡¯t mean I can¡¯t use it at all, ¡± Yang Chen murmured. ¡°It seems that I can only use the Life-saving Talisman that Senior Feng has given me, and with the Spirit Talisman, I¡¯ll have a chance to create some barriers. At that time, I can use Starfire to cover my ears and eyes while killing Third Master.¡± Yes, no one could imagine that during Yang Chen¡¯s fight with Third Master, he was not thinking about doing everything he could to save his life but to kill Third Master. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes flashed with a hint of madness. This Third Master had tried to take his life several times, did he really think Yang Chen was an easy pinch? Want to kill him? No matter if it was Third Master or even the King of Heaven himself, Yang Chen would show no mercy. Third Master obviously did not notice the murderous intent coming out of Yang Chen. He only thought that what Yang Chen was more concerned about was saving his life. Naturally, he laughed unscrupulously: ¡°Yang Chen, take another one of my moves.¡± Seeing this scene, Yang Chen didn¡¯t say another word, directly taking out the Spirit Talisman that Fen Wuyang had put all his strength into, and then instantly tearing the talisman apart, aiming for Third Master. ¡°Huh?¡± Third Master was slightly surprised when he saw this scene. He could clearly sense a strong True Qi emanating from that talisman. This True Qi was definitely not from Yang Chen; it had to be at least the Sixth Level of Spirit Martial Realm. He was very familiar with it, it was Feng Wuyang¡¯s True Qi. ¡°Not good!¡± With his rich experience, Third Master instantly sensed danger. ¡°Too late,¡± Yang Chen shouted. In an instant, the Spirit Talisman gathered into a giant hand, and this hand soared into the sky and slapped down towards Third Master. Third Master¡¯s face changed dramatically. He used all the techniques he had, and the storm formed by the howling wind instantly rushed towards that giant hand. However, it was followed by being layer by layer dissolved. The power of that giant hand was undoubtedly formidable. ¡°Huh?¡± Feng Wuyang saw this scene and naturally knew that Yang Chen had used the Life-saving Talisman he gave him. He frowned: ¡°What¡¯s going on? I gave that talisman to Yang Chen, and he should be using it to save his life. Although Third Master¡¯s moves are vicious, they can¡¯t harm Yang Chen. Why is this kid using my talisman so quickly?¡± He was puzzled in his heart but didn¡¯t make any hasty judgments. He only saw Third Master, looking miserable, facing the power of the Spirit Talisman. After using all the techniques he had, he still couldn¡¯t break the giant hand. He was hit hard, and immediately after, Third Master spat out a mouthful of blood, his clothes disheveled, looking extremely embarrassed! At this time, Third Master¡¯s anger was unstoppable: ¡°Yang Chen, I want you dead!¡± ¡°You want me dead? Liu San, I want to see who will die today,¡± Yang Chen said as his eyes turned red with rage. He flicked his fingers; at some point, the secretly concealed Starfire suddenly pounced toward Third Master. Third Master was caught off guard by the power of the Spirit Talisman, and how could he notice this Starfire that had quietly approached him? It was already too late to resist when he was startled because the Starfire had completely surrounded him. ¡°What is this? Ah!¡± Third Master let out a miserable scream, seeing his arm gradually corroding, an astonishing sense of death threat spread from the bottom of his heart, causing Third Master to break out in a cold sweat. ¡°Liu San, die!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s roar echoed over the mountain. He had made up his mind to kill! Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Chapter 162: Killing the Third Master_l Chapter 165: Chapter 162: Killing the Third Master_l Translator: 549690339 After all, Third Master was an experienced bandit, having spent his entire life licking blood off the edges of his knife. When he realized the threat of death, he looked at the corrosive power on his arm. Without a word, his face showed a hideous expression. He brutally severed his arm. Squirt. Blood splattered! It must be said that his choice was quite correct. However, at this moment his correct choice couldn¡¯t save him. Though cutting off his arm stopped the corrosive power of the Starfire, Yang Chen¡¯s spear was already closing in. How could he, who was severely injured, withstand Yang Chen¡¯s spear? Third Master roared, ¡°Yang Chen, do you dare to kill me?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were cold, and he shouted lowly, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m joking with you?¡± It happened in an instant. Even the sound was unclear, but a phantom could be seen flashing by. Yang Chen¡¯s spear pierced Third Master¡¯s body, and in an instant, Third Master heavily fell from the sky, turning into a cold, dead corpse. As Yang Chen killed Third Master, swish swish swish, four or five figures suddenly appeared around Yang Chen. At the forefront were Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang, who Yang Chen was familiar with. At this moment, Feng Wuyang had no time to look at Yang Chen; he dashed to the side of Third Master¡¯s corpse, reached out to examine it, and his face gradually turned ugly. ¡°Father, what happened to Liu San?¡± Feng Changkong couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°He¡¯s dead.¡± Feng Wuyang sighed with a heavy tone. As these words fell, everyone from the Twelve Great Tribes couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock. Third Master was dead? Killed by Yang Chen? Almost no one dared to believe this fact, but Third Master¡¯s corpse was indeed there, with a broken arm and a hideous face, dying with extreme unwillingness! Feng Wuyang said expressionlessly, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­¡± Yang Chen fell from the sky and said, ¡°Senior Feng!¡± ¡°What should I say about you?¡± Feng Wuyang waved his hand, his face unnatural and anxious, ¡°Tell me, did you really have to fight to the death with Third Master? The people of our Great Wild Hundred Clans are all here. Would we really let you be taken advantage of by Third Master? If you had only injured Third Master, everything would be fine, but now that you have killed him, we are in big trouble!¡± Yang Chen was not foolish. As soon as Third Master died, it meant that the Horse-thief Gang would be furious! At this moment, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for the Great Wild Hundred Clans to maintain their current situation. His action virtually ignited a war between the Horse-thief Gang and the Great Wild Hundred Clans! But Yang Chen had no look of regret or fear. He said slowly, ¡°Senior Feng, my Yang family¡¯s Yang Wu had his arm severed by the Horse-thief Gang, and Elder Yang Si of our Yang family was forcibly taken away by the Horse-thief Gang. If it hadn¡¯t been for our timely response in catching Zhu Yinyang and negotiating with him, our Yang family would have suffered a great loss.¡± ¡°Third Master repeatedly bullied and tried to take my life, Yang Chen. I am a man, how can I tolerate such humiliation? He repeatedly forced our Yang family; does he really think that our Yang family is a soft persimmon to be controlled?¡±, Yang Chen shouted: ¡°Senior Feng, tell me, should I kill Third Master?¡± Feng Wuyang heard this and was stunned. Immediately, he shook his head. It was also his fault. If he had stopped Yang Chen earlier, there wouldn¡¯t have been so much trouble. But how could he expect Yang Chen to kill Third Master? He didn¡¯t even think about that at all. Who could know that Yang Chen would act decisively and use his talisman as an offensive weapon to severely injure Third Master, then taking advantage of the situation? Now that Third Master is dead, the Horse-thief Gang will definitely lose their temper. However, Feng Wuyang was not indecisive after all: ¡°It¡¯s good for a man to have a sense of blood. Yang Chen, I promised you that I would protect you. Even if you caused a huge mess by stabbing a hole in the sky, I will still support you. Since today¡¯s situation cannot be reversed, there¡¯s no need to try to reverse it.¡± Hearing this, the people of the Yang family couldn¡¯t help but rejoice. ¡°Murong brother, Zhang brother, come out!¡± Feng Wuyang said, ¡°The Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t give up this time. My Feng family is ready for war. What do you two think?¡± When Feng Wuyang¡¯s voice fell, Zhangqing and Murong Baisheng suddenly emerged from the air, appearing in front of Feng Wuyang. These two, with their old and withered appearances, were similar in age to Feng Wuyang. Their strong auras, however, should not be underestimated. Obviously, these two were on the same level as Feng Wuyang, even if they were not superior. ¡°It¡¯s Elder Zhang Qing of the Zhang Family and Elder Murong Baisheng of the Murong Family!¡± ¡°Feng Changkong, Zhang Qing, and Murong Baisheng have all gathered here. It is said that when they joined forces with that Big Head, they inflicted a heavy blow to him, thus maintaining the status of the Great Wild Hundred Clans. Otherwise, the Great Wilderness would now be under the control of the Horse-thief Gang.¡± ¡°The three top figures of the Great Wilderness are all gathered here today!¡± ¡°It seems that the Great Wilderness will not be peaceful. Are they really going to fight another battle with the Horse-thief Gang?¡± ¡°We haven¡¯t seen each other for a while, and it seems that your strength has improved,¡± Feng Wuyang said. ¡°What do you think? Do you still have that passion from the past to fight the Horse-thief Gang?¡± Zhang Qing squinted his eyes and touched his beard, ¡°Hehe, brother Feng is joking, our Zhang family has a deep connection with young friend Yang Chen. Besides, Yang Chen is the number one genius of our Great Wild Hundred Clans. How can we let the Horse-thief Gang bully him? When fighting the Horse-thief Gang, count my Zhang family in. My Zhang family is not afraid of the Horse-thief Gang.¡± Murong Baisheng didn¡¯t hesitate and said, ¡°Our Murong family¡¯s Murong Wen was ruined by the Horse-thief Gang. Hehe, what does brother Feng think, can our Murong family get over the anger we have towards the Horse-thief Gang? Not to mention more, count my Murong family in too, I want to see how much strength that old thief has recovered!¡± The reason why they agreed to this was actually because of their thoughts. After all, today the people of the Great Wild Hundred Clans were all here. It would be hard not to get involved. With Third Master dead, the Horse-thief Gang would definitely be enraged, and it would be difficult to make peace with them. But the key point was Yang Chen. If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm, they wouldn¡¯t have agreed to this matter so easily. But now, Yang Chen has entered the Spirit Martial Realm, which gives them endless possibilities for the Yang family, a vision of hope worth offending the Horse-thief Gang for. ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you owe us a favor,¡± said Murong Baisheng and Zhang Qing.. Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Chapter 163: Calling for Reinforcements_l Chapter 166: Chapter 163: Calling for Reinforcements_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen hurriedly saluted and said, ¡°Yang Chen will keep the great kindness of the two seniors in mind. When the time comes, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely repay it.¡± Hearing this, Zhang Qing and Murong Baisheng were also much relieved. After all, the common enemy of the Great Wild Hundred Clans was still the Horse-thief Gang. Feng Wuyang laughed heartily, ¡°Good, good, back then we were not afraid of the Horse-thief Gang. Now, the various tribes in the wilderness won¡¯t be afraid either! Since both of you have agreed, there is nothing to be afraid of now. Do you want us to take action ourselves against the remaining bandits, or will you choose self-castration?¡± The bandits brought by the Third Master were terrified to the extreme. Seeing the situation change suddenly against them, how could they calm down? ¡°Do you want to start a war with the Horse-thief Gang?¡± A bandit yelled. Feng Wuyang burst into laughter, ¡°Just now, our conversation didn¡¯t seem to be deliberately hidden. Didn¡¯t you hear it?¡± At this remark, the bandits dared not hesitate. One by one, they fled as if pursued from behind. Feng Wuyang and the other two elder powerful ones were all quick and decisive. They acted without slacking. Seeing several bandits about to escape, everyone took action. These bandits were merely a rabble in the Body Refining Realm. How could they escape under the joint siege of these powerhouses? In less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, these bandits turned into cold corpses one by one¡­ After that, the Yang family returned to the clan and quickly began the highest conference, discussing preparations for war. Although the bandits brought by the Third Master were dead, there were traitors from the Horse-thief Gang in every major tribe. It was only a matter of time before the news leaked and reached the ears of the Horse-thief Gang. Everyone foresaw the day when the Horse-thief Gang would take action. So no one planned to harbor any luck. As the instigator of the incident, the Yang family naturally had to actively prepare for the battle. Yang Zhengyi sat in the main seat and asked, ¡°What are your views on this battle with the Horse-thief Gang?¡± Yang Yuan, one of the high-ranking members of the Yang family, heard Yang Zhengyi¡¯s words, stroked his chin and then said, ¡°Great Elder, I think whether to start a war with the Horse- thief Gang depends on the situation of the major tribes. Although the Feng family, Murong family, and Zhang family are all tribes that recognize the big picture, it does not mean that other tribes will think the same way.¡± ¡°You are right. It is still difficult for our Yang family to contribute in the fight against the Horse-thief Gang. To put it bluntly, we still rely on others.¡± Yang Zhengyi has no criticism of Yang Chen¡¯s action of killing the Third Master. After all, the Third Master¡¯s aggressiveness was unbearable to anyone. Yang Jin He said, ¡®Great Elder, in fact, I think that if the Horse-thief Gang really starts a war with the Zhang, Murong, and Feng families, the other tribes will not just stand by. They will understand the principle of mutual dependence, and if the Horse-thief Gang wins, who in the Great Wilderness will have good days?¡± ¡°Similarly, if Feng Family and the others win, those major tribes that don¡¯t contribute will also not have good days. So I think all the major tribes won¡¯t be that foolish!¡± ¡°Indeed, but our Yang family is not a weakling that relies on others. If we really start a war with the Horse-thief Gang, all our fighting forces must be dispatched. This time, the Horse-thief Gang caught the Fourth Elder of our Yang family. Our faces have been torn, so there is no need to be polite anymore.¡± Yang Zhengyi¡¯s fighting spirit was still there, and he immediately shouted. ¡°But, why should we clean up the mess that Yang Chen caused? Fighting with the Horse-thief Gang, who knows how many people will be sacrificed.¡± A tribal elder of the Yang family said unhappily. This made Yang Zhengyi¡¯s face cold, ¡°If everyone thinks like you, what¡¯s the point of having a clan? What¡¯s the meaning of the family¡¯s existence?¡± Hearing this, the tribal elder was slightly startled and had nothing to say. Yang Zhengyi swept a glance around and saw that many people had the same attitude as that tribal elder. He knew that many people in the Yang family thought like that man who had just spoken. Yang Zhengyi was so angry that flames flew out of his head. He suddenly slammed the table, ¡°What a load of nonsense!¡±Seeing Yang Zhengyi angry, everyone underneath was shocked. Yang Zhengyi said coldly, ¡°The purpose of the family¡¯s existence is to unite against external threats. If anyone gets into trouble, the family can help him. If anyone is bullied, the family members can immediately help. This is the family. The family cultivates you, giving you a place to settle down, in order for you to help when someone from another family bullies us!¡± ¡°Yang Chen was able to fight fiercely with the Third Master when Elder Yang Si was in trouble. Now that Yang Chen is taking action, you all are hesitating! What does our Yang family need you for? Tell me, who did Yang Chen kill the Third Master for? Wasn¡¯t it for the Yang family?¡± When Yang Zhengyi¡¯s words fell, he still seemed furious, ¡°Now, anyone who feels it¡¯s unnecessary to help Yang Chen can apply to me to leave the Yang family and stay out of it. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t blame him. But when you go out in the future, don¡¯t call yourself a member of the Yang family.¡± Hearing this, those who originally thought Yang Chen was responsible for the mess changed their expressions and dared not speak. How dare they leave the Yang family? Without the Yang family, even as masters, their lives in the Great Wilderness would not be as prosperous. Yang Zhengyi swept his gaze around and saw that no one was speaking, he snorted coldly, ¡°A bunch of cowards! How could my Yang family produce such cowards? Yang Chen, don¡¯t mind them. As long as I, Yang Zhengyi, am here, no one can insult you! Moreover, the Great Tribes will also join in the battle. The Horse-thief Gang cannot dominate the Great Wilderness by itself!¡± Yang Chen was already used to the selfishness of the Yang family elders, so he didn¡¯t take their words to heart. If he really took it to heart, he would be angered. After all, he was the one who stood up for the Yang family, but it was the Yang family who eventually abandoned him. To whom could he reason? Fortunately, Yang Zhengyi was a sensible person, and Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°Thank you, Great Elder!¡± Although he said so, the solemn expression on Yang Chen¡¯s face did not lessen at all. Elder Yang was sitting next to Yang Chen, and with his keen observation, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s bothering you?¡± Yang Zhengyi also observed and asked, ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, what¡¯s weighing on your heart?¡± This made Yang Chen smile bitterly, ¡°Great Elder, I don¡¯t know if I should mention this, but I always feel that even if the Twelve Great Tribes of the Wilderness work together, they may not be able to gain any benefits from the hands of the Horse-thief Gang. We, the Yang family, cannot rely solely on others. We must think of some methods ourselves!¡± ¡°Oh? How do you explain this?¡± Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yang Chen sighed, ¡°Look, the Third Master is usually arrogant and domineering, but he wouldn¡¯t be so ruthless in his actions. However, in recent days, he has become even more arrogant, even daring to casually mention such a major event as going to war. It sounds foolish, but if you think about it, the Third Master is fearless because he has backup.¡± ¡°You mean, the Horse-thief Gang is secretly plotting something, and has long intended to go to war with the Hundred Clans of the Wilderness?¡± Yang Zhengyi was very smart and immediately understood Yang Chen¡¯s meaning. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t take it to heart, but now that I think about it carefully, don¡¯t you think the Third Master¡¯s arrogance is a bit too much? If he didn¡¯t have some confidence, how could he be so arrogant?¡± ¡°What Yang Chen said makes sense.¡± Yang Zhengyi stroked his chin. ¡°Now that I think about it, something really seems off!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words were not unfounded. For example, the Horse-thief Gang had secretly been plotting to build a teleportation array in the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain for several years. How could they not have other plans? At a time when Yang Zhengyi was puzzled, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s commendable that you can think of this. What are your thoughts on the Horse-thief Gang?¡± ¡°I want to go to Liaocheng!¡± Yang Chen said decisively. ¡°Go to Liaocheng? What for?¡± Everyone was confused. Yang Chen took a deep breath and then said, ¡°To enlist reinforcements!¡± Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Chapter 164: Returning to Liaocheng_1 Chapter 167: Chapter 164: Returning to Liaocheng_1 Translator: 549690339 He always had a bad premonition. Yes, theoretically, with the help of the Twelve Great Tribes, they are marshaling the middle-ranking tribes to fight the Horse-thief Gang. There¡¯s no reason to fear the Horse- thief Gang. In terms of overall combat power, the Great Wilderness side is clearly superior. The Horse-thief Gang will most likely lose more than it wins. Otherwise, the Twelve Great Tribes would not be in charge of the Great Wilderness now. But Yang Chen still felt uneasy in his heart, always feeling that the Horse-thief Gang had some kind of scheme, the cause of their confidence. Third Master was too arrogant, so arrogant that it made him feel as if something was amiss. He felt it would be best to be cautious. After all, better safe than sorry. As the Horse-thief Gang and the Twelve Great Tribes went to war, Yang Chen¡¯s current martial arts cultivation was not strong enough to change the situation. So he thought of his friend Jin Cheng in Liaocheng. ¡°Asking for help?¡± Yang Jin He recalled the Guard Commander and Jin Cheng that Yang Chen had met in Jin Cheng¡¯s city. ¡°You want to ask Golden Eagle Young Master Jin Cheng for help?¡± ¡°Exactly Yang Chen said. Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Will this work?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am confident,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Besides, we also need to sell a batch of Gravity Pills to the Golden Eagle Commerce.¡± ¡°The trip to Liaocheng is still fraught with danger. If you want to go, I can accompany you,¡± Yang Jin He said worriedly, as Yang Chen is the current favorite of the Yang family. The Yang family might be able to do without Yang Jin He, but they definitely needed Yang Chen. His existence ensured whether the Yang family could become one of the Great Tribes and leap into the peak of the Great Wilderness. With this in mind, Yang Chen hurriedly shook his head: ¡°Clan Leader, there is no need for that, I can go alone.¡± He had his own motives for saying this. After all, during their last visit to Liaocheng, they had provoked Young Master Huang. Given Young Master Huang¡¯s connections, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to guess that the Yang family would be selling Gravity Pills to the Golden Eagle Young Master. Knowing that they would have to go back to Liaocheng, all he had to do was arrange for several Spirit Martial Realm Experts to intercept them on their way to Liaocheng. What could they do? If he were to take Yang Jin He with him, Yang Chen would not be sure about it. But if he were to go alone, he would be confident in avoiding those dangerous eyes and ears. On this trip, more people might not necessarily be a good thing. It took some effort for Yang Chen to persuade Yang Jin He. Finally, he was able to head to Liaocheng alone. This time, it was much easier for Yang Chen to move freely. Having already visited Liaocheng once before, he seemed experienced this time. After leaving the Vast Wilderness, he did not hurry on his journey. Instead, he stopped halfway. ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, Huang Chiyang will definitely try to intercept me on my way to Liaocheng,¡± Yang Chen muttered. ¡°I don¡¯t think he will give up so easily! However, it¡¯s not that easy to intercept me!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s achievements in the side paths were unimaginable to others. Just how deep was he, the corners of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, and he immediately took out several spare silver needles. After taking out the silver needles, Yang Chen rubbed a few spots on his facial acupoints. In an instant, his originally decent face became extremely ugly. The eyebrows became thinner, the mouth crooked, and the nose lowered considerably. With a touch of his divine soul, Yang Chen curiously observed his current appearance, and clicked his tongue: ¡°This is really a humiliation to myself. I used to look quite handsome, but now I doubt my sister would even recognize me.¡± What he used was the Face Changing Technique he had studied back then. This Face Changing Technique was a strange art of Dan Medical. Dan Medical was good at healing, and at the same time, deeply studied the human body. This research was unmatched in any other field. This also allowed Dan Medical¡¯s Face Changing Technique to easily change their appearance and make it difficult for others to recognize them. And this method was hard to steal. Without the same knowledge and understanding of the human body¡¯s acupoints and spirit, it would be impossible to achieve face changing. In the past, it was not easy for Yang Chen to use the Face Changing Technique because it put too much strain on the body. It required significant effort to forcibly change the muscles and flesh of the body. But now it was different. He had practiced the Tai Chu Divine Body and was not afraid of the heavy burden brought by the Face Changing Technique. The Tai Chu Divine Body had solved all the worries that the Face Changing Technique had brought him. This allowed Yang Chen to use the Face Changing Technique at will. Now, with this appearance, he naturally felt more at ease and boldly headed to Liaocheng. Meantime, the journey was calm and smooth. But just as they were about to reach Liaocheng, Yang Chen suddenly received a sound transmission from Rainbow, the leader of the Mermaid Tribe in the Eight Extremities Flowing River. ¡°Young Master Yang, someone has used Divine Soul Power to sweep through here,¡± Rainbow said. ¡°Judging from the Divine Soul Power, their Martial Arts Cultivation is probably around the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and there are four or five people.¡± ¡°Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm? Four or five people? Divine Soul Detection on my side? Hmph, it seems Huang Chiyang is indeed restless and has sent people to intercept me on my way to Liaocheng. He even dispatched so many Spirit Martial Realm Experts in one go. If I really wanted to deal with them, it would be a bit of a hassle. No need to bother with them now, ¡± Yang Chen muttered. Four or five Spirit Martial Realm Second Layer experts, Yang Chen was not exactly afraid, even if he couldn¡¯t beat them, he could escape unharmed. However, he didn¡¯t need to bother with this trouble, as they wouldn¡¯t recognize him as Yang Chen. More importantly, he was curious and asked, ¡°Rainbow, just how advanced is your Divine Soul Realm? Even the Divine Soul Power detection of Spirit Martial Realm experts cannot escape your detection?¡± ¡°Hehe, Young Master, you don¡¯t need to flatter me. We¡¯ve been in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle for so many years without humans discovering us, relying on our strong Divine Soul Power. If it weren¡¯t for that Demon-averting Talisman you used last time, which had restraining effects on demonic beasts, I would have dived to the bottom the second I met you,¡± Rainbow seemed a little discontented. ¡°As for your question, hehe, I¡¯m still young, and my Divine Soul Power hasn¡¯t yet reached its limit. However, it¡¯s not that easy for Origin Martial Realm experts and their like to go undetected by me.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen took a deep breath of cold air. The Divine Soul attainments of the fish people were indeed extraordinary. Rainbow appeared to be very young, yet the Divine Soul Power of the Origin Martial Realm experts was not even able to surpass him? Yang Chen knew that he had picked up a treasure, but his expression didn¡¯t change, and he entered Liaocheng undetected after paying some spirit stones. Then, without saying another word, Yang Chen hurried straight to the Golden Eagle Commerce! Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Chapter 165: Regret Not Meeting Sooner_l Chapter 168: Chapter 165: Regret Not Meeting Sooner_l Translator: 549690339 Upon arriving at the Golden Eagle Commerce, Yang Chen went directly to the shopkeeper. When the shopkeeper saw Yang Chen¡¯s ¡®extremely ugly¡¯ appearance, he was taken aback, but after noticing his Spirit Martial Realm Martial Arts Cultivation, he dared not neglect him and respectfully said, ¡°I do not know what you need, sir. Although our store doesn¡¯t have everything, we should be able to satisfy your needs.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any words and drew the character ¡®Yang¡¯ with True Qi on the table. As soon as the shopkeeper saw Yang Chen¡¯s elegant ¡®Yang¡¯ character, he carefully observed Yang Chen, immediately understood, and hurriedly said with a salute, ¡°So it turns out to be a friend of the Yang family. Please follow me.¡± The shopkeeper was clever. Seeing just one character, Yang, he immediately recognized Yang Chen¡¯s identity and hurriedly led him to the inner room. Not long after, Yang Chen finally met the Golden Eagle Young Master as he wished. Jin Cheng didn¡¯t look much different from the last time they met, except for a slight hint of sadness between his eyebrows, which was not clearly displayed on his face. When he heard that a Yang family member had arrived, he looked at Yang Chen¡¯s appearance and paused, ¡°I don¡¯t know who you are from the Yang family. Why didn¡¯t Yang Chen and the Yang Family Patriarch come?¡± Yang Chen smiled lightly, ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, you don¡¯t even recognize me after parting last time.¡± ¡°You know me?¡± Jin Cheng was stunned. Yang Chen smiled faintly and then took out a silver needle, gently poking several acupoints on his face. The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s face gradually returned to its original appearance, indistinguishable from before. Surprised, Jin Cheng exclaimed, ¡°Little Brother Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Haha, Young Master Jin Cheng, I¡¯ve made you laugh.¡± Yang Chen laughed out loud. Jin Cheng took a deep breath, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare laugh. Brother Yang Chen, you really surprised me. I¡¯ve heard that the Face Changing Technique of Dan Medical is amazing, and only extraordinary Dan Medical practitioners can use it. I didn¡¯t expect you, Brother Yang Chen, to be so young and yet be able to use the Face Changing Technique so well that even I was fooled.¡± As for Yang Chen using a disguised face to see him, Jin Cheng had no trouble guessing the cause and effect. He could guess that Huang Chiyang would not easily let Yang Chen go and was likely to intercept the Yang family members on their way to Liaocheng. At that time, he wanted to help, but later, after thinking carefully, if Yang Chen and the others couldn¡¯t solve this problem, then they were not worth Jin Cheng¡¯s high regard. He also didn¡¯t think Huang Chiyang¡¯s tricks could really trouble Yang Chen. But he didn¡¯t expect that Yang Chen¡¯s methods would be beyond his expectations. With his Face Changing Technique, Huang Chiyang probably wouldn¡¯t associate this Yang Chen with that Yang Chen even if he saw him in person. ¡°Young Master Jin is joking. My methods are not elegant enough compared to you.¡± Yang Chen said. Everyone likes to hear pleasant words. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng touched his chin and laughed, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, don¡¯t be so polite with me. If you don¡¯t mind, just call me Big Brother. Although I¡¯m older than you, I don¡¯t think there¡¯s any harm in you calling me your elder brother.¡± By saying this, he acknowledged Yang Chen. If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t actually get past Huang Chiyang¡¯s obstacle, Jin Cheng wouldn¡¯t say that. But now, things were different. Yang Chen was smart and knew that Jin Cheng had recognized him. He said, ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite, Elder Brother. From now on, I¡¯ll call you Big Brother.¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s great! Speaking of which¡­¡± Jin Cheng looked deeply at Yang Chen, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you¡¯ve returned to the Great Wilderness and actually entered the Spirit Martial Realm?¡± ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just luck!¡± Yang Chen smiled as Jin Cheng¡¯s sharp eyes noticed his strength level. Jin Cheng took a deep breath. He only knew that geniuses from Major Sects could enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen or fifteen. He didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to be so powerful, a Da Huang person who reached such a realm at this age. If Yang Chen were placed in one of those Major Sects for training, the significance would be even greater. He couldn¡¯t help but look at Yang Chen even more highly, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, the surprises you give me are getting more and more. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s luck or not, but I¡¯ve seen a lot in my life. Even the amazing disciples from the North Mountain County sects might not be much stronger than you at your age. By the way, you came here today because of the Gravity Pills, right?¡± Hearing Yang Chen, he took out the Storage Bag, ¡°Exactly, Brother Jin, please take a look. These are the Gravity Pills prepared by our Yang family.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Jin Cheng examined them. There were at least three hundred Gravity Pills in the Storage Bag. Seeing this amount, Jin Cheng laughed, ¡°Good, good! The Yang family is really generous. With one hand, they give out three hundred Gravity Pills, twice as many as the first batch I asked for.¡± ¡°This is just the first step in trading.¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Jin Cheng nodded, then looked closely at Yang Chen and found that he seemed hesitant. He said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, do you have something on your mind?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to hide anything. He paused for a moment and then said straightforwardly, ¡°In addition to these Gravity Pills, I have a favor to ask of Brother Jin.¡± Jin Cheng found it interesting and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, do you think I will agree to help you? ¡°Yes!¡± Yang Chen said decisively, ¡°Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t mention it here.¡± ¡°Why do you think I¡¯ll help you?¡± Jin Cheng asked curiously. Yang Chen said, ¡®We are friends!¡± Hearing the word ¡®friends,¡¯ Jin Cheng, the Golden Eagle Young Master, laughed heartily, ¡°Well said, Brother Yang Chen, since you consider me a friend, I have no reason not to help you! You guys, pour some tea for Brother Yang. We brothers must share a drink.¡± ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, don¡¯t you want to know what favor I need?¡± Yang Chen took the tea and calmly took a sip. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Since I think of you as a brother, you must be a smart person. Smart people come to me for help, and the help must be within my capabilities. Since it¡¯s within my capabilities, what am I worried about?¡± Jin Cheng said. Yang Chen increasingly believed that Jin Cheng was a person worth befriending, as he exuded the demeanor of a true man in his every word and action. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that I met Brother Jin Cheng so late.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not late; we¡¯re still young. We have a long way to go. Haha.¡± Jin Cheng laughed loudly, ¡°Just say it.. What do you need help with? As long as it¡¯s something I can do, I won¡¯t hesitate!¡± Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Chapter 166: Ten People_l Chapter 169: Chapter 166: Ten People_l Translator: 549690339 He was so forthright that he naturally distinguished between friends and others. If someone else came here saying they were his friend and asked for his help, he wouldn¡¯t pay any attention. But the person in question was Yang Chen, a friend he recognized. It¡¯s easy to say the word ¡°recognition,¡± but in reality, there aren¡¯t many friends who can earn his recognition. Yang Chen, who was already in the Spirit Martial Realm at a young age, not to mention his Dan Medical skills. In addition, he was of good character, so he had no reason not to befriend him. Yang Chen put down the tea and, seeing Jin Cheng so straightforward, no longer pretended. In the time that followed, he recounted the difficulties he had encountered in the Great Wilderness without any omissions. ¡°Oh? The Horse-thief Gang, interesting, and those bandits are escapees from the former Guard Army of the outside world?¡± Jin Cheng thought it was interesting and showed a look of interest: ¡°I¡¯ve heard a bit about this matter. At that time, there were some guards in Liaocheng who committed crimes and finally escaped into the Great Wilderness. By the way, what is their martial arts strength ¡°It¡¯s hard to say now, the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Head of the House should be at least at the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, and at most, the Eighth Layer.¡± Yang Chen speculated. He had some idea of Feng Wuyang¡¯s strength, which was probably already at the Sixth Level Peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, while the ancestors of the Murong Family and the Zhang Family were slightly weaker: the Murong Family¡¯s ancestor should be at the Middle-stage of the Sixth Level, while Zhang Family¡¯s ancestor might be at the Early Phase of the Sixth Level. The three of them joined forces back then to barely fight against the Big Head and were both wounded, so the Big Head¡¯s strength must be at least at the Seventh Layer, or even the Eighth Layer. ¡°Oh, the Eighth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, that¡¯s not low. Even in Liaocheng, it¡¯s not a top-notch master, but it¡¯s still first-class. However, I¡¯ll help you with this.¡± Jin Cheng laughed and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, come with me!¡± ¡°Thank you, Brother Jin.¡± Yang Chen showed a grateful expression. Jin Cheng waved his hand: ¡°You call me Eldest Brother and then say ¡®thank you¡¯? I don¡¯t like that. I, Jin Cheng, don¡¯t have many friends, but with friends, I¡¯ve never been polite.¡± And so, Jin Cheng led Yang Chen to the Guard Army of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. There were hundreds of guards at the very least, and Yang Chen took a deep breath. The martial arts strength of these guards was at the very least at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and some were even higher, so that Yang Chen could only distinguish them through Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power. Did Jin Cheng bring him to this Guard Army because of¡­ Yang Chen thought of a possibility in his heart, and the next moment, Jin Cheng laughed out loud: ¡°These guards practice here every day. This is a special environment that our City Lord¡¯s Mansion provides. Brother Yang Chen, look around and see if the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi in this area is much richer than in the outside world?¡± Yang Chen looked around, and the place where the guards were located was inside an inconspicuous big mountain. The big mountain was indeed rich in Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi. ¡°There¡¯s no reason for it to be so dense¡­Oh, you said it¡¯s a Gathering Spirit Array.¡± Yang Chen and Rainbow communicated through Sound Transmission. Through the mermaid girl¡¯s description, he finally realized that the big mountain was surrounded by a Gathering Spirit Array. This Gathering Spirit Array was a method of gathering Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, but it would consume a lot of Spirit Stones. However, for the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, as long as they could cultivate powerful martial artists in the Spirit Martial Realm, what did it matter if they consumed some Spirit Stones? ¡°Young Master!¡± ¡°Young Master!¡± At this moment, the guards who were practicing also saw Jin Cheng and quickly stood up and greeted him. He Liancheng was also among them. Seeing Yang Chen, he said, ¡°Young Master, Young Master Chen.¡± Jin Cheng, the amiable City Lord, smiled: ¡°Brother Yang Chen is short of manpower, isn¡¯t he? I¡¯ll let you choose a hundred of these guards to send at your disposal. As for who to choose, there are no limits, it¡¯s up to your mood, Brother Yang Chen!¡± Hearing this, even though Yang Chen had some expectations, he still took a deep breath. Jin Cheng was really not just talking. He treated his friends with genuine sincerity. Three hundred guards, many of whom served to protect the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, and Jin Cheng simply said you could borrow a hundred people at will! Not to mention the strength of these guards, with just a hundred of them, he could use them to fight the entire Great Wild Hundred Clans! No, not just fighting, even crushing them wouldn¡¯t be a problem. Yang Chen held his hands behind his back: ¡°City Lord Jin, a hundred people are too many. I only need ten. However, when it comes to selection, I might be a bit picky, so don¡¯t mind, City Lord Jin.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, why would I mind!¡± Yang Chen listened and finally let go completely. He had a keen eye, looking at the Guard Commander He Liancheng, and almost without hesitation, said: ¡°Senior He, I wonder if you would be willing to accompany this junior for a while?¡± ¡°Since the Young Master has nodded, He is always ready to obey Young Master Chen¡¯s orders!¡± He Liancheng¡¯s mouth raised a smile, secretly saying Yang Chen has a good eye, knowing to choose himself first. He was the strongest among these guards, naturally called Commander. Jin Cheng also laughed: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you really know how to pick people, you already took away my Guard Commander who usually protects my safety. But that¡¯s fine, since I promised you, I will not change my mind. But I¡¯m curious, do you know Uncle He¡¯s martial arts strength?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid, it must be at the Peak of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Good eye!¡± Jin Cheng was surprised. How could Yang Chen, who was only at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, see He Liancheng¡¯s martial arts strength so quickly? It seems, he still underestimated Yang Chen. The reason why Yang Chen could clearly understand He Liancheng¡¯s martial arts strength was, of course, because of Rainbow. In fact, when Rainbow told him, he was also slightly surprised. At the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, those gang leaders of the Horse-thief Gang were simply nothing in front of He Liancheng. They were not in the same league at all. However, to be on the safe side, Yang Chen naturally couldn¡¯t just bring He Liancheng alone. After all, the vast Great Wilderness was too big for one person to cover. He picked another nine people in succession. ¡°You, you, and you!¡± Yang Chen pointed his finger and selected nine guards. This made Jin Cheng even more astonished: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, your eyes are really sharp, picking nine consecutive Seventh Layer guards. You did it on purpose, didn¡¯t you? The most powerful group of guards I have are all selected by you, haha!¡± ¡°Brother Jin won¡¯t mind, will you?¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Huh? What nonsense are you talking about?¡± Jin Cheng waved his hand: ¡°These ten people, I¡¯ll lend them to you. Just don¡¯t keep them forever, He Liancheng, and you nine others, have you heard? From now on, obey my brother Yang Chen¡¯s orders. After returning, I will reward you generously.. Aren¡¯t you just sitting around waiting for something to do? Well, here it comes!¡± Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Chapter 167: Returning to the Great Wilderness 1 Chapter 170: Chapter 167: Returning to the Great Wilderness 1 Translator: 549690339 After saying that, Jin Cheng laughed heartily and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, don¡¯t be polite. These guards are always complaining about having nothing to do. If you take them out for a spin, they¡¯ll be more than happy.¡± ¡°Young Master, what does Young Master Yang Chen want us to do?¡± ¡°Yeah, we¡¯ve been so idle that our hands are starting to rust, we have been looking for something to do.¡± Jin Cheng said impatiently, ¡°Take them to the Great Wilderness for a spin, there are some tricky characters there. Are you up for it?¡± ¡°What, the Great Wilderness?¡± ¡°Now it¡¯s interesting, tricky characters in the Great Wilderness? I love biting tough bones.¡± ¡°Enough, if you really have to deal with tricky characters, you¡¯ll be more wilted than anyone else. You got the energy just hearing about the Great Wilderness.¡± ¡°How come Young Master Yang didn¡¯t choose me? I also want to go for a walk in the Great Wilderness. At my level, I could be a Local Tyrant in the Great Wilderness, hahaha!¡± When these guards heard that the tricky characters were from the Great Wilderness, they immediately laughed happily. How tricky could they be when it comes to the Great Wilderness? Some guards were even more upset because they weren¡¯t chosen by Yang Chen. It¡¯s not surprising that they have this idea because the gap between Great Wilderness and Liaocheng is too vast. The environment and resources of the Great Wilderness are not on the same level as Liaocheng. Jin Cheng saw this scene, laughed loudly, and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what do you think? These guards of mine are very excited.¡± With such enthusiasm from these elder brothers here, I, Yang Chen, am relieved.¡± Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Jin Cheng, without saying too many thanks, if there is a place where I, Yang Chen, can be of help in the future, I will definitely not hesitate. Going up the knife mountain and down the Sea of Flames is too clich¨¦, but if there is anything I can do, just say the word!¡± That¡¯s how he is, if someone respects him a foot, he will give back a yard! ¡°Friends should help each other.¡± Jin Cheng said slowly, ¡°Speaking of which, Brother Yang Chen, when do you plan to leave?¡± Yang Chen thought for a moment, ¡°These brothers of the guards will need some time to prepare, so let¡¯s set off tonight.¡± ¡°Well, let¡¯s set off tonight. Old Knife, go arrange some good places for Brother Yang Chen to rest for a while.¡± Jin Cheng said. Yang Chen clasped his hands and quickly excused himself. At this moment, Jin Cheng and He Liancheng were standing together, watching Yang Chen¡¯s retreating figure, and He Liancheng couldn¡¯t figure out what their young master was thinking. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young Master, are you serious? Giving him ten guards from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion is a bit too high of an estimate.¡± ¡°Not high. Not high at all. Did you really think I was joking when I said I¡¯d give him a hundred in the beginning?¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°No, I never joke. He is my friend, because of that. Uncle He, don¡¯t say anything like that in the future. ¡± ¡°Young Master, do you really consider him a friend?¡± He Liancheng¡¯s eyes widened. Being considered a friend by Jin Cheng was a great honor. He had been following his young master for many years and was well aware of Jin Cheng¡¯s pickiness towards friends. Ordinary people would find it very difficult to catch Tin Cheng¡¯s Dharma Eve. Not to mention being Tin Cheng¡¯s friend, even getting Jin Cheng to talk to them would be difficult. Jin Cheng could see He Liancheng¡¯s doubts and said slowly, ¡°Brother Yang Chen is so young and has entered the Spirit Martial Realm. That¡¯s one thing. His Pill Doctor¡¯s Way is another thing. These two qualifications make him qualified to be my friend, Jin Cheng. The crucial point is that Yang Chen has a clear identity and is not of immoral character. What¡¯s wrong with me, Jin Cheng, making a friend like him?¡± ¡°I, Jin Cheng, never skimp on friends.¡± He Liancheng heard this and murmured, ¡°Indeed, when I saw Yang Chen last time, he was only at the Refinement Realm Peak. When he returned to the Great Wilderness this time, he unexpectedly leaped into the Spirit Martial Realm. This was a huge breakthrough. Young Master, he has reached the Spirit Martial Realm, maybe he can help you in that competition.¡± ¡°You mean the Genius Battle held every five years by Beishan Main City?¡± Jin Cheng was stunned, ¡°Uncle He, you and I think alike.¡± ¡°In that Genius Battle, various cities in Beishan County, as well as various Major Sects, will select geniuses. Once a genius shines in it, they will inevitably receive the favor of those Supreme Sects. Even better, they might be able to study in Beishan Main City. It¡¯s just a pity that the selection competition is so demanding, requiring geniuses to be at least at the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm and under the age of eighteen.¡± Jin Cheng smiled bitterly, ¡°I¡¯m out of the question. I am now twenty-six years old, and only at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. At the age of eighteen, I was barely at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. My Martial Arts Cultivation level makes it quite a stretch to pass the selection competition. Even if I barely pass the selection competition, I¡¯m afraid I would be eliminated in the first round of the knockout competition.¡± ¡°In the end, the requirements for the Genius Battle are too strict. Basic Competition, Selection Competition, and Knockout Competition. Each one is a contest among the geniuses of various cities. However, Yang Chen is now only at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, is he truly capable?¡± He Liancheng suddenly became a little worried. Jin Cheng muttered, ¡°Brother Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation is indeed a bit low, but I see infinite possibilities in him. In theory, there should be many geniuses in Beishan County, and I shouldn¡¯t have any expectations for someone who came from the Great Wilderness. Still, a sliver of hope is better than no hope at all. There are too few people in Liaocheng who can enter the Spirit Martial Realm before the age of eighteen.¡± ¡°Huang Chiyang will definitely participate, and we must not let Huang Chiyang shine in this competition. Otherwise, our City Lord¡¯s Mansion will lose its position in Liaocheng. If Yang Chen can pass the selection competition, our City Lord¡¯s Mansion will have hope to sit in this position for another ten years!¡± He Liancheng said. Jin Cheng squinted, ¡°That¡¯s exactly what my father is worried about. The Huang Family has always had ill intentions. They¡¯ve been plotting and scheming, and my father would know what they¡¯re up to, wouldn¡¯t he? They want to get good results in this Genius Battle and get the recognition of the people from Beishan Main City. At that time, even my father would have a hard time holding on to his current position.¡± ¡°As for Yang Chen¡­¡± He Liancheng clenched his teeth. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it later, there¡¯s still some time before the Basic Competition begins. There¡¯s no rush now.¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s thoughts flickered for a moment and then said. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s see if Yang Chen is worthy of such attention from the Young Master first.¡± He Liancheng said. It was not until night fell that Yang Chen led He Liancheng and the other nine elite guards of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion directly to the Great Wilderness. A group of transcendent powerful ones in the Spirit Martial Realm rushed forward, and in the blink of an eye, they disappeared without a trace, never to be found again.. Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Chapter 168: Yang Yuan I s Desperate Struggle_l Chapter 171: Chapter 168: Yang Yuan I s Desperate Struggle_l Translator: 549690339 From leaving the Great Wilderness to returning to the Great Wilderness, it took Yang Chen a total of five days. This time was neither too long nor too short, and for Yang Chen, this speed was already quite fast. In five days, a lot of things could happen. Yang Chen felt that if he were a little faster, the Horse-thief Gang would have already started the war with the Twelve Great Tribes. However, Yang Chen had not expected that the events of these five days would far exceed his imagination. At this moment, as he returned to the Great Wilderness, Yang Chen passed several Small Clans, all of which were filled with corpses. As he saw this scene, unease began to fill Yang Chen¡¯s heart. As long as he was not foolish, it was not difficult to figure out that the war had already begun. ¡°What happened? Did the war start so quickly?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows: ¡°And even if the war started, surely, if the Twelve Great Tribes didn¡¯t collapse, then these Small Clans wouldn¡¯t be involved, right?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with doubts. He Liancheng stood next to Yang Chen, watching the scene before him, and asked, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, what happened?¡± Yang Chen solemnly replied, ¡°It should be the doing of the Horse-thief Gang.¡± ¡°The horse bandits you mentioned on the way? Were all these people killed by those horse bandits?¡± He Liancheng and several guards asked in confusion. At a glance, it was too brutal. Although they were guards in Liaocheng, they had never seen such a brutal scene. A Small Clan, with hundreds of people, was now completely wiped out. There were even some women and children without any fighting power, and traces of violence were still visible. He Liancheng coldly said, ¡°I didn¡¯t believe it when you said that those horse bandits were utterly inhumane, Young Master Yang Chen, but now it seems that it is true. Hmph, do these horse bandits really think that nobody can control them?¡± As a staunch and resolute man, He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but feel furious upon witnessing this scene. Yang Chen clenched his fists and said solemnly, ¡°Gentlemen, the events that occurred during my few days away from the Great Wilderness may have already exceeded my expectations. Please accompany me back to the Yang Family first. ¡± ¡°As you command, Young Master Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to delay any longer. At the beginning, he was able to maintain a calm demeanor. However, when he saw the tragic state of these Small Clans, he couldn¡¯t remain calm any longer. It was too cruel. He didn¡¯t know what the current situation of the Yang Family was, so how could he dare to linger? He infused True Qi into his feet, combined it with the speed of his Tai Chu Divine Body, and hurried forward. Although his speed couldn¡¯t surpass those of Ling Wu Realm Peak He Liancheng and Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer guards, he could keep up without dragging them down. With their speed, the group quickly arrived at the Yang Family. As he stood above the Yang Family, Yang Chen gasped for air. Because, to his surprise, the entire Yang Family seemed to be empty! There were no dead bodies, but all the members of the Yang Family had disappeared without a trace! ¡°What on earth happened?¡± Yang Chen was filled with doubts. Everything that was happening before him didn¡¯t make sense. ¡°Hm?¡± Just as Yang Chen was puzzled, suddenly, a hint of movement entered his soul¡¯s range of detection. ¡°Someone¡¯s coming.¡± He Liancheng reminded him. ¡°Gentlemen, do not worry, let us watch what unfolds from here!¡± Yang Chen made a decision after using his Divine Soul Detection. At this moment, in a corner of the Yang Family, several Yang family members were fleeing in a pitiful state. Among them were familiar faces¡ªYang Yuan, Yang Wu, Second Master Yang Yiming, and a few other Yang family brothers. They were frantically fleeing, with pursuers hot on their heels. These pursuers wore red clothes with the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s emblem on them, laughing wildly. The leading horse bandit had even reached the first level of Martial Arts in the Spirit Martial Realm. If someone recognized him, they would know that he was one of the Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors of the Horse Bandit Gang, Qiao Yunshan. A bandit laughed, ¡°Protector Qiao, the Gang Leader was right. The Yang family still has a few remnants that weren¡¯t taken away yesterday.¡± ¡°Hmph, the Gang Leader¡¯s deep planning and foresight surely can¡¯t be fooled by the Yang family¡¯s schemes. The Yang family has been able to survive in the Great Wilderness for so many years, and naturally, they have some special hiding places. It¡¯s just a pity that we suddenly turned back and caught them red-handed!¡± Qiao Yunshan said smugly, ¡°Now we¡¯ll take these people back, and when Yang Chen returns, I bet he¡¯ll go crazy. Hahaha! This is what it means to mess with our Horse-thief Gang!¡± Actually, he could have caught up to Yang Wu and the others earlier. However, he didn¡¯t mind playing this cat and mouse game for a while longer. Watching them desperately fleeing, experiencing unbearable pain, their eyes filled with despair, Qiao Yunshan felt as if this was a kind of enjoyment. At this moment, Yang Yuan, as the strongest among them and the only man who could serve as a pillar, also realized that Qiao Yunshan and the others were toying with them like monkeys. This made Yang Yuan grit his teeth, ¡°Yang Wu, you guys escape first later.¡± ¡°Father, what are you going to do!¡± Yang Wu widened his eyes. ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan, are you planning to¡­¡± Yang Yiming asked in surprise. Yang Yuan said coldly, ¡°Haven¡¯t you noticed yet? Qiao Zhongshan, as a first-level master of the Ling Wu Realm, hasn¡¯t caught up to us yet. They¡¯re clearly treating us as monkeys to play with. If we continue to escape like this, sooner or later, we¡¯ll all be caught by them. Our only chance is for me to delay them long enough for you to split up and run!¡± ¡°Father, you¡¯re going to stall them? You¡¯re not even a match for Qiao Yunshan, you¡¯re just going to die if you go.¡± Yang Wu anxiously said. The gap in power between the Body Refining Realm and the Ling Wu Realm was enormous. Yang Yuan would undoubtedly die if he tried to stall them! Yang Yuan snorted, ¡°As a man, you can¡¯t be so indecisive, or you¡¯ll never achieve anything great. This is our only chance. Yang Wu, you¡¯re a man of the Yang family, and you need to learn to stand on your own two feet.¡± ¡°But father!¡± As Yang Wu spoke, tears streamed down his face. He knew what his father was going to do¡ªYang Yuan was risking his life to buy time for them. If Yang Yuan didn¡¯t go with them, he would certainly die. There was no second possibility. Yang Yuan laughed heartily and said, ¡°Yang Wu, it¡¯s only natural for a father to protect his son. Yang Wu, you have to remember that if you can survive, you must leave the Great Wilderness immediately. Your talent is better than mine. Your achievements will be greater than mine one day. And our Yang family hasn¡¯t been wiped out yet. We still have Yang Chen and you. One day, our Yang family will return to the Great Wilderness to avenge the bloodshed of today! Horse-thief Gang, you can never eliminate all of us, the blooded men of the Yang family! ¡± ¡°Remember, my actions today are not meaningless. Yang Wu, you must live and live well.¡± With a roar, Yang Yuan suddenly turned around, determination radiating from his back. ¡°Father!¡± ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan!¡± Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Chapter 169: Yang Heng’s Betrayal_l Chapter 172: Chapter 169: Yang Heng¡¯s Betrayal_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Yuan¡¯s eyes already revealed a determined expression, as a man making a choice, no regrets even in death! He, Yang Yuan, was an iron-blooded man, and even if he died, he must die standing tall. However, Yang Yuan never expected that when he made his choice, he was still within Qiao Yunshan¡¯s manipulative control. Because at some unknown point, Qiao Yunshan had stepped into the air, blocking their path. He completely ignored his obstruction, leaving him helpless! Qiao Yunshan sneered, ¡°Hehe, have you finished discussing? Yang Yuan, you are indeed a real man, willing to sacrifice yourself to protect your son and buy time. Unfortunately, the gap in strength is too great. Now I am standing here, hehe, none of you can escape!¡± Despair, at this moment. Only despair filled the hearts of these few people. Are they going to perish here today? The men of the Yang family, entirely controlled by the Horse-thief Gang? ¡°I think I should be the one telling you that. Indeed, none of you bandits can escape today.¡± Suddenly, a furious voice emerged, and as the sound rose, Yang Chen appeared. At this moment, Yang Chen waved his hand, and his True Qi surged, pulling Yang Wu and the others behind him. Immediately after, Yang Chen held his long spear, his hair fluttering, staring at Qiao Yunshan, filled with murderous intent. ¡°You, you are Yang Chen.¡± Qiao Yunshan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°You dare to come out?¡± Yang Chen had been missing for five consecutive days, without any news. Qiao Yunshan and the other bandits had always thought that he was hidden by the Yang family. But now that Yang Chen suddenly appeared here, it was surprising to everyone. What most astonished Qiao Yunshan was Yang Chen¡¯s battle record. It was said that a while ago, Yang Chen had shocked the Great Wilderness with his first-level Martial Arts Cultivation of the Spirit Martial Realm. Moreover, he had even single-handedly killed the third -level Third Master of the Spirit Martial Realm. This news spread all over the Great Wilderness, and who didn¡¯t know about it? Qiao Yunshan did not dare to question the authenticity of this news, because the Third Master was indeed dead. Facing a tough character who had even defeated the Third Master, Qiao Yunshan gulped and wondered if he could really beat Yang Chen despite being at the same cultivation level. ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re here.¡± Elder Yang shed tears of sorrow. Yang Yuan and Yang Wu were also excited, saying, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re back at the right time! ¡± As for Qiao Yunshan, after his face changed between darkness and brightness for a while, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know whether to call you n?lVe or stupid. The Yang family painstakingly hid you, but you not only didn¡¯t appreciate it, but you also ran out. Hehe, do you think you¡¯re a match for so many of us bandits today?¡± Regardless, Qiao Yunshan decided to put up his momentum first. However, Yang Chen sneered, ¡°So you mean to gang up and bully the few?¡± ¡°Humph, so what?¡± Qiao Yunshan¡¯s face was expressionless. ¡°That¡¯s fine, I have the same intention!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, and the next moment, a powerful might descended from the sky. ¡°Who is it!¡± Qiao Yunshan panicked. However, by the time he shouted these words, it was already too late! Boom! A storm broke out like a thunderbolt on a clear day, and the next moment, the storm engulfed Qiao Yunshan and the others, wiping them out completely. Instant kill, an unheralded instant kill. When the storm disappeared, there was no trace of Qiao Yunshan and the others left, as if they had vanished from the earth. Then, He Liancheng and several bodyguards appeared here one after another. ¡°The first level of the Spirit Martial Realm is too weak,¡± He Liancheng stretched a little. ¡°Commander, you¡¯re not being fair. You think they¡¯re weak, but you still take action, leaving us with nothing to do? We wanted to kill these wicked bandits, and you just snatched them away,¡± a dissatisfied bodyguard said. He Liancheng irritably replied, ¡°What, do you want to practice with me, the commander?¡± ¡°No, I don¡¯t dare,¡± the bodyguard immediately wilted, not having the courage to fight He Liancheng. ¡°Who are these people?¡± Elder Yang looked at the people in front of him, puzzled. Yang Chen said, ¡°These people are the reinforcements I brought! Speaking of which, Second Master, what¡¯s going on with the Yang family? Where did everyone go? What happened during these days?¡± No wonder Yang Chen was anxious; everything that happened was too strange. According to his thinking, even if the Horse-thief Gang acted quickly, there should be some process. At least the Twelve Great Tribes were there, and the small clans and middle-ranking tribes couldn¡¯t be in immediate danger. That would only happen if something went wrong with the Twelve Great Tribes, and the war would affect the middle-ranking tribes and small clans. However, even if the Twelve Great Tribes were useless, it should be no problem to hold on for half a year or a few months. But now, it¡¯s only been five days. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t understand and couldn¡¯t help but ask. Elder Yang sighed, wiped the sad tears from the corner of his eyes: ¡°They were all captured by the Horse-thief Gang, all captured.¡± ¡°How is it possible? The Feng family is here, the Murong family is here, the Zhang family is here, and all the Twelve Great Tribes are here. It¡¯s hard for that Big Head to even vent his anger on my Yang family, let alone capture so many people from my Yang family out of thin air?¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth. Elder Yang didn¡¯t speak, and Yang Wu cut in, ¡°This matter can¡¯t be blamed on the Twelve Great Tribes. It¡¯s all because of that bastard, my brother. No, he¡¯s not my brother! ¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback. Yang Yuan angrily said, ¡°It¡¯s that wicked son I gave birth to, Yang Heng, who colluded with the Horse-thief Gang. This kid spread false information, saying that the Li Family was being persecuted by the Horse-thief Gang and asked us to nelP. wnen tne clan Leaaer neara aDout It, tnere was no room ror ammgulty and acted with Elder Zhengyi.¡± ¡°But who knew that as soon as they left the Yang family, the people from the Horse-thief Gang came. In the fierce battle between Elder Zhengyi and the Second Master of the Horse-thief Gang, he was defeated and captured. As for the defensive measures of my Yang family, they were leaked by that wicked son Yang Heng, leaving nothing left. Without Elder Zhengyi and the Clan Leader, how could my Yang family be a match for the Horse-thief Gang? All of them were captured.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen sighed in his heart. He had already warned Yang Jin He about Yang Heng¡¯s matter, but he didn¡¯t expect that the Yang family would still be deceived. Yang Heng seemed like a small figure, but in reality, he was not. If Yang Zhengyi and Yang Jin He didn¡¯t leave the Yang family, and with their defensive measures, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for the Horse-thief Gang to attack. At least delaying until other tribes came to help wouldn¡¯t be difficult. But once they left the Yang family, the situation changed. However, Yang Heng said something that couldn¡¯t be verified and easily tricked people. The only thing he couldn¡¯t think of was that Yang Heng was so heartless, he could accept his collusion with the Horse-thief Gang, but he even put so many people in the Yang family in danger.. Had this kid eaten his conscience? Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Chapter 170: I Alone am Enough_l Chapter 173: Chapter 170: I Alone am Enough_l Translator: 549690339 If Yang Jin He and Yang Zhengyi didn¡¯t leave the Yang family, it would not be easy for the horse- thief gang to succeed. The commotion of the battle between the two sides would definitely have attracted other great tribes to come and help. However, once they left the Yang family, the gang would be able to secretly take down Yang Zhengyi and Yang Jin He without the great tribes reacting in time. ¡°Yang Heng, Yang Heng. I, Yang Wu, never had such a brother! If I ever catch him, I will tear his body to pieces and grind his bones to dust!¡± Yang Wu roared, venting his hatred. Yang Chen knew of Yang Wu¡¯s anger, but he was still puzzled, ¡°What¡¯s going on with the Feng family and the twelve great tribes? As I¡¯ve seen on my way here, the small clans are also affected by the war. This doesn¡¯t make any sense.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because the Wang and Chen families betrayed us¡­¡± Elder Yang said heavily. ¡°Betrayed? How did that happen?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. ¡°We only found out today. We used to hide in a basement in the Yang family. We weren¡¯t discovered by those bandits yesterday. When we set out this morning, we asked some of the middle-ranking tribes that were affected and learned about the news.¡± Elder Yang gritted his teeth, ¡°As soon as the horse-thief gang started attacking the major tribes, the Wang and Chen families, as if they had planned everything, also took action.¡± Yang Yuan continued, ¡°These two families have formidable strength. After so many years of accumulating reserves, they have already obtained many Spirit Martial Realm experts. With the help of the horse-thief gang, the two tribes instantly entangled the Zhang, Feng, and Murong families. It is said that the Zhang family is in imminent danger and will soon fall.¡± ¡°So soon?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°It was the horse-thief¡¯s Second Master who made a move, in alliance with Wang Dachui. The Feng and Murong families were probably held up by that Big Head, unable to provide any help.¡± Yang Yuan said solemnly, ¡°The Wang and Chen families, these traitors, are a disgrace to the Great Wild.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath. He hadn¡¯t anticipated the betrayal of the Wang and Chen families. But now it seems that these two tribes were able to unite with the horse-thief gang in secret, and they must have been planning for a long time. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be possible for the horse-thief gang and the two great tribes to act simultaneously. It was clear that they had planned this all along. No wonder Chen Ting joined the horse-thief gang without hesitation when they were at Monster Beast Mountain. It turns out the Chen family had already joined forces with the gang. Ma Long and Chen Ting were clearly putting on a show. Otherwise, how could those bandits capture all the geniuses so quickly in the vast inner area of Monster Beast Mountain? Chen Ting must have been helping them from behind. ¡°After that, we just came back from a middle-ranking tribe and returned to the Yang family, knowing that the current situation is beyond the control of a few people. We wanted to look at the Yang family one last time but were discovered by the bandits.¡± Elder Yang sighed sorrowfully. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°With such a situation, it is indeed beyond the power of the Yang family to turn things around. I¡¯m afraid even the Feng and Murong families can¡¯t save themselves.¡± ¡°Yeah, according to the information we received, several other great tribes saw that the situation was unfavorable and that the horse-thief gang had an advantage, so they joined the gang one after another.¡± Yang Yuan said angrily. ¡°Now many middle-ranking and small tribes are seeing the unfavorable situation and planning to flee the Great Wilderness. However, as soon as these tribes try to leave, they are immediately killed by the horse-thief gang.¡± ¡°Right now, we don¡¯t know why, but the bandits seem not to be in a hurry to take action against the small and middle-ranking tribes. However, as soon as these tribes intend to leave the Great Wilderness, they are immediately killed, leaving no survivors.¡± Yang Chen shook his head, which seemed quite normal. If the Great Wild Hundred Clans could really unite, how could the horse-thief gang infiltrate the Great Wild? They would have been wiped out by the united clans long ago. It¡¯s precisely because everyone has their own selfish interests that the current situation exists. It¡¯s also normal for several great tribes to join the horse-thief gang. However, what confuses Yang Chen is why the horse-thief gang is so determined not to let the small and middle-ranking tribes leave? Control the entire Great Wilderness¡­ Prevent the news from spreading. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure it out. At this time, he didn¡¯t feel like thinking too much about it and said in a deep voice, ¡°By the way, since all the people of Our Yang Family were captured, how come the horse-thief gang didn¡¯t hurt anyone?¡± ¡°Sigh, isn¡¯t all of this to lure you, Yang Chen? If they saw you at the Yang family at the time, the bandits might have killed without a word. Fortunately, you were not in the Yang family but went to Liaocheng, otherwise a catastrophe would have befallen the family.¡± Yang Yuan took a deep breath, still somewhat frightened by the thought. Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°Still going after my life, huh? No matter what choices those great tribes make, joining the horse-thief gang is their most foolish choice. Since the gang wants my life, I¡¯m curious about how they¡¯re going to take it.¡± Yang Chen, we can¡¯t manage the ideas of those great tribes right now. While we have the chance, let¡¯s escape the Great Wilderness and preserve the fire. One day, we will come back and take revenge.¡± Elder Yang said with tears streaming down his face, ¡°Although we¡¯re sorry for the captured members of the Yang family, they wouldn¡¯t blame us for making this choice.¡± Yang Chen knew that if they had no strength, this was indeed the wisest choice. However, the current Yang Chen was different, ¡°Elder, don¡¯t worry, I have brought reinforcements. It¡¯s not necessarily that easy for the horse-thief gang to deal with me.¡± ¡°But with so few people¡­¡± Yang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°Haha, don¡¯t underestimate these people. Commander He, to deal with this horse-thief gang, ten of you should be more than enough, right?¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Ten? Haha, I alone is enough.¡± He Liancheng¡¯s whole body was filled with a powerful presence, and in an instant, a strong sense of authority swept in all directions. It seemed like a boast, but given his martial arts strength, he was indeed worthy of making such a claim. Yang Yuan, Elder Yang, and the others looked at He Liancheng in astonishment as if they had seen a heavenly god descended to earth. For a moment, they felt an urge to bow down. He Liancheng¡¯s words contained no exaggeration at all. Indeed, to deal with the people of the horse-thief gang, he alone was more than enough. It¡¯s just that it would be less efficient without ten people. Fortunately, He Liancheng only released his true qi fluctuation for a moment and did not mean to trouble Elder Yang and the others. He quickly withdrew his true qi fluctuations and said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, I heard everything you said earlier. Now that it has come to this, what do you intend to do? The ten of us are at your command.¡± Seeing He Liancheng say this, Yang Yuan and the others were even more astonished. He Liancheng was so powerful that even the Feng Wuyang they had ever seen seemed inferior to him.. How could such a master actually be commanded by Yang Chen? Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Chapter 171: Sudden Arrival_l Chapter 174: Chapter 171: Sudden Arrival_l Translator: 549690339 Elder Yang looked at He Liancheng and the other powerful individuals, with each of their terrifying auras far surpassing Yang Zhengyi. He now realized that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities had already far exceeded his own imagination. Any further attempt to dissuade Yang Chen would be unwise. When Yang Chen heard He Liancheng¡¯s words, he said, ¡°We have to find a way to negotiate with the Horse-thief Gang.¡± ¡°Why bother with negotiations? Just kill them all!¡± A bodyguard responded. He Liancheng replied, ¡°Young Master Yang, although it might be reckless to simply attack them head-on, I don¡¯t see any problems with it.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile, ¡°I naturally understand Commander He¡¯s thoughts. However, caution is the best policy. Our Yang family members are still in the hands of the Horse-thief Gang. If we recklessly attack them and push them to the point of no return, they might vent their anger on our family members, and that is something I don¡¯t want to see.¡± Hearing this, He Liancheng was startled and then laughed, ¡°I was too hasty and didn¡¯t consider all the possibilities.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, Commander He,¡± Yang Chen said, not taking it to heart. ¡°So, what do you mean by negotiations, Young Master Yang?¡± Commander He asked curiously. ¡°It¡¯s simple. They¡¯ve captured our Yang family members, so we¡¯ll capture their Horse-thief Gang members,¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth, ¡°This is called ¡®fighting fire with fire.¡¯ Under the current circumstances, the only person who can force the Gang Leader to negotiate with me is their Second Master.¡± Elder Yang was shocked, ¡°Yang Chen, are you trying to capture the Second Master alive?¡± Yang Chen nodded, ¡°If I don¡¯t negotiate with the Gang Leader, rescuing so many Yang family members unharmed won¡¯t be an easy task. Therefore, the best course of action now is to lure the Gang Leader out and then find a way to eliminate him.¡¯ ¡°Right now, all the major tribes are struggling for survival, and to defeat the Horse-thief Gang, we¡¯ll need a trump card in our hands. When push comes to shove, this card will come in handy,¡± he added. Elder Yang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°So, what should we do now?¡± ¡°We go to the Zhang Family. Didn¡¯t you just say that the Second Master is working with Wang Dachui of the Wang Family to force the Zhang Family to the brink of destruction? We¡¯re going to the Zhang Family now,¡± Yang Chen declared firmly. When Yang Chen arrived near the Zhang Family, he could already see the flames of battle ahead. His divine soul power swept over the area, and he caught sight of the battered Zhang Family, with numerous bandits rampaging inside. The tragic scene was difficult to describe. Looking at all this, Yang Chen¡¯s anger burned like a raging inferno. He clenched his fists and quickly noticed some disturbances in his soul scan. ¡°Is it her?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Within the scope of his soul scan, he spotted a woman desperately trying to escape. She was none other than Zhang Yingeruo, who he had met before. The first time he met Zhang Yingeruo, she secretly watched him entering the Zhang Family. He was aware of her presence but chose to ignore it. Since Zhang Rufeng had introduced her as a prospective marriage partner, he had a deep impression of her. Now, seeing her fleeing for her life, he couldn¡¯t help but take notice. ¡°Has the Zhang Family truly fallen?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s divine soul power couldn¡¯t provide a complete view of the situation. As he focused on Zhang Yingeruo, he promptly descended from the sky. At this moment, Zhang Yingeruo no longer possessed the grace and composure she once had. Stained with blood, her eyes brimmed with unshed tears. She wanted to cry, but she tried her best to hold on, to prevent her tears from falling. War arrived swiftly and ruthlessly, and the Zhang Family was just a small shrimp caught up in its tide. She went from heaven to hell in an instant. But within a mere five days, too many things had changed.Zhang Family Ancestor was besieged and killed in an instant by the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Second Master and Wang Dachui of the Wang Family. The Zhang Family lost its former glory overnight as the horse bandits invaded, killing and looting, with the Zhang family members scattered and fleeing. She was targeted by the horse bandits while escaping with a group of Zhang family members. Her father, mother, and brother all died on the spot to protect her. With their lives, they bought her time, allowing her to flee this far. But where could she escape to? Zhang Yingruo staggered as she fled, but she could clearly sense the pursuit of her enemies from behind. She tried to hold back her tears, but they still fell involuntarily from her face. She knew very well the fate that awaited her if she were captured by those bandits. The pitiful state of the women from the Zhang family who fell into the hands of the Horse-thief Gang, she could never forget, and she dared not imagine what would happen to her if she ended up in their hands. ¡°Haha, little girl, where are you running to?¡± Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind her. The sound sank into Zhang Yingruo¡¯s ears, deepening her despair. In the blink of an eye, four or five bandits blocked her way. Zhang Yingruo trembled as she stared at the bandits in front of her, her face pale. Biting her lip, she said, ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer.¡± ¡°Haha, little lady of the Zhang family, Zhang Yingruo, you¡¯re so pretty. Don¡¯t worry. Brother won¡¯t bully you. Why don¡¯t you marry me, and serve me in the future? I promise I won¡¯t let you suffer.¡± The leading bandit laughed maliciously. ¡°No, Brother Liu, you can¡¯t have her all to yourself. This girl is for all of us.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhang Yingruo¡¯s face showed even more despair. She was the number one female genius of the Zhang family and was known for her decisiveness. Resolved, she suddenly brandished a dagger, intending to slit her throat. However, just as she was about to commit suicide, a great force suddenly grabbed her arm and stopped her. ¡°Want to kill yourself? Haha, have you asked our permission? Don¡¯t be in a hurry. Wait until we¡¯re done having fun with you, and then you can kill yourself.¡± The bandit laughed, then called out, ¡°Take off her clothes for me; this pretty little girl is rare. She¡¯s ours now.¡± Zhang Yingruo shed tearful humiliation. Was she not even allowed to commit suicide? As the bandits drew closer, she cried out in anguish. ¡°Who will save me, who will save me?¡± Zhang Yingruo screamed. Just as her cries fell, an intense pressure suddenly descended, as if a great mountain pressed down. A powerful wave of True Qi was released, and the bandits who had been entangled with her were instantly disintegrated into thin air. Their bodies were turned to dust. Then, a man appeared before her like a heavenly god. It¡¯s unnerving to write this. I haven¡¯t done the math, but there should be thirty more chapters. Phew¡­ Thirty chapters, that¡¯s a massive undertaking for me. After today, I will strive to update at least four chapters every day. Yes, that¡¯s right, four chapters. The additional chapters will depend on your support. For every day that the recommendation votes exceed 200, I will add one more chapter; for every day that a single donation of more than 100 yuan is received, I will add two more chapters; and if the donation is over 1,000 yuan, I will add twenty chapters.. Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 172: He Will Kill Anyone Who Gets in His Way!_l Chapter 175: Chapter 172: He Will Kill Anyone Who Gets in His Way!_l Translator: 549690339 Looking at the familiar figure in front of her, Zhang Yingeruo became dazed for a moment. Her beautiful teary eyes seemed to forget to cry for an instant, as she stared intently at the figure. She wanted to engrave this image into her memory within that instant, imprint it deep in her mind, and hopefully, never forget it! He was Yang Chen. The man she secretly loved, the first genius of the Great Wilderness ¡ª Yang Chen! ¡°Yang¡­ Young Master Yang Chen!¡± Zhang Yingeruo choked up as she spoke, trying hard not to cry. However, tears still welled up uncontrollably. She had been strong before because she had no other choice. Her strength was her assurance for survival. However, when she saw Yang Chen appear, her strength instantly crumbled as a sense of relief washed over her, leaving behind only the vulnerability she had been suppressing for so long. Vulnerability was the key to unfreezing her tears. Once unlocked, the tears would flow. Zhang Yingeruo looked at Yang Chen¡¯s figure through her teary eyes, feeling as if it were a hazy dream. The man standing there was like the end of the nightmare that had suddenly appeared in her memory over the past few days. Yang Chen hovered in midair, holding his silver spear, and said, ¡°Miss Zhang, are you alright¡­ Just wait a moment, I¡¯ll make these bandits disappear.¡± The few bandits who were scattered by him were not all of them. Two more were staring at Yang Chen in horror, ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen, it¡¯s Yang Chen! He¡¯s a master in the Spirit Martial Realm. We can¡¯t possibly fight him, run!¡± ¡°It¡¯s too late to run now!¡± said Yang Chen coldly. When he saw these bandits plundering and killing, his anger burned fiercely. In a blink of an eye, when he turned back, the two bandits had already become cold corpses. He killed them with lightning speed, not leaving a single one! ¡°Miss Zhang!¡± Yang Chen came back to his senses and looked at the charmingly beautiful woman in front of him, her face covered in tears like pear blossoms in the rain. With just a glance, her face was already overflowing with tears¡­ Zhang Yingeruo wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and quickly bowed, ¡°Thank you for saving my life, Young Master Yang Chen. ¡± ¡°No need for thanks, Miss Zhang. I want to know, how is the Zhang Family now?¡± Yang Chen saw the delicate appearance of the woman and felt a pang of pity in his heart. But he soon shook his head and asked. Upon hearing this, Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s body trembled slightly. Biting her lips, she said, ¡°Our Zhang Family has fallen into the hands of the Horse-thief Gang and the treacherous Wang Family. Our Ancestor has been killed. The members of our clan have scattered and fled for their lives. Even our Clan Leader¡¯s fate is uncertain¡­ Our Zhang Family¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen gently patted Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s shoulder in a reassuring manner. Zhang Yingeruo cried even harder. Yang Chen could understand, for he couldn¡¯t imagine the despair Zhang Yingeruo had experienced over the past few days. Thinking of this, he closed his eyes and then firmly said, ¡®Miss Zhang, I have been indebted to your Zhang Family Ancestor, Zhang Xuelian, for her great kindness, and I have promised the Zhang Clan Head to repay your family. Now the Zhang Family has suffered a sudden disaster, and I, Yang Chen, also bear responsibility. From today on, I swear that as long as there is even a tiny flame of hope left in the Zhang Family, I will ensure its resurgence. As long as I, Yang Chen, am alive in the future, the Zhang Family will never perish!¡± Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s serious face, Zhang Yingeruo, who already had some understanding of the situation, said softly, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to blame yourself so much. Those Horse-thief Gang members obviously had been planning this for a long time. Even if you hadn¡¯t killed the Third Master, they would have attacked the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness sooner or later. What happened today was inevitable. The plight of our Zhang Family had absolutely nothing to do with you.¡± Looking at Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s appearance, Yang Chen sighed. He could see that Zhang Yingeruo was an intelligent woman. After all, how could an ordinary person see through the long-standing plans of the Horse-thief Gang? Many people in the Great Wilderness probably still blamed him for killing the Third Master, thinking that was what provoked the Horse- thief Gang to take action. ¡°Miss Zhang, we should leave now,¡± said Yang Chen. ¡°Leave? Where to?¡± Zhang Yingeruo asked with wide eyes, as she was now homeless. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m going to find those horse bandits. They killed so many people from the Zhang family. Today, I¡¯ll kill the same number of them from the Horse-thief Gang.¡± Yang Chen gripped his silver spear, filled with killing intent. ¡°Miss Zhang, I want you to know that when I said I would protect your Zhang family from annihilation just now, I was not joking.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s destination was naturally the location of the Second Master. The reason he left two bandits alive earlier was to search their memories and find the current location of the Second Master. Then, he would strike where it hurts most and capture the Second Master. Now that he knows the location, Yang Chen naturally won¡¯t waste any time and heads towards the nearby branch of the Horse-thief Gang with Zhang Yingruo. ¡°Young Master Yang, ahead¡­ is the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch, it is said that the Second Master and Wang Family Ancestor Wang Dachui are inside.¡± Zhang Yingruo reminded him as they got closer. ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯m looking for them.¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Zhang Yingruo hesitated slightly. She originally wanted to remind Yang Chen that the Horse-thief Gang had many members while he was alone, making it difficult to make a significant impact. However, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s determined appearance, she suddenly gave up the idea of discouraging him further. No matter what choice Yang Chen makes, after succeeding, to go wild with this man once, even if it ends in death, what¡¯s the harm? A smile appeared on Zhang Yingruo¡¯s lips, and Yang Chen¡¯s arrival seemed like a ray of light that appeared in these five desperate days, illuminating her life, which had almost fallen into darkness. She cherishes every moment right now! The man in front of her held a long spear, and with one swift strike, only a loud boom was heard, the next moment, the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch main gate shattered! ¡°Horse-thief Gang, I, Yang Chen, am here!¡± Yang Chen clenched his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, at this point, he no longer wanted to hold back. ¡°Who is it!¡± ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Under the glaring sunlight, Yang Chen¡¯s appearance was blurred, but some people still recognized him. ¡°It¡¯s that genius Yang Chen from the Yang family!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen is here?¡± ¡°Quickly call the Protector, the power of this kid, Yang Chen, is not something we can handle.¡± These horse bandits shouted one after another. Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with their nonsense. These bandits were all scum of the Great Wilderness. He snorted coldly, and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear flicked, with thousands of spear shadows suddenly moving through the air. These thousands of illusions couldn¡¯t be compared to the past, as the thousand spear shadows were both real and fake. In the blink of an eye, blood splattered, and dozens of horse bandits were torn apart by the spear shadows! Yang Chen clenched his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, step by step entering the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch, descending like a god of death. He came here today fully prepared for a total massacre. Whoever stands in his way, he¡¯ll kill! Okay, it turned out that I only updated 27 chapters yesterday, missing three chapters. I¡¯m a man of my word, so I¡¯ll be updating seven chapters today and make up for the three chapters from yesterday. I will finish the seven chapters before ten o¡¯clock today.. Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 173: Stirring Up Trouble in the Horse-thief Gang_l Chapter 176: Chapter 173: Stirring Up Trouble in the Horse-thief Gang_l Translator: 549690339 At the same time, Second Master and Wang Dachui were celebrating their consecutive victories in the past few days. Second Master, also known as Lin Zhou, laughed and said, ¡°Thanks to Brother Wang¡¯s help in killing the Zhang Family¡¯s Ancestor, otherwise, with his brilliant Martial Arts Cultivation, it would not have been an easy task. If we continue like this, first we¡¯ll destroy the Murong family, then the Feng family. The Great Wilderness will be ours ultimately.¡± ¡°Haha, that Old Ancestor of the Zhang family didn¡¯t know what¡¯s good for him, his death was just a matter of time. But Second Master, don¡¯t forget our deal, after your Red-clothed Gang takes control of the Great Wilderness, the vacant position of the Third Master¡­¡± Wang Dachui said, smirking as he raised his wine glass. Lin Zhou laughed aloud when he heard Wang Dachui¡¯s words, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Wang, who else could take the position of Third Master but you?¡± As the two colluded, they began discussing their future plans. Just then, a sudden explosion sounded, followed by a series of screams, which reached the ears of the two men. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Wang Dachui narrowed his eyes. Second Master probed with his soul and then laughed loudly, ¡°It¡¯s said that what you search for cannot be found, yet it comes to you without effort. Who would have thought that Yang Chen, who had been hidden by the Yang family, would come to us himself? Brother Wang, it¡¯s Yang Chen who has come to seek death. Let¡¯s go out and have a look!¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s name, a fierce glint flashed in Wang Dachui¡¯s eyes. Yang Chen, who had always been a thorn in his heart, possessed a terrifying talent. If given thirty years, no, even just ten years, it might not be impossible for him to dominate the Great Wilderness. He was most worried about Yang Chen. But who would have thought, Yang Chen would come to them now, how could this not please Wang Dachui? Even if a genius is crazy, it can¡¯t be stopped. ¡°Haha, let¡¯s go and see!¡± Wang Dachui laughed heartily. The two of them soon arrived outside the scene. When they came out, they also saw Yang Chen at this moment. At this time, Yang Chen had the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon in one hand and a corpse in the other. Seeing the corpse, Second Master¡¯s expression turned cold, as the corpse belonged to one of the Horse Bandit Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Ghost Protectors, didn¡¯t it? ¡°Cao Zheng!¡± Second Master said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, you really are ruthless.¡± Each of the twelve Great Ghost Protectors was an expert in the Spirit Martial Realm. This Cao Zheng was one of the best among the twelve Great Ghost Protectors, with his strength close to the second stage of the Spirit Martial Realm. The moment they noticed Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, he had already taken care of Cao Zheng. Now, looking at Cao Zheng, where was there any sign of life left? Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Second Master, your Horse Thief Gang members really lack skill. This so-called Cao Zheng, one of your twelve Great Ghost Protectors, couldn¡¯t even last three moves against me. How boring!¡± With that, Yang Chen loosened his grip, and Cao Zheng¡¯s corpse fell from the sky with a thud. Seeing this, Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s blood boiled. Even if he died, what was there to be afraid of in fighting alongside the young man in front him? Seeing Yang Chen easily dispose of a Great Ghost Protector, it would be a lie if Lin Zhou said he wasn¡¯t heartbroken. As the Second Master of the Horse Thief Gang, he knew very well how difficult it was to cultivate a Spirit Martial Realm master. With this in mind, he gritted his teeth in hatred, ¡®Yang Chen, you little thief, if you think Cao Zheng is nothing, why don¡¯t I play with you instead?¡± Yang Chen looked at the Second Master, who was at least seventy or eighty years old, and sneered, ¡°You¡¯ve lived so long, bullying a 14 or 15 -year-old kid like me doesn¡¯t make you great. Don¡¯t worry, Second Master, I won¡¯t play with you today. Someone else will take care of you. If you really want to have fun, I¡¯m sure they¡¯ll be happy to oblige!¡± ¡°Enough, Yang Chen. Are there any others here besides you? Stop pretending and accept your fate,¡± Second Master sneered. But just as his words fell, there was a sudden loud rumbling sound. A huge oppressive force swept through the area in an instant, causing both Wang Dachui and Second Master to feel suffocated and gasping for breath. ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Both Second Master and Wang Dachui were shocked. Second Master was even more horrified, his heart surging with waves of shock. He had never felt such a powerful pressure, not even from the Head of their Horse Bandit Gang. ¡°Who? Didn¡¯t Young Master Yang just say someone would play with you two? It seems like you didn¡¯t hear it clearly, so I think it¡¯s necessary to remind you of Young Master Yang¡¯s words As the words fell, ten bodyguards, including He Liancheng, all landed at the same time. Seeing these bodyguards, both Second Master and Wang Dachui paled in fear. ¡°Seventh Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, all of them,¡± ¡°No, that one in front¡­ Eighth Level of Spirit Martial Realm? Or more!¡± Second Master was terrified and took a step back. Not to mention He Liancheng, even the nine bodyguards at the Seventh Layer of Spirit Martial Realm were not opponents they could handle. Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Second Master, Wang Dachui, Elder Wang¡­ How about letting them accompany you two?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, this is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!¡± Wang Dachui¡¯s expression changed instantly, and he quickly said. ¡°Misunderstanding? No, I don¡¯t see any misunderstanding!¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°Commander He, you can start now.¡± Commander He yawned, ¡°Two little guys at the Fifth Level of Spirit Martial Realm, I¡¯ll deal with them, the underlings can be left to you.¡± ¡°Hey, Commander, don¡¯t grab all the action, why don¡¯t you deal with the underlings and leave the two to us?¡± The bodyguards all expressed their dissatisfaction. He Liancheng said irritably, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll do it your way. We¡¯ll capture the two of them alive and leave their fate to Young Master Yang. I, as a commander, will deal with the underlings.¡± With their roles clearly defined, they took action instantaneously. In the blink of an eye, a catastrophe-like situation descended, leaving despair on the faces of the bandits. Ten men, like ten heavenly gods appearing at once! He Liancheng personally took care of the bandit underlings, and naturally, none would be spared. With a wave of his hand, hundreds of bandits were immediately wiped out by He Liancheng alone. Only Wang Dachui and Second Master struggled a bit, but facing nine bodyguards at the Seventh Level of Spirit Martial Realm, their resistance was like throwing an egg at a rock. They struggled for only a short while before being subdued by the bodyguards, their faces filled with fear. Seeing this scene, Zhang Yingeruo could hardly believe her own eyes and rubbed them. Was everything that happened real? The infamous Second Master and Wang Dachui, who had killed her family¡¯s Ancestor, had been subdued like rats, hadn¡¯t they? Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 174: Zhang Yingeruo l s Repayment_1 Chapter 177: Chapter 174: Zhang Yingeruo l s Repayment_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen saw this scene, and only one word came to his mind: mob. Indeed, these bandits were not just a mob by nature; they had all tasted blood on their swords. Although they were not elite, they were far from being a mob. However, in front of He Liancheng, the gap was apparent. In the blink of an eye, no one in the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch was left alive, except for the Second Master and Wang Dachui, who were now restrained by He Liancheng¡¯s men and dared not even breathe heavily. He Liancheng spoke indifferently, ¡®Young Master Yang Chen, how should we deal with them? We leave it to you!¡± Yang Chen glanced at Wang Dachui and the Second Master, the corners of his mouth curling up with a cold smile. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s smile, both the Second Master and Wang Dachui trembled. They lost their previous arrogance, especially Wang Dachui, who shouted: ¡°Yang Chen, I beg you to spare my life. If you spare me, I swear never to betray you. What happened today was forced upon me by the Horse-thief Gang. It was not my true intention, please believe me.¡± Now that the situation was clear, Wang Dachui realized they were no match for the people Yang Chen brought. The Horse-thief Gang was nothing compared to them. ¡°If you are unhappy, I will kill those troublemakers of the Wang Family: Wang Lang, as well as the brothers Wang De and Wang Ren!¡± Wang Dachui pleaded with a numb scalp. ¡°What a cunning one, Wang Dachui! When you were crying and joining our Horse-thief Gang, where was this attitude? Yang Chen, listen to me: if you spare me, our Horse-thief Gang will definitely serve you unreservedly in the Great Wilderness! You command, and we¡¯ll fight!¡± The Second Master quickly showed his loyalty when he saw that Wang Dachui might deceive Yang Chen. Yang Chen sneered repeatedly, looking down on Wang Dachui even more while speaking without expression: ¡°This Second Master will still be useful, but as for this Wang Dachui, kill him.¡± A man who could even betray his own family members to stay alive was useless. It was merely one less scum in the world if he were to die. ¡°Alright then.¡± He Liancheng¡¯s mouth curled up slightly. Upon hearing that Yang Chen wanted to kill him, Wang Dachui cried out in fear, ¡°Yang Chen, you can¡¯t kill me!¡± ¡°Oh, I can¡¯t kill you? Give me a reason why I shouldn¡¯t. What exactly do you, Wang Dachui, have that can benefit me?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes and spoke coldly. Fear spread through Wang Dachui¡¯s heart: ¡°There are still many properties and countless Spirit Stones in our Wang Family; I can give them all to you!¡± ¡°That reason is quite far-fetched¡­Spirit Stones, do you think I¡¯m lacking them?¡± Yang Chen scoffed disdainfully, ¡°Wang Dachui, do you know what I, Yang Chen, hate the most? It¡¯s betrayal. Although you haven¡¯t betrayed me, you have betrayed the entire Great Wilderness, which is even more hateful. As a member of the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness, you have colluded with the Horse-thief Gang, killing warriors of the Great Wilderness. To spare you would be a light punishment considering your actions. Do it.¡± He Liancheng, no longer interested in listening to Wang Dachui¡¯s excuses, acted swiftly. His True Qi surged, directly strangling Wang Dachui. Wang Dachui had wanted to escape, but how could he have possibly escaped in front of He Liancheng? By the time he came to his senses, Wang Dachui¡¯s body had been blasted into nothingness. Seeing this scene, the Second Master froze in fear, looking at Yang Chen as if he were a fierce tiger. He had no choice but to accept the fact that he was now a lamb to be slaughtered! ¡°Second Master, do you know why I spared your life?¡± Yang Chen yawned lazily, speaking casually and carelessly. ¡°I¡¯ll do whatever you say, whatever you say.¡± The Second Master was terrified, but he wasn¡¯t stupid. He knew he had some use and would obey whatever Yang Chen said. Yang Chen sneered repeatedly. The Second Master was indeed unexpectedly spineless. However, this wasn¡¯t surprising; a group of local tyrants from the outside world who had come to the Great Wilderness were obviously bullies who preyed on the weak. Could one expect them to have backbone? With this in mind, Yang Chen said, ¡°Brother guards, keep a close eye on him. He will be of great use to me.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master Yang Chen, what are you planning to do next? We brothers haven¡¯t had enough fun yet, haha. This place is too enjoyable!¡± The guards laughed heartily. Yang Chen¡¯s mouth twitched a couple of times, then he turned to look at Zhang Yingeruo. Zhang Yingeruo had been stealing glances at Yang Chen all along. When she saw him turn his gaze on her, she trembled slightly and immediately lowered her head, not daring to meet Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. She stammered, ¡°Ya-Young Master Yang.¡± ¡°Miss Zhang, now that these horse thieves who raided the Zhang Family haven¡¯t scattered yet, I have caught their leader. Returning to the Zhang Family would solve their current problem. Come with me.¡± Yang Chen spoke gently. Hearing that Yang Chen wanted to rescue the Zhang Family, Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s eyes filled with tears. Suddenly, she knelt before Yang Chen, ¡°Young Master Yang, you have shown such great kindness and grace to me and my family. I have no way to repay you. From now on, my life belongs to you. Whether I serve as your maid, concubine, or even a servant, I am willing. I hope you can give me a chance to repay you.¡± It Yang Chen had only saved Zhang Yingeruo alone, that would be one thing. But he was going to rescue the entire Zhang Family. Remembering how many people from the Zhang Family had been killed and tortured by the Horse-thief Gang, she felt her heart being torn apart, powerless to stop it. Now that Yang Chen had said such words, they touched her deeply. Even if she had to serve Yang Chen and do the most menial tasks, what difference did it make? Yang Chen was startled upon seeing Zhang Yingeruo suddenly kneeling down, ¡°Miss Zhang, you don¡¯t have to¡­ please get up. The Zhang Family has shown me kindness; there¡¯s no need for this.¡± Yang Chen used his True Qi to help Zhang Yingeruo up as he spoke. Zhang Yingeruo had no choice but to get up as she couldn¡¯t resist Yang Chen¡¯s methods. Her pretty face flashed a hint of disappointment. She didn¡¯t know why, but she would have preferred to stay by Yang Chen¡¯s side, even if it was just to sneak a glance at him or do some hard work for him, it would be enough. ¡°Alright, time is of the essence. The longer we delay, the more lives may be lost. Miss Zhang, let¡¯s go.¡± Yang Chen said. With that said, Yang Chen didn¡¯t delay any further, taking Zhang Yingeruo with him as they headed towards the Zhang Family.. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 175: The Traitor of the Zhang Family_l Chapter 178: Chapter 175: The Traitor of the Zhang Family_l Translator: 549690339 Now, the Zhang Family is deeply trapped in dire straits. The invasion of the Horse-thief Gang has completely turned the Zhang Family into a hell, with corpses scattered everywhere. Some of the Zhang Family martial artists are resisting, but no matter how strong they are, they can¡¯t withstand the onslaught of numerous enemies, and ultimately, they all end in bitterness. After about one hour, the current situation in the Zhang Family finally calmed down. Prisoners were divided into two groups, tightly controlled by the bandits and tied up. ¡°Protector Ming, this group of prisoners is willing to submit to our Horse-thief Gang. Hehe, those, are all stubborn and unwilling to surrender to us.¡± A bandit looked at the two groups of prisoners in front of him and clicked his tongue. ¡°Spare us, all the bandit lords, spare us.¡± There are always people with weak wills everywhere. Of course, the Zhang Family is no exception. A large number of people are willing to surrender. At this moment, these people are kneeling on the ground, crying and begging for mercy, as if they are afraid that the people from the Horse-thief Gang would kill them. ¡°You¡­¡± Among those Zhang Family members who refused to surrender, Zhang Huaizhong shouted angrily, ¡®You bunch of cowards! The Horse-thief Gang killed your families and destroyed the home left by your ancestors. And now you kneel before these criminals; have your consciences been eaten by dogs?¡± A young man from the Zhang Family pointed at Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s nose and scolded, ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, do you think everyone is as stupid as you? In this world, being alive is always better than being dead! As long as these lords can spare my life, I am willing to do anything they ask.¡± ¡°You, you!¡± Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s blood boiled with anger. Meanwhile, Protector Ming stroked his chin and sneered, ¡°It¡¯s not a bad idea to use these people as cannon fodder when warring against the Feng and Murong Families. Besides, we are also short of some menial workers. These spineless ones won¡¯t be of much use to our Red-clothed Gang, so let¡¯s just throw them all to do hard labor. We just need more hands to gather resources from Monster Beast Mountain.¡± Upon hearing this, the bandit replied, ¡°Those who are willing to surrender to our Horse-thief Gang acknowledge current affairs, and Protector Ming appreciates you all. Just so happens, our Horse-thief Gang needs some menial workers to do hard labor. Whoever is willing can survive!¡± ¡°I am willing!¡± ¡°I am willing!¡± One after another, those spineless ones jumped out. ¡°You bunch of cowards!¡± Zhang Huaizhong roared, his eyes bloodshot, and growled like an enraged beast. ¡°What cowards? We are now part of the Horse-thief Gang.¡± A young man from the Zhang Family laughed sarcastically. To win favor from the Horse-thief Gang, he continued, ¡°Eldest Brother, this Zhang Family troublemaker is so noisy and disrespectful. Let me kill him for you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The burly man from the Horse-thief Gang raised his eyebrow. Killing one¡¯s own clan member to survive? This has to be an interesting play. He waved his hand with interest, ¡°Kid, you have potential. Here, take this knife. Kill him, and from this moment on, you¡¯ll be one of us in the Horse-thief Gang. Unlike them, you¡¯ll not have to do hard labor.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Hearing this, the young man¡¯s eyes gleamed. He didn¡¯t hesitate and got up. Seeing that there were benefits to taking the initiative to kill one¡¯s own clan member, the other spineless ones jumped out one after another: ¡°I¡¯m also willing to do it!¡± ¡°Give me a chance.¡± Zhang Huaizhong clenched his teeth with anger. All these spineless people, during the time the Zhang Family was in trouble, were hesitant and afraid, running away faster than anyone else. But when it comes to fighting against their own people now that the Horse-thief Gang has invaded, they act even faster and more brutally in their desperation to survive, doing whatever it takes. ¡°Zhang Shengyi, you dare try to kill me!¡± Zhang Huaizhong stared angrily. Wasn¡¯t this spineless young man the Zhang Shengyi who tried to play dirty tricks and fought Yang Chen during the Hundred Clans Trial Battle? Zhang Shengyi was the second genius of the Zhang Family, always suppressed by Zhang Huaizhong. At this moment, he said viciously, ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, you always showed off in front of me in the Zhang Family. Haha, did you always think you could suppress me? Did you think you were the number one genius of the Zhang Family? But look at you now! What can you do? You call me spineless, but now I can kill you, join the Horse-thief Gang, while you? You can¡¯t do anything! What a crappy number one genius!¡± As these words fell, Zhang Shengyi picked up the knife and was about to chop at Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s neck. But at the next moment, a sudden surge of powerful energy swept in, and with a bang, it invisibly hit Zhang Shengyi¡¯s body, making him spit blood and retreat uncontrollably. ¡°Huh?¡± All the Zhang Family members and the Horse-thief Gang who planned to kill their fellow clansmen were shocked. Protector Ming, however, was quite shrewd, and immediately shouted, ¡°Who is it? Come out!¡± The person who made the move obviously didn¡¯t intend to hide, and after taking action, revealed himself. Wasn¡¯t it Yang Chen? At this time, Yang Chen and Zhang Yingeruo appeared together, floating in midair, looking down below. ¡°It¡¯s you, Yang Chen!¡± Protector Ming was slightly shocked, but soon calmed down: ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, you dare to show up in front of our Horse-thief Gang. You choose not to walk the path of heaven but insist on entering the gate of hell. Haha, it¡¯s nice of you to come and die. You won¡¯t be able to escape today.¡± ¡°Is that so? Going to die?¡± Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth, ¡°Originally, I came to the Zhang Family with the idea of cleaning up you bandits. But now it seems that you have all gathered together and saved me a lot of trouble. As for dying¡­ That¡¯s what your Second Master thought at first too.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve seen the Second Master?¡± Protector Ming felt something off. Yang Chen scoffed, then dragged the Second Master out and removed the hood covering his head, shouting, ¡°Bandits of the Horse-thief Gang, take a look at who this is.¡± The Second Master was tightly controlled by Yang Chen and felt utterly humiliated. But at this time, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure his anger. Protecter Ming felt turbulent waves in his heart, then shouted, ¡®Yang Chen, what have you done? Surrender your life!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t even bother to look at him; he knew someone else would take action. Sure enough, those bodyguards hiding in the dark were more excited. In the blink of an eye, without exposing themselves, they instantly killed Protector Ming. ¡°The Protector is dead!¡± ¡°Protector Ming is dead!¡± ¡°Run!¡± These bandits dispersed in a panic, trying to escape. However, how could they escape under Yang Chen¡¯s watch? Yang Chen swung his long spear, and in an instant, thousands of spear shadows enveloped the entire Zhang Family. In no time, the fleeing bandits fell one after another under the onslaught of thousands of spear shadows. In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the once arrogant and domineering Horse-thief Gang had not a single member left. Without a Spirit Martial Realm expert, these Body Refining Realm bandits could hardly pose any threat to Yang Chen.. Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Chapter 176: Thousand Year Treasure_l Chapter 179: Chapter 176: Thousand Year Treasure_l Translator: 549690339 At this moment, Yang Chen was holding his shoulder, looking down at the people of the Zhang Family. Zhang Huaizhong exclaimed with joy, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s you Yang Chen! And Yingruo sister, you¡¯re fine, it¡¯s really great that you¡¯re fine.¡± Tears streamed down Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s face. Although Zhang Yingruo was not his biological sister, she was a member of his clan, and their blood ties were close. Now that the Zhang family had fallen, only he could understand how extravagant it was to see another surviving family member. ¡°Brother Zhang, it¡¯s okay now. Leave the rest to me.¡± Yang Chen looked down and stared at the trembling traitors who had originally betrayed the Zhang family and joined the Horse-thief Gang, saying, ¡°You really put on a great show for me. You just betrayed the Zhang family and joined the Horse-thief Gang. Should I treat you as members of the Horse-thief Gang, or should I protect you as members of the Zhang Family? This makes things a bit difficult.¡±> Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, these traitors who had betrayed the Zhang family knelt down one by one, shouting at the top of their voices as if they were afraid that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t hear them: ¡°Young Master Chen, we are from the Zhang family, the Zhang family!¡± ¡°Bullshit. vou still dare to sav vou are members of the Zhang familv. esDeciallv you Zhang Shengyi. You still dare to say you are a member of the Zhang family?¡± Zhang Huaizhong roared angrily: ¡°Why shouldn¡¯t we be considered members of the Zhang family? Our last name is Zhang, we have the blood of the Zhang family, we are members of the Zhang family.¡± Zhang Shengyi shouted loudly, his voice hoarse. He knew about Yang Chen¡¯s entry into the Spirit Martial Realm, and he had just witnessed Yang Chen killing the bandits. In front of Yang Chen, he had no room for resistance. ¡°That¡¯s right, we are members of the Zhang family.¡± Yang Chen looked at the scene and sneered, ¡°Zhang Shengyi, I used to think you were just a little schemer, but I didn¡¯t expect you to put on such a good show, even daring to kill your own clan members. You really have no conscience. ¡± ¡°Yang Chen, I was just¡­ I was just wronged. I was temporarily yielding. I planned to infiltrate the Bandits¡¯ Gang and make plans for the Zhang family later.¡± Zhang Shengyi quickly came up with a reasonable excuse. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even look at Zhang Shengyi: ¡°Miss Zhang, although I hate traitors, this is ultimately the Zhang family¡¯s business. Choose how to deal with them, Miss Zhang.¡± Zhang Yingruo had naturally seen everything that had happened in front of her from beginning to end. Adversity reveals true nature, and she finally knew what kind of people these spineless traitors were. Thinking of this, she clenched her teeth tightly: ¡°Young Master Yang, theoretically speaking, they are indeed members of the Zhang family, but the Zhang family doesn¡¯t need spineless people like them.¡± ¡°Good, Miss Zhang¡¯s choice is absolutely wise.¡± Yang Chen shouted sharply and then glanced at the Zhang family¡¯s cowards below. These cowards of the Zhang family widened their eyes one by one, kneeling down and begging for mercy. Yang Chen showed no mercy, his True Qi surged, and he killed all the traitors of the Zhang family cleanly. Zhang Yingruo made the right choice. These traitors, if left behind, would make no sense at all. The Zhang family did not need these fence sitters; keeping them would only bring disaster. Eventually, when the Zhang family would be rebuilt, these traitors would become parasites sooner or later. Rather than that, it was better to kill them prematurely. ¡°Thank you, Young Master Yang.¡± Zhang Yingruo said with tears in her eyes. ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Since I vowed to protect the Zhang family, I have no intention of breaking my word. Now, Miss Zhang, go ahead and untie the surviving members of the Zhang family. You need to reunite for a while.¡± Yang Chen smiled and said. Zhang Yingruo gratefully responded and hurriedly ran over. Tonight, Yang Chen stayed at the Zhang family¡¯s residence temporarily. As for Elder Yang and others, Yang Chen had naturally arranged everything for them. At night, Yang Chen stayed in the room specially arranged by Zhang Yingruo. He didn¡¯t cultivate but instead focused his attention on the box with prohibitions given to him by Zhang Xuelian. Today at the Zhang family, Yang Chen remembered this item and then said, ¡°Rainbow, do you think that now that I have entered the Spirit Martial Realm, I have the ability to open this box?¡± ¡°Young Master can try. Logically speaking, the power of the Spirit Martial Realm can indeed break the first level of prohibition. However, these prohibitions are very complex, and I can¡¯t guarantee it. Whether you succeed or not still depends on you, Young Master,¡± Rainbow poked her head out and spoke softly. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded and didn¡¯t delay any further. The True Qi in his hand surged, and in an instant, he struck the mysterious box. ¡°Bang!¡± A sound was born. Rainbow quickly used her Divine Soul Power to block the spread of the sound, making it difficult for outsiders to hear Yang Chen¡¯s actions. ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem so calm at this moment. He looked at the box without any movement and touched his chin, ¡°There isn¡¯t even a trace of movement.¡± This made him feel incredulous. He didn¡¯t believe it. He didn¡¯t give up after the first strike. That strike just now was just a probing one. This time he was going to give it his all. In an instant, he gathered True Qi in his hand, and then the Essence Blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear trembled slightly in his hand. In an instant, a miniature Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm formed, and Yang Chen suddenly bombarded the prohibition on the box. Boom. The deafening sound was blocked by Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power, not spreading out and disturbing others. At this moment, dust flew up, causing Yang Chen to cough endlessly. When Yang Chen could finally see clearly, a smile of joy gradually appeared on his face: ¡°Broken. Haha, the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is indeed extraordinary.¡± Rainbow exclaimed, ¡°Congratulations, young master. If it was another Spirit Martial Realm practitioner, it would have taken at least two or three layers of prohibition to break the prohibition. You broke it with just the first one.¡± At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s attention was not on Rainbow¡¯s praise. Both of his eyes were fixed on the box. Upon breaking the first prohibition, the first drawer of the box opened, revealing a delicate and finely crafted silver key floating inside. This key exuded an enticing aura. If it weren¡¯t for Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul power blocking it, the Zhang family would have been overflowing with light, illuminating the four directions. Seeing this scene, could Yang Chen not be surprised, ¡°What is the history of this key?¡± Rainbow stared intently at the key and kept saying, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯ve picked up a treasure this time.¡± Despite his rich experiences, Yang Chen was not omniscient. Hearing Rainbow¡¯s words, he hesitated and asked, ¡°Rainbow, do you know this key?¡± ¡°Yes, yes. My inherited memory contains information about this key; this key is associated with a thousand-year-old treasure. Young master, with this key, you get an opportunity. That woman was really generous.¡± Rainbow exclaimed, referring to Zhang Xuelian, the woman in this context. Yang Chen hesitated for a moment. Thousand-year Treasure? What¡­ What on earth did Zhang Xuelian give him? Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 177: Tiandu Emperor_l Chapter 180: Chapter 177: Tiandu Emperor_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°What is the deal with this Thousand-year Treasure?¡± Yang Chen asked with an endless curiosity in his eyes. No matter how you look at it, the Thousand-year Treasure involves a whole millennium, and it cannot be ignored. ¡°What did you say? A treasure left behind by the Emperor?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly stunned. Emperor¡­ In a way, this could be said to be the pinnacle of a martial artist. Although it may not be the strongest, it is a truly top-notch force. It is said that beneath the Emperor level, everyone else is ants. It can be seen that not much can pose a threat to the emperor-level strong. Yang Chen exclaimed: ¡°Tiandu Emperor, I have heard of him.¡± Such emperor-level strong people have been recorded in history books, and he naturally heard of them. Caihong gave a smile: ¡°Young Master, if you understand the existence of emperor-level strong people, you should know how valuable the treasure left behind by the emperor is.¡± ¡°So what¡¯s the deal with the thousand years?¡± Yang Chen asked involuntarily. ¡°This involves the temperament of Tiandu Emperor, no one knows how he thought. When Tiandu Emperor transcended into immortality, he left his treasures for neither his descendants nor later generations. Instead, he created an immense Tiandu Imperial Palace hidden underground, with all of its treasures stored inside. It opens once every thousand years, and there are three keys left, placed in various locations in North Mountain County for the destined to find!¡± Caihong said. ¡°What is the purpose of this key?¡± Yang Chen inquired with a frown: ¡°Does it mean that only those who possess the key can unlock the door to the treasure? Caihong shook her head: ¡°It can¡¯t be said entirely like that, I don¡¯t have a deep understanding of this either. I only know that the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor opens once every thousand years. A thousand years ago, this treasure had been opened, and as long as you pass the assessment left by the Emperor, you can enter its periphery. But to enter the inner area, the key is absolutely necessary. ¡± ¡°That is to say, even with the key, if you don¡¯t pass Tiandu Emperor¡¯s basic assessment, you might not be able to get the treasure he left behind. But without a key, it is impossible to obtain the real treasure left by Tiandu Emperor. ¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Tiandu Emperor really has a strange temperament!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that so! It is said that a thousand years ago, there was a fierce battle for Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasure in North Mountain County, with countless deaths. In the end, it all came to nothing, and it seems that no one obtained the real treasure left by Tiandu Emperor. Who got the key is even more unknown.¡± Caihong told it in a hazy manner. The inheritance memory is passed down, not hers. What she said was only part of the memory, and she didn¡¯t fully understand it either. Yang Chen questioned: ¡°No one obtained Tiandu Emperor¡¯s complete treasure a thousand years ago?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s not a strange thing. Young Master, think about it. What kind of handwriting does Tiandu Emperor have, and would the treasure he left behind be taken away in the first thousand years? Otherwise, the treasure of Tiandu Imperial Palace would be too scarce.¡± Caihong smiled. ¡°Also, how long will it be before the Thousand-year Treasure is reopened this time?¡± Yang Chen asked: ¡°This time is a bit too long, it¡¯s really not easy to calculate.¡± ¡°This is a piece of cake for our inherited memories. I can calculate it, just give me a moment to think¡­¡± Caihong pouted her little mouth, and after a while, she said: ¡°Young Master, if Caihong is not wrong, there should be only two or three years left before the Thousand-year Treasure left by Tiandu Emperor is reopened. It won¡¯t be too long.¡± Yang Chen was suddenly stunned: ¡°Two to three years, that¡¯s so soon?¡± Two to three years for a martial artist is just a fleeting moment. ¡°My inheritance memory records that the treasure left behind by Tiandu Emperor entails difficult basic assessments that are even hard for many Origin Martial Realm masters to pass.¡± Caihong said. ¡°As for the specific rules of the assessment, no one knows too much about it in detail. But it seems to have something to do with the inheritance left by Tiandu Emperor.¡± This made Yang Chen laugh bitterly. It seems that although he has the key, it is still unknown whether he can get the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor. If he couldn¡¯t pass the assessment, everything would be in vain. But speaking of it, Zhang Xuelian actually left such an opportunity to obtain the Emperor¡¯s treasure for himself. As for the emperor¡¯s treasure, others may not know, but Yang Chen is very clear. Zhang Xuelian is really not stingy, leaving such an opportunity for a man who might become her husband. If he really becomes her husband, what will happen then? This is still just the treasure unlocked by the first prohibition. What about the second prohibition and the third prohibition? There is no denying that if he really marries Zhang Xuelian, it may not be a bad thing. ¡°This treasure key involves a lot, I must be careful to keep it in the future.¡± Yang Chen murmured: ¡°Caihong, help me take out the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, I am going to refine a batch of elixirs. Speaking of which, I have not tried alchemy since I acquired the Starfire.¡± ¡°Young Master, what elixir are you going to refine?¡± Caihong asked curiously, as watching Yang Chen refining pills was a kind of enjoyment for her. Yang Chen has turned alchemy into an art. Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡®Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, have you heard of it?¡± ¡°What!¡± Caihong opened her little mouth in surprise: ¡®Yo¡­Young Master, are you going to refine Qingming Zhenyuan Pill? Did I hear it wrong? That¡¯s a perfect fourth-grade pill, just like the one you refined for those two silly bears last time!¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°Caihong, your inherited memory is really a treasure as you even know the names of such rare elixirs. Indeed, Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is a perfect fourth-grade pill. As long as it is taken and refined, one can unconditionally increase their Spirit Martial Realm cultivation level by one!¡± It is an increase in the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation level, not in the Body Refining Realm! This is the overbearing aspect of the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, which is also a very scarce type of elixir. Compared to the Gravity Pill, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill only increases the cultivation of a Spirit Martial Realm martial artist by one level, but it is a full three grades higher than the Gravity Pill. Why? Because there are many elixir varieties that can increase the Cultivation Level of the Gravity Pill, but there are fewer varieties that can increase the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation level! Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Chapter 178: Winning People’s Hearts (Seventh Update)_l Chapter 181: Chapter 178: Winning People¡¯s Hearts (Seventh Update)_l Translator: 549690339 If it was some time ago, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have been able to refine this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. The materials were not enough, and he didn¡¯t have several of the most precious ones. But now it¡¯s different, although he still hasn¡¯t gathered the most precious materials, he has obtained a Strange Fire. The reason why alchemists dream of such fire is because its special attributes can compensate for the missing materials in elixirs. It was just like the Starfire, its function was corrosion, its Yin-Yang property was negative, which happens to compensate for the most precious material in the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill ¨C Green Cloud Grass. The characteristic of Green Cloud Grass is the Yin energy it contains, which is necessary for the formation of the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. Without Green Cloud Grass, as long as he has this Starfire¡¯s Yin energy, he can still refine the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. ¡°Young Master, are you going to take this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill now to enhance your martial arts cultivation?¡± Rainbow blinked. Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°Of course not, I¡¯m not that impatient. After reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm, martial arts cultivation doesn¡¯t improve as fast as in the Body Refining Realm, so I plan to take this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill after reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level.¡± During the Body Refining Realm, he had taken the Gravity Pill early, as the improvement in cultivation during the Body Refining Realm didn¡¯t put any pressure on him. It was merely laying the foundation, he had so many methods to use. But it¡¯s not the same in the Spiritual Martial Realm. Although he still has many methods, he doesn¡¯t dare use the treasures he painstakingly made as casually as in the Body Refining Realm. ¡°This Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is only effective the first time it¡¯s taken, I don¡¯t want to waste it.¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. ¡°Then, why did you refine it so early¡­¡± Rainbow couldn¡¯t help but say. Yang Chen smiled casually: ¡°It¡¯s for those guards.¡± ¡°What, Young Master, you¡¯re being too wasteful.¡± Rainbow was shocked, ¡°How could something so precious be given to those guards? Frankly speaking, their martial arts cultivation has already reached a certain extent, and it¡¯s hard for them to have any more improvement.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Rainbow, although you are smart, the art of using people is not as simple as you think. These guards are helping me now, but they are all doing it out of respect for Jin Cheng. They are helping me, but who would really help me wholeheartedly?¡± ¡°If I give them this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, it will be different. They help me this time, and next time, even if it¡¯s not for Young Master Jin Cheng¡¯s sake, they will still help me. It¡¯s a matter of reciprocity. I can refine this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill once, and I can refine it a second time. But if I don¡¯t win their hearts this time, I may not have the opportunity next time.¡± Yang Chen said earnestly. Rainbow pouted, ¡®You humans are really strange. No wonder our ancestral memories say that even though our mermaid tribe is smarter than you humans, and we have a wider range of knowledge in the path of all things, your human martial artists have always been at the top of the world.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, and didn¡¯t say anything more. Instead, he sat down cross-legged, put the materials into the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, and began to earnestly refine the elixir. With the Starfire, he finally found the feeling of his previous life. What he lacks now is a Creation Pill Furnace that can dominate his previous life. If he had a divine furnace, he could refine his peak masterpiece from his previous life ¨C the Divine Wrath Creation Pill! This elixir was only half-completed in his previous life, but even if it was just a half, it was enough to be considered as his peak masterpiece. Neither Hua Wanru nor any of the geniuses under his command had ever tasted this masterpiece. This is also one of his cards against Hua Wanru! If he could refine this pill, Yang Chen would have the confidence to soar into the sky and kill Hua Wanru; it¡¯s just a matter of time. However, it¡¯s still too early to talk about these things now. A Creation Pill Furnace with divine effects is extremely rare. Even in his previous life, he had only one. While he had these thoughts in his mind, it didn¡¯t hinder Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy, time passed by gradually, and the elixir soon took shape. A furnace full of fragrant pills condensed, and then Yang Chen quickly finished it. ¡°Succeeded!¡± The elixir fell from the pill furnace and landed in Yang Chen¡¯s palm. ¡°Ten pills!¡± Rainbow was surprised, ¡°This is the limit of the amount you can refine with the materials you¡¯ve placed, Young Master. Your alchemy level is definitely more than just a Fourth-grade Perfect Alchemy Master. I¡¯m afraid not even a Grade 5 or 6 alchemist can limit you!¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Yang Chen shrugged, not intending to hide anything from his own people. Rainbow had an incredulous look on her face: ¡°Young Master, are all the geniuses among you humans so terrifying?¡± Yang Chen smiled awkwardly: ¡°In alchemy, perhaps I¡¯m the only one who¡¯s so terrifying. ¡± He didn¡¯t have any boasting in his words. Without mentioning the ancient era, in the past three thousand years, Yang Chen ranked himself as the second-best genius in alchemy, and no one dared to claim the first. Even in his previous life, during his teenage years, he was more than just a five or six-grade alchemist. ¡°Alright, the elixir is ready. Rainbow, you can go back to the Eight Extremities Flowing River space. I will give this elixir to the guards.¡± Yang Chen said. Rainbow didn¡¯t hesitate and jumped into Yang Chen¡¯s waist jade pendant, disappearing without a trace. Yang Chen, on the other hand, pushed open the door with a creak and immediately vanished without a trace. When he appeared again, Yang Chen had already arrived at the room where the guards were staying. The guards were meditating when they felt Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, and they all stood up and said, ¡°Young Master Yang visits in the middle of the night, what brings you here?¡± He Liancheng looked at Yang Chen with doubt: ¡°Young Master Yang, please!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t beat around the bush: ¡°Commander He, the guards have accompanied me through mountains and rivers, coming to Da Huang and helping me kill the bandit gang of horse-thieves. I am grateful for your kindness. Tonight, I was pondering upon this and felt something lacking in my heart. So, I refined some elixirs to give to Commander He and the guards!¡± Upon hearing this, the guards were stunned. He Liancheng¡¯s lips curled up into a smile. Having lived for so many years, how could he not figure out Yang Chen¡¯s intentions? Yang Chen was clearly trying to win over their hearts. However, winning their hearts wasn¡¯t a bad thing, as it showed that Yang Chen was good at handling relationships. But winning over these Spiritual Martial Realm masters, like themselves, wasn¡¯t that easy. At least, with his cultivation, He Liancheng had seen and experienced many things. It wasn¡¯t that easy to win him over! He wasn¡¯t very interested in the treasures Yang Chen had brought out because he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could offer anything that would really interest him. The guards looked at each other, their expressions not very rich, clearly thinking the same as He Liancheng.. Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 179: Acknowledging the Master!_l Chapter 182: Chapter 179: Acknowledging the Master!_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was not a fool; he could see the guards¡¯ thoughts, knowing that they didn¡¯t think highly of the elixir he made. However, these guards were smart, and they didn¡¯t show any disdain on their faces. Even their words were unblemished: ¡°Oh? What kind of elixir has Young Master Yang made? Let us take a look!¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen opened the box, and a rich pill fragrance immediately drifted out. Ten elixirs with round texture, emitting faint light and spiritual energy appeared in front of the guards¡¯ eyes. The guards were all surprised when they saw these elixirs. Although they couldn¡¯t recognize the name of this elixir, its material, pill fragrance, and scattered spiritual energy were all indicators of its uniqueness. At least, it was more precious than any elixir they had ever seen before. ¡°This¡­¡± The guards all revealed greedy expressions. No wonder they had such reactions ¨C anyone who saw such a treasure would have a similar attitude as these guards. ¡°What kind of elixir is this?¡± the guards asked one after another, unable to maintain their previous indifference. Their desire for the elixir was evident in their voices. Seeing the drastic change in the guards¡¯ expressions, Yang Chen touched his chin and smiled. Before he could speak, He Liancheng, with his big eyes widened, looked at the elixirs placed in the box and said incredulously, ¡°This¡­ is this the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill? Young Master Yang, is this really the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill?¡± Commander He has a good eye. Indeed, this is the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, ¡± said Yang Chen with his hands behind his back, at ease. He Liancheng¡¯s last shred of calm was completely dissolved by the elixir in front of him. He stared intently at the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, his eyes filled with longing. Seeing their commander so astonished, the other guards asked: ¡°Commander, what exactly is this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill?¡± He Liancheng¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and his face was flushed: ¡°You¡¯ve found a treasure! The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill can unconditionally enhance the strength of a Ling Wu Realm expert by one layer. It¡¯s a treasure that Ling Wu Realm experts can only dream of. At that time, when I was at the Seventh Layer of the Ling Wu Realm, I once followed the City Lord to the North Mountain County auction!¡± ¡°And at that auction, there was this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. The City Lord wanted to buy one for me, but unfortunately, as soon as the elixir appeared, it attracted competition from countless forces. The City Lord tried his best but failed to secure it. It was because of this that I became motivated to cultivate, and today I have reached the peak of the Ling Wu Realm! You¡­ you¡¯ve really stumbled upon such good fortune!¡± Not to mention that there were ten Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in the box. Ten! He knew very well that if one of these elixirs was put up for grabs, countless Ling Wu Realm experts would fight over it, shedding blood in the process. If word got out about the ten elixirs, even their City Lord might go crazy. And yet, Yang Chen took out ten Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, and they had just thought that he couldn¡¯t produce anything valuable. What Yang Chen took out was enough to make people fight for their lives. ¡°This¡­¡± The guards stared with wide eyes: ¡°Unconditionally enhance a Ling Wu Realm¡¯s martial arts strength by one layer? ¡°Commander He, are you telling the truth ?¡± ¡°Have I ever lied to vou?¡± He Lianchenq qritted his teeth and swallowed hard, then said, ¡°Young Master Yang, is this gift¡­ really for us?¡± If it were any other treasure, he would feel ashamed to accept it and would have declined, but for this treasure, if he refused, the guards beneath him might turn against him. ¡°Commander He, you¡¯re joking. Since I¡¯ve taken out these elixirs, there¡¯s absolutely no reason for me to take them back. I made these elixirs for all of you,¡± Yang Chen said earnestly, cupping his hands in greeting. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Can we really have these Qingming Zhenyuan Pills?¡± The guards¡¯ voices trembled. He Liancheng took a deep breath: ¡°You, still not thanking Young Master Yang for his kindness? This is a great kindness. Without these Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, you wouldn¡¯t know when you could break through to the peak of the Ling Wu Realm. Now that you have the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, your chances of reaching the peak of the Ling Wu Realm before the age of sixty have increased. In the future, you may even be able to break through to the Origin Martial Realm!¡± Hearing He Liancheng¡¯s words, and the temptation of the Origin Martial Realm, the guards knew the importance and hurriedly knelt down on one knee, saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, your kindness today cannot be repaid with words. If in the future you need our services, we will not hesitate, even through fire and water!¡± ¡°Commander He, what are you¡­?¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile, ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s not talk about it. I¡¯ll just leave the elixirs here.¡± He Liancheng hesitated: ¡°Young Master Yang, since I¡¯ve already reached the peak of the Ling Wu Realm, using this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill on me would be somewhat wasteful. This extra one¡­¡± Commander He, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is also useful for breaking through to the Origin Martial Realm. Although it might not fully display the true power of this elixir, it could still increase your chances, right? Besides, I¡¯ve said that once I take out these elixirs, there¡¯s absolutely no reason to take them back,¡± Yang Chen said seriously. ¡°Please accept them.¡± He Liancheng took a deep breath and looked deeply at Yang Chen. Now he understood why Jin Cheng was willing to be friends with Yang Chen. Thinking of this, He Liancheng said, ¡°Young Master Yang, I used to have some prejudice against you. Now, I realize my small-mindedness. From now on, Jin Cheng is my master, and Young Master Yang, you will be my second master!¡± If Yang Chen and Jin Cheng didn¡¯t have that kind of relationship, he wouldn¡¯t have gone to this extent. But since Yang Chen and Jin Cheng were good friends, acknowledging Yang Chen as his second master was not a big deal. The other guards also said: ¡°Just like Commander He, today, Young Master Yang¡¯s gift of this elixir is a great kindness that we cannot repay. We can only serve Young Master Yang wholeheartedly!¡± Seeing this, Yang Chen knew that he had achieved the desired effect, and even beyond his expectations. He had been alone in Liaocheng, and winning people¡¯s hearts was inevitable. Doing so was not about betraying Jin Cheng; it was just that he couldn¡¯t always rely on Jin Cheng for everything. He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but say: ¡°I never expected that Young Master Yang would also be an Alchemy Master. This Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is not an ordinary elixir.¡± Yang Chen smiled: ¡°Since I¡¯m a Dan Medical, it¡¯s quite normal for me to be involved in Alchemy. As for this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, it was passed down by my ancestors, and I¡¯ve been refining it since I was a child. So, I managed to refine a few, which made Commander He laugh.¡± Yang Chen had already thought about his excuses in advance. But Commander He wouldn¡¯t really believe that Yang Chen was that simple, right? He always felt that Yang Chen was more than he seemed, and that was one of the reasons he acknowledged Yang Chen as his second master.. Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Chapter 180: Discussing Countermeasures 1 Chapter 183: Chapter 180: Discussing Countermeasures 1 Translator: 549690339 Great Wilderness, Feng Family ¡ª Since the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s sudden change, the Feng family and the Murong family are the only two places that have not been occupied by the bandits. Even though other tribes have not been affected by the Horse-thief Gang, they still live in constant fear and anxiety. In fact, the situation of the Feng family and the Murong family is not much better than that of other tribes. Since the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s sudden change, most of the gang¡¯s main forces have been focused on the Feng family and the Murong family. Although the remaining forces are not enough, with the cooperation of the two major families, Chen family and Wang family, it was more than enough to eradicate the other tribes that were completely unprepared. As for the Feng family and Murong family, their strength seemed to have nowhere to be used. They were eager to support other major tribes, but the Big Head of the gang was stationed near the Feng family and the Murong family. Whenever the Murong family and the Feng family took action, the Horse-thief Gang would also take action. The two super families seemed powerful, but the Horse-thief Gang was not weak either. The strangest thing was that the Horse-thief Gang did not seem to be planning to fight directly against the two families, as if they were waiting for something. Today, at the Feng family. Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang sat in the courtyard, discussing the current strategic trend. Feng Xuewu stood aside, helping the two by serving tea and water, behaving very well. ¡°Father, what does the Horse-thief Gang want? They focus all their forces on our family and the Murong family, but they are hesitant to make a move. Why is that?¡± Feng Changkong frowned; he had already had enough of the current situation. Fight, the Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t fight. They just watched them here, making them want to do something but unable! ¡°Hmph, isn¡¯t this simple?¡± Feng Wuyang held his tea and snorted coldly, ¡°They want to nibble away at the other bones, leaving our Feng family and the Murong family, the most difficult bones, to be chewed on slowly. When other tribes cannot provide any more help to our Feng family and Murong family, we will naturally be slowly worn down by the Horse-thief Gang! Everyone understands the principle of lips and teeth being interdependent, but the Horse-thief Gang is not playing this game. Instead, they want to remove your teeth first, leaving you with a mouth with no fierce fangs, to be trampled upon at will!¡± Upon hearing this, Feng Changkong jolted, ¡°Father, what are we waiting for, let¡¯s fight them?¡± ¡°Fight? If it were really possible, you would think I wouldn¡¯t do it?¡± Feng Wuyang scolded. Feng Xuewu stood aside, her thoughts flowing. In her mind, an image of the handsome young man emerged. The Feng family and the Murong family were now being tightly blocked by the Horse-thief Gang and had no access to the outside world. No one knew how the young man was now. She only overheard some fragmentary words, saying that the Yang family had already been destroyed. Yang Chen¡­ What about him? Thinking of this, Feng Xuewu suddenly shuddered, only to find that her tea had already overflowed. ¡°Xuewu, are you still thinking about Yang Chen?¡± Feng Changkong sighed. As a father, how could he not understand his daughter¡¯s thoughts and feelings? Feng Xuewu lowered her head, without speaking, but her worried face revealed her thoughts. Feng Changkong sighed, ¡°Xuewu, maybe this is fate. The Yang family is destroyed, and Yang Chen, he¡­¡± ¡°Father, I understand that now the Horse-thief Gang has changed, and no one in the Great Wilderness can save themselves. But Yang Chen, he¡­¡± Feng Xuewu whispered. ¡°Yang Chen, that kid, what a pity,¡± said Feng Wuyang, taking a deep breath, ¡°I, Feng Wuyang, promised to protect him, but I didn¡¯t expect that the Horse-thief Gang would suddenly change, and I have become unable to protect myself. It¡¯s evident that the gang has been planning this for a long time, but even I didn¡¯t expect that after all these years of accumulating strength, the Horse-thief Gang would become so terrifying?¡± Feng Changkong said solemnly, ¡°Father, I always feel that something is wrong. The Horse-thief Gang has many powerful people, but it seems like they just appeared out of thin air, completely unreasonable. If it were in the past, where would the Horse-thief Gang have so many people?¡± ¡°That is indeed a strange thing.¡± Feng Wuyang shook his head. As they were discussing, suddenly, a servant burst in, ¡°Family Head, Elder Changkong has returned.¡± ¡°Changkong?¡± Feng Wuyang squinted his eyes, ¡°Isn¡¯t Changkong here?¡± Feng Changkong was also stunned, ¡°Yeah, aren¡¯t I here?¡± This made the servant confused for a moment, ¡°Then who is this¡­?¡± As he spoke, a middle-aged man appeared beside the servant, a man who looked identical to Feng Changkong. ¡°Who are you!¡± Feng Changkong suddenly stood up, looking at the man who was almost indistinguishable from himself. Feng Wuyang touched his chin, seemingly calm, and equally curious about what was going on. ¡°Uncle Feng and Senior Feng don¡¯t need to worry. It¡¯s me, Yang Chen.¡± The man who looked identical to Feng Changkong smiled. ¡°You are Yang Chen?¡± All the people present were shocked. Feng Xuewu¡¯s delicate body trembled, looking at the man in front of her, who looked exactly like her father, her heart filled with surprise and joy. His tone, the man in front of her had the same tone as Yang Chen. Yang Chen smiled lightly and said, ¡°It¡¯s me, Junior!¡± ¡°No, Yang Chen, what¡¯s going on?¡± Feng Changkong could hardly maintain his composure. Yang Chen smiled faintly, took out a silver needle, and gently poked his face. In three or two strokes, his face changed from ¡®Feng Changkong¡¯ to his original appearance, Yang Chen. Seeing Yang Chen return to his original appearance, Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang exchanged glances, both shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s magical skills. In comparison, Feng Wuyang said, ¡°Kid, this is the Face Changing Technique, right?¡± ¡°Senior Feng has sharp eyes. Yes, this is the Face Changing Technique. Only those skilled in Dan Medical can do it. I, a nobody, am also proficient in it. It is because I possess this Face Changing Technique that I was able to enter the Feng family silently and subtly!¡± Yang Chen smiled lightly. ¡°No, Yang Chen, why did you do this?¡± Feng Changkong was puzzled. Yang Chen grinned, ¡°The Horse-thief Gang has many spies. If I tried to enter the Feng family with my true appearance, could I have made it in? And the Feng family is now heavily guarded, making it difficult even for a fly to enter. It seems that the Horse-thief Gang is not yet ready to fight against the Feng family, so I disguised myself as Uncle Feng and entered easily.¡± ¡°Hahaha, you thought this through, kid. By doing so, not only can others not detect you, Yang Chen, but you can also come here. Yang Chen, you are really beyond my expectation. I originally thought you were already in danger, but unexpectedly, you¡¯re completely fine. It seems that the news of the Yang family¡¯s crisis is false. That¡¯s good!¡± Feng Wuyang said. Yang Chen smiled bitterly, ¡°Senior Feng, the Yang family¡¯s crisis is indeed true. I survived for other reasons, which are too long to explain. Today, I am here to discuss with Senior Feng on how to deal with the Horse-thief Gang. I wonder if Senior Feng can tell me everything about the Horse-thief Gang now..¡± Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Chapter 181: No Regrets After Taking Action 1 Chapter 184: Chapter 181: No Regrets After Taking Action 1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing that Yang Chen was safe and sound, Feng Xuewu felt the heavy stone in her heart quietly fall. However, with Yang Chen appearing so close to her, she found that instead of getting closer to him, he seemed even more distant. Perhaps, as she had said before, Yang Chen was like the glaring, fierce sun, the closer one gets, the more severe the hurt. How could an ordinary woman be close to Yang Chen? Just like now, Yang Chen had already reached the point where he could sit on an equal footing with her father and grandfather, discussing matters. Was she really worthy of Yang Chen? Thinking of this, Feng Xuewu gave a bitter smile. She was a smart woman and didn¡¯t think about it further, pouring a cup of tea for Yang Chen. As a woman, she should do what she¡¯s supposed to do while these men discussed matters of the battlefield. At this time, Feng Wuyang had already recounted the recent events between the Feng family and the horse-thief gang. This prompted Yang Chen to say without hesitation, ¡°So, it seems that the horse-thief gang intends to first destroy the other clans, cut off the support of the Feng and Murong families, and then slowly destroy the Feng and Murong families.¡± ¡°Exactly. The old man from the Murong family and I have discussed this and obviously, we cannot just sit and wait for death. We once fought with that gang leader. Unfortunately, the old man from the Zhang family wasn¡¯t around, and we were still weaker than the gang leader in the end. That old bandit mysteriously healed from his injuries after that battle without saying, and his strength was even stronger than before, really strange, strange indeed¡­¡± Feng Wuyang sighed heavily, his face full of helplessness. Feng Changkong also took a deep breath, ¡°Father, when did you fight with that old bandit?¡± ¡°Hmph, I didn¡¯t want the Feng family to know about this matter. I didn¡¯t want to lose face and tarnish our family¡¯s prestige. However, the old man from the Murong family and I did lose. I even got hit by a palm strike from that old bandit. If it weren¡¯t for Yang Chen¡¯s prescription that dissolved the power of that strike, I¡¯m afraid it would be difficult for me to recover my strength from my heyday now,¡± Feng Wuyang said helplessly. This caused Yang Chen to frown, his expression becoming serious, ¡°In that case, the situation is not optimistic! Speaking of which, has Senior Feng ever blamed me for this?¡± ¡°Blame you? Haha, Yang Chen, I¡¯m not happy about you saying that. I, Feng Wuyang, never regret my actions; if I do something, I never regret it. Moreover, the fact that the horse-thief gang could be so orderly in the battle shows that they had a hidden agenda early on.¡± Feng Wuyang coldly snorted, ¡°If you hadn¡¯t killed the Third Master, that old bandit would still have waged war with the Great Wild Hundred Clans. Unfortunately, many people in the Hundred Clans don¡¯t understand. Those who died still think the trouble was caused by you, which is the most foolish. In fact, they should be thanking you. Because if you hadn¡¯t killed the Third Master and exposed the gang leader¡¯s fierce fangs ahead of time, the Feng and Murong families might not have been able to live as peacefully as they are now.¡± Upon hearing this, a warm current flowed through Yang Chen¡¯s heart. At this point, having someone understand him was undoubtedly a gratifying thing. Since Feng Wuyang understood him, it was not in vain that he appeared here today. Thinking of this, Yang Chen said, ¡°Since Senior Feng is so insightful, it seems that we have truly come to the point of complete exposure.¡± ¡°Complete exposure, what complete exposure?¡± Feng Wuyang shook his head, ¡°We have nothing right now. The old man from Zhang Family is dead, and I just got the news. We can¡¯t do anything about that old bandit at the moment.¡± ¡°No, Senior, there will always be a way,¡± Yang Chen said with a casual smile, then clapped his hands. Immediately afterward, a person fell directly from the high altitude. With a bang, he crashed to the ground. The next moment, a bodyguard also descended to the Feng family¡¯s residence, with his hands behind his back, not intending to say much. However, this had already shocked Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang immensely. Because the person who was tied up on the ground was none other than the Second Master of the horse-thief gang. ¡°It¡¯s you, Xu Lao Er, Xu Youfu!¡± Feng Wuyang¡¯s killing intent suddenly emerged, staring at the tied -up Xu Youfu, wishing he could slap him to death with a single palm. The Second Master was so frightened that his whole body trembled and he quickly hid behind Yang Chen. This made Feng Changkong suddenly hesitate, ¡°Yang Chen, what is going on?¡± ¡°This is the confidence of my complete exposure!¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°Since the horse-thief gang is reluctant to reveal their sword, why do we have to wait for them to reveal it first? We can reveal ours first, can¡¯t we? Nobody knows what the gang leader¡¯s old bandit is hiding! Why wait for him when we can force him to reveal his sword.¡¯ ¡°Take him?¡± Feng Wuyang touched his chin, lost in thought. Yang Chen raised his eyebrows and looked at the bodyguard next to him, ¡°And him!¡± Feng Wuyang took a deep look at the bodyguard and suddenly felt that he was unfathomable, even having a sense that he was strong enough to rival the gang leader! This bodyguard had taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and his martial arts cultivation had improved once again, making his current strength incomparable to before. This made Feng Wuyang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Who is this¡­¡± ¡°To be honest, after killing the Third Master, I felt that something was wrong. I always felt that the horse-thief gang seemed to have nothing to fear, so I went ahead and called for reinforcements. And this man is the reinforcements I brought!¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Young Master Yang is too kind. I wouldn¡¯t call myself reinforcements. I would go through fire and water for Young Master Yang without hesitation!¡± This bodyguard was now willing to help Yang Chen wholeheartedly and even his title had changed to Young Master Yang. This made Feng Wuyang suddenly hesitate. He felt that he was seeing even less through Yang Chen now. What was going on? How could Yang Chen not only bring a reinforcement who was even higher in martial arts cultivation than himself, but even make this person willingly serve him as a master? This¡­ Feng Xuewu¡¯s beautiful eyes swirled, looking at Yang Chen¡¯s achievements now, she felt even happier than Yang Chen himself. The smile on the corner of her mouth, although no longer hopeful for any results with Yang Chen, still made her very happy deep down as she witnessed his success. Feng Wuyang took a deep breath, and even though his heart was filled with a thousand doubts, he didn¡¯t ask any more questions, ¡°If we have this man¡¯s help, it might not be impossible to force the gang leader to reveal his sword.¡± ¡°Senior Feng is right. My plan is simple: use him to lure the gang leader to negotiate. It falls on you, Senior Feng, to announce this news. And during the negotiations, the support of the Feng and Murong families will be indispensable!¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Rest assured, our Feng family will be there!¡± Feng Wuyang suddenly felt his blood surging. He felt that the fate of the Great Wilderness seemed to be slowly changing again in the hands of the young man in front of him.. Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Chapter 182: The Traitor Yang Heng_l Chapter 185: Chapter 182: The Traitor Yang Heng_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°In that case, I, as the junior, shall take my leave.¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. ¡°The day for negotiation with the gang leader is set for the day after tomorrow. I hope Senior Feng will take care of these matters.¡± ¡°Of course, but Yang Chen, it might be easy for you to enter, but it won¡¯t be easy for you to leave, even if you disguise yourself as anyone. The Horse Thief Gang¡¯s spies are everywhere, and they could easily detect you.¡± Feng Wuyang said. ¡°Haha, Senior Feng, don¡¯t worry about me, if I can safely come, I can surely safely leave too.¡± Yang Chen laughed, and then said: ¡°Old Six, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± In the next moment, Yang Chen and the bodyguard left with the Second Master. In the blink of an eye, their figures had disappeared without a trace. ¡°Young Master, do we need to go through so much trouble dealing with that Big Head? Do we need to notify the Feng family? Isn¡¯t that unnecessary?¡± The guard asked perplexedly. Yang Chen was in mid-air, moving forward with the guard and said slowly, ¡°It¡¯s different. I have a feeling that the Big Head is hiding some secret. Otherwise, where does the courage of the Horse Thief Gang come from? I really don¡¯t understand. If I kill him in one breath, I won¡¯t be able to find out the secret, so I have to show my weakness first and take it slow!¡± Feng Wuyang¡¯s efficiency in handling matters was commendable. In the blink of an eye, the news of Yang Chen capturing the Second Master had spread far and wide. After the news was disseminated, Feng Wuyang went directly to the headquarters of the Horse Thief Gang and shouted. ¡°Old thief, in two days, at Monster Beast Mountain, think of a way to save your Second Master. Hahaha, Liu San also died at the foot of Monster Beast Mountain, if you¡¯re afraid, you don¡¯t have to come!¡± Feng Wuyang laughed loudly. After yelling, Feng Wuyang didn¡¯t stay any longer, and left directly. Just like that, in the blink of an eye, the time for negotiation with the Big Head had arrived. It was still Monster Beast Mountain, the same place, but this time, the Yang family had only Yang Chen, and the Twelve Great Tribes now have only the Feng family and the Murong family left. At this moment, Yang Chen sat alone in front of Monster Beast Mountain, with the bound Second Master, Xu Lao Er by his side. Behind him were the mighty forces of the Murong Family and the Feng Family, both ready for battle, seemingly prepared for a great battle. ¡°Ancestor, are we really going to war with the Horse Thief Gang just because of Yang Chen¡¯s appearance? Is it reliable? Although Yang Chen is of extraordinary talent, he can¡¯t turn the tide of battle, you must not be bewitched by him.¡± An elder of the Feng family couldn¡¯t help but ask. Feng Wuyang said, ¡°No worries!¡± ¡°Ancestor, I am worried that you have been deceived by this kid. In my humble opinion, making peace with the Horse Thief Gang is a wise choice. Look at the Wang family, Chen family? Aren¡¯t they living the good life now? Our Feng family is much stronger than the Wang family and the Chen family; if we seek peace with the Horse Thief Gang, they will surely accept it.¡± The elder said again. Upon hearing this, Feng Wuyang slapped the elder¡¯s face, ¡°Shut up, do you think that making peace with the Horse Thief Gang will really make a difference? Have you eaten the dignity of the Great Wild Hundred Clans?¡± The elder who had been slapped was a little scared and didn¡¯t dare to speak. Similar scenes happened in the Murong family as well. Many of the Murong family¡¯s elders questioned the Ancestor, fearing he was bewitched by Yang Chen. After all, going to war with the Horse Thief Gang just because of Yang Chen was not a wise choice. ¡°Look!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Big Head leading the troops.¡± ¡°The people from the Horse Thief Gang are here.¡± In an instant, a large group of men and horses came from a distance, the sound of hooves clashing and ringing in the ears, deafening. Sand and dust flew, with an astonishing momentum. Yang Chen looked up and saw the movement of the men and horses in front of him. Naturally, the first person he noticed was the elderly man at the head of the Horse Thief Gang. The old man was not tall and very thin. His face had a scar, and his eyebrows were thin, revealing a ruthless and vicious personality at first glance. ¡°That old thief really came. He can¡¯t help but be concerned about his own brother.¡± Feng Wuyang muttered to himself. Yang Chen was also watching the old man, he was not a fool and could guess that this old man was the elusive leader of the Horse Thief Gang! It¡¯s worth mentioning that the Big Head and the Second Master were brothers by blood, and it was different from the Third Master. When the Third Master died, the Big Head would be angry, but whether to intervene or not would depend on the situation. But when it comes to the life and death of the Second Master, the Big Head couldn¡¯t ignore it. Soon, a large number of members of the Horse Thief Gang appeared in front of Yang Chen. Yang Chen stood up, pointed a spear at the back of Xu Lao Er¡¯s neck, and said slowly, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you should be the Big Head.¡± ¡°Are you Yang Chen?¡± The gang leader had obviously heard of this first genius of the Great Wilderness and looked at the boy with an exceedingly cold gaze. ¡°Exactly. It¡¯s me!¡± Yang Chen said with a slight smile, maintaining a calm demeanor. Even when facing the strongest person in the Great Wilderness, he remained composed and didn¡¯t panic. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s calm composure, the Big Head snorted coldly, jumped off his horse and said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s impressive that you can remain so calm at your age when meeting me. I don¡¯t know what tricks you used to capture my brother, but I advise you to hand him over obediently. Otherwise, dying young isn¡¯t suitable for a genius like you.¡± ¡°Hahaha, there¡¯s no need for threats, Big Head. I¡¯m not some rookie to the Jianghu world, and I¡¯ve crossed swords with your Horse Thief Gang several times. If I haven¡¯t learned anything else, I¡¯ve certainly gained a lot of experience. You want me to hand over the person? If I do so, I¡¯ll just wait for you to slit my throat? Cut the crap and bring out the person I want.¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily. ¡°Big Head, don¡¯t waste time with this kid. This Yang Chen is cunning; I think it¡¯s best to kill him!¡± Suddenly, a teenager¡¯s voice in the Horse Thief Gang rang out. Yang Chen looked for the source of the voice, and wouldn¡¯t you know it? It was none other than Yang Heng, who had repeatedly confronted him. Yang Heng was now standing in the Horse-Thief Heap, sitting on a horse, obviously of high status, and looking at Yang Chen arrogantly. This made Yang Chen chuckle. It seemed Yang Heng was mixing well in the Horse Thief Gang. ¡°Shut up!¡± The Big Head said coldly, ¡°Kill him, are you going to save my brother?¡± It was only then that Yang Heng realized his mistake, and quickly said, ¡°Big Head, I misspoke.¡± ¡°Yang Heng, I¡¯ll temporarily put aside your betrayal of the Yang family. But later, I will settle accounts with you.¡± Yang Chen said lazily. Upon hearing this, Yang Heng burst into laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke, ¡°Yang Chen, you want to settle accounts with me? Hahaha, I, Yang Heng, am now the Hall Master of the Red-clothed Gang. With my status, I can kill you at any time. You want to settle accounts with me? Hahahaha..¡± Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 183: Heroes Emerge from Youth Since Ancient Times 1 Chapter 186: Chapter 183: Heroes Emerge from Youth Since Ancient Times 1 Translator: 549690339 Indeed, he was now the Hall Master of the Red-Clothed Gang. This position was personally bestowed by the Gang Leader, precisely because he had made great contributions to the Horse-Thief Gang. The great contribution was, of course, his betrayal of the Yang family, leaking their information and enabling the Horse -Thief Gang to capture the entire Yang family. In addition, he had learned the method of refining Gravity Pills and was willing to help the Horse-Thief Gang refine them for free. There was no reason for the Gang Leader to not value him, so he directly awarded him the status of a Hall Master. As a Hall Master of the Horse-Thief Gang, did he fear Yang Chen? ¡°Yang Chen, it seems that you don¡¯t understand your current status. Do you think you are still in the Yang family? Do you think Elder Yang and the Clan Leader will protect you like before? Haha, don¡¯t be naive. The Yang family is gone, and this is the world of the Red -Clothed Gang!¡± Yang Heng sneered. Fighting with him, Yang Heng? He didn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen could leave alive today. He really didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen got his confidence to negotiate. Only he knew that in the face of the absolute power of the Horse-Thief Gang, both the Feng family and the Murong family were nothing. Did Yang Chen think he could negotiate with the Horse-Thief Gang just because he was under the protection of the two families? The Gang Leader waved his hand impatiently and said coldly, ¡°Enough, you two don¡¯t need to waste time talking. Since we have different paths, let¡¯s not conspire together. Bring the Yang family members up here!¡± He was not a fool, he knew what Yang Chen wanted. In the blink of an eye, more than two hundred Yang family members were brought out in an orderly manner. ¡°Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen! ¡± When the Yang family members saw Yang Chen, they all cried out in grief. Especially Yang Zhengyi, who shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, the Horse-Thief Gang is different from before. Run away!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, why did you come!¡± ¡°Yang Heng, you bastard! I¡¯ll kill you!¡± The emotions of the Yang family members were intense, and they were tightly controlled by the Horse -Thief Gang, but they were helpless. Yang Heng sneered, ¡°What are you looking at? When I was in the Yang family, you all focused on Yang Chen and didn¡¯t pay any attention to me. Hahaha, it¡¯s too late to regret now! What a so-called genius! In my eyes, he is nothing.¡± Yang Heng was full of pride now. It was true that when he was in the Yang family, his head was always hung low because of Yang Chen. But what did it matter? Now he could control the lives and deaths of all the Yang family members, and he believed that Yang Chen was no exception! ¡°Yang Heng, you beast!¡± ¡°Beast, huh.¡± Yang Chen looked at the Yang family members, ¡°Second Master, Great Elder, Fourth Master, and Clan Leader¡­Well, they are all here. No, it seems that one is missing, where is the Eighth Elder?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± At this moment, the Eighth Elder appeared riding a fine horse by Yang Heng¡¯s side, with an air of superiority. From his breathing pattern, it was not difficult to tell that he and Yang Heng were on the same side. ¡°It seems you¡¯ve betrayed us too?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, remaining calm, as if talking about something he had expected. The Eighth Elder sneered, ¡°It¡¯s not a betrayal, I¡¯m just siding with the stronger faction, joining the Horse-Thief Gang. Yang Heng, you and I, old and young, are going to serve the Horse-Thief Gang well together. Hahaha!¡± ¡°Of course, the Eighth Elder and I are both opportunists!¡± Yang Heng smiled. ¡°Pah!¡± ¡°Traitor!¡± The Yang family members cursed. Yang Chen shrugged, ¡°Well, there¡¯s no surprise. Those who should betray have betrayed. Every family has a few scum, I can understand.¡± Hearing the word scum, Yang Heng and Eighth Elder clenched their teeth in anger, but soon narrowed their eyes. Humph, let Yang Chen be proud for a while, they were curious to see how long he could be proud. At this moment, Yang Chen looked straight at the Gang Leader and said, ¡°Gang Leader, are you planning to use these Yang family members to exchange for your Second Brother?¡± ¡°What, not enough?¡± The Gang Leader said in a deep voice. ¡°Gang Leader, it seems you don¡¯t quite understand my thoughts. I want all the Yang family members!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone suddenly changed, and the atmosphere became tense. ¡°All the Yang family members are here, not one is missing!¡± The Gang Leader said expressionlessly. He had planned to use the Yang family members to force Yang Chen to come out, but he had never expected that these people would become the bargaining chip for exchanging his own Second Brother. Otherwise, if he killed these Yang family members, he wouldn¡¯t even know how to exchange his Second Brother. Yang Chen sneered, ¡°No, two people are missing.¡± Having said that, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba. ¡°You mean the two of them?¡± The Gang Leader glanced back with narrowed eyes. He knew who Yang Chen was talking about and said coldly. ¡°Yes.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled with a smile, ¡°Gang Leader is indeed a smart man. ¡± This caused Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba to be slightly surprised. Yang Heng was especially afraid that the Gang Leader would hand him over in exchange for his Second Brother, and quickly said, ¡°Gang Leader, this¡­¡± ¡°Yang Chen, it seems you¡¯ve made a mistake. They are no longer members of the Yang family now. What use do you have for them?¡± The Gang Leader said calmly. Hearing this, Yang Heng echoed, ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯m no longer a member of the Yang family. ¡± ¡°Same for me!¡± The Eighth Elder echoed in an extremely straightforward manner. ¡°You scum who betray your masters and ancestors!¡± ¡°Traitor!¡± The Yang family members yelled in anger. Yang Heng simply snorted and didn¡¯t take it seriously, ¡°What, am I wrong? I¡¯m no longer a member of the Yang family now.¡± Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°Gang Leader, one¡¯s name can change, but his bloodline cannot. If I say they are Yang family members, they are Yang family members! If you really want to give up two people, that¡¯s fine. Then I don¡¯t mind letting your Second Brother lose a few arms and legs. What do you think? Of course, I won¡¯t kill him, it¡¯s a fair trade!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, are you threatening me? Do you believe that I can kill all of your Yang family members right now!¡± The Gang Leader was finally enraged. ¡°Hahahaha!¡± Yang Chen laughed loudly, not inferior to the Gang Leader at all, ¡°Gang Leader, you don¡¯t need to threaten me either. To tell you the truth, Zhang Long and Zhang Ying, your disciples, were all killed by me. I can¡¯t even count how many Horse -Thief Gang members have died by my hands. Oh right, I also destroyed the formation in the Demonic Beast Mountain, so what? I, Yang Chen, was not brought up being frightened. None of the Yang family members, except for those two, are cowards. If you dare to kill my Yang family members, I will send your Second Brother to the grave with them immediately! ¡± It¡¯s not that Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about the lives of his family members, but this was a negotiation. Whoever retreated first in a negotiation would lose! At this moment, that¡¯s exactly what was happening! As expected, it was the Gang Leader who couldn¡¯t hold back his anger first. He said fiercely, ¡°Very well, heroes indeed come from youths. This is true indeed. Fine, I¡¯ll give you these two!¡± These words were almost squeezed out through his teeth.. Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Chapter 184: Capturing the Head of the House Chapter 187: Chapter 184: Capturing the Head of the House Alive 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen laughed. That¡¯s exactly the attitude he wanted. Later, he would clean up Yang Heng and Yang Ba-Elder. Getting these two back was to prevent them from escaping when the battle starts later on. It would be much more troublesome to find them again. When Yang Heng and Yang Ba-Elder heard that the Big Steward planned to hand them over, they were utterly alarmed. ¡°Big Steward, please!¡± Yang Heng widened his eyes. ¡°Big Steward, I have always been loyal to you, without any doubts. You must believe me.¡± But as soon as his words fell, he heard the Big Steward¡¯s Sound Transmission. ¡°This kid will die sooner or later. Just go to him for now, what can he do to you? If you are really loyal to me, you wouldn¡¯t mind risking a little bit for me, would you?¡± the Big Steward scolded. Hearing this, Yang Heng¡¯s eyes lit up. Yes, if he went to Yang Chen now, what could Yang Chen do to him? Hmph, let the kid be proud for a while. Such a foolish deal. Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand. Wasn¡¯t taking advantage now in front of absolute strength actually no advantage at all? He quickly expressed his commitment: ¡°I would do anything for the Big Steward, even going through fire and water!¡± Eighth Elder also repeatedly expressed his stance, fearing that if he did it too slowly, it would not get enough attention. Anyway, Yang Chen would die sooner or later. At this point, the Big Steward asked without emotion, ¡°Are you satisfied now, kid?¡± ¡°Since the Big Steward is so generous, of course I am satisfied!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Alright, hand over the people.¡± ¡°Release them!¡± Big Steward ordered. And so, with both sides harboring ulterior motives, the Big Steward handed over all the Yang family members to Yang Chen¡¯s hands. Yang Chen, in turn, handed over the Second Steward to the Big Steward. During this process, neither of them did anything untoward. They both understood that if something happened, their own people could be hurt, and the gains would not be worth the losses. The negotiation process went smoothly. All the Yang family members returned to Yang Chen¡¯s side. ¡°Yang Chen! ¡± ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Jin He and Yang Zhengyi hurriedly stood together with Yang Chen, preparing to fight side by side against the Big Steward and the Horse-thief Gang. The other Yang family members stared intently at Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba, their eyes blazing with fire, as if they would kill them at any moment. It would be a lie if Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba said they weren¡¯t afraid. They cast their pleading eyes at the Big Steward, hoping that he could rescue them from their desperate situation sooner. Meanwhile, the Big Steward had brought back the Second Steward. He looked at Yang Chen with a ferocioius smile and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I have to admit that you are a very impressive young man. In such a seemingly desperate situation, you captured my second brother to threaten me. Haha, I can hardly believe that a child like you could come up with such a scheme!¡± ¡°Thank you for your compliment, Big Steward.¡± Yang Chen said slowly, remaining calm and composed even now. Facing this Supreme Lord of the Wilderness, not a hint of panic showed. ¡°Compliment you? Hahaha, you¡¯re thinking too much!¡± The Big Steward laughed loudly: ¡°I never intended to compliment you. On the contrary, I¡¯m curious about just how foolish you are. Daring to negotiate with me here, or maybe you naively think that the Feng and Murong families can protect you?¡± At this, the Big Steward smiled sinisterly: ¡°Let me tell you the truth. Today, no one can save you, whether it¡¯s the Feng family or the Murong family. None of them can leave! Rescuing the Yang family? Hahaha, are you sure you¡¯re not rescuing a pile of bones?¡± ¡°Is that so, Big Steward? You¡¯re right, but the only mistake you made is that it¡¯s not us, but you guys. Today, none of you can leave!¡± Yang Chen shouted back. Big Steward raised an eyebrow. Suddenly, he noticed his second brother trembling and sweating profusely. It was a fear that came from the soul! ¡°Second brother, what¡­¡± Big Steward¡¯s face changed subtly, and he had a bad feeling. It didn¡¯t make sense for his second brother to be so afraid. ¡°Big¡­elder brother.¡± The fear in Second Steward¡¯s voice spread. The Big Steward¡¯s heart was shocked, and he heard his second brother¡¯s soul transmission in his mind, setting off a storm inside. Yang Chen had brought reinforcements! Just as he was about to leave, an astonishing aura came sweeping over, followed by He Liancheng¡¯s appearance. ¡°You are the Big Steward of the Horse-thief Gang? Hehe, since you¡¯re here, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Why not have a chat with this Commander? It just so happens that I¡¯ve been looking for a suitable opponent since I came to the Great Wilderness. I think you¡¯re not bad. How about giving it a shot?¡± He Liancheng stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, looking down at the Horse-thief Gang members below and spoke leisurely. ¡°Who is that!¡± ¡°How dare he talk to our Red-clothed Gang like that?¡± ¡°Hmph, there are many people looking for death. Just wait for the Big Steward to teach him a lesson later. And this Yang Chen, don¡¯t think he¡¯s so powerful now. He¡¯ll get what¡¯s coming to him later! Our Big Steward came here today planning to annihilate everyone here!¡± Just as the Horse-thief Gang members were talking, to their surprise, the Big Steward, who they thought would be invincible, did not show any signs of fighting He Liancheng. His eyes filled with fear, he shouted, ¡°Who are you!¡± ¡°Hehe, I am the Commander of the Liaocheng Guard Army, obeying the order of Young Master Yang Chen, to capture you alive.¡± Commander He said as if he was describing an insignificant matter. These words were like a thunderbolt in the Big Steward¡¯s ear. He was very experienced because he had also been a guard in the Guard Army, though not in Liaocheng. But he knew very well what a Guard Commander meant. Adding the aura that He Liancheng exuded, without a second thought, he turned and fled, not even caring about his second brother. Such a scene was watched by everyone, leaving them all dumbfounded. What¡¯s going on? Why did the Big Steward run away without a word when he saw the man in the sky? The Supreme Lord of the Wilderness, who they thought of as a god, did not even think about fighting, but chose to flee instead? What is going on! ¡°That man called Yang Chen Young Master!¡± ¡°Yes, he called Yang Chen Young Master!¡± At this moment, everyone¡¯s eyes were on Yang Chen. Even the most foolish knew that everything had something to do with Yang Chen.. Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter 185: Settling Accounts_l Chapter 188: Chapter 185: Settling Accounts_l Translator: 549690339 This made the people from the Horse-thief Gang feel frightened, and some couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on. However, soon after sensing the powerful auras emanating from Feng family and Murong family, their fear began to spread. The reason they stood here today was all due to the top master of the Great Wilderness, the head of their Red-clothed Gang. But now, their leader fled like a rat seeing a cat upon seeing He Liancheng! This¡­ Without their leader, they were nothing. ¡°Second Master, with the Leader gone, we will follow your orders.¡± ¡°Second Master, our Leader set a plan today that neither Feng family nor Murong family should escape!¡± Originally, when Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba saw the leader leave, they were shocked, somewhat embarrassed, and tense. But seeing that the Second Master was still there, they immediately felt hopeful. Yes, there was still the Second Master. But in the next moment, the Second Master displayed a pale and desperate expression: ¡°Don¡¯t let any of them escape? Hahaha, I think it¡¯s us who shouldn¡¯t even think about escaping.¡± He¡¯s joking. Among Yang Chen¡¯s ten bodyguards, not one was inferior to their Red -clothed Gang leader. Ten¡­ Their trump cards would be utterly crushed in the face of absolute strength, leaving no trace. At this time, Feng Changkong and the Murong Family Ancestor walked up to Yang Chen, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s calm and composed demeanor, not the least bit worried about He Liancheng. The two exchanged glances and asked, ¡°Yang Chen, was that person just now also brought by you? ¡°Indeed.¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°That old thief is crafty as a fox, and the bodyguard who chased after him might not be able to kill him. Elder Feng, let¡¯s go and help the bodyguard brother!¡± The Murong Family Ancestor decided on the spot. ¡°Elder Murong does not need to worry,¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile. ¡°I have already laid a Sky-Roaming Net on this location. That old thief will be brought back within the time it takes for a cup of tea. Rest assured!¡± Since he had let that leader come today, he definitely didn¡¯t think the leader could escape. Ten bodyguards had tightly blocked all possible escape routes for the leader. Are you kidding? Ten masters above the Eighth Level of Soul Martial Realm couldn¡¯t catch a Gang leader? At this moment, Feng Wuyang and Murong Family Ancestor exchanged glances and ultimately chose to trust Yang Chen. No choice, even though it was somewhat unbelievable, Yang Chen did have control over the current direction of the Great Wilderness! Yang Chen said, ¡°The two seniors should watch out for the people from the Horse-thief Gang, and not let them escape. Now, it seems that I should settle old scores with these two relatives of our Yang family!¡± Feng Wuyang knew who Yang Chen was speaking about and stood back, saying, ¡°Brother Murong, we shouldn¡¯t meddle in the Yang family¡¯s affairs. As for these Horse-thief Gang people, not one of them should escape today!¡± Murong Family¡¯s Ancestor, who had also been holding back his anger recently, hummed upon hearing these words, and followed closely behind Feng Wuyang, radiating a powerful aura that intimidated the bandits so much they dared not speak. Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the time to deal with these Horse-thief Gang people right now, and instead was more focused on the two men in front of him. Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba! At this moment, Yang Chen said lazily, ¡°You two, it¡¯s been a while. It seems that your backed leader won¡¯t be able to protect you now, and we can finally have a proper conversation, right?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, there¡¯s no need to waste words on these two beasts. Yang Heng betrayed our Yang family and reported information to the Horse-thief Gang. If it weren¡¯t for that, the Yang family wouldn¡¯t have been easily besieged and fallen into the hands of the Horse-thief Gang!¡± Elder Yang Si yelled. ¡°And this Eighth Elder, he¡¯s even more hateful. When we were seized by the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s headquarters, the first to buckle under and betray us was him. The Horse-thief Gang didn¡¯t even need to torture him, and he had confessed everything!¡± ¡°This Yang Heng even handed the Gravity Pill formula to the Horse-thief Gang, and promised to unconditionally refine Gravity Pills for them. He¡¯s simply despicable!¡± As a Alchemist, Yang Heng had the pill formula, so of course, he had also learned the Gravity Pill. After all, Yang Chen never requested that any of the Yang family¡¯s alchemists couldn¡¯t learn it. However, he still underestimated Yang Heng¡¯s despicable character! By this time, Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba had clearly seen the situation, and when they saw that the leader had left, and Second Master in despair, they knew it was over. All their hopes had been shattered by the young man before them. ¡°Yang Chen, spare my life. I was misled by the leader. I am absolutely loyal to the Yang family, loyal!¡± Elder Yang Ba, being the seasoned schemer, sensed that the situation had turned against him and immediately knelt down, begging for mercy. Yang Heng was a little slower, but at this point, he couldn¡¯t care about his dignity: ¡°Yang Chen, I was just confused for a moment. I am a Yang family member, my blood is that of the Yang family, you cannot kill me, you cannot kill me!¡± ¡°I seem to remember you just said that you were no longer a member of the Yang family.¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°So now you¡¯re emphasizing that your blood is that of the Yang family?¡± ¡°You bastard, I don¡¯t have a beast son like you.¡± Yang Yuan had also followed Yang Chen, having just arrived with the Feng family¡¯s team, and now he appeared here, pointing at Yang Heng and cursing. How could he, Yang Yuan, have fathered such a beast like Yang Heng in his clear and upright life? Yang Wu gritted his teeth! If it were up to Yang Chen, he would not hesitate to take the lives of Yang Heng and the two of them immediately. But in the end, he was not the Yang Family Patriarch, so he said, ¡°Patriarch, Great Elder, how to deal with these two, I¡¯ll leave it to you.¡± Yang Jin He sighed, ¡°Yang Chen, I really regret not having taken your advice earlier. If I had been more cautious of Yang Heng, our Yang family would never have suffered such humiliation by the Horse-thief Gang. Haha, it¡¯s just that at the time, I made a mistake as the Patriarch. Now that these two are traitors of our Yang family, how can I, as the Patriarch, condone their actions? Kill!¡± Hearing the word ¡°kill¡± , Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba were filled with despair. Especially Yang Heng, who knelt in front of Yang Yuan, ¡°Father, Father, you have to save me. I am your son, your son.¡± Yang Yuan remained unmoved, turning his face away, cold and somber. ¡°Brother, you have to save me, you have a good relationship with Yang Chen, beg Yang Chen for mercy, beg for mercy!¡± Yang Heng shouted, grasping at the last straw. Yang Wu kicked Yang Heng away with one foot, furious. He and Yang Yuan did have some genuine affection for Yang Heng, but what Yang Heng had done was a grave mistake that couldn¡¯t be undone! Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 186: Kill!_l Chapter 189: Chapter 186: Kill!_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Yuan felt more heartache than anyone else, and he understood Yang Chen¡¯s intention very clearly. Yang Chen could have killed these two traitors at any time, but he didn¡¯t. Instead, he left the decision to Yang Jin He. Wasn¡¯t it for the sake of his own face? After all, he was Yang Heng¡¯s father. But could he indulge Yang Heng? This kind of betrayal could not be tolerated! At this thought, Yang Yuan shouted, ¡°Do it!¡± Once Yang Yuan gave the command, no one hesitated any longer! Elder Yang San, who was in charge of enforcing Yang family¡¯s rules, stepped forward with a large executioner¡¯s blade in hand, and directly struck towards Yang Heng. ¡°No!¡± Yang Heng cried out in despair. But in the next moment, blood splattered all over Elder Yang Ba¡¯s face. When they looked at Yang Heng again, he was already dead. Elder Yang Ba, who was frightened and trembling, pants wet, shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me! I beg you, brothers of the gang, save me, save me!¡± Elder Yang San wished he could crush Elder Yang Ba and scatter his ashes. With a single stab, Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba, the two traitors, were turned into cold corpses in the blink of an eye. ¡°These two traitors, spit!¡± Elder Yang San spat on the two corpses. The Yang family members naturally harbored deep hatred for these two people. Yang Chen looked at their corpses and shook his head. They had only themselves to blame for their deaths. As he thought about this, his soul made a quick sweep, revealing a smile. Just as he had said, within the time it takes for a cup of tea, He Liancheng and a few guards returned to this place with that Gang Leader in tow. Looking at the Gang Leader at this point, he was in a pitiful state, his Qi weak, obviously extremely fragile. Seeing their usually arrogant Gang Leader now struggling for breath, the horse-thief Gang members were disheartened. The Feng and Murong families were also stunned. Those who had originally questioned their ancestors for their actions today, all shut their mouths obediently. The Gang Leader¡¯s current miserable appearance was undoubtedly proof of their ancestors making the best choice. At the same time, it also proved that they were spineless for not daring to choose for themselves! Bang! The Gang Leader was thrown directly onto the ground, his miserable state visible to everyone. He Liancheng lazily said, ¡°This old thief can run pretty well. He¡¯s got some tricks up his sleeve. It took our brothers a bit of effort to catch him. How do you want to deal with him, Young Master Yang Chen? Whether it¡¯s killing or letting go, we¡¯ll all listen to you.¡± Yang Chen nodded, not surprised at the Gang Leader¡¯s pitiful appearance. At this time, the Gang Leader no longer had the arrogant aura he once had. He stared at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, you can¡¯t kill me.¡± ¡°Oh? I can¡¯t kill you? Give me a reason.¡± Yang Chen replied. The Gang Leader paused for a moment and said fearfully, ¡°I¡¯ve accumulated endless treasures over the years with the Horse-thief Gang. As long as you want, I can give them all to you. I just want to live. If you still don¡¯t feel satisfied, you can kill everyone in the Horse-thief Gang, and I won¡¯t stop you.¡± The Gang members shuddered when they saw their leader using them as a shield to save his own life, and were terrified. ¡°Stop? Can you even stop it?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, ¡°As for your treasure, even if I kill you, it will still be mine.¡± The Gang Leader gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re too naive? Do you really think you can get the wealth I¡¯ve left behind if you kill me? I¡¯ve hidden all those treasures. Hehe, without my guidance, it¡¯s impossible for you to get them!¡± The Gang Leader thought that Yang Chen would be as interested in his wealth as anyone else.After all, he had been a local tyrant in the Great Wilderness for many years, and the wealth he had accumulated was unimaginable. However, he was wrong. Yang Chen had never been a greedy man. With the experience of his previous life, he understood more clearly that all wealth was built on one¡¯s personal strength. If the strength was not enough, all wealth was meaningless. Otherwise, just like today, he killed the head of the house, and someday, someone else would kill him, Yang Chen. Yang Chen sneered, ¡°I think you got something wrong. I have no interest in your wealth at all. Besides, if I really want to know where your wealth is, I have other means. Commander He, please help me search his soul memory. I¡¯m very interested in his origin.¡± Yang Chen was puzzled. What puzzled him was not the wealth of the head of the house. But the origins of the head of the house. Being a bodyguard, running to the Great Wilderness, a place where even birds don¡¯t defecate, and becoming a local tyrant, it just didn¡¯t make sense. ¡°No problem.¡± He Liancheng¡¯s divine soul power was naturally much stronger than that of the Head of the house. He was not afraid of the backlash from the soul search. With a single grasp, he readied the soul search on the Head of the house. Seeing this scene, the head of the house was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. He was well aware of the terrible side effects of soul searching, which was enough to make a person an idiot. Thinking of this, a cold flash appeared in the eyes of the head of the house, and he shouted, ¡°Lord Demonic Spirit, save me!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing the words ¡°Demonic Spirit,¡± both He Liancheng and Yang Chen were startled. ¡°There are demonic beasts nearby!¡± Realizing something, Rainbow suddenly spread his divine soul and reminded them. As a commander for so many years, He Liancheng was naturally not incompetent. When he heard the words ¡°Demonic Spirit,¡± he suddenly realized something and immediately scattered his divine soul, investigating every corner of the surroundings, and shouted, ¡°Who is it? Show yourself!¡± The next moment, his True Qi swept out, and a monster engulfed in a blue flame gradually appeared in the air. The monster had ferocious fangs and was about four to five feet in size. At this moment, standing high in the sky, its entire body was on fire, and its imposing appearance was astonishing. ¡°Demonic beast!¡± He Liancheng was shocked when he saw the monster. It was not hard to guess that this demonic beast was the Demonic Spirit mentioned by the head of the house. Seeing the Demonic Spirit appear, the head of the house, as if grasping the last straw, shouted, ¡°Lord Demonic Spirit, save me, please save me. I came to this place to serve you loyally. You must not leave me alone.¡± The Demonic Spirit emanated a powerful aura and coldly glanced at the head of the house: ¡°Trash!¡± Then, it stared at He Liancheng and the others, ¡°Human kid, it seems that you are the real ruthless character in the Great Wilderness, but I have no interest in quarreling with you. You want something, I give it to you. You want to be the local tyrant of the Great Wilderness, no problem, but I hope you don¡¯t get involved in my plans! It¡¯s not good for you!¡± ¡°Fire Essence Beast?¡± Yang Chen squinted slightly, ¡°Unbelievable, it¡¯s a Fire Essence Beast, a descendant of the Fire Qilin!¡± Hearing this, He Liancheng was suddenly shocked, he had not seen a Fire Essence Beast, but he had heard of its name, a descendant of the Fire Qilin, and would not be ordinary people. Thinking of this, He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Young Master, what should we do?¡± Yang Chen looked at the Fire Essence Beast and said coldly, ¡°It seems that the reason the Horse-thief Gang is so fearless is because of you. As a Fire Essence Beast group, why did you appear here?¡± ¡°Human kid, it¡¯s not easy for someone as young as you to recognize that I am a Fire Essence Beast. Indeed, I am the reason the Horse-thief Gang is so fearless. Now that you see me, why don¡¯t you let them go?¡± The Fire Essence Beast said arrogantly, not believing that it couldn¡¯t intimidate Yang Chen with its status. Yang Chen snorted coldly, and without much hesitation, he immediately said, ¡°Kill! Hearing the word ¡°kill¡±, the Fire Essence Beast was suddenly furious and exclaimed, ¡°Human, how dare you!¡± Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Chapter 187: Slaying the Fire Essence Beast_1 Chapter 190: Chapter 187: Slaying the Fire Essence Beast_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen could guess that the origin of this Fire Spirit Beast was extraordinary. Theoretically speaking, no one would provoke the Fire Spirit Beast, because it was different from other demonic beasts, and its group¡¯s development on the human continent was very strong. Even many major human powers were unwilling to provoke them. But Yang Chen was different. Combining everything from the beginning until now, he always felt that the horse-thief gang was plotting something. No, to be precise, this Fire Spirit Beast was plotting something. Because, wasn¡¯t the Fire Spirit Beast the mastermind behind the gang leader? The horse-thief gang did not want any of the Great Wild Hundred Clans to leave the Great Wilderness and were determined to blockade the Great Wilderness completely. What were they trying to achieve? What on earth is this horse-thief gang plotting, even at the cost of killing all the people of the Great Wild Hundred Clans and turning this place into hell? Yang Chen dared to guarantee that leaving this Fire Spirit Beast would inevitably lead to endless troubles in the future. If he didn¡¯t kill it today, who could guarantee that the Fire Spirit Beast wouldn¡¯t make a move to destroy the Great Wilderness in the future? Although the Great Wilderness was not his home, he was born there and felt obligated to protect this land. So he made a quick decision and shouted directly, ¡°Kill it!¡± He Liancheng was also very determined, though he knew the Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s origin was extraordinary. But since he recognized Yang Chen as the Young Master, he obeyed all of Yang Chen¡¯s orders. The Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s group might be powerful, but the sky was high and the emperor was far away. North Mountain County was not to be trifled with, and the Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s group couldn¡¯t run wild here. Ready to kill, He Liancheng took the lead, rushing towards the Fire Spirit Beast. The guards below curiously asked, ¡°Young Master, how should we deal with the leader of the horse-thieves?¡± Yang Chen glanced at the gang leader with contempt and saw him sweating profusely and full of fear. This made him coldly say, ¡°Kill him!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me!¡± The gang leader was terrified. Without saying anything else, the guards killed the gang leader on the spot. Blood flew wildly, and the gang leader died with a grievance. Yang Chen watched the battle between He Liancheng and the Fire Spirit Beast while half-squinting his eyes and said, ¡°A few guard brothers, Commander He is having some trouble dealing with this Fire Spirit Beast. Please help him! ¡± ¡°No problem.¡± These guards also realized the situation was difficult and rushed towards the Fire Spirit Beast. The Fire Spirit Beast was also shocked. How dare these humans be so reckless, not only ignoring its words and killing the gang leader but also attacking it? ¡°Kid, you want to kill this seat? You are still too green! You disrupted my plan, I will make you regret it!¡± The Fire Spirit Beast roared, and its voice spread far and wide, causing those below to suffer from ringing ears and swollen heads. As the words fell, its body suddenly shook. The next moment, the flames all over its body spread out in an instant dozens of meters away. These flames seemed to come alive and, under its control, headed towards the ten guards. With an air of taking on ten opponents without a disadvantage. Yang Chen watched in astonishment and exclaimed in a low voice, ¡°Half-step Yuan Martial Realm?¡± He Liancheng was also shocked. He didn¡¯t expect the Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s strength to be so strong, reaching the equivalent of a human half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level. If he hadn¡¯t taken the elixir given by Yang Chen, which greatly improved his cultivation, and reached the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he might not have been able to defeat the Fire Spirit Beast today. There was still a gap between the half-step Yuan Martial Realm and the peak of the Ling Wu Realm. At the peak of the Ling Wu Realm, one was still within the Ling Wu realm. But at the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, one had half a foot in the truths of the Yuan Martial Realm and was just a hair¡¯s breadth away from entering it completely. This concept was vastly different. However, even so, humans would struggle to go head-to-head with a demonic beast like the Fire Spirit Beast of the same realm. If it were just He Liancheng on his own, he would not stand a chance against the Fire Spirit Beast. Now, to contend with the Fire Spirit Beast, ten people had to help each other just to have a chance! In an instant, the ten guards fought with the Fire Spirit Beast, each displaying their divine powers, and the outcome was hard to predict.This made Yang Chen look on and couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished. No wonder the big and third masters were so arrogant and domineering, fearless with backing. Turns out they had such a powerful Fire Elemental Beast behind them. What was the purpose of this Fire Elemental Beast coming to the Great Wilderness? What exactly did it want to do? Yang Chen¡¯s heart was full of doubts. ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Wuyang and the Murong family¡¯s ancestor also watched the battle clearly. Both were somewhat scalp-numbing and had thoughts of intervening, but seeing the strength of that Fire Elemental Beast, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gulp down saliva. They abandoned the idea. They were aware that at their level, if they were to join the battle, it would most likely be counterproductive. Yang Chen saw that Feng Wuyang and Murong¡¯s ancestor had no intention of interfering and breathed a long sigh of relief. From what it seemed, this Fire Elemental Beast was too strong; that pure flame released could not even be approached by He Liancheng and the other ten bodyguards. ¡°If we keep fighting like this, it won¡¯t be easy to kill this Fire Elemental Beast.¡± Yang Chen felt uneasy. After all, this Fire Elemental Beast had a significant background. If it could not be killed today, given time for its backers to learn of this, Yang Chen would be in big trouble. Thinking of this, Yang Chen secretly made up his mind that he must kill this Fire Elemental Beast at any cost. But how to kill it was a troubling question for Yang Chen. With his current strength, it was still a bit difficult to intervene in such a high-level battle. Soon, Yang Chen thought of something and quickly said, ¡°Rainbow, how does your Divine Soul Power compare to this Fire Elemental Beast?¡± Mermaid Rainbow hesitated a bit before saying, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that as long as we don¡¯t enter the Origin Martial Realm, it won¡¯t be troublesome. Although this Fire Elemental Beast is half-step Origin Martial Realm, it¡¯s not considered a real Origin Martial Realm.¡± ¡°Can you use your Divine Soul Power to interfere with it?¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly. Mermaid Rainbow pouted, ¡°This Fire Elemental Beast¡¯s Divine Soul Power is very strong; I can interfere, but not for long. At most just one breath of time.¡± ¡°One breath¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°That¡¯s enough, Rainbow, be ready to follow my orders!¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Rainbow agreed without hesitation. Meanwhile, Yang Chen used his soul to communicate with He Liancheng, ¡°Commander He, how confident are you to capture this Fire Elemental Beast alive or kill it?¡± ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s almost impossible to capture or kill this Fire Elemental Beast. It¡¯s already difficult enough for us ten people to maintain an undefeated state.¡± He Liancheng sighed. ¡°It¡¯s too difficult to approach it with its well cultivated Demonic Fire.¡± That¡¯s all I can do. Can you manage to subdue it within that one breath of time?¡± ¡°Young Master, can you really get that one breath of time?¡± He Liancheng was stunned. One breath of time was invaluable in a battle. He could do a lot of things with that one breath. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have my methods.¡± Yang Chen said. He Liancheng knew that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be understood by common sense, and said, ¡°If Young Master can get me that one breath of time, I¡¯m confident of capturing this Fire Elemental Beast alive. But Young Master, you must not act recklessly. We can ensure your safety, there¡¯s no need to take risks!¡± Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Commander He, don¡¯t worry about me, just seize the opportunity now! ¡± As soon as Yang Chen had said this, he no longer wasted words; he cut off contact with He Liancheng and ordered, ¡°Rainbow, find a way to interfere with this Fire Elemental Beast!¡± Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Chapter 188: Soul Search Fire Essence Beast 1 Chapter 191: Chapter 188: Soul Search Fire Essence Beast 1 Translator: 549690339 At this moment, the Fire Essence Beast was getting more and more courageous in battle, and Zhang Yang laughed loudly: ¡°Do you bunch of kids really think you can kill me? Hahaha! Delusional! All of you, go to hell!¡± In an instant, the flames spread and burned like layers of fiery clouds in the sky, creating an astonishing sight. He Liancheng and his ten teammates were barely holding on, fighting to a draw with the Fire Essence Beast. This made the bodyguards worried, saying, ¡°Commander, what should we do? The flames of this Fire Essence Beast are so overbearing, they are comparable to the condensed Purple Sun Fire. If we recklessly approach, we might be burned to ashes, with no trace left.¡± ¡°What the Fire Essence Beast is best at is controlling flames, and its Demonic Fire has even been cultivated to perfection. I¡¯m afraid the power of the Purple Sun Fire isn¡¯t necessarily as terrifying as his.¡± He Liancheng took a deep breath: ¡°Don¡¯t panic; you all get ready and seize the opportunity!¡± ¡°Opportunity? Where¡¯s the opportunity now?¡± The bodyguards smiled bitterly. ¡°Our abilities are of no use against this Fire Essence Beast!¡± ¡°Hehe, yeah, where do you guys have a chance?¡± The Fire Essence Beast heard their conversation and laughed madly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t kill you all at once. I¡¯ll slowly devour you and turn you all into fodder for my fire seeds. Hahaha!¡± However, just as he finished speaking, the Fire Essence Beast suddenly froze in place. Its round eyes showed disbelief and shock. Its body stiffened, its eyes dull, and it remained motionless for a moment. What¡¯s going on? What happened? Not only was the Fire Essence Beast confused, but He Liancheng and the other bodyguards were also puzzled. The flames began to dissipate, and the layers of protection surrounding the Fire Essence Beast disappeared. The beast stood there, seemingly defenseless, to the astonishment of everyone present. He Liancheng was the first to react. Seeing the situation of the Fire Essence Beast, how could he not know what had happened, and shouted, ¡°Attack!¡± In an instant, the ten bodyguards unleashed their most powerful moves, bombarding the Fire Essence Beast. For a while, the sound of explosions was continuous, and the air seemed to tremble. Wolf smoke rolled in the sky, and the storm raged on. It lasted for about dozens of breaths before the smoke dissipated, allowing everyone to finally see the situation at the center of the battle. At this time, the Fire Essence Beast was on its last breath, being grasped in He Liancheng¡¯s hand. It no longer had the arrogant expression it had just moments ago, clearly having been beaten thoroughly by the relentless moves of the ten bodyguards. He Liancheng and the ten bodyguards were also drenched in sweat, as it was not easy to subdue the Fire Essence Beast. However, they had finally managed to do it. At this time, He Liancheng grabbed the Fire Essence Beast and came to Yang Chen¡¯s side. ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m glad we completed the mission. The Fire Essence Beast has finally been captured alive,¡± He Liancheng bowed and said. ¡°Of course, it was all thanks to the Young Master¡¯s wonderful divine power just now. Otherwise, we might not have been able to capture this Fire Essence Beast.¡± ¡°What happened just now? Why did the Fire Essence Beast suddenly freeze?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The bodyguards expressed their confusion. He Liancheng smiled faintly: ¡°It was the Young Master who created an opportunity for us!¡± He didn¡¯t know exactly how Yang Chen had done it, and it was hard to speculate. In theory, Yang Chen¡¯s Divine Soul Power should have been insufficient to shake the enormous Fire Essence Beast like that. Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to explain it specifically either; he was currently frowning at the Fire Essence Beast.Although the Fire Essence Beast was in a sorry state and had no power to resist, it could still speak. With its ferocious fangs, it threatened angrily, ¡°Kid, you don¡¯t seem like someone who¡¯s seen nothing. Our Fire Essence Beast Clan is the most united. If you dare to kill me today, our clan will flatten this Great Wilderness sooner or later!¡± ¡°So you¡¯re saying, I should let you go?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Opening its fierce fangs, the Fire Essence Beast uttered human words, ¡°Kid, if you beg me now, when I really leave, I might consider being lenient with you. Or you can submit to me, become my servant, listen to my commands for the rest of your life, and serve me like cattle and horses. I don¡¯t mind sparing your life!¡± The Fire Essence Beast truly believed that Yang Chen had been intimidated by its words. It refused to believe that Yang Chen dared to touch the members of its Fire Essence Beast Clan. However, it made one mistake. There¡¯s nothing in this world that Yang Chen dares not do! Yang Chen expressionlessly said, ¡°Your terms seem quite tempting? I become your servant, and then you consider being lenient with me. Hahaha, Fire Essence Beast, I really can¡¯t understand the thoughts of you demonic beasts. Should I let you go today and have you file a complaint?¡± ¡°You!¡± The Fire Essence Beast¡¯s eyes seemed to be spitting fire, ¡°Kid, do you dare to bear the wrath of our Fire Essence Beast Clan?¡± ¡°If I kill you, no one in the Fire Essence Beast Clan will know!¡± Yang Chen coldly replied. ¡°As for whether I can bear it or not, that¡¯s not for you to consider. However, I¡¯m not in a hurry to kill you now!¡± The Fire Essence Beast suddenly had a bad feeling. It slammed its claws on the ground, but was firmly restrained by He Liancheng, and could only growl, ¡°What do you want to do?¡± ¡°What do I want to do?¡± Without further explanation, Yang Chen said, ¡°Commander He, please help me keep a close eye on it. Now, I want to perform the Soul-searching Secret Technique on it!¡± ¡°What, Young Master, you must think twice about this. The prerequisite for soul searching is that your Divine Soul Power must be stronger than this Fire Essence Beast. This Fire Essence Beast¡¯s strength is so powerful that its Divine Soul Power is probably already in the Origin Martial Realm. You ¡­¡± He Liancheng hesitated for a moment. Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Did Commander He just forget that this Fire Essence Beast was breathless for a moment just now?¡± This shocked the ten guards immensely. Could it be that the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s momentary breathlessness was caused by Yang Chen using his Divine Soul Power? He Liancheng fell into deep thought. Yang Chen, on the other hand, smiled lightly, ¡°Gentlemen, don¡¯t be curious. In terms of Divine Soul Power, I do have some unique attainments!¡± ¡°Young Master Yang Chen¡¯s talent is truly extraordinary, something we can¡¯t understand.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen laughed dumbly, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not wait any longer, or things will change. I¡¯d like to see what this Fire Essence Beast has come all the way to my Great Wilderness for.¡± If a tribe like the Fire Essence Beast could find their place even in flourishing lands, who would believe that they didn¡¯t have any ulterior motives for coming all the way to the Vast Wilderness? ¡°Kid, you dare to soul-search me?¡± The Fire Essence Beast was furious. ¡°Haven¡¯t you figured it out yet? There¡¯s nothing I don¡¯t dare to do!¡± With a roar, Yang Chen immediately ordered Rainbow to soul-search the Fire Essence Beast. His Divine Soul Power was naturally not enough to soul-search the Fire Essence Beast, but Rainbow could. In the blink of an eye, Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power entered the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s Sea of Consciousness. The Fire Essence Beast naturally tried its best to resist. However, after a while, Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power gained the upper hand and directly destroyed the beast¡¯s internal defenses. At this moment, Rainbow appeared slightly exhausted, ¡°Young Master, I have injured the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s Divine Soul Power, and it no longer poses a threat. Your Divine Soul can come in now..¡± Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Chapter 189: Earth-Shattering Secret_l Chapter 192: Chapter 189: Earth-Shattering Secret_l Translator: 549690339 Soul searching, this delicate work, is quite exhausting to soul power. Just now, Rainbow had already consumed a considerable amount of soul power after disrupting the Fire Essence Beast. Naturally, it is not possible to search this Fire Essence Beast¡¯s soul now. Instead, Rainbow chose to wipe out the threat of the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s soul first, and then let Yang Chen perform the soul search. Yang Chen has already come a long way since the days of being a Body Refining Realm martial artist, and his control of soul power has reached the level of a master of alchemy. Without any threats, Yang Chen quickly entered the Sea of Consciousness Memory of the Fire Essence Beast and began searching swiftly. This search stirred up waves of shock in Yang Chen¡¯s heart! ¡°This Fire Essence Beast clan is actually plotting these things!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face changed suddenly. Back then, the Horse-thief Gang entered the Great Wilderness because they were under the control of the Fire Essence Beast clan. This also created a facade of bodyguard betrayal. The Fire Essence Beast clan found soft-boned people like the Head of the house to act as local tyrants in the Great Wilderness to cover up their true intentions. In fact, people from the Horse-thief Gang, such as the Head of the house, were merely puppets of the Fire Essence Beast clan. The real culprits were the Fire Essence Beast clan. Presumably, this Fire Essence Beast is just a small shrimp dispatched by the Fire Essence Beast clan to complete their task. What is the purpose of the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s plot? When Yang Chen found out, he was also greatly shocked. What the Fire Essence Beast was after was to break the seal of the Monster Beast Mountain, which was called the Guardian Spirit Array! Others may not know, but Yang Chen had heard from Rainbow and was very clear about it. The inner and outer areas of the Monster Beast Mountain are seals that separate the Demonic Beasts from the Human Continent! If this seal is broken, then the demonic beasts will invade the Human Continent in large numbers. Given time, humanity would surely fall into a war like the ancient times, with countless casualties. This is also why the Horse-thief Gang built the Teleportation Array in the Monster Beast Mountain and why they deliberately lost to the Great Wilderness and maintained a peaceful development relationship. Everything was to cover up their true intentions. Thinking of this in his heart, Yang Chen widened his eyes! It was at this moment, suddenly¡­ ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. Because the Sea of Consciousness of the Fire Essence Beast was destroyed in an instant. ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. ¡°Human, how dare you ruin my Fire Essence Beast clan¡¯s plan! Who is it, who is it, my Fire Essence Beast clan will chase you to the ends of the Earth!¡± An angry roar echoed in Yang Chen¡¯s mind. This startled Yang Chen¡¯s heart. ¡°Fire Essence Beast secret art?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s heart was shocked. He still made a mistake; demonic beast secret arts are the most complex, and he couldn¡¯t possibly have comprehensive knowledge about them in his previous life. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know exactly how this Fire Essence Beast did it, but he knew that the soul searching event of this Fire Essence Beast was known to other Fire Essence Beasts! Yang Chen¡¯s soul instantly returned to his body. ¡°This is bad.¡± Yang Chen murmured. Rainbow also noticed that voice, and said anxiously, ¡°Young Master, it seems that the Fire Essence Beast clan knows about you soul searching this Fire Essence Beast.¡±¡±¡±They found out, but judging from that person¡¯s words, they don¡¯t seem to know who specifically soul-searched the Fire Essence Beast!¡± Yang Chen communicated through sound transmission. However, the situation now seemed extremely unfavorable. It wouldn¡¯t be difficult for the Fire Essence Beast to trace it back to him. As long as they investigated in the Great Wilderness, so many people from the Feng family and Murong family saw the scene today. Who could guarantee that no one would expose him as a traitor? He couldn¡¯t possibly kill them all. Yang Chen gradually calmed down, realizing that the exposure of the incident was only a matter of time. Regardless, he definitely offended the Fire Essence Beast Clan. Since it¡¯s so, he might as well do it all. It wouldn¡¯t be that quick for the Fire Essence Beast Clan to trace it back to him. By the time they traced it to him, he might not necessarily be at the mercy of the Fire Essence Beast Clan. With this thought in mind, Yang Chen sneered, ¡°The soul-searching is over, and as expected, the Fire Essence Beast Clan has ill intentions!¡± ¡°Kid, if you kill me, my clan will make you pay for provoking us sooner or later!¡± The Fire Essence Beast roared angrily, its voice echoing in all directions. But Yang Chen showed no mercy, and his spear pierced through the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s head. Rumble. The Fire Essence Beast¡¯s soul dissipated, leaving only a dried-up corpse lying there. Seeing this scene, everyone remained silent for a long time. Especially the people of the Great Wilderness, they were greatly shocked. Such a powerful demonic beast actually existed in the Great Wilderness. If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, not only would the Feng and Murong families fail, but even the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness would have a hard time escaping death if they truly united. Wasn¡¯t the real savior of the Great Wilderness right in front of them? Feng Changkong and the ancestor of the Murong family both knew that the pattern of the Great Wilderness was about to change. The Twelve Great Tribes were indeed about to have a real change. At least, with Yang Chen¡¯s current abilities, he could definitely achieve this. However, Yang Chen¡¯s growth rate was too fast, even faster than the first genius of the Great Wilderness, Zhang Xuelian, back in the day. He was only fourteen years old now, not only had he reached the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, but he could even command ten such powerful masters. Who could predict Yang Chen¡¯s future given more time? Feng Wuyang sighed, ¡°Changkong, let¡¯s not take the initiative to mention the marriage between Xuewu and Yang Chen anymore since the Yang family never brought it up. Xuewu is no longer worthy of Yang Chen.¡± ¡°How¡­How could that be possible!¡± Feng Changkong still seemed unwilling to accept it. ¡°Humph, haven¡¯t you realized it yet? After Zhang Meiren, another demon has been born! The people of the Great Wilderness can only be passively looked up to, not actively involved,¡± Feng Wuyang scolded. At this moment, He Liancheng asked with great doubt, ¡°Young Master, what was the Fire Essence Beast plotting in the end?¡± Yang Chen pondered for a moment and finally came up with a well-thought-out excuse to deceive them, as he couldn¡¯t tell the truth. The matter involved was too serious. If he told the truth, there was no guarantee that something unexpected wouldn¡¯t happen later. With this in mind, he looked at the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast and smiled faintly, ¡°Everything on this Fire Essence Beast¡¯s body is a treasure. Not to mention anything else, just this Fire Origin Essence alone is something countless people dream of. You all killed the Fire Essence Beast, so you should rightfully receive the treasures on its body. Just discuss how to distribute it.¡± Honestly, Yang Chen was not too interested in the other things of the Fire Essence Beast, but this Fire Origin Essence was indeed an invaluable treasure. However, having obtained the Starfire, he was tempted by the Fire Origin Essence but not to the point of being blind. These ten bodyguards had all made efforts, so it was impossible for him to swallow all these treasures. However, the ten bodyguards unanimously said, ¡°Young Master gave us the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and we have been very grateful since taking it. This Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse should be our way of giving back.¡± ¡°How¡­how can this be?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly startled, not expecting these bodyguards to be so grateful, none of them intending to take the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse. ¡°Haha, Young Master, don¡¯t be so polite. This is what we should do,¡± He Liancheng laughed..¡±; Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Chapter 190: Breakthrough of the Black Mountain Black Bear 1 Chapter 193: Chapter 190: Breakthrough of the Black Mountain Black Bear 1 Translator: 549690339 In the end, Yang Chen was not too pretentious. Since he didn¡¯t intend to take the ten bodyguards, he also took the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast into his bag. Afterwards, Yang Chen returned to the Yang family, without mentioning the matter of dividing the treasures after the turmoil in the Great Wilderness was settled. This made both the Feng family and Murong family somewhat at a loss, had Yang Chen just left like this? It must be known that the treasures and wealth left behind by the destroyed Horse-thief Gang and the destroyed Great Tribes are quite valuable. If Yang Chen interfered at this time, the Yang family would surely become a superpower in the tribes, even the Feng family and Murong family might not be able to suppress the Yang family. But Yang Chen didn¡¯t mention this matter at all, turned around and left, which made it hard for the Murong family and Feng family to guess Yang Chen¡¯s intentions. However, the matter of dividing the benefits could not be ignored. Whether it was the Yang family or other middle-ranking tribes, after learning the news of the defeat of the Horse-thief Gang, they all began to mobilize their forces to scramble for the resources of the Horse-thief Gang and the defeated tribes. At this time, Yang Chen returned to the Yang family home, chose to close himself off, and stop dealing with worldly matters. He wasn¡¯t really unconcerned about the division of benefits. The resources left behind by the Horse-thief Gang and the defeated tribes had accumulated over many years, and he would be lying if he didn¡¯t care about them. But he had no need to participate in this matter at all. If he really got involved, he was afraid that not many tribes would be truly satisfied. Although Yang Chen had reached the point where he no longer needed to look at other people¡¯s faces, he didn¡¯t need to be that greedy. After all, the Great Wilderness had suffered heavy losses in the war against the Horse-thief Gang. As for the rise of the Yang family, they had already reached a point where they didn¡¯t need his intervention. In terms of resource allocation, even if he didn¡¯t take action, the Yang family would surely be the side with the most to gain in the end, considering the respect the other tribes had for him. Therefore, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think too much about this matter. He focused his attention on the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast. At this moment, inside the room¡­ Yang Chen looked at the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast on the ground and murmured, ¡°The body of this Fire Essence Beast is full of treasures, I must be lucky to get it!¡± ¡°Boss, this demon beast doesn¡¯t look that powerful. It¡¯s far worse than the flat-haired monsters in our ancestral memories. How powerful can it be?¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, who had been released at some unknown point, looked at the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast on the ground and spoke disdainfully. Yang Chen rolled his eyes in annoyance. Of course, the Fire Essence Beast would be much weaker compared to a Phoenix. Rainbow pouted disdainfully at the side, ¡®What do you two know? The whole body of this Fire Essence Beast is a treasure!¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Rainbow is right. The most valuable thing about tnls Fire Essence Beast IS tne Fire origin Essence In Its DOW!¡± As soon as he said this, Yang Chen stretched out his hand, and immediately, a small piece of fire seed separated from the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s body. This fire seed was a green flame, which was also the most primitive color of the flame. Obviously, this fire seed was the Fire Origin Essence! ¡°Such a pure flame.¡± Rainbow whispered. Yang Chen chuckled, ¡°Of course, this Fire Origin Essence is the essence of a demonic beast¡¯s cultivation of Demonic Fire. Containing the crystallization of a demonic beast¡¯s life, it is naturally extremely pure!¡± Demonic Fire is a type of flame that ranks alongside Strange Fire and Solar Fire. However, there are not many creatures that possess Demonic Fire and can cultivate it into the origin of fire. What is the origin of fire? The Fire Origin Essence is the origin of fire. If Solar Fire is cultivated postnatally, and Strange Fire is a mutation of Innate Fire, then Demonic Fire is the origin of fire. It is the root of Innate Fire, and only some Fire Essence Beasts, Phoenixes, and other naturally fire-affine demonic beasts possess it. Moreover, these demonic beasts possessing Demonic Fire would have to struggle to cultivate it in order to finally give birth to the Fire Origin Essence!This is also the fundamental reason why Fire Essence Beasts are so powerful ¨C they have cultivated the Fire Origin Essence. ¡°This Fire Origin Essence is invaluable to humans, countless people desire it, but can¡¯t obtain it.¡± Yang Chen muttered. There was no other way; the Fire Essence Beast clan was too overbearing. Who would dare to kill a Fire Essence Beast? In the entire continent, only a few monster race groups, including the Fire Essence Beasts, possess Fire Origin Essence. It can be said that the true value of Fire Origin Essence is far stronger than the Purple Sunfire that humans painstakingly cultivate, even though it is not as powerful as Strange Fire. Yang Chen sighed helplessly while holding the Fire Origin Essence: ¡°What a pity, I already have the seed of Starfire in my body. This Strange Fire is the most overbearing, and having this fire seed makes it hard for me to integrate the Fire Origin Essence into my body. If I can really integrate the Fire Origin Essence, with my strength, I could even instantly defeat that Third Master!¡± Yang Chen also secretly lamented this missed opportunity, which was why he was so tempted but helpless. However, the Fire Essence Beast was still full of treasures. Thinking of this, Yang Chen said, ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, this Fire Essence Beast was a half-step Yuan Martial Realm when it was alive. If you swallow and refine its corpse, your strength will increase even further. What are you waiting for?¡± ¡°What? Half-step Yuan Martial Realm?¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were stunned. In their inherited memories, they naturally knew that swallowing demonic beasts could improve their martial arts strength. This is the characteristic of demonic beasts. Upon hearing ¡°half-step Yuan Martial Realm,¡± their faces showed a happy expression. ¡°You two silly bears are still hesitating. If you refine the corpse of a half-step Yuan Martial Realm demonic beast, I guarantee you will break through to the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Rainbow pouted. When Bear Elder One heard that there were benefits, he immediately did not hold back. Both he and Bear Elder Two worked together to slowly refine the essence of the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse into their bodies. Soon, the bodies of the two clumsy bears underwent rapid changes. In an instant, the Qi of the two bears became stronger, and this kind of strength increase was still improving. Yang Chen watched from the side and could vaguely discern through their Qi that the two clumsy bears had already broken through to the Spirit Martial Realm. And this was not the end. ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Second Layer!¡± ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Third Layer!¡± ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Layer!¡± Yang Chen gasped in a breath of cold air. The corpse of this Fire Essence Beast was truly a treasure. ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer!¡± At this time, the strength of the two Black Mountain Black Bears came to a sudden stop, and they both leaped from the Refinement Realm Peak directly to the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer, completely surpassing their Big Brother. Visible to the naked eye, the size of the two Black Mountain Black Bears had increased by at least twice as much as before, and their Qi was even more terrifyingly strong. Yang Chen estimated that with their silly bear¡¯s standard of the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer, it might not be impossible to fight against the Spirit Martial Realm Seventh Layer. ¡°Good fellow!¡± Yang Chen was overjoyed. How could he not be happy with two more Spirit Martial Realm Black Mountain Black Bears assisting him? The Fire Essence Beast was truly worthy of being a half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Its corpse was refined, allowing the two big silly bears to leap and attack the Spirit Martial Realm, even reaching an astonishing strength of the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer. Of course, such an opportunity was rare and not something they could intentionally seek, because where would it be so easy to encounter the corpse of a half-step Yuan Martial Realm demonic beast? Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 191: Distribution of Resources (Fourth Update)_l Chapter 194: Chapter 191: Distribution of Resources (Fourth Update)_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Eldest Brother, I feel like I¡¯m filled with power right now, and many of my inherited memories have been unlocked. I think I can now shatter a small mountain with a single slap!¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°Look at you two, acting like you¡¯ve never achieved anything!¡± Yang Chen said, amused. ¡°Since you both chose to follow me, I definitely won¡¯t let you down. Just remember to listen to Rainbow¡¯s advice while in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Someone¡¯s coming, I¡¯ll go take a look.¡± ¡°Yes, Boss!¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two might have dull wits, but they knew Yang Chen treated them well. They obediently nodded, and retreated with Rainbow into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Yang Chen sensed someone¡¯s arrival and quickly put away the Fire Origin Essence. The Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse on the ground had already turned into nothingness, while Yang Chen stepped out of the room with his hands behind his back. ¡°Young Master!¡± Gu Mingyue bent down to greet Yang Chen, looking flustered. Yang Chen calculated briefly that he had been in seclusion for at least a day and a night. Many Yang family members had returned, including Gu Mingyue. Seeing that the once-messy courtyard had been cleaned thoroughly by Gu Mingyue, Yang Chen felt somewhat touched. Being with Gu Mingyue gave him a sense of tranquility, the feeling of being at home. Seeing that nothing was wrong with Gu Mingyue, he felt more at ease and smiled. ¡°Ming Yue, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s like this¡­¡± Gu Mingyue explained the situation to Yang Chen. Yang Chen was momentarily stunned, then realized the situation. ¡°To think they would leave the final decision about resource allocation to me,¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile. ¡°These tribes are really interesting.¡± It seemed that the Great Wild Hundred Clans had some discernment, knowing that the true hero in solving the horse-thief gang issue was him, and that the entire Great Wilderness now relied on his face. Hence, they wisely gave him the power to decide. Without him coming out of seclusion, there would be no resolution to the resource allocation. Yang Chen was quite satisfied with the decisions made by the Great Wild Hundred Clans. After all, he had put so much effort into saving them, and if they couldn¡¯t even give him some face, it would be hard for him, or anyone else for that matter, not to change their emotions. Having thought it through, Yang Chen said, ¡°Ming Yue, come with me.¡± When she heard that Yang Chen wanted to bring her along, Gu Mingyue was overjoyed. It had been a long time since she had worked with her Young Master, and she couldn¡¯t help but be excited. ¡°Young Master, should I tidy up a ¡°What¡¯s there to tidy? Don¡¯t you look good?¡± Yang Chen grinned. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Oh!¡± Gu Mingyue blushed upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s compliment and fidgeted for a moment before she realized that Yang Chen had already left. She then hurriedly trotted after him. Now, leaders of the remaining tribes of the Great Wild Hundred Clans had gathered at the Yang family residence. This clearly showed considerable respect for Yang Chen. When Yang Chen arrived, he saw the hall filled with people, all engaged in discussions. As soon as they noticed Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, they fell silent. ¡°Yang Chen, you came just in time. Everyone has been waiting for you,¡± Yang Jin He said warmly. In fact, the attitudes of many of these tribal leaders were similar to that of Yang Jin He. They were well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s current status. It could be said that the victory in the Great Wilderness was entirely due to this young man! ¡°Young Master Yang Chen!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard so much about the elegant and handsome Young Master Yang. Today, it turns out all the stories are true.¡± ¡°Out of the mouth of babes come words of wisdom.. These tribal leaders praised Yang Chen one after another. Yang Chen, however, wasn¡¯t one to be arrogant because of this praise. Before taking his seat, he said respectfully, ¡°I, Yang Chen, pay my respects to Senior Feng, Elder Murong, and the Clan Leaders and Tribal Elders. I¡¯m flattered by the kindness you¡¯ve shown to this junior.¡± ¡°Not at all!¡± ¡°Not at all!¡± Yang Chen exchanged pleasantries with the people of the Great Wild tribes before finally taking his seat. As the one with the closest relationship to Yang Chen, Feng Wuyang spoke up loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, we have already sorted out the resources in the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s main base and those from the defeated tribes. Our numerous tribes were able to survive today thanks to the reinforcements you brought, and you are undoubtedly the greatest contributor. Therefore, how to allocate these resources is ultimately up to you.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen pondered for a moment, then nodded. He knew that there was no point in being modest at this time and said, ¡°Since all the seniors have shown such generosity, this junior will not refuse.¡± ¡°Young Master Yang will definitely be fair and impartial.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master Yang will certainly be fair and impartial.¡± These middle-ranking tribes had barely contributed anything and were now worried about losing out on resource distribution. They made veiled hints by praising Yang Chen for his fairness and impartiality, hoping he would give them more resources in return. Yang Chen was well aware of their intentions and spoke slowly, ¡°For the distribution of resources, my Yang family shall receive 10%, and I hope no one minds.¡± Upon hearing this, many people gasped in the cold air. A number of them had no complaints, but some still showed subtle annoyance. Yang Chen naturally noticed this but remained unbothered. Did he care if they were annoyed? He had gone to great lengths to bring in the reinforcements and work out a solution to the horse-thief crisis, and getting 10% was not too much at all. Whether they were satisfied or not was irrelevant to him. Yang Jin He, on the other hand, was overjoyed. The amount of resources Yang Chen allocated matched his own intentions. Yang Chen remained nonchalant, knowing that since he said the Yang family deserved 10%, they must have earned it. Next, he continued, ¡°This time, the Zhang family contributed the most, attracting a lot of firepower before the battle. They paid a heavy price, so they deserve 7%!¡± Zhang Rufeng, who had escaped from the Zhang family after its downfall and returned after a difficult journey, was overjoyed to hear this. He immediately said with tears streaming down his face, ¡°Thank you, Young Master Chen. We, the Zhang family, will never forget this great favor. If we have the opportunity to repay you, even going through fire and water, we will not hesitate!¡± He had brought Zhang Yingeruo with him, hoping Yang Chen would help their family get a little more in the allocations. The Zhang family, which had suffered heavy losses, needed more resources for sure. With 7%, they could now not only preserve their status as a great tribe but also potentially rise even further. After all, the Yang family was only getting 10%. Zhang Yingeruo blushed and couldn¡¯t help but feel elated upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s decision. Yang Chen smiled, ¡°Elder Zhang, you don¡¯t need to be so polite. Next are the Murong family and Feng family, each receiving 5%. Do Senior Feng and Elder Murong have any objections?¡± ¡°None at all! Yang Chen, 5% is more than enough.¡± Feng Wuyang couldn¡¯t help but smile, nodding his head in satisfaction. The Ancestor of the Murong Family was also quite content: ¡°It¡¯s fine, we have no objections!¡± Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Chapter 192: Who Still Doesn ‘t Submit Now? (Climax Fifth Update)_l Chapter 195: Chapter 192: Who Still Doesn ¡®t Submit Now? (Climax Fifth Update)_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°The He Family and the Ma Family, two major factions, each get thirty percent!¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°As for the middle-ranking Li Family, they also get thirty percent!¡± Yang Chen had earlier learned from Feng Wuyang that the He and Ma Families had put in a lot of effort in the fight against the Horse-thief Gang, with both families being very active during the war. There were many bad seeds in the Great Wilderness, but it didn¡¯t mean everyone was one. The He and Ma Families were both passionate and fought the fiercest against the Horse-thief Gang. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t stingy, he directly allocated thirty percent to each family. As for the Li Family, being partners with the Yang Family¡¯s Chamber of Commerce, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t want to mistreat them and also gave them thirty percent. Li Youyan hurriedly stood up and said, ¡°Thank you, my friend Yang Chen.¡± The heads of the He and Ma Families were also pleasantly surprised, standing up and saying, ¡°Thank you, young friend Yang Chen, words cannot express our gratitude!¡± The thirty percent of resources they received might not be as much as the Feng Family and the Murong Family, but it would be relatively easy for them to improve their clans with this share. Yang Chen nodded and then said, ¡°As for the remaining resources, what do you think if they are distributed evenly among everyone present?¡± Yang Chen believed that the allocation was already fair. However, it was clear that not everyone was satisfied. As soon as Yang Chen finished speaking, an elder from a middle-ranking tribe, the Liu Family, suddenly stood up and said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, our Liu Family is not satisfied!¡± ¡°Oh, tell me why you¡¯re not satisfied,¡± said Yang Chen, narrowing his eyes, touching his chin, and gradually solidifying his smile. ¡°When we middle-ranking tribes fought the Horse-thief Gang in the Great Wilderness, we also lost many lives and put in a lot of effort. How come you all got ten percent, and he got five percent, but when it comes to us, it¡¯s evenly distributed?¡± The elder said expressionlessly. ¡°All the high-level leaders are sensible people, and I, Liu, won¡¯t beat around the bush. Yang Chen is still young, and it¡¯s hard for him to be fair and just in the distribution of resources. I think it would be better for someone else to take over!¡± Upon hearing this, the other tribes looked at each other but remained silent. Was the Liu Family out of their minds? Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Who does the Liu Family think is the most suitable to distribute the resources?¡± The Liu Family Elder thought that when he spoke up, the middle-ranking and small tribes would surely agree with him. They should know by now that the major tribes were severely injured and, if they joined forces, they wouldn¡¯t fear them. This was the time to bargain. Why did they get ten percent, and he got five percent? If the remaining resources were distributed evenly among the middle-ranking and small tribes, each of them might not even get ten percent! Considering the extent of the casualties suffered by many tribes, the little resources they would receive would hardly be enough for recovery. Now the Liu Family Elder felt a bit like he was riding a tiger but couldn¡¯t get off. However, he soon said with an embarrassed expression, ¡°I just feel the distribution is unfair.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Yang Chen laughed out loud, ¡°Unfair? Mr. Liu, I, Yang Chen, am telling you today that whether the allocation is fair or not, you have to accept Yang Chen suddenly slapped the table, and his domineering Spirit Martial Realm aura spread out. The Liu Family was just a middle-ranking tribe, and their elder was nothing more than a martial artist at the peak of the Body Refining Realm. How could he resist Yang Chen¡¯s strong qi? ¡°Is the Yang family trying to bully people because of their powerful status?¡± The Liu Family Elder was running out of steam but couldn¡¯t help but shout out in unwillingness. Yang Chen sneered, ¡°So what if I¡¯m bullying you?¡± He wanted to see what tricks the Liu Family Elder could come up with. At this moment, being pressed by Yang Chen, the Liu Family Elder was both terrified and furious, so he roared, ¡°Everyone, look at this! The Yang family hasn¡¯t even become powerful yet, and they¡¯re already bullying people like this. If they were to grow even bigger, who can guarantee they won¡¯t become the second Horse-thief Gang? Everyone, please think thrice before acting, and don¡¯t let the Yang family succeed!¡± ¡°Shut up! ¡± The Liu Family Chieftain couldn¡¯t take it anymore and slapped the elder¡¯s face, ¡°Shut up!¡± The elder was stunned, not believing what was happening as he looked at his own family leader, ¡°Chieftain, I¡¯m just doing this for the sake of our family.¡± ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, please don¡¯t be angry. This clan member¡¯s mind is a little muddled. I¡¯ll kill him right now to relieve your hatred!¡± The Liu Family Chieftain¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent. He was also a Spirit Martial Realm master, and seeing the witlessness of the elder, he severely slapped him with a palm. ¡°No, Chieftain, don¡¯t kill me!¡± The Liu Family Elder hadn¡¯t even finished his words when his breath dissipated, and he died. The Liu Family Chieftain was still unable to calm his anger even after this. Why did he bring this idiot along? Not to mention their Liu Family, all tribes in the Great Wilderness had to watch the Yang family¡¯s face. With so many major tribes, who would dare to speak up? A mere tribal elder dared to defy Yang Chen¡¯s will? Who didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen was the number one hero in this fight? Who didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had saved the Great Wilderness? Fearing that he would offend Yang Chen, the Liu Family Chieftain slapped the clueless elder to death with a single palm. With this, many high-level leaders who were originally planning to support the Liu Family Elder dared not speak up. They were initially thinking that the Liu Family Elder made sense. The Yang family hadn¡¯t even become powerful yet, but they were already so arrogant and domineering. What would happen if the Yang family became even more powerful? But they forgot that Yang Chen had never forced any tribe, and as for resource allocation, he had never mistreated anyone! Yang Chen looked at the Liu Family Chieftain and said sternly, ¡°It seems that many people think my allocation is unreasonable?¡± ¡°Dare not!¡± ¡°Dare not!¡± The chieftains of these tribes were terrified and uneasy. Yang Chen snorted coldly. Despite what they said aloud, their hearts were still unconvinced. He sneered, ¡°Now you think the allocation is unreasonable? What were you doing at that time? I gave so much to the Murong Family, Zhang Family, and Feng Family. Why? Because they took the initiative during the war. What about you? Who among you made your stance clear? Now let me know who made their stance clear, and that¡¯s fine, I, Yang Chen, will give ten percent of what the Yang Family got to you!¡± ¡°The He Family, Ma Family, and Li Family all put in the most effort during the battle with the Horse-thief Gang. What about you? Each of you was hesitant, and unless the Horse-thief Gang came after you, you wouldn¡¯t contribute a single soldier. Even many tribes have not yet sent a single soldier until now, suffering only minor scratches, and they have the audacity to sit here and talk about resource allocation?¡± Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°You really want to get something for nothing, huh? When it¡¯s time to make an effort, you shrink back, but when it¡¯s time to distribute resources, you jump faster than anyone else? To be honest, my Yang Family deserves ten percent because we put in the most effort. The reason the Horse-thief Gang was defeated is because of me, Yang Chen. Without me, Yang Chen, forget about these resources, not even you could protect the safety of your clans!¡± ¡°Now, who else is not convinced?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were cold and sharp, and his words were filled with an irresistible force.. Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Chapter 193: Assault on the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm_l Chapter 196: Chapter 193: Assault on the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm_l Translator: 549690339 As each sentence fell, no one dared to truly defy Yang Chen¡¯s idea at this moment. Feng Wuyang and Murong family¡¯s ancestor sat there, snorted coldly, and looked at the great tribes and small tribes nearby who were muddling through the mess with disdain. Could they not see through the minds of these tribes in their fights? When the fighting stopped, they started to distribute resources, and they all jumped out quickly? Yang Chen was actually being merciful. If it were Feng Wuyang, giving them a little bit would be enough for them. Yang Chen left so much, which showed that Yang Chen was a kind-hearted person. After all, the various tribes in the wilderness were the forces of the wilderness, and Yang Chen¡¯s consideration was very thoughtful. But who could have imagined that these white-eyed wolves couldn¡¯t be fed enough! The head of Liu Family sweated profusely in fear. He considered what Yang Chen had said, but who knew that his own tribal elder was so arrogant and dared to bargain? What did they have to bargain with, did they have the qualifications to bargain? Even if Yang Chen cancels their share now, who dares to speak? Fortunately, he himself was decisive just now, slapping that talkative tribal elder to death. Yang Chen also didn¡¯t intend to make a fuss with the Liu Family. Yang Chen was too lazy to waste his words at this moment: ¡°Alright, the resources will be distributed like this, you all can disperse now!¡± In the blink of an eye, these high-ranking tribal officials dispersed one after another. Yang Chen, Feng Wuyang, and the ancestor of Murong family exchanged some polite words before sending them away. Now Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe stood together, with Yang Chen saying: ¡°Clan Leader, what¡¯s the situation in the Wilderness now?¡± Yang Jinhe looked at Yang Chen, increasingly pleased, knowing that the rise of the Yang family was unstoppable, and said: ¡°Now the Wilderness has calmed down, but there are four great tribes, including the Wen family, that have been destroyed, and several other families have suffered heavy losses. By the way, it¡¯s worth mentioning that both the Wang family and the Chen family are doing well. Yang Chen, both the Feng family and the Murong family are waiting for your opinion. The reason they were being polite just now was actually waiting for you to speak.¡± Yang Chen was slightly stunned: ¡°I forgot about that, the two traitors of Chen family and Wang family¡­ Clan Leader, what do you think is the best way to handle them?¡± ¡°In my opinion, naturally, they should be exterminated.¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s eyes flashed with killing intent: ¡°Since these two families dared to cooperate with the horse-thief gang, there¡¯s no reason for them to stay in the Wilderness. By the way, just now that Liu Family was also a middle-ranking tribe affiliated with Chen family, right?¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly: ¡°In that case, that tribal elder¡¯s statement today might have been influenced by someone¡¯s benefit. It seems that Chen family is afraid of the rise of our Yang family and has started to work on it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s also what I said, the reason for extermination.¡± Yang Jinhe sighed. Yang Chen shook his head: ¡®Extermination seems a bit excessive. Not all people from the two families are villains. For example, that Liu Family, although they are affiliated with Chen Family, but the head of the Liu Family is obviously a man who understands the situation. You can discuss with Senior Feng and Elder Murong another day. There is no need to exterminate Wang family and Chen family. However, it is necessary to suppress them, as for the degree of suppression¡­ it depends on the intentions of the two families.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t that kind-hearted. He had already been merciful by not exterminating them. hilt suppression was still necessary- ¡°I understand!¡± Yang Jinhe felt warmth in his heart upon hearing Yang Chen addressing him with respect. Honestly, at this point, Yang Chen didn¡¯t really need to consider his opinion anymore. But Yang Chen still respected him, how could he not be happy as a clan leader? Yang Chen opened his mouth and said: ¡°In the coming days, it will not be easy to settle the Wilderness. The rise of the Yang family will require the clan leader to put in a lot of effort. Judging from today¡¯s situation, it won¡¯t be difficult for our Yang family to become a super tribe like Murong family and Feng family. Alright, I won¡¯t interfere in this matter anymore. Clan Leader, I will be in closed-door cultivation for some time, and I will leave the external affairs to you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to close the door again? Could it be¡­¡± Yang Jinhe looked at Yang Chen, whose body was filled with energy, and suddenly thought of something. Yang Chen grinned: ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going to break through the second realm of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± This shocked Yang Jinhe. How long has it been?You see, the truly difficult part isn¡¯t breaking through from the Body Refining Realm to the Spirit Martial Realm, but progressing after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm. This is because, fundamentally, the spiritual energy in the Great Wilderness is barely enough to support the cultivation of powerful individuals in the Spirit Martial Realm. This causes the majority of Spirit Martial Realm experts to remain at the first level, finding it extremely challenging to advance even a single step further. There are very few martial artists who have reached the second level of Spirit Martial Realm. To be able to enter the second level of Spirit Martial Realm means that the individual¡¯s talent has already surpassed the normal standards of the Great Wilderness. Yang Chen, he truly is an immeasurable gem. ¡°Hahaha, very good, very good!¡± Yang Jinhe nodded with satisfaction: ¡°You focus wholeheartedly on your cultivation. As the Clan Leader, my achievements are limited. Yang Chen, the future of Yang family rests on your shoulders.¡± Yang Chen nodded, discussed a few more things, and then began his closed-door cultivation. His body¡¯s foundation of True Qi has already reached the threshold for attempting the breakthrough to the second level of Spirit Martial Realm. This was what Yang Chen wanted. Having a surging amount of internal True Qi is a prerequisite for breaking through realms. If it were an ordinary person, they might only have a certain level of confidence in their success, but not 100%. The chance of failure might even be higher than the chance of success. But for Yang Chen, it¡¯s different. ¡°I have enough Spirit Stones on me now, those given by Zhang Family, those obtained from Wang Family, and those added by the Clan Leader just now. These Spirit Stones are more than enough to support me in creating a few small Spirit Gathering Arrays.¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°It¡¯s a pity, though, that I¡¯m not particularly skilled in the Way of Array Formations.¡± Although he isn¡¯t skilled in it, there is someone who is. With this thought, Yang Chen directly called out the Mermaid girl, Rainbow. ¡°Rainbow! ¡± ¡°Young Master, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Rainbow poked her head out, looking like she had just woken up and rubbed her shoulder scales. Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Help me with a favor; your Mermaid Tribe is good at everything, including the Way of Array Formations.¡± Rainbow pouted when she heard this, ¡°Of course, our Fishpeople Tribe can do anything.¡± ¡°Well then, help me create a small Spirit Gathering Array. I want to break through to the second level of the Spirit Martial Realm,¡± said Yang Chen. ¡°Spirit Gathering Array? That¡¯s a minor matter.¡± Rainbow whistled, ¡°Sisters, let¡¯s get to work.¡± There is strength in numbers. There were quite a few Mermaids in the Eight Extremities Flowing River. These Mermaid girls jumped out of the river¡¯s space one by one and nodded after hearing Rainbow¡¯s command, ¡°Spirit Gathering Array? This simple formation can be done in the time it takes for one incense stick to burn. Young Master, please wait a moment!¡± They started working immediately. More than ten Mermaid girls busied themselves in Yang Chen¡¯s room, showing him the extraordinary understanding of formations among the Mermaid Tribe. Although Yang Chen¡¯s Imowledge of the Way of Array Formations was not profound, he still understood it. It was just that he had devoted all his efforts to Way of Alchemy in the past, so he was not as familiar with the Way of Array Formations as he was with Alchemy. However, he was not a layman either, and could see the prowess of these Mermaid girls in the field of formations. ¡°This is simply on par with Array Formation masters. It seems that the Mermaid Tribe is indeed knowledgeable about everything, ranging from astronomy and geography to culture and cultivation. It¡¯s truly amazing,¡± murmured Yang Chen.. Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Chapter 195: Heading to Liaocheng (End of Great Wilderness Arc)_l Chapter 198: Chapter 195: Heading to Liaocheng (End of Great Wilderness Arc)_l Translator: 549690339 It took a full five days for Yang Chen to gradually emerge from seclusion. When he opened the door, he saw Yang Jin He waiting outside, which touched him deeply. Yang Jin He¡¯s wait undoubtedly expressed his importance to him. ¡°Yang Chen, are you out of seclusion?¡± Yang Jin He said, looking delighted. He took a careful look at Yang Chen, and his heart set off a storm: ¡°Did you succeed?¡± ¡°I am glad to have not let you down.¡± Yang Chen thought back to the results of his five days of seclusion and laughed heartily. Yang Jin He laughed amiably, stroking his small beard: ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯ve succeeded. Yang Chen, you still have a long road ahead; sometimes, you don¡¯t need to be too hasty. You can progress step by step and take it slowly. Don¡¯t be too hard on yourself.¡± He now regarded Yang Chen as a treasure and was afraid that something might go wrong with him. ¡°Clan Leader, don¡¯t worry, I know my limits,¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°Good, as long as you know your limits, ¡± Yang Jin He said with relief. Yang Chen leaned back on his hands and sat down with Yang Jin He. Gu Mingyue quickly went to pour tea and water, helping Yang Chen and Yang Jin He fill their cups, then stood quietly to one side, secretly watching her young master with a happy, contented smile on her face. From time to time, she revealed a silly expression that was adorable and touching. Yang Chen didn¡¯t notice these details. He now shared a cup of tea with Yang Jin He and asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what has been happening in the Great Wilderness during my seclusion? Have there been any changes?¡± ¡°There haven¡¯t been any major changes, but quite a few things have happened in these five days,¡± Yang Jin He replied with a grin, ¡°Once you gave the word, both the Feng family and Murong family acted decisively. They joined forces to suppress the Chen family and Wang family. The Chen family, not knowing the situation, dared to resist and clamor, but after Feng Wuyang and the Murong family¡¯s Ancestor joined forces to kill several powerful ones, they calmed down.¡± This made Yang Chen smile wryly. The Chen family really didn¡¯t know how to appreciate favors. Since they chose to side with the horse-thief gang and the horse-thief gang failed, they were on the losing side. It was already good enough that they weren¡¯t exterminated, but they still dared to talk back. He didn¡¯t have much sympathy for the Chen family, as he had already decided not to annihilate them completely, but they still weren¡¯t satisfied? It wasn¡¯t his fault. Even under the pressure from other middle-ranking tribes, I doubt the Chen family can maintain their small clan status. They may become marginalized, barely maintaining their lineage. The Wang family, on the other hand, was much more aware of the situation.¡± ¡°Oh, what did the Wang family choose to do?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. ¡°The Wang family knows how to handle things. They voluntarily handed over Wang Ren, Wang De, and Wang Lang. These three had grievances with you and were the root of the conflict between the Wang and Yang families,¡± Yang Jin He explained. ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was quite surprised. It seemed that the Wang family really knew how to handle matters by handing over the three people who had a grudge against him. ¡°Seeing the Wang family act this way, the Feng family naturally didn¡¯t have any issues. As the saying goes, you don¡¯t hit a smiling face. After killing these three people who had a grudge against you, they made a bit of a fuss in the Wang family and then let it go. While the Wang family can¡¯t keep their status as a great tribe, it¡¯s enough for them to barely rank among the middle-ranking tribes,¡± Yang Jin He laughed. Yang Chen said, ¡°That¡¯s good. There¡¯s no need to kill them all; it¡¯s enough to set an example. If you really start a massacre, it will only make the other tribes feel uneasy. The Yang family can be a king, but not a second horse-thief gang.¡± He said this undoubtedly implying to Yang Jin He. He couldn¡¯t stay in the Great Wilderness for the rest of his life, and the ones who would eventually be in charge of Yang family were still Yang Jin He and Yang Zhengyi. ¡°I understand these things, and in fact, Elder Zhengyi is not too ambitious at his age. But our Yang family¡¯s momentum now can make us a super-tribe with no problem. Moreover, Elder Zhengyi went into closed-door cultivation some time ago and is trying to break through to the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. Haha, if he succeeds, our Yang family¡¯s position as a super-tribe will be solid,¡± Yang Jin He laughed loudly. Recently, as happiness brings a refreshed spirit, Yang Jin He¡¯s appearance had become increasingly cheerful. Yang Chen could feel Yang Jin He¡¯s happiness and nodded when he heard the current state of the Yang family. With the Yang family¡¯s ample resources and his own influence on the various tribes in the wilderness, it was not a problem for the Yang family to stay safe for decades. Moreover, with these resources, the Yang family could cultivate even more talents in the next few decades. ¡°I¡¯m relieved now,¡± Yang Chen sighed, and suddenly changed the subject. ¡°I can also leave the Yang family with peace of mind.¡± ¡°Leave the Yang family? Yang Chen, where are you going?¡± Yang Jin He was shocked. Yang Chen smiled, ¡°The young master of Jin Cheng has been kind to me, and he still has quite a few troubles in Liaocheng. It¡¯s only right that I help him. More importantly, neither I nor the Yang family should have our sights limited to the Great Wilderness!¡± ¡°You mean¡­¡± Yang Jin He became thoughtful. Yang Chen simply said, ¡°Leaving the Great Wilderness is inevitable for me. In the future, I¡¯ll not only leave the Great Wilderness, but I¡¯ll also go to more distant places. So I plan to start by exploring the way in Liaocheng. After spending some time there to stabilize, it¡¯ll be good for the Yang family¡¯s talents to receive support in Liaocheng. Thus, the new and old members can help the Yang family grow stronger gradually. Of course, this is assuming your ambition, Clan Leader, is not limited to the Great Wilderness!¡± All he could do to help the Yang family was this. As with Zhang Xuelian in the past, they could only protect as long as they could. The rest would be left to fate. After all, no clan could last forever and never decline in this world. Yang Jin He stroked his chin, ¡°Of course my ambition is not limited to the Great Wilderness, but I¡¯m afraid those tribal elders think differently¡­¡± ¡°Ha, do I still need to worry about their opinions at this stage?¡± Yang Chen laughed. ¡°Well, that¡¯s true. In that case, let me report this matter to Elder Zhengyi. I¡¯m sure he¡¯ll agree. Yang Chen, if you want to go to Liaocheng, I won¡¯t be able to accompany you as Clan Leader. Be careful on your way,¡± Yang Jin He said, shaking his head after considering Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation level and realizing he couldn¡¯t help much. ¡°Clan Leader, I leave the matters of the Great Wilderness to you,¡± Yang Chen said with mixed emotions. ¡°Alright,¡± Yang Jin He agreed. The two didn¡¯t talk for long before Yang Jin He left. Yang Chen, on the other hand, remained deep in thought. As he looked around at the familiar surroundings and land, how could he not feel sentimental? After a long time, he suddenly turned around and looked at Gu Mingyue, who was daydreaming behind him, startling her. ¡°Ming Yue!¡± ¡°Young Master!¡± Yang Chen looked into the distance and asked, ¡°Do you want to follow me to see the outside world?¡± When Gu Mingyue heard that Yang Chen was going to leave the Great Wilderness, she was already heartbroken. But hearing his words, the dim flame inside her suddenly ignited, and she nodded repeatedly, like a pecking chicken: ¡°Wherever the Young Master goes, Ming Yue will follow!¡± Finishing this chapter signifies the end of the Great Wilderness arc, and the protagonist will start to stretch his wings in a broader sky. By the way, there will be another update tonight.. Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 196: The Difficult Problem of Jin Cheng_l Chapter 199: Chapter 196: The Difficult Problem of Jin Cheng_l Translator: 549690339 Three days later, Yang Chen left the Great Wilderness with Gu Mingyue, heading for Liaocheng. Half of the credit for resolving the crisis in the Great Wilderness went to Jin Cheng. Yang Chen found Jin Cheng as soon as he arrived in Liaocheng. Upon seeing Yang Chen, Jin Cheng immediately held a banquet in his honor, giving face to Yang Chen, which made Yang Chen think highly of Jin Cheng. At the moment, the dancers were dancing in the hall, surrounded by guards. Yang Chen sat with Jin Cheng, with Gu Mingyue standing nervously behind him, her small face taut. Obviously, she had never seen such a grand occasion and was somewhat nervous. Not to mention anything else, merely looking at these dancers, they all had some martial arts foundation. If these dancers were placed in the Great Wilderness, with both their graceful dancing and strength, how could they be reduced to dancing for others¡¯ amusement? Gu Mingyue was extremely uneasy, so she could only bow her head and follow Yang Chen¡¯s instructions. At the same time, the dancers next to them were pouring tea for Yang Chen and Jin Cheng. Jin Cheng then raised his hand and drank with Yang Chen. Yang Chen clasped his hands and said, ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, I am truly embarrassed by the grand banquet you¡¯ve thrown for me.¡± ¡°Huh? Not at all! I, Jin Cheng, have always been generous to my friends.¡± Jin Cheng grinned and laughed, ¡°On the contrary, it¡¯s you, little brother, who managed to captivate Uncle He and the other guards within just a trip to the Great Wilderness. I¡¯ve heard about this already.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Brother Jin Cheng wouldn¡¯t mind, would ¡°Why would I? You¡¯re my friend, so it¡¯s only natural that they should listen to you. Captivating their hearts is your strength. All I need to know is that you¡¯re Jin Cheng¡¯s friend.¡± Jin Cheng had a magnanimous heart and didn¡¯t mind the matter much, as Yang Chen had anticipated. While talking, Jin Cheng held his tea and took a small sip, ¡°Speaking of which, the environment of the Great Wilderness can hardly bind brother Yang Chen¡¯s talents. Now that the situation seems to be settling, what are your goals?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin, ¡°I don¡¯t have any particular goals in mind. Now that the Great Wilderness has settled down, I have no more worries. The martial arts path is long, so naturally, my primary goal is to become stronger. Coming to Liaocheng serves two purposes: to broaden my horizons, and to settle some new and old grievances.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, how could Jin Cheng not understand what he meant? Yang Chen clearly hadn¡¯t forgotten Huang Chiyang! This was no surprise. Anyone who suffered such a big loss wouldn¡¯t let it go easily. At this point, Jin Cheng suddenly realized something, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, has your martial arts cultivation improved again?¡± ¡°Brother Jin Cheng has keen eyes indeed.¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°Well, kid, have you reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm?¡± Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t help but say. Yang Chen pondered for a moment and didn¡¯t elaborate much on it. He just nodded, ¡°Young Master Jin Cheng is right!¡± It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to make it clear, but advancing to the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm in such a short time would be too shocking. Hearing that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had progressed to such an extent, Jin Cheng tapped the table, falling into deep thought as if he had encountered a problem. Yang Chen was puzzled and attempted to ask, ¡°Brother, have you encountered any problems?¡± Jin Cheng didn¡¯t hide anything and said, ¡°It is a problem, indeed. But on the other hand, if brother Yang Chen really wants to find Huang Chiyang to settle the score, there is an opportunity to do so now. However, I¡¯m not sure if brother Yang Chen is willing to give me a hand.¡± ¡°Brother Jin, just speak your mind.¡± Yang Chen remained calm. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s calm demeanor and not rushing to make a decision, Jin Cheng nodded in approval. This calmness was the demeanor required to achieve great things! Jin Cheng waved his hand and said, ¡°Well, it¡¯s like this: while you were leading Uncle He and the others to the Great Wilderness, a major event occurred near Liaocheng. My guards were patrolling and accidentally discovered a secret realm!¡± ¡°A secret realm?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, deep in thought. Secret realms held great significance, as they were usually left behind by ancient martial artists or formed naturally. Whether it was the former or the latter, there were usually some benefits to be gained. However, in this era, secret realms had become increasingly rare, as most of them had already been plundered by people. Jin Cheng continued, ¡°Exactly, a secret realm. But the news spread too quickly, and we couldn¡¯t stop it. The City Lord¡¯s Mansion, the Huang Family, and the Zan City Sun Family got wind of it. As a result, we even fought over it. In the end, no one gained any advantage, so we set rules!¡± ¡°The rules are simple: each side selects two geniuses to fight. These geniuses must not be older than eighteen, and there is no restriction on their martial arts cultivation. The winning party gets to enter the secret realm first, the second-place party will be delayed by an incense stick¡¯s time, and the third place will have to wait half a day!¡± Jin Cheng slowly explained. Yang Chen understood and asked, ¡°Does Young Master Jin have enough people for this?¡± ¡°As for manpower, there¡¯s naturally no problem. With my connections, it¡¯s difficult but still possible to find a few 16 or 17 -year-olds who have reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm. The key issue is Huang Chiyang!¡± Jin Cheng sighed, looking very worried. Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the matter?¡± Jin Cheng wore a bitter smile, ¡°I don¡¯t know when, but Huang Chiyang has managed to get close to the higher-ups of the Ming Emperor Sect. He actually managed to get an outer sect genius from the Ming Emperor Sect. This genius is just eighteen years old, but his martial arts cultivation has reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°As for Zan City Sun Family, although their connections are not as strong as Huang Chiyang¡¯s, they still rely on the support of their respective sects. They can also gather some genius disciples. Even if I find some geniuses who have reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm, they will look lackluster compared to the geniuses from the sects.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Can the City Lord¡¯s Mansion not rely on the power of the sects?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not possible. We rely on the Beishan Main City, which is the orthodox power of the Imperial Dynasty. Yet, why would the Beishan Main City dispatch people for such a small secret realm?¡± Jin Cheng said helplessly, ¡°The Beishan Main City usually doesn¡¯t manage minor disputes in the cities. They only intervene when a city is about to be destroyed.¡± Yang Chen finally understood. Jin Cheng had no other choice but to be excited when he saw how much Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had improved. If Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had truly reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm, he would have some chance of competing against the outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect. However, how could Jin Cheng imagine that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was far beyond the mere Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm? Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 197: Gu Mingyue l s Worries_l Chapter 200: Chapter 197: Gu Mingyue l s Worries_l Translator: 549690339 Jin Cheng immediately got to the point, ¡°That¡¯s why I said, Brother Yang Chen, if you want to settle accounts, this is a great opportunity. Of course, for my personal reasons, I still hope you can help me out. I don¡¯t expect you to win first place, but if you could help me get second place, getting some benefits from that secret realm while keeping my face intact, I¡¯ll make sure to compensate you well.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand and smiled amiably, ¡°Brother Jin, you¡¯re too polite. Let¡¯s not talk about settling accounts. If Jin Cheng needs my help, I can¡¯t refuse.¡± Upon hearing this, Jin Cheng shouted excitedly, ¡°Good! As expected of my friend, Yang Chen!¡± He was overjoyed because his father had entrusted this matter to him, and he was extremely devoted to it, afraid of causing any trouble. However, Huang Chiyang and the Sun Family had sect forces behind them, so even if he didn¡¯t want to mess things up, he didn¡¯t have much choice. And then, Yang Chen appeared. Not only did Yang Chen appear, but he also had the strength of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. This was like a lifesaver in front of him, and how could he not be overjoyed. ¡°By the way, when is the competition scheduled?¡± Yang Chen inquired. ¡°Funny enough, it¡¯s the day after tomorrow. I¡¯ve been worrying about this matter these days. Since you¡¯re here and willing to help, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.¡± Jin Cheng said with a faint smile. ¡°I¡¯ll pick you up the day after tomorrow.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble Brother Jin.¡± Yang Chen bowed slightly. Seeing Yang Chen agree, Jin Cheng¡¯s heart was filled with delight, ¡°It¡¯s getting late now. Old Six, arrange a good room for my brother to cultivate. Oh, Brother Yang Chen, these dancers are all still virgins. If you find one suitable or take a liking to anyone, feel free to take her with you. From now on, they¡¯ll be yours.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, knowing Jin Cheng¡¯s intentions, as he looked at the dancers who were hurriedly bowing in half-kneels. The dancers looked at him pitifully, evidently begging him to take them in. Yang Chen shook his head slightly, feeling a little helpless. These dancers were just some women without any background, mostly brought up and trained by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to entertain people. If they could attract the attention of someone with status, they would have a master and a home. But if they couldn¡¯t catch anyone¡¯s eye and remained homeless, when would it end? Even if they were bullied, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion wouldn¡¯t help them out. After all, their status was only as dancers, and the City Lord¡¯s Mansion wouldn¡¯t really care. However, if they were truly chosen by someone, they would become people with a master. At that time, anyone who wanted to bully them would have to think twice. These dancers were all astute, seeing how Yang Chen and Jin Cheng called each other brothers. How could they not have their own thoughts? With charming eyes and beautiful faces that seemed to drip water, they tried to gain sympathy and make Yang Chen pity them. At least Yang Chen was young and handsome, which made them dream of him as their master. But Yang Chen had no intention of sheltering them. He didn¡¯t want to bring trouble to himself, ¡°I appreciate Brother Jin¡¯s kind intentions, and having Ming Yue is enough. Ming Yue, let¡¯s bid farewell to Brother Jin.¡± Gu Mingyue understood Yang Chen¡¯s intention upon being reminded and quickly curtsied, leaving with Yang Chen. ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, please!¡± The bodyguard Old Six spoke. This made the dancers somewhat resentful. Looking at Gu Mingyue, they could tell she lacked both manners and poise. How could she be better than them? They had received proper training and naturally were not comparable to Gu Mingyue. When they saw that Gu Mingyue became Yang Chen¡¯s maid, they couldn¡¯t help but feel jealous. In what way were they inferior to Gu Mingyue, and why couldn¡¯t Yang Chen see it? After their accommodations were arranged, Yang Chen focused on cultivating while Gu Mingyue served tea and water, and tidied up the room. She tried to mimic the elegance of the dancers, feeling that their movements made them seem more dignified. Compared with them, she felt like the difference between a common chicken and a golden phoenix. The gap was obvious. Gu Mingyue felt somewhat lost in her heart. She originally followed Yang Chen out, feeling overjoyed to be with her young master. But upon thinking about it, wouldn¡¯t she be a burden to Yang Chen with the way she looked? They were out, and her appearance might bring shame to Yang Chen. With mixed emotions, Gu Mingyue was unaware her tea was overflowing and suddenly felt its heat. She cried out in alarm. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen opened his eyes and asked gently. ¡°No, nothing¡­¡± Gu Mingyue hurriedly replied, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for interrupting your cultivation, Young Master.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter because I wasn¡¯t planning on cultivating seriously.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Do you have anything on your mind?¡± ¡°No!¡± Gu Mingyue shook her head quickly. How could Yang Chen not see what Gu Mingyue was thinking as she tried so hard? He spoke calmly, ¡°Ming Yue, there¡¯s no need to rush. If you truly want to improve, you might not be as good as others now, but one day, you won¡¯t be inferior.¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Gu Mingyue felt warmth in her heart. Sorrowfully she said, ¡°Young Master, is it because I¡¯m clumsy compared to those people? I always feel that I¡¯m doing things that would make me lose face for you.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°I also came from the Vast Wilderness. Who looked down upon me? Ming Yue, in my heart, you¡¯re always the best. No one can compare to you. If I truly thought they were better than you, I would have agreed to let them be my maids just now. But I didn¡¯t. Do you know why?¡± Gu Mingyue was stunned, ¡®Young Master, why?¡± ¡°Because you are unique to me.¡± Yang Chen said earnestly. Gu Mingyue¡¯s eyes moistened, and she couldn¡¯t help but wipe her tears, touched and crying. Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Alright, don¡¯t cry. If you cry, you won¡¯t be pretty.¡± Gu Mingyue nodded again and again. She now understood that as long as Yang Chen didn¡¯t look down on her, it didn¡¯t matter if the world did. However, she still couldn¡¯t disappoint Yang Chen. From now on, she would serve him wholeheartedly, without distractions, and not think about anything else. With that, on the second day, Yang Chen used his Divine Soul Detection and found that Gu Mingyue had run out early in the morning, not knowing what she was doing. Surprisingly, when she returned the next day, everything from serving tea to her bearing had improved a level. She even learned how to make tea, which surprised Yang Chen. Upon asking Jin Cheng, Yang Chen found out that the little girl had asked the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s Steward early in the morning to teach her.. Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Chapter 198: The Three Tyrants and Six Sects 1 Chapter 201: Chapter 198: The Three Tyrants and Six Sects 1 Translator: 549690339 As a result, the steward was greatly shocked, as Yang Chen had a very special status in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The steward did not dare to agree to this matter casually, so he specifically asked for Jin Cheng¡¯s opinion. Jin Cheng, being a smart man, figured out Gu Mingyue¡¯s thoughts and told the steward not to worry and just teach her. It has to be said that Gu Mingyue does have a good comprehension ability. In just a few days, her transformation was like a world of difference. This was also why Yang Chen brought Gu Mingyue here. Back when Yang Chen was still a useless person and bullied, Gu Mingyue would still accompany Yang Chen all along. It is clear that Gu Mingyue herself is a woman who can adapt to any environment. Yang Chen was extremely pleased to see Gu Mingyue¡¯s transformation. And so, time passed slowly, and the day after tomorrow was only a moment away. Jin Cheng arrived as promised, and together with Yang Chen, they went to the secret realm exit to discuss the matter of fighting for a quota to enter the secret realm. At this moment, Yang Chen and Jin Cheng, along with He Liancheng and the other bodyguards, were walking in the air and landed in a mountain range. ¡°Look, that¡¯s the entrance to the secret realm!¡± Jin Cheng said with a faint smile as he stood in the air with his hands behind his back. Yang Chen glanced over and could clearly see a very conspicuous cave in the mountain range. The cave was covered with dense vegetation, but an astonishing majestic spiritual energy radiated from it. Obviously, the cave was the entrance to the secret realm. Such a majestic spiritual energy was also coming out of the cave. This made Yang Chen secretly interested. At this moment, Jin Cheng¡¯s face gradually turned ugly, and he said, ¡°Huang Chiyang has also come.¡± Yang Chen also noticed the sudden arrival of several auras, and when he looked over, who else could it be but Huang Chiyang and his group? At this time, Huang Chiyang was leading three young people, two men, and a woman. The men were extremely handsome, and the woman had cherry lips and cheeks like peach petals._with her captivating charm. It was not hard to see that this woman was a difficult woman to control with just her frown and smile. When Jin Cheng noticed Huang Chiyang, Huang Chiyang also noticed Jin Cheng. The two faced each other with sharp words, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. ¡°Jin Cheng, long time no see,¡± Huang Chiyang twisted his neck and said with the air of a winner, then glanced at Yang Chen and smirked, ¡°So this is the genius you brought to fight for today¡¯s secret realm quota? I wondered who it was. It turned out to be the little guy I threw into prison. Jin Cheng, as you get older, your vision gets worse and worse.¡± Hearing Huang Chiyang¡¯s words, Yang Chen calmly replied, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Young Master Huang. If you didn¡¯t say, I would have almost forgotten. Let me think, the last time should be when Young Master Huang personally invited me to the prison, and then personally invited me out. Ha, I¡¯m still a young man who hasn¡¯t seen the world. I appreciated Young Master Huang for letting me open my eyes for free.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Huang Chiyang narrowed his eyes, with a touch of coldness flashing in his eyes. As for Jin Cheng, he clapped his hands and cheered. He originally thought that Yang Chen would be angered by Huang Chiyang¡¯s words since Yang Chen was still young. But now that he saw Yang Chen, how could Yang Chen be so easily angered by Huang Chiyang? Huang Chiyang sneered, ¡°Jin Cheng, I¡¯m too lazy to waste my breath with you. You¡¯re using a mere country bumpkin as a life-saving straw? Hmph, soon I¡¯ll let you know the difference between a genius and waste. The waste you brought will never be accepted by high society.¡± Jin Cheng said expressionlessly, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that, Huang Chiyang.¡± He chuckled, ¡°Later on, we¡¯ll have a true showdown. You¡¯ll have plenty of time to cry.¡± Huang Chiyang showed no politeness to Jin Cheng, indicating that the Huang family¡¯s position in Liaocheng had completely challenged the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s authority. With that, Huang Chiyang turned and left. Jin Cheng¡¯s expression turned cold. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he had been secretly attacked back then, and his martial arts cultivation had come to a halt, how could he tolerate Huang Chiyang¡¯s provocation today? Of course, being angry but not losing his cool, Jin Cheng took a deep look at Huang Chiyang and the others and said, ¡°Among the three people brought by Huang Chiyang, the man and woman in golden robes should be Outer Sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen nodded. Jin Cheng sighed, ¡°I don¡¯t know when Huang Chiyang hooked up with the Ming Emperor Sect. The geniuses of the Ming Emperor Sect are not easy to deal with, even in the Outer Sect. Both of them have already reached the second level of the Spirit Martial Realm in terms of martial arts cultivation.¡± ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, what kind of power is the Ming Emperor Sect?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but become curious. By all accounts, Liaocheng¡¯s power shouldn¡¯t be bad, but it seems to be somewhat inferior compared to the Ming Emperor Sect. Jin Cheng didn¡¯t find it strange that Yang Chen was curious. After all, Yang Chen was from the Great Wilderness and wasn¡¯t familiar with the situation in North Mountain County. He slowly explained, ¡°The layout of our North Mountain County can be simply described with the phrase ¡®Three Hegemons and Six Sects¡¯!¡± ¡°Three Hegemons: one hegemon being the Beishan Main City, which belongs to the imperial dynasty¡¯s forces. The other two are the Canghai Sect and the Yuanshan Sect! Although the overall strength of these two sects is somewhat inferior to that of the Beishan Main City, they are still top-class forces. In the entire North Mountain County, the people of Beishan Main City rarely show up. These two are almost indisputable.¡± At Jin Cheng¡¯s prompting, Yang Chen asked, ¡°What about the Six Sects?¡± ¡°The Six Sects are the top-notch forces under the three hegemony forces. They are the Ziyang Sect, Ming Emperor Sect, Taotu Sect, Huangshan Sect, and the other six major forces. These six forces are the first-class forces in North Mountain County. The overall strength is far superior to the city lord¡¯s mansions of Liaocheng and other cities.¡± Jin Cheng sighed, ¡°This is also the reason why families like Huang Chiyang¡¯s would cling to sect forces. Those top-notch sect forces have a large number of Spirit Martial Realm geniuses in their Outer Sects, and the threshold for their Inner Sects is even more strict. Only those who can enter the Spirit Martial Realm before the age of thirteen and have extraordinary talents are eligible to enter the Inner Sect!¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes, Ziyang Sect¡­ Wasn¡¯t it the top-notch sect that his sister joined? Looking at it now, the standard of this first-class force was not weak at all. At least, the geniuses sent by the Ming Emperor Sect this time could see the strength of the two of them, who were actually in the second level of the Spirit Martial Realm, by scanning through the Rainbow Soul. Of course, both of them were older, at least 17 or 18 years old. Compared to Zhao Xuanwu, they were still lacking in talent. Zhao Xuanwu was able to enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of 13 or 14. If he were to wait until he was 18 years old, his martial arts cultivation would have at least reached the fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Naturally, he would be far superior to these two. As for his older sister, having the Divine Body Talent and being nurtured, she should not be worse than Zhao Xuanwu.. Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Chapter 199: The Battle Begins_l Chapter 202: Chapter 199: The Battle Begins_l Translator: 549690339 Jin Cheng was discussing Huang Chi-yang, and Huang Chi-Yang was discussing Jin Cheng and his group as well. At this moment, the two Ming Emperor Sect geniuses, a man and a woman, following Huang Chi-Yang had an air of superiority between their brows. Especially the young man, holding his shoulders, half-squinting his eyes, as if looking down on everyone, even treating Huang Chi-Yang in the same way, ¡°Huang Chi-yang, that youngster just now is called Yang Chen? He is the reinforcement sent by Jin Cheng? How strong is he?¡± Despite being treated with disdain, Huang Chi-Yang didn¡¯t show any anger. On the contrary, he appeared sycophantic, like a grandson, and chuckled, ¡°Young Master Liu, you don¡¯t have to worry. I originally thought that Jin Cheng had sent someone fierce, but it¡¯s just him. Heh, if it¡¯s him, you can rest assured!¡± The young man known as Liu Shao seemed interested and said, ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the story?¡± Huang Chi-Yang told the story of his encounter with Yang Chen to the two of them. Upon hearing this, the two of them burst into laughter. The Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s young girl said, ¡°So, it turned out to be a wild kid from the Great Wilderness. He just somehow managed to climb up the high branch of a humble City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Liaocheng. Hmph, what a disappointment!¡± Upon hearing his junior sister¡¯s words, the young man, Liu Taixing, showed an ingratiating expression, ¡°Junior sister, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll teach that kid a lesson soon and let him know the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth. As soon as I get the treasure from the secret realm, I¡¯ll give it to you!¡± ¡°Really?¡± The beautiful girl from Ming Emperor Sect smiled slightly, seemingly delighted, but the subtle expression in her eyes made it easy to see that she didn¡¯t take Liu Taixing seriously. ¡°Hmph, a mere Liu Taixing trying to please me? My target is the genius from the inner sect.¡± The Ming Emperor Sect girl thought to herself. Liu Taixing and the girl were both outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect. Liu Taixing had repeatedly tried to win her favor, and his intentions were all too obvious. However, she never took him seriously and merely used him as a pawn. Her goal was to hook up with those inner sect geniuses. By that time, she would naturally leap to the top and become an inner sect genius. This time she heard that there was a treasure in the secret realm, which was admired by a genius in the inner sect. If she could get the treasure, she could try to get close to that genius, and by then¡­ Just when Liu Taixing was trying to please her, she would use the treasure he gave her to please someone else! Thinking about this, the Ming Emperor Sect girl Wen Zi felt elated. Liu Taixing apparently didn¡¯t know the girl¡¯s thoughts yet, and stared at Yang Chen not far away, with a disdainful expression in his eyes, ¡°Just a kid at the Refinement Realm Peak daring to participate in such a competition. It seems he has never seen the world!¡± Yang Chen and Jin Cheng quickly found a place to rest. Soon, a small group of people hurried in. Seeing this group, Jin Cheng¡¯s face was filled with smiles, ¡°It turns out that Young Master Ming has arrived!¡± ¡°Young Master Jin!¡± The young man leading the group said respectfully. ¡°Young Master Ming, I hope you¡¯ve been well!¡± Jin Cheng said warmly, ¡°Let me introduce you to Yang Chen here. This is another genius I invited. His name is Ming Jie, the top genius of the Zhu Family in Liaocheng. He reached the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of 16, and now he¡¯s at the first level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Young Master Ming glanced at Yang Chen as he was being introduced, and smiled, ¡°This is¡­?¡± Jin Cheng spoke cheerfully, ¡°This is a brilliant talent who came out of the Great Wilderness, named Yang Chen!¡± Jin Cheng didn¡¯t introduce Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts strength but simply mentioned the Great Wilderness. Upon hearing the words ¡°Great Wilderness,¡± Young Master Ming raised his eyebrows, nodded, and said indifferently, ¡°Oh!¡± He had no intention of greeting Yang Chen, obviously losing interest in him the moment he heard about the Great Wilderness- His eyes were full of a sense of superiority. A person who came out of the Great Wilderness was also worthy to be considered his brother? Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. Although he didn¡¯t know why Jin Cheng purposely hid his martial arts cultivation while introducing him, Jin Cheng must have had a reason for doing so. Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother and sat down cross-legged, waiting patiently. Soon, Rainbow whispered, ¡°Young Master, that so-called Young Master Ming is talking bad about you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was intrigued and unleashed his soul, revealing a cold smile. ¡°Young Master Jin, in my opinion, I alone should be enough to deal with the geniuses sent by Huang Chi-yang. Is there any need to find another trash?¡± Young Master Ming wore a familiar face with Jin Cheng, ¡°A genius from the Great Wilderness? That¡¯s just a genius in the Great Wilderness. In Liaocheng, he¡¯s nothing! There¡¯s no need to bring him out just to broaden his horizons.¡± ¡°Oh, Young Master Ming is overthinking it. You are still the main force today.¡± Jin Cheng stroked his chin without defending Yang Chen. This put Young Master Ming at ease. Soon, the time it takes for a cup of tea quietly passed, and the third group of people arrived slowly. This third group was the Sun Family force of Zan City mentioned by Jin Cheng before. Similar to Jin Cheng¡¯s group, the Sun Family of Zan City also had several old fellows behind them. At a glance, Yang Chen, with Rainbow¡¯s help, identified one of them as a half-step Yuan Martial Realm master, just like He Liancheng. Similarly, the Sun Family of Zan City had two geniuses wearing sect robes with them. After Jin Cheng¡¯s detailed introduction just now, Yang Chen stroked his chin and roughly understood the situation. ¡°This is the force of the Taotu Sect?¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself as he looked at their robes. ¡°It seems that both parties have arrived. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s discuss the matter of competing for quotas.¡± The half-step Yuan Martial Realm elder from Zan City Sun Family stepped forward with a confident smile. Jin Cheng and Huang Chi-Yang also came forward as they saw this elder, both surprised, ¡°Sun Zhenghao, Elder Sun. You¡¯re here too!¡± ¡°Hehe, I just came out of seclusion and entered the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, so I came to join the fun,¡± the half-step Yuan Martial Realm elder said with a faint smile. ¡°Of course, we don¡¯t mind!¡± Neither Jin Cheng nor Huang Chi-Yang were intimidated as they had equally strong masters behind them. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s discuss the rules now. As we said before, we¡¯ll have a ring battle. Whoever comes first will enter the secret realm first, followed by the second one after a delay of one hour, and the third one after a delay of half a day!¡± Sun Zhenghao stroked his beard and said slowly. ¡°I, Jin Cheng, have no problem with that!¡± ¡°Neither do I.¡± Upon hearing this, Sun Zhenghao¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of his plan succeeding, ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s start the competition!¡± Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 200: It’s the Same for You to Go Up_l Chapter 203: Chapter 200: It¡¯s the Same for You to Go Up_l Translator: 549690339 The rules for this temporary private competition were actually quite simple, with only six participants. Among the six, if any one of them lost, they could not fight again. As long as one genius from one side defeated the other two sides in singles, they would win first place. The remaining second place would be contested by the other two sides. As for who would fight first, it was naturally decided by drawing lots. It was not Jin Cheng who drew the lots, but the strongest fighters from the three factions. This was done naturally to deter each other and also to warn the other parties that everyone had real abilities in hand. No one should try to cheat, otherwise, if they really fought, no one would get a good result! He Liancheng naturally was chosen for Jin Cheng¡¯s side. Originally, Jin Cheng had considered letting his own father sit in the competition for this secret realm, but who could have thought that He Liancheng would become a half-step Yuan Martial Realm fighter after taking Yang Chen¡¯s Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, which made Jin Cheng overjoyed. A half-step Yuan Martial Realm, this really made their side shine in this competition. The Zan City Sun Family¡¯s strength was not mentioned since they had a half-step Yuan Martial Realm as an anchor. However, Huang Chiyang¡¯s strength seemed a bit inadequate. Huang Chiyang brought his clan elder with him, whose strength was only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, which was a bit worse than He Liancheng and Sun Zhenghao from the Sun Family. At this moment, the top fighters from the three sides stepped forward and looked at each other. Sun Zhenghao and He Liancheng remained indifferent throughout, while the Huang Family elder had an ugly expression on his face. Soon, the drawing of lots was over. He Liancheng held a lot with clear black characters and said, ¡°Young Master, our first battle is against the Zan City Sun Family!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Jin Cheng heard this and looked thoughtfully at Yang Chen and Young Master Ming: ¡°I wonder which of the two would like to represent our City Lord¡¯s Mansion in the first battle and grab the limelight?¡± Yang Chen glanced at Young Master Ming and noticed that Young Master Ming disdainfully looked at him, which made him smile slightly: ¡°What does Young Master Ming think?¡± ¡°Let me grab the limelight. I don¡¯t trust you, a Da Huang person. Just stand aside and watch, and learn something.¡± Ming Jie snorted coldly, and strode confidently towards the marked ring with his hands behind his back. On Sun Zhenghao¡¯s side, he smiled and said to the two Taotu Sect geniuses, ¡°Which of the two young friends would like to grab the limelight?¡± ¡°Junior brother, you go.¡± A man dressed in Taoist robes, hands always behind his back, callously said. The Outer Sect disciple, who was called junior brother by him, trembled all over when he heard his senior brother speak. Seeing the look of awe in the young man¡¯s eyes, he didn¡¯t dare to disobey and quickly said, ¡°Senior brother, I¡¯ll be right back, and let these people from Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion know what real power is!¡± As soon as these words fell, he stepped forward, and in an instant, he arrived at the marked ring. ¡°Kid, state your name!¡± Ming Jie arrogantly said. ¡°Taotu Sect Outer Sect Disciple, Lin Shaoyang!¡± The Taoist youth, about seventeen or eighteen years old, and about the same age as Ming Jie, reported his name as he saw Ming Jie¡¯s arrogance. When he heard that he was an Outer Sect disciple of the Taotu Sect, Ming Jie was immediately shocked, and his original momentum seemed to be extinguished by a basin of water, making his expression awkward. After a while, he said, ¡°Even if you are from Taotu Sect, you won¡¯t be great. Today, let¡¯s taste my knife skills!¡± As soon as the words fell, Ming Jie held a plain knife in one hand, gripped it tightly, and directly chopped down at Lin Shaoyang with layers of force. Ming Jie¡¯s knife skill was quite mysterious, with one knife coming out and layers of blast waves rolling out one after another! ¡°A trivial trick!¡± Lin Shaoyang sneered, shaking his whole body, and choosing to strike in an instant as he saw the rolling waves of blast coming towards him. ¡°Lin Shaoyang is using the Star Cloud Technique, which is one of the best cultivation methods among the Outer Sect members of Taotu Sect.¡± He Liancheng, with his rich experience, analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of both sides. Jin Cheng touched his chin and smiled without saying a word. No one knew what he was thinking. As for Yang Chen, he had no interest in this battle from the beginning. He evaluated the martial arts cultivation of everyone in the field through Rainbow¡¯s far superior divine soul power. Compared to everyone else, he looked down upon them. This Ming Jie was eighteen, almost nineteen years old, and he was only at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. As for Lin Shaoyang, he was only seventeen years old and already at the second level of Spirit Martial Realm. Plus, he came from a major sect like Taotu Sect, so it was clear who was stronger and who was weaker. Moreover, Ming Jie had high expectations for himself and a low actual performance, so Yang Chen basically didn¡¯t need to guess the outcome. He now scanned his opponents and secretly thought about who could pose a threat to him. It seemed that the two geniuses of the Ming Emperor Sect wouldn¡¯t compete, and only one disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect and an unknown genius invited by Huang Chiyang would compete. Both of them seemed not to be too threatening, even if it was Liu Taixing, the genius of Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect. He felt that the most threatening were the geniuses of the Taotu Sect, who had been invited by the Sun Family of Zan City. This Taotu Sect genius was not Lin Shaoyang who was fighting now, but a young man standing beside Sun Zhenghao and treated with a very humble attitude by Sun Zhenghao. This young man, about sixteen or seventeen years old, had an arrogant look on his face and didn¡¯t even glance at Sun Zhenghao, which really surprised Yang Chen. After inquiring with Rainbow, he learned that this young man had actually reached the same third level of Spirit Martial Realm as him! What was crucial was that even Sun Zhenghao attached such importance to this young man, which made the situation very suspicious. It was important to know that with Sun Zhenghao¡¯s martial arts cultivation, even if the Taotu Sect was a large clan or sect, it was not enough for an Outer Sect disciple to make him lose face like this. This made Yang Chen secretly think about it, and soon¡­ ¡°Bang!¡± With a loud noise, Yang Chen looked up and saw Ming Jie suddenly fall from the ring, followed by a mouthful of blood. Obviously, Ming Jie had lost, and counting the time, it seemed that he had not lasted a few rounds. ¡°Trash!¡± Lin Shaoyang insulted Ming Jie without any scruples. Ming Jie¡¯s face turned from green to purple with rage. He had seen Lin Shaoyang¡¯s strength just now, so he could only return to Jin Cheng¡¯s side in shame. Yang Chen did not intend to ridicule Ming Jie either, he just glanced at him lightly. But this glance seemed to step on the tail of a fox. Ming Jie didn¡¯t dare to vent his anger at Jin Cheng or Lin Shaoyang. When he thought of Yang Chen¡¯s Da Huang origins, he immediately found a punching bag: ¡°Why are you looking at me? Don¡¯t gloat. Your performance in the ring won¡¯t be much better than mine. Humph! ¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Young Master Ming wishes for Young Master Jin Cheng to learn his lesson?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, his expression cold. Did Ming Jie really think that he had a good temper? When Ming Jie heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, his whole body shook. Looking at Jin Cheng¡¯s smiling face again, he said angrily: ¡°I¡¯m just stating a fact!¡± After saving these words, Ming Jie turned around and left. Looking at Ming Jie¡¯s eyes, Yang Chen touched his chin, lost in thought.. Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Chapter 201: Yang Chen Takes the Stage (Part Chapter 204: Chapter 201: Yang Chen Takes the Stage (Part Translator: 549690339 At first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention, but when Ming Jie left just now, he observed the other¡¯s eyes and found that although Ming Jie was filled with anger, there was not much frustration in his eyes. It seemed that he didn¡¯t care about the outcome of today¡¯s battle for Jin Cheng. This was strange; if Young Master Ming didn¡¯t care, why did he come here? As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Yang Chen suddenly realized that Sun Zhenghao was looking at him with an ambiguous smile, and immediately understood something. ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, Ming Jie was defeated by Lin Shaoyang,¡± Yang Chen muttered, not mentioning anything important in his words, but his tone was full of reminders. ¡°I know,¡± Jin Cheng replied warmly with a smile on his face. Yang Chen hinted: ¡°But don¡¯t you find it strange that the behavior of Young Master Ming is quite unusual?¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°I know that too.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen suddenly understood. Sometimes intelligent people don¡¯t need many steps to communicate. A simple sentence, and everyone will understand what it means. No wonder Jin Cheng didn¡¯t care about Ming Jie¡¯s targeting of him. This was not in Jin Cheng¡¯s character. It turned out that Jin Cheng had already noticed the trickery of Young Master Ming, but never mentioned it, just letting Ming Jie amuse himself. That¡¯s true. Jin Cheng was not a fool. Even being an outsider, he had noticed the trickery. Jin Cheng had frequent dealings with Ming¡¯s family; how could he not know? With his hands behind his back, Jin Cheng said: ¡°I know exactly who Ming Jie is, but what his family is planning to do, I don¡¯t know. Now, aren¡¯t I watching it slowly? To see what exactly this Ming family and the so-called Young Master Ming want to do!¡± Yang Chen nodded, trusting Jin Cheng¡¯s actions. Since Jin Cheng was aware, there was no need for him to say more! The next second match was between the Sun Family and the Huang Family. Huang Chiyang did not rush to let his Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s token fight. Instead, he sent out a genius from his Huang Family who was at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm to fight. Of course, the gap between the genius of the Huang Family and the elite disciples of Taotu Sect was immense, and he was defeated as soon as the fight started. Immediately after, in the third round, the Sun Family challenged Jin Cheng¡¯s side again. Now that Ming Jie had failed and lost his qualifications to fight, it was naturally Yang Chen¡¯s turn to take action. ¡°Yang Chen, the outer sect disciples of the Taotu Sect are extraordinary. Although your martial arts cultivation is not inferior to theirs, you should still be careful.¡± Jin Cheng said with some concern, ¡°You and I are brothers, and I won¡¯t say more. Although I value victory, I am not unreasonable. You only need to do your best, and there is no need to risk your life.¡± This was the reason why Yang Chen admired Jin Cheng so much. That¡¯s because Jin Cheng knows how to behave. Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, I will do as you say!¡± As soon as the words fell, Yang Chen stepped forward. ¡°Who are you?¡± Lin Shaoyang looked at Yang Chen with disdain and disgust as he noticed his shabby clothes and appearance. ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen introduced himself simply and clearly. ¡°Yang Chen? Never heard of him!¡± Lin Shaoyang sneered, and then activated the Star Cloud Technique, slapping a palm toward Yang Chen out of thin air. Young Master Ming, who was watching, showed a cold smile and thought to himself: ¡°Even Jin Cheng wants to get a quota for the Secret Realm? Humph, I don¡¯t know what possessed Jin Cheng to pick a wild kid from the Vast Wilderness to participate in the fight!¡± Sun Zhenghao was also asking his subordinates: ¡°Elder Wen, who is this little guy Jin Cheng sent out?¡± ¡°The background of this person is quite interesting; he¡¯s a wild child who crawled out of the Vast Wilderness. I don¡¯t know what kind words he got that caught Jin Cheng¡¯s attention, but he is very close to Jin Cheng.¡± The Sun Family¡¯s information network was naturally extraordinary, and they had investigated Yang Chen¡¯s information very clearly. ¡°Oh? A wild child from the Vast Wilderness!¡± Sun Zhenghao squinted his eyes and chuckled. ¡°The Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion is becoming more and more decadent; they even have people pulling strings for matters involving their own interests in the Secret Realm competition?¡± What could be surprising about someone from the Vast Wilderness? As for Huang Chiyang, he looked at Yang Chen full of sympathy. Of course, he sympathized with Jin Cheng. Poor Jin Cheng, he was becoming more and more confused, actually choosing a waste to participate in the battle. Wasn¡¯t this a joke? However, in the next moment, whether it was Huang Chiyang, Sun Zhenghao, or Young Master Ming, they all opened their eyes wide and were dumbfounded. That¡¯s because, astonishingly, Yang Chen had blocked Lin Shaoyang¡¯s Star Cloud Technique move. If they had really blocked it, everyone would have been surprised, but not so shocked. Yet, when Yang Chen blocked the move, he did so effortlessly and easily. ¡°Huh?¡± The real genius of the Taotu Sect opened his eyes, and a hint of curiosity flashed through his eyes as he looked at Yang Chen. At this time, Lin Shaoyang also noticed that something was wrong. His Star Cloud Technique was powerful in the aspect of attack, but Yang Chen actually managed to block his palm, which was full of true Qi from the cultivation method. ¡°You, you also have a Second Level Spirit Martial Realm martial arts cultivation?¡± Lin Shaoyang asked in horror. Upon hearing this, both Sun Zhenghao and Huang Chiyang were shocked. Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm? What was going on? This was completely different from the information they had received. ¡°Waste, is this your background from the Vast Wilderness?¡± Sun Zhenghao scolded his elder. Elder Wen looked aggrieved; that¡¯s what the information said. Huang Chiyang¡¯s situation wasn¡¯t any better either, at least his expression was ugly, seemingly scolded by the genius of the Ming Emperor Sect, Liu Taixing. Facing the scolding of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s genius, how could the young master of the Huang Family dare to talk back? All he could do was stare at Yang Chen, full of doubt. It didn¡¯t make sense. The last time he saw Yang Chen, Yang Chen was just a mere Body Refining Realm cultivator. How come, in the blink of an eye, the other party had become a genius of the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm? He didn¡¯t know the actual facts! If he were to know that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was not only at the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm, he might have been even more shocked. However, Huang Chiyang was unwilling to accept it in his heart and gritted his teeth: ¡°Brother Liu, don¡¯t worry. Although this kid is a genius at the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, it¡¯s probably due to some method used by Jin Cheng. His foundation is unstable, and he is far inferior to you, the sect¡¯s geniuses. They are not on the same level at all!¡± The same martial arts cultivation, different backgrounds, indeed could represent a lot. For example, a genius from a sect, even if it¡¯s an outer sect, would have superior cultivation methods and, in addition, experience, treasures, etc., far better than outsiders. ¡°Humph, your words are indeed correct. Although I don¡¯t know where this kid¡¯s martial arts cultivation came from, he is still somewhat lacking compared to us, the sect¡¯s geniuses. Lin Shaoyang will quickly teach him a lesson, showing him what a real genius is!¡± Liu Taixing said disdainfully.. Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Chapter 202: Battling Liu Taixing_l Chapter 205: Chapter 202: Battling Liu Taixing_l Translator: 549690339 In fact, even Lin Shaoyang himself felt that as a Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm, he, as an outer sect disciple of the Taotu Sect, was filled with endless superiority. But when he actually took action, he found out that something was wrong. Something was wrong here, and something was wrong there as well. Everything was wrong! He couldn¡¯t do anything to Yang Chen, he couldn¡¯t do anything to him at all. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear moved, and in an instant, thousands of illusory shadows directly swept across the scene: ¡°Young Master Lin, after your fierce attack just now, try this move of mine.¡± Immediately after, these thousands of spear shadows seemed to head straight for Lin Shaoyang. ¡°Damn!¡± Lin Shaoyang was shocked and broke into a cold sweat. What kind of spear technique was this? One after another, these spear techniques were used by Yang Chen, far surpassing the realm of the Great Wilderness. At least, even though Lin Shaoyang was a genius of the sect and his cultivation methods were much sharper than those of the Great Wilderness, he still felt chills down his spine when facing this technique and didn¡¯t know how to break it. At this moment, Lin Shaoyang was obviously pushed to the limit, and shouted, ¡°Break it for me!¡± The next moment, Lin Shaoyang¡¯s fists struck, each accompanied by the extremely powerful True Qi of the Star Cloud Technique. With one punch after another, he actually shattered Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of spear shadows. However, these spear shadows were all fake, transformed by Yang Chen¡¯s True What Yang Chen was waiting for was Lin Shaoyang¡¯s use of this successive Star Cloud Technique. ¡°Haha, Young Master Lin, your palm technique is good, but now, take my palm as well.¡± Yanz Chen suddenlv shouted. The next moment, the illusory palm shadow of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm suddenly appeared. When the illusory palm shadow condensed, Yang Chen controlled it and shot it out with a sudden slap! ¡°What is this feeling!¡± The whole scene was silent. This palm gave people a sense of suppression, a kind of bloodline suppression that could completely suffocate people. Under the pressure of this palm, Lin Shaoyang¡¯s suffocating feeling was the strongest. A trace of fear appeared in his eyes, and he actually forgot to resist, completely forgetting his proud Star Cloud Technique. ¡°Boom!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any killing intent towards Lin Shaoyang, so he didn¡¯t press on. When the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was about to hit Lin Shaoyang, he chose to stop. Therefore, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm didn¡¯t cause much damage to Lin Shaoyang. This made Lin Shaoyang¡¯s hanging heart finally settle down. He also knew that Yang Chen had spared his life, and now he surrendered wholeheartedly: ¡°Thank you for showing mercy!¡± Seeing Lin Shaoyang lose so willingly, those who had originally looked down on Yang Chen closed their mouths one after another. The most embarrassed one was Huang Chiyang. He kept saying that Yang Chen was nothing and would soon be defeated. But now¡­ Lin Shaoyang was a true talent, with a background in the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s outer sect and incredible strength. How could he be joking? In fact, it wasn¡¯t just Huang Chiyang. All the people present were shocked. Even Jin Cheng hadn¡¯t expected it. He had thought about Yang Chen not being able to hold on against Lin Shaoyang, and he had also thought about Yang Chen possibly having a slight chance of winning. But at most, it would be a loss due to Lin Shaoyang¡¯s carelessness. However, Lin Shaoyang wasn¡¯t careless, his offensive was as fierce as a wave, and his continuous attacks never ceased! Yang Chen¡¯s victory was completely based on his overwhelming strength. Even the discerning people could see that Yang Chen had fought Lin Shaoyang all the way, almost crushing him effortlessly! An outer sect disciple of a sect, a real genius, was defeated by Yang Chen so easily, who would believe it? At this moment, Yang Chen walked back leisurely with his hands behind him. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you kid¡­¡± Jin Cheng patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder and couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He could guess that Yang Chen must be hiding many secrets. But what did that have to do with him? All he needed to know was that Yang Chen was his brother and he had great strength. That was enough. Yang Chen exchanged a few words with Jin Cheng, and soon noticed the gazes from the side. He turned his head and just saw Young Master Ming. This made Yang Chen smile faintly: ¡°Young Master Ming said that I should learn from him, but it seems that Young Master Ming didn¡¯t perform well in the last battle. I, Yang Mou, defeated my opponent by luck. I wonder if Young Master Ming has learned anything?¡± He didn¡¯t hold a grudge, but Young Master Ming was clearly a restless fellow, so he didn¡¯t mind hitting him. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Ming Jie¡¯s face was extremely embarrassed, and he snorted coldly before turning his head and walking away. Jin Cheng looked at the direction Ming Jie left and said nothing, as if thinking about something. Soon after, the draw started again. He Liancheng¡¯s draw result was Jin Cheng¡¯s side against the Huang Family! Now the Huang Family only had one outer sect disciple left from Ming Emperor Sect, which was Liu Taixing. Naturally, the battle would be against Liu Taixing this time. Jin Cheng cupped his hands and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, just do your best! That disciple from Ming Emperor Sect is obviously not easy to deal with. He has just learned a lot about your techniques through your battle with Lin Shaoyang. He will definitely target your weaknesses when he fights you. You must not underestimate him!¡± Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Thank you, Elder Brother Jin Cheng for the reminder, I will be careful.¡± He naturally knew that his techniques had been exposed and were easy to be targeted. However, he hasn¡¯t used his full strength yet. At the same time. Liu Taixing was eagerly trying to please the girl beside him. The girl from Ming Emperor Sect, Wen Zijiao, sneered: ¡°Can you handle that young man? Hmph. He¡¯s only fourteen or fifteen years old and already has the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. He¡¯s barely good enough to enter our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Inner Sect. Can you deal with him?¡± Although she didn¡¯t value Yang Chen¡¯s background, she saw his talents. If Yang Chen really joined the Ming Emperor Sect, he would definitely be a new target of temptation for her. She knew how to deal with young boys with no experience in handling affairs. However, right now, Yang Chen was a stumbling block for her. If Liu Taixing failed, the treasures she wanted to acquire would be affected, and how could she hook up with the inner sect disciples? Liu Taixing apparently didn¡¯t know what the girl in front of him was thinking. He kept trying to please her: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, a genius from the Great Wilderness who has only won against Lin Shaoyang by luck can¡¯t do much. I¡¯ll make sure he knows how powerful I am soon!¡± ¡°Are you sure? If the treasures I want are affected, you won¡¯t see me again in the future,¡± the girl from Ming Emperor Sect scolded. ¡°Junior Sister, rest assured, I guarantee that the treasures will be yours! I have specially borrowed a damaged spiritual weapon from Elder Qian in the inner sect this time. With this spiritual weapon, I will definitely give that kid a good show!¡± Liu Taixing had no idea about Wen Zi¡¯s thoughts.. If she got that treasure, would she still bother with him? Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Chapter 203: Yang Chen ‘s Furious Rage_l Chapter 206: Chapter 203: Yang Chen ¡®s Furious Rage_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen observed Liu Taixing¡¯s attitude and took a glance at Wen Zi¡¯s expression. With his experience in both his past and present life, he could easily discern Wen Zits character. He knew that this woman was difficult to control, at least absolutely not someone Liu Taixing could handle. Thinking of this, he shook his head. Liu Taixing was totally clueless that Wen Zi was playing him like a fiddle. Of course, he had no connection with Liu Taixing and naturally wouldn¡¯t explain the situation clearly to him. He shrugged his shoulders, and not long after, Liu Taixing and Wen Zi finished discussing and walked over with an imposing air. Yang Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, and as he saw Liu Taixing approaching, he took out his silver spear to get ready. Liu Taixing said viciously, ¡°Kid, Lin Shaoyang only lost because he was careless. I won¡¯t make the same mistake and give you any opportunities.¡± Seeing that Liu Taixing was putting on an aggressive demeanor right from the start and knowing his relationship with Huang Chiyang, Yang Chen did not hold back, ¡°Oh, I¡¯m curious about how you¡¯re going to make sure I won¡¯t have any opportunities.¡± ¡°Hmph, take my move!¡± Liu Taixing had no intention of wasting words, and with a loud shout that sounded like thunder on a clear day, his True Qi struck Yang Chen¡¯s ears. If it were anyone else, their reaction wouldn¡¯t be fast enough, and they would be stunned and dizzy. But Yang Chen was different; his Divine Soul Power was already strong, and with his preparedness, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be taken advantage of by Liu Taixing. The moment Liu Taixing made his move, he stabbed straight at Yang Chen with a sharp sword. When the sword was released, a surge of Qi approached Yang Chen, taking him by surprise. ¡°Sword Qi?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. This Liu Taixing had some tricks up his sleeve. What is sword Qi? Qi, is the energy itself. However, compared with ordinary True Qi, Qi has undergone special refinement. Usually, only sword cultivators would use this Qi because sword techniques are simpler than spear techniques and more suitable for straightforward, brutal moves. This Qi is one of the ways of sword cultivation. Refined True Qi, known as Sword Qi, is difficult to withstand when facing an opponent of the same realm in a pure True Qi competition. Liu Taixing had refined Sword Qi, which made his attack extraordinary. As soon as he made a move, layers of Qi enveloped Yang Chen! Despite Liu Taixing¡¯s seemingly unconfident demeanor, in reality, he intended to suppress Yang Chen to the point of death the moment he made his move. ¡°Kid, just accept your death obediently,¡± Liu Taixing shouted. Yang Chen surmised that his Shadow Duplication technique alone wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against these Qi attacks. With that thought, he narrowed his eyes and waved his hand, intending to use his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm! ¡°Want to use that palm technique? Hahahaha. Kid, you¡¯re too naive!¡± At this moment, Liu Taixing¡¯s mouth curled up, revealing a sinister smile as if his scheme had succeeded. Suddenly, a silver bell appeared in his hand without anyone noticing when he took it out. This silver bell looked tattered and ancient, but when used by Liu Taixing, even a slight shake produced a beautiful sound. As the sound entered his ears, Yang Chen¡¯s figure seemed to be momentarily stunned! ¡°It¡¯s a Broken Spirit Artifact specialized for attacking the soul!¡± Jin Cheng exclaimed in shock, his face suddenly changing color. As expected of a sect disciple, Liu Taixing even had a Broken Spirit Artifact as a trump card! What was even more crucial was that this Broken Spirit Artifact was specifically directed against the soul. If one¡¯s Divine Soul Realm was not strong enough, they would not be able to defend against this silver bell. At the same time, Huang Chiyang saw Liu Taixing take out the Spiritual Instrument and immediately exclaimed in surprise, ¡°Hahaha, that kid from the Great Wilderness, you¡¯re 100,000 miles too early to be thinking about defeating a sect disciple. Don¡¯t you dare to fight me, Huang Chiyang!¡± The Minghuang Sect girl was even more delighted, ¡°This is the Dazzling Spirit Bell, a rare treasure for our outer sect. I can¡¯t believe Senior Brother Willow actually managed to borrow it. That kid is in trouble now. Although this bell is broken, its sound is difficult to withstand without a Divine Soul of the Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 5. That kid is in the Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 2; he¡¯s still far from it.¡± Thinking of the treasure that was about to be hers, Minghuang Sect girl Wen Zi was overjoyed. At this moment, Liu Taixing saw the stunned look on Yang Chen¡¯s face, looking as if his soul had been severely injured, and scoffed at him. ¡°Humph, you wanted to use that palm technique? What a delusional fool!¡± Liu Taixing sneered, ¡°Can you even use it?¡± Truthfully, he was quite fearful of Yang Chen¡¯s palm technique. At least, the suffocating pressure from earlier had made him somewhat apprehensive. He dared to guarantee that his proud Sword Qi would not be able to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. However, with the Dazzling Spirit Bell in his hand, he was able to target Yang Chen¡¯s soul and severely damage it. At this point, Yang Chen was practically incapable of defending himself, let alone use his palm technique. While Liu Taixing had already dealt a heavy blow to Yang Chen¡¯s soul, he still was not satisfied and sent another Sword Qi to kill him, clearly intent on not letting him live. As for the life of a mere ant from the Great Wilderness, he was a disciple of the Minghuang Sect, so nobody would say anything if he killed Yang Chen. ¡°This Minghuang Sect disciple is trying to kill Yang Chen!¡± Jin Cheng became anxious and was about to make a move. However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred! Suddenly, Yang Chen opened his eyes and stared at the approaching Sword Qi. He stared at Liu Taixing with a cruel smile on his lips. Yes, he smiled. But this was a smile of anger! ¡°What?! How is this possible!¡± Seeing Yang Chen wake up, Liu Taixing¡¯s face turned pale with fear. Impossible. With his Dazzling Spirit Bell, how could someone like Yang Chen with his Martial Arts Cultivation possibly withstand it? Naturally, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain anything to Liu Taixing. At this moment, he gathered the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and said coldly, ¡°I¡¯ve never been one to provoke trouble, but you truly are malicious. The soul attack from that silver bell would turn others into an idiot at best, or completely cripple their cultivation at worst.¡± Yang Chen had now realized just how despicable Liu Taixing was. Soul attacks that damage the spirit were the most heinous in the world. Liu Taixing, who was a stranger to him, not only ruthlessly attacked him but also intended to kill him. How could he not be angry? ¡°Hmph, just eat my palm strike!¡± Yang Chen shouted with murderous intent. ¡°How is it possible? Why were you unaffected by my Dazzling Spirit Bell?¡± Liu Taixing couldn¡¯t believe what was happening before his eyes! Yang Chen did not even bother with Liu Taixing. Immediately afterward, he unleashed the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm with a fierce attack. For a moment, True Qi surged, and Liu Taixing¡¯s Sword Qi was shattered layer by layer, completely dissipating. Then, without losing any momentum, the illusory shadow of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm struck Liu Taixing¡¯s body directly.. Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 204: Do You Think I Dare Not? 1 Chapter 207: Chapter 204: Do You Think I Dare Not? 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with towering rage. If it were someone else, they would not even have a chance to cry out when hit by the Dazzling Mind Bell, let alone recover. Because their souls would be damaged beyond repair and they would lose the ability to cry out. However, the Dazzling Mind Bell had no effect on him. The Sea of Consciousness exists in front of the soul. To attack one¡¯s soul, it must first pass through the Sea of Consciousness. Because of this, the power of the Divine Soul within the Sea of Consciousness plays a crucial role. If the Divine Soul Power is not strong enough, it is difficult to resist any incoming force directed at the soul. If he were to rely on his own Divine Soul Power, Yang Chen would indeed have a hard time dealing with the Dazzling Mind Bell. After all, his Martial Arts Cultivation was not very strong yet. However, he still remained undefeated in the realm of the soul. It was because there was a group of powerful fish people from the Mermaid Tribe with strong Divine Soul Power within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. At the moment the Dazzling Mind Bell rang, Rainbow immediately acted and intercepted the power of the bell, preventing it from causing any harm to Yang Chen. With Rainbow¡¯s strength level, it was a trivial task to block the power of the broken Spirit Weapon wielded by Liu Taixing. Everything Yang Chen did was just a pretense. He merely wanted to see what Liu Taixing was really up to. He had to admit that Liu Taixing¡¯s wickedness exceeded his expectations. Now, Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm struck down heavily, directly causing Liu Taixing to spit blood and roll on the ground in pain and embarrassment. In an instant, Yang Chen stood in front of the fallen Liu Taixing, pointing his spear at Liu Taixing¡¯s neck, and shouted fiercely, ¡°You just tried to take my life, didn¡¯t you?¡± In such a duel, everyone would usually hold back somewhat, out of mutual respect, just like Taotu Sect¡¯s disciple Lin Shaoyang. Liu Taixing, on the other hand, attempted to take Yang Chen¡¯s life and damage his soul just to impress his Junior Sister! At this time, Liu Taixing¡¯s face was full of fear. As he looked up at Yang Chen, he roared, ¡°I am an Outer Sect Disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect. What if I want to kill you? Your life is insignificant like an ant, so what does it matter if there is one less? Do you dare to kill me?¡± ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Yang Chen sneered, ¡°How ridiculous, do you really think I don¡¯t dare to kill you?¡± Who cares about the so-called Ming Emperor Sect? He would not hesitate to kill anyone who crossed him! At that time, when he was in the Great Wilderness, he dared to kill the Local Tyrants who acted as overlords and the Fire Spirit Beast Demon Spirits backed by the Fire Spirit Beast Group. Why wouldn¡¯t he dare to kill a mere Outer Sect Disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect? With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and thrust his spear, intending to take Liu Taixing¡¯s life. Liu Taixing had thought that Yang Chen would be deterred by the name of the Ming Emperor Sect, but he underestimated Yang Chen¡¯s explosive temper. Seeing Yang Chen trying to kill him, he shouted in panic, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, please don¡¯t kill me!¡± However, his pleas failed to shake Yang Chen¡¯s resolve. Yang Chen had made up his mind to kill him! ¡°Brother you must not!¡± Just as Yang Chen was about to take Liu Taixing¡¯s life, Jin Cheng suddenly shouted. Yang Chen could ignore the words of others, but when it came to Jin Cheng, he would at least listen. After Jin Cheng¡¯s words, Yang Chen held his silver spear and stopped at the most critical moment. He looked coldly at Liu Taixing, but in the end, he did not go through with it. It was not because Yang Chen did not want to kill Liu Taixing or because he was afraid of causing trouble.He wasn¡¯t afraid of causing trouble, but he was afraid of dragging Jin Cheng into it. After all, the Ming Emperor Sect is a well-known name, and killing a disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect could bring disaster upon himself easily. When the time comes, he can protect himself as a barefoot man, not afraid of wearing shoes, but Jin Cheng and the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Liaocheng would be affected. Jin Cheng saw Yang Chen withdraw his hand and let out a long sigh of relief, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, calm down, this disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect cannot be killed!¡± Liu Taixing was originally terrified and thought he would die on the spot, but when he saw Jin Cheng appear, he suddenly found a way out. Yang Chen still dared not kill him. This made him quite confident and yelled, ¡°If I, a native of the Great Wilderness, want to kill you, what¡¯s the big deal? Humph, I will remember today¡¯s grudge. Kid, one day I will make you pay ten times the price for your actions today, my Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples will never let you off!¡± Jin Cheng said expressionlessly, ¡°Do you really want to die? Brother Yang Chen, go ahead, I won¡¯t interfere!¡± Upon hearing this, Liu Taixing was instantly terrified, hastily retreating non-stop, only feeling completely at ease when he retreated into Huang Chiyang¡¯s ranks. ¡°Humph, coward!¡± Jin Cheng cursed through gritted teeth. Little did Liu Taixing know that Jin Cheng didn¡¯t really dare to kill him. The words just now were clearly meant to scare him. ¡°Trash!¡± The young girl from the Ming Emperor Sect looked at Liu Taixing¡¯s miserable state and felt very angry. Liu Taixing heard this and was suddenly taken aback. Did he end up like this after risking his life? ¡°Junior Sister, I¡­¡± Liu Taixing said unwillingly. ¡°Get lost!¡± Wen Zi¡¯s expression was cold, ¡°I don¡¯t want to see you again if you can¡¯t get that treasure!¡± Liu Taixing gnashed his teeth with hatred and finally fixed his gaze on Yang Chen. It was all Yang Chen¡¯s fault. If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, how could he have ended up like this, and be treated so coldly by his own Junior Sister? ¡°Kid, I will make you pay the price.¡± Liu Taixing roared in his heart. Yang Chen, of course, felt Liu Taixing¡¯s chilly gaze clearly. However, he had long lost interest in such pampered disciples of the sect. How could he care about a coward who had no real skills, and when it came time to act, lost and used his own sect¡¯s name to make excuses? On the contrary, it was Jin Cheng who felt chills run down his spine, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I know you are resentful and it¡¯s not easy for you to hold back. Thank you for giving me this face.¡± He had seen it just now. He knew very well that if it hadn¡¯t been for his stop, Yang Chen would have had the guts to kill Liu Taixing. Liu Taixing was too naive, was the reputation of his Ming Emperor Sect useful to others, and was it useful to Yang Chen? Yang Chen was at the age where his temper was fiery, and he would fight at the slightest disagreement, so how could he consider the consequences? Little did he know that Yang Chen had been calm throughout, and if he wanted to kill Liu Taixing, he wasn¡¯t afraid of trouble at all. ¡°You can kill me, but I can¡¯t kill you?¡± Yang Chen had never thought that this principle was his own life¡¯s belief! Now, listening to Jin Cheng¡¯s words, Yang Chen cupped his hands: ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, you are too polite. It was my lack of thought just now that almost caused trouble for Brother Jin Cheng.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng felt somewhat guilty. He sighed, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry for not treating you well. I invited you to participate in the competition, but I still forced you to consider everything for me.. I won¡¯t say anything else, but if you ever need my help in the future, just feel free to ask! I, Jin Cheng, will not fumble and will definitely recognize you as a brother, Yang Chen!¡± Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 205: The Same Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm 1 Chapter 208: Chapter 205: The Same Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm 1 Translator: 549690339 Now defeating Liu Taixing, the last contest was with another genius from the Zancheng Sun Family¡¯s Taotu Sect. This genius was also the one Yang Chen initially considered the most threatening. Like Yang Chen, the genius wearing the Taoist robe opened his eyes, staring intently at Yang Chen, his expression calm, as if he had complete confidence in defeating Yang Chen. Sun Zhenghao¡¯s humble submission was not so much for Lin Shaoyang, but more for this young man in the Taoist robe. ¡°Young Master Yun, it seems that this young man surnamed Yang is somewhat skilled,¡± Sun Zhenghao said with a flattering smile, trying his best to please the young man in the Taoist robe, fearing that displeasing him would result in disaster. The young man in the Taoist robe half-closed his eyes, his face placid: ¡°Uncle Sun, no need to worry. Since I promised Junior Sister Sun to ensure your safe entry into this Secret Realm, I will not break my word. Although this kid surnamed Yang has some skills, he is still lacking in my eyes!¡± He was different from Liu Taixing. Liu Taixing¡¯s arrogance was directed at Yang Chen¡¯s Origin Martial Realm identity. But his arrogance seemed more like it encompassed everything! In his eyes, it seemed that any Outer Sect disciple, including Yang Chen, was no different. Seeing the young man in the Taoist robe so confident, Sun Zhenghao breathed a sigh of relief. Inviting this genius had taken a lot of effort, even having his beloved granddaughter, who had joined the Taotu Sect, personally invite him and even imply that his granddaughter would pay some ¡®price¡¯. It seems that the enticement of his granddaughter was not bad at the moment. No matter the cost of the ¡®price,¡¯ at least the young man in the Taoist robe was helping him. Although they were both from the Taotu Sect, he knew very well that Lin Shaoyang¡¯s status was far inferior to that of Young Master Yun. Now, Young Master Yun glanced at Yang Chen and then closed his eyes and walked slowly towards the battleground, preparing for the fight. Seeing this scene, Sun Zhenghao said, ¡°Nephew Jin Cheng, we are ready on our side. How about you? Is everything arranged and ready for the battle?¡± Jin Cheng took a look at Sun Zhenghao¡¯s confident expression, then glanced at the unfathomable Young Master Yun, and couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°Brother just do your best in this battle. Young Master Yun has an extraordinary background and is obviously the trump card that Sun Zhenghao is using. Getting second place is already good enough; there¡¯s no need to fight endlessly!¡± Yang Chen nodded, still maintaining a calm and undisturbed expression. Only then did Jin Cheng feel at ease and said to Sun Zhenghao, ¡°Of course, we are all prepared on our part.¡± As soon as the voice fell, Yang Chen walked onto the front stage. He could feel the contempt for him in Young Master Yun¡¯s eyes. This contempt was not the same as words of contempt from Liu Taixing. It was deeply rooted in his bones. Simply put, Young Master Yun had an inherent sense of superiority towards anyone. This made Yang Chen laugh bitterly. Feeling so belittled by someone naturally made him feel uncomfortable. At this moment, the young man in the Taoist robe, MO Shengyun, said coldly, ¡°We can start now.¡± ¡°Please!¡± Yang Chen did not lose his momentum and waved his hand. Looking at Yang Chen, MO Shengyun didn¡¯t say much more. The next moment, he suddenly grasped a sharp sword out of thin air. Immediately after, holding the sword in his hand, the True Qi surged, and the sand and stones on the ground instantly rolled up. Simultaneously, the ground was faintly vibrating, making people feel the powerful destructive power of his sword! ¡°Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm martial arts cultivation!¡± At this moment, everyone could clearly see. The fluctuation of True Qi from MO Shengyun¡¯s body was a sign of reaching the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! ¡°No, it¡¯s not just the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm; that sword is a Spirit Weapon!¡± Jin Cheng was even more shocked when he saw the sharp sword. His original trace of luck vanished instantly. If it¡¯s reasonable to say that there¡¯s still hope for victory in the battle between the Second Level and Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, then this hope for victory is just a trace of luck. But now, it seems that MO Shengyun is holding a Spirit Sword, and there¡¯s no chance for Yang Chen to have even that trace of luck. What is a Spirit Weapon? It is an extremely precious treasure. Ordinary martial artists can¡¯t have Spirit Weapons. Generally, only Origin Martial Realm masters have a Spirit Weapon in their possession. If a martial artist in the Spirit Martial Realm has a Spirit Weapon, it is not to say that they can sweep through the Spirit Martial Realm; it is not necessarily a problem for them to overcome opponents one or two levels higher! This made Jin Cheng feel quite annoyed and sad. The genius invited by the Sun family was obviously not someone he could rival. Could it be that they could only get the second place today? At the same time, he was puzzled. Who on earth is this MO Shengyun? An Outer Sect disciple of the Taotu Sect, theoretically, should not possess such a treasure for self-protection. Just like Liu Taixing, his inferior Spirit Weapon was borrowed. Of course, compared to that inferior Spirit Weapon, which is specifically designed to hurt the soul, its value is much higher. ¡°This is the difference between you and me!¡± MO Shengyun said calmly, ¡°Admit defeat. The gap between your and my status, talent, and everything else is completely different!¡± Yang Chen laughed. Although MO Shengyun was not like Liu Taixing, who would not spare anyone on the surface, the contempt that he innately gave people made them feel even more aggrieved than Liu Taixing. ¡°If you really think having a Spirit Weapon guarantees victory, then come on,¡± Yang Chen said coldly, holding his silver spear. ¡°Stubborn!¡± MO Shengyun sighed. ¡°It seems I have to use some means to make you recognize the gap between us.¡± Yang Chen still didn¡¯t seem to have realized the vast difference between himself and MO Shengyun, not only in status but also in strength and various factors. Since the other party didn¡¯t listen to his advice, he could only use his strength to shatter Yang Chen¡¯s past confidence. At this moment, MO Shengyun gripped the Spirit Sword in his hand, swinging it with a thundering sound in the air. The next moment, it swept toward Yang Chen! Seeing MO Shengyun attacking, Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Well done!¡± At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s aura suddenly burst out. Boom. It was also the martial arts cultivation of the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. As soon as everyone saw this scene, they were all dumbfounded. ¡°How is that possible!¡± ¡°This kid is also at the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± No one could believe it. It was understandable for a disciple of the Taotu Sect to reach the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age. But who was Yang Chen? He was younger than MO Shengyun and still managed to reach the same level of martial arts cultivation, the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm? ¡°Jin Cheng hid it so well!¡± Sun Zhenghao hissed, watching Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation explode, his expression becoming increasingly awkwvard. What he didn¡¯t know was that Jin Cheng was actually clueless about this matter as well.. Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 206: Stronger Than You Everywhere!_l Chapter 209: Chapter 206: Stronger Than You Everywhere!_l Translator: 549690339 As for the surprise, Jin Cheng was not much less astonished than the others. It¡¯s just that he managed to appear more composed on the surface. However, if one looked closely at his eyes, they could still discern the shock deep within him. This¡­ He thought Yang Chen would be at most at the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. But as he looked now, he had underestimated Yang Chen, who had actually reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! His Martial Arts Cultivation was the same as MO Shengyun¡¯s! ¡°You¡­ actually reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm as well!¡± MO Shengyun¡¯s face turned cold: ¡°Is this where your confidence comes from? If you think reaching the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm would make you my equal, then you¡¯re too naive!¡± Though he spoke defiantly, his heart had already been stirred by waves of astonishment. What was his sense of superiority when facing Yang Chen? Everywhere! He felt that he was better than Yang Chen in every aspect, that he could crush in any way. But now, this sense of superiority was gone. Why? Because Yang Chen had the same Martial Arts Cultivation as him. Even more crucially, Yang Chen was younger than him. In the Taotu Sect, what he had achieved at his age, though not unmatched, was still enough for him to be considered a genius at the peak. But today, he encountered Yang Chen, a youth who was not only younger than him but also had the same Martial Arts Cultivation. This provoked rage in him as if his rightful position had been challenged. ¡°As you said, I indeed reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Here, take my palm!¡± In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm appeared and took shape. This time, he started with a ruthless move. ¡°You think this move will be effective against me?¡± MO Shengyun said with a deep voice. The next moment, an astonishing power converged from the sword in his hand. Although it may not be as powerful as the projection of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, combined with the power of his Spirit Weapon sword, its strength was on par with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯s projection. ¡°Mountain Breaking Sword!¡± With a loud shout, MO Shengyun thrust his sword, displaying a power akin to breaking mountains. It collided with the projection of the palm and they clashed in an instant. For a moment, the ground shook, and the air echoed with their impact. The rush of True Qi spread in all directions, making it impossible to calm down. ¡°Mountain Breaking Sword¡­ this!¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s face suddenly changed: ¡°Not good!¡± He Liancheng also sweated profusely: ¡°Young Master, the Mountain Breaking Sword comes from the Taotu Mountain Crumbling Technique, and the Taotu Mountain Crumbling Technique is the signature technique of the Taotu Sect. This youth is an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect, not an Outer Sect Disciple!¡± The difference between Inner and Outer Sect is huge, with the former greatly surpassing the latter in terms of treatment and privileges. At this moment, all the doubts were resolved. Why was MO Shengyun so proud? Why did MO Shengyun have a Spirit Weapon? It turned out that he was an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect. As an Inner Disciple with excellent cultivation, he could receive generous rewards from the sect. His cultivation environment was incredibly advantageous! ¡°That old bastard Sun hid it so well.¡± Jin Cheng clenched his teeth, anger surging within him. Although the Secret Realm was precious, Jin Cheng now understood that for the sake of obtaining the Secret Realm, Sun Zhenghao had gone all out to invite Taotu Sect¡¯s Inner Disciples. He knew very well that those Inner Disciples were true geniuses, capable of sweeping away all their peers! As expected¡­ The True Qi gradually dispersed, and Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, which had successively defeated Lin Shaoyang and Liu Taixing, failed to subdue MO Shengyun. The clash between the Mountain Breaking Sword and Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm reached a stalemate. MO Shengyun squinted, clearly unsatisfied with this outcome. The next moment, he snorted coldly: ¡°Let me show you the gap between us.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, MO Shengyun¡¯s figure flashed, and his speed suddenly increased. He lunged at Yang Chen from the air. ¡°As expected!¡± He Liancheng gritted his teeth: ¡°This MO Shengyun cultivated the Taotu Mountain Collapsing Style, making his body incredibly strong. The Taotu Mountain Collapsing Style is a top-tier body cultivation method. MO Shengvun, as a body cultivator, has an edge in close combat.¡± Body cultivation was a sensitive term. That¡¯s because, in battles, body cultivators often held the initiative. Often when masters specialized in body cultivation faced non -body cultivation masters, the former had a higher probability of winning. This was one of MO Shengyun¡¯s sources of confidence. Now, his speed increased drastically, and he appeared in front of Yang Chen in a blink. Accompanied by the whirl of True Qi, his sword swept down. ¡°Too fast.¡± Just when everyone thought that Yang Chen would be at a disadvantage, suddenly¡­ ¡°Clang! ¡± Yang Chen thrust his spear and actually blocked MO Shengyun¡¯s attack. This surprised MO Shengyun who promptly retreated, but Yang Chen laughed heartily: ¡°You want to compare speed with me? Let¡¯s see who¡¯s faster!¡± As soon as he said this, with a swoosh, Yang Chen chased after MO Shengyun like the wind. With that speed, he actually surpassed MO Shengyun. You¡¯re fast, but I¡¯m faster! ¡°What!¡± ¡°This kid¡¯s speed is even faster than Young Master Yun.¡± Sun Zhenghao and the onlookers Lin Shaoyang were both astounded. They felt this was very surreal. Especially Lin Shaoyang, now he finally understood why he had lost to Yang Chen. Everybody saw that Yang Chen¡¯s speed was indeed faster than MO Shengyun¡¯s, and they weren¡¯t even in the same realm. There was only one possible explanation. ¡°Could it be that this kid is also a body cultivator?¡± ¡°Heavens!¡± ¡°Where did he get his body cultivating techniques?¡± Nobody dared to believe this fact. But, Yang Chen was indeed a body cultivator. Moreover, not only was he a body cultivator, but MO Shengyun¡¯s body cultivation method, which he was so proud of, was nothing compared to Yang Chen¡¯s. The Tai Chu Divine Body, which was tempered using the blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, was by no means comparable to the Taotu Mountain Crumbling Technique. Yang Chen¡¯s speed completely surpassed MO Shengyun¡¯s. MO Shengyun, astonished, stared dumbfounded, unable to believe the truth before him. ¡°Are you a body cultivator too?¡± MO Shengyun gnashed his teeth. Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°You¡¯re correct. You¡¯re a body cultivator, and I¡¯m no different. Besides, you have a Spirit Weapon, and I have one too!¡± As his words fell, Yang Chen put away the silver spear and took the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear out of his Storage Bag! Boom! As soon as the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear appeared, an overwhelming power surged forth. This was the mark of a Spirit Weapon. ¡°Hahaha, take my attack!¡± Yang Chen grew more exuberant. As he held the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he instantly turned the tide of the battle. With a single thrust, he aimed at MO Shengyun. Yang Chen held the upper hand in their fight, thoroughly dominating MO Shengyun. Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 207: Defeating the Genius, Entering the Secret Realm 1 Chapter 210: Chapter 207: Defeating the Genius, Entering the Secret Realm 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen had no choice but to take out the spiritual instrument. The Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear was indeed a spiritual instrument. He had observed it and knew that it was extraordinary and a rare treasure. Since acquiring it in the Gu family, Yang Chen rarely showed it in front of others, fearing it would bring him trouble. But now, with his martial arts cultivation and the protection of Jin Cheng, he didn¡¯t fear anyone targeting him. Most importantly, defeating MO Shengyun without the help of the spiritual instrument was not easy. In this desperate situation, he could only resort to such a tactic. At this moment, when Yang Chen took out the spiritual instrument, greed appeared on the faces of many people. No one dared to touch MO Shengyun, but did that mean they wouldn¡¯t dare to touch a mere Yang Chen? Suddenly, many people looked at Jin Cheng and began to secretly contemplate. They were obviously weighing whether to take action against Yang Chen under Jin Cheng¡¯s watch. At this moment, MO Shengyun was undoubtedly the most embarrassed. At this time, he was completely suppressed by Yang Chen, his initial overwhelming confidence shattered bit by bit. Coming from the inner disciples of the Taitu Sect, he thought he could crush Yang Chen. In terms of martial arts cultivation, he thought he had the advantage. However, Yang Chen showed the same martial arts advantage, and was even younger than him. In techniques, he thought he had the advantage, but it turned out that Yang Chen was also a body cultivator, and even stronger than him. Now, even his only advantage of having a spiritual instrument was shattered by Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s spiritual instrument was just as strong, if not stronger, than the one he had. ¡°Why?!¡± Why was it so? Wasn¡¯t he the favored son of heaven? As an inner disciple of the Taitu Sect, he should be the favored son of heaven! At least compared to Yang Chen, he was definitely blessed with great fortune. But how could he be defeated by someone he had looked down upon from a small place? MO Shengyun became even more furious and angry. His eyes turned red, and he tried to counterattack with the sword of spiritual instrument in his hand, striking again and again. However, it was quickly suppressed by Yang Chen. ¡°It¡¯s useless,¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t bother dealing with MO Shengyun¡¯s rage. With the protection of the spiritual instrument sword, MO Shengyun was difficult to deal with. At this moment, he coldly said, ¡°It¡¯s time to end this.¡± At this moment, Yang Chen held the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear, and in an instant, thousands of spear shadows filled the surroundings. Seeing these thousands of spear shadows, Sun Zhenghao took a deep breath and said, ¡°I thought this kid had some new tricks up his sleeve, but it¡¯s just these thousands of spear shadows. If it comes to a long battle, Young Master Yun still has a great chance of victory.¡± But just as his thoughts had settled, a strange scene occurred. Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of spear shadows that filled the air suddenly disappeared. At this moment, Yang Chen, holding the silver spear, shouted, ¡°Spear shadows return to their origin, unity of man and spear, Critical Strike!¡± The next moment, Yang Chen suddenly disappeared from his original position. Immediately after, a phantom dragon formed by the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear swept through the air, penetrating MO Shengyun. This was the new skill Yang Chen had comprehended, ¡®Critical Strike¡¯ after he had perfected the Mixed Spear Skill! This move was named ¡®Critical Strike¡¯ by Yang Chen, removing the complicated spear shadows and merging the spear and himself as one, and then focusing all his strength into the tip of the spear! Together with the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear, it could instantly unleash an extraordinary power. The power of this strike was not much weaker than his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. The advantage was that it was difficult to defend against the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, but the Critical Strike was even harder to defend against! So, now¡­ Yang Chen landed calmly and put away the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear. MO Shengyun, on the other hand, fell from the sky. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and clutched his chest in pain. Yang Chen didn¡¯t kill him, so MO Shengyun was naturally unharmed. However, Sun Zhenghao was terrified and quickly shouted, ¡°Young Master Yun, are you alright?¡± The people of the Sun family were like ants on a hot pot, rushing around to tend to MO Shengyun. When Huang Chiyang and Jin Cheng saw that Yang Chen had won, they were both so surprised that they didn¡¯t know what to say. The one who felt most humiliated was Liu Taixing. Who would have thought that Yang Chen¡¯s strength would be so powerful? And he was so naive to believe that he could defeat Yang Chen and even look down on him. How could he even have the qualifications to look down on Yang Chen now? ¡°Huang Chiyang!¡± Liu Taixing had nowhere to vent his anger and yelled, ¡°Is this the person from the Great Wilderness you spoke of? Give me an explanation! Tell me, how could such a genius come from the Great Wilderness?¡± ¡°I!¡± Huang Chiyang wanted to cry. Wasn¡¯t he as eager as Liu Taixing? He had brought a huge trouble to the Huang family. However, Yang Chen was indeed from the Great Wilderness. How would he know the details? Liu Taixing shouted angrily, ¡°I¡¯m telling you, if you don¡¯t give me a reasonable explanation today, you can forget about inviting any of our Minghuang Sect¡¯s outer disciples in the future!¡± ¡°I, I!¡± Huang Chiyang was wronged. At this time, Jin Cheng, still in shock, saw Yang Chen return and was so excited that tears almost fell from his eyes. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, thanks to you, our Lord¡¯s Mansion can enter this secret realm for the first time. There are countless treasures in this secret realm. Are you willing to accompany me in exploring it later?¡± ¡°Since Brother Jin Cheng has invited me so earnestly, I will not refuse.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly. He had to admit, he was also quite interested in the secret realm. Jin Cheng laughed loudly, ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± He couldn¡¯t be happier now. Being able to enter the secret realm an hour ahead of everyone else was an absolute advantage. At this point, Jin Cheng crossed his hands behind his back, glanced at the disgruntled Huang Chiyang and Sun Zhenghao, stroked his chin, and found the situation quite amusing. Both of them were extremely confident at first, as if they were certain they would come out on top. In contrast, he had little confidence and would have been content with second place. But looking at the current situation, the outcome was truly unexpected. This brother of his was really life-threateningly powerful. ¡°May I ask if the two of you have any opinions on this result? If not, we will proceed into the secret realm first.¡± Jin Cheng smiled. ¡°Hmph!¡± Sun Zhenghao and Huang Chiyang snorted coldly, their faces full of resentment, but no one raised any objections. They had all agreed on the rules, and all three sides were not weak. If they really went back on their word now, they would only make a fool of themselves. Unable to gain any advantage, they could only watch helplessly as Jin Cheng gathered his men, their hearts filled with helplessness. At this time, Jin Cheng crossed his hands behind his back and said, ¡°Uncle He, select five guards. Brother Yang Chen, let¡¯s go!¡± As soon as Jin Cheng finished speaking, he, Yang Chen, and the others leisurely entered the secret realm.. Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Chapter 208: Stone Chamber Corpse 1 Chapter 211: Chapter 208: Stone Chamber Corpse 1 Translator: 549690339 Upon entering the secret realm, a whole new world unfolded. Inside the secret realm, it was completely different from the outside world. The astonishing density of spiritual energy and the spiritual flowers and strange grasses that could be seen everywhere were alluring. This was also the reason why Jin Cheng only brought a few people with him. Bringing too many people would inevitably lead to some of the guards becoming greedy. Even if they didn¡¯t kill anyone for the treasures, hiding some in secret would still go unnoticed. So Jin Cheng only brought a few trusted subordinates with him. As for whether they hid anything for themselves, he didn¡¯t care. As for Yang Chen, without him, all the treasures in the secret realm might have been completely taken away when Jin Cheng entered. Of course, Jin Cheng was now all the more ruthless, laughing loudly, ¡°Take all the treasures that catch your eye. Leave the ones you don¡¯t like for Huang Chiyang and Sun Zhenghao to think about!¡± ¡°Hahaha, Young Master is right, let them have some consolation, so they can¡¯t say we didn¡¯t leave them anything to enjoy!¡± In an instant, the guards scattered, searching for treasures in all directions. It didn¡¯t take long for visible treasures to be plundered by them. You guys¡­¡± He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°If Huang Chiyang and Sun Zhenghao came in here, they would probably want to fight us to the death.¡± Jin Cheng waved his hand, ¡°So what if they want to fight to the death, are we afraid of them?¡± Yang Chen had also joined the guards in searching for treasures earlier, but these treasures were still a notch below what he had found in Monster Beast Mountain. So he wasn¡¯t too excited and didn¡¯t collect much before stopping. Jin Cheng spoke slowly, ¡°There is still more to this cave, let¡¯s keep searching!¡± For a moment, everyone moved forward. However. before they cot halfway. Yang Chen and the others st0DDed in their tracks. Yang Chen and Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback. Because halfway through the cave, there were suddenly nine branching paths in front of them! No one knew where these branching paths led, which made Jin Cheng quite troubled. With nine paths and only eight people, he should have brought an extra person along if he had known. After much thought, Jin Cheng could only say, ¡°Each of us will choose a path and explore it. Once we have results, we will return and report. As for the secret realm, no one knows how it was formed or what lies at the end of these paths, so everyone should be careful.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± The guards all stood up. Yang Chen bowed to Jin Cheng and said, ¡°Brother Jin, I choose this path.¡± ¡°No problem!¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s eyes flashed, and he chose another path. The two quickly went their separate ways. Yang Chen arrived alone at the fourth fork, walking along the empty road in silence, using his divine sense to communicate, ¡°Caihong, why did you tell me to choose this path just now?¡± ¡°Young Master, the spiritual energy fluctuations coming from this path are much denser compared to the other paths!¡± Caihong took a deep breath, ¡°This kind of concentration is like the difference between heaven and earth. It¡¯s too extreme!¡± ¡°No, with such a big difference, Jin Cheng and Commander He shouldn¡¯t have been unable to detect it.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say. Caihong shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s different. This kind of difference comes from deep within; it is hard to tell unless one has astonishing divine soul power. Even I didn¡¯t notice it at first, it was an elder from our tribe who told me. Otherwise, with my current Divine Soul Realm, I wouldn¡¯t be able to perceive it.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± This surprised Yang Chen. Caihong¡¯s Divine Soul Realm was already comparable to that of an Origin Martial Realm old monster, and yet even she couldn¡¯t detect these fluctuations? If she hadn¡¯t been able to observe it from the beginning, it would have been difficult to find this concentrated spiritual energy fluctuation. However, he was curious about the Divine Soul Realm of the elders of the Mermaid Tribe. He had always known that Caihong¡¯s divine soul realm was not the strongest among the Mermaid Tribe. But how powerful were these elder-level mermaids¡¯ Divine Soul Realms was somewhat beyond his conjecture. Soon, Yang Chen stopped thinking and cautiously moved forward. While moving like this for half a double-hour, Yang Chen finally took a step. ¡°Such concentrated spiritual energy! Caihong, you were right. Just by coming here, I can already feel the difference in the concentration of the spiritual energy. If I were to cultivate here for a day and a half, refining all the spiritual energy here, I would be completely able to break through to the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm. It¡¯s just a matter of how many days this spiritual energy can support my cultivation.¡± Yang Chen began to ponder with his hands behind his back. After talking to Caihong, he walked for another cup of tea¡¯s time. When a cup of tea¡¯s time had passed, Yang Chen suddenly felt his vision clear up. Immediately after, a stone chamber emitting bright light appeared before him. ¡°Stone chamber?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes, extremely cautious. ¡°Stone chamber?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes, extremely cautious. He roughly surveyed the room, ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen suddenly got a shock, only to see an old figure sitting cross-legged in the stone chamber, eyes wide open and face pale. Seeing him in such a quiet, deserted environment was quite a shock. ¡°Dead body?¡± Yang Chen quickly came to a conclusion. This old man turned out to be a corpse, a dead person. This made Yang Chen furrow his eyebrows, not knowing the cause and effect. However, upon careful observation, Yang Chen could see the true reason for the rich spiritual energy in this place ¨C it was due to this corpse. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but mumble to himself, ¡°This old man must have been an incredible powerhouse in his lifetime. Otherwise, his genuine Qi wouldn¡¯t have leaked out in his death, making the surrounding spiritual energy so rich. However, for such a powerhouse to choose to sit here, it seems like the secret realm wasn¡¯t naturally formed, but created by this old man.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to look for treasures in the secret chamber, but first bowed to the old man, ¡°I, Yang Chen, stumbled upon this place by accident. I hope you won¡¯t mind if I cause any offense.¡± With these words uttered, Yang Chen only then looked around the chamber, but soon he was disappointed. Because, apart from the body in this secret chamber, it was empty. Nothing at all. That made Yang Chen laugh bitterly, feeling somewhat dumbfounded. ¡°It seems that this old man only chose a place to sit and dissipate, and his rich genuine Qi caused the spiritual plants in the cave to mutate and grow into heavenly materials and earthly treasures. In fact, this old man didn¡¯t leave any explicit treasures for future generations.¡± Yang Chen shook his head; this kind of eccentric behavior was not unheard of in such hermits. However, before long, he denied the idea as his divine soul power examined the situation and found something he had been longing for right in the middle of the old man¡¯s body. So the treasure was actually hidden inside the old man¡¯s body.. Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 209: Canghai Sect Leader_l Chapter 212: Chapter 209: Canghai Sect Leader_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen¡¯s soul detection could clearly perceive that there was a crackling, continuously flickering ball of lightning hidden inside the old man¡¯s corpse. Looking at the lightning sphere, Yang Chen was ecstatic: ¡°This is the Heavenly Thunder Origin, and it¡¯s such a large one!¡± What is Heavenly Thunder Origin? It is the quintessence of thunder and lightning that is born innate during a thunderbolt. However, it is very difficult for this essence to be born, to put it simply, it depends on fate. It is unknown how many years it would take for this thunder essence to be born. This thunder essence is called Heavenly Thunder Origin, an excellent treasure for cultivating thunder attribute techniques! Of course, the initial Heavenly Thunder Origin is very small, only the size of a thumbnail. Yang Chen guessed that the master of the corpse cultivated the thunder attribute technique during his lifetime and found the treasure of Heavenly Thunder Origin. Afterward, during his cultivation, with the nourishment of many years, the Heavenly Thunder Origin grew to the size of a fist with the irrigation of his True Qi! This size could simply be regarded as a divine object. If someone were to use this Heavenly Thunder Origin to cultivate again, the power of the cultivated technique would definitely increase layer by layer, several times more than the initial thumbnail size of the Heavenly Thunder Origin. How could Yang Chen not be overjoyed upon seeing this? Because after his Mixed Yuan Spear Technique reaches perfection in the Enemy Overcoming Style, the next step is the Thunderbolt Style. The Thunderbolt Style he is cultivating just needs such a thunder attribute treasure to enhance his body. And this Heavenly Thunder Origin is the top-ranked thunder attribute divine object. There is nothing more suitable for the Thunderbolt Style than this Heavenly Thunder Origin. Initially, he was worried that an innate treasure of thunder attribute was difficult to find and unable to support his cultivation of the Thunderbolt Style. But what he wanted came just in time, and wasn¡¯t this Heavenly Thunder Origin the best treasure for cultivating the Thunderbolt Style? Yang Chen suppressed the excitement in his heart and respectfully said, ¡°Senior, I apologize!¡± To take out this Heavenly Thunder Origin, he must destroy the old man¡¯s corpse, which is an act of desecration. But if he did not take it, someone else would sooner or later. So why should he make it easy for others? Yang Chen was very careful in his actions, fearing that he would damage the corpse. Eventually, he took out the large piece of Heavenly Thunder Origin. Everything went smoothly without any problems. Yang Chen gratefully looked at the old corpse before him and said with regret, ¡°Senior, I am indebted to you for receiving this Heavenly Thunder Origin today. I don¡¯t know how to repay this great favor. You are sitting here with your eyes open, as if you are unwilling to let go. I, as a junior, may not be able to help you in any other ways, but I can help you close your eyes and cover your body. It¡¯s the least I can do as a member of the younger generation!¡± After saying this, Yang Chen took out a piece of cotton cloth from his storage bag, covered the old man¡¯s body, and then turned his wrist to close the old man¡¯s eyes. He did what he could. However, just as he was closing the old man¡¯s eyes, suddenly, an unexpected change occurred. A fine and barely discernible divine soul power suddenly condensed into a spirit shadow above the corpse. In an instant, the corpse collapsed, turned into ashes, and disappeared without a trace. ¡°Young man of the later generation, after taking away the Heavenly Thunder Origin that I have cultivated for many years, you still remember to help me close my eyes. It can be seen that you have at least some gratitude in your heart!¡± The old man¡¯s spirit shadow, formed by the gathering of his soul, said with a bright voice. Yang Chen heard it clearly and exclaimed, ¡°Junior Yang Chen pays his respects to senior. I am indebted to your great kindness and I would like to ask for your name!¡± ¡°Name¡­ haha, I am already a dead person. I just can¡¯t let go of my soul, which is why I left this spirit behind. If someone helps me close my eyes, this spirit will appear on its own and will disperse after a short while. However, since you want to know, I will tell you. I am the former sect leader of Canghai Sect, He Yunxiao!¡± ¡°Canghai Sect!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed abruptly. Canghai Sect was one of the three hegemonic forces in North Mountain County. In front of Canghai Sect, the Ming Emperor Sect and Taotu Sect were inferior. They were comparable to the Beishan Main City, the king of North Mountain County. But this man was the former sect leader of Canghai Sect. This status was enough to make people fearful. At least, he was already a top figure in North Mountain County. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Junior pays his respects to senior. However, I am quite curious about what consequences would occur if I had not helped you close your eyes.¡± ¡°Haha, you are a smart kid. If you didn¡¯t help me close my eyes, it would be an ungrateful act. I don¡¯t need you for that. The moment you step out of this door, the spirit power I left behind will instantly activate the prohibition in the stone chamber and strangle you!¡± He Yunxiao raised the corner of his mouth, as if he was talking about something insignificant. This made Yang Chen take a deep breath. It was really a life full of surprises. Fortunately, he had some compassion and helped the old man close his eyes, otherwise, he might have died without knowing how. Yang Chen hesitated for a moment, then said bitterly, ¡°Senior, since you left this divine soul power, you should have some orders for me.¡± ¡°Orders? You are quite clever. But it¡¯s just that I can¡¯t let go. Do me a favor.¡± He Yunxiao said coldly: ¡°Kid, I don¡¯t expect you to do anything big for me. But since you have taken my Heavenly Thunder Origin that I have cultivated for many years, you must help me with one thing.¡± ¡°Senior, please speak.¡± Yang Chen smiled helplessly, knowing that nothing would be easy. At least, this Heavenly Thunder Origin was not easy to obtain. He Yunxiao spoke loudly, ¡°I, the former leader of the Canghai Sect, have not much time left for my Divine Soul¡¯s power, so I will make it short. I just mentioned that I am the former Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect. Humph, that¡¯s because the current Sect Leader must have been usurped by that beast.¡± ¡°What does senior mean by that?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled. ¡°Humph, that beast is my junior brother, named He Shangfeng. At that time, my Canghai Sect was in charge of guarding the Guardian Spirit Array in the Border Region of North Mountain County. This Array is the great formation that seals the demonic beasts and human martial artist groups. With your martial arts strength, you should not know this.¡± He Yunxiao said. ¡°Actually, I do know about this.¡± Yang Chen said awkwardly. ¡°You know?¡± He Yunxiao was somewhat surprised. Yang Chen nodded. What He Yunxiao mentioned, the Guardian Spirit Array, isn¡¯t that the white mist barrier in the Inner Circle of the Monster Beast Mountain in the Great Wilderness where he lives? So, that formation is called the Guardian Spirit Array. He Yunxiao said coldly, ¡°No matter how you know, as long as you know this, you should understand the harm that the demonic beasts pose to the human race. If the Guardian Spirit Array is opened, North Mountain County will be the first to be destroyed. By then, countless martial artists will be trampled by the demonic beast group, and a great war will be difficult to quell!¡± ¡°What does senior¡¯s words have to do with you?¡± Yang Chen was still confused. ¡°Hmph, do you know that my traitorous junior brother betrayed the human race and colluded with the Fire Essence Beast Clan, attempting to break the Guardian Spirit Array and release the Demon Beast group into our Human Territory?¡± He Yunxiao cursed angrily, his hatred surging like a raging river.. Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 210: Innate Qj 1 Chapter 213: Chapter 210: Innate Qj 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°What, there¡¯s such a big matter?¡± Yang Chen was shocked in his heart. If the Demonic Beast Clan really steps into the Human Territory, then the significance would be completely different! How difficult was it for the Human Martial Artists to defeat the Demonic Beast Clan back then? In the end, they only drove the Demonic Beast Clan back to their territory and built the Guardian Spirit Array. In fact, the Human Race has not truly defeated the Demonic Beast Clan in a meaningful way. Moreover, even for the remaining Demonic Beasts, it is difficult for the Human Race to completely annihilate them. For example, the Fire Essence Beast, with its strong developed power among the Human Race, humans find it difficult to exterminate them. ¡°Otherwise, do you think I would end up like this?¡± He Yunxiao gritted his teeth, ¡°At that time, my junior brother led me to the Great Wilderness, claiming there was a vacant spot in the Guardian Spirit Array and I believed it. Who would have known that he had colluded with the Fire Essence Beast Clan? With the help of several powerful beings from the Fire Essence Beast Clan, they set up a Sky-Roaming Net and tried to kill me!¡± He Yunxiao¡¯s eyes were bloodshot: ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my overwhelming strength, breaking through the encirclement and escaping, that beast would have been even more reckless, but even so, I ended up being known as a traitor to the human race!¡± ¡°A traitor to the human race? What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled. ¡°Heh heh, the news about the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s emergence could not have gone unnoticed by Beishan Main City. That kid directly accused me of being a traitor, conspiring with the Fire Essence Beast. I was seriously injured and hunted to the point where I couldn¡¯t move, how could I expose his trickery?¡± He Yunxiao shouted sharply: ¡°At that time, I was already critically injured and dying. Although I knew the news, I was powerless to verify it and had no choice but to let him ruin my reputation.¡± Yang Chen frowned: ¡°So, Senior, you mentioned that your junior brother became the Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect, and the Canghai Sect is responsible for overseeing the Guardian Spirit Array. Is the Guardian Spirit Array not in danger now?¡± ¡°Not necessarily, I have only been dead for a few decades. The entire North Mountain County is still governed by the Beishan Main City, and the Canghai Sect is just responsible for overseeing. Even if that beast becomes the Sect Leader, he would not dare to blatantly destroy the Guardian Spirit Array!¡± He Yunxiao sighed: ¡°However, the slow erosion of the Array is inevitable.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen touched his chin, deep in thought. He Yunxiao didn¡¯t seem to be lying. Because of the Fire Essence Beast and the various incidents that occurred in the Great Wilderness, isn¡¯t this a sign that the Guardian Spirit Array is being eroded? The most important thing is, how did the Fire Essence Beast enter the North Mountain County so blatantly? If there wasn¡¯t someone from the ruling family covering up, the Fire Essence Beast would never make it to the Great Wilderness. It took a while for Yang Chen to say, ¡°Senior, what do you need me to do? With my martial arts strength, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s difficult to get involved.¡± ¡°You really are aware of your own limitations, kid. I want you to help me kill that beast, but you don¡¯t have that strength, and not many people in the entire North Mountain County have that strength! I want you to expose that vile creature and clear my name. Also, if possible, please tell my junior sister the news as soon as possible!¡± He Yunxiao said anxiously. ¡°Junior sister, what¡¯s going on here?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°My junior sister He QiuShui and I were once an enviable immortal couple. Unfortunately, on the day I was engaged to my junior sister, she was hurt by that beast. That beast must have set his sights on my junior sister, and I can¡¯t put my mind at ease without me being by her side. Now that I¡¯m no longer in the world, my junior sister can marry, but I can¡¯t let that beast take advantage of her.¡± He Yunxiao shouted angrily. ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen finally understood, so He Yunxiao was so angry mainly because of his junior sister. Of course, compared to other people, He Yunxiao also had a compassionate heart. Gradually, He Yunxiao¡¯s emotions calmed down: ¡°Kid, if you can, I hope you can tell my junior sister about this as soon as possible. But to expose the true face of that beast, your current strength is not enough. You can only do so much as you have the strength. As for what to do, this old man can¡¯t help you. But I hope you will do your best to do this!¡± ¡°Senior, as a member of the North Mountain County, I should do this. But is Senior so sure that I will help you?¡± Yang Chen was curious. ¡°Hehe, you got the Heavenly Thunder Origin, and you helped me to close my eyes, which shows that you are a person with a grateful heart.¡± He Yunxiao closed his eyes: ¡°Now that I am giving you this favor today, at least you will keep this matter in mind. When you have the ability and the opportunity, you will naturally help me complete it. Although this is not an absolute certainty, what I can do for future generations is limited to this. Whether I can keep future generations safe and sound, I, He Yunxiao, have given my all in a honest and forthright manner!¡± ¡°Kid, there¡¯s not much I can give you. The Heavenly Thunder Origin is just one of them, and there¡¯s something else that might help you in the future!¡± With these words, He Yunxiao waved his hand, and suddenly, a discerniblecluster of essence Qi appeared in the air. Seeing this incredible technique, Yang Chen was taken aback. It seems that if he hadn¡¯t come here with a grateful heart, he wouldn¡¯t even be able to take away a single treasure. The Heavenly Thunder Origin was merely an outwardly displayed treasure, while other treasures were hidden by He Yunxiao. Now, staring at this essence Qi cluster, Yang Chen¡¯s expression wavered slightly: ¡°This is Innate Qi!¡± In Chinese, ¡°Qi¡± has the same pronunciation as ¡°Innate Qi¡±. In fact, ¡°Innate Qi¡± is just Qi. Qi is an acquired manifestation, while the expression of ¡°Innate Qi¡± is innate. For example, the True Qi used by martial artists is cultivated through the transformation of Spiritual Energy, which is an acquired condensation. However, Innate Qi is different, as it is the True Qi that is born autonomously from Spiritual Energy, completely different from the True Qi condensed through acquired means! Therefore, this True Qi can be called Innate Qi. Upon seeing this Innate Qi, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes lit up, as the surprise that the Innate Qi had given him, was no less than that of the Heavenly Thunder Origin. ¡°Huh, kid, you really know something. You even know about such a divine object.¡± He Yunxiao raised the corners of his mouth: ¡°Since you know this treasure, you should know the significance of this Innate Qi.¡± ¡°Senior, I know a thing or two about it.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath. In his battle with Liu Taixing, Liu Taixing¡¯s Sword Qi was a manifestation of the refined True Qi. Because True Qi had become Gang Qi through the Cultivation Method. Speaking of refining and purifying, that¡¯s the effect of Innate Qi. As long as the Innate Qi is refined and absorbed into the body, the True Qi in the body will be cleansed instantly, transforming the acquired condensed True Qi into Innate True Qi. In front of the True Qi cleansed by Innate Qi, the so-called Gang Qi is simply nonsense. Without using the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, Yang Chen could easily break Liu Taixing¡¯s Sword Qi with just a light move! Innate True Qi must be condensed with Innate Qi. This is also the preciousness of Innate Qi, a treasure sought after by countless people in their dreams.. Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 211: Demonic Python!_l Chapter 214: Chapter 211: Demonic Python!_l Translator: 549690339 He Yunxiao saw how delighted Yang Chen was and chuckled, ¡°Your eye for good things isn¡¯t bad, kid. When I first obtained this Innate Qi, I was ecstatic for quite a while. Unfortunately, the best time to use it is during the Spiritual Martial Realm stage. After that, once your True Qi is consolidated, the Innate Qi will no longer have any effect.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity that I have no disciples to pass it on to, so now it¡¯s all yours, kid!¡± Hearing He Yunxiao¡¯s words, Yang Chen¡¯s expression became solemn, and he took a deep breath: ¡°Today, I have received such great kindness from senior. This Innate Qi will be of great significance in my future Martial Arts journey. I am extremely grateful. As for the injustice senior suffered, it is presumptuous for me to say now that I can help resolve it. I cannot guarantee anything, but what I can promise is that if there ever comes a time when I have the chance and the strength, I will clear senior¡¯s name!¡± He Yunxiao nodded satisfyingly, ¡®Very well, I am already a dead man, and I have no interest in the affairs of the living. Today¡¯s matter is but my last bit of contribution to the future generations. Whether you will succeed or not depends on fate. Kid, take this Innate Qi. If you truly appreciate what I have done for you, you must do your best to fulfill my last wish.¡± ¡°Junior will keep that in mind!¡± Yang Chen said repeatedly. Yang Chen was not just saying this casually. He had never dared to dream about obtaining both Innate Qi and Heavenly Thunder Origin before. Both of these treasures were what he desperately needed now. Especially the Innate Qi, which was a rare treasure, not something that could be found by actively searching. Even in the world he had lived in before, none of the super-major sects would lavish Innate Qi on nurturing geniuses. It was extremely rare and practically unattainable. However, Innate Qi was particularly suitable for use during the Spiritual Martial Realm stage. It would be useless after surpassing that stage, even if one possessed it. But if one could use the Innate Qi to transform their True Qi into Innate True Qi during the Spiritual Martial Realm stage, their strength would advance significantly. This would benefit them even when they reached the Origin Martial Realm, True Martial Realm, or even higher realms in the future. Yang Chen suppressed his excitement, looked deeply at He Yunxiao, and bowed respectfully. No matter what, he would remember today¡¯s grace in his heart. Regardless of He Yunxiao¡¯s character or actions, he was worthy of Yang Chen¡¯s respect. At this moment, He Yunxiao¡¯s Divine Soul Power had evidently weakened a lot. He gradually closed his eyes and sighed, ¡°Make sure to expose that villain¡¯s true colors. Make sure to expose that villain!¡± After muttering these words twice, he sighed lightly, ¡°My last bit of soul power is about to dissipate. Back then, I used all my treasures in that battle. Now, I only have these two left, both of which I have given to you. After that, I fled here and spent the rest of my life with a Demonic Python hidden in this place.¡± ¡°Demonic Python? Where is there a Demonic Python here?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled. He Yunxiao smiled faintly, ¡°That Demonic Python is timid and dislikes humans. It has been living here for a long time without seeing the light of day, not daring to venture out. Haha, when I first saw it as a demonic beast, I was infuriated and wanted to kill it. Unfortunately, I had the will but not the strength. However, this Demonic Python has a rather decent character. It didn¡¯t destroy my martial body even after I died. Well, my soul is about to fade away. There¡¯s nothing more to say, nothing more¡­¡± Before he could finish, He Yunxiao¡¯s soul vanished into thin air. Yang Chen sighed and knelt down, kowtowing three times to He Yunxiao. These three kowtows were for He Yunxiao¡¯s today¡¯s grace, the second one was for He Yunxiao¡¯s protection of the Guardian Spirit Array for many years, and the third one was for He Yunxiao¡¯s persistence to do something for the future generations even after death. Although He Yunxiao had not mentioned his achievements, Yang Chen could see that He Yunxiao must have been an upright and exceptional man in his lifetime. Such a man deserves to be revered by the younger generation like him! What a pity that a man like He Yunxiao, who was so open and upright, ended up being wronged and met such a tragic fate. ¡°Rest in peace, senior. I will clear your name when the time comes!¡± Yang Chen made a firm resolution in his heart. As he got up, he suddenly received a Sound Transmission from Rainbow: ¡°Young Master, there really is a Demonic Python here. It¡¯s hidden so deeply that I didn¡¯t detect it when I first used my Divine Soul Detection. The Demonic Python doesn¡¯t pose much of a threat, though. It only has the strength of the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was quite curious. He then said, ¡°Brother Python, I¡¯ve just heard about you from Senior He Yunxiao. Why don¡¯t you come out and meet As soon as Yang Chen finished speaking, a Giant Python about ten feet in length shot out from under the bed. The Demonic Python glared straight at Yang Chen and asked, ¡°You understand the beast language?¡± Yang Chen had spoken in the beast language just now. ¡°Just a little,¡± Yang Chen replied with his hands behind his back. ¡°Hmph, human, I have nothing to do with you. I have been living here since a long time ago. It was this old man who disturbed my cultivation. Now that you¡¯ve got his treasures, just leave quickly.¡± This Demonic Python roared, its caution towards Yang Chen clearly visible. Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Brother Python, you don¡¯t need to be so cautious. I have no ill intentions towards you. In fact, you are a different species from Senior He Yunxiao. It¡¯s commendable that you didn¡¯t harm his martial body even after his death. This alone gives me an obligation to help you.¡± ¡°Help me? How?¡± The python twisted its MASSIVE body, looking intimidating, ¡°All you need to do is leave quickly and not disturb my cultivation. That will be helping me.¡± ¡°Brother Python, you misunderstand. I am not the only person coming to this Secret Realm today. Sooner or later, others will find this place. I discovered you and have no ill intentions. But if others find you, they might not be as lenient.¡± Yang Chen said with a solemn expression. Yang Chen could see that this Demonic Python was extremely wary of humans. That was why it had hidden itself in such a remote area, away from the light. He decided to help the Demonic Python out of respect for He Yunxiao. Whether or not the Demonic Python accepted his help was up to it. Yang Chen had tried his best. As he was thinking, Yang Chen suddenly raised his eyebrows, ¡°Oh no, someone is coming!¡± The Demonic Python also sensed the approaching presence, and its body started to squirm. At this moment, Rainbow burst out of the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, ¡°Silly python, my master wants to help you, yet you don¡¯t appreciate it? When those humans find you later, they¡¯ll surely catch you to use you for Alchemy. Don¡¯t you want to hide with me?¡± The Demonic Python was taken aback and shouted, ¡°Is this a Mustard Seed Space?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no time to explain. Hurry up and get inside.¡± Rainbow opened the passage. Feeling the powerful presences approaching rapidly, the Demonic Python hesitated no longer and darted into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.. Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Chapter 212: Sun Family’s Threat_l Chapter 215: Chapter 212: Sun Family¡¯s Threat_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen took a rough look at the secret chamber. When He Yunxiao¡¯s Divine Soul Power was born just now, his martial body had already collapsed and disappeared. Seeing that the secret chamber was indeed empty, he felt relieved. Before long, several strong auras approached, and Yang Chen observed closely, frowning gradually, sighing, ¡°This is not good.¡± Immediately afterward, the owners of these auras appeared. It was the people from Zan City Sun Family! ¡°Junior Yang Chen, I greet Elder Sun!¡± Yang Chen greeted first. The leader of the Suns was, after all, Sun Zhenghao. He and Jin Cheng had entered the Secret Realm, indeed for One Hour. It seemed that Lin Shaoyang had defeated Liu Taixing, and Sun Zhenghao had obtained the second right to enter the Secret Realm. What made him quite helpless was that Sun Zhenghao had actually led a large group of people and followed him here. As long as he was not a fool, he could guess that Sun Zhenghao must have noticed the majestic Spiritual Energy fluctuations coming from this passage! This made him quite helpless, and he could only act accordingly. Sun Zhenghao looked deeply at Yang Chen, his eyes full of ill intentions, and shouted, ¡°Oh, you are young friend Yang Chen. Hehe, Yang Chen, my friend, have you explored the secret chamber ahead?¡± ¡°I have explored it. Unfortunately, this secret chamber is empty and has no treasures at all!¡± Yang Chen took the initiative and spoke loudly. ¡°No treasures?¡± Sun Zhenghao squinted his eyes and snorted, ignoring Yang Chen¡¯s words, and directly entered the secret chamber to take a look. The secret chamber was indeed empty, and there was nothing inside. But Sun Zhenghao was a veteran of Jianghu, how could he believe Yang Chen¡¯s words? In a low voice, he said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, as an honest person, I will not speak in riddles. If you have truly obtained any treasures, hand them over now. Hehe, I, Sun Zhenghao, will not make things difficult for you. On the contrary, I will make friends with you and give you an equal value of Spirit Stones.¡± Yang Chen felt the chill on Sun Zhenghao¡¯s face. It was clear that Sun Zhenghao was threatening him by seeing that he was alone. How could Yang Chen not be angry? He would never fall for Sun Zhenghao¡¯s tricks. If he handed over either the Innate Qi or the Heavenly Thunder Origin, he would die immediately. Now Yang Chen¡¯s expression was calm, and his face was as usual, ¡°Elder Sun¡¯s words make me very embarrassed. If there were treasures, do you think I would be standing here? I want to scold right now, but this place is really empty! ¡± ¡°How is it possible? My treasure has clearly observed the majestic and unusual Spiritual Energy coming from this passage. How can there be no treasures?¡± The Sun family¡¯s Elder Wen scolded. This made Yang Chen suddenly realize that it was Elder Wen who had the treasure to detect Spiritual Energy fluctuations. No wonder that none of their large crouD was aiming for other oaths. but came straight to this one! This made him somewhat difficult. If Sun Zhenghao insisted that there were treasures here, he might really turn his face. At that time, facing such a large group of Sun family members with his strength, it would not be easy to escape. There was no suitable escape route in this narrow passage! With all his cards out, he could only face the masters of the Spirit Martial Realm Seventh or Eighth Level at most. Sun Zhenghao was at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts were all over the place. Obviously, Sun Zhenghao trusted his family more than Yang Chen¡¯s words, and now his tone was getting more and more oppressive, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you heard what Elder Wen said. Hehe, it¡¯s just you here. If I were to kill you quietly, it seems no one would know, right? Knowing what¡¯s good for you, hand over the treasures quickly.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold, ¡°Elder Sun, are you threatening me?¡± ¡°What if I¡¯m threatening you?¡± Sun Zhenghao stared at Yang Chen. This kid had repeatedly ruined his plans, and he naturally harbored a deep hatred for Yang Chen. If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, would his Sun family be the second to enter this Secret Realm? Now that Jin Cheng is no longer here, and Yang Chen is likely to carry treasures¡­ Murderous intent emerged in Sun Zhenghao¡¯s eyes. As for Yang Chen, his expression changed from gloominess at the beginning to joy. ¡°Elder Sun, what a big tone, opening your mouth to kill a member of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion!¡± A loud voice rang out. The next moment, Jin Cheng and He Liancheng appeared suddenly in this place. He Liancheng saw Sun Zhenghao threatening Yang Chen, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Brother Sun Zhenghao, what kind of skill is it to bully a junior? If you¡¯re not afraid, why don¡¯t we have a test? As the Guard Commander of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, I have been looking for a suitable opponent in Liaocheng.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Sun Zhenghao saw Jin Cheng¡¯s people arrive, his face turning green and purple, then said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Now that there is no advantage to be gained, Sun Zhenghao would naturally not continue to humiliate himself and turned and left. Jin Cheng¡¯s expression was cold as he stared at Sun Zhenghao and the others leaving. Seeing Yang Chen unharmed, Jin Cheng breathed a long sigh of relief, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, are you all right?¡± ¡°Brother Jin, you came just in time.¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands and said with a long sigh of relief, ¡°By the way, I don¡¯t know how the harvest of the other people is?¡± The expressions of He Liancheng and the other guards were full of joy. Even without saying anything, Yang Chen could guess that their harvest was fruitful. Jin Cheng crossed his arms behind his back, ¡°This Secret Realm is really a treasure! The few of us chose different passages, and in the end, we all gained more or less some benefits. By the way, brother Yang Chen, what is your harvest?¡± ¡°There is no other gain, but there is a considerable amount of Spirit Stones here!¡± Yang Chen smiled, naturally not revealing the truth. Now that he thought about it, there must be treasures at the end of each passage, which was set up by He Yunxiao on purpose. He Yunxiao had said that he only had two treasures, the Innate Qi and the Heavenly Thunder Origin. In his eyes, only these two could be considered treasures. Other treasures that he did not value would be thrown out casually, but just Decause ne did not value tnem, Clldn¡¯t mean tnat people 11Ke Jin cneng, He Liancheng and others wouldn¡¯t value them, right? Of course, Yang Chen would not be insatiable. He had already gained the Innate Qi and the Heavenly Thunder Origin, which made him extremely satisfied. ¡°Oh, a considerable amount of Spirit Stones? No wonder the Spiritual Energy fluctuations here are so amazing.¡± Jin Cheng heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, believed them seventy to eighty percent. Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°That¡¯s also the reason why I stayed here. There is still a long time left, and I plan to cultivate here for half a day, refining all the Spiritual Energy here before leaving.¡± ¡°Haha, then we won¡¯t compete with you, brother Yang Chen.¡± Jin Cheng didn¡¯t care about this Spiritual Energy cultivation, and said slowly. This made Yang Chen laugh and cry. How could Jin Cheng know that the aura around him was actually the True Qi born from He Yunxiao¡¯s abandoned cultivation, which eventually merged with the Spiritual Energy, creating such a majestic anomaly. The Spiritual Energy formed by combining the scattered powers of these masters provides excellent assistance to cultivation! Of course, this matter is hard to explain clearly. If Jin Cheng and the others were willing to cultivate, he naturally would not mind, but they hadn¡¯t noticed, and he would not explain. Sitting cross-legged, he immediately began to refine the surrounding Spiritual Energy. Once the Spiritual Energy here was completely refined, he would have the confidence to break through the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm in not too long a time! Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 213: Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1 Chapter 216: Chapter 213: Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1 Translator: 549690339 He refined these spiritual energies into his body, which would become his foundation. With a strong foundation, his cultivation would progress much more easily in the future. In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed. Yang Chen slowly opened his eyes, having refined all the pure spiritual energy around him that was released by He Yunxiao¡¯s dispersal of his cultivation. At this moment, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Brother Jin, I¡¯m sorry for making you wait.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just half a day, no harm done. Speaking of which, during this time, Sun Zhenghao probably swept through everything left behind by us. Huang Chiyang will want to cry when he enters this secret realm again.¡± Jin Cheng and his bodyguards laughed heartily, enjoying the thought of Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression. Their enmity with Huang Chiyang naturally brought greater joy to them the worse his expression was. As luck would have it, they bumped into Huang Chiyang and the others, who had been waiting and just entered the secret realm moments earlier. Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression was incredibly ugly at this time. Seeing Jin Cheng and the others, he was so angry that his hair stood on end, and he didn¡¯t even know how to speak. Jin Cheng, on the other hand, didn¡¯t mind at all and sarcastically said, ¡°Huang Chiyang, we left some spaces for you, but they might be a bit remote. Make sure you search carefully when you go in!¡± With his words hanging in the air, Jin Cheng laughed and left with Yang Chen. Huang Chiyang gritted his teeth in anger but could do nothing about it. He could only enter the secret realm and see if he could find anything left behind. As for Huang Chiyang, he had already given up hope of finding treasures after just two laps around the secret realm. However, Wen Zi from the Ming Emperor Sect seemed to have gone mad and recklessly searched the entire place twice, refusing to give up despite failing in her first attempt. In the end, Wen Zi didn¡¯t gain anything and vented her anger on Liu Taixing. ¡°When this secret realm first appeared, there was a vision of Thunder Origin in the sky, which means there¡¯s a thunder attribute treasure here. But now I haven¡¯t seen anything. The treasure must have been taken by someone. Liu Taixing, it¡¯s all because of you! Without you, I wouldn¡¯t have lost this treasure!¡± Her resentment was immense as she pointed at Liu Taixing and cursed him. However, she forgot that Liu Taixing had helped her out of kindness. Failing was inevitable, but at least Liu Taixing had tried his best. Yet, she couldn¡¯t see this and placed all the blame for her failure to please the Inner Sect senior brothers on Liu Taixing. What was most crucial was that Liu Taixing didn¡¯t fight back. Neither Wen Zi nor Liu Taixing knew that the treasure of Heavenly Thunder Origin had fallen into Yang Chen¡¯s hands. Although they didn¡¯t know this, their resentment was obviously directed at Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t take this matter to heart, knowing that Liu Taixing and Wen Zi wouldn¡¯t dare to take revenge on him recklessly. After returning to Liaocheng with Jin Cheng, Yang Chen decided to focus on secluded cultivation and not concern himself with other matters. It was a necessity for him to cultivate. Having obtained the Heavenly Thunder Origin, Yang Chen eagerly refined it. This Heavenly Thunder Origin was extremely crucial to him. As long as he could refine it into his body and combine it with the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, his Thunder Rush would be successfully cultivated. Yang Chen knew that the Thunderbolt Style was the true core of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique¡¯s foundation. With a single spear thrust, thunder would rush forth, revealing the true power of the Thunderbolt Style. With the spear technique accompanied by flickering lightning, how could it not be powerful? The key was the size of this Heavenly Thunder Origin. If it were a small piece, its enhancement to the Thunderbolt Style wouldn¡¯t be too terrifying. As it was a large chunk refined by He Yunxiao¡¯s persistent core cultivation, once fused into his body, the power of the Thunderbolt Style would rise to a terrifying extent that even Yang Chen himself couldn¡¯t imagine. At this moment, holding the Heavenly Thunder Origin, Yang Chen took a deep breath and began to gradually refine it into his body. The process of refining was incredibly painful. After all, the Thunder Element was the essence of thunder and lightning. Refining it into one¡¯s body felt like being struck by lightning, and this sensation naturally wasn¡¯t pleasant. Nevertheless, Yang Chen had extraordinary mental fortitude. Despite being in great pain and his face covered in sweat, he endured the agony. Approximately one day and one night later, Yang Chen¡¯s refining process was nearing its end. At this moment, his body was filled with the crackling sounds of thunder and lightning, and he slowly opened his eyes, showing a mixture of shock and joy. ¡°This large piece of Heavenly Thunder Origin is indeed a rare treasure. Now that the Heavenly Thunder Origin has been integrated into my body, I can perform the Thunderbolt Style. With this technique, my strength has increased significantly!¡± ¡°As for the Innate Qi, there¡¯s no hurry to refine it right now. The most important thing now is to break through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± That¡¯s right, he planned to break through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. While cultivating in the secret chamber of the secret realm, he absorbed all the essence of He Yunxiao¡¯s dispersed energy into his body. This essence directly helped him achieve the perfect state of advancement, fully capable of providing him with a boost to ascend a minor realm. Even though he had only entered the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm not long ago, the Fourth Level was well within reach. If he didn¡¯t attempt a breakthrough now, the hard-earned True Qi from refining would gradually dissipate, so he had to seize the opportunity. With this thought in mind, Yang Chen immediately began to sit cross-legged and meditate, cultivating to break through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. The breakthrough process was very smooth and without any unexpected problems. The essence released from dispersing cultivation was invaluable and greatly helped Yang Chen, who, after only three hours, was overjoyed to feel the changes in his body. ¡°I¡¯ve broken through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Moreover, my body¡¯s True Qi foundation can now support my breakthrough to the Fifth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, without enough confidence, I can only put it off for now.¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself, knowing that recklessly attempting a breakthrough without sufficient confidence would destabilize his future cultivation foundation. As his thoughts raced, he suddenly remembered something and broke into a wry smile. Then, he communicated with Rainbow and opened the spatial channel to the Eight Extremities Flowing River! In an instant, the Demonic Python appeared in the room, occupying the entire space. Rainbow, fearing that the noise would be heard, hurriedly set up a formation with several mermaids to block any sound or movements from inside the room. ¡°Brother Python, I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time!¡± Yang Chen got up and spoke kindly. The Demonic Python twisted its body, giving Yang Chen a deep glance before letting out a soft sigh. ¡°Human, thank you for everything this time!¡± It knew the meaning of gratitude, otherwise He Yunxiao wouldn¡¯t have kept it. It was well aware that if it weren¡¯t for Yang Chen, with Sun Zhenghao¡¯s martial arts cultivation, it would have had no chance of surviving if it had been discovered by him. Yang Chen¡¯s actions had saved its life! Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Chapter 214: Golden Claw Python_l Chapter 217: Chapter 214: Golden Claw Python_l Translator: 549690339 As the Demon Serpent spoke, it twisted its body uncomfortably, as if it was still not used to communicating with humans like this. Just as the Demon Serpent was twisting its body, Yang Chen suddenly got a shock. The next moment, his pupils contracted violently, unable to hide his astonishment. He was even more shocked than when he first saw the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers. This was because, on the side of the Demon Serpent¡¯s body, there was a small claw that was almost impossible to see with the naked eye. This claw was the same color as the Demon Serpent¡¯s body. It appeared and disappeared from time to time, giving people a horrifying feeling. It was this hard -to-look-at little claw that left Yang Chen with an unbelieving expression as he took a deep breath. The Demon Serpent apparently hadn¡¯t noticed it so closely, and it glanced at Yang Chen: ¡°Human, I am very grateful to you. However, there is a difference between humans and monsters, and I just want to hide in a place and live my comfortable days. I don¡¯t want to have any connections with humans. I¡¯m leaving now. ¡± ¡°How ungrateful of you, this giant python. My Young Master paid a huge price to save you, nearly falling out with the Sun family members. If we hadn¡¯t hidden you at that time, would the Sun family still desire the treasures on my Young Master?¡± Rainbow said with an unpleasant expression. The Demon Serpent¡¯s demeanor was also somewhat awkward. Indeed, in theory, it should repay Yang Chen. However, it didn¡¯t have anything to repay him with. Seeing the Demon Serpent¡¯s posture, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Rainbow, there¡¯s no need for this. Brother Python, you don¡¯t need to worry at all. If you want to leave, I won¡¯t stop you. I can even help you leave. But there are some things I want to talk to you about. After listening to what I have to say, perhaps you will have more choices!¡± ¡°What do you want to say to me?¡± The Demon Serpent was puzzled. Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Brother Python, do you often feel vague memories appearing in your mind when you sleep? These memories will appear and disappear from time to time, making them elusive.¡± ¡°How do you know?¡± The Demon Serpent was shocked. Indeed, it had encountered such situations that left it baffled. Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°Brother Python, you should think about it. Would the ordinary python race have something like an inherited memory?¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± As a demonic beast, the Demon Serpent still had some basic knowledge. Demon Pythons were the lowest level of demonic beasts and did not have inherited memories at all. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°In that case, Brother Python, you should think carefully. Where did you learn this common animal language? And why do you have these elusive inherited memories?¡± The Demon Serpent fell into deep thought and was not stupid: ¡°You mean, I¡¯m not an ordinary Demon Python?¡± ¡°I¡¯m glad that you understand that you¡¯re not just an ordinary Demon Python. But I find it really sad to see you like this now. With your potential, you can easily rule the world.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter. How could this Demon Serpent be just an ordinary Demon Python? What¡¯s more, it didn¡¯t even know what it was! Perhaps He Yunxiao hadn¡¯t noticed either. If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen¡¯s careful observation of the conversation with the Demon Serpent, he might not have noticed the small claw on the Demon Serpent¡¯s body. There was a stark difference between having claws and not having claws. ¡°It¡¯s rumored that whether a python can transform into a Jiao (a mythical beast) and then into a dragon depends on whether it has claws on its body!¡± Yang Chen said calmly, ¡°A python without claws will remain an ordinary python for its entire life. But a python with claws has an unimaginable growth potential compared to ordinary Demon Pythons!¡± The Demon Serpent looked at the small claw on its body, shocked: ¡°Is what you just said true?¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. You¡¯re not an ordinary Demon Python, you¡¯re a Golden Claw Python!¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile. ¡°You have unlimited potential!¡± The Demon Serpent was very confused: ¡°But the claw on my body is not golden.¡± ¡°When you reach the Origin Martial Realm and become a giant python, it will naturally turn gold,¡± Yang Chen said kindly. ¡°How do I know you¡¯re not lying to me?¡± The Demon Serpent was still cautious and uneasy. It still had a natural wariness toward humans. ¡°Your elusive inherited memories are more convincing than my words, aren¡¯t they?¡± Yang Chen said calmly, ¡°But Brother Python, I still have to tell you one thing. Although those pythons with claws are rare, there have been many in history who have accomplished nothing! If you really want to leave, I won¡¯t stop you. You follow your path, and I follow mine. We will just be passers-by, which is no big deal!¡± Without a second thought, the Demon Serpent asked: ¡°What if I don¡¯t leave?¡± ¡°It¡¯s simple. As long as you sincerely assist me, I, Yang Chen, will guarantee your transformation into a Jiao and then into a dragon as long as I live!¡± Yang Chen looked straight at the python: ¡°Don¡¯t doubt me. Others might find it difficult to do this, but I have the ability!¡± It¡¯s very difficult for a Demonic Python to evolve, especially a Golden Claw Python. Only Yang Chen knew that the final form of a Golden Claw Python was the Primordial True Dragon! To complete this evolution would be as difficult as reaching the heavens. But this was much stronger than ordinary Demon Pythons, which couldn¡¯t evolve at all. Who was he? He was once the top Alchemist! No matter how difficult the evolution process, he was confident. Yang Chen was still very interested in this Golden Claw Python. Who wouldn¡¯t want a dragon as a helper? ¡°How do I know if what you¡¯re saying is true or false?¡± The Demon Serpent¡¯s momentum weakened a lot, and its vigilance toward Yang Chen was not strong enough to deny Yang Chen¡¯s words. Yang Chen was not in a hurry: ¡°That¡¯s why I said I¡¯ll give you a new choice. In fact, if you were not a python with claws, I wouldn¡¯t have tried to keep you. I promised to protect you only out of respect for Senior He Yunxiao. Even Imowing that you have claws, I still won¡¯t stop you. It¡¯s a matter of principle. How you choose is up to you, Brother Python.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t say anything else, but I can guarantee that without my help, it would be incredibly difficult for you to transform into a Jiao and then into a dragon. And, Brother Python, don¡¯t you really yearn for the days when you can soar through the sky?¡± Upon hearing this, the Demon Serpent was tempted. It couldn¡¯t help but be tempted. Why did it hide and run away when it saw humans? It was because it knew it was just a small, unremarkable demonic beast. The strength of its Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level was accumulated over many years. This level of Martial Arts cultivation was nothing in front of human powerhouses. But did it have any other choice? As an ordinary Demon Python, it could only hide. But did it really want to hide? Yang Chen¡¯s words undoubtedly gave it a new choice. It looked at Yang Chen and suddenly felt that this man had unlimited possibilities! ¡°Even the Black Mountain Black Bear can be easily deceived, but the clever Mermaid Tribe is willing to follow you. So, you must have unlimited potential. Fine, I¡¯ll sincerely assist you from now on. However, I hope you will keep your promise. As you said, I too have the dream of soaring through the sky!¡± The Demon Serpent finally said, seemingly shy as it twisted its long body.. Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 215: City Lord Jin Ying_l Chapter 218: Chapter 215: City Lord Jin Ying_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Great!¡± Yang Chen said loudly, ¡°Brother Python, sooner or later you will feel grateful for your wise choice today. I, Yang Chen, won¡¯t say too much about the clich¨¦s. In the future, as long as I have a meal to eat, I will never miss out on your share, Golden Claw Python! Alright, someone is coming, Brother Python, please bear with me and enter the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space for now. ¡± ¡°The Mustard Seed Space is quite comfortable, it¡¯s not too bad,¡± Brother Python grumbled twice but didn¡¯t resist, and swiftly entered the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Immediately after, Yang Chen pushed open the door and saw Jin Cheng approaching. Seeing Yang Chen come out, Jin Cheng said with a smile like a spring breeze, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, your timing is perfect! I was worried that you were meditating and didn¡¯t know how to call you.¡± ¡°What important matter does Jin Cheng have?¡± Yang Chen asked puzzledly. Jin Cheng chuckled, ¡°Of course it¡¯s important. You know you¡¯ve done a great service for our City Lord¡¯s Mansion. My father received those treasures and was extremely happy. He¡¯s now asking me to call you over so that he can have a look at you in person.¡± Jin Cheng was naturally happy. What does this mean? His father wants to see Yang Chen, which means his father approves of Yang Chen. He wouldn¡¯t mind if his father approved of others, but if his father approved of his friend, it would show that he has a good eye for talent. When Yang Chen heard Jin Cheng¡¯s father wanting to see him, he was slightly stunned. ¡°Oh, uncle wants to see me, I¡¯m really flattered. How can Yang Chen refuse?¡± ¡°Well then, just follow me quickly. Haha, these two days my father has been wondering which talented person killed Huang Chiyang and dealt with Sun Family of Zan City¡¯s prestige.¡± Jin Cheng led the way joyfully. It only took the time for a cup of tea, the two arrived at a magnificent, grand hall. This great hall was built to be majestic and impressive; however, Yang Chen, who had experienced a lot in his previous life, was not surprised. Now, carrying his hands behind his back, he entered the hall composedly alongside Jin Cheng. Just as he entered the hall, Yang Chen felt an astonishing Qi coming towards him. ¡°Origin Martial Realm!¡± Yang Chen was stunned for a moment and quickly protected himself with his True Qi, repelling the oppressive Qi. ¡°Hmm?¡± The owner of that astonishing Qi seemed surprised. He laughed heartily, ¡°Indeed, heroes come out of the young. Is this the Yang Chen, my friend, that you mentioned, Cheng¡¯er?¡± ¡°Yes, it is.¡± Jin Cheng grinned. Yang Chen then looked towards the source of the voice and saw a middle-aged man wearing extravagant clothes sitting in the center of the hall. The middle-aged man had some similarities with Jin Cheng in appearance, and with the same imposing aura and smile as Jin Cheng, Yang Chen had no difficulty identifying him. This person must be Jin Cheng¡¯s father, Jin Ying. When he thought of Jin Ying¡¯s Origin Martial Realm cultivation level, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances. Although there were quite a few Origin Martial Realm masters he had seen in his previous life, at that time, Yang Chen had no martial arts cultivation, so the perspective was quite different from now. He clasped his hands and said, ¡°Junior Yang Chen greets Elder Jin Ying!¡± ¡°Not bad, not bad! ¡± Jin Ying stroked his chin, beaming at Jin Cheng and Yang Chen, ¡°Actually, you resolved the stubborn problem my son had early on, and I should have thanked you then. But you returned to the Great Wilderness, and I had no opportunity. Later, I heard that He Liancheng¡¯s martial arts cultivation had been improved to Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and it was related to you. Haha, I wanted to meet you even more. Unfortunately, you and my son went to participate in the Secret Realm competition.¡± At this point, He Liancheng also said, ¡°City Lord, this Brother Yang Chen is truly a man of great talent, and I, He Liancheng, wholeheartedly admire him.¡± By saying this, he was hinting to Jin Ying that such talents should be wooed. If they missed the opportunity, it would be too late to try again later. Jin Ying waved his hand, ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve said this dozens of times, I¡¯ve already remembered it. How could I not see the talent of Young Friend Yang Chen?¡± He Liancheng¡¯s face turned red, having nothing to say as the City Lord really had this temperament. At this time, Jin Ying smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I finally got to see you today. As He Liancheng and Jin Cheng said, you are indeed a rare talent at such a young age. Your Protective True Qi can repel my Qi, and you are calm and composed under my aura. Haha, you do have some extraordinary aspects.¡± ¡°However¡­ At this ¡°however¡±, the guards and Jin Cheng¡¯s hearts tightened. Did his father have any dissatisfaction with Yang Chen? Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t figure it out. There was no reason for it. Jin Ying, seeing that everyone had misunderstood his intentions, laughed and said, ¡°Where have your thoughts wandered? I said ¡®however,¡¯ meaning it seems that the information you provided had some errors. Young Friend Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation is clearly at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm, but you said it was at the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm. If this old man didn¡¯t have sharp eyes, wouldn¡¯t I have been confused like you?¡± ¡°What!¡± ¡°The Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Jin Cheng and He Liancheng¡¯s eyes were filled with shock. Could it be that when Yang Chen fought MO Shengyun a few days ago, he hid his martial arts cultivation, and his true strength was not at the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, but at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm? ¡°This¡­ Yang Chen laughed, ¡°That¡¯s how it is. A few days ago, after cultivating in the Secret Realm, I had some enlightenment and returned to the city. I decided to close up for a while. Unexpectedly, my luck was so good that I managed to break through to the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm in one go. It¡¯s all just a coincidence, not worth mentioning!¡± ¡°If you have reached the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age and think it¡¯s not worth mentioning, then where can this elder¡¯s face go?¡± Jin Cheng said bitterly. At his current age, what level was he at in the Spirit Martial Realm? Although he had been framed and his martial arts cultivation hadn¡¯t improved for a long time, he couldn¡¯t even compare to Yang Chen when he was at the same age. Was this kid really a demon? The more Jin Ying looked at Yang Chen, the more he liked him. Just based on his Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level cultivation, he was well worth trusting. Additionally, considering his talent, it would be foolish for Jin Ying not to try and win him over. ¡°Yang Chen, the main reason I called you here today is to thank you for getting the first place for our City Lord¡¯s Mansion in the Secret Realm competition,¡± Jin Ying said. ¡°The difference between the first and second place may seem like only an hour¡¯s entrance into the Secret Realm, but everyone knows that the gap between them is huge. Without you, our City Lord¡¯s Mansion wouldn¡¯t have had such a rich harvest.¡± Yang Chen said, ¡®Elder Jin, you¡¯re too kind. Since Jin Cheng and I are friends, there is no need for thanks.¡± ¡°Why not? Haha, young friend Yang Chen, there¡¯s no need to be so polite with your uncle. Alright, bring out the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures I carefully selected.¡± Jin Ying laughed lightly. These treasures were indeed carefully selected. He was determined to win over Yang Chen, so how could he be stingy with Yang Chen¡¯s affairs? Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Chapter 216: Trapped in a Conspiracy?_l Chapter 219: Chapter 216: Trapped in a Conspiracy?_l Translator: 549690339 This made Yang Chen cry and laugh, and he respectfully said, ¡®Elder Jin¡­what is this for?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, there¡¯s no need to be polite. These Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are nothing to our City Lord¡¯s Mansion. On the other hand, you are still young and not wealthy. I heard from Jin Cheng and Liancheng that you are an Alchemist, so these Elixir Ingredients are necessary for Alchemy!¡± Jin Ying kindly said, ¡°You have done so much for our City Lord¡¯s Mansion, you deserve these. If you continue to be polite, I, your uncle, will no longer be polite!¡± Yang Chen could tell that Jin Ying and Jin Cheng were both generous people. If he continued to be polite, it would seem hypocritical. He said, ¡°In that case, I will obey respectfully!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you are doing the right thing Since you are staying at my Eldest Brother¡¯s place, how can I, as the Eldest Brother, let you suffer any grievances?¡± Jin Cheng laughed heartily, showing his unreserved magnanimity. Yang Chen did not hesitate and opened the Storage Bag handed to him by He Liancheng. He took one look and could not help but take a deep breath. Jin Ying¡¯s handwriting was so generous ¨C these Alchemy Materials were worth a fortune. Jin Ying said he would give them to Yang Chen, and he did. Yang Chen was secretly grateful. To be honest, these Alchemy Materials were quite useful to him. As Jin Ying said, how old was he? There is a limit to how wealthy he could be. Moreover, the treasures he obtained from Monster Beast Mountain had been used up, and the resources of the Horse-thief Gang were untouched, all left for the Yang family. As a result, although he possessed Alchemy skills, he could not refine any valuable pills. Jin Cheng¡¯s actions, however, temporarily relieved some of his worries. Yang Chen said, ¡°Thank you, Elder Jin!¡± Just as Jin Ying was about to say something, a guard suddenly rushed into the Great Hall. The guard hurried in with an embarrassed look, hesitated on the spot, not knowing what to say. Jin Ying¡¯s expression darkened ¨C this guard was being so rude, couldn¡¯t he see that he was entertaining an important guest? Jin Cheng, on the other hand, reacted promptly, ¡°Zhao Guard, what is the matter? You are panicked like this inside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion ¨C what kind of appearance is that!¡± Zhao Guard looked serious, glanced at Yang Chen and then whispered softly, ¡°Young Master, something terrible has happened, it¡¯s like this¡­¡± Soon, Zhao Guard explained the ins and outs of the matter. Yang Chen heard everything clearly, and his expression gradually turned ugly. ¡°That¡¯s the situation. Now the Huang Family is pointing their finger at Young Master Chen, claiming that he did this.¡± Zhao Guard said bitterly. ¡°Nonsense, Yang Chen has been staying in my City Lord¡¯s Mansion ever since he returned from the Secret Realm, how could he have killed Liu Taixing?¡± Jin Cheng was furious. Even with his broad-mindedness, he could not calm down upon hearing this news. This¡­ The news brought by the guard was indeed shocking ¨C it was because¡­ Liu Taixing had been killed. This all happened after the Secret Realm ended. Liu Taixing, displeased with his Junior Sister, returned to the Ming Emperor Sect alone. However, he was assassinated on the way there. His wounds were clearly caused by a spear. Death with one spear! Most importantly, the person responsible seemed to have deliberately tampered with the scene, even changing the True Qi fluctuations in the air to those of the Third Layer of Spirit Martial Realm. ¡°But the Huang Family doesn¡¯t think so. Now the news that Yang Chen killed a disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect is being spread throughout Liaocheng by the Huang Family.¡± Zhao Guard clenched his teeth. ¡°Preposterous, preposterous!¡± Jin Cheng was completely outraged. Yang Chen had returned to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion with him and had been there ever since. How could he have had the opportunity to kill Liu Taixing? Jin Ying leaned back and said, ¡°My son, don¡¯t worry, sort out the ins and outs of the matter first!¡± He Liancheng also heard Zhao Guard¡¯s words clearly and his expression darkened, ¡°City Lord, this is obviously someone trying to frame Young Master Chen! Liu Taixing¡¯s death is unfounded, and now the Huang Family is preemptively accusing Yang Chen of the murder and washing their hands of it.¡± Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°If Liu Taixing died, I would indeed be the one with the most motive to kill.¡± Zhao Guard couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°That¡¯s exactly what the rumors spread by the Huang Family are saying. They claim that you, Young Master Chen, had a disagreement with Liu Taixing that day, held a grudge, and sought the Damaged Spiritual Tool on his body. That¡¯s why you planned the murder. Now they want to report this to the Ming Emperor Sect and let them handle it.¡± ¡°What!¡± Jin Ying was finally startled, ¡°What does the Huang Family want to do!¡± It was a different matter if it involved the Ming Emperor Sect. ¡°The Huang Family is playing with fire!¡± He Liancheng hesitated, ¡°City Lord, is it possible that the Huang Family did it themselves and then deliberately framed Young Master Chen?¡± ¡°Impossible! Is the death of an Outer Sect disciple a small matter for the Ming Emperor Sect? If he died in a fight, it would be easy to handle. The key is that this involves intentional homicide ¨C it affects the face of Ming Emperor Sect. If he died without any explanation, it would be fine, but now he died near our Liaocheng, wouldn¡¯t the Ming Emperor Sect investigate? ¡± ¡°Not only will our City Lord¡¯s Mansion be investigated, but the Huang Family will not be spared from investigation! If they dare to do it, their true colors will be exposed sooner or later!¡± Jin Ying shouted. ¡°The Huang Family members are not fools, they wouldn¡¯t do that.¡± Yang Chen also felt that this matter was very strange. It wasn¡¯t very likely that it was done by Huang Chiyang and the Huang Family. Because Huang Chiyang does not have the guts. The crucial point is that the Huang Family has no reason to do this ¨C the person they invited was Liu Taixing to help them out. If Liu Taixing died, who would be the first to be held responsible by the Ming Emperor Sect? It would still be the Huang Family! Would they look for trouble themselves? But when Yang Chen thought about it, the question arose. Who is trying to frame me? He didn¡¯t think the matter was that simple. At this moment, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes. Although he wanted to kill Liu Taixing, he didn¡¯t want to be framed so easily! Killing someone and pushing the blame on him, making him take the fall ¨C it wasn¡¯t that simple! ¡°But the Huang Family¡¯s actions are too suspicious. How dare they go to the Ming Emperor Sect so quickly?¡± He Liancheng was puzzled, ¡°Aren¡¯t they afraid that the Ming Emperor Sect will blame them?¡± ¡°What they are doing now is indeed the best method. If they don¡¯t immediately go to the Ming Emperor Sect, and the Ming Emperor Sect investigates them later, it will be too late!¡± Jin Ying is very experienced and calmly said, ¡°Now the most important thing is not to investigate who the murderer is. It is difficult to find out the truth about the murderer. The most urgent thing to do now is to quickly help Young Master Chen clear his suspicion!¡± Since Jin Ying was Jin Cheng¡¯s father, he would definitely share a similar temperament with Jin Cheng. When faced with trouble, he would not be afraid either. It was obvious that Yang Chen was being framed and falsely accused.. Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Chapter 217: Leaving Liaocheng_l Chapter 220: Chapter 217: Leaving Liaocheng_l Translator: 549690339 Jin Cheng said solemnly, ¡°Father, this Liu Taixing is just an outer sect disciple from Ming Emperor Sect. If an inner disciple had died, and they investigate, we would not have anything to say. But for an outer sect disciple, would the Ming Emperor Sect go to such great lengths? Our City Lord¡¯s Mansion is not a place to be trifled with either. Protecting Brother Yang Chen, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, City Lord, many sect disciples were killed while undergoing training outside, but we didn¡¯t see any sect investigating it.¡± Jin Ying sighed, ¡°It¡¯s not the same. Indeed, many sect disciples were killed during their training outside, but who left evidence? And that is training ¨C the sect has allowed you to go out and temper yourself. If you die, it¡¯s because you¡¯re not as skilled as others. What about this Liu Taixing? He was invited to participate in the Secret Realm competition, representing the Ming Emperor Sect! ¡± ¡°Being killed while representing the Ming Emperor Sect is a slap in the face for them. The most crucial point is that after Liu Taixing¡¯s death, evidence was fabricated. If the Ming Emperor Sect comes to investigate, they will target our City Lord¡¯s Mansion, as well as the Huang Family and Sun Family of Zan City. When various pieces of evidence point to Yang Chen, what will our City Lord¡¯s Mansion do?¡± Jin Ying said in a low voice. ¡°Originally, the sect wanted to weaken the power of our City Lord¡¯s Mansion that belongs to Beishan Main City. Now that they have the opportunity, how can they not suppress you?¡± At this time, Zhao Guard spoke up with a brave face, ¡°The most crucial point is¡­¡± ¡°What is the key?¡± Jin Cheng was frustrated and anxious, feeling the seriousness of the situation. How could he be at ease? Zhao Guard sighed bitterly, ¡°The most crucial point is that the Dazzling Mind Bell on Liu Taixing¡¯s body is missing!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that natural? When he died, his treasures would have been plundered!¡± Jin Cheng was baffled. ¡°The key is that the Dazzling Mind Bell¡­ was borrowed by Liu Taixing at a great cost from Elder Qian, an inner sect expert from the Ming Emperor Sect. Although the Dazzling Mind Bell is a damaged spiritual tool, its value is not less than a genuine spirit weapon. If it could be repaired, it would be a supreme treasure. You could say it is Elder Qian¡¯s lifeblood.¡± Zhao Guard said with anguish, ¡®With the loss of the Dazzling Mind Bell, how can Elder Qian, who represents the Ming Emperor Sect, not pursue this matter to the end?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s face turned pale, his scalp tingling. All these factors indicated that the situation was far from being resolved easily! ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, Elder Jin Ying, I am causing you trouble.¡± Yang Chen sighed softly. Jin Ying waved his hand, ¡°Yang Chen, since you and Jin Cheng are brothers, I can¡¯t ignore you. Just stay at ease in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. I, Jin Ying, will certainly investigate this matter thoroughly and clear your name!¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder Jin Ying,¡± Yang Chen said respectfully. Jin Cheng also reassured, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry about it. Since this matter has nothing to do with you, the Ming Emperor Sect shouldn¡¯t try to take advantage of you. Just leave this to my father. Go back and rest for now!¡± ¡°It seems better that way.¡± Yang Chen nodded, not staying any longer, and turned to leave. Seeing Yang Chen leave, Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Father, this matter¡­ Yang Chen is one of the few friends I recognize. We must protect him at all costs!¡± ¡°Difficult¡­ difficult!¡± Jin Ying rubbed his eyebrows. He Liancheng said, ¡°City Lord, there should be some clues to this case.¡± ¡°Haha, investigate? How to investigate? If Liu Taixing hadn¡¯t died, it would be easy to investigate. But he¡¯s dead! How can you investigate when there¡¯s no one to confront the evidence?¡± Jin Ying pondered over and over, but still had no clue. At this moment, Yang Chen had returned to his resting place, deep in thought with his eyes closed. Seeing Gu Mingyue serving him tea, he sighed softly, his distress evident. This made Gu Mingyue feel a little heartache. She rarely saw her young master in such a state, and she couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°Young Master, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Sigh, I¡¯m in big trouble now.¡± Yang Chen stood up, his hands clasped behind his back. Being framed like this, there was little chance of proving his innocence, nor any way to investigate. The most crucial point was the Dazzling Mind Bell. If this matter involved an elder in the inner sect of the Ming Emperor Sect, would that elder take out his anger on a small Spirit Martial Realm like him for the sake of the Dazzling Mind Bell? At that time, would the City Lord¡¯s Mansion protect him or not? His concern was not for himself, but for the people around him. Would he have to wander and flee again? Yang Chen¡¯s expression was solemn, ¡°Ming Yue, pack up.¡± ¡°Young Master, what are you going to do?¡± Gu Mingyue couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°I can¡¯t stay in Liaocheng.¡± Yang Chen shook his head gently. The second day, Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue went to find Jin Cheng together. Seeing Yang Chen coming with Gu Mingyue, Jin Cheng was somewhat puzzled, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Jin Cheng, sit!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, his tone heavy. Although Jin Cheng was confused, he still said, ¡°Serve tea!¡± The maid next to him obediently served the tea. Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s expression, Jin Cheng¡¯s smile was bitter, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to take yesterday¡¯s matter to heart. My father has taken full responsibility for this matter and will certainly clear your name. Even if the Ming Emperor Sect can¡¯t give you justice, they can¡¯t just snatch people from under my father¡¯s hand!¡± ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, there is no need to go this far for me.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°I intend to leave Liaocheng.¡± ¡°No, this¡­¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what do you mean? Yang Chen said helplessly, ¡°I was framed, and I can¡¯t admit to that. But even so, what can I do now? I cannot let you and the City Lord¡¯s Mansion get involved.¡± ¡°How can this be considered getting involved?¡± Jin Cheng refused, ¡°My father is already investigating this matter, and there must be results.¡± ¡°There is no evidence to confront the dead, how could there be any results?¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°I don¡¯t believe that the Ming Emperor Sect, without any solid evidence, can do anything to you. My City Lord¡¯s Mansion is not vegetarian!¡± Jin Cheng shouted, his eyes firm. Jin Cheng had always valued his few friends and would always support them to the end! It was precisely because Yang Chen saw Jin Cheng¡¯s perseverance that he did not want to involve him any further. He sighed, ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, you¡¯re oversimplifying things. Indeed, there is no direct evidence of my involvement in Liu Taixing¡¯s murder. But when the time comes for the Ming Emperor Sect to investigate and find no results, isn¡¯t it normal for them to vent their anger on me? They don¡¯t mind weakening the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s power for this! When that time comes, will the City Lord¡¯s Mansion protect me or not?¡± ¡°Of course! Since you are my brother, I must protect you! ¡± Jin Cheng said without hesitation. ¡°But can Brother Jin Cheng protect me for a lifetime?¡± Yang Chen asked. Jin Cheng heard this and his voice came to a halt. Yes, could he protect Yang Chen for a lifetime? At this thought, Jin Cheng clenched his fists and slammed the table with force, ¡°Damn it, my heart is filled with hatred!¡± Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Chapter 218: Genius Selection Competition_l Chapter 221: Chapter 218: Genius Selection Competition_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen stood up with his hands behind his back: ¡°So, there is no need for me to involve the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± ¡°But if you leave now, won¡¯t it be equivalent to fleeing out of guilt? The person wasn¡¯t killed by you, but if you escape, it would seem like it was you who killed him.¡± Jin Cheng said worriedly. ¡°If I don¡¯t escape, am I not guilty?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold. He had seen the temperament of those major sects in his previous life. They were experts at bullying the weak and yielding to the strong. Would they care about a single human life when dealing with someone weaker than them? Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°If I don¡¯t leave, it will only make things difficult for the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Brother Jin Cheng, I am doing this because I consider you as a friend. If I didn¡¯t consider you a friend, I would have left this mess for you to deal with. If I leave, the Ming Emperor Sect will have ten thousand reasons not to bother the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± ¡°But if you leave, the Ming Emperor Sect will definitely not let it go when they find out. You will be truly unsafe outside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± Jin Cheng gritted his teeth. ¡°Haha, Brother Jin Cheng, have you forgotten my skills?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, since I want to leave, I must have my reasons. There are people who want to set me up and I won¡¯t let them get away with it. It will never be clear if I stay in Liaocheng. I¡¯m curious to see who wants to harm me.¡± As he said this, Yang Chen¡¯s voice grew colder, and his expression became much more severe. No one could be happy with a false label on their head. Actually, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t planned to stay in Liaocheng for long. He wouldn¡¯t be able to expose the conspiracy of the Canghai Sect Leader, He Shangfeng, and fulfill He Yunxiao¡¯s dying wish if he stayed in Liaocheng for the rest of his life. Leaving Liaocheng was something he had to do eventually, it¡¯s just that the timing had been moved up a bit. Jin Cheng was still uneasy, feeling extremely annoyed, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry. You stood up for my City Lord¡¯s Mansion, but now that there¡¯s trouble, we can¡¯t protect you completely. Instead, we let you fall on the outside, suffering such unfair treatment. I¡¯m no better than a beast!¡± Jin Cheng was filled with guilt right now. If it weren¡¯t for him, how would Yang Chen encounter such trouble? But now, he had no solution for this matter. Did he dare to say he could protect Yang Chen? Let alone him, even his father couldn¡¯t guarantee that. His father was powerful at the Origin Martial Realm, but any elder from the Ming Emperor Sect was also at the Origin Martial Realm! Some among them even had experts in the True Martial Realm! ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, you don¡¯t have to worry about it. This choice I make may not necessarily be a bad thing for me.¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°It¡¯s just that after I leave, I hope that Brother Jin Cheng would help me look after the Yang Family in the Great Wilderness.¡± ¡°Definitely!¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s expression was determined: ¡°Yang Chen, as an elder brother, I am already very sorry to you. I will not let the Yang family suffer any harm. Anyone who wants to touch the Yang family has to step over my body first! ¡± Jin Cheng sighed and then thought of something: ¡°Yang Chen, if you leave Liaocheng, the Ming Emperor Sect will definitely think that you are fleeing out of guilt, and they will never let you go. The Ming Emperor Sect has a huge influence, so if you want to find a place to settle down, I, as your elder brother, have a foolproof method.¡± ¡°Oh, what method?¡± Yang Chen was very curious. If there was a foolproof plan, he didn¡¯t mind listening to it. ¡°Very simple, the Genius Selection Competition held by North Mountain Main City!¡± Jin Cheng said. ¡°Genius Selection Competition, what is that?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled. Jin Cheng explained carefully: ¡°This is actually related to the turnover of the new and old generations in North Mountain Main City. North Mountain Main City governs North Mountain County and their recruitment conditions are very strict. However, if they don¡¯t recruit people, the good candidates will be taken by those sects over time!¡± ¡°There was a period when North Mountain Main City experienced a generational gap in the turnover of the old and new generations. This made North Mountain Main City realize the crisis, and since then, they have held the Genius Selection Competition once every hundred years under the name of the leader of North Mountain County!¡± ¡°Oh, there is such a thing?¡± Yang Chen became interested. Jin Cheng continued: ¡°In this Genius Selection Competition, the first place winner will be rewarded with treasures personally provided by North Mountain Main City. The value of the treasures is incalculable. Of course, achieving outstanding results in the first few places is difficult, and most geniuses don¡¯t aim for that. There are too many demon-level geniuses in the entire North Mountain County.¡± ¡°So what are they aiming for?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°They¡¯re aiming to be taken by those major sects.¡± Jin Cheng said with a thousand emotions: ¡°This Genius Selection Competition consists of a basic competition, a knockout competition, and other various events. As long as one performs excellently in these events and catches the attention of the sects, they will naturally be accepted by the sects!¡± At this point, Jin Cheng said solemnly, ¡°If you perform well, you will attract many sects to fight for you. Each Genius Selection Competition has scenes of bloody battles among the sects. Those who rank higher will even be favored by the North Mountain Main City and the massive forces like the Canghai Sect. If you, Brother Yang Chen, shine in this competition, and are taken under the wing of a supreme sect, the threat of the Ming Emperor Sect will be insignificant.¡± ¡°Aside from that, there are also some powerful loose cultivators who will try to take disciples in the selection competition and snatch good talents from North Mountain Main City.¡± This made Yang Chen slightly stunned, and what Jin Cheng said did not seem like a bad way out. Jin Cheng, feeling guilty, naturally did not want Yang Chen to suffer any loss: ¡°Moreover, anyone from North Mountain County can participate in this Genius Selection Competition regardless of their background. The only pity is that the age must be under eighteen, and one must have at least the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm in martial arts cultivation. Brother, you are past that age. Otherwise, even if I knew it would be humiliating, I would try to take a chance at the Genius Selection Competition. If I succeeded, I would be favored by the North Mountain Main City, and my father¡¯s position in Liaocheng would be secure.¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°In that case, this Genius Selection Competition sounds like an unprecedented grand event, with any genius under eighteen who has entered the Spirit Martial Realm participating. The scale of this competition is quite astonishing. ¡± ¡°It¡¯s an astonishing scale, and an equally great opportunity to rise to prominence. In the past, there was a genius who reached the ninth level of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of eighteen, and both the North Mountain Main City and several major sects went crazy for him. The first level assessment, the basic competition, will be held in two months! Brother Yang Chen, with your talent, you will definitely shine in this competition!¡± Jin Cheng said solemnly. ¡°Thank you, Brother Jin Cheng, for pointing out a way. I will definitely attend this basic competition.¡± Yang Chen said. Hearing this, Jin Cheng took out a jade pendant from his bosom: ¡°This token represents your origin in Liaocheng, and you will need it when you participate in the competition. Brother Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t helped you much.¡± As he said this, Jin Cheng gritted his teeth, the guilt on his face unmistakable! Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 219: Song Family Caravan_l Chapter 222: Chapter 219: Song Family Caravan_l Translator: 549690339 In order to help Yang Chen, Jin Cheng racked his brains. In the end, Jin Cheng even managed to get some protective treasures and a large number of Spirit Stones for travel expenses from his father to give to Yang Chen. At first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan to accept it, but in the end, seeing Jin Cheng¡¯s determination, Yang Chen reluctantly shook his head. If he didn¡¯t accept it now, Jin Cheng would probably not be at ease, so he took Jin Cheng¡¯s kindness. Afterward, Jin Cheng helped Yang Chen arrange an identity for departure. In the end, Jin Cheng fabricated an identity for Yang Chen, allowing him to join the caravan of a family from Liaocheng going to the faraway MO City. With the caravan departing, he could deceive the Huang Family and avoid them causing trouble again in order to please Ming Emperor Sect. And so¡­ Three days later, a caravan heading to MO City for trade left Liaocheng grandly with no one knowing that Yang Chen left Liaocheng in such a secretive manner. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know that less than five days after he left Liaocheng, people from the Ming Emperor Sect arrived in the city and headed straight to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The man leading them was none other than Elder Qian of the Ming Emperor Sect, who had lost the Dazzling Mind Bell. Elder Qian didn¡¯t bother to investigate and went straight to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to look for people. Unfortunately, even after turning Liaocheng upside down, the Ming Emperor Sect still couldn¡¯t find any trace of Yang Chen. How would Elder Qian know that Yang Chen had already left Liaocheng by then? In just five days, they had only covered 50% of the journey from Liaocheng to Mo City. As the caravan rested, Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue sat in a corner among the resting people and horses, silent, observing their surroundings. ¡°Brother Yang, here, have some water!¡± At this point, an eleven or twelve-year-old boy ran over, holding a water sack and said with a grin. Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue sat on a haystack together, watching the boy approach. Yang Chen smiled faintly, saying ¡°Didn¡¯t I already say it¡¯s unnecessary? ¡°How could it be? The caravan has been on the road for five days straight, and anyone would be starving and thirsty,¡± the boy said with a worried face. This made Yang Chen laugh involuntarily. He had reached the Spirit Martial Realm now, and could rely entirely on Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi for sustenance ¨C why would he need to drink water? However, Yang Chen still accepted the boy¡¯s kindness, took the water sack, took a sip, and immediately handed it to Gu Mingyue. ¡°Ming Yue, you should replenish your fluids too.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Gu Mingyue nodded with a smile. At this moment, Yang Chen sat pondering, calculating in his mind. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, the Ming Emperor Sect should have arrived in Liaocheng by now,¡± Yang Chen murmured. His appearance here today was naturally arranged by Jin Cheng. ¡®I¡¯ms caravan Delongea to tne song Family¡¯s cnamDer or commerce In Liaocheng, which had a cooperative relationship with the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The Song Family¡¯s Chamber of Commerce went to MO City every year to purchase goods, aiming to stock up and continue their business in Liaocheng. Such caravans were commonplace and not unusual. With Jin Cheng¡¯s status, it was not difficult to get Yang Chen into such a caravan. Firstly, the Song Family¡¯s Chamber of Commerce going to MO City had many people and a strong influence, so there would not be too many bandits or mountain thieves causing trouble on the way. Secondly, he needed a cover to leave Liaocheng without being noticed. Otherwise, with the Huang Family around, it would not be easy for him to leave Liaocheng without any trouble. This caravan naturally served that purpose. However, to keep it low-key and avoid detection, the identity Jin Cheng arranged for him was much more modest. People in the Song Family Caravan just thought him to be an ordinary person who had paid Spirit Stones to accompany the team. At first, people in the Song Family Caravan were curious about him and many came to inquire about his background. Later, when they learned that Yang Chen had some small wealth from the Great Wilderness, their faces showed contempt and didn¡¯t talk to Yang Chen anymore. This caused most of the people who knew Yang Chen¡¯s status not even planning to sit with him, seemingly feeling that sitting with someone from the Great Wilderness would lower their value. Some of them had ulterior motives towards Gu Mingyue, as there were no women in the caravan. Quite a few people started harboring ill intentions when they saw Gu Mingyue¡¯s beauty. However, as the caravan moved forward, there were rules, so these people didn¡¯t act for the time being. That being said, the boy in front of him was an exception. Over the past few days, the boy was the only one who didn¡¯t despise his status. On the contrary, he quickly became familiar with Yang Chen. The boy¡¯s name was Song Chen, and he was eleven years old. Although Song Chen was born in the Song Family, his status was much lower. He was the son of a lesser concubine of the Family Head, who had not been favored and died a few years ago. Naturally, Song Chen had little to nothing in the Song Family. Not only was he disliked, but he was also bullied, just like Yang Chen¡¯s situation in the Yang Family. However, Song Chen did not complain about it. Instead, his demeanor was cheerful, looking down on Yang Chen¡¯s status in no way and quickly becoming close to him. At this moment, Song Chen looked into the distance: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, look! That¡¯s our Song Family¡¯s number one genius, Song Jianjun! He¡¯s only 18 years old and has already reached the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. I wish I could be like him one day.¡± Yang Chen glanced at where Song Chen was pointing, raising his eyebrows slightly. The person Song Chen pointed to was a 17 or 18-year-old young man with a handsome and elegant appearance. He stood in the crowd with his hands on his back, like the center of attention. His demeanor held a hint of arrogance, clearly enjoying the feeling. Yang Chen remembered him. As Song Chen had said, Song Jianjun was the Song Family¡¯s number one genius. But Yang Chen¡¯s impression of him was not based on his talent, but rather on the fact that, from time to time, he looked at Gu Mingyue without scruples ¨C which Yang Chen found very repulsive. But with Yang Chen¡¯s discernment, could reaching the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of 18 be considered something? As long as Song Jianjun didn¡¯t make any excessive moves, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t care. With Song Chen¡¯s voice lingering in his ears, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°One day, you will also be like him.¡± As Yang Chen spoke, he etched something onto a jade slip with his finger. Song Chen¡¯s smile was bitter. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to comfort me. I know my own weight. To reach Brother Song Jianjun¡¯s level is nothing but a luxury to me.¡± ¡°Who said I¡¯m comforting you? Maybe one day, your brilliance will indeed outshine Song Jianjun¡¯s.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up. He was telling the truth ¨C Song Chen truly had that talent. It¡¯s just that no one in the Song Family had discovered this talent in Song Chen.. Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter 220: Come Be My Maid_l Chapter 223: Chapter 220: Come Be My Maid_l Translator: 549690339 The reason why he was so close with this young man was not because the young man didn¡¯t look down on him single-sidedly. If it was just that, he would only chat with the other party a few times at most and they wouldn¡¯t become close. The reason for this was entirely because of Song Chen¡¯s talent. Song Chen indeed had no talent for martial arts, and like his previous life, he had no aptitude for cultivation, a complete martial arts waste. However, according to his observation, Song Chen had another talent, which was alchemy. Yes, Song Chen had a unique talent in alchemy. Because he unexpectedly had the Body of Capturing Souls that many alchemists dreamed of having. When Yang Chen initially discovered that Song Chen had the Body of Capturing Souls, he was shocked and astonished. He didn¡¯t expect such a physique to appear in such a small place! The Body of Capturing Souls can completely ignore the huge consumption of Divine Soul Power during alchemy, and is hailed as a divine body by alchemists! Yes, martial arts has divine bodies, and alchemy has divine bodies too! As everyone knows, alchemy requires a huge expenditure of Divine Soul Power. If the Sea of Consciousness cannot support it, then at most one or two furnaces of elixirs can be refined. Without enough Soul Energy, it would be difficult to refine any more. In his previous life, Yang Chen relied on a treasure called the Divine Soul Jade Pendant, which allowed him to ignore the soul consumption while refining elixirs. However, such treasures were extremely difficult to find, and Yang Chen could only get it by chance. Eventually, Hua Wanru obviously took advantage of the Divine Soul Jade Pendant. Similar to the Divine Soul Jade Pendant, the Body of Capturing Souls was even rarer. No need to worry about Divine Soul Power, and alchemy can be practiced. This means that as long as such people want and materials are enough, any number of elixirs can be refined. This does not mean that Song Chen will become a high-level alchemist in the future, because the realm he had relied on was not his physique but his comprehension. But this was already astonishing enough. With the help of the Body of Capturing Souls, Song Chen was like an alchemy machine. For example, if a Third Grade Alchemist can refine three furnaces of elixirs in one day, Song Chen could refine one hundred or even a thousand furnaces in a day. As long as he had enough materials, he had this ability. If discovered by other major sects, they would surely treat Song Chen as a treasure. In the face of Song Chen, what did Song Jianjun, an 18-year-old Spirit Martial Stage, count for? He¡¯s not even worthy to carry their shoes. However, this matter was too shocking to tell, so he just had the thought of mentoring him and chatting with Song Chen a few more times. If Song Chen¡¯s temperament and temper could really satisfy him, he might not be unwilling to help the other party. ¡°Brother Yang, you don¡¯t have to make fun of me. I have no status in the Song family, and no one respects me. Oh, by the way, Brother Yang Chen, what are you carving on this jade slip?¡± Song Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yang Chen smiled and didn¡¯t say a word. If one looked carefully, one could find that Yang Chen was carving the ¡®Alchemy Treasure Technique¡¯ on this jade slip. This was his experience as an entry-level alchemist in the past. If Song Chen could satisfy him, he wouldn¡¯t mind giving this item to Song Chen and giving him a chance at creation. As he was lost in thought, suddenly, Song Jianjun and the others, who had been brought up by Song Chen, actually walked towards Yang Chen. This made Yang Chen raise his eyebrows, and his intuition told him that the group of Song Jianjun had no good intentions. On the contrary, Song Chen was extremely surprised, ¡°Brother Yang, Brother Song Jianjun is coming towards us. Speaking of which, Brother Yang Chen, I heard from others that you had reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer at the age of fourteen or fifteen. If you reach eighteen, you might be able to enter the Spirit Martial Realm too, right?¡± ¡°Entering the Spirit Martial Realm is not that simple. Do you think this is a game?¡± Song Jianjun led several Song family followers over. Those followers sneered with disdain. ¡°Can this kid reach the Spirit Martial Realm at eighteen?¡± ¡°What a joke, it¡¯s just another toad trying to eat swan meat.¡± Song Jianjun¡¯s face was also full of displeasure. If everyone could become a Spirit Martial Stage at the age of eighteen, then what superiority would his own Spirit Martial Stage have? ¡°Brother Song¡­¡± Song Chen¡¯s face looked a bit bad when he heard the mockery. He had not interacted much with Song Jianjun, and he was already used to the cold ridicule of others, but Song Jianjun was his idol, and he didn¡¯t think Song Jianjun would be like the others. However, Song Jianjun spoke indifferently, ¡°Alright, get out of the way. Associating with a Great Wilderness person is simply disgraceful!¡± ¡°Haha, Song Chen, you really can¡¯t change your [insert offensive word]. You always go up to people to make friends with and care for them. You are so close with a Great Wilderness person, we can see what you are really made of. A waste is still a waste. Today we didn¡¯t come to find you, just stand aside!¡± one of Song Jianjun¡¯s followers scolded. ¡°You, you guys!¡± Song Chen¡¯s face flushed with anger. But was he capable of resisting? He was pushed aside by a few people with just a light touch. Yang Chen was much calmer, watching the group walking towards them, he didn¡¯t even stand up, and lazily said, ¡°I don¡¯t know what kind of teachings you have, coming here with such a great show of force?¡± Naturally, he had no fear of these few people. Frankly, as long as he wanted, the most powerful individual in the whole caravan was only a Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, which was not enough to pose a threat to him. As long as he was willing, he, along with the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and the Demonic Python, could easily sweep the entire caravan. However, leaving Liaocheng and heading to MO City, he needed to rely on this caravan to avoid some unnecessary trouble. But who would have thought that trouble still came to him. Song Jianiun didn¡¯t even look at Yang Chen, as if he thought Yang Chen was not worthy of talking to him, instead, he glanced at Gu Mingyue: ¡°Miss, the moonlight tonight is so bright and clear, I don¡¯t know if you would be interested in taking a leisurely walk with me to admire the beauty of the moon?¡± Yang Chen laughed. How lowly could Song Jianjun¡¯s dogs¡¯ eyes be to look down on others so much that he directly ignored him? Gu Mingyue was extremely disgusted with Song Jianjun. She couldn¡¯t stand others talking about Yang Chen and shouted, ¡°I¡¯m not interested, get lost!¡± Hearing this, Song Jianjun¡¯s face darkened: ¡°Miss, people should always think about climbing up in life. What future will you have following such a waste? What can he give you? I am the future successor of the Song family. If you become my maid, you will be my concubine in the future.. I will give you whatever you want, and you will have endless wealth and honor!¡± Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Chapter 221: Song Jianjun ‘s Challenge_l Chapter 224: Chapter 221: Song Jianjun ¡®s Challenge_l Translator: 549690339 In his eyes, it was an honor for Gu Mingyue to be his concubine. In theory, Gu Mingyue should be kneeling and begging him! Song Jianjun was annoyed in his heart. Their Chamber of Commerce had their rules. In order to avoid being targeted by bandits and mountain thieves during their journey, their merchant group members did not bring their women with them. Even if they did, there were very few. At most, there would only be a few. This made him have no access to women for five days in a row, and he was already impatient. When he saw Gu Mingyue¡¯s serious and pretty face, he was naturally moved and wanted to have some fun in the carriage during the journey. His eyes naturally focused on Gu Mingyue, trying to find an opportunity to get her. He thought that his status would be taken into consideration by Gu Mingyue and that if he made a move, she would be delighted. But who would have thought that Gu Mingyue was completely indifferent. He didn¡¯t mind telling Gu Mingyue about his identity in the Song family, letting her know who he was. On normal days, when his title as the number one genius of the Song family was mentioned, countless maidservants would be enchanted. He didn¡¯t believe that Gu Mingyue could resist! But to his astonishment, Gu Mingyue was completely indifferent. On the contrary, she became even more annoyed and scolded, ¡°My young master is not a waste, you are the waste. My young master is a genius!¡± ¡°Haha, what did she say? She said this kid is a genius?¡± ¡°Hahaha, did I hear wrong? Can anyone be called a genius now?¡± Song Jianjun also laughed, ¡°You say he¡¯s a genius? That¡¯s good. It seems you¡¯re blind. Let me tell you now, what a real genius is. I believe you¡¯ll know later, how foolish it is to follow such a waste.¡± After saying this, Song Jianjun looked at Yang Chen and sneered, ¡°Kid, do you dare to compete with me?¡± He believed that as long as he destroyed Yang Chen¡¯s image in Gu Mingyue¡¯s heart in front of her, Gu Mingyue would know how brilliant he was. ¡°Not interested.¡± Yang Chen yawned. ¡°Are you afraid?¡± Song Jianjun looked at Yang Chen arrogantly, and then glanced at Gu Mingyue, as if to tell her that their young master was afraid as well. She didn¡¯t know that Gu Mingyue didn¡¯t take this Song Jianjun seriously at all. Having followed her young master, what big event hadn¡¯t she seen? Even the young master of the Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion treated her young master with great respect. Was this young master of the Liaocheng Commerce Association even more powerful than the City Lord¡¯s Mansion? When Yang Chen heard Song Jianjun¡¯s challenge, he smiled faintly, ¡°Afraid? You¡¯re overestimating yourself. In fact, you¡¯re simply not worthy of me making a move. To put it simply, don¡¯t even bother peeing to see what kind of person you are.¡± ¡°You!¡± Song Jianjun was furious. A follower quickly advised, ¡°Eldest Brother, don¡¯t be angry. There are rules in the team, not to strike outsiders traveling with our group, or it will affect our Chamber of Commerce¡¯s reputation. There will be plenty of chances to deal with this kid.¡± This made Song Jianjun gradually calm down. Hearing the voices of several people whispering in his ears, the corners of his mouth raised. That¡¯s right, why was he in a hurry? There were plenty of opportunities to slowly kill this kid. Song Jianjun sneered and threatened, ¡°Let you be happy for a few more days.¡± Yang Chen grinned, completely unconcerned. If it had been his usual temperament, he would not have let Song Jianjun humiliate him. But things were different now. For one thing, he didn¡¯t want to cause trouble and reveal any clues to the Ming Emperor Sect. Secondly, and most importantly, he wanted to test Song Chen. At this moment, Song Chen was quite shocked. He originally thought that the genius he admired and worshipped would be courteous to him, but he didn¡¯t expect that the genius he thought of would be just like those who humiliated him. This was a major blow to anyone. If Yang Chen had made a move just now, Song Chen¡¯s experience of this blow would have been nothing.lf he didn¡¯t act, Song Chen¡¯s inner struggle would become more serious. For an alchemist, a strong mind is the most important thing. That unwavering self-confidence is something that an alchemist must possess. He was testing whether Song Chen could come out of the gloom he had just experienced. ¡°Hm?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. Song Chen didn¡¯t disappoint him. Seeing Song Chen walking towards himself, Yang Chen smiled lightly, ¡°So, have you figured it out?¡± ¡°Big Brother Yang Chen, I want to be a powerful one, but I don¡¯t want to become like Song Jianjun. Do the powerful ones really have to suppress the weak ones in order to be considered powerful?¡± Song Chen was still young and naturally, couldn¡¯t understand many things. ¡°Song Jianjun doesn¡¯t even qualify as a powerful one.¡± Yang Chen said gently. True powerful ones would not prove themselves to be powerful by suppressing others. Using the term ¡®powerful¡¯ on Song Chen? That would be an insult to the powerful ones. ¡°But can I really become a powerful one?¡± Song Chen was filled with self-doubt. Yang Chen grinned: ¡°Strength depends on the heart. If you understand this, one day you will achieve it.¡± Song Chen furrowed his brow, savoring Yang Chen¡¯s words. Another four days passed in the blink of an eye. During these four days, Song Jianjun surprisingly didn¡¯t harass Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe that Song Jianjun would give up so easily, guessing that the other party was planning to make a move on him after they entered MO City. He didn¡¯t pay any attention to the other party, concentrating on his cultivation while following the pace of the caravan. ¡°After tonight, we¡¯ll reach MO City tomorrow, everyone stay alert.¡± The Sixth Level Spirit Martial Realm master who was leading the caravan stood at the front, spreading out his soul, patrolling vigilantly, and said, ¡°The closer we get to MO City, the more bandits there are, so don¡¯t slack off!¡± The people in the caravan had years of experience in wandering through the jianghu, and no one would take the leader¡¯s words lightly. And so, as night fell and the moon hung high in the sky. Gu Mingyue was resting in the carriage, while Yang Chen sat on a haystack outside, meditating and cultivating. Comparatively, Song Chen was much more miserable. He had no status in the Song family, so while others were either riding horses or sitting in carriages, he had been walking the whole way. For someone like Song Chen who had no martial arts cultivation foundation, such a long journey was no doubt challenging, but to Yang Chen¡¯s delight, Song Chen had indeed persevered. Moreover, with Song Chen¡¯s Body of Capturing Souls, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but admire his talent. He took out a jade slip and carved an Alchemy Treasure Technique on it with his finger, his lips curling up. Regardless, it was fate that Song Chen met him. As his thoughts were swirling, suddenly, Yang Chen let out a soft exclamation: ¡°Rainbow, you said someone is approaching?¡± ¡°Yes, a large group of people and horses, seems like the bandits mentioned by the leader. The leader of them is also at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and the others are not too impressive, only around the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s cultivation. However, looking at the numbers, if they launch a strong attack, this caravan will surely suffer heavy losses!¡± Rainbow said cheerfully, not really concerned about it. With the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Demonic Python on their side, those at the Fifth and Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm didn¡¯t pose much of a problem.. Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Chapter 222: Gu Mingyue Being Targeted_l Chapter 225: Chapter 222: Gu Mingyue Being Targeted_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was quite interested, spreading his soul perception around. Though it was not as accurate as Rainbow¡¯s, he still noticed some trickery going on. Considering that he still needed these chambers of commerce to enter MO City, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind giving a reminder. Seeing that the team leader was completely unaware of the surroundings, he sighed helplessly and sent a sound transmission message: ¡°Captain Song Chang, there are people hiding in the dark preparing an ambush. You should be careful.¡± His transmission was very subtle, so Captain Song Chang of course had no idea who it was from. For this reason, it caused Song Chang to be surprised: ¡°Who is His shout alarmed the bandits that were hiding in the dark. Once those bandits showed a slight disturbance, Song Chang observed it very clearly, and realized that there were ambushes around. He shouted out loud: ¡°You sneaky cowards, get out here!¡± Song Chang¡¯s yell was like thunder on a clear day, and it woke up the rest of the merchant team members and alarmed the hidden bandits. Seeing that they had been discovered by Song Chang, these bandits no longer planned to hide. ¡°Not bad, not bad!¡± A burly man led several bandits out: ¡°Your merchant team does have some skills. This old man has a treasure that specializes in hiding his presence, yet you still managed to detect some clues. Heh heh, since we¡¯ve been discovered, let¡¯s not waste time. It¡¯s simple, this territory is mine. To pass through, pay the toll: ten women plus 50,000 spirit stones. Guards of the merchant team, you shouldn¡¯t be stingy, right?¡± Song Chang was furious when these bandits made such a huge demand: ¡°Do you take my Song Family Chamber of Commerce for easy pickings?¡± 50,000 spirit stones? Was he joking? The bandit apparently didn¡¯t expect the Song Family Chamber of Commerce to really negotiate with them, he was only making some preparations to start a fight. Seeing that Song Chang was not someone to mess with, the gang leader of the mountain bandits immediately shouted: ¡°Attack, take down the strongest one first! ¡± This gang leader of the mountain bandits was also a Sixth Level master of the Spirit Martial Realm. He was awe-inspiring and astonishing upon taking action. However, Yang Chen was quite surprised. ¡°Interesting. These bandits are clever, they split up into two groups. Looks like they¡¯re playing a game of luring the tiger away from the mountain. I just don¡¯t Imow if Song Chang can see through their tactics.¡± Yang Chen thought in amazement. As he had guessed, the Song Family Caravan was well-prepared, with a Sixth Level master overseeing all the guards, and many Third and Fourth Level guards. When they took action, they outnumbered these mountain bandits. In a short time, the mountain bandits were defeated and couldn¡¯t support the situation any longer. At this moment, the gang leader of the mountain bandits immediately shouted: ¡°The wind is tight, retreat¡­ Ha ha, what can you do to us?¡± Those mountain bandits retreated as soon as they said, leaving Song Chang fuming with anger. If they didn¡¯t kill all the bandits today, wouldn¡¯t the Song Family Chamber of Commerce be targeted again by these bandits when they returned to MO City in the future? Thinking of this, Song Chang didn¡¯t hesitate and ordered: ¡°Chase them!¡± In an instant, the majority of the Song Family members left to chase the bandits. ¡°As expected!¡± Yang Chen shook his head. Song Chang had fallen for their trick. However, other people from the Song Family didn¡¯t seem to think so. Especially Song Jianjun, who sneered: ¡°Do these horse bandits think they can rob from our Song Family Chamber of Commerce? They¡¯re delusional! Our Song Family can¡¯t be schemed against by some insignificant people. A bunch of bandits with only courage and no strategy!¡± ¡°Yes, Eldest Brother, these mountain bandits are too weak. As soon as Captain Song Chang took action, they all escaped in disarray. Haha.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen shook his head. These people didn¡¯t even know they were heading towards death? As he had expected, several astonishing auras suddenly descended. ¡°Ha ha, we mountain bandits only have courage and no strategy? Kid, you¡¯re the one who just said that, right?¡± Accompanied with the voice, a dozen more figures descended from the sky. All of them wore similar clothing to the earlier bandits, and upon closer inspection, they were all at the Third or Fourth Stage of the Spirit Martial Realm. With the forces currently defending the Song Family Chamber of Commerce, it was natural that they wouldn¡¯t be able to resist these bandits. Even a fool like Song Jianjun was able to discern this much. Seeing the mountain bandits, his face turned pale and he couldn¡¯t even think about using any of his usual skills. In just a moment, Song Jianjun was subdued. Although Song Jianjun was the number one genius of the Song Family, he had been captured, and the other guards were stunned. ¡°Heh heh, this kid is your Song Family¡¯s genius, right? You guards stop moving, or else I¡¯ll kill him!¡± The scar-faced bandit leader sneered. Seeing Song Jianjun being captured, the few guards who had some strength to resist instantly exposed their weaknesses, and the other bandits seized the opportunity, subduing the remaining guards on the spot and then blood was spilled, and the guards were beheaded. Yang Chen saw everything and sighed in his heart. There was no hope for this Song Jianjun to help, it was good enough that he wasn¡¯t causing any more trouble. In fact, with Song Jianjun¡¯s abilities, as long as he reacted quickly and hid behind the caravan guards, even if he were caught, it wouldn¡¯t be on the spot. As long as Song Jianjun didn¡¯t get caught, those guards would still have the ability to resist. By the time the main force of the Song Family Caravan who were chasing the bandits returned, the plot of the bandits would have fallen apart. But the problem was that Song Jianjun, the Song Family¡¯s number one genius, had been captured. The guards hesitated, not knowing whether to take action or not. In this tight situation, they were indecisive, and as a result, they were easily slaughtered by the bandits. At this time, Song Jianjun was even more scared, pleading for mercy: ¡°Please spare me, Bandit Brothers, please don¡¯t kill me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, pretty boy, we won¡¯t kill you,¡± the bandits taunted as they slapped Song Jianjun¡¯s face, causing a clear slapping sound. The humiliation turned Song Jianjun¡¯s face red and swollen, and he didn¡¯t have the courage to fight back. ¡°Kid, honestly answer, we don¡¯t want anything else, all the goods here belong to me. And, where are the women?¡± The bandits licked their lips: ¡°Your merchant teams are rich, and ha ha, the women you bring with you are all beautiful!¡± Hearing this, where would Song Jianjun dare to be vague? He pointed to Yang Chen¡¯s side and shouted: ¡°There, there¡¯s a woman there. Bandit Brothers, look at that woman, she¡¯s like a beautiful flower and the moon itself, she will definitely satisfy you guys.¡± Gu Mingyue glared at Song Jianjun in disgust and angrily said, ¡°You¡¯re a beast!¡± The bandits looked at Gu Mingyue one by one and laughed. ¡°Oh wow, such a pretty lady?¡± Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Chapter 223: The Power of Thunderbolt Style_l Chapter 226: Chapter 223: The Power of Thunderbolt Style_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Hahaha, beautiful!¡± ¡°Good, capture her and give her to our gang leader as his wife. Surely he will reward us.¡± The scar-faced bandit grinned sinisterly and walked towards Gu Mingyue lecherously. ¡°Eldest Brother Yang Chen¡­¡± Song Chen stared at Yang Chen nervously and shouted, ¡°Stay away from them!¡± ¡°Kid, get lost!¡± One of the bandits kicked Song Chen away. Song Jianjun also scolded, ¡°Worthless trash, shut up!¡± If these bandits were to set their sights on Gu Mingyue, that meant they wouldn¡¯t target him, and he could save himself. Why would he let Song Chen hinder their actions? In his eyes, Yang Chen was just useless, and the life of an ordinary man couldn¡¯t be more important than the life of a genius like him, right? Seeing this scene, Yang Chen scoffed. He was moved by Song Chen¡¯s actions but still yawned lazily, ¡°Song Chen is right. I suggest you¡¯d better not come any closer!¡± ¡°What did he say!¡± ¡°What¡¯s this kid talking about?¡± ¡°Hahahaha!¡± ¡°So interesting, it¡¯s as if he¡¯s warning us not to go there.¡± The scar-faced bandit had the most malicious laugh, shaking his head, ¡®What, planning to play hero and save the girl? Originally, we weren¡¯t interested in you weaklings, but since you want to be a hero, we¡¯ll have to take your head.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything but casually released his Martial Arts aura. Boom! Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. Feeling Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts aura, the bandits widened their eyes, ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level!¡± ¡°Second Master, this kid has some ability. To have reached the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level at such a young age, I¡¯m afraid even the inner disciples of the major sects are no better.¡± Second Master¡¯s face twisted in anger, ¡°Indeed he has some skill, but it¡¯s merely the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. How dare he hinder our plans, he¡¯ll die all the same!¡± The Second Master was furious. Although he was somewhat surprised by Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, after all, Yang Chen was only at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. There were many experts at the Fourth Level and plenty at the Second and Third Level in their group. Killing Yang Chen shouldn¡¯t be difficult, right? ¡°Hmph, kid, you are indeed a genius, but it¡¯s a pity that¡¯s all you are. I love killing geniuses the most!¡± The second master roared and was about to take action. Who cares which sect¡¯s genius he was? There were many geniuses practicing outside. Killing him today, as long as they didn¡¯t leak the information, who would know? Seeing this, Yang Chen sighed. If these people insisted on taking action, there was nothing he could do. ¡°Let me practice my newly mastered Thunderbolt Style on you!¡± Yang Chen held his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. Just as the Second Master was about to act, in an instant, Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was wrapped in buzzing electric light, swirling around the spear. Holding this electric spear, Yang Chen felt intense heroism and immediately thrust it forward. Puchi! The lightning seemed like a thunder snake that shot out directly. The speed was so fast that it was impossible for the eyes to capture. In an instant, blood splattered. Just one move, only one move. When they looked at the Second Master again, he had already become a bloody mess, a complete corpse. ¡°Second Master!¡± ¡°Second Master!¡± At this moment, the entire scene was shocked. Honestly, nobody in the Song Family caravan respected Yang Chen. None of them thought that Yang Chen was very strong. Talking to a person from the Great Wilderness like Yang Chen was beneath their status. However, they could never have imagined that Yang Chen would be so powerful! That fierce mountain bandit, the Second Master, was killed in just one move. Thunderbolt Style, a name truly worthy of the Thunderbolt. The most shocked was undoubtedly Song Jianjun. At first, when he saw that Yang Chen was actually a spiritual martial realm expert, his heart was already stunned. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s age, he immediately felt a sense of defeat. Compared to Yang Chen, what kind of genius was he? Right now, with one move from Yang Chen, the Second Master was instantly killed. Recalling how he had once provoked Yang Chen and tried to harm Yang Chen¡¯s maid¡­ Still want to compete with Yang Chen? He was seeking death back then! Compared to Song Jianjun, Song Chen¡¯s expression was rich with excitement, staring at Yang Chen in disbelief with wide eyes. Those bandits were completely frightened, only the Third Master reacted the fastest, yelling, ¡°Don¡¯t panic, everybody attack together! Kill this kid!¡± For a while, more than a dozen bandits joined forces to try to besiege Yang Chen. Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression was indifferent. In an instant, he used the Thunderbolt Style, the lightning flickering on his spear, spreading directly around him. A series of thunder snakes suddenly rushed out with unparalleled destructive power, making people shudder in fear. Just by touching these electric lights, the bandits were instantly bombarded, their bodies becoming a bloody mess. Yang Chen didn¡¯t even use any strength but was able to instantly kill four or five bandits just by using the lightning¡¯s power. At this moment, the bandits were completely terrified. Was this kid even human? A Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level expert, who hadn¡¯t even faltered against so many bandits with a similar cultivation level, not only did not lose, but also annihilated them without a trace. ¡°Retreat, retreat!¡± The Third Master couldn¡¯t keep calm any longer and turned around to run. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t planning to chase them. Catching these bandits held no meaning for him; he wanted to keep a low profile now. However, the people from the caravan didn¡¯t think the same way. At this moment, the people in the caravan stared blankly at Yang Chen, staring at him as if he was a monster. Especially Song Jianjun, who was so scared that he took a step back when he saw Yang Chen. Seeing this, Yang Chen smiled. He didn¡¯t feel the need to hide his strength, and now that it was exposed, he didn¡¯t mind taking some revenge. ¡°Song Jianjun, if I remember correctly, you wanted to compete with me a few days ago. I wasn¡¯t interested that day, so how about we try it today? Since you claim to be the number one genius of the Song Family, you should have the courage to do so, right?¡± Yang Chen said calmly. Song Jianjun was so scared that his whole body trembled and he didn¡¯t dare to say a word while looking at Yang Chen with fear. ¡°You coward!¡± Gu Mingyue was already angry enough with Song Jianjun and scolded him when she saw him in such a miserable and cowardly state. In her life, she hated spineless individuals like Song Jianjun the most! After all, even if Yang Chen had been submissive at first, he was willing to compete with Wang Ren and Wang De in Alchemy, which represented the manly spirit of standing up even when he knew he would lose. Compared to Yang Chen, Song Jianjun was a coward! In the entire Song family, only Song Chen stared at Yang Chen with shining eyes, full of admiration for him. Yang Chen, Yang Chen was the type of powerhouse he wanted to become.. Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Chapter 224: Icing on the Cake?_l Chapter 227: Chapter 224: Icing on the Cake?_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen¡¯s move shocked everyone. The way the Song family members looked at Yang Chen had changed completely from the beginning. They wanted to befriend him but regretted underestimating him at first. Jokingly, Yang Chen said he was from the Great Wilderness, but that was an understatement. How could such a demon-like person come from the Great Wilderness? Yang Chen was too lazy to explain anything to these Song family members, he just stared into the distance. As his soul had sensed earlier, the Song family caravan¡¯s masters, who were lured away by the bandits, returned shortly after. Upon their return, the Song family¡¯s masters just happened to encounter the panicked Bandit Third Leader and his men, capturing them on the spot. ¡°Hmph, behave yourselves!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± This group of bandits was not the main force of the bandits. In addition to fighting with Yang Chen, they were slaughtered and left with nothing. They had no fighting intent and were easily subdued by Song Chang and his men without even fighting. Song Chang did not catch up with the head of the house and the others. When he realized what had happened, he knew it was the plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain. But he was at a loss as to why these bandits were so desperate to escape. Looking at the intact goods and treasures that should have been robbed, Song Chang narrowed his eyes and glanced at the corpses on the ground, then asked, ¡°What happened? What happened when we left just now?¡± One lackey that had followed Song Jianjun hurriedly explained the ins and outs of the situation clearly. In his words, the lackey praised Yang Chen to the skies and even cursed Song Jianjun, who had offended Yang Chen, making Song Jianjun sound utterly pathetic. Of course, Song Jianjun¡¯s performance just now was indeed disgraceful. Although the description might be a bit exaggerated, it was not very different from the actual situation. ¡°That¡¯s right¡­ Song Jianjun is so incompetent. He dared not move when he met the bandits and was immediately subdued. Those ten bodyguards lost their lives because of him. Hmph, so he¡¯s the number one genius of the Song family?¡± These lackeys saw how powerful Yang Chen was just now and had offended him before. They were afraid that if they didn¡¯t act enough, Yang Chen would hold a grudge against them. They didn¡¯t hesitate to slander Song Jianjun. They knew that the only way to please Yang Chen now was to belittle Song Jianjun. Song Jianjun stood aside, fuming with anger. He thought about how these lackeys used to speak kindly of him. Now, in the blink of an eye, they were cursing him. But could he refute it? Wasn¡¯t the fact just like that? ¡°That¡¯s exactly what happened. Without Yang Chen, our caravan would have been in deep trouble.¡± Song Chang was a shrewd man, knowing that the lackeys might have exaggerated a bit, but he didn¡¯t take them seriously. However, when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s calm and composed demeanor, he hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know where this young friend is from. I heard about what just happened¡­ ¡® Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to explain too much. Now that his identity had been exposed, he naturally had ways to cover his tracks. He immediately took out the token that Jin Cheng had given him. Jin Cheng had given him more than one token, and this one represented his status as a member of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Upon seeing the token, Song Chang¡¯s face changed drastically. ¡°This is¡­ ¡® ¡°This is the token of Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion!¡± ¡°He¡¯s actually from Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion!¡± Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, ¡°Now, Captain Song Chang should have no doubts, right?¡± The Song family members suddenly realized. No wonder Yang Chen was so powerful ¨C he was actually from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°So Brother Yang is from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, no wonder he¡¯s so powerful. Compared to him, Song Jianjun is nothing.¡± ¡°Indeed, we were so blind back then.¡± Song Chang¡¯s analysis was not as simple as the Song family members. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t just from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. He had been to Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion too, but the geniuses they fostered there were nothing like Yang Chen. At the age of 14 or 15, he had such martial arts cultivation. It was a shocking talent at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. Most importantly, the calm and composed demeanor Yang Chen had was difficult to comprehend. A young man who had killed several bandits¡­ Song Chang felt Yang Chen¡¯s identity might be even more complicated. However, he knew that further investigation would do him no good. He only glared at Song Jianjun and yelled, ¡°Song Jianjun.¡± Basically, everyone knew that Song Chang was going to teach Song Jianjun a harsh lesson. Song Chang cupped his hands at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, Song Jianjun offended you earlier. As an elder, I have been watching and will not let him off today. Song Jianjun, you bastard, kneel down and beg Yang Chen for mercy!¡± Not to mention anything else, just the token of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion that Yang Chen was holding could give the Song Family Chamber of Commerce a hard time. Song Jianjun knew he had made a mistake and was tearful, ¡°I, I¡­¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any intention of pressuring, he didn¡¯t really want to pursue the matter of Song Jianjun because he didn¡¯t consider him important. He believed that the Song family would be able to discern who should and shouldn¡¯t be nurtured in the future. He then waved his hand, ¡°Captain Song Chang, there¡¯s no need for that.¡± Only when Song Chang saw that Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to pressure him further did he breathe a sigh of relief, but he still gave Song Jianjun a cold glance and said, ¡°Song Jianjun, come with me and see if I don¡¯t teach you a lesson!¡± When Song Chang left with Song Jianjun, Yang Chen knew it was for show, making him look good in front of others. He knew Song Chang had good intentions, so he didn¡¯t bother to delve deeper. His current hidden identity would cause him no good if things got messy. Song Chang was afraid of his identity, but in reality, his status at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion was useless. If the Ming Emperor Sect found out, he would still be the one to run away. However, Song Chang didn¡¯t know any of this. He beat Song Jianjun until his howls filled the air, probably never forgetting today¡¯s events for the rest of his life. ¡°Brother Yang, I didn¡¯t expect you to be so powerful.¡± Song Chen¡¯s eyes shone as he hurriedly ran towards Yang Chen. Song Chen was just one of the people who came to greet him. Soon, more people came to greet Yang Chen, fearing Song Chen would get ahead of them all. Unruffled, Yang Chen ignored those who tried to approach him and instead chatted with Song Chen, not even bothering to look at the others. This made those trying to get to know Yang Chen feel extremely awkward.. Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 225: Young Lady of the Zhou Family_l Chapter 228: Chapter 225: Young Lady of the Zhou Family_l Translator: 549690339 And so, after a long journey through mountains and rivers, the Song Family Caravan and others arrived in MO City. Upon their arrival in MO City and seeing that Yang Chen was about to leave, Song Chen said sadly, ¡°Big Brother Yang Chen, do you really have to go? Our Song Family has a residence in MO City and will stay there for some time. Why don¡¯t you join us? Upon hearing this, Song Chang hurriedly scolded, ¡°Song Chen, Yang Chen, my friend, has his own matters to attend to. Your reluctance to let him go will only make things difficult for him.¡± Yang Chen knew what Song Chang meant; Song Chang clearly didn¡¯t intend to let him stay. It wasn¡¯t surprising, as his identity and background were astonishing, and the fact that the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion was enough to deter the Song Family Chamber of Commerce meant that it was normal for them not to want to keep him. In reality, he didn¡¯t plan on staying with the Song Family Chamber of Commerce either. Upon arriving in MO City, he had his own plans. The only thing he was reluctant to leave behind was Song Chen. This ¡°little guy¡± had such an extraordinary alchemy talent, which truly delighted him. Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Song Chen, come here!¡± ¡°Big Brother Yang Chen, you¡­¡± Song Chen was puzzled. Yang Chen smiled and then took out the Alchemy Treasure Technique that he had been working on for a while from his pocket. ¡°Take this. I have received your care all the way. This can be considered as a gift from your big brother.¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Song Chen looked at the jade slip with his mind full of questions. Yang Chen spoke gently, ¡°This is an alchemy treasure technique I¡¯ve compiled. You don¡¯t have much talent in martial arts, so you could focus on the alchemy lineage instead. Captain Song Chang should also cultivate Song Chen¡¯s alchemy skills, right?¡± ¡°Of course, of course!¡± Although Song Chang didn¡¯t quite understand Yang Chen¡¯s intentions, he would give Yang Chen face since he spoke up. Cultivating a bit for the Song Family Chamber of Commerce was not much of a sacrifice. Moreover, with Yang Chen¡¯s extraordinary background, the value of this alchemy treasure technique was bound to be amazing; there was no way he could overlook it. This made the nearby members of the Song Family envious and jealous. If they had only shown respect to Yang Chen earlier, they wouldn¡¯t have ended up in such a situation, right? Yang Chen¡¯s background was from the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion. How could such an alchemy treasure technique be readily available on the streets? With his hands behind his back, Yang Chen immediately asked, ¡°Captain Song Chang, can I have a word with you?¡± Song Chang didn¡¯t understand what Yang Chen meant but stepped aside anyway, saying, ¡°What does my friend want to say?¡± ¡°There are ten thousand spirit stones in this storage bag,¡± Yang Chen said after weighing them for a moment. ¡°Take out five thousand to cultivate Song Chen¡¯s alchemy path, and Captain Song Chang can handle the rest. How about that?¡± Hearing the shocking number of ten thousand spirit stones, Song Chang changed his expression in astonishment. ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, this!¡± ¡°Hehe, Captain Song Chang, if you cultivate Song Chen¡¯s alchemy skills a bit, you might find some surprises?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t elaborate, only handing over the ten thousand spirit stones to Song Chang out of concern that he might not follow through. Song Chang accepted the spirit stones and was bound to cultivate Song Chen to some extent. By that time, they would naturally realize Song Chen¡¯s terrifying talent in alchemy, so there was no fear that they wouldn¡¯t pay attention to him. Yang Chen could only do so much for Song Chen. He bid farewell to Captain Song Chang without engaging him in further conversation. After bidding farewell and leaving, Yang Chen arrived in MO City and planned his next move. ¡°Young Master, where should we go now?¡± Gu Mingyue followed Yang Chen closely, her pretty face flushed as she asked. Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, his thoughts racing. In fact, Jin Cheng was right. If he wanted to solve the problem of the Ming Emperor Sect, the best way was undoubtedly to participate in the Genius Selection Competition held in North Mountain County. If he could make a splash in the competition and get noticed by other sects, the Ming Emperor Sect wouldn¡¯t be the only powerful force, and the difficult problems he faced would naturally cease to exist. Most importantly, to expose the conspiracy and evil deeds of the Canghai Sect Leader colluding with demonic beasts, he first needed to have enough power and influence! Otherwise, with his current weak and solitary state, his words would carry little weight. Who would take him seriously? He was afraid that the news wouldn¡¯t even have reached the ears of the major sects and clans before he was taken care of by the Canghai Sect. Therefore, he had to choose between Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect, excluding the Canghai Sect among the Three Hegemons. Of course, the premise was that he had to demonstrate potential that the Three Hegemons would approve of. ¡°No one knows how talented the geniuses of North Mountain County are.¡± Yang Chen sighed. He didn¡¯t have much confidence either, considering the vastness of North Mountain County. Of course, there was still some time before the Basic Competition of the Genius Selection started, and there was still quite a distance to cover to reach the venue, the Beishan Main City. While pondering, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Let¡¯s find a place to settle down first.¡± With that, Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue found an inn that wasn¡¯t too big or small. The inn wasn¡¯t particularly crowded, but the place across the street was packed, which was quite puzzling. Yang Chen glanced at it and then entered the inn. Upon entering the inn and finding it nearly empty, the shopkeeper hurriedly greeted him, ¡°Gentlemen, please come in!¡± Yang Chen maintained a calm demeanor, with his hands behind his back, quietly releasing the aura of the Spirit Martial Realm which startled the shopkeeper into a cold sweat. Upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level, the shopkeeper continued to fawn over him, ¡°To have a Spirit Martial Realm master like you grace my humble establishment truly brings honor to my small inn! ¡± Althouqh he had seen quite a few Spirit Martial Realm experts, how manv were as young as Yang Chen? Yang Chen took out a bag of spirit stones from his chest without any hurry. ¡°Here are three hundred spirit stones, enough for a few days, right?¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s generous hand, the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes gleamed. ¡°Enough, absolutely enough.¡± ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t be so hasty; these spirit stones aren¡¯t just for accommodation. Tell me something truthfully, and you won¡¯t miss out on any benefits,¡± said Yang Chen. How could the shopkeeper dare to equivocate? With the spirit stones in hand, he would naturally talk if he had something to say. ¡°Sir, what do you want to ask?¡± ¡°Your inn is so deserted, but it¡¯s very lively across the street. What are all these people gathering for?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. Upon arriving in MO City, he naturally needed to understand the layout of the city and figure out what he could and could not do. This was a necessary rule for people in the Jianghu world. Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s inquiry, the shopkeeper was slightly taken aback. ¡°Sir, don¡¯t you know about this? This news has been circulating for days. Miss Zhou from the Zhou Family encountered some problems while cultivating, which has caused great distress to everyone in the Zhou Family. Even several Dan Medical practitioners were invited, but not only did they fail to solve the problem, they actually worsened Miss Zhou¡¯s condition, So, they issued a notice offering a reward of ten thousand spirit stones to anyone who could solve Miss Zhou¡¯s problem, as well as fulfilling the beneficiary¡¯s request.¡± ¡°Everybody is talking about it. But if the Dan Medical practitioners couldn¡¯t solve it, who could? Most people are just there to watch the excitement..¡± Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 227: Announcing the Bounty_l Chapter 230: Chapter 227: Announcing the Bounty_l Translator: 549690339 With Yang Chen¡¯s level of alchemy, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill and the Tongming Pill could be completed in just one hour. The short amount of time taken is due to his improvement in Martial Arts Cultivation, and he no longer worries about the consumption of soul energy as he did before. Now, holding the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, Yang Chen put it in his storage bag and then called out, ¡°Rainbow, let Brother Python come out.¡± Rainbow clearly heard and opened the passage within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. The Demonic Python stretched its body, filling the entire room, and slowly crawled out from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. At this point, it no longer had any qualms with Yang Chen and spoke gently, ¡°Young Master, what can I do for you?¡± It was different from the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Mermaid girl Rainbow. Since it chose to follow Yang Chen, it knew the rules. Now, it had changed its address from ¡°human¡± at the beginning to ¡°Young Master.¡± It showed that it had put down any grudges and was fully prepared to follow Yang Chen. Yang Chen was secretly relieved knowing that refining the Tongming Pill for the Python was worthwhile. With that in mind, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Brother Python, I¡¯ve specially made this pill for you. I¡¯ve promised you that as long as you follow me, I won¡¯t let you down. This pill is just a greeting gift for you to follow me in the future. Since we are cooperating, I won¡¯t treat you poorly! ¡± Yang Chen was calm and generous. Seeing Yang Chen calmly handing the Tongming Pill over, the Demonic Python trembled, ¡°Young Master¡­ This is the Tongming Pill?¡± Even though it was much older than the Black Mountain Black Bear and its inherited memory had not been awakened, it had rich experience and could recognize the Tongming Pill, which many Demonic Beasts dream of! This kind of elixir could cleanse the Demonic Beast¡¯s physique and allow them to undergo significant transformations from the very beginning. ¡°This pill was specifically made for you, Brother Python. I¡¯ve kept it, but what use would it be to me? On the contrary, if you take it, you will at least be able to increase your strength by one or two levels and can advance by leaps and bounds in your cultivation in the future,¡± Yang Chen said, not taking it as a big deal and commanded, ¡°Take it, Brother Python.¡± The Demonic Python took a deep breath, looked at the Tongming Pill, and its coiled body wriggled, full of gratitude, ¡°Young Master, if there¡¯s anything you need me to do for you in the future, feel free to tell me. I may not be able to do anything, but I am good at fighting!¡± Seeing the honest and sincere appearance of the Demonic Python, Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°No need to be so polite, Brother Python!¡± The Python did not say anything more, entered the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, and began refining the Tongming Pill without hesitation. This was the effect Yang Chen was looking for. He was never stingy with his own people. If he were stingy even with his people, then he would have failed as a person. Now, after several days of seclusion and refining the Innate Qi, as well as giving away the Tongming Pill, Yang Chen began to think about the future. Given that the Genius Selection Competition is approaching, Yang Chen considered the trouble the Ming Emperor Sect would bring and finally decided to leave his room with a resolute heart. In the long run, it¡¯s not an easy task to maintain the Face Changing Technique. His current cultivation level is still not enough, and he won¡¯t make such a choice unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary. Arriving in the inn, Yang Chen scanned the surroundings, and it was still quiet and empty. On the other hand, the bounty across the street had attracted more and more spectators. ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve come out.¡± The shopkeeper greeted Yang Chen with a fawning smile when he noticed Yang Chen coming out of his seclusion. Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, did not say much, ¡°Shopkeeper, let me ask you something. Where is the Zhou Family¡¯s mansion?¡± Full of doubts but still answering, the shopkeeper said, ¡°It¡¯s not far from the intersection of East City and West City¡­¡± ¡°Oh, I see. I¡¯m going for a walk.¡± Yang Chen replied calmly. Following that, he squeezed into the crowd watching the bounty. The shopkeeper was at a loss, wondering what Yang Chen was going to do. ¡°It¡¯s a pity. Miss Zhou from the Zhou Family with strong Martial Arts Cultivation and excellent talent encountered an accident at a critical moment. This is the most taboo thing for a martial artist.¡± ¡°The Genius Selection Competition is imminent, and Miss Zhou has encountered this problem. Hehe, it will be difficult for the Zhou Family to approach those Major Sects. You know, Miss Zhou¡¯s participation in the Genius Selection Competition is directly aimed at joining the Beishan Main City.¡± Watching the bounty, Yang Chen kept silent among the crowd. Most people were just spectators. But no one dared to pick up the bounty. After all, who has the ability? How could the Zhou Family let it go if you dared to treat their problem without any certainty? So even though the conditions were tempting, no one dared to take a bite of the crab meat. Yang Chen took a closer look at the bounty and rubbed his chin, ¡°The bounty is even higher than yesterday. It seems that the Zhou Family is really anxious.¡± Honestly, he wasn¡¯t interested in these bounties. What he was interested in was the genius from the Zhou Family, who would also participate in the Genius Selection Competition like him! ¡°The Ming Emperor Sect will not give up when they see I¡¯m not in Liaocheng. They will certainly spread the bounty widely. If I go alone to the Beishan Main City in the future, it will be full of dangers. If I could join with the Zhou Family members, there will undoubtedly be more safeguards!¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows. The only thing that made him hesitate was whether or not to take the plunge. After thinking for a while, Yang Chen laughed at himself. There was no such thing as an adventure-free matter, and he said, ¡°Ming Yue, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Gu Mingyue was stunned. Yang Chen walked out and tore the bounty, picking it up. The onlookers were shocked with wide eyes. ¡°Who dares to pick up the bounties in East City?¡± ¡°This is just a kid.¡± ¡°Is he seeking death? Thinking that treating Miss Zhou would be as easy as saying it?¡± ¡°I think he is just ignorant, not knowing how vast the world is.¡± Yang Chen did not pay any attention to them. It¡¯s very normal for people who can¡¯t do something to think that others can¡¯t do it either. He headed straight to the Zhou Family residence without any delay.. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Chapter 228: Looking Down on Me? 1 Chapter 231: Chapter 228: Looking Down on Me? 1 Translator: 549690339 The Zhou Family Mansion was heavily guarded, with gatekeepers who were masters at the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm. This caused Yang Chen to feel the strength of the Zhou Family. However, he was not afraid at all, leading Gu Mingyue straight to the Zhou Family. ¡°Who are you, and what are you doing here? This is the Zhou Family¡¯s territory!¡± The gatekeeper guard scolded. Without saying anything, Yang Chen took out the reward notice, which left the two guards looking at each other: ¡°You are a Dan Medical practitioner?¡± ¡°Exactly.¡± Yang Chen said straightforwardly. This led to the two guards exchanging glances, as they found it hard to believe that there could be such a young Dan Medical expert in the world, but since the matter of treating the young lady of the Zhou Family was crucial, they didn¡¯t dare to be vague. One of them immediately said, ¡°Please follow me, young friend. I¡¯ll take you to meet Elder Zhou Yuan, who is in charge of our Zhou Family!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t say much and went into the Zhou Family mansion along with Gu Mingyue. This Zhou family mansion was indeed grand, even surpassing the scale of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Jin Cheng, giving Yang Chen a sense of awe. There were many experts within, and at a glance, Yang Chen could see at least a dozen masters at the seventh and eighth levels of the Spirit Martial Realm. This was only what he managed to see while passing through, indicating the deep foundation of the Zhou Family, which was difficult to estimate. ¡°The strength of MO City should be much stronger than Liaocheng.¡± Yang Chen walked in with his hands behind his back, not saying anything. The guard led Yang Chen around a few turns and finally arrived at a courtyard. ¡°Elder Zhou Yuan, this young friend has come to treat the young lady after taking down the reward notice.¡± The guard respectfully shouted towards the courtyard. It didn¡¯t take long for the courtyard door to open, and an old man with a long beard walked out. He glanced at Yang Chen and then waved his hand to the guard, ¡°You can leave first.¡± Upon looking at Elder Zhou Yuan, Yang Chen, who had received the transmission from Rainbow, realized that Elder Zhou Yuan¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was actually that of a half-step at the Origin Martial Realm. This made Yang Chen squint slightly. If an elder who was just in charge of managing the Zhou Family had such strength, the powerful ones higher up would be even more difficult to estimate. As Yang Chen sized up Zhou Yuan, Zhou Yuan was also watching him, saying gently, ¡°May I ask your name, young friend?¡± ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen replied. ¡°Are you a Dan Medical practitioner, Yang Chen?¡± Zhou Yuan asked without hesitation. ¡°Exactly.¡± Yang Chen said. Zhou Yuan suddenly snorted coldly and shouted angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, do you really think our Zhou Family is a place for you to mess around? You claim to be a Dan Medical expert? Do you think you can casually use this identity to show off? I¡¯ll let you off because you¡¯re young and inexperienced, but leave quickly or don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless!¡± How could Zhou Yuan not be angry? He was joking, right? Every Dan Medical expert he had encountered was old and aged, having lived at least several decades if not a century. Even so, those who came to treat his daughter all failed, not a single success, let alone a youngster like Yang Chen. He had seen young Dan Medical experts before, but he didn¡¯t think MO City would have such a young one! This kid might not even know what a Dan Medical expert is. Yang Chen was surprised when he saw Zhou Yuan get angry, followed by a chuckle. Zhou Yuan¡¯s sudden anger caught him off guard, but he wasn¡¯t surprised. Compared to others, Zhou Yuan was relatively good-natured. Considering that he even let Yang Chen go when he thought he was just messing around, Zhou Yuan was obviously not a ruthless person. With this thought, Yang Chen shook his head, and then, his entire aura burst out suddenly. With a ¡°boom,¡± his Spirit Martial Realm Third Layer cultivation was released, and he slowly said, ¡°Senior Zhou, I didn¡¯t come here to play games today. Secondly, I hope you don¡¯t question my sincerity. I came here with the intention to take the reward notice seriously!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s sudden burst of Martial Arts Cultivation caught Zhou Yuan off guard. Zhou Yuan squinted his eyes in astonishment and exclaimed, ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Third Layer!¡± This¡­ He had seen numerous geniuses, but very few were as young as Yang Chen, who had reached the third layer of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of 14 or Only the personally taught inner disciples of those sects were comparable to him. What he didn¡¯t know was that Yang Chen had concealed his true Martial Arts Cultivation, just to avoid being too astonishing. Nevertheless, this was enough to make Zhou Yuan awe-struck. At least Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation level indicated that he was not as simple as an inexperienced youngster. With this in mind, Zhou Yuan¡¯s tone became a lot more courteous, ¡°Young friend, are you really a Dan Medical expert?¡± ¡°Senior, sometimes actions speak louder than words,¡± Yang Chen replied gently, not showing any arrogance, and his words were filled with respect. ¡°I hope you can give me a chance.¡± ¡°It¡¯s true that actions speak louder than words. I¡¯ll trust you this time, Yang Chen. Please, follow me,¡± Zhou Yuan contemplated for a moment, and then, believing Yang Chen¡¯s words to some extent, walked ahead, leading Yang Chen. Seeing Zhou Yuan¡¯s urgency, Yang Chen could tell that the matter with Miss Zhou was not a simple one. In a short while, Zhou Yuan led Yang Chen to the center of the Zhou Family Mansion. The place was heavily guarded, with dozens of guards on duty. It was hard to imagine who was residing within. Yang Chen and Zhou Yuan entered together, and occasionally, someone greeted Elder Zhou Yuan along the way. ¡°Elder Zhou Yuan, you¡¯re here too? Who is this¡­¡± Suddenly, a middle-aged man with a serious expression and sword-like eyebrows who was guarding the doorway looked at Zhou Yuan and Yang Chen who were approaching. Zhou Yuan looked at the middle-aged man in front of him and said respectfully, ¡°Family Head, this is the Dan Medical practitioner who took down the reward notice and came to save Young Miss this morning.¡± ¡°He is a Dan Medical practitioner?¡± The Zhou Family Head frowned. Zhou Yuan quickly introduced, ¡°Yang Chen, this is our Zhou family head, as well as the father of the young lady.¡± ¡°I pay my respects to senior.¡± Yang Chen said. Seeing that Yang Chen was so young, the Zhou Family Head, Zhou Haoran, was about to lose his temper, but after hearing him address him as ¡°senior¡±, he could only wave his hand and say, ¡°Such a young Dan Medical practitioner must have just started in this field and may lack experience. Experience can be learned, but you should be careful with your words, understood?¡± Obviously, he didn¡¯t have much hope for Yang Chen either. Upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s young appearance, he wondered why Zhou Yuan had brought such a young man today. Still, he didn¡¯t want to embarrass Zhou Yuan and let the two of them into the room. This left Yang Chen with a wry smile. Apparently, he had yet to step through the door, but he was already being looked down upon.. Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 229: It Would Be Strange If There Weren I t Big Problems_l Chapter 232: Chapter 229: It Would Be Strange If There Weren I t Big Problems_l Translator: 549690339 Although Zhou Haoran was tactful, Yang Chen was not a fool and could naturally hear the meaning behind his words. He clearly didn¡¯t hold any hope for Yang Chen¡¯s ability to help. Thinking about this, Yang Chen chuckled and looked around the room as he entered. His eves naturally fell on Miss Zhou Yunxi, Ivinq unconscious on the bed. Her face was pale, but it couldn¡¯t hide her stunning beauty. Her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her eyes were tightly closed. Her lips were devoid of any color. Even in this state, she was still mesmerizing and possessed an extraordinary temperament. Yang Chen marveled at the sight. It turned out that Zhou Yunxi was not only a genius but also so incredibly beautiful. Aside from her, there was Doctor Luo, an older man treating Zhou Yunxi by her bedside, and Doctor Fang, who was resting and leisurely sipping tea in his chair. Doctor Fang and Doctor Luo had clearly heard the conversation outside the door. Their expressions remained indifferent as they looked at Yang Chen, completely disregarding him. As Doctor Luo checked Miss Zhou¡¯s pulse, he said, ¡°Master Zhou, I¡¯ve already told you that since I¡¯ve taken the reward, I¡¯ll definitely cure Miss Zhou¡¯s illness. Why did you have to invite other people?¡± Upon hearing this, Doctor Fang snorted. Realizing his mistake, Doctor Luo quickly laughed and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean you, Brother Fang.¡± Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth. If Doctor Fang wasn¡¯t the one being belittled, then it must be directed at him. Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders. It wasn¡¯t just him who felt the disdain, even Gu Mingyue, who was standing beside him, had an angry expression on her face, unable to tolerate such treatment. Her young master had come with good intentions to treat the illness, but each of them looked down on him. Yang Chen could feel the contempt from the Zhou Family. As he took a seat, not even a maid came to serve him tea or water. In contrast, there were spirit fruit pastries and tea displayed in front of Doctor Fang, who looked quite imposing. The difference was like night and day. Thinking of this, Yang Chen yawned and said nothing more, simply watching Doctor Luo diagnose and treat the patient. Doctor Luo held Zhou Yunxi¡¯s wrist as he took her pulse, apparently quite skilled. Yang Chen continued to observe Zhou Yunxi as well. Although he didn¡¯t take her pulse, judging from her complexion and the Qi in her fingers, he had a rough idea of her condition. With the help of the Rainbow Soul Silk probing her body, Yang Chen was able to form a preliminary conclusion. For him, it wasn¡¯t necessary to take a pulse to understand someone¡¯s illness. ¡°It¡¯s not as simple as a cultivation mistake. A cultivation mistake would cause qi and blood to attack the heart, leading to demonic possession. The True Qi inside the body would leak out and be unable to sustain, causing the person to lose consciousness. However, Miss Zhou clearly made a mistake while cultivating a domineering technique, injuring her meridians and affecting her Qi and blood.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed. The latter situation was much more troublesome than the former. Yang Chen thought to himself: ¡°The injury to the meridians inside the body would affect the Qi and blood cultivation, which is the most difficult problem to solve. I wonder if Doctor Luo can find out anything.¡± After a while, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but ask anxiously, ¡°Doctor Luo, have you found anything yet?¡± ¡°Haha, Master Zhou, please be assured. My medical skills have been passed down through generations in my family. They specialize in treating issues in cultivation. Miss Zhou¡¯s problem is clearly due to excessive haste during her Martial Arts Cultivation breakthrough, causing qi and blood to attack her heart and become possessed by demonic forces. Losing consciousness is a common occurrence.¡± Doctor Luo stroked his beard. Upon hearing Doctor Luo¡¯s diagnosis, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned serious. Did Doctor Luo come to that conclusion after all these years? After checking her pulse for so long, he still hadn¡¯t discovered the problem? Yang Chen¡¯s irritation grew, but he remained silent, quietly observing the situation. Upon hearing that Doctor Luo had a solution, Zhou Haoran was overjoyed and said, ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s any way to treat Yunxi¡¯s problem¡­ ¡® ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry. Our ancestral ¡®Qinghuo Powder¡¯ can instantly eliminate the fire that attacks the heart when taken. I guarantee that the medicine will cure the ailment. I¡¯ve seen this kind of illness many times,¡± Doctor Luo stroked his beard, looking confident. As Doctor Luo took out the Qinghuo Powder, Doctor Fang snorted, ¡°Doctor Luo even brought out his ancestral pill formula¡¯s elixir. It seems that he¡¯ll complete the reward today. I¡¯ll just sit and watch, not competing with you. Congratulations!¡± Although he was saying this, Doctor Fang was clearly unhappy deep inside. Still, he continued to offer his congratulations. Doctor Luo chuckled, ¡°Hehe, Doctor Fang, you just arrived late. Otherwise, with your skills, you could have easily cured Miss Zhou.¡± Being flattered by Doctor Luo, Doctor Fang¡¯s mood improved a lot. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned serious. They hadn¡¯t even cured her yet, and they were already flattering each other? Zhou Haoran looked anxious, ¡°Thank you, Doctor Luo, for helping. After this, the Zhou family will definitely express our gratitude.¡± Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s gratitude, Doctor Luo¡¯s face showed unrestrained greed, but he still hypocritically said, ¡°Oh come on, it¡¯s only natural for us physicians to help treat others. Let¡¯s discuss the matter of compensation later.¡± Finally, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t stand it any longer, ¡°All seniors, could I say something?¡± Zhou Haoran glanced at Yang Chen with impatience. Just as Doctor Luo was about to use the medicine, Yang Chen spoke up. Was he afraid that others would forget about him? Doctor Luo, his momentum disrupted, was even more impatient, ¡°What do you have to say, young friend? Isn¡¯t this Auspicious Time for using medicine?¡± ¡°Nothing much, I just wanted to say that using this Qinghuo Powder will harm Miss Zhou.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold as he sternly rebuked them. Are they kidding? Are these two doctors insane? Can¡¯t they see Miss Zhou¡¯s problem yet? He had finally seen it. MO City wasn¡¯t big, so how high could the Medical Alchemy Level be? Medical alchemists were rare, and these two were complacent with their ancestral skills. They didn¡¯t have any real abilities. Relying on their physician¡¯s status and ancestral skills, they believed they could cure anything. But how easy is it to treat medical problems? Yang Chen¡¯s words immediately infuriated Doctor Luo, causing him to flare up in anger, ¡°What did you say, kid?¡± ¡°What did I say? Where did Miss Zhou suffer demonic possession during her cultivation? She was cultivating a domineering technique, which caused a mistake. The technique attacked her body, breaking her meridians and disturbing her Qi and blood. That¡¯s why she¡¯s unconscious. The Qinghuo Powder is a cold Yin elixir used to dispel excess heat. Miss Zhou now needs to balance Yin and Yang in her body. If you administer the medicine like this, you¡¯ll replenish Yin and lack Yang. It¡¯ll be strange if Miss Zhou doesn¡¯t develop serious problems later!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words were sharp and piercing as he stared at Doctor Luo.. Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Chapter 230: Yang Chen Kidnapped_l Chapter 233: Chapter 230: Yang Chen Kidnapped_l Translator: 549690339 Doctor Luo was already furious when he was questioned by a youngster like Yang Chen. Now that Yang Chen claimed there were problems with his treatment, there was no way he would agree. Enraged, he said, ¡°Kid, I¡¯ve been practicing medicine for more than fifty years, with my family¡¯s skills spanning four generations. I specialize in treating problems related to cultivation. This Qinghuo Powder is a healing holy medicine, and I won¡¯t tolerate your insult. I¡¯ve treated more illnesses than you¡¯ve ever heard of. What makes you think you¡¯re qualified to question me?¡± Doctor Luo became more and more enraged as he spoke, gritting his teeth, ¡°Master Zhou, this brat is being rude. If you don¡¯t give me justice, I will refuse to treat this illness!¡± Zhou Haoran was also increasingly annoyed; angry that Doctor Luo was acting so important at this critical moment, as well as with Yang Chen for spouting nonsense. He exclaimed, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I kindly let you in to learn from the experience, not to cause trouble. Capture him and be on guard. We¡¯ll settle this with him later! ¡± With a wave of his hand, the bodyguards by Zhou Haoran¡¯s side instantly moved into action. They controlled Yang Chen with their True Qi. Now, Yang Chen was truly angry. However, he did not resist. He knew that it would be pointless. Instead, he wanted to see how Doctor Luo was going to treat Zhou Yunxi. It seemed that Zhou Haoran trusted Doctor Luo more, and for the sake of his daughter¡¯s illness, he respectfully said, ¡°Doctor Luo, I will give you justice against that brat for his wild words. For now, let¡¯s administer the Qinghuo Powder to Yunxi as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, as soon as Yunxi takes my Qinghuo Powder, she will show improvement within the time it takes for a cup of tea. Waking up would just be a matter of time,¡± Doctor Luo replied coldly, ¡°As for that person who spoke wildly, insulting my reputation, his tongue should be cut.¡± ¡°Rest assured, Doctor Luo, I will give you justice,¡± Zhou Haoran declared firmly. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen frowned deeply. Doctor Luo was truly ruthless, wanting to cut Yang Chen¡¯s tongue right away? At that moment, Doctor Luo fed the Qinghuo Powder to Zhou Yunxi. As expected, within a cup of tea¡¯s time, Zhou Yunxi¡¯s complexion showed a remarkable improvement. Even her formerly colorless lips began to regain some color. This made all the members of the Zhou family incredibly happy, with relieved expressions on their faces. ¡°Doctor Luo truly works wonders, curing illnesses instantly. He¡¯s indeed a miracle doctor.¡± ¡°Doctor Luo is truly amazing.¡± The Zhou family members did not mind flattering Doctor Luo on the side. Doctor Luo was obviously quite pleased with himself, stroking his beard before harshly saying, ¡°Master Zhou, now that the matter has been settled, we can deal with that brat who slandered me.¡± His Qinghuo Powder had never failed. If it had something to do with cultivation issues, there wouldn¡¯t be any problems. How could it not work? If this youngster was making sense, then why did he still dare to say that he wasn¡¯t? He wanted to see if this kid paid the price. He wanted not only to cut off his tongue but also to take his life! Throughout MO City, there were only a few people who dared to question his medical skills. Zhou Haoran¡¯s expression was cold; he did not hate Yang Chen, but he was furious that Yang Chen had delayed someone from helping his daughter. Although Zhou Haoran did not know Yang Chen¡¯s intentions, his actions had indeed angered him. Zhou Yuan sighed, thinkinz that he had misiudzed Yang Chen. Indeed, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was not weak, and he thought that he should have had some unusual abilities. However, who would have thought that he was merely a complete fool? Although the Family Head¡¯s current actions against Yang Chen dishonored him, what good was saving face now? Yang Chen¡¯s words just now were undoubtedly wrong. As the Zhou family was about to take action against Yang Chen, he remained extremely calm, slowly saying, ¡°Master Zhou, why not take another look at Miss Zhou¡¯s condition?¡± Zhou Haoran had initially been thinking about how to punish Yang Chen; not so much as to cut off his tongue, but at least to give him a good beating. But upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, he furrowed his brows and took a closer look at his daughter. As soon as he saw her, Zhou Haoran gasped, his face expressing a mix of shock and anger. That was because his daughter Zhou Yunxi¡¯s lips, which had just regained some color, had suddenly turned black and purple. In an instant, the black and purple color spread throughout her body. These black spots were terrifying to look at. In no time, Zhou Yunxi was coughing up blood, her life hanging by a thread, looking as if death was imminent. Yang Chen sighed, everything had turned out just as he predicted. He had said before that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s internal injuries were severe, and what she needed most was to balance the Yin and Yang within her body caused by her Cultivation Methods. However, Doctor Luo had no idea what was going on and indiscriminately administered medicines! Could Dan Medical doctors be so careless in prescribing medicine? Not to mention anything else, Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition now showed that the balance of Yin and Yang in her body was disrupted. If she could not be balanced in time, her life might be in danger. Which well-known Dan Medical doctor wouldn¡¯t have at least a ten percent certainty that their treatment would work before administering any medicine? The phrase ¡°treating the symptoms¡± was coined just to describe this. Seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition, even a fool would know that it was caused by the Qinghuo Powder earlier. Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, hot with anger, and he roared, ¡°Doctor Luo, explain to me what is going on!¡± Seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s life hanging by a thread, looking as if she was about to die, Doctor Luo was completely panicked, his speech disordered. Doctor Fang, who had been prepared to congratulate Doctor Luo on curing Yunxi¡¯s illness, was also stunned. With his wealth of experience, he could clearly see that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition was critical. There was no way he would be able to handle such a crisis. Fearing that Zhou Haoran would ask him to save her, he quickly said, ¡°Master Zhou, I¡¯m afraid there is nothing I can do for your daughter. I have some other matters to attend to at home, so I will take my leave now.¡± After saying that, Doctor Fang left without looking back. Doctor Luo saw Doctor Fang leaving and wanted to follow, ¡°I¡­ I also have some chores at home¡­¡± ¡°Capture him,¡± Zhou Haoran said, holding his chest as his blood rushed to his heart. Anger flared in his eyes, filled with murderous intent. That was his daughter. If anything went wrong, he would regret it for the rest of his life. The key was that just now he hadn¡¯t listened to Yang Chen and agreed to Doctor Luo¡¯s approach. Otherwise, how could his daughter end up like this? Zhou Haoran was full of regret, and there was no way he would let Doctor Luo leave. In a short while, the bodyguards who had been holding Yang Chen captured Doctor Luo. ¡°Family Head, what¡­ what should we do now? The Young Lady¡¯s breathing is now erratic, her face has turned completely black!¡± One of the Zhou family members panicked, Yunxi¡¯s condition was getting worse and worse. At this moment, Yang Chen watched Zhou Yunxi coldly without making a move. He wouldn¡¯t go so far as to turn the other cheek, after all, he remembered clearly how the Zhou family had treated him just now. Even if he now had the ability to save Zhou Yunxi, he would not have any intention to do so.. Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Chapter 231: Hurry Up and Serve Tea_l Chapter 234: Chapter 231: Hurry Up and Serve Tea_l Translator: 549690339 The Zhou family was in complete chaos and anxiety. Zhou Yunxi, who was eligible to participate in the Genius Selection Competition, was extremely important to the Zhou family. She could make a difference in how the Zhou family progresses! Zhou Haoran was extremely affectionate towards this woman, seeing Zhou Yunxi in such a state and watching the two physicians who were highly regarded by him fleeing or withering, left him with Yang Chen, whom he originally looked down upon. Only then did his heart awaken. From the beginning, Yang Chen saw that there was a problem with the Qinghuo Powder. It was just that he didn¡¯t believe it. So, Yang Chen knew from the very beginning what was wrong with his daughter¡¯s illness. He didn¡¯t have time for regrets now; he was extremely sincere, fearing that his attitude might be wrong: ¡°Yang¡­ Yang Chen, my young friend, I beg you to forget our past grievances and save my daughter.¡± From the side, Zhou Yuan also said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen¡­¡± At this point, if they still couldn¡¯t see that Yang Chen had real talent, they would be fools. Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained calm, not giving any answer. It wasn¡¯t that he was being pretentious, but rather, he was furious. He came here today without any real intention of seeking substantial spirit stone rewards from Zhou Yunxi, but he had been treated so poorly. How could he tolerate it? Seeing that Yang Chen was indifferent and Zhou Yunxi¡¯s breath was getting weaker and weaker, Zhou Haoran became anxious and knelt down, pleading, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, it was me, Zhou Haoran, who was blinded earlier and insulted you. All the mistakes were mine. I hope you will save Yunxi, who is a pitiful child. If you have any hatred, just take it out on me! I, Zhou Haoran, swear here that as long as you can save my daughter, I am willing to do anything for you!¡± ¡°Master, what are you¡­¡± The people of Zhou family were shocked. Zhou Haoran, the powerful Origin Martial Realm expert, actually knelt down to Yang Chen! Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with anger, but when he saw Zhou Haoran¡¯s sincerity and an Origin Martial Realm expert actually put down his face and knelt down to him, his anger dissipated quite a bit. In front of such fatherly love, if he didn¡¯t take action, it would be seen as somewhat petty. With this in mind, Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Master Zhou, there¡¯s no need for this. Since I came today, I had the intention of saving Miss Zhou. I just hope that Master Zhou can be more prudent in understanding people in the future to avoid hurtilu others.¡± With that said, Yang Chen took out a silver needle from his sleeve. Holding the silver needle, he walked to Zhou Yunxi. Then, he raised his hand and inserted the needle directly into an acupoint on Zhou Yunxi¡¯s neck. Suddenly, Zhou Yunxi spat out blood. It was different from what she had before; it was thick and black blood. Upon closer observation, one could even notice the coldness coming from the blood. ¡°This¡­¡± Seeing that his daughter was bleeding from a single needle, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, did you¡­ did you insert the needle in the wrong place?¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes, ¡°Or do you, Master Zhou, want to do it?¡± Zhou Haoran had a knack for irritating people with what he said, causing them to be half-dead from anger. Zhou Haoran awkwardly chuckled. Fearing that his loudmouthed Clan Leader would offend Yang Chen, Zhou Yuan hurriedly said, ¡°Clan Leader, that black blood represents the toxins. Just now, Yang Chen helped the young lady detoxify. Now that the toxins are expelled¡­ The¡­ The young lady can be saved.¡± Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t recklessly confront Zhou Haoran. Seeing Zhou Yuan¡¯s explanation, he didn¡¯t bother wasting his breath, and pulled out several silver needles. With a stab, he inserted each one into Zhou Yunxi¡¯s acupoints. After several consecutive needles, Zhou Yunxi¡¯s once-weakening breath suddenly became lively. They were all martial arts practitioners here. They could definitely sense such a significant change and couldn¡¯t help but be overjoyed. ¡°Master, the young lady is getting better!¡± ¡°Yes! Yes, it¡¯s getting better.¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s face was pale. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°I told you just now that the Qinghuo Powder shouldn¡¯t be taken, but you didn¡¯t believe me. If I hadn¡¯t intervened in time, you would have had to bury Miss Zhou. But even though we treated her, the overbearing effects of the Qinghuo Powder have mainly impacted Zhou Yunxi¡¯s inner dual-polar force. To harmonize it back would not be an easy task.¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhou Haoran angrily glared at Doctor Luo. This scared Doctor Luo pale. Recalling his earlier smugness and then his current miserable state, he could hardly imagine his fate. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted from fear. Seeing Doctor Luo like this, Zhou Haoran became even more anxious and said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, how can you save my daughter? Just say the word, even if it means I, Zhou Haoran, have to go through a sea of flames, I am willing!¡± ¡°Master Zhou, I have many ways to save Miss Zhou.¡± Yang Chen stood with his hands behind him, ¡°It¡¯s just that the materials needed for treatment are a bit precious.¡± If it weren¡¯t for Doctor Luo¡¯s meddling, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to treat Zhou Yunxi. Unfortunately, Zhou Haoran refused to listen, and now it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to save Zhou Yunxi. Some sacrifices must be made to some extent. ¡°To save my daughter, I am willing to bear any price.¡± Zhou Haoran didn¡¯t even consider giving up. His attitude was firm and sincere. Seeing this, Yang Chen had a somewhat higher opinion of Zhou Haoran. He might be flawed in other aspects, but he genuinely loved his daughter. He then said, ¡°Alright, then, here¡¯s the prescription!¡± With a simple gesture, Yang Chen engraved several medicinal materials on a jade slip. Seeing these materials, Zhou Haoran gasped in his heart. However, thinking of his daughter¡¯s condition, Zhou Haoran steeled himself and said, ¡°Collect all these materials as quickly as possible, Elder Zhou Yuan. The sooner, the better, lest we delay the auspicious time calculated by our young friend Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Zhou Yuan did not hesitate and took the prescription, hurrying away. ¡°Doctor Yang, my daughter¡­¡± Zhou Haoran dared not say much, fearing that he might accidentally anger Yang Chen. Seeing Zhou Haoran so restrained, and hearing that his address for him had changed to Doctor Yang, Yang Chen thought about Zhou Haoran¡¯s Origin Martial Realm martial arts cultivation and couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Master Zhou, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already used silver needles to seal Miss Zhou¡¯s acupoints. There shouldn¡¯t be any problems for the time being. Just make sure to gather all the materials I need within a day. If you can gather these materials, I promise to return a lively Miss Zhou to your family!¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡± Hearing Yang Chen say this, Zhou Haoran¡¯s hanging heart finally settled down.. Then, he hurried to say, ¡°Well, don¡¯t you all hurry up and serve tea to Doctor Yang?¡± Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Chapter 232: Whose Tongue to Cut Off_l Chapter 235: Chapter 232: Whose Tongue to Cut Off_l Translator: 549690339 The attitude of the Zhou Family towards Yang Chen had changed drastically from just a moment ago. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care much about this sudden change of attitude. What he cared about was Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition and whether she could be cured, as this would affect whether he could safely reach Beishan Main City. It must be said that the Zhou Family, being such a large clan, was quite efficient in getting things done. In a short time, they managed to gather all the rare medicinal ingredients that were needed. At this moment, Zhou Haoran tentatively said, ¡°Doctor Yang, we have gathered all the materials you requested. What do you think..?¡± Yang Chen was calm and composed, looking at the prepared prescription. He casually etched some runes on the jade slip with his finger. Then, Yang Chen said unhurriedly, ¡°According to this method, make a soup medicine for Miss Zhou, and feed it to her. It will take less than three days for the Yin and Yang in her body to be balanced and restored to their original state. When this happens, Miss Zhou will naturally regain consciousness.¡± Hearing this, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but take a look at the prescription. The obscure healing method on the prescription made him feel dizzy, but he now had unconditional trust in Yang Chen and said, ¡°Doctor Yang, we are truly grateful for your kindness. In addition to the misunderstanding earlier, please feel free to state any conditions you may have.¡± Yang Chen glanced at Zhou Haoran and found that he didn¡¯t take the unpleasantness from earlier to heart, which made him chuckle silently. It seemed that Zhou Haoran, apart from other things, was truly devoted to his love for his daughter. With this thought in mind, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to discuss the matter of rewards in haste, Master Zhou. As for staying at the Zhou Family for a few days, I believe you wouldn¡¯t want me to take the reward and leave without seeing any improvement in Miss Zhou¡¯s condition.¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s face turned red, as he had indeed thought about trying to persuade Yang Chen to stay for a few days. He hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to expose his thoughts so easily. The young man¡¯s magnanimity made Zhou Haoran feel ashamed, but he managed to awkwardly say, ¡°Doctor Yang, don¡¯t worry. Of course, I trust you.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Master Zhou, you don¡¯t have to be so agitated. As a Dan Medical practitioner, it¡¯s only natural to ensure the illness is cured before discussing the reward. Moreover, it will take some time for Miss Zhou to fully recover even after she wakes up. So, it¡¯s only reasonable for me to stay with the Zhou Family for a few more days, assuming, of course, that you don¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°How could I mind? Doctor Yang, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish at our Zhou Family¡¯s residence!¡± Zhou Haoran wouldn¡¯t dare to mention making Yang Chen leave. He had no intention of doing so in the first place, especially after hearing that it involved the recovery of his daughter, he was even more reluctant to let Yang Chen go. Yang Chen¡¯s words were merely a reminder to Zhou Haoran. You can¡¯t be too cautious! Better safe than sorry. Although Yang Chen had a method to heal Zhou Yunxi and restore her consciousness instantly, if he did so without holding something over the Zhou Family¡¯s head, what could he do if they decided to turn against him? Seeing how important Zhou Yunxi was to the Zhou Family, and being alone in a foreign land with Gu Mingyue, Yang Chen had to be cautious. Regardless of whether the Zhou Family had any ulterior motives, a little extra caution wouldn¡¯t hurt. Zhou Haoran was lost in thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Speaking of Doctor Luo¡­ He dared to deceive me and caused my daughter so much harm. And he was just targeting Doctor Yang earlier. Doctor Yang, what do you think¡­ How should this ¡®Mister¡¯ Luo be dealt with?¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin, finding Zhou Haoran¡¯s intention of handing Doctor Luo over to him to deal with quite interesting. Wasn¡¯t this implying that he should vent his anger on Doctor Luo? Yang Chen was indeed infuriated. Maintaining his composure, he slowly said, ¡°Master Zhou, as a junior, I shouldn¡¯t interfere in the affairs of the Zhou Family. I¡¯m not in a position to decide what happens to Doctor Luo either. However¡­ earlier, he did say he wanted to cut off my tongue.¡± Although his statement was implicit, the intent behind his words was already quite clear. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care whether Doctor Luo was good or bad in his medical practice. There were too many mediocre doctors in this world, and he couldn¡¯t manage all of them. But, Doctor Luo actually dared to threaten to cut off his tongue when they disagreed on something! Yang Chen was not someone with a good temper. Doctor Luo was currently unconscious and couldn¡¯t hear Yang Chen¡¯s words. If he had heard them, he would¡¯ve probably woken up just to pass out again. Understanding Yang Chen¡¯s meaning, Zhou Haoran casually laughed, ¡°I understand. You all, hurry up and arrange accommodations for Doctor Yang.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± These maids, who once looked down on Yang Chen, now saw him becoming an honored guest in the blink of an eye. They didn¡¯t dare to be negligent and respectfully arranged accommodations for him. After Yang Chen left, Zhou Haoran fell into deep thought. At the side, Zhou Yuan curiously asked, ¡°Master, how to deal with Doctor Luo?¡± Zhou Haoran thought for a moment, ¡°Right now, we still don¡¯t know Yunxi¡¯s condition. If we wait until she gets better, which would mean that Yang Chen is indeed skillful, we can still make a decision then. Right now, even though Doctor Luo is hateful, there¡¯s no need to act so early!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not quite right.¡± Zhou Yuan was shocked when he heard this and stifled a laugh at his clan leader¡¯s choice of action. Master Zhou was indeed a genius in cultivating Martial Arts, having reached the Origin Martial Realm in just over fifty years. However, when it came to leading a family, his ability was questionable. Being the head of a family required considering all aspects of a situation. Zhou Haoran didn¡¯t understand and asked, ¡°Oh, Elder Zhou Yuan, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Master, you have to act decisively when it comes to Doctor Luo. If you wait until Yunxi is better before taking action, wouldn¡¯t that offend Doctor Yanq? Think about it, since Doctor Yang dared to stay in our Zhou Family, he must have some degree of confidence. It¡¯s already too late to consider taking action when results are produced. By then, Doctor Yang¡¯s attitude towards our Zhou Family might change.¡± Zhou Haoran was taken aback, ¡°You have a point, Elder Zhou Yuan. What do you think we should do?¡± ¡°To be honest, in my humble opinion, Doctor Luo should be woken up now and have his tongue removed. This Mister Luo almost cost our young lady her life. How can we let him leave the Zhou Family so easily? Taking such action would be a perfect explanation to Mr. Yang Chen! Why not?¡± Zhou Yuan laughed.. Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Chapter 233: I Also Want to Participate in the Selection Competition_l Chapter 236: Chapter 233: I Also Want to Participate in the Selection Competition_l Translator: 549690339 In terms of understanding the human heart, Zhou Yuan was undoubtedly a better choice. His few words made Zhou Haoran think deeply and feel that they were impeccable. Zhou Yuan took a deep breath: ¡°Master, in my opinion, if our young friend Yang Chen doesn¡¯t cure Miss Yunxi, we can let it go. But if he can really cure her, you must treat him as an honored guest.¡± ¡°Is it that serious?¡± Zhou Haoran was puzzled. Zhou Yuan bitterly smiled: ¡°Of course it¡¯s serious, Master. You don¡¯t know. This little guy is so young, yet he has reached the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Our Miss is seventeen years old and has only achieved the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm! He¡¯s only fourteen or fifteen years old. The difference of two years is like the difference between heaven and earth.¡± Many sects accept disciples with only a two-year difference. If you enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of thirteen, most sects will accept you. If you enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen, those sects will not like you. It might seem like only a one-year difference, but it¡¯s a world of difference. ¡°Plus, Yang Chen¡¯s medical skills ¡­ Do you think this kid is ordinary?¡± Zhou Haoran is not a fool. Hearing this, he couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Elder Zhou Yuan means that this little guy has an extraordinary origin?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s very likely. I¡¯ve heard that the Yuanshan Sect and Canghai Sect both send their young disciples out for experience. Among them, there are some young geniuses with mature minds and extraordinary talents. Whether he is one of them or not, our Zhou Family¡­¡± Zhou Yuan¡¯s voice gradually became smaller. Zhou Haoran suddenly understood and immediately shouted: ¡°Wake up Doctor Luo and cut off his tongue!¡± For both Yang Chen and the Zhou Family, three days was not a long time. Yang Chen never doubted whether Zhou Yunxi would wake up, he had absolute confidence in his prescriptions and medical skills. As long as the Zhou Family wanted to genuinely cure Zhou Yunxi, there would be no reason for her not to wake up. Just as Yang Chen thought, three days later, Elder Zhou Yuan of the Zhou Family personally visited him. ¡°Young friend Yang Chen!¡± Zhou Yuan smiled faintly at that time, his attitude towards Yang Chen becoming much more polite than before. Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Senior, what brings you to see me so early?¡± Zhou Yuan slowly explained: ¡°Miss Yunxi suddenly woke up late last night. The Family Head was thrilled. He specially prepared a banquet this morning to invite you, young friend Yang Chen, to attend. At the same time, he wants our Miss to properly thank you!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was not surprised and said, ¡°Since the Zhou Family has invited me so warmly, how can I refuse.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s acceptance, Zhou Yuan hurriedly led the way. Upon arriving at the Zhou Family¡¯s banquet venue, the attitudes of the Zhou Family members towards Yang Chen became much more polite. ¡°Physician Yang is here, please come in!¡± Zhou Haoran saw Yang Chen arrive and repeatedly invited him. As Yang Chen entered the banquet hall and looked around, most of the people were unfamiliar to him. However, he could tell that these were all high-level members of the Zhou Family. Among the most eye-catching was the now-awake Zhou Yunxi, whose pretty face was rosy red and looking healthier. It had to be said that Zhou Yunxi was indeed a rare beauty. When her face was pale, she still looked stunning. Now that she had regained her color, her big black eyes coupled with her cherry-like red lips made her look absolutely alluring and irresistible. At this moment, when she saw Yang Chen enter, Zhou Yunxi looked at the young man who had cured her, curiosity flashing in her eyes. When she woke up, her father had told her about Yang Chen. She had originally thought that the one who cured her would be an old man, but she was surprised to find that it was a young man much younger than herself. Zhou Haoran, seeing Yang Chen, said, ¡°Yunxi, hurry up and thank Physician Yang!¡± ¡°Yunxi thanks Physician Yang!¡± Zhou Yunxi hurriedly got up, lowered her head, and performed the unfamiliar daughter¡¯s gesture. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh when he saw this. It seemed that Zhou Yunxi was so bad at making a simple curtsy that she was clearly a martial arts maniac, bold in character. How could she have learned these ladylike gestures that noble ladies practice? He didn¡¯t mind: ¡°It¡¯s just a small effort, not worth mentioning. Besides, I didn¡¯t save Miss Zhou without any intention!¡± Hearing about the intention, Zhou Haoran was taken aback and didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to be so straightforward. He immediately said: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, please sit. Since you have cured my daughter, I will not be stingy as long as it is within my power!¡± ¡°With Master Zhou¡¯s words, I can rest assured.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t stand on ceremony and sat down directly in the chair, remaining calm in the face of the numerous masters of the Zhou Family. Zhou Haoran stared at Yang Chen¡¯s calmness, and couldn¡¯t help but take a cold breath. He then said: ¡°I don¡¯t know what young friend Yang Chen wants? Spirit Stones, or other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures? Our Zhou Family can provide.¡± Now, Yang Chen¡¯s presence was still involved in whether Zhou Yunxi could fully recover, so Zhou Haoran would naturally not be vague. Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°To be honest, Master Zhou, I don¡¯t want any Spirit Stones or any other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!¡± ¡°What!¡± Zhou Haoran and the other elders looked at each other, somewhat puzzled. What did Yang Chen mean, he didn¡¯t want anything? Zhou Yuan, who was sitting next to Yang Chen and seemed thoughtful, said: ¡°Before treating our Miss Yunxi, young friend Yang Chen must have thought about what he wanted!¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change, and Zhou Yuan was a smart man who saw through his thoughts at a glance. He didn¡¯t hide and was straightforward: ¡°I heard that Miss Yunxi is going to participate in the Genius Selection Competition held in Beishan Main City?¡± Zhou Yunxi, who was still unfamiliar with Yang Chen, hesitated a bit, nodded her head repeatedly, and gently said: ¡°Young Master Yang is right. This time I have to thank Young Master Yang for his help. If it were not for Young Master Yang¡¯s assistance, I am afraid I would have missed this Genius Selection Competition.¡± Zhou Haoran touched his chin thoughtfully as Yang Chen mentioned this. Was he planning to raise the price? Just as this thought settled in his heart, Yang Chen burst out astonishingly: ¡°To be honest, I, Yang Chen, also intend to participate in this Selection Competition!¡± ¡°This¡­¡± All the Zhou family members couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. Zhou Haoran subconsciously said: ¡°You mean, Physician Yang, you also want to participate in this Genius Selection Competition?¡± ¡°Does Master Zhou find it strange?¡± Yang Chen sipped his tea and gradually radiated his Martial Arts Cultivation qi. As soon as the martial arts cultivation of the third layer of the Spirit Martial Realm spread out, Zhou Family members who were not familiar with Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Zhou Yunxi¡¯s eyes brightened even further, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and it was unclear what she was thinking.. Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 234: Comparing Power_l Chapter 237: Chapter 234: Comparing Power_l Translator: 549690339 Zhou Haoran finally remembered Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, and the fact that the young man with such profound Martial Arts Cultivation appeared on the way to MO City, which is the only way to Beishan Main City. What would he be doing there if not participating in the Selection Competition? He should have thought of this earlier. With this in mind, Zhou Haoran thoughtfully asked, ¡°My friend Yang Chen, I can understand that you are going to participate in the Selection Competition, but what does this have to do with my Zhou Family?¡± What is the connection between the two? This is something to think about deeply. ¡°There is still a long distance from MO City to Beishan Main City. In order for the Zhou Family to take Young Lady Yunxi to participate in the Selection Competition, preparations must have been made early,¡± Yang Chen said gently. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Zhou Haoran was still utterly confused. Yang Chen smiled casually, ¡°The journey is long and full of dangers. I¡¯m just a single person heading to Beishan Main City and might encounter some trouble along the way. So, I plan to go with the Zhou Family, in other words, let the Zhou Family give me a lift along the way!¡± That was his original intention. After all, with his current relationship with the Ming Emperor Sect, if they found out that he was in MO City, who could guarantee that the Ming Emperor Sect wouldn¡¯t take action against him? There is still, at least, a half-month journey to Beishan Main City. With his skills, he can indeed use the Face Changing Technique to hide himself, but this would also cause other troubles, such as the numerous mountain thiefs and robbers along the way. Instead of that, he might as well choose a suitable support like the Zhou Family to accompany him to the Beishan Main City. The Zhou Family is naturally the most suitable choice for him now. Although the strength of the Zhou Family is not as good as the Ming Emperor Sect, it is enough to make the Ming Emperor Sect no longer so wantonly. The Zhou Family members found it somewhat amusing. They originally thought Yang Chen would put forward some unacceptable conditions¡­ As a result, Yang Chen simply said that he would go with them to Beishan Main City. This was simply a big bargain. Zhou Haoran was a little embarrassed, ¡°Isn¡¯t that it, Yang Chen, my friend? Are these your only conditions?¡± ¡°Just these,¡± Yang Chen shrugged. If Zhou 1¨Claoran thought his conditions were too low, then when the trouble from the Ming Emperor Sect arrived, he would know whether his conditions were high or low. Otherwise, why wouldn¡¯t he ask for any spirit stones? Because this condition was indeed not low. However, this has nothing to do with him, because after all, he saved Zhou Yunxi without any cost, so borrowing the Zhou Family¡¯s tiger skin wouldn¡¯t hurt, right? The banquet soon ended. Knowing that the Zhou Family would depart in ten days, Yang Chen felt a little bit more at ease. Soon after, he returned to his residence in the Zhou Family and began his cultivation after a brief settling down. As long as he enters the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, he can take Qingming Zhenyuan Pill to directly reach the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. He is not far from breaking through the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, all he needs now is cultivation. In this way, two days passed¡­ One day, while cultivating, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes, feeling someone visiting outside. His eyebrows raised, he looked at the already asleep Ming Yue and the moon in the sky, wondering who came to find him at this time of night. When he opened the door and stepped outside, he was momentarily taken aback and quite surprised. Wasn¡¯t the person who came to see him Zhou Yunxi, the young Miss of the Zhou Family? Under the moonlight, looking at Zhou Yunxi¡¯s beauty, Yang Chen was full of doubts, ¡°Miss Zhou, what brings you here at midnight?¡± Zhou Yunxi smiled sweetly, tidied up her hair and said softly, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, the other day you saved me, I woke up but never had a chance to properly thank you. So tonight, I came specially to express my gratitude.¡± Yang Chen scratched his chin, if it was someone else witnessing this scene of Zhou Yunxi visiting at midnight, wouldn¡¯t they have ulterior motives in their heart? But Yang Chen didn¡¯t think things would be that simple, he said straightforwardly, ¡°Miss Zhou, just tell me directly, if you want to thank me, there are plenty of opportunities, there¡¯s no need to choose this quiet night.¡± Seeing Yang Chen seeing through her little girl¡¯s thoughts at a glance, Zhou Yunxi was stunned for a moment, and then laughed silently. Immediately after, Zhou Yunxi stopped acting and said with an apologetic expression, ¡°Young Master Yang, to be honest, after seeing your Martial Arts Cultivation the other day, I¡¯ve always wanted to consult with you. I hope Young Master Yang will be generous and not refuse my request!¡± Yang Chen was dumbfounded. This¡­ Seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s serious expression, he was really at a loss. Apparently, this woman is also a battle fanatic. He had only revealed some of his Martial Arts strength, and this woman already wanted to challenge him? Yang Chen helplessly said, ¡°Miss Yunxi, there are many people in the Zhou Family to spar with, do you really need to specifically come to me for this?¡± Zhou Yunxi shook her head like a rattle drum, making Yang Chen speechless, ¡°It¡¯s different, the people in our clan, even if their Martial Arts Cultivation is the same as mine, their tricks are too cunning. It¡¯s just not fun to fight them. You¡¯re different, as a young person, you don¡¯t beat around the bush. Most importantly, you¡¯re a genius. I¡¯ve never really fought against a genius who¡¯s my equal.¡± This was true, as she had crushed other geniuses along the way. She had never met a genius like Yang Chen, whose Martial Arts Cultivation was the same as hers. Yang Chen frowned, ¡®Miss Zhou, you¡¯re a girl, there¡¯s no need to be so serious about this.¡± Zhou Yunxi blinked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me being a girl? Can¡¯t we girls be serious about this? Yang Chen, I don¡¯t agree with your reasoning.¡± ¡°Alright, alright, I won¡¯t argue with you. But you¡¯re not fully healed yet, and your strength can only be exerted to 40 or 50 percent at most. How can I spar with you?¡± Yang Chen sighed, seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s stubborn attitude, he knew that trouble had come. It seemed that there was no choice but to fight! Zhou Yunxi thought for a moment, ¡°Well, there are many ways to compare. Let¡¯s compare the power of our strikes.¡± ¡°Power?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°How do we compare that?¡± Zhou Yunxi stuck out her tongue playfully and said, ¡°There is a way, you see this rock, this is a King Kong Stone, a heavenly material and earthly treasure that is very helpful to Martial Artists. Yang Chen, my friend, you should know a thing or two about that.. As long as we strike the King Kong Stone with a single move, the stronger the power, the deeper the indentation in the King Kong Stone will appear! We¡¯ll use this King Kong Stone to compare!¡± Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Chapter 235: Zhang Xuelian is Still the Chapter 238: Chapter 235: Zhang Xuelian is Still the Tastiest 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen somewhat understood the King Kong Stone. The peculiarity of this stone lay in its ability to test the power of a strike. Moreover, the stone¡¯s specialty was that as long as you didn¡¯t shatter the King Kong Stone in an instant, it would restore itself to its original state in a very short time after being dented. In fact, a martial artist with Origin Martial Realm cultivation couldn¡¯t destroy such a stone block in an instant. It was most suitable to test the Spirit Martial Realm level. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that there is a King Kong Stele in various stages of the Selection Competition tests for us martial artists, and it is even more exquisite and valuable than the King Kong Stone.¡± Zhou Yunxi¡¯s eyes gleamed, showing her great interest. Yang Chen crossed his arms behind his back, ¡°The comparison is very fair, but what I want to say is, Miss Yunxi, why should I compete with you? If I win, what benefits will I get? If there are no benefits, I won¡¯t waste my time here.¡± ¡°No, the competition is just for the competition, why talk about benefits?¡± Zhou Yunxi appeared very puzzled. Yang Chen laughed, ¡°That¡¯s the kind of person I am!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Zhou Yunxi stared with her beautiful big eyes, quickly hugged her shoulders and pondered, ¡°How about this, if you win, I¡¯ll marry you.¡± Yang Chen was a little dumbfounded. He looked at Zhou Yunxi in bewilderment, ¡°No, Miss Yunxi, you can¡¯t talk nonsense like that!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not talking nonsense, I¡¯ve decided since I was little that if someone wants to marry me, first, they must be younger than me. Second, they must be passably good-looking. Third, they must be stronger than me. Otherwise, there¡¯s no discussion,¡± Zhou Yunxi earnestly explained, ¡°You are younger than me, look pretty good, and if you win, it¡¯s not a problem to marry you.¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes, feeling that Zhou Yunxi was still just a young girl. She was probably pampered in the Zhou Family, a simple-minded girl. Zhou Yunxi then rubbed her hair, ¡°And, I don¡¯t seem to have anything on me that you would be interested in.¡± Yang Chen hurriedly persuaded, ¡°No need, I don¡¯t want this benefit.¡± He was just joking. How could he dare to want such a benefit? Frankly speaking, he wasn¡¯t interested in Zhou Yunxi at all, a girl who was obviously still a little girl. Considering the combined age of his previous and current life, he was naturally much older than Zhou Yunxi, and such a young girl held no appeal for him. If he had to choose, Zhang Xuelian would be much more enticing. First, she was extremely cold and proud, and second, she was generous. At first, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t so clear about his attitude towards Zhang Xuelian, but ever since he saw her generous hand, he had to admit that she was indeed very attractive. As for Zhou Yunxi, he didn¡¯t have any intentions towards her. Zhou Yunxi was somewhat dissatisfied with Yang Chen¡¯s lack of interest in marrying her, but her strong desire to fight still outweighed her dissatisfaction, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s quickly decide the outcome!¡± ¡°Please, Miss Yunxi,¡± Yang Chen gestured with one hand. Without any politeness, Zhou Yunxi took out a sharp sword with a flick of her sleeve. Immediately after, the sword emitted several purple runes that wrapped around it, hovering with majestic True Qi. Zhou Yunxi shouted, and the runes on the sword flew towards the King Kong Stone, one after another. The bombing sounds were continuous, creating quite a noise. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed at the power. In order not to disturb Gu Mingyue¡¯s rest, Yang Chen had Rainbow secretly set up a soundproof formation. Although they couldn¡¯t fool others, it was more than enough to deceive Zhou Yunxi, a little girl. Soon, the smoke dissipated, and Yang Chen focused his gaze on the King Kong Stone, which had been dented by more than thirty percent. This power was already very impressive among the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Yang Chen touched his chin, feeling somewhat astonished. Zhou Yunxi was quite capable; with just a few moves, she displayed such extraordinary power. Zhou Yunxi was also very satisfied with the result of her attack, ¡°This is our Zhou Family¡¯s ancestral technique, ¡®Rune Sword Technique¡¯. It is a combination of rune secrets and sword techniques, and the power of the moves is unmatched. Ordinary cultivation methods can¡¯t compete with our Zhou Family¡¯s Rune Sword Technique in terms of power.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly, unable to deny the power of the Rune Sword Technique. Indeed, the Dao of Talismans was profound and unfathomable. Integrating talismans with sword techniques created a unique method, enabling Zhou Family¡¯s ancestors to stand out. Zhou Yunxi rightfully had a reason to be proud. It wouldn¡¯t be easy for others to defeat her, but unfortunately, she encountered Yang Chen. Yang Chen said, ¡°Miss Yunxi, if I win, you mustn¡¯t disturb my future cultivation.¡± ¡°Of course, a bet is a bet. I won¡¯t disturb you,¡± Zhou Yunxi pursed her lips, ¡°But first, you have to win against me. If you can¡¯t, you¡¯ll have to work harder, and then I¡¯ll come to challenge you every day!¡± Watching Zhou Yunxi¡¯s playful and cute appearance, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Alright, here I come.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, his True Qi surged, preparing to make his move. ¡°Aren¡¯t you taking out a weapon?¡± Zhou Yunxi was surprised, her small mouth slightly agape. ¡°No need.¡± Yang Chen gestured with his fingers. Having the Heavenly Thunder Origin within him, his True Qi naturally merged with the lightning power, making it unnecessary to use a weapon. At that moment, he casually grabbed at the air with his empty hand. In an instant, thunder and lightning crackled around the center of his palm. Then, he shot a palm thunderbolt right into the air. The rumbling sounds intertwined, as if a hundred birds were screeching. The dazzling light made Zhou Yunxi cover her eyes, unable to see exactly what had happened. When she recovered, she saw that the King Kong Stone had been dented by more than half. Zhou Yunxi was so astonished that she couldn¡¯t believe it, ¡°How¡­ how is that possible!¡± Yang Chen crossed his arms behind his back, not bothering to explain. He was kidding. He had absorbed Innate Qi, and the True Qi in his body had become Innate True Combined with the Heavenly Thunder Origin, his lightning attacks were the strongest weapon. With these two aspects combined, his moves had power unmatched by others. He hadn¡¯t even used the Thunderbolt Style yet, but with it, he was confident he could dent the King Kong Stone even more. Of course, explaining this would be quite troublesome. Yang Chen shook his body, and in the next moment, his Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level Martial Arts Cultivation was unveiled. ¡°Now, Miss Yunxi, do you understand?¡± Yang Chen said gently.. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Chapter 236: The Zhou Family’s Dilemma 1 Chapter 239: Chapter 236: The Zhou Family¡¯s Dilemma 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°You, you actually have the strength of Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level!¡± Zhou Yunxi¡¯s eyes widened, and she stomped her foot angrily: ¡°You¡¯re too bad, why didn¡¯t you tell me your strength from the beginning?¡± ¡°Did I have a chance?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter: ¡°Miss Yunxi, you insisted on comparing with me, and I couldn¡¯t refuse. Are you satisfied now?¡± Zhou Yunxi pouted, her eyes filled with curiosity and various emotions, and then said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll admit defeat and won¡¯t bother you while you cultivate unless it¡¯s necessary!¡± ¡°Thank you for your understanding, Miss Yunxi.¡± Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief. Zhou Yunxi said irritably, ¡°But there is something important that I need to tell you.¡± ¡°Oh? Please go ahead, Miss Zhou.¡± Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back. Zhou Yunxi smiled: ¡°My father told me to invite you to see him tomorrow morning. He has something important to discuss with you and hopes you can be on time.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen fell into deep thought. Master Zhou wants to see him? Early the next morning, Yang Chen got up early and went directly to the front hall of the Zhou family. When he arrived, both Zhou Haoran and Elder Zhou Yuan were there. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, they all looked at each other and then hurriedly got up to greet him: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you¡¯re here! Please, take a seat!¡± Yang Chen was confused, but he sat down anyway. He had heard from Zhou Yunxi the previous night that Zhou Haoran wanted to see him, so he had hurried over early in the morning. He didn¡¯t know why the people of the Zhou family wanted to see him and what it was all about. Feeling puzzled, Yang Chen didn¡¯t beat around the bush and asked, ¡°May I know why Master Zhou summoned me here so early?¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually about something important. May I ask if you have the City Lord¡¯s Command?¡± Zhou Haoran tentatively asked. ¡°Of course I do,¡± Yang Chen replied calmly. Yang Chen naturally had it as the City Lord¡¯s Command was involved in whether he could participate in the Genius Selection Competition. It was the token that Jin Cheng had given him a few days ago ¨C the City Lord¡¯s Command. In fact, the only requirement for the Selection Competition was the City Lord¡¯s Command. Its purpose was to represent which city the participant was from and which city would be represented in the competition. His City Lord¡¯s Command was for Liaocheng! Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyebrows raised, and he sighed in relief, ¡°That¡¯s good¡­¡± ¡°Master Zhou, what is this about?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°To be honest, the situation is as follows. Right now, I am worried about the City Lord¡¯s Command for my daughter. If she doesn¡¯t have the City Lord¡¯s Command, it would be quite troublesome for her to participate in the Selection Competition,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a bitter smile. ¡°Is it difficult to get a City Lord¡¯s Command?¡± Yang Chen asked with a laugh. In many cities, before the Selection Competition starts, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion would widely distribute the City Lord¡¯s Command to let the talents in their city represent them and bring them glory. This was considered an honor, and once a talent made a name for themselves in the Selection Competition, the Beishan Main City would also pay extra attention to their city. No one would worry about not having a City Lord¡¯s Command. As long as you are talented, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion would love to give you the Command. You couldn¡¯t refuse even if you wanted to. Zhou Haoran smiled bitterly, ¡°You may not be aware, Yang Chen, my friend, that the City Lord¡¯s Command is indeed easy to get for others. But it¡¯s different for our Zhou family. We have a longstanding feud with the MO City City Lord Mansion. They would spare no effort to make things difficult for our family!¡± ¡°Oh? So you mean that the City Lord¡¯s Mansion is deliberately withholding the City Lord¡¯s Command from your Zhou family?¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Exactly.¡± Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°Actually, it would be easy for us to get our hands on a City Lord¡¯s Command. Anyway, the MO City City Lord Mansion will issue the Commands widely sooner or later. We can easily get one from someone else at that time.¡± ¡°Then why is Master Zhou doing this?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand, but he felt that there was more to the story behind Zhou Haoran¡¯s visit today. Zhou Haoran shook his head, ¡°A few days ago, my daughter had an accident during her cultivation and fell into a coma. The MO City City Lord Mansion heard the news and invited our Zhou family to be guests at their Mansion, saying they wanted to let their talented subordinates compete with my daughter. This is clearly a provocation! My daughter then fell into a coma, and they want to compete now. What can we compete with?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. The way the MO City City Lord Mansion acted was indeed cunning and treacherous. With such a petty style, it was no wonder the Zhou family could suppress the City Lord Mansion in MO City. How could someone without vision achieve greatness? ¡°Now, my dilemma is also this. Although Yunxi has woken up, she is not completely recovered. Moreover, I¡¯ve heard that the MO City City Lord Mansion has invited an Inner Sect Genius from Taotu Sect to oversee the competition. My daughter wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against this person even if she were fully recovered!¡± Zhou Haoran was extremely troubled. Yang Chen stroked his chin with interest and said, ¡°What does this have to do with me, Master Zhou?¡± Zhou Haoran smiled awkwardly, ¡°The situation is like this. If we don¡¯t go to the City Lord Mansion today, our Zhou family will lose face. If we go and my daughter loses, losing the City Lord¡¯s Command is a small matter, but losing our reputation is a big one. It¡¯s clear that the MO City City Lord Mansion wants to take this opportunity to suppress our Zhou family.¡± ¡°So, Master Zhou wants me to help?¡± Yang Chen could see what Zhou Haoran was getting at. Zhou Haoran¡¯s face turned red, and he sighed, ¡°I hope Yang Chen, my friend, can help us.¡± ¡°In theory, I have no reason to help you. However, since I have a cooperation with your Zhou family, helping you one more time wouldn¡¯t hurt. But, without knowing the situation of the opponents, I can¡¯t guarantee that I¡¯ll win!¡± Yang Chen stood up with his hands behind his back: ¡°Besides, this time¡¯s help and the previous treatment of Miss Yunxi are separate matters!¡± Yang Chen was helpless. How did he get involved with the Taotu Sect and the Ming Emperor Sect? Seeing Yang Chen accept the request, Zhou Haoran and the surrounding elders couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved. They knew that Yang Chen had easily defeated Zhou Yunxi and possessed the terrifying strength of the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. If Yang Chen agreed to help, the Zhou family should have no problem maintaining their dignity this time. As for the reward, Zhou Haoran steeled himself: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, as long as you¡¯re willing, you can ask for any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures or Spirit Stones, and I, as a senior, will not hesitate!¡± Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Chapter 237: Seeing MO Shengyun Again?_l Chapter 240: Chapter 237: Seeing MO Shengyun Again?_l Translator: 549690339 As for the rewards, Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to mention them, as he didn¡¯t like negotiating with others before accomplishing anything. This also caused Zhou Haoran to secretly admire Yang Chen a bit more. Not only was Yang Chen extremely talented, but his disposition was also impeccable in their eyes. They originally thought that since they needed Yang Chen¡¯s help, he would inevitably take this opportunity to make excessive demands. However, they didn¡¯t expect that Yang Chen had no such intention. Before accomplishing anything, he didn¡¯t even think about setting any conditions. This also made them sigh secretly. Although Zhou Yunxi had decent talent, her temperament was far inferior to Yang Chen¡¯s; she seemed more like an immature girl in comparison. It seemed to prove the saying: There are always superior individuals and higher mountains. And so, they reached an agreement, and in the afternoon, a large team from the Zhou family set off for the MO City City Lord Mansion. The construction of MO City¡¯s City Lord Mansion was similar to Liaocheng¡¯s, and its scale was even more impressive than Liaocheng¡¯s. Even the martial artists¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation in MO City caused Yang Chen to be secretly astonished. It had to be said that MO City¡¯s strength was more than a notch above Liaocheng¡¯s. Not to mention anything else, the MO City City Lord Mansion wasn¡¯t even run by the current head of MO City, and its strong figures in the city were more formidable than those in the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion. Yang Chen, in the Zhou family crowd, did not stand out. He glanced around and muttered to himself, ¡°It seems that the rumors about MO City City Lord Mansion and Zhou family having a grudge are true. Although the guards let us through all the way, they didn¡¯t even exchange pleasantries with the Zhou family members. It seems that there really are a lot of private feuds between the two sides, otherwise, there would at least be some polite remarks.¡± Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but lower his opinion of the MO City City Lord Mansion¡¯s magnanimity. Since they were the Mansion¡¯s people, they should display the demeanor of MO City¡¯s public figures. Even if they had enmity and resentment with others, they should still value the principles of courtesy. That was the manifestation of a generous heart. If a force couldn¡¯t show enough magnanimity, being replaced by others was just a matter of time. Lost in thought, Yang Chen glanced around, ¡°Master Zhou, it seems that the strength of different cities varies greatly.¡± ¡°Of course, our MO City is a first-class city in North Mountain County!¡± Zhou Haoran said with a light smile, ¡°Seeing that Yang Chen, my friend, has traveled through so many cities along the way, it¡¯s normal for you to have this doubt!¡± ¡°First-class city? What does that mean?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. Zhou Yuan hurriedly explained, ¡°The strength of the cities is divided into clear tiers. For example, our MO City is very close to the Beishan Main City, and its overall strength is strong. Naturally, it¡¯s classified as a first-class city. Going down from there, there are second-class cities and third-class cities!¡± ¡°Going up, there are cities at the main city level! ¡± Yang Chen touched his chin and pondered for a moment. No wonder. If it were divided this way, the strength of Liaocheng would likely be barely a third-class city. After all, he had passed through many cities along the way, and many of them were stronger than Liaocheng. Zhou Haoran¡¯s attitude towards Yang Chen had changed from the beginning to the present with a complete 180-degree turn. He patiently explained, ¡°The main cities are divided into three: Beishan Main City, Descending Dragon City, and Cloud Water City. These three cities are all under the jurisdiction of Beishan Main City and are considered top -class city forces! The power of each city is no less than that of the Six Sects! ¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is,¡± Yang Chen exclaimed in sudden realization. It seemed that the Six Sects, though powerful, were nothing in front of Beishan Main City. As they were lost in thought, the Zhou family members arrived at the MO City City Lord Mansion¡¯s Great Hall. At that moment, a cheerful laughter entered the ears of the crowd. ¡°Friends of the Zhou family are indeed punctual! All of you are esteemed guests, please come in!¡± A middle-aged man dressed in a black robe stood not far away with his hands behind his back, a smile on his face, but there was a hint of insincerity beneath it. Zhou Haoran snorted coldly but didn¡¯t pretend, and slowly said, ¡°Then we of the Zhou family will not stand on ceremony.¡± As Zhou Haoran and the middle-aged man were talking, Zhou Yuan spoke up, worried that Yang Chen would not know, ¡°This man is the City Lord of MO City City Lord Mansion. His strength has reached the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer, one layer lower than our Family Head. He is very resentful about this! He even found an excuse to challenge our Family Head privately, but unfortunately, he still fell short.¡± Yang Chen nodded in acknowledgment. In an instant, the Zhou family members entered the Great Hall and took their seats in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. That City Lord of MO City, Feng Jindao, stroked his small goatee and appeared to be kind and affable, ¡°What are you waiting for? Serve tea to the members of the Zhou family!¡± Seeing Feng Jindao¡¯s pretentious expression, Zhou Haoran snorted, ¡°Thank you, City Lord Feng.¡± ¡°No need to be polite, no need to be polite. Brother Zhou, your Zhou family¡¯s little girl Yunxi is the trump card for our City Lord Mansion¡¯s Genius Selection Competition this year,¡± Feng Jindao said while glancing at Zhou Yunxi who had seated herself, his eyes narrowing with a feigned smile. Zhou Yunxi had actually woken up? This surprised him. However, with his rich experience, he could tell at a glance that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s injuries had clearly not healed yet. This made the corners of his lips rise as he said, ¡°Yunxi, our MO City is counting on you this time. If you can bring glory to MO City and win the favor of Beishan Main City, your uncle will surely reward you handsomely!¡± ¡°Thank you, Uncle Feng,¡± Zhou Yunxi stood up and bowed slightly. Feng Jindao coughed twice, ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me just yet. If you want to win honor for MO City, Yunxi, it¡¯s not that your uncle wants to test you. If your Zhou family wants to get the City Lord¡¯s Command and participate in the Genius Selection Competition, you must first show some strength that I can recognize. Otherwise, if you go and make a fool of yourselves, the people you¡¯ll lose face for will still be from MO City!¡± Yang Chen had thought that Feng Jindao would be able to pretend for a while longer, but he didn¡¯t expect the other party¡¯s true colors to show so quickly. Zhou Haoran had long known Feng Jindao¡¯s insincere intentions and snorted coldly, ¡°City Lord Feng, whatever test you want to give our Zhou family, just say it. We¡¯ll take it all.¡± ¡°Oh, Brother Zhou is truly straightforward.¡± Feng Jindao¡¯s eyes flashed coldly. He was curious where Zhou Haoran¡¯s confidence came from; the Zhou family¡¯s number one genius, Zhou Yunxi, hadn¡¯t recovered yet, so what was Zhou Haoran going to use to fight against him? Then, he clapped his hands, ¡°MO Xiaoyou, please come out!¡± As soon as his words fell, a young man wearing a Taotu Sect Taoist robe came out with his hands behind his back. The young man had no expression on his face and exuded an air of arrogance. His gaze swept around, as if nothing was worth noting. When Yang Chen saw this young man, he couldn¡¯t help but smile. The trump card Feng Jindao had invited turned out to be MO Shengyun, whom he had encountered a few days ago! Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Chapter 238: Didn’t Even Dare to Fight_1 Chapter 241: Chapter 238: Didn¡¯t Even Dare to Fight_1 Translator: 549690339 Regarding MO Shengyun, who was always condescending and treated everything like ants, Yang Chen still remembered him clearly. Now seeing MO Shengyun has completely walked out of the shadows of being defeated by him but still hasn¡¯t changed his temperament, Yang Chen shook his head slightly. If a genius always looks down on everything and thinks others are inferior to him, he can never truly be called a genius. The real genius is one who is brave enough to recognize his own shortcomings and move forward! Feng Jindao invited MO Shengyun out and then laughed, ¡°This is MO Shengyun, an Inner Disciple of Taotu Sect. He happened to pass by MO City on his way to the Genius Selection Competition. Haha, I was lucky to invite him. MO Xiaoyou is interested in the geniuses of the Zhou family and wants to have a competition. Master Zhou, I wonder if Miss Yunxi is willing to come up and teach him a lesson or two?¡± MO Shengyun raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at the pale-faced Zhou Yunxi, then the corner of his mouth curled up. Did this sickly girl really think she could fight with him? How ridiculous. However, this woman¡¯s gentle and frail beauty is not a bad choice to pursue. When the people of the Zhou family heard that MO Shengyun was an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect, their faces changed slightly. Soon, Zhou Haoran calmed down and said coldly, ¡°City Lord Feng, if you really want to suppress our Zhou family, you can, but we have countless geniuses in our family, and Yunxi will not be participating today.¡± Seeing this, Feng Jindao laughed. It seemed that Zhou Haoran was afraid, dreading that his daughter would make a mistake in the face of MO Shengyun, who was an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect, and not daring to let her fight. Even more so, MO Shengyun stood with his hands behind his back and lazily said, ¡°All right, don¡¯t waste time. Whoever you send from the Zhou family is the same to me. The result will be the same anyway. Hurry up and choose someone, this young master still has things to do.¡± Seeing MO Shengyun¡¯s arrogant appearance, the members of the Zhou family were angry, their eyes emitting fire, but when they remembered MO Shengyun¡¯s status, they could only sigh and looked at Zhou Haoran. Feng Jindao also laughed and said, ¡°Master Zhou, who do you plan to send from the Zhou family to take the lead? With my City Lord¡¯s Command, not just anyone can get it. If they can¡¯t even withstand two moves from Master MO, I wouldn¡¯t let you embarrass yourselves at the Selection Competition!¡± Zhou Haoran said coldly, ¡°City Lord Feng, you don¡¯t need to worry about that. Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯m sorry to trouble you.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen put down the tea in his hand and stood up. Seeing that the Zhou family had sent out an unknown junior, Feng Jindao sneered, ¡°Master Zhou, your Zhou family is really casual, sending an unknown junior.¡± Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, said casually, ¡°Junior Yang Chen is indeed an unknown, but coincidentally, I have some connection with Young Master Mo. Haha, Brother MO, long time no see.¡± The moment MO Shengyun saw Yang Chen, his eyes widened, and he even stepped back in slight fear, his expression extremely awkward. He had just managed to get out of the shadow caused by Yang Chen and had boasted just now that anyone who came would be the same. But now, Yang Chen¡­ Thinking of Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying strength that could crush him, MO Shengyun couldn¡¯t help but tremble in his heart. When he thought that no one among the young generation in Liaocheng could rival him, Yang Chen appeared. When he thought that no one in MO City could rival him, it was Yang Chen again. Why could Yang Chen never let him go? However, he didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t expected this either. Seeing Yang Chen and MO Shengyun so close, both Feng Jindao and Zhou Haoran were filled with surprise. Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Brother MO, are you interested in having a second round?¡± MO Shengyun¡¯s expression fluctuated, and it took him a while to say, ¡°There¡¯s no need for a match. City Lord Feng, let¡¯s find someone else for today¡¯s matter!¡± ¡°No!¡± Feng Jindao¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. He finally felt that victory was within his grasp and could suppress the arrogance of the Zhou family today. At least he had witnessed MO Shengyun¡¯s strength and had confidence that no one in MO City could match him! However, when MO Shengyun saw the unknown junior he thought of, he didn¡¯t say a word, and ran away like a rabbit seeing a tiger, not even having the courage to fight. ¡°MO Xiaoyou, didn¡¯t we agree on this?¡± Feng Jindao wanted to get angry, but when he thought of MO Shengyun¡¯s background and status, he had to swallow his anger and speak politely and respectfully. MO Shengyun shouted, ¡°I said, City Lord Feng, find someone else!¡± Feng Jindao felt like crying. Find someone else, who should he invite? He spent so many Spirit Stones to invite MO Shengyun, and now he just backed out. Who should he invite now? MO Shengyun, on the other hand, was very decisive. He knew the gap between himself and Yang Chen, and didn¡¯t even think about fighting. He just turned around and left. Feng Jindao was left standing there, in a tricky situation. The people from the MO City City Lord¡¯s Mansion looked awkvvard and didn¡¯t know what to say. The Zhou family members were also stunned by this dramatic scene, but soon Zhou Haoran laughed, ¡°City Lord Feng, it seems that the genius you invited doesn¡¯t even want to think about fighting with our Yang Chen, oh no no no, I should say this genius is too busy to compete and has other things to do.¡± The mockery in this statement couldn¡¯t be more obvious, making Feng Jindao¡¯s face turn black with anger. At this point, Feng Jindao had no face to continue the fight, he shouted, ¡°Issue the City Lord¡¯s Command!¡± After he issued the order to the servants, Feng Jindao turned around and left without delay. The people underground could only grit their teeth and issue the City Lord¡¯s Command to the Zhou family. The Zhou family was overjoyed on receiving the City Lord¡¯s Command, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, thank you so much for this time. By the way, that MO Shengyun from Taotu Sect¡¯s Inner Door¡­ with you?¡± Yang Chen looked at the surprised gazes around him, including Zhou Yunxi¡¯s curious blinking eyes, and knew that it would be hard not to explain. He could only say, ¡°I once fought a round with MO Shengyun and won by a fluke. Now that I¡¯ve met MO Shengyun again, it must be luck. MO Shengyun just lost to me a few days ago, so naturally he wouldn¡¯t think of humiliating himself again.¡± MO Shengyun was quite decisive. This made the Zhou family members gasp in surprise. Although Yang Chen¡¯s words were modest, could it be as simple as winning by fluke that scared MO Shengyun like that? MO Shengyun and Yang Chen aren¡¯t even on the same level! Who exactly is Yang Chen? Even inner sect disciples of a sect like Taotu would run away when they see him. Zhou Haoran was puzzled, but he didn¡¯t bother thinking about it any longer, and laughed heartily, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Chapter 239: Life Extension Pill Materials_l Chapter 242: Chapter 239: Life Extension Pill Materials_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen and the Zhou Family members left the MO City City Lord Mansion in a grand procession. At the same time, MO Shengyun, who had originally planned to show off his abilities but ended up humiliated, returned to his residence within MO City City Lord Mansion. As soon as he opened the door, a fragrant breeze hit him. A slender and rosy-faced pretty woman leaped into MO Shengyun¡¯s arms, without any regard for propriety between men and women. Her seductive posture could not be more enticing. ¡°Brother Yun, what¡¯s wrong? You look so gloomy.¡± The woman exhaled softly, stroking MO Shengyun¡¯s heartstrings. Upon closer inspection, this woman was none other than Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s girl Wen Zi. It was unclear when Wen Zi became involved with MO Shengyun. MO Shengyun had been filled with resentment, but at this moment, he was seduced by the woman, and his belly filled with burning rage. ¡°Hmph, guess who I met today?¡± ¡°Who did you meet?¡± Wen Zi pretended to be shy, but her eyes were sharp. ¡°Yang Chen!¡± MO Shengyun said with a low snort. Wen Zits delicate body trembled: ¡°That kid, he¡¯s actually in MO City?¡± ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s none other than him. Doesn¡¯t your Ming Emperor Sect want to kill this kid? Now the opportunity is here!¡± MO Shengyun laughed cruelly, ¡°I will not allow a country bumpkin to shit and piss on my head!¡± Thinking back to his humiliation in the Great Hall, MO Shengyun¡¯s chest burned with anger, unable to calm down. When had he ever lost face like this? In front of so many people, he didn¡¯t even have the courage to fight. As for Wen Zi, her eyes flashed with a subtle ferocity when she heard the name Yang Chen. ¡°That little bastard killed my Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s outer disciple Liu Taixing, and my Brother Liu¡­ I treated him like my own brother.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, from now on, I will love you even more than Liu Taixing,¡± MO Shengyun said, appeasing Wen Zi who looked pitiful and charming. ¡°That beast Yang Chen, in order to covet the treasures on Liu Taixing¡¯s body, he actually attacked and injured him. Such a person, if not eliminated, where is justice!¡± Wen Zi appeared delicate and vulnerable, with tears in her eyes, she twisted her body in MO Shengyun¡¯s arms. ¡°Then you must love me dearly.¡± ¡°Rest assured, once I return to the sect this time, I will definitely speak to my master about marrying you.¡± ¡°Brother Yun, what¡¯s the hurry? I¡¯ll be yours sooner or later anyway.¡± Wen Zi knew men¡¯s thoughts all too well. Once a man tasted the sweetness, all his promises would amount to nothing. Without gaining any benefits from MO Shengyun, she would not easily let him have her. Wen Zi, afraid of angering MO Shengyun, quickly said, ¡°Right now, the most important thing is Yang Chen. You¡¯ve just met him, so he must not have gone far. I¡¯ll contact my Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s elders and disciples in MO City now, and find an opportunity to get rid of this kid!¡± Kill intent filled Wen Zi¡¯s eyes as the scapegoat could die a little more obscurely! Once he was dead, everything would be settled! Yang Chen was completely unaware of Wen Zi and MO Shengyun¡¯s affairs. He thought that MO Shengyun was alone and didn¡¯t take him seriously. Now, he returned to the Zhou Family with them. It was on the way that Yang Chen suddenly raised his eyebrows, ¡°What? This Chamber of Commerce has some of the materials for refining the Life Extension Pills?¡± ¡°Exactly, Young Master! Hurry and buy them! These materials are hard to come by.¡± Rainbow was so excited that tears were about to fall. In the Eight Extremities Flowing River, she urged Yang Chen to take action, as the Life Extension Pills were too important for their Fishpeople Tribe. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? I¡¯m going now!¡± He knew that Rainbow was anxious and not stingy at all, so he immediately said to Master Zhou, ¡°MO City is so big, I¡¯d like to go around and have some fun. I¡¯ll come back to Zhou Family later!¡± ¡°Oh? It turns out that¡¯s the case. In that case, I won¡¯t bother Young Master Yang¡¯s interest in playing.¡± Zhou Haoran did not stop him. It was normal for someone of Yang Chen¡¯s age to have a playful heart. He said that his own daughter only enjoyed cultivation and play. Sometimes when she was addicted to playing, she couldn¡¯t stop. Yang Chen was already doing well in comparison. He didn¡¯t know Yang Chen¡¯s true thoughts. Following the direction Rainbow pointed out, Yang Chen arrived at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce. ¡°Longteng Trading Association, what a great name!¡± Saying this, Yang Chen entered the trading association. ¡°Young Master, what can I do for you? Our trading association has a wide variety of goods, everything you could need!¡± The shopkeeper, after seeing Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, was startled and began to fawn incessantly, afraid of making Yang Chen unhappy. Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any words, heading straight for the Life Extension Pill materials that Rainbow had discovered. ¡°It¡¯s the Ageless Flower¡­¡± Yang Chen marveled. This Ageless Flower was very rare, and he didn¡¯t expect to find one in the MO City Trading Association. The shopkeeper noticed Yang Chen¡¯s interest in the Ageless Flower and hesitated, ¡°Young Master, you have excellent taste! This Ageless Flower is our Longteng Trading Association¡¯s newly acquired treasure. However, it¡¯s only for display and not for sale¡­¡± ¡°The price is negotiable.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any more words. Of course, the Ageless Flower wouldn¡¯t be cheap, and he could understand that. Just this one Ageless Flower, when consumed, could increase a martial artist¡¯s lifespan by three years. Such a rare treasure, if refined into a Life Extension Pill, could extend one¡¯s life by more than ten years or even possibly twenty years with luck. The shopkeeper saw Yang Chen¡¯s grand manner and hesitated a bit. ¡°Haha, this young friend has great boldness! The Ageless Flower is indeed our Longteng Trading Association¡¯s treasure for display, but rules are dead while people are alive.¡± At this moment, a burst of laughter rang out. Yang Chen looked toward the source of the laughter and discovered that it came from an elderly man who was slowly walking forward. This elder was wearing the uniform of the Longteng Trading Association, clearly the real decision-maker of the trading association. Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Can you make the decision? ¡°I am the Longteng Trading Association¡¯s Elder Liu, in charge of overseeing the store. If this young friend is interested in the Ageless Flower, it¡¯s the flower¡¯s fortune. However, regarding the price¡­¡± The Trading Association¡¯s Elder hesitated but his meaning couldn¡¯t have been more obvious. Yang Chen smiled faintly, and after hearing from Rainbow that the elder¡¯s cultivation level was at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, he knew that he could make a decision on the Ageless Flower. In a calm tone, he said, ¡°As for the price, Elder Liu, just name it! Just bear in mind that I have a deep relationship with the Zhou Family, so I hope Elder Liu can give me a fair price..¡± Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Chapter 240: Ming Emperor Sect’s Pursuit_1 Chapter 243: Chapter 240: Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Pursuit_1 Translator: 549690339 These words that I have deep roots with the Zhou family seemed unintentional, but they startled Elder Liu into a cold sweat. He originally thought Yang Chen was a fool, trying to blackmail him for a good deal, but he didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to be connected to the Zhou family, which made him feel slightly embarrassed. The power of the Zhou family was something their Longteng Trading Association couldn¡¯t afford to offend. Yang Chen had already taken these precautions in order to prevent the Trading Association from having any ill intentions. He took the initiative to mention his connection to the Zhou family, borrowing their power for his own purposes. If the Trading Association really investigated this, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid either. With the support of the Zhou family, his actions would be much easier. Elder Liu was a smart man. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s boldness, combined with the fact that his eyes didn¡¯t waver at all, he realized that the young man in front of him wasn¡¯t lying. With this thought, Elder Liu, with his hands behind his back, uttered, ¡°Twenty-five thousand spirit stones for the price, I think it¡¯s quite reasonable.¡± He had initially wanted to ask for thirty thousand, trying to rip Yang Chen off, but after considering the Zhou family connection, he quoted a price of twenty-five thousand spirit stones. Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate, ¡°Final offer, twenty thousand spirit stones!¡± Elder Liu raised his eyebrows, realizing that the young man in front of him was good at bargaining. Twenty thousand spirit stones may seem like just a number, but Yang Chen reduced it by five thousand, and most importantly, twenty thousand spirit stones were indeed the normal price for the Ageless Flower, leaving no room for debate. ¡°Twenty-two thousand!¡± Elder Liu was unwilling, ¡°Young Master, the Ageless Flower is an incredibly rare item, asking for a little more is not a problem!¡± ¡°Hehe, Elder Liu should think about it carefully. The Ageless Flower only increases lifespan by three years. It¡¯s not worth this price.¡± Yang Chen said lazily. ¡°But the Ageless Flower is a material for refining Life Extension Pills.¡± Elder Liu replied. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved upward, ¡°But who in MO City can refine Life Extension Pills? Elder Liu, I can¡¯t afford your price. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± After saying this, Yang Chen turned around and left. ¡°This!¡± Elder Liu was anxious. He hesitated for a breath or two before hastyly saying, ¡°Wait a minute, young man. How about twenty-one thousand?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t even stop walking. ¡°Twenty thousand, fine, just twenty thousand!¡± Elder Liu took a deep breath of cold air, gritted his teeth and reluctantly agreed. Indeed, the reason Elder Liu kept the Ageless Flower for display and not for sale was not because it was exceptionally valuable, but because it couldn¡¯t be sold. The Ageless Flower was indeed a rare species, but the price wasn¡¯t as high as twenty thousand spirit stones. If someone could refine the Life Extension Pill, the price of the Ageless Flower would naturally rise. But no one in MO City could do it. Left with no choice, he, as the manager of the Trading Association, had just come up with the rule of only displaying and not selling. He was using the unsellable Ageless Flower to boost his status. Since it couldn¡¯t be sold anyway, why not hype it up? But this young man in front of him saw through his intention at once. Now he had no other choice but to reluctantly agree with Yang Chen. Upon hearing twenty thousand spirit stones, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, and he turned around, ¡°Thank you, Elder Liu.¡± He also sighed in his heart. Helpless, with scant resources, even a few thousand spirit stones needed to be saved. He couldn¡¯t afford twenty-five thousand spirit stones, as it would exhaust all his spirit stones. Elder Liu was somewhat displeased, but he still took out the Ageless Flower, ¡°Can the Young Master pay the spirit stones now?¡± Yang Chen handed over twenty thousand spirit stones as requested. This made Elder Liu carefully count the spirit stones. Seeing that the amount was sufficient, he finally showed a happy expression, ¡°The Ageless Flower now belongs to Young Master.¡± Yang Chen looked at the Ageless Flower in his hand and gently smiled. He was about to leave when suddenly, his eyes narrowed, and his expression grew cold. That¡¯s because, at that moment, there were suddenly more people in the Trading Association. Counting them, there were dozens of people, at least. These dozens of people entered the Trading Association one after another, instantly focusing their souls on him. Judging by their expressions, it was clear these people had malicious intentions. Elder Liu obviously noticed it too. Seeing these people¡¯s intentions, he stepped forward, ¡°What do you all mean? Our Longteng Trading Association is not a soft persimmon for anyone to knead. If you want to cause trouble, please go elsewhere. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame our Longteng Trading Association for being impolite!¡± As soon as these words fell, Elder Liu suddenly emitted an astonishing Ling Wu Realm Peak qi. The middle-aged man in the lead wore a Daoist robe and sneered, ¡°You dare to meddle with our Ming Emperor Sect affairs? A mere Longteng Trading Association elder, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re tired of living?¡± After speaking, the man emitted an imposing Half-step Yuan Martial Realm qi. This qi instantly spread out, causing Elder Liu¡¯s face to pale suddenly. ¡°You, you are from the Ming Emperor Sect!¡± Elder Liu¡¯s eyes widened, his voice trembling as he realized the identity of these people. The shopkeeper was also frightened. Elder Liu was somewhat more calm, ¡°The esteemed Ming Emperor Sect members, our trading association is only a small business. We have never offended the Ming Emperor Sect. What do you¡­?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we have no interest in your Trading Association. We came here to capture someone. It¡¯s not your matter, just get lost!¡± The Daoist-robed elder waved his hand. There was no one else in the Longteng Trading Association at the moment. Even if Elder Liu was stupid, he knew who these people were targeting. How could a small trading association like his interfere when the Ming Emperor Sect wanted to capture someone? Even the MO City City Lord Mansion would have to give face to the Ming Emperor Sect! Realizing this, Elder Liu sighed bitterly, took the shopkeeper without a word, and left. ¡°Have the formation array set up, and do it quickly. Make sure the City Lord¡¯s Mansion doesn¡¯t lose face.¡± The Daoist-robed elder ordered. ¡°Elder, it¡¯s already set up. There¡¯s no way any sound or movement will get out. From the outside, this Longteng Trading Association still looks like the Longteng Trading Association.¡± The Ming Emperor Sect disciple chuckled, then locked his gaze on Yang Chen, ¡°Is this little guy the Yang Chen?¡± Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, sensing the changes around him. Rainbow¡¯s voice transmission echoed in his mind, ¡°Young Master, this is the Soul Locking Array Method. These people use array plates to set up the array. The Soul Locking Array Method can completely block sound and even True Qi. The inside of the formation and the outside world are completely separate!¡± Yang Chen had already noticed this. At least for now, the Longteng Trading Association had completely changed, with flowers, plants, and trees all around. It was clear that he was now surrounded by the formation array. Thinking of this, Yang Chen said expressionlessly, ¡°The Ming Emperor Sect is really generous. In order to kill an insignificant Ling Wu Realm young man like me, you¡¯ve put in so much effort. A Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and even using the array plate formation, you really went all out!¡± His words were followed by a cold expression on his face. They clearly had no intention of leaving him any way out.. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Chapter 241: Fighting the Ming Emperor Sect’s Elder 1 Chapter 244: Chapter 241: Fighting the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Elder 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, I am the Law Enforcement Elder of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect, in charge of guarding MO City. I didn¡¯t expect you to set foot on my territory. Heh, hand over the Dazzling Mind Bell, and I might consider leaving you with a whole corpse in mercy.¡± Elder Gu licked his lips, his expression cold and sinister, not taking Yang Chen seriously at all. He had killed too many people like Yang Chen before. There are always some ants who try to create some waves. However, they don¡¯t know the consequence of going against the Ming Emperor Sect is death! Elder Gu was now intent on taking the credit for himself. If he got the Dazzling Mind Bell and handed it over to Elder Qian, it would be a great honor. Maybe Elder Qian would even support him later. As an Outer Sect Elder, his status was still inferior to that of the Inner Sect members. If he could enter the Inner Sect, it would be a leap to the sky. Just as Elder Guts words fell, a sudden shout rang out, ¡°Elder Gu, there¡¯s no need to waste words on this kid, he killed Elder Brother Liu!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain the matter about the Dazzling Mind Bell. He couldn¡¯t possibly explain it clearly anyway. However, at this moment, when he heard the shout, he suddenly became interested and turned to look. Among the members of the Ming Emperor Sect, there was a familiar face¡ªit was Wen Zi. ¡°It¡¯s her¡­¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold, and he clearly remembered this woman. On the day he fought with Liu Taixing, he noticed Liu Taixing¡¯s pursuer, Wen Zi, whose eyes and appearance showed that she was a difficult-to-control, fickle woman. He had always found it strange. He¡¯d been in MO City for several days, and the members of the Ming Emperor Sect hadn¡¯t acted. If the Ming Emperor Sect really had such a powerful grasp on the situation, he would have changed his appearance long ago. But clearly, they couldn¡¯t do it. He didn¡¯t think the Ming Emperor Sect would instantly encircle him. It was strange. At the very least, the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s timing was impeccable. He had just left MO City¡¯s City Lord Mansion and parted ways with the Zhou Family when members of the Ming Emperor Sect appeared. It didn¡¯t make sense. At first, he thought this matter might have had something to do with MO Shengyun, but now, seeing Wen Zi, he felt there was an inevitable connection between this incident and her. Wen Zi¡¯s tearful appearance was pitiful: ¡°Elder Brother Liu was always the one who loved me the most, he treated others well, but this beast, in the fight against Elder Brother Liu, won with cunning tricks and even planned to kill him. He even coveted Elder Brother Liu¡¯s Dazzling Mind Bell, harbored murderous intent and killed Elder Brother Liu. My poor Elder Brother Liu.¡± At this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. However, he soon sensed something was amiss. ¡°This woman doesn¡¯t have a good relationship with Liu Taixing, so why is she crying like this? Isn¡¯t it unnecessary?¡± Yang Chen felt something was odd, and as he looked at Wen Zi, he suddenly thought of something. It has to be said that a woman¡¯s tears are the most effective at moving men¡¯s hearts. With Wen Zi¡¯s tears, the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect Disciples beside her started glaring at Yang Chen with murderous intent, grinding their teeth. ¡°Attack.¡± Elder Gu saw his disciples getting ready to take action, waved his hand, and shouted immediately. In an instant, dozens of Ming Emperor Sect disciples attacked in unison. Yang Chen hurriedly retreated and steadied himself. He looked intently, listening to Rainbow¡¯s analysis. ¡°Among these dozens of people, most of them are Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect Disciples and Elders, with Martial Arts Cultivation at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth and Fifth Level. Most of them are at the Spirit Martial Realm Third and Second Level. The most troublesome one is that Law Enforcement Elder; he¡¯s at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and he¡¯s particularly difficult to deal with!¡± Rainbow quickly spoke, ¡°Young Master, there are too many of them, we cannot fight against them. You have to find a way to break the formation and escape!¡± Yang Chen knew that he had completely torn with the Ming Emperor Sect. At present, escaping was the best option. With this thought, he clenched his teeth, ¡°It¡¯s not easy to escape, and besides, I have to confirm something first.¡± Elder Gu, who was at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, couldn¡¯t wait to kill Yang Chen immediately and take the Dazzling Mind Bell. He was almost the first to rush forward. Facing such an astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation, Yang Chen knew he had no chance of fighting back. There was simply too great a difference between their levels of cultivation. With this in mind, he resolved, ¡°Since we¡¯re in this formation, I¡¯m not afraid of Black Mountain Black Bear siblings being discovered by too many people. I can only take a gamble. Now, I don¡¯t have time to worry about whether the Ming Emperor Sect will find out anything about the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings.¡± With this thought, as Elder Gu¡¯s palm was about to strike, Yang Chen suddenly communicated with Rainbow. ¡°Kid, prepare to die!¡± Elder Gu roared. However, just when he thought Yang Chen was as good as dead, suddenly, a massive force came from above. ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± Boom. Two palm prints, as large as mountains, slammed down directly. These Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palms were not unleashed by Yang Chen, but by the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings! If it was on normal days, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t dare to release the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings, as their true identities would inevitably trigger a bloody storm if discovered. But now, trapped within the Soul Locking Array Method, the outside world could not see what was happening inside! Moreover, he didn¡¯t have many choices at the moment. ¡°What is this?!¡± Elder Gu was shocked, staring at the two massive black bears, his expression changing. ¡°Boss, what do we do? We didn¡¯t finish him off!¡± Bear Elder One roared, scratching his head. ¡°You two help me hold off this man!¡± Yang Chen commanded. ¡°No problem!¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were straightforward, so they immediately charged towards Elder Gu without considering his Martial Arts Cultivation_Level. ¡°Evil beasts, courting death!¡± Elder Gu couldn¡¯t ascertain the category of the Black Mountain Black Bears. He never imagined that Yang Chen would have two demonic beasts to assist him. It wasn¡¯t unusual for people to have demonic beasts, but having two such powerful demonic beasts was rare. Elder Gu was completely dumbfounded, ¡°These two bears are only at Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, how can they be so powerful!¡± As a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm expert, he was caught between the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings from both sides, and was actually beaten to the point where he was unable to fight back. At a glance, it was evident that the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings¡¯ size kept enlarging as they pressed down on Elder Gu. However, Elder Gu was, after all, a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm expert. Although he was initially caught off guard by the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings and couldn¡¯t defend himself, he soon adjusted. With a wave of his True Qi, he immediately suppressed the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings. Seeing this, Yang Chen knew that it wouldn¡¯t be easy for the two siblings to hold back Elder Gu. He took a deep breath, ¡°Brother Python, you too, go and help the Black Bear siblings!¡± ¡°No problem!¡± Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Chapter 242: Are You Really Enough With Just These People?_l Chapter 245: Chapter 242: Are You Really Enough With Just These People?_l Translator: 549690339 The moment the Golden Claw Python agreed in the Eight Extremities Flowing River, it immediately withdrew from the space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River. Following that, it opened its fierce fangs and hissed as it bit towards Elder Gu. Its big mouth was large enough to swallow an elephant, which was quite shocking to behold. ¡°What!¡± Elder Gu widened his eyes. He had barely fought against the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and gained the upper hand, but the appearance of the Golden Claw Python instantly wiped out all his hard-earned advantages. Elder Gu¡¯s scalp tingled for a moment. What on earth was going on? How did these demonic beasts appear out of thin air? There hadn¡¯t been any signs, and it was baffling! Though the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were not very intelligent, their brute strength was boundless. With his abilities, Elder Gu could easily play them around. However, the Golden Claw Python was different. It was agile and fought cleverly, commanding the two Black Mountain Black Bears and instantly turning the disadvantageous situation around. ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, watch for the right timing and cooperate with me. Don¡¯t just rely on brute force to attack.¡± The Golden Claw Python shouted in the common beast language. The two Black Mountain Black Bears understood that their comprehension was weak, so they listened to the Golden Claw Python¡¯s words and followed its instructions. Yang Chen observed this scene, pondering carefully and not acting recklessly. Seeing other Ming Emperor Sect disciples coming to kill him, Yang Chen retreated step by step. ¡°Brother Python seems to have increased his strength after taking my Tongming Pill, reaching the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, the Golden Claw Python¡¯s strength isn¡¯t much different from a normal Seventh Layer realm before it evolves. It¡¯s not like the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers who can exert far greater power than their actual strength at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Yang Chen thought to himself, then shouted: ¡°Rainbow, after all, Elder Gu is a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and his strength is strong. Brother Python and the two Black Bear brothers might not be able to contend with him. Although they have the initiative now, they will still be killed by Elder Gu if they don¡¯t hold on for long. You must seize the opportunity and use your Divine Soul Power to help them!¡± Although with the help of Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power, killing Elder Gu was not easy, as there was a considerable difference in their Martial Arts Cultivation. However, given the current situation, using the abilities of the few demonic beasts to distract Elder Gu was not difficult. That effect was all he wanted- to hold them up. ¡°Next, I need to find a way to break the formation. However, before breaking the formation, I must confirm one thing!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. The next moment, he stopped in his tracks, abruptly turned around, and faced the numerous Ming Emperor Sect genius disciples who were catching up to him. ¡°Huh?¡± The Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect disciples were stunned. Seeing Yang Chen, who was no longer running away, they laughed: ¡°So, Yang Chen, have you given up?¡± ¡°Giving up is the wise choice. Hehe, after all, you will die sooner or later. You seem to realize that you are nothing more than a puny ant before us, the Ming Emperor Sect. Since you¡¯re an ant, be prepared to be crushed at any moment!¡± ¡°I will never forgive anyone who makes my junior sister Wen Zi shed tears!¡± Yang Chen heard this and sneered. Holding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he said coldly, ¡°Do the Ming Emperor Sect believe that sending just these people is enough to kill me, Yang Chen?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°What does Yang Chen mean?¡± ¡°Does he still think he can escape today? He even thinks that we don¡¯t have enough people. This kid really doesn¡¯t know the immensity of heaven and earth.¡± ¡°Hahaha! ¡± The Ming Emperor Sect disciples felt as if they had heard a hilarious joke.¡±Enough talk, take action, kill him!¡± Wen Zi had a bad feeling, and at this moment, she gritted her teeth, ¡°Everyone, whoever can help me avenge Elder Brother Liu, I will surely express my gratitude. Upon hearing Wen Zits words of gratitude and looking at her delicate appearance, the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were motivated and then stared ferociously at Yang Chen before suddenly attacking him. Wen Zi¡¯s gratitude meant that they would have more opportunities to get closer to her, and there would be many more chances to have this enchanting woman to express her feelings of gratitude, wouldn¡¯t it? But just in the moment these disciples took action¡­ Crackle, crackle. Lightning flashed, and electric snakes flew out as Yang Chen instantly displayed the Thunderbolt Style! The moves infused with Innate Qi swept out, and those electric snakes seemed like deadly sharp blades, biting their way through layers. In an instant, there were continuous screams. Some of the Outer Sect disciples with low Martial Arts Cultivation instantly fell to the ground and died. Only those with quick reactions and high cultivation barely managed to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style. ¡°What!¡± ¡°What is this!¡± Seeing this lightning, the Outer Sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were utterly shocked. They were completely frightened by Yang Chen¡¯s astonishing moves. Looking at the corpses on the ground, out of dozens of Outer Sect disciples, more than ten had died in an instant! This scene was not strange to Yang Chen. These Outer Sect disciples may have decent Martial Arts Cultivation levels, but most of them were only at the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level. With his current cultivation, he could easily deal with opponents at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Moreover, his Thunderbolt Style was best at attacking groups! Dozens of Spirit Martial Realm disciples may look impressive, but they were nothing more than a mob. However, these mob members didn¡¯t think they were a mob. One of the Ming Emperor Sect disciples shouted: ¡°You, you dare to kill our Ming Emperor Sect disciples, you¡¯re courting death!¡± ¡°Oh? I really want to see how you¡¯re going to kill me today!¡± Yang Chen smirked with the corners of his mouth raised. The Essence Blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear emerged from his hand movement. In an instant, the empty palms gathered and formed shadows. He immediately struck out with a palm. Rumble. The formidable power swept outwards, causing the Fourth and Fifth Level disciples of the Spirit Martial Realm to retreat one after another, suffering significant losses! Too strong. Who would believe that a Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level kid could deal with so many Outer Sect disciples in the blink of an eye? Moreover, the opponent¡¯s moves seemed like an immovable mountain. ¡°This¡­¡± Wen Zi stood there, her eyes filled with fear. She suddenly realized that the small fry she had brought were not even worth watching in front of Yang Chen! They were not on the same level at all. Suddenly, Wen Zi¡¯s face changed, because she noticed that Yang Chen was actually coming to kill her. This made Wen Zi tremble: ¡°Quick, stop him, stop him!¡± Feeling the murderous intent from Yang Chen, even she, as naive as she was, knew that Yang Chen had targeted her.. Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 243: The Pursuit Continues_l Chapter 246: Chapter 243: The Pursuit Continues_l Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing Wen Zi¡¯s words, several high-minded outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect stepped forward to help her, hoping to win her favor. However, in an instant, electric light flashed, and the disciples who wanted to protect Wen Zi were sent crashing to the ground, blood gushing out. Yang Chen, wielding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, calmly walked towards Wen Zi. No one dared to stop him. Whoever blocks his way shall be killed without mercy! Blood splattered wildly, and bodies lay strewn across the way. As he walked, Yang Chen¡¯s voice was chilling: ¡°My target is only this woman, if anyone dares to stop me, prepare to die.¡± His words struck their ears like a thunderclap, and the remaining Ming Emperor Sect disciples were horrified. No one dared to help Wen Zi anymore. Fear spread through their hearts, and they lacked the courage to act. Seeing that no one was willing to help her, Wen Zi¡¯s body trembled with anger. ¡°Quickly, stop him! You bunch of useless trash! Whoever stops him, I will surely thank them in the future!¡± If it were normal times, her promise to thank them would surely draw many outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect to help. There were quite a few disciples who had passed the age of twenty, stuck at the third or fourth stage of Spirit Martial Realm, with no path to enter the Inner Sect. Naturally, they sought the favor of a beautiful, talented girl like Wen Zi. Undoubtedly, Wen Zi was the most popular disciple among the outer sect. But not today. Simply for her promise of being grateful, should they risk their lives for her? What a joke! Did Wen Zi overestimate the value of her gratitude? Wen Zi clearly thought that her gratitude was worth too much. Seeing that no one was helping her, she stomped her foot in fear and tried to flee. However, she was incomparably slower than Yang Chen. In just an instant, Yang Chen was right in front of her. ¡°Miss Wen, what¡¯s the hurry to run away?¡± Yang Chen suddenly blocked Wen Zi¡¯s path, his voice as cold as air from an icebox. Wen Zi shivered all over, her eyes wide in fear as she looked at Yang Chen¡¯s frost-covered body. ¡°Yang Chen, I¡­ I have no grievances with you, please¡­please don¡¯t kill me!¡± She still wanted to live, to be a phoenix in the sky, admired by all. ¡°True, there¡¯s no enmity between us. But I¡¯m curious, why did you kill Liu Taixing?¡± Yang Chen suddenly questioned. Wen Zi was taken aback, her mouth agape and speechless. ¡°You¡­ how did you know¡­ No, it was you who killed Liu Taixing!¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s rebuke frightened Wen Zi, making her retreat several steps. Yang Chen deeply looked at Wen Zi and suddenly laughed. He had wondered who was trying to frame him. Now, he finally understood. It was all because of this Wen Zi! In that sudden question about why she killed Liu Taixing, he was merely testing her. He had no evidence to back his suspicion. His suspicions originated from the fact that Wen Zi and Liu Taixing had a rocky relationship. She even berated him for his temporary failure. With Liu Taixing¡¯s death, why would this woman mourn him? Her grief reminded Yang Chen of an expression: mourning like a fox for the death of a rabbit! Indeed. there was no reason for this woman to act this wav. Doing so only raised further suspicions. As such, Yang Chen felt that Wen Zi was hiding something. The moment he decided to probe her, he discovered her true colors.He was now almost sure that the one who killed Liu Taixing and framed him was definitely this woman. He didn¡¯t know why she killed Liu Taixing, but he knew that the malicious intentions of this woman were far beyond his imagination. Thinking of this, Yang Chen gripped the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and pointed it at Wen Zi: ¡°Keep your life for now, I¡¯ll come for it sooner or later.¡± As he finished speaking, Yang Chen sneered and disappeared in a flash. There was a reason why he didn¡¯t kill Wen Zi. If he really killed her, the truth would never see the light of day. Although he wasn¡¯t afraid of being hunted by the Ming Emperor Sect, he couldn¡¯t bear being wronged forever. To bring the truth to light, he had to start with Wen Zi. However, in this current situation, getting Wen Zi to confess the truth would obviously not be easy. Yang Chen held his hands behind his back, not even glancing at Wen Zi, and headed straight for the edge of the formation. Wen Zi was shocked and dripping with cold sweat, standing there as if she had been frightened out of her wits. ¡°This tiny formation wants to trap me, Yang Chen?¡± Yang Chen shouted and then viciously stabbed the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. The power of Thunderbolt instantly swept out, and with a loud boom, the formation broke open, making a huge hole. The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s voice echoed: ¡°Brother Python, Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, let¡¯s go!¡± On hearing this, the demonic python and Black Mountain Black Bear brothers hurried towards Yang Chen. In an instant, they disappeared into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space without a trace. Yang Chen had no intention of staying, and since he couldn¡¯t deal with Elder Gu, he didn¡¯t plan to stay either. In a flash, he escaped the formation. This scene made Elder Gu furious, and he bellowed, ¡°Where are you running The next moment, Elder Gu chased after Yang Chen! Wen Zi still stood at the original place, not yet having recovered from the shock. Fear enveloped her, her chest heaving, and her beautiful face pale, as if she had just come back from the brink of death. Her disheveled and sweaty appearance attracted the gazes of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect Disciples. One after another, they came up to comfort her, saying, ¡°Junior Sister Wen Zi, are you all right?¡± ¡°Yes, Junior Sister, are you okay?¡± Wen Zi roared, ¡°Get lost!¡± Did these Outer Sect Disciples think they could please her? They should be her slaves and exist to lick her toes. She should be a soaring phoenix above the Ninth Heaven, but how dared these people not risk their lives to save her just now? Yang Chen dared to kill her and humiliate her. She could kill someone like Yang Chen, play with him as she pleased! She had the Ming Emperor Sect, MO Shengyun, and MO Shengyun¡¯s Taotu Sect behind her to act as a shield! She also had so many Outer Sect Disciples under her command; she just couldn¡¯t believe she couldn¡¯t kill Yang Chen! At the same time, chaos continued in the outside world. ¡°Look, that¡¯s the Deacon Elder stationed in MO City by the Ming Emperor Sect!¡± ¡°Who is he chasing?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a young man. I don¡¯t know what trouble he¡¯s gotten into with the Ming Emperor Sect. A half-step Yuan Martial Realm expert!¡± While they were still inside the formation, the outside world couldn¡¯t see the movement or the scene. But now that Yang Chen had broken the formation and come out, the scene was clearly visible to all. This was also within Yang Chen¡¯s expectations. The only problem was that, inside the formation, his Black Mountain Black Bear and the demonic python wouldn¡¯t be seen by too many people, so they could be used. It was different once they were outside. He had originally thought that Elder Gu would try to kill him inside the formation, but now that he had escaped, the old man still wouldn¡¯t leave him be. This made Yang Chen extremely annoyed.. Did they want to kill him? Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Chapter 244: Zhou Family Rescue_l Chapter 247: Chapter 244: Zhou Family Rescue_l Translator: 549690339 He and the Ming Emperor Sect have completely formed an enmity! ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, where are you going to flee? Just obediently accept your death!¡± Elder Gu roared in anger and frustration, his voice like thunder ringing in the ears, shaking the scalps of many martial artists with low Martial Arts Cultivation, causing their eardrums to bleed. Elder Gu was now thoroughly desperate. In MO City, their Ming Emperor Sect couldn¡¯t be completely unbridled. For example, just now, when they besieged Yang Chen through the formation, it was already the greatest authority he could exercise; otherwise, it would be difficult for MO City City Lord Mansion to save face. After all, this was a first-level city! If the City Lord¡¯s Mansion ordered the expulsion of their gathering point deacons in MO City, they could only stare blankly, because it was they who had acted unreasonably first. However, Yang Chen actually used those few demonic beasts to entangle him, and in one breath killed so many Outer Sect Disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect! With this number, it would be hard for him to keep his position as an elder when he went back to the sect and reported it, so how could he not be angry? In addition to the demonic beasts around Yang Chen and his extraordinary strength, even a fool would know that this child was in possession of a strange treasure. Especially those two Black Mountain Black Bears, who clearly only had the strength of the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, added up together, but that power actually forced him, a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, to barely have the power to fight back, how could they be ordinary demonic beasts? If they were captured by him¡­ Greedy thoughts arose in Elder Guts heart, and he didn¡¯t believe that he couldn¡¯t kill Yang Chen, just a small Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level guy. After all, he had the backing of the Ming Emperor Sect, and if they wanted Yang Chen dead, would Yang Chen dare to speak up? However, the more he wanted to kill Yang Chen, the more he realized that catching up with Yang Chen was not an easy thing to do. In his half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he could only barely outrun Yang Chen in a speed contest. This tiny advantage was not enough for him to catch up with Yang Chen in an instant. This caused Elder Gu to grind his teeth in anger, and for a moment he turned red-eyed and roared, ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, eat my palm!¡± In an instant, his true qi converged together, and a palm wind turned into a wind dragon, howling and chasing after Yang Chen. He was also desperate, completely ignoring the innocent bystanders around him! Sure enough, as soon as this palm was shot out, in an instant, the lives of more than a dozen onlookers were crushed by the wind dragon, leaving not even a trace of residue. The wind dragon showed no signs of stopping and went straight for Yang Chen! ¡°Not good!¡± Yang Chen frowned, knowing that Elder Gu had been forced to act. Seeing the howling wind dragon coming, he felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. He was well aware that with his moves, be it the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm or the Thunder Rush, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to resist this strike. There was no way, the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation was too great! His only option now was the Mysterious Fire Star! Using the devouring ability of the Flame of Profound Stars on all things, compared to Elder Gu¡¯s strike, it might not be impossible to dissolve it. However, once the Mysterious Fire Star is exposed, it will be difficult for him to settle down. But now that he had no other choice, Yang Chen steeled his heart and was ready to reveal the Mysterious Fire Star. However, just when he was about to use the Mysterious Fire Star, suddenly a powerful force swept over, this force instantly collided with the wind dragon summoned by Elder Gu, then the wind dragon, like an egg against a rock, dissipated layer by layer, completely dissolved by the powerful force! Yang Chen felt several astonishing forces appearing in front of him. This made Yang Chen heave a sigh of relief: ¡°Master Zhou, you¡¯ve finally come!¡± His smile was somewhat bitter. The movement inside the formation couldn¡¯t be detected by others, but with the keen senses of Master Zhou and others, they could still detect a little. After escaping from the formation, he headed straight for Zhou Family, hoping that they could help him. Fortunately, Zhou Family and others arrived in time and resolved Elder Gu¡¯s wind dragon at the most critical moment. Zhou Haoran looked at Yang Chen unharmed and then heaved a sigh of relief. Now his precious daughter still needed Yang Chen, and he didn¡¯t want anything to happen to Yang Chen. However, looking at Elder Gu, Zhou Haoran¡¯s expression was somewhat awkward, and he said coldly, ¡°Elder Gu, what do you mean by this? MO City is not your Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s world. You are an elder of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect. Have you really gone so far as to act so wantonly? Killing members of my Zhou Family casually in MO City, it seems I have to personally go to the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Inner Sect and mention this to your esteemed Sect Leader!¡± With Zhou Haoran¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation far superior to Elder Gu, Yang Chen estimated that Zhou Haoran was probably at the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer, or even the Fifth Layer! With this level of Martial Arts Cultivation, Elder Gu dared not collide with him. However, Elder Gu quickly said in a low voice, ¡°Master Zhou, you ask me what I want to do? I want to ask you what you want to do! This Yang Chen killed my Ming Emperor Sect disciples, and is already a person who was named and condemned to death by Elder Qian of my Ming Emperor Sect. Just now, this child also slaughtered no less than twenty Outer Sect Disciples of my Ming Emperor Sect in one breath, so why wouldn¡¯t I want to kill him?¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but inhale a breath of cold air. So Yang Chen had such a history? Looking at Elder Gu¡¯s expression, he feared that this matter was not false, and this made Zhou Haoran¡¯s heart pound with waves of shock. It can¡¯t be. Yang Chen¡¯s courage is really big enough to actually dare to kill the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect? And to kill more than twenty of them in one breath? Where did this demon come from? When it came to these sectarian matters, things would become even more significant. However, after weighing the pros and cons, Zhou Haoran still spoke coldly, ¡°Elder Gu, I don¡¯t want to meddle in the matters of your Ming Emperor Sect. As for whether or not Yang Chen has killed your sect¡¯s disciples, it¡¯s not something that you, a mere Elder Gu, can clarify. Now that I¡¯ve arrived, can you leave, Elder Gu?¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re planning to protect Yang Chen?¡± Elder Gu looked somewhat surprised when he saw the scene and said viciously, ¡°Master Zhou, you¡¯d better think it through!¡± ¡°When has it been your turn, a mere Elder Gu, to instruct me on what to do in my affairs?¡± Seeing Elder Guts arrogant attitude, Zhou Haoran said coldly, ¡°Your Ming Emperor Sect is powerful, and we, the Zhou Family, can¡¯t afford to offend it, but it¡¯s not time for a mere Outer Sect elder like you to shit and piss on my head. If you¡¯re not convinced, I, Zhou Haoran, am standing right here. I don¡¯t know if you have the guts to accompany me for a few moves?¡± Upon hearing this, Elder Gu shuddered, and thinking about Zhou Haoran¡¯s astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation, he said three good words, ¡°The green hills don¡¯t change, and the green rivers flow forever. Master Zhou, we¡¯ll see!¡± Having said this, Elder Gu flicked his sleeves and turned away. Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but feel infuriated. How dare a mere Half-step Yuan Martial Realm speak to him like that? However, thinking of the Ming Emperor Sect that Elder Gu represented, Zhou Haoran could only sigh in regret and shake his head. At this time, Yang Chen clasped his hands, ¡°Thank you, Master Zhou, for your timely rescue!¡± ¡°No need to thank me, but tell me, Yang Chen, my young friend, have you really offended the Ming Emperor Sect?¡± Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but ask.. Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Chapter 245: Various Tests_l Chapter 248: Chapter 245: Various Tests_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°That¡¯s right, as for the rights and wrongs of this matter, I won¡¯t explain any further.¡± Elder Zhou Yuan, who was beside him, couldn¡¯t help but laugh, albeit with a somewhat forced bitterness in his smile. No wonder Yang Chen¡¯s initial condition was just to take him to the Genius Selection Competition. They thought it was a simple task. However, now at a glance, it was anything but simple. Yang Chen had offended the Ming Emperor Sect, which completely changed the concept. They were heading to Beishan Main City with a hot potato in their hands. ¡°Hmph, hasn¡¯t the Ming Emperor Sect committed enough crimes of bullying men and oppressing women?¡± Zhou Haoran looked at Yang Chen¡¯s indifferent demeanor, somewhat surprised, but soon snorted coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to worry. Although the Ming Emperor Sect is strong, this MO City is not a place where they can cover the sky with one hand. Rest assured, as long as you stay in our Zhou Family, the people from Ming Emperor Sect will not dare to target you!¡± ¡°Thank you, Master Zhou.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen sighed with relief in his heart. Wasn¡¯t this what he wanted after helping the Zhou Family so much? Otherwise, as a lone individual now, it would be difficult for him to gain any advantage from the Ming Emperor Sect. But as it stands now, the grievance has been formed. A cold glint flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. Since the Ming Emperor Sect didn¡¯t take him seriously, wanting to kill and trample on him as they please, he would have to make them know how powerful he was! Zhou Haoran was worried at this time, ¡°Speaking of which, my friend Yang Chen, my daughter¡¯s illness¡­ ¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I promise she¡¯ll be healed before the Selection Competition begins.¡± Yang Chen smiled, as there was no need for him to hold anything back at this point. Only then did Zhou Haoran feel relieved. The recovery of his daughter had a significant impact on the future prospects of the Zhou Family. With that in mind, Zhou Haoran, with hands behind his back, said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back.¡± In the meanwhile, Elder Gu returned to the Formation, glanced at the miserable state of the disciples he had brought out, and felt even more anger and resentment. He didn¡¯t really care about the lives of these disciples but cared about his current position, which could bring him countless benefits. ¡°Elder Gu, is that Yang Chen the little thief dead?¡± Wen Zi was the most concerned about this matter. Yang Chen¡¯s death would largely affect whether the truth of her killing Liu Taixing would forever remain hidden. Of course, she wanted Yang Chen dead. Given Elder Gu¡¯s age, he naturally wouldn¡¯t place as much importance on Wen Zi¡¯s appearance as the other young people. Furthermore, although Wen Zi was beautiful, she was not stunningly so. He was already annoyed, and hearing Wen Zi bring up these matters made him even more irritated, snapping, ¡°No!¡± ¡°¡±Why, how could this happen? Elder Gu, why didn¡¯t you kill Yang Chen? He killed Senior Brother Liu Taixing and many of our Outer Sect Disciples¡­¡± Wen Zi¡¯s pupils constricted, her voice raised in blame, and her intentions were all too obvious. ¡°What, Wen Zi, when is it your turn to tell me what to do?¡± Elder Gu shouted abruptly. Wen Zi¡¯s delicate body trembled, a touch of maliciousness flashing in her eyes. That old man, a mere Outer Sect Elder, dared to scold her like this? Sooner or later, she would show him what she was capable of. Elder Gu didn¡¯t know what was going through Wen Zi¡¯s mind, as he was completely preoccupied with thoughts of Yang Chen¡¯s treasures. The fact that the young man could escape his pursuit, albeit with the help of the Zhou Family, was enough to make him jealous. How was a mere Spirit Martial Realm youngster worthy of such treasures? ¡°Report this matter to Elder Qian.¡± Elder Gu waved his hand, a calculating glint in his eyes. As time passed, Yang Chen began to treat Zhou Yunxi in the Zhou Family, ensuring she would fully recover before the Genius Selection Competition and bring glory to the Zhou Family. At the same time, he did not falter in his cultivation. Yang Chen felt that he was getting closer and closer to the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, and he believed that it wouldn¡¯t be long before he successfully advanced! Just like that, five days later, the Zhou Family, fully prepared, set off on a grand journey towards Beishan Main City. The Zhou Family¡¯s departure was not of the same nature as the Song Family Caravan. In comparison, the Zhou Family had numerous experts. Worried about accidents on this trip, Zhou Haoran also called out the other two Yuan Martial Realm experts of the Zhou Family. With a large number of Half-step Yuan Martial Realm experts accompanying them, such a lineup would deter any mountain thieves from targeting the Zhou Family. Yang Chen was able to appreciate the true strength of the Zhou Family, who ruled a first-class city. There were more than just one or two Martial Domain experts in this team, and he telt more at ease amid these experts. At this moment, he and Zhou Haoran were sitting in a carriage. Zhou Haoran was now refreshed and cheerful, laughing loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, I really have to thank you for saving my precious daughter this time. Now that she¡¯s recovered, ha ha, she can participate in the Genius Selection Competition, and it¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± Yang Chen replied gently, ¡°Senior, you¡¯re too kind. By the way, I wonder if you could tell me more about the Beishan Main City Selection Competition. I don¡¯t know much about it, so I¡¯m quite embarrassed.¡± Seeing Yang Chen going to participate in the Selection Competition but Imowing nothing about it, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but be amused. ¡°You should know the steps of this Selection Competition, which is divided into Basic Competition, Selection, and Knockout stages.¡± ¡°Yes, I know a bit about those, but as for what exactly is being assessed, I have no idea.¡± Yang Chen said. Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°It¡¯s normal for friend Yang Chen not to know about these things. In fact, I don¡¯t know everything about it either. However, based on previous Selection Competitions, the steps of the Basic Assessment shouldn¡¯t change too much. Usually, they assess the power of a genius¡¯ attack, their cultivation, physique, and soul strength! ¡± ¡°After being scored by the referee examiner, only those who pass the Basic Assessment will be eligible to enter the Selection Competition. However, relatively speaking, the Basic Competition places the most emphasis on physique, as even if your other aspects are lacking, as long as your physique score is high enough, you can still attract the attention of many Sects, even if you fail to pass the overall exam.¡± Zhou Haoran laughed. Yang Chen, listening to this, nodded secretly. Testing attack power with items like the King Kong Stone used by Zhou Yunxi should be a part of this assessment, while testing cultivation, physique, and soul strength would be much easier in comparison.. Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Chapter 246: We Are Family_l Chapter 249: Chapter 246: We Are Family_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen pondered carefully, then said, ¡°So, the recruitment of geniuses in the Beishan Main City is comprehensive. The Basic Competition assessment is so extensive that it covers everything from divine souls, physical constitution, and more with a complete and thorough test.¡± ¡°Of course, the Beishan Main City approaches this broadly; after all, there are many geniuses, some with lower Martial Arts Cultivation but having extraordinary physiques or who did not receive good training at a young age, and others with strong divine souls or innate great strength.¡± Zhou Haoran scratched his chin: ¡°So, the Basic Competition has endless possibilities, and many geniuses go with the idea of achieving astonishing results. Even if they can¡¯t, joining a force or sect that they¡¯re passionate about is also excellent. Moreover, Yang Chen, my young friend, if you think that¡¯s comprehensive, you are sorely mistaken.¡± Yang Chen was slightly surprised: ¡°Are there other assessments as well?¡± ¡°Of course, the assessments for the Basic Competition are numerous. What I mentioned earlier can be categorized as martial artist assessments, but there are also assessments for alchemist and formation master, among others. As long as you are outstanding enough, it¡¯s hard to be overlooked in this Basic Competition!¡± Zhou Haoran laughed heartily. Now, he held great hope and confidence in his daughter. If his daughter could catch the eye of a major sect like the Ming Emperor Sect and, coupled with the Zhou Family¡¯s influence, wouldn¡¯t the Zhou Family have an opportunity to rise to a higher level in the future? Yang Chen smiled, thinking about Zhou Haoran¡¯s words, and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Senior Zhou, can I sign up for two assessments at the same time?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Zhou Haoran was slightly stunned, ¡°Two assessments? No one has ever imposed restrictions on that. In fact, some Dual Cultivation of Martial Arts and Alchemy geniuses have done so, but they failed to achieve any good results. While Dual Cultivation may sound praiseworthy, many people scorn it as it can be viewed as distracting for martial artists.¡± Speaking of this, Zhou Haoran seemed to have a thought: ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, are you asking this because¡­ you want to participate in two assessments?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°I have that idea, but I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s feasible.¡± Indeed, he had that thought. Since he was aiming to make a stunning impression, he would naturally spare no effort. Moreover, since alchemy was part of the assessment, it reminded him of the time when he shocked the continent with his alchemy skills, the sense of grandeur, the unyielding progress, and the boiling passion deep in his heart. In his previous life, he had defeated countless geniuses in the field of alchemy. In this life, he would do the same. ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, you can also do alchemy?¡± Zhou Haoran was shocked. ¡°Master Zhou, since I am a Dan Medical, it would be unreasonable for me not to know how to do alchemy,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. Only then did Zhou Haoran recall Yang Chen¡¯s identity as a Dan Medical. He gasped in awe and said, ¡°That¡¯s true. Yang Chen, participating in two assessments is indeed astonishing, but I advise you to focus on one, or you might easily run into other problems.¡± ¡°Senior, I will consider your suggestion,¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°By the way, what happens after the Basic Competition and the Selection Competition?¡± ¡°The Selection Competition gets interesting. It¡¯s also the round that eliminates the most geniuses,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a light smile, ¡®Generally, once you¡¯ve passed the Selection Competition, no matter how bad your performance, you¡¯ll be recruited into one of the major sects. The reason is that each Selection Competition is different.¡± ¡°What¡¯s different about them?¡± Yang Chen inquired. Zhou Haoran generously explained, ¡°Every Selection Competition, the Beishan Main City puts great effort into finding Secret Realms for the geniuses to compete in. Each competition has a different Secret Realm. As long as you have passed the Basic Competition, all geniuses will be placed into the Secret Realm. In the Secret Realm, life and death will not be questioned by the various major sects. They will fight for treasures without interference. As long as the conditions are met, any means are allowed, which serves as a crucial test of the genius¡¯s mentality and intelligence!¡± ¡°If you only have talent but not enough intelligence and experience, it¡¯s normal to fail or even perish. This round is a comprehensive test of a genius!¡± Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°What I worry about the most is my daughter encountering a problem during the Selection Competition, but she is indeed lacking in experience. I believe that if she can pass the Selection Competition, she will be able to learn a lot.¡± Yang Chen knew that Zhou Haoran¡¯s worries were not unfounded. Zhou Yunxi¡¯s character and intelligence were indeed cause for concern. The girl was pure and innocent, and she still behaved like a little girl who had not yet grown up. In chaotic situations like those, intelligence and character played a significant role. Zhou Haoran thought for a while, then waved his hand, ¡°Never mind, don¡¯t think about it. Whether it¡¯s fortune or misfortune is beyond my control as her father, I cannot take care of her forever. She will eventually have to stand on her own.¡± ¡°Master Zhou¡¯s thinking is indeed right,¡± Yang Chen said gently. After asking Zhou Haoran about some more matters regarding the Genius Selection Competition, Yang Chen got up and left. When he returned to his carriage, Yang Chen took a deep breath, planning to spend the journey doing some brief cultivation. He could see that there would be no shortage of extraordinary individuals gathered for the Genius Selection Competition, so he couldn¡¯t afford to take it lightly. Just when he was about to cultivate, suddenly, Rainbow poked her head out from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. ¡°Young Master,¡± Rainbow appeared somewhat hesitant. Yang Chen looked at her curiously and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Young Master, our Mermaid Tribe has decided to hand over our divine soul cultivation secret art to you,¡± Rainbow said, pursing her lips. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face revealed an unmistakable delight, but soon, he asked, ¡®What happened? Although I eagerly desire the divine soul cultivation secret art, why did you suddenly bring this up today?¡± ¡°Young Master, you were willing to buy the materials for our Mermaid Tribe¡¯s Life Extension Pills at a high price. Our Mermaid Tribe is very touched. Moreover, you were separated from the Zhou Family because of us, causing such a big trouble, yet you never blamed us even a little bit,¡± Rainbow lowered her head and exhaled lightly. She knew how much wealth Yang Chen had, and twenty thousand spirit stones were not an insignificant sum to him. But Yang Chen still bought it for their Mermaid Tribe without blinking an eye, which was a favor to them. Apart from that, Yang Chen was hunted down by the Ming Emperor Sect mostly because of their Mermaid Tribe, and he never blamed them. In addition, he had done a lot for their Mermaid Tribe which they were aware of and remembered. Thinking of this, Rainbow gently said, ¡°Now that you, Young Master, are participating in the Genius Selection Competition, the power of the divine soul might play a critical role. Yang Chen showed a kind smile at her words. He knew that only at this moment, the grudge and suspicion between him and the Mermaid Tribe finally dissipated. ¡°Yes, we are a family¡­¡± Yang Chen smiled.. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Chapter 247: Arrival of the Ziyang Sect_l Chapter 250: Chapter 247: Arrival of the Ziyang Sect_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen had always been curious about the Mermaid Clan¡¯s method of cultivating divine souls. Secret techniques for cultivating divine souls can be traced back to the ancient era. During that era, humans had just been born and had no status on this continent. They struggled against the heavens, the earth, and the various colossal beings that dwelled on the land. Human beings were so insignificant that they were like ants, constantly facing the danger of being wiped out! Although there was no shortage of ingenious and strange individuals in the ancient times who studied the cultivation methods of demon beasts and became supreme martial artists, the status of mankind on the continent was still somewhat inadequate. At that time, the Mermaid Clan appeared. Seeing the plight of humans, the Mermaid Clan decided to help by teaching them prohibition techniques, array formation methods, and so on, complementing each other¡¯s strengths. They also learned alchemy and other skills from humans and gradually started to accept human protection. It could be said that humans at the time rose to prominence largely due to the Mermaid Clan. The most critical link was the bestowal of the divine soul technique. Primitive humans didn¡¯t realize the importance of the Sea of Consciousness, let alone divine soul cultivation methods. It was the Mermaid Clan who taught humans these things, and only then did they understand the power of divine souls. Gradually, humans rose to become a major race on the continent. In the beginning, the relationship between humans and the Mermaid Clan was friendly, and both races were as close as family. They intermarried, worked together, and fought against other races! However, as time went on and humans started to expand their ambitions, some human martial artists coveted the Mermaid Clan¡¯s vast heritage. They began to harm the mermaid race, hoping to unlock even greater mysteries. Over time, relations between the Mermaid Clan and humans deteriorated, and the Mermaid Clan lost faith in humans, retreating back to the ocean region. Those mermaids who remained on land became fewer and fewer, almost eradicated by the humans who coveted their heritage. It must be said that those humans made a wrong choice. Would a cat teach the tiger its skills without leaving some abilities for itself? Humans never learned the true ultimate techniques from the Mermaid Clan. Of course, it was not a lie that the Mermaid Clan¡¯s inherited memory was a treasure trove. Like this divine soul cultivation technique¡­ Yang Chen glanced at it and was instantly astonished. Controlling a Mysterious Flame is the most soul-consuming task because it is a sacred object of heaven and earth. It cannot be controlled by true qi alone, as it would require divine soul power to harness its full potential. However, using divine soul power to control it would consume a considerable amount of divine soul power ¡°Young Master, how is it?¡± Cai Hong asked with a smile. Yang Chen was delighted: ¡°This divine soul cultivation technique is indeed profound. If I practice it, in less than half a year, my divine soul cultivation will be more than three times that of my peers in the same realm.¡± This wasn¡¯t even the limit! If he mastered it, his divine soul realm could surpass experts in the same realm by five times or even more than ten times! ¡°Unfortunately, there isn¡¯t much time left before the Genius Selection Competition. I¡¯ll just have to make up for as much of my divine soul cultivation as I can during this time.¡± Yang Chen smiled. The strength of his divine soul was crucial to him. The Mermaid Clan was undoubtedly a timely gift like sending charcoal in the snow. Yang Chen knew that his divine soul power was versatile and not only useful when fighting against others. There were also many other applications, such as alchemy, and the control of his Myriad Star Fire. Controlling a Mysterious Flame is the most soul-consuming task because it is a sacred object of heaven and earth. It cannot be controlled by true qi alone, as it would require divine soul power to harness its full potential. However, using divine soul power to control it would consume a considerable amount of divine soul power. ¡°Young Master, you don¡¯t have to worry. Our Mermaid Clan has some secret methods that can temporarily store our divine soul power in your Sea of Consciousness. This can temporarily strengthen your divine soul, so you don¡¯t have to worry about your divine soul cultivation. However, this method doesn¡¯t solve the underlying problem and is not a permanent solution.¡± Cai Hong explained. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned: ¡°Such a secret technique exists? Even though it¡¯s not a long-term solution, it undoubtedly solves the current problem.¡± Yang Chen grinned. With the secret divine soul cultivation technique given by the Mermaid Clan, Yang Chen devoted himself wholeheartedly to closed-door cultivation. Days passed, one by one. In the blink of an eye, ten days had gone by. Ten days later, North Mountain Main City! Gazing at the majestic sight before him, Yang Chen was amazed as he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Zhou Haoran: ¡°Patriarch Zhou, the city ahead should be North Mountain Main City, right?¡± ¡°Hehe, of course it is. Besides North Mountain Main City, whose city could be built with such grandeur?¡± Zhou Haoran smiled faintly. Yang Chen looked up and saw that the city walls were at least several dozen feet high, and the city itself was so vast that even divine soul power could hardly grasp its full extent. The guards protecting the city walls showed the depth of North Mountain Main City¡¯s foundation. Those guarding North Mountain Main City¡¯s walls were all in the Yuan Martial Realm, which was not something other cities could compare to. Experts at the Yuan Martial Realm were considered top-notch fighters in places like Liao City, so how could they be mere gatekeepers? The reputation of North Mountain County as a dominant power was not an exaggeration. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at North Mountain Main City, hehe. Young Master Yang Chen, let¡¯s go.¡± Zhou Haoran smiled. Yang Chen nodded and looked around. There were many other families like theirs participating in the Genius Selection Competition. There were at least dozens of tribes, each with their own geniuses and clansmen, coming to the North Mountain Main City. Their purpose was obvious. Furthermore, there were also some lone martial artists gathered in groups of threes or twos outside the city. The various forces gathered outside the city alone demonstrated the scale and power of North Mountain Main City! Compared to these powers, the already strong Zhou family became somewhat insignificant. ¡°Look, that¡¯s the Ziyang Sect¡¯s force!¡± ¡°The Ziyang Sect¡¯s force!¡± Zhou Haoran glanced at the group of people flying overhead and paused: ¡°There must be at least a thousand people. With such a scale, it seems that the Ziyang Sect has brought all their disciples eligible to participate in the selection competition. I wonder if the Ziyang Sect will achieve good results this year.¡± When Yang Chen heard the name Ziyang Sect, his expression tightened, and he thought of his sister, Yang Caidie. He quickly sent out his divine soul exploration, trying to see the situation within the Ziyang Sect. However, just as his divine soul tried to probe, it encountered an invisible resistance and could not detect anything. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help laughing.. The Ziyang Sect was indeed thorough in protecting their prodigies, even preventing a divine soul exploration! Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Chapter 248: Choosing the Examination Site 1 Chapter 251: Chapter 248: Choosing the Examination Site 1 Translator: 549690339 Although using the divine soul power of the Rainbow Fish people might help probe the situation behind this resistance, doing so would be pointless. If others are guarded against it, he would be acting impolitely by probing them like this. Thinking that, Yang Chen noticed the respectful look on Zhou Haoran¡¯s face as he gazed at the Ziyang Sect disciple above and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Master Zhou, do major sects like Ziyang Sect always deploy so many talents to participate in the Genius Selection Competition like this?¡± ¡°Of course, no matter whether it¡¯s the Ming Emperor Sect, Ziyang Sect, or Taotu Sect, or even the Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect, they will sparing no effort to send their disciples to participate in the Genius Selection Competition,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a bitter smile, ¡°That¡¯s the upsetting part for us clans. There are many opportunities to shine, but with those sect disciples around, it becomes harder to do so. These sect disciples are all extremely elite.¡± Yang Chen was somewhat puzzled, ¡°Why would these sects go to such great lengths, sending thousands of inner and outer sect disciples? What¡¯s the point? If they have already joined the sect, participating in this selection competition seems meaningless.¡± ¡°It does have great significance. After all, isn¡¯t the purpose of these sects doing this to display the strength of their generation? Nobody wants their sect to lose prestige, so during the Genius Selection Competition, all of their talented disciples are put on display.¡± Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°That¡¯s one reason, and the second reason is to better recruit talented individuals. Every Genius Selection Competition, there will always be a few geniuses being targeted by these sects. Tell me, Yang Chen, my friend, would you be more inclined to join a sect that performs exceptionally well in the Genius Selection Competition or one that performs poorly?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, so that was the meaning behind it. ¡°Moreover, there are valuable rewards for those who make it into the top ten of the Genius Selection Competition. If you can get the first place, the value of the treasures you will receive is even more immeasurable. This is prepared jointly by Beishan Main City and Canghai Sect¡¯s North Mountain Gate, and no sect will be able to resist it.¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s face lit up with excitement, but he quickly calmed down and said with regret, ¡°Although my daughter Yunxi is excellent, she still falls short when compared to these sect geniuses.¡± After the Ziyang Sect entered Beishan Main City, Zhou Clan¡¯s team also passed the examination of the city¡¯s guards and grandly entered Beishan Main City. Yang Chen stood with Zhou Haoran and the other Zhou family elders, lost in thought, and asked, ¡°Master Zhou, how strong are the geniuses from the previous Genius Selection Competitions?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say,¡± Zhou Haoran shook his head, ¡°The standard of geniuses varies from one competition to another. In several cases, there were remarkable prodigies who reached the Sixth and Seventh Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at only 18 years old. I don¡¯t know what it¡¯s like this time. Of course, these geniuses will all be competing for the top ten spots. Yang Chen, my friend, although it might be a bit of a stretch for you to make it to the top ten, as long as you perform well, there¡¯s nothing difficult about being seen by a top sect.¡± Yang Chen blinked upon hearing this. Compared to his current Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level, reaching the Sixth or Seventh Level seemed a bit far-fetched. But since he had arrived at Beishan Main City, he wouldn¡¯t back down now. Standing with his hands behind his back, he observed the inner city of Beishan Main. He could see that Spirit Martial Realm powerhouses, who were extremely rare in the Great Wilderness, were emerging in large numbers. Even Origin Martial Realm masters were not uncommon. This made Yang Chen realize that his strength was insufficient. At least, his strength seemed quite weak in Beishan Main City. So, he found a place to stay with the Zhou family in Beishan Main City. Next, it was time to register. ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, I have to take my daughter Yunxi to register. Would you like to join us?¡± Zhou Haoran extended an invitation. Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse, ¡°Thank you, Master Zhou!¡± It was a good idea to follow the Zhou family team in the vast Beishan Main City, as there was no telling what might happen. There were still three days left before the Genius Selection Competition, which was the registration time for many geniuses. Upon arriving at the registration site, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gasp for cold air. A dense crowd covered the area, and people could be seen everywhere. ¡°There are too many people,¡± Yang Chen laughed. Zhou Haoran, rich in experience and unimpressed, replied, ¡°This is normal, every Genius Selection Competition held in Beishan Main City is a big event for North Mountain County. This is just one of the registration venues that can accommodate thousands of people. In fact, there are dozens or even hundreds of registration locations, and this is just one of them! If you add them all up, it¡¯s even harder to imagine how many people there are.¡± Yang Chen also felt the scale of the Genius Selection Competition, which stirred a ripple in his normally unemotional heart. Seeing this grand event, his heart couldn¡¯t help but boil with excitement. Zhou Yunxi, standing beside them, was even more excited, ¡°Father, I¡¯ve seen so many geniuses. Some of them are not much older than me, yet the aura they emit is even stronger than mine.¡± ¡°Humph, now you see it, you need to work even harder. Learn more from young friend Yang Chen, and don¡¯t just play all the time,¡± Zhou Haoran scolded. Zhou Yunxi stuck out her tongue. Under Zhou Haoran¡¯s guidance, Yang Chen and the others found a relatively less crowded registration site and went to register. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Wang Tong!¡± ¡°Wang Tong, put your finger on this compass and drop a drop of blood! This compass is to test your actual age.¡± The youth named Wang Tong wasted no time and quickly dropped a drop of blood. ¡°Wang Tong, representing Han City, 17 years old, eligible for registration! This is your token. You are assigned to the 17th Examination Area. Remember to arrive on time in three days; latecomers not allowed!¡± ¡°Zhang Lan, representing Zan City, 18 years old, eligible for registration. This is your token, No. 13 exam venue!¡± Soon, it was Zhou Yunxi¡¯s turn. Following her father¡¯s instructions, Zhou Yunxi voluntarily dropped a drop of blood into the compass, and said with a smile, ¡°Zhou Yunxi, here¡¯s my City Lord¡¯s Command.¡¯ The examiner was at the Origin Martial Realm without even lifting his head, he took out a token, ¡°Seventeen years old, eligible for registration. This is your token, No. 24 exam venue!¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Zhou Yunxi, radiating youthful innocence, smiled, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your turn!¡± Yang Chen chuckled, dropped blood into the compass, and said, ¡°Yang Chen, representing Liaocheng! ¡± The examiner looked up, slightly surprised, ¡°Yang Chen, huh? Fifteen years old, this is your token, 121st Examination Area!¡± Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 249: Alchemist Token? 1 Chapter 252: Chapter 249: Alchemist Token? 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Fifteen years old?¡± ¡°So young?¡± ¡°Another tragic kid. Eighteen and seventeen years old are the best ages to participate in the Genius Selection Competition. Unfortunately, the competition doesn¡¯t care how old you are.¡± ¡°Just gaining some experience. It¡¯s normal.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind what these people were talking about. He just looked carefully at the token, which was incredibly exquisite. It had his name, examination number, age, and examination venue, amongst other details, fully expressing his status as a contestant. Thinking to himself, Yang Chen spoke out, ¡®Master Zhou¡­¡± ¡°Hill?¡± Before his words fell, Yang Chen saw a young man not far away. Similarly, the young man also saw Yang Chen. When he saw Yang Chen, the young man squinted his eyes, revealing a sneer, ¡°So it¡¯s you! ¡± ¡°Indeed, Zhao Xuanwu. I hope you¡¯ve been well.¡± Yang Chen looked at the young man in front of him, who turned out to be none other than the Inner Sect Genius of the Ziyang Sect that he had defeated back in the Great Wilderness, Zhao Xuanwu. Zhao Xuanwu had come here to register for the competition with his senior and junior brothers. After seeing Yang Chen, his expression turned cold: ¡°Kid, I didn¡¯t expect you to come and participate in the Genius Selection Competition too. I hope you can make it through the Basic Competition and enter the main part of the selection. Otherwise, I won¡¯t have the opportunity to toy with you, and it¡¯ll be no fun.¡± ¡°Junior brother Xuanwu, who is this?¡± An adjacent Ziyang Sect Genius inquired. ¡°Just an insignificant ant that can be crushed to death at any time. Not worth mentioning. Let¡¯s go.¡± The contempt in Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s eyes was more than apparent. Even though he had been defeated by Yang Chen, that was a matter of the past. Now, he had been diligently cultivating within the Ziyang Sect. His strength had grown by leaps and bounds, and he had even reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Considering his age, such an accomplishment indeed qualified him to be proud among other geniuses. As for Yang Chen, just a little guy from the Great Wilderness? He probably had barely reached the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! With such cultivation, in Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s view, Yang Chen was indeed nothing more than a pitiful ant that could be crushed to death at any time. After witnessing Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s assessment of Yang Chen, the Ziyang Sect Genius nodded thoughtfully. He felt that Yang Chen was just some clueless kid who had provoked Zhao Xuanwu. He didn¡¯t take it to heart and turned around to leave. This made Zhou Haoran feel embarrassed as he said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you sure have a lot of enemies. Besides the Ming Emperor Sect, even the geniuses of the Ziyang Sect seem to have some animosity towards you.¡± Yang Chen curled his lips: ¡°Just some old grudges. By the way, Senior Zhou, you should go back first!¡± ¡°Oh? Young friend Yang Chen, what are you going to do?¡± Zhou Haoran asked in confusion. ¡°Junior would like to go to the Way of Alchemy registration area to register!¡± Yang Chen said gently. ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, do you really plan to participate in the Alchemy assessment?¡± Zhou Haoran was suddenly startled. Some of the people from the Zhou family couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the same time. Was Yang Chen really planning to participate in both the Martial and Alchemy competitions? Yang Chen smiled kindly: ¡°After careful consideration, I, as a junior, think it¡¯s better to give it a try, whether I succeed or not. At least I won¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°Since you have made up your mind, I, as an elder, cannot persuade you otherwise. However, there¡¯s still a lot of time. There¡¯s no need to rush back. Let¡¯s go with you to register. At least with more people, we can prevent any accidents and boost your momentum.¡± Zhou Haoran waved his hand and laughed heartily. Yang Chen felt grateful and set off together with Zhou Haoran to the Way of Alchemy registration area. As Zhou Haoran said, having an elder to lead the way did save a lot of hassle, as Zhou Haoran was familiar with the many rules of Beishan Main City, which spared Yang Chen from any trouble. Compared to the number of martial artists registering, the number of people signing up for Alchemy was far fewer, at least not crowded. In just a short time, Yang Chen found a registration area with fewer people. ¡°Yuan Heng, First Grade Alchemist, unqualified.¡± ¡°Zhang Hui, Second Grade Alchemist¡­ Huh? Nineteen years old. You think you can fool me? Get lost!¡± The youth named Zhang Hui cried out, ¡°No, I just turned nineteen today. How can that count?¡± ¡°Even today, it¡¯s no good. Get lost!¡± The people watched this scene and couldn¡¯t help but inhale a cold breath. The Alchemy registration also had conditions. Just like the Basic requirements for Martial Artists¡¯ assessments ¨C the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm and being under eighteen years of age ¡ª the registration threshold for Alchemy was to possess the level of a Second Grade Alchemist before the age of eighteen. There was no doubt about the strictness of these conditions. For example, the youth named Zhang Hui, who had just turned nineteen today, had lost the eligibility to participate in the assessment. This made many Alchemy geniuses. who harbored a fluke mentality. leave the arena with a sigh. After a few people in front of him had finished registering, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn. Yang Chen handed over his City Lord¡¯s Command and soon dripped his blood into the compass. ¡°Yang Chen, fifteen years old. Where¡¯s your Alchemist Token?¡± asked the Registration officer. It took a moment for Yang Chen to react: ¡°Alchemist Token?¡± He just remembered that for an Alchemist, the identity symbol was the Alchemist Token. This was linked to the Alchemist¡¯s level and status, and every region¡¯s Alchemist Alliance provided assessments for Alchemists. For example, a Second Grade Alchemist would have a Second Grade Alchemist Token representing their status. Yang Chen was at a loss for words: ¡°Senior, I haven¡¯t had the chance to assess for an Alchemist Token.¡± ¡°Another one trying to fish in troubled waters.¡± ¡°There are too many kids without Alchemist Tokens. Many who think they can reach the Second Grade Alchemist level are just First Grade Alchemist material!¡± ¡°Heh, another good show to watch.¡± ¡°Another country bumpkin.¡± Many geniuses had their Alchemist Tokens to prove their identities. They thought they were people of status and that those without Alchemist Tokens were inferior. Upon hearing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have an Alchemist Token, the registration officer impatiently glanced at him: ¡°Hurry and go to the back to refine a furnace of second-grade elixirs. Someone will be watching you there. If you succeed, it will represent you having the level of a Second Grade Alchemist. At that time, come back here to collect your assessment card!¡± Yang Chen could hear the disdain in the Registration officer¡¯s tone, especially the word ¡®get lost,¡¯ which made his expression darken. He then said, ¡°No need for that; I can refine elixirs right here. There¡¯s no need to trouble myself to move to another location!¡± ¡°How dare you! By refining elixirs here, you¡¯ll be wasting everyone¡¯s time. How will the people behind you register?¡± The registration officer shouted angrily. Yang Chen nonchalantly took out the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, ¡°Waste time? Dear registration officer, I don¡¯t think so. Give me sixty breaths of time, and I can refine a second-grade elixir for you.. I think sixty breaths can hardly be considered a waste of time, right?¡± Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Chapter 250: Enemies Always Cross Paths_l Chapter 253: Chapter 250: Enemies Always Cross Paths_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen hated it when others questioned his alchemy skills. If it were just some insignificant people, he could let it go. But for this arrogant Registration officer to belittle him and even speak so rudely, he naturally wouldn¡¯t mind demonstrating his true skills in alchemy. Just because someone didn¡¯t have an Elixir Master Token didn¡¯t mean they weren¡¯t a qualified alchemist! ¡°Sixty breaths?¡± ¡°Haha, has this kid gone crazy?¡± ¡°As expected, just an arrogant brat who doesn¡¯t know his place.¡± ¡°Alchemy requires utmost care and attention. If you are not careful enough, it would be difficult to refine an elixir. Sometimes, spending one hour or even one day is not considered long. Sixty breaths, heh, he really is shameless.¡± Zhou Haoran, who was standing next to Yang Chen, also felt rather embarrassed. Yang Chen was being too impulsive. Although he was not an alchemist, he knew that it was very difficult to refine a batch of elixirs in sixty breaths. Unless, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was far beyond what a Second Grade Alchemist could measure. Only at that level could one refine a second-grade elixir within sixty breaths. Otherwise, it would be impossible. The Registration Officer also looked at Yang Chen disdainfully, believing he was just trying to attract attention. Sixty breaths, what a joke! Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what others thought. The moment he took out his pill furnace, he quickly and skillfully threw the materials into it. Immediately, he controlled the fire and tended to it, doing so seamlessly without even blinking. Those so-called alchemy geniuses, who had been sneering at Yang Chen, suddenly fell silent when they saw his technique. The Registration Officer, who was also an alchemist, widened his eyes when he noticed Yang Chen¡¯s skills. They were all experts and understood alchemy very well. Yang Chen¡¯s refinement techniques and skillful mastery were far from that of a rookie. Sixty breaths passed in the blink of an eye. Even before sixty breaths, a pleasant scent wafted out from the pill furnace. Immediately after, Yang Chen opened the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, revealing four fragrant and smooth elixirs to everyone. ¡°This is Cloud Color Elixir!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Cloud Color Elixir that can refine impurities in the body when consumed!¡± ¡°Second Level Middle Grade Elixir!¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Those alchemy geniuses who sneered at Yang Chen earlier closed their mouths one by one. Despite their mockery, they did have some discerning eyes. The Cloud Color Elixir was a relatively complex and difficult-to-refine second-grade elixir. Completing this series of high-difficulty actions to refine the Cloud Color Elixir within sixty breaths, it was obvious to even a fool that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was definitely more than just a Second Grade Alchemist. The Registration officer couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath as he recalled Yang Chen¡¯s skilled actions just now, still finding it hard to digest. He himself was an alchemist who had reached the Third Grade Alchemist level. However, even if he was to perform the series of steps Yang Chen just did, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that he would do a better job. Had Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level really reached the Third Grade? ¡°Sir Registration Officer, am I eligible to receive the Assessment Order now?¡± Yang Chen asked immediately. Despite his discomfort, the Registration Officer followed the rules and handed Yang Chen the Assessment Order: ¡°Examination Area 42!¡± Upon receiving the token, Yang Chen turned around and left.This astonished Zhou Haoran, who was watching clearly from the side, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, are you also so accomplished in the field of alchemy?¡± As long as their brains were functioning, it was obvious that Yang Chen¡¯s accomplishments in alchemy must not be limited to that of just a Third-Grade Alchemist. Yang Chen grinned but didn¡¯t say anything. Just like that, Yang Chen went back to the residence with the Zhou family and, like the other geniuses who came to participate in the selection competition, waited for the assessment to begin three days later. For martial artists, three days were just like the blink of an eye. Three days later, numerous talented martial artists gathered at the assessment venue. Zhou family led their treasure, Zhou Yunxi, to the corresponding examination area and said to Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, this is where we part ways!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands and said, ¡°Wishing Miss Yunxi a good result in the exam, Master Zhou, I will take my leave first!¡± Since the examination areas were different, Yang Chen didn¡¯t linger and went straight to his own examination area. His examination area was the 121st Examination Area, which was one amongst many other examination areas. It took him quite some effort to find his examination area, as each examination area was at least a hundred kilometers in size. His examination area was number 121, and he didn¡¯t know how far he had to go to get there. When he arrived at the examination area, it was already filled with people. ¡°All examinees should gather here!¡± instructed the examiner of the examination area. Yang Chen obeyed and found the place where the examinees were gathering, quietly observing his surroundings. The examination area was indeed astonishingly large, and furthermore, the number of people watching the examination far exceeded the number of examinees. At a glance, there must be at least a few thousand people. ¡°Look quickly, that¡¯s Elder Hui from the Taotu Sect, Elder Hui is an elder of the Taotu Sect¡¯s Inner Door. If I could perform excellently and catch his attention, I¡¯ll be guaranteed entry into the Taotu Sect. My lifelong dream is to join a great sect like the Taotu Sect.¡± ¡°There¡¯s also an elder from the Ziyang Sect.¡± The geniuses were all incredibly excited. Yang Chen listened to the discussions around him and after glancing at his surroundings, he quickly understood a few things. It seemed that various major sects would send elders and those in high positions to scout for talents worth recruiting in the basic competition. There were people from these sects in every examination area. This wasn¡¯t strange at all; scouting early was always better. It was an advantage for many sects to find and recruit talented individuals as early as possible. As for these geniuses, the arrival of the sect recruiters was a cause for delight. At a glance, Yang Chen saw that many geniuses were already rubbing their fists, eagerly anticipating the competition. Suddenly, a voice caught Yang Chen¡¯s attention. ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen turned his head. ¡°It¡¯s Elder Qian!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect. Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect has also arrived.¡± This made Yang Chen slightly narrow his eyes, reminded of Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect who had chased after him on account of the lost Dazzling Mind Bell. Immediately, he raised his head and looked at Elder Qian, who was being discussed by the crowd on the viewing platform. He saw that Elder Qian appeared to be a kind and amiable old man with a goatee, but his eyes flickered with a cold and sharp look, making it obvious he was not to be trifled with. Yang Chen thought, there shouldn¡¯t be many Elders Qian in the Ming Emperor Sect, right? Thinking of this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, it really proves that saying, ¡°enemies are bound to meet..¡± Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 251: Yang Chen, Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1 Chapter 254: Chapter 251: Yang Chen, Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1 Translator: 549690339 Of course, Yang Chen would not be intimidated by this, as this was the territory of Beishan Main City after all. No matter how much Elder Qian hated him or even wanted to kill him at all costs in the outside world, when in the territory of Beishan Main City, even Elder Qian had to tread carefully, regardless of whether he was a dragon or a tiger. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know how strong Elder Qian was, but his cultivation should not exceed the fifth or sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm. The examiners nearby were at least of the Origin Martial Realm. It didn¡¯t matter how bold Elder Qian was; he wouldn¡¯t dare to act recklessly here. ¡°Comparatively, the foundation of Beishan Main City seems stronger than those of the major sects like the Ming Emperor Sect. I wonder if the Yuan Mountain Sect and the Canghai Sect, both of which are among the three hegemonic forces along with Beishan Main City, have sent people to this examination,¡± Yang Chen pondered with his hands behind his back. If possible, he would, of course, prefer to join one of the three hegemonic Sects to cultivate. As his thoughts wandered, the time for the assessment arrived. The Examiner was middle-aged and wore the attire of a Beishan Main City examiner. He emitted the aura of the Origin Martial Realm, deterring the young examinees. Seeing this scene, The Examiner nodded in satisfaction and said directly: ¡°From now on, the examination begins. The three hundred of you will enter the field one by one. I will call your name, and you will come up to be tested. Those whose names are not called yet should wait quietly. Have you all understood?¡± ¡°We understood!¡± The examinees all replied in unison. The Examiner snorted coldly, showing no kindness to the examinees: ¡°Remember, do not even think of using any tricks. Anyone who breaks the rules of the examination or causes any trouble will be immediately disqualified.¡± The Examiner¡¯s words made the examinees swallow nervously. No one dared to defy him. With that, the middle-aged examiner gestured: ¡°There are four parts to the basic examination: first, testing your Martial Arts Cultivation; second, testing your physique; third, testing your Divine Soul Power; and fourth, testing your attacking power! These four parts will test your talents from all aspects!¡± ¡°In these four parts, there are no rankings for the cultivation test. For the other three parts, we will classify them as first to ninth class. Your total score must be no more than twelve class if you wish to advance to the next round of the Selection Competition. Understood?¡± ¡°Number one, Long Yun, begin the assessment!¡± As the Examiner¡¯s voice fell, the young man named Long Yun hurriedly stepped forward, fearing that even the slightest delay would displease the Examiner. The Examiner did not even look at Long Yun. Instead, he waved his hand: ¡°Place your hand on this Crystal Ball, and channel your True Qi into it. A gas will appear in the Crystal Ball, which will determine your Martial Arts Cultivation.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Long Yun quickly placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, the True Qi probing in, and soon bubbles of gas rose up within the Crystal Ball. ¡°Long Yun, seventeen years old, First Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± The Examiner gestured. ¡°Hahaha! ¡± Long Yun¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation caused many people to burst into laughter. Having the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm at his age was indeed not very impressive. The Examiner was also not very satisfied, speaking coldly: ¡°Wait on the side.¡± As the Examiner finished speaking, another Examiner who was responsible for recording the scores, noted down: Number one, Long Yun, First Level of Spirit Martial Realm. The young man named Long Yun could only helplessly stand on the side. Next, the Examiner called out, ¡°Number two, Shi Xingwen!¡± ¡°Sixteen years old, Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°Wang Wu, seventeen years old, Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± One by one, the young people began to undergo Their Martial Arts Cultivation assessment. At the same time, the elders of the various sects on the viewing platform observed the examinees. These Sect elders had their dedicated seats, sitting together while pretending to discuss the examinees. ¡°These candidates this year seem rather ordinary, only hovering between the First and Second Levels of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect shook his head, obviously not finding any suitable candidates yet. ¡°Elder Hui, for this Genius Selection Competition, how high are the standards of Tai Tu Zong¡¯s recruits?¡± said Elder Qian beside him with a smile. Elder Hui snorted: ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t tell you that, Elder Qian, but I just observed a youngster who has reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm. I wonder if Elder Qian is interested?¡± ¡°Eighteen years old and only at the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, huh? Such Martial Arts Cultivation is somewhat inadequate to enter the inner sect of our Ming Emperor Sect. But if their physique and talent were slightly better, it would be acceptable,¡± Elder Qian said lazily. The Examiner assessing the candidates was also clearly not very satisfied with the candidates¡¯ performance in his testing area. In the beginning, he called out the names enthusiastically, but later on, he had little hope. ¡°Wang Tao, the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°The First Level of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Most of the candidates¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation was only at the First and Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. Some of the more talented candidates have reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm. Such cultivation was actually rather good. If they had achieved this at the age of fifteen or sixteen, they would have been considered excellent. However, those who attained the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm were already seventeen or eighteen years old. Their results were just okay, falling short of being excellent. As the Examiner was lost in his thoughts, he finally called out the name of the next examinees. He slowly said, ¡°Number two hundred and eighty, Yang Chen!¡± As he mentioned Yang Chen¡¯s name, the Examiner¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly. That¡¯s because the list recorded the ages of these talented young people, and Yang Chen was only fifteen years old. This prompted the Examiner to look up, and he saw Yang Chen walking towards him. Yang Chen did not wait for the Examiner to speak and immediately placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, channeling his True Qi inside. Seeing Yang Chen acting on his own accord, the Examiner silently waited for the result. Time passed¡­ Suddenly, one gas bubble popped up in the Crystal Ball, followed by a second one, a third, and a fourth¡ªall bubbling up inside the sphere. ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level?¡± The Examiner¡¯s eyes widened. Soon after, he glanced at Yang Chen, who appeared completely calm. He took a deep breath and announced, ¡°Yang Chen, fifteen years old, Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level!¡± As his words fell, the elders of the various sects all stared wide-eyed, and their divine souls probed towards Yang Chen, trying to investigate him. It was apparent that Yang Chen had met their recruitment criteria! Elder Hui exclaimed, ¡°I just said there were no good candidates, but I never thought a good one would appear just like that! Fifteen years old and already at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm, this is not bad, not bad at all. If he were to join our Taotu Sect, he would indeed be worth cultivating!¡± No sooner had he finished speaking than Elder Qian interjected, ¡°Elder Hui, does your Taotu Sect have no bottom line? We haven¡¯t even gotten to the physique and talent assessment yet, and you¡¯re already so desperate.. Have you really not seen the world or are you just pretending?¡± Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Chapter 252: First-class Talent_1 Chapter 255: Chapter 252: First-class Talent_1 Translator: 549690339 He said this, not targeting Elder Hui, but Yang Chen. When he heard Yang Chen¡¯s name and verified it with the portrait he had obtained, even if he was a fool, he would know that Yang Chen was the young man he wanted to kill. Thinking of the grudges between them, Elder Qian was furious. How dare a mere ant in the Spirit Martial Realm take his Dazzling Mind Bell? In fact, Yang Chen had already met the minimum requirements for his sect to recruit geniuses and even exceeded them by a lot. However, considering the enmity between him and Yang Chen, how could he possibly let Yang Chen join the Ming Emperor Sect? If he did, who would he ask for his precious Dazzling Mind Bell? Realizing this, Elder Qian, with no intention to recruit himself, naturally didn¡¯t mind mocking Elder Hui! He made Elder Hui¡¯s position more resolute. Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect naturally didn¡¯t know what Elder Qian was thinking. He scratched his chin and chuckled, ¡°If Elder Qian doesn¡¯t want such a genius, we of the Taotu Sect won¡¯t be polite.¡± ¡°I hope you will still think so later. Many geniuses, in order to participate in the Genius Selection Competition, recklessly take elixirs for cultivation without caring about their foundation. Such geniuses may seem dazzling for a moment, but they will naturally be exposed during the talent assessment!¡± Elder Qian sneered. Elder Hui squinted slightly. Although Elder Qian¡¯s words made him somewhat displeased, what he said wasn¡¯t completely wrong. Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation reaching the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at fifteen was indeed astonishing. Perhaps the other party had really disregarded their foundation and forcefully advanced? This kind of genius often had only one outcome ¨C a moment of brilliance, but never progressing beyond the Spirit Martial Realm in their lifetime. Such geniuses were naturally not what the Taotu Sect desired. However, he was not in a hurry, maintaining his composure and observing cautiously. On the other hand, an elder from the Huangshan Sect, one of the Six Sects, yawned and said, ¡°Heh heh, I think this kid is decent enough.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you guys of the Huangshan Sect mainly focused on alchemy? Elder Yu, how come you¡¯re also here scouting martial artists? According to the usual practice, you should be scouting for alchemists at their assessment.¡± Elder Hui asked curiously. ¡°Heh heh, we have enough people there. What, is it only allowed for you to scout for martial arts talents, and not for our Huangshan Sect to get involved?¡± Elder Yu rolled his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m just afraid that your alchemy-focused sect won¡¯t be attractive enough to martial arts geniuses.¡± Elder Hui laughed. ¡°Bullshit, our sect has a countless number of elixirs, which martial arts genius wouldn¡¯t want to join our Huangshan Sect?¡± Elder Yu, being poked at his sore spot, clenched his teeth and shouted angrily. For a moment, the two began to quarrel verbally, and no one could stop them. At the same time, the first assessment round ended. Although there were some impressive talents afterwards, they were still inferior compared to Yang Chen¡¯s Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm cultivation. Being only fifteen years old and having reached the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm naturally received everyone¡¯s attention. Some sects that didn¡¯t belong to the Three Hegemons and Six Sects had already started to order investigations on Yang Chen. For the forces of the ¡®Six Sects¡¯ level, Yang Chen¡¯s performance was not enough to attract their attention, but it was not the case for those smaller sects. Besides the Three Hegemons and Six Sects, there were many other powerful sects in North Mountain County, but their strength was still somewhat inferior compared to the Six Sects. Just like that, the first assessment ended, and after a brief rest, they entered the second round ¨C Physique Assessment. The examiner plainly said, ¡°See this small room? It is a room specially designed to test your physique. Once you enter it, the room¡¯s prohibitions will conduct a comprehensive examination of your body. The room will give the most accurate judgment on your physique!¡± ¡°At that time, I will divide the results determined by the room into nine levels of physique talents, with the ninth level being the worst and the first level being the best. As for special talents, heh, that represents unparalleled and incomparable gifts!¡± The examiner chuckled, clearly not expecting anyone among these youngsters to possess special talents. Reaching second-grade talent would already be considered a special physique, while first-class talent would be that rare Divine Body Talent. As for special talents, they would be even more outstanding among Divine Body talents, something that could be seen only once in a hundred years. In several North Mountain County Selection Competitions, there might not even be one! If it did appear, it would be a treasure that everyone would scramble for, and the entire Beishan Main City might not be able to remain calm. Yang Chen looked at the small room, touched his chin, and pondered. Such rooms for testing the physique were quite common, and facilities like this exam site were rather crude compared to what he had seen in his previous life. However, they were still capable of testing the Physique Talent, which was much better than being completely unable to test Physique Talent in places like the Great Wilderness. And so, the examinees began to enter the room one by one. ¡°Ma Hongrui, fourth-class talent.¡± ¡°Liu Haixing, fifth-class talent.¡± ¡°Third-tier talent.¡± ¡°Second-tier talent! ¡± When this second-class talent appeared, it immediately attracted the attention of many people. Upon closer inspection, wasn¡¯t this person Long Yun, the young man who was ridiculed at the beginning for only having the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm? Long Yun originally had only the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, which was despised by everyone. After all, at his age, having only the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation was indeed too low. Nobody thought much of his talent. But who knew that his talent turned out to be a second -grade talent? ¡°This Long Yun, not bad!¡± Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect muttered, ¡°With only the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, it seems that his background is not very good. Otherwise, how could a talent like this be overlooked? This kid has potential and is worth fostering!¡± Elder Hui¡¯s eyes lit up with interest, apparently impressed by his talent! Just when everyone thought that the second-grade talent would mark the end, within a cup of tea¡¯s time, suddenly, the examiner¡¯s eyes widened, followed by an announcement, ¡°Wang Wu, first-class talent!¡± When this statement fell, it caused an uproar. ¡°What!¡± ¡°First-class talent!¡± Hearing the announcement of Wang Wu¡¯s first-class talent, everyone was shocked. Even in a Genius Selection Competition, there would be only a dozen first-class talents at most. It was unexpected that there would be one in this examination venue. This made many elders from sects who came to this examination venue to find geniuses smile happily, thinking that their choice to come here was correct! Elder Qian of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s eyes were almost popping out, ¡°First-class talent, hahaha, good! This is a real genius, not like those trash who rely on means to forcefully raise their cultivation..¡± Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Chapter 253: Detection Error?_l Chapter 256: Chapter 253: Detection Error?_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Elder Qian, what¡¯s the hurry? This first-class talent may not necessarily belong to your Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Elder Hui said with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone. ¡°Hehe, then let¡¯s have a fair competition and see who can snatch this genius with first-class talent.¡± Elder Qian raised the corner of his mouth, clearly having a certain amount of confidence. This made Elder Hui frown secretly, feeling a bad premonition. In the past Genius Selection Competitions, when it came to competing for geniuses, their Taotu Sect would often be slightly inferior to the Ming Emperor Sect. There was no way around it, the Ming Emperor Sect often had many advantages in attracting geniuses, giving them more initiative. With the appearance of Wang Wu, who had first-class talent, almost the entire venue was ignited, and many sects had already begun to spend a great deal of effort inviting Wang Wu to join them. After all, a first-class martial arts cultivation talent was truly astounding, ranking only below the once-in-a-century special talent. No one would not want to win him over. Even Yang Chen was somewhat surprised, as this first-class talent surely meant that Wang Wu had a Divine Body Talent. However, he didn¡¯t take it to heart. What did other people¡¯s talents have to do with him? Just when he thought so, suddenly¡­ ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen smiled. After Wang Wu tested to have first-class talent, he stood in place, ecstatic like a toad who had finally tasted swan meat. Then, he looked at Yang Chen with a provocative look, seeming to tell him that he, Wang Wu, was the protagonist of this examination, not Yang Chen! Yang Chen chuckled in response, he hadn¡¯t felt any hostility from Wang Wu before, but who would have thought that Wang Wu would start showing off to him right after his astounding performance. This must be what happens when someone gains fame. Yang Chen stretched lazily, thinking to himself that he hoped Wang Wu wouldn¡¯t provoke him, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t mind making him pay a price. Soon after Wang Wu¡¯s turn ended, it was time for Yang Chen¡¯s assessment in the Physique Test. ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your turn!¡± The examiner, who was curious about Yang Chen¡¯s talent, said with a smile. He had already seen one first-class talent. If another one appeared, it would be interesting. Yang Chen respectfully bowed to the examiner and then stepped into the small room in front. As he entered the room, Yang Chen looked around. There were layers of prohibitions surrounding the room, and these prohibitions were specifically designed to test physique talent. As expected, as soon as he entered, he activated the prohibition mechanism, and the spiritual energy stored in these prohibitions penetrated into his body. He didn¡¯t resist and let the prohibition¡¯s True Qi flow through his body to test his physique. In a short while, the test was over, and Yang Chen felt a force pushing him out of the small room. Immediately after, he heard the examiner announce loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, third -class talent!¡± ¡°Sigh!¡± This made many people shake their heads in disappointment. Even the examiner frowned, apparently very disappointed in Yang Chen¡¯s talent. Especially Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect, who sneered when he saw that Yang Chen merely had third-class talent, ¡°What did I say? This kid was just using a special means to forcibly increase his cultivation level. He is foolish. He could have had a chance to enter the Origin Martial Realm in this life with his third-class talent, but this kid stubbornly raised his cultivation level through unsanctioned means and severed his future potential. What¡¯s the point? In the end, he¡¯s just useless.¡± The Taotu Sect¡¯s Elder Hui, who originally held a high opinion of Yang Chen, also frowned and couldn¡¯t argue with Elder Qian¡¯s words. Indeed, third-class talent could be considered quite good, at least already first-rate. If one could enter the Spirit Martial Realm before thirteen years old, these sects would welcome such geniuses with open arms. However, although third-class talent was excellent, it was not enough to support Yang Chen in reaching the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age. The only explanation was that Yang Chen forcibly raised his martial arts cultivation level through means such as giving up the opportunity to enter the Origin Martial Realm in the future. Such cases were not uncommon. Many geniuses thought they were clever and wanted to shine in the Selection Competition, so they deliberately improved their martial arts cultivation level, causing instability in their foundation, and a worrisome future. But they didn¡¯t know that these major sects weren¡¯t foolish and wouldn¡¯t be deceived. However, where would they know that Yang Chen¡¯s means were beyond their imagination? He would not do such foolish things as forcibly breaking through his cultivation level and severing his future potential. ¡°I¡¯ve seen lots of these kinds of wastes, just wait. When the Display of Strength Assessment starts, his true colors will be revealed. The cultivation level that has been forcibly raised might seem like it¡¯s at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm, but it would be good if he could display the strength of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Elder Qian stroked his chin, looking very knowledgeable. Yang Chen came out of the room at this moment and was somewhat surprised. Just third-class talent? As he thought about it, when he came back into the crowd, he suddenly heard that Wang Wu, who had scored a first-class talent, sneered, ¡°It turns out to be just a waste who has raised his martial arts cultivation level through unscrupulous means. With such poor talent, what¡¯s the use of raising your cultivation level? Being a genius means being more favored by the heavens!¡± Thinking about this, Wang Wu was ecstatic, as he could foresee the various sects fighting for him, even including huge sects like the Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect. He was destined to soar high, and even though Yang Chen had seemed impressive earlier and stolen his limelight, it all amounted to nothing in the end. Upon hearing Wang Wu¡¯s provocation, Yang Chen laughed and said, ¡°Oh, then I am curious to know how you obtained heaven¡¯s favor.¡± ¡°Brother Wu, don¡¯t mind him. This kid will reveal his true colors in the Display of Strength Assessment later. I heard my father say that the appearance of martial arts cultivation alone doesn¡¯t mean anything. Since he has forcibly raised his cultivation through unsanctioned means, there must be endless problems with it, and his martial arts cultivation is just an empty shell!¡± A young genius flattered Wang Wu with a smile. Wang Wu was very receptive and nodded, ¡®Your name is Luo Zhen, right? Don¡¯t worry, when I join the major sects, I will put in a good word for you.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Luo Zhen¡¯s eyes turned red with excitement upon hearing this, ¡°Thank you, Brother Wu!¡± Yang Chen watched this scene and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at how quickly people changed their minds. However, he didn¡¯t have time to think about it and instead pondered the talent assessment in his mind. ¡°It seems that the talent assessment in Beishan Main City is a bit worse than what I experienced in my previous life. I have Innate True Qi, which, although refined, should be enough for a very special talent, or at least a first-class talent. I didn¡¯t expect it to be just third-class talent.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed.. Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Chapter 254: Special Power Test 1 Chapter 257: Chapter 254: Special Power Test 1 Translator: 549690339 In this vast world, there are all sorts of wonders. Some geniuses are born with innate True Qi, which is called Innate Divine Body. It is a kind of extremely domineering talent within the Divine Body, because innate True Qi is so rare. Having innate True Qi allows them to do many things that acquired True Qi cannot, so the Innate Divine Body is an existence that many people dream of, and calling it a special talent is by no means an exaggeration. Although Yang Chen was not born with innate True Qi, he indeed has innate True Qi surrounding him, so calling him an Innate Divine Body does not conflict. It¡¯s just a pity that the facilities in North Mountain County are not accurate enough to detect his innate True Qi. Of course, Yang Chen doesn¡¯t care too much about these people. He stands with his hands behind his back, waiting for the start of the next part of the assessment. The third part, Assessment of Attack Power! Just like Yang Chen¡¯s fight with Zhou Yunxi, this part detects the strength of their attacks to determine whether the foundation of a genius is stable enough. If a genius¡¯s foundation is not stable, his attack power will be far weaker than what his cultivation level shows, making this part an essential aspect of the North Mountain County¡¯s many tests for geniuses. Most people think that Yang Chen will finally expose his true colors in this part. If his foundation is not stable, his attack power cannot match his Martial Arts Cultivation. Now, the examiner said loudly, ¡°Do you see the stone stele in front of you? This is the King Kong Stele, specifically designed to test attack power. The King Kong Stele is made of special materials, and as long as your True Qi is unleashed onto the stele, I will determine your ranking based on the degree of indentation in the stele. Of course, there is also a special ranking, but achieving that is not easy!¡± The examiner is too lazy to explain too much and immediately waved his hand and read the name of the first candidate. ¡°Long Yun, Power Rank Seven!¡± Many people were not surprised by this result. Following that¡­ ¡°Power Rank Five!¡± ¡°Power Rank Seven!¡± ¡°Power Rank Six!¡± ¡°Power Rank Four!¡± The highest was Power Rank Four. All of these geniuses used their strongest moves to strike the King Kong Stele, fearing that they wouldn¡¯t perform well enough. However, the King Kong Stele¡¯s test was still very accurate. Even if the geniuses put in all their effort, the highest rank was only Rank Four. ¡°Wang Wu, Power Rank Four.¡± The examiner stroked his chin with satisfaction. Wang Wu had reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm with Power Rank Four, which meant he had a very stable foundation, even showing signs of the Third Level. It seems that Wang Wu indeed has a rare Divine Body. Otherwise, reaching Power Rank Four at the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm is tough. Not long after Wang Wu, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn. Yang Chen¡¯s appearance attracted the ridicule of many geniuses. Wang Wu crossed his arms and smirked, ¡°This kid will finally expose his true colors in this part.¡± Many sects didn¡¯t hold much hope for Yang Chen, as they all believed that his attack power wouldn¡¯t be that strong. An unstable foundation for a genius with high Martial Arts Cultivation is just an empty shell, and his true colors would be exposed in one move. ¡°At most, he will have a Rank Five or Rank Six power with his third-tier talent. At the age of fourteen or fifteen, he can only reach the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm at most. The power obtained by forcibly increasing his cultivation level can only match the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s difficult for him even to reach Rank Six power, maybe just Rank Seven?¡± As everyone was discussing, Yang Chen was already holding his silver spear, and immediately after, the innate True Qi surrounded the tip of the spear.The next moment, the Thunderbolt Style suddenly formed. ¡°What kind of move is this?¡± ¡°Thunder and lightning? No one was not surprised. The Examiner also took a sharp breath of cold air, as Thunder and Lightning Techniques were extremely rare. Yang Chen gripped the silver spear, and in an instant, he unleashed a spear attack with the ultimate power of Innate True Qi and Heavenly Thunder Origin, completely bombarding the King Kong Stele. Immediately after, a deafening sound echoed, and the King Kong Stele was indented more than half, which left the Examiner rubbing his eyes as if he didn¡¯t dare to believe his own eyes. His mouth agape, he hesitated with words as if he did not know how to speak anymore. From the viewing platform, Elder Qian of the Ming Emperor Sect could not wait to watch Yang Chen take action, and he shouted loudly now, ¡°Examiner Liu, what is the result of this assessment?¡± Examiner Liu took a deep breath and said, ¡®Yang Chen, exceptional power!¡± ¡°What!¡± When this statement fell, the entire scene was in an uproar. ¡°How is it possible, exceptional power?¡± ¡°This is absolutely impossible. Only a genius at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm or higher with the sect¡¯s personally taught ultimate skill can achieve an exceptional power level with all their might. How could a little guy at the fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm possibly reach that!¡± He had just mocked Yang Chen for exposing his true colors, but now¡­ Exceptional power, is this the so-called unstable foundation? If Yang Chen could strike at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm with his fourth level power, it meant that Yang Chen¡¯s foundation was too solid, and he could break through the fourth level at any time! Many people were at a loss as to how to explain it. If you say Yang Chen¡¯s foundation is unstable, then what is all this about? Undoubtedly, the most embarrassed one must be Elder Qian. Keep in mind that he had just confidently stated that Yang Chen¡¯s foundation was unstable, and that this evaluation of power would be when Yang Chen¡¯s true colors would be exposed. But now? This exceptional power had literally slapped him in the face. Elder Qian couldn¡¯t help but say resentfully, ¡°Examiner Liu, you couldn¡¯t have seen it wrong, could you?¡± Examiner Liu coldly rebuked, ¡°What, is Elder Qian questioning my ability?¡± ¡°No, I dare not!¡± Elder Qian thought of the power of the main city of North Mountain County, and his momentum quickly fell by more than half, and he hurriedly smiled apologetically. Examiner Liu did not bother to pay him any attention. While others might have given face to the Ming Emperor Sect, the main city of North Mountain County did not have to do so. Instead, it was Elder Hui who mocked him relentlessly, ¡°Hehe, didn¡¯t Elder Qian just say something? He said that this kid has an unstable foundation and his power would expose him. Now it doesn¡¯t seem to be the case.¡± ¡°Well, if Elder Hui is interested in this kid, you can solicit him.¡± Elder Qian sneered. This made Elder Hui hesitate for a moment, then sighed. Yang Chen¡¯s performance was indeed exceptionally outstanding, but it was a pity that he fell short of being ranked as third-tier talent. If Yang Chen were only at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm, he might have considered recruiting Yang Chen based on Yang Chen¡¯s power. Unfortunately, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was too high, and anyone could see that the kid had used means to increase his Martial Arts Cultivation. The side effect of the power just now might not have come yet. This so-called genius would not interest his Taotu Sect.. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Chapter 255: Not Well-Regarded_l Chapter 258: Chapter 255: Not Well-Regarded_l Translator: 549690339 Many sects couldn¡¯t help but sigh in pity. Yang Chen¡¯s performance was indeed stunning, but they still felt that the first-class talent Wang Wu was more valuable to recruit. Their minds were entirely focused on Wang Wu, who would even consider recruiting the seemingly unreliable Yang Chen in their eyes? In this way, many sects basically gave up on the idea of recruiting Yang Chen, even though his performance was excellent. They had even more faith in Wang Wu who, favored by heaven, had first-class talent. The assessment continued, but compared to the initial attention, the fourth exam¡ª the test of soul power¡ª wasn¡¯t as eye-catching as the previous three exams. Most of the sect elders and masters had already left the scene with the evident purpose of preparing to recruit Wang Wu. They went to find some conditions and treasures that could move Wang Wu¡¯s heart. By doing so, they naturally hoped that after the assessment, they could be the first to take the initiative and recruit Wang Wu as quickly as possible. ¡°See those stone lions up there? There are nine of them in total. What you need to do later is to use your Divine Soul Power to control these nine stone lions. If you can lift one, it means you have ninth-class Divine Soul Power, and if you can lift two, it means you have eighth-class Divine Soul Power. Hey, don¡¯t take it lightly, each of these stone lions weighs thousands of jin (a Chinese unit of weight, 1 jingoog). Trying to lift them without enough soul power will only severely damage yourself!¡± Officer Liu said, ¡°If you can lift all nine heads, it means you have first-class Divine Soul Power. And if you can control all nine at will, then it¡¯s a special-class performance! Of course, don¡¯t even think about special-class. It¡¯s still far-fetched for you. If you forcefully control them, you¡¯ll damage your Sea of Consciousness and your soul, causing troubles later on.¡± Hearing Officer Liu¡¯s words, many candidates were eager to try. Especially the contestants who hadn¡¯t performed particularly well in the previous assessments, their eyes glistened now. To be able to advance to the selection competition, they had to score no more than twelve classes in the three assessments combined to be deemed qualified. Take Wang Wu for example: his talent test rated first-class, and his power test rated fourth-class, totaling to only five points. As long as his soul test wasn¡¯t too disastrous, he would certainly advance to the selection competition. As for the others who already were close to being disqualified or were on the verge of the limit, no one could afford to be careless. Compared to them, Yang Chen was the most at ease. Because special-class was different from first-class. A first-class rating was equal to one, whereas special-class was equal to zero, giving him a total of only three points so far. As for the soul test, it wasn¡¯t going to be any source of pressure for him. And so, one by one, geniuses went forward to take the test. ¡°Three stone lions, seventh-class Divine Soul Power!¡± ¡°Four stone lions, sixth-class Divine Soul Power!¡± These geniuses¡¯ divine soul powers were measured by the number of stone lions they could lift; some could only lift three stone lions, others could lift four. And among the more outstanding ones were those who could lift five or six stone lions. However, no one could lift more than that. Finally, the examiner called out Yang Chen¡¯s name. Yang Chen nodded, walked to the nine stone lions, closed his eyes, and gradually extended his soul. In an instant, all nine stone lions lifted at once. This sudden event startled the sect elders who had initially not paid much attention to this fourth assessment. ¡°Nine stone lions?¡± ¡°How could this kid possess such astonishing soul power? It¡¯s illogical. By principle, the soul power of someone at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level can lift at most seven lions, which is the limit. Only geniuses who specialize in Divine Soul Power can possibly lift the eighth or the ninth head, but it¡¯s almost improbable!¡± What mattered more wasn¡¯t the number of lions. Because Yang Chen had lifted all nine lions in an instant. At this thought, everyone widened their eyes and saw Yang Chen controlling the nine stone lions, spinning them around in circles. It was as if he were merely playing a game! Even a fool could tell that Yang Chen had achieved divine soul power. Officer Liu¡¯s heart was in turmoil, and he swallowed nervously: ¡°Yang Chen, controlling the nine stone lions at will, you obtained a special-class grade in the Divine Soul Power test!¡± Wang Wu stood aside, his mouth agape in shock. Clenching his teeth, he snorted, ¡°Hmph, regardless of whether it¡¯s soul power or power test, they are just crooked paths in the end. It¡¯s prowess that matters, and I am the heaven-favored genius!¡± He was the protagonist of this assessment. Only when Wang Wu thought of his first-class talent, he felt much calmer. However, Elder Qian, who had been planning on preparing to recruit Wang Wu, stopped in his tracks when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s soul power. Elder Hui was doing the same. ¡°Could it be that this kid actually possesses a special Divine Body related to soul power?¡± A beautiful woman from one of the Six Sects¡ª Yanhua Pool¡ª sat in the viewing platform, her eyes sparkling as she spoke while watching Yang Chen¡¯s performance, ¡°Such a high level of soul achievement must be due to a special body related to soul power.¡± There were certain geniuses who did not possess a divine body for cultivation but had divine bodies in regard to their soul power. Wasn¡¯t Yang Chen¡¯s current performance precisely a display of divine body talent in soul power? This made an elder of the Huangshan Sect rub his eyebrows, thinking deeply. A genius with powerful soul power would be of great importance to their sect. However, he still couldn¡¯t focus his attention on Yang Chen as Wang Wu was their priority. No doubt, although Yang Chen¡¯s performance did not inspire thoughts of recruitment from some sect elders, it still shocked the entire audience. After all, having two special-class achievements was a rare sight. Before long, the remaining talented youngsters had completed their soul power tests. The examiner took the test results and read them slowly: ¡°Next, I will read out the list of those who have successfully passed the assessment and advanced to the selection competition, including Yun Shaojie, Chang Hong, Wang Wu, and others. ¡± As expected, Yang Chen was among them, but the elimination rate was still somewhat surprising. Comparing the list of more than 300 initially, only about 80 people barely passed the assessment successfully. Even Long Yun, with his second-class talent, failed the assessment. There was no choice; his martial arts cultivation was too weak, and his soul power and striking power were both too poor. But still, Long Yun was quite content with his current achievements, knowing that he would undoubtedly attract the attention of many major and minor forces. In contrast, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit bitter-sweet. He initially thought of stunning everyone, but who could have known that a mistake in the talent test would cast him as an undesirable competitor? At this thought, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows. It seemed he still had to participate in both the selection and knockout competitions. Otherwise, being seen through such a prejudiced lens wouldn¡¯t be pleasant at all.. Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Chapter 256: Ordinary People are Just Ordinary People!_l Chapter 259: Chapter 256: Ordinary People are Just Ordinary People!_l Translator: 549690339 This knockout competition will start in ten days, so the participants will have ten days to prepare. As for Yang Chen, he plans to prepare tomorrow. After all, he is different from others. He has to participate in the Alchemy assessment tomorrow. Even though he got two special grades today. he still wasn¡¯t the focus of the assessment field. Compared to that, Wang Wu¡¯s first-class talent was valued more. Of course, this didn¡¯t affect Yang Chen much, and he didn¡¯t take it to heart. At this moment, the Zhou family members had not returned to their residence yet. But Gu Mingyue was extremely worried and asked Yang Chen about his assessment situation. He naturally mentioned the good parts, so as not to worry Gu Mingyue. When the Zhou family members returned, Yang Chen heard Zhou Haoran¡¯s laughter from afar, which caused him to pause for a moment. Zhou Haoran happened to lead Zhou Yunxi to see Yang Chen, and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, how did the assessment go? I believe that with your standards, it must have been eye-opening.¡± Yang Chen chuckled, ¡°I¡¯m afraid the situation is just the opposite of what Master Zhou said.¡¯ ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the matter? Are the big sects blind to not value your martial arts talent?¡± Zhou Haoran widened his eyes, somewhat dissatisfied. If it were before, it would be fine, but now, after spending some time together, he has really regarded Yang Chen as his own family. Yang Chen spoke gently: ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about me, but how did Miss Zhou perform ¡°I was just about to say that.¡± Zhou Haoran was so excited, ¡°Can you guess? My daughter¡¯s talent evaluation is first-class, first-class talent! Hahaha! The most important thing is that my daughter successfully passed the basic assessment and entered the selection competition. This is really a double happiness!¡± Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s excited appearance, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile and said, ¡°Congratulations to Miss Zhou.¡± Everyone has the heart to see their children succeed. It¡¯s normal for Zhou Haoran to be so excited. Zhou Yunxi gave a slight curtsy and then playfully stuck out her tongue, ¡°Young Master Yang, you must have passed the basic competition, right?¡± ¡°Yes, I was lucky,¡± Yang Chen said with a slight smile. ¡°I don¡¯t believe that you passed by luck.¡± Zhou Yunxi rolled her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re always full of tricks. Even though you¡¯re not much older, you have more schemes than my father.¡± Yang Chen coughed twice, then used his divine soul detection and suddenly found something. Zhou Haoran also noticed something, with an expression of surprise and joy in his eyes: ¡°It¡¯s Elder Wu from Ziyang Sect and Elder Ming from Linghe Sect!¡± As Zhou Haoran¡¯s voice fell, a beautiful woman and an elder arrived together, their expressions clearly revealing their intentions. At least both of them were looking at Zhou Yunxi with extreme enthusiasm, even a fool could see that they were here to win her over. Yang Chen squinted his eyes, not caring much at first, but when he saw the beautiful woman, his expression turned cold. Because this beautiful woman was none other than Zhao Xuanwu and his sister¡¯s master whom he had met in the Great Wilderness. This beautiful woman has the surname Wu and is respected as Elder Wu, and is quite influential within the Ziyang Sect. As Yang Chen noticed this beautiful woman, she also noticed him. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Elder Wu squinted her eyes, her gaze flashing with undisguised hostility. ¡°Elder WII!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands. Elder Wu seemed uninterested in Yang Chen and said bluntly, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that, we¡¯re not that close. Anyway, I didn¡¯t expect you to participate in this Genius Selection Competition as well!¡± Zhou Haoran was somewhat at a loss, as it seemed that the two knew each other and their relationship did not seem to be good. ¡°I wonder how my sister is doing in Ziyang Sect?¡± The beautiful woman yawned and waved her hand, uninterested, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry about your sister. She¡¯s making great progress under my tutelage and has already reached the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm. She also performed excellently in this assessment. Just the talent assessment alone has reached first-class talent. Yang Chen, you should know very well the difference between first-class talent and your third-tier talent.¡± Obviously, she had already learned about Yang Chen¡¯s situation from Ziyang Sect people in the assessment field where Yang Chen was. This was not surprising. Ziyang Sect was such a big sect that it could grasp the information about every assessment participant, and it was quite simple for them to learn about Yang Chen¡¯s situation so thoroughly. Then Elder Wu¡¯s tone turned harsh, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m just advising you, ordinary people are ordinary people. Since fate has it so, one should have the awareness to accept destiny. Don¡¯t think about making a big splash all the time, it¡¯s useless. You, as a third-class talent, if you practice hard, may not have a great future in this life, but at least you can stand out among ordinary people. Unfortunately, you have chosen the wrong way. What¡¯s the use of raising your martial arts cultivation to the fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm in such a quick and profit-oriented way?¡± ¡°Excessive growth, extremely foolish!¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold. Elder Wu didn¡¯t care about Yang Chen¡¯s feelings and said solemnly, ¡°You are now no longer on the same level as your sister in terms of status and strength. It¡¯s predetermined that you and your sister exist in two different worlds. So, don¡¯t even think about seeing Caidie in the future and disturbing her, lest you disturb her determination to pursue martial arts. Do you understand?¡± Yang Chen, furious and laughing, looked at Elder Wu, who looked down upon him and knew that there was no point in saying anything now. She regarded herself as understanding his current situation very well and directly labeled him as an ¡®ordinary person¡¯. Ordinary person¡­ Indeed, it was a very mocking term. ¡°Elder Wu, what do you mean by this?¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s expression was somewhat unhappy, as Yang Chen was his friend after all. Elder Wu didn¡¯t know about these things and said with a smile, ¡°Master Zhou, I was just chatting about trivial matters just now, and I apologize for that. Let¡¯s talk about the serious stuff now. I think Miss Yunxi has outstanding talent, and I¡¯m here on behalf of Ziyang Sect with sincerity, and I¡¯d like to discuss with you about Yunxi¡¯s future! What do you think? Don¡¯t worry, if things work out, I won¡¯t treat Yunxi and your Zhou family unfairly.¡± ¡°Hehe, Elder Wu, look at what you are saying. As it is with you, so it is with our Linghe Sect. Master Zhou, the conditions offered by our Linghe Sect will only be higher than those of the Ziyang Sect.¡± Elder Ming stroked his beard. Both hadn¡¯t started yet, but they were already facing each other with enmity. It was obvious that they didn¡¯t want to miss out on an outstanding talent like Zhou Yunxi.. Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chapter 257: Inviting You to Join the Outer Sect? 1 Chapter 260: Chapter 257: Inviting You to Join the Outer Sect? 1 Translator: 549690339 In the end, Zhou Haoran could only let out a soft sigh. Although he was quite displeased with Elder Wu¡¯s disregard for Yang Chen, his daughter¡¯s matter was ultimately more important. With that in mind, he could only bow and say, ¡°Please go inside and have a talk.¡± Elder Wu and Elder Ming were extremely anxious as they entered the house. Upon seeing this, Yang Chen shrugged and went back into his residence too. Regarding the recruitment of Zhou Yunxi, Elder Wu and Elder Ming were still not satisfied. Afterward, sects like the Ming Emperor Sect and the Huangshan Sect came one after another, attempting to recruit Zhou Yunxi. However, Yang Chen¡¯s side remained dry and barren, with no one paying him any attention. After three hours, Zhou Haoran seemed to have reached a conclusion regarding his daughter¡¯s situation, which left the disgruntled sects who were unhappy with the outcome to leave in anger. Yang Chen observed everything with his Divine Soul Detection. He wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about this matter, but what surprised him was that Zhou Haoran came to appease him after the negotiations were over. ¡°Master Zhou, please sit,¡± Yang Chen bowed. Zhou Haoran forced a smile, then slowly said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, I heard about your situation from Elder Wu of the Ziyang Sect. Hmph, what third -tier talent? I think the Ziyang Sect is just looking down on people. You don¡¯t have to worry about it. Hmph, I, Zhou Haoran, am also a third-tier talent, so what? I am still the Family Head of the Zhou family, and I haven¡¯t seen anyone faring worse than me!¡± Yang Chen felt somewhat touched. Although Zhou Haoran¡¯s words were blunt and seemingly at odds with him, at least he showed gratitude. He had helped the Zhou family so much, and despite feeling low, Zhou Haoran actually came over to comfort him. Most of the time, it¡¯s rare to find someone who would lend a hand when you¡¯re down on your luck. Though this comfort may seem worthless, it is worth more than the countless treasures one might receive when one is basking in success. Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Master Zhou, thank you for your concern. I won¡¯t take these minor setbacks to heart. On the contrary, which power did Miss Yunxi eventually choose? With her first-class talent, she should be very cautious in her choice.¡± ¡°After a lot of consideration, I ruled out the Ming Emperor Sect because they had a grudge with you, and as for the Ziyang Sect, I might have been tempted if someone else had come, but I just couldn¡¯t bring myself to like Elder Wu. You saved Yunxi, so if I let Yunxi join these two sects, it would be ignoring your status as her benefactor,¡± Zhou Haoran grumbled. If Elder Wu of the Ziyang Sect had known that his mere act of stepping on an insignificant ant would cause his sect to miss out on acquiring a genius, he would likely not know who to cry to. Zhou Haoran truly had a strange temper. He had rejected the Ziyang Sect and Ming Emperor Sect simply because of Yang Chen. Yang Chen felt slightly embarrassed and said, ¡°Master Zhou, you really don¡¯t have to do this. If you let your decision about Miss Yunxi be influenced by me, it would really weigh on my conscience.¡± ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to worry too much. I¡¯ve eliminated these two sects for a reason. Hehe, you saved Yunxi, and you¡¯re her great benefactor. Without your help, Yunxi wouldn¡¯t even be able to participate in the selection competition, let alone make a name for herself. If I let her join the Ziyang Sect or the Ming Emperor Sect, it would be tantamount to disregarding you as her benefactor.¡± Zhou Haoran snorted, ¡°I, Zhou Haoran, have been upright and frank since I was a child, and I have a clear conscience in all my actions. I would never do such a thing. Most importantly, these two sects are not suitable for Yunxi.¡± ¡°Oh? Then which sect did Master Zhou choose?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°I chose the Yanhua Pool for Yunxi!¡± Zhou Haoran smiled slightly, ¡°Although Yanhua Pool mainly focuses on cultivating the soul, it¡¯s a sect consisting only of women, as you know. Until now, my daughter has been like a child who never grows up. If she were to go to other sects, with all sorts of people mingling, I would be really worried. By joining Yanhua Pool, she would be surrounded by women. Even if she suffers somewhat, as a father, I can bear it.¡± Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s deep love for his daughter, Yang Chen bowed and said, ¡°Master Zhou, your idea is right.¡± ¡°Huh, someone¡¯s coming! ¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyebrows raised. Yang Chen also noticed this. Immediately, he slowly stood up and used his Divine Soul Detection. The visitors were actually the Huangshan Sect, as well as elders from the Yanhua Pool and two other sects. Yang Chen recognized both elders as they were the ones who assessed his testing ground. ¡°Young friend Yang Chen!¡± Elder Yu from the Huangshan Sect was an elderly man with a long beard and an astute appearance. Upon arriving in front of Yang Chen, he smiled faintly. Surprisingly, the elder from the Yanhua Pool was a beautiful young beauty. She had an outstanding temperament and a graceful figure, and without a closer look, one would have mistaken her for a young girl around seventeen or eighteen years old. But upon further inspection of her eyes, one could discern her true age, which was inconsistent with her appearance. This made Yang Chen secretly nod, seemingly confirming that the women in the Yanhua Pool were indeed good at preserving their youth, as the rumors suggested. With this in mind, Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Junior greets the two elders, please come in and have a talk.¡± ¡°Hehe, young friend Yang Chen, I assume that you have guessed the reason for our visit. Today, you performed exceptionally well in the assessment grounds, obtaining two top-class results, which indeed amazed everyone. Therefore, on behalf of the Huangshan Sect, after much consideration, we have decided to invite you to join our Huangshan Sect¡¯s Outer Sect for an observation period,¡± said Elder Yu with a light smile. ¡°What? Outer Sect?¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, obviously feeling somewhat indignant on behalf of Yang Chen. However, since this matter ultimately concerned Yang Chen, he could not intervene. Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s dissatisfaction, Elder Yu of the Huangshan Sect couldn¡¯t help but sneer; he didn¡¯t know who Zhou Haoran was, but he thought the offer of the Outer Sect was good enough for Yang Chen. He couldn¡¯t help it. His attempt to persuade Wang Wu had failed. He didn¡¯t know how Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect had stumbled upon such luck, but not only did he manage to recruit Wang Wu on the spot, but he even took him on as his direct disciple. What chance did the Huangshan Sect have then? After much deliberation and considering his testing ground, there really were no other suitable candidates. Although Long Yun had second-grade talent, he hadn¡¯t made it to the selection competition. Yang Chen, however, had entered the selection competition, giving him the chance to enter the Secret Realm and thus possessing some value to the Huangshan Sect. Unfortunately, Yang Chen¡¯s talent was too weak: being a third-class talent and hurriedly improving his cultivation level through excessive growth. As such, under no circumstances would the Huangshan Sect be willing to recruit him into the Inner Sect. However, he thought that an offer of the Outer Sect should be enough to impress Yang Chen. Contrary to his expectations, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think the same. At this moment, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Elder, the conditions of the Outer Sect are too high for me, I really cannot afford it..¡± Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Chapter 258: Invitation to Yanhua Pool_l Chapter 261: Chapter 258: Invitation to Yanhua Pool_l Translator: 549690339 Elder Yu certainly understood the hidden meaning in Yang Chen¡¯s words, and said coldly: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, you must think it through carefully. Countless geniuses cry and beg to enter my Huangshan Sect. Being able to join the Outer Sect is already a great condition. What more do you want? Keep in mind that your talent is only third-class after all, and your future is limited. No matter who invites you, they will only invite you to join the Outer Sect!¡± In fact, when he came to woo Yang Chen, he did not deliberately want to pull Yang Chen into the Outer Sect. It¡¯s not a big deal if he specially pulls a disciple into the Outer Sect. What he valued was that Yang Chen could enter the Selection Competition, which could bring a lot of benefits to their Huangshan Sect. Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Elder Yu doesn¡¯t need to say more. If it¡¯s the Outer Sect, Yang Chen will never accept it under any circumstances.¡± Are you kidding? Giving alms? Let alone the Outer Sect, even if Huangshan Sect opened a position for him as a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, he might not necessarily agree. With his experience and knowledge from his previous life, he really wouldn¡¯t care about this mere Huangshan Sect. What he wanted was a place where he could settle his past grudge with He Yunxiao given enough time. If not for that, he really didn¡¯t intend to join any of these sects. Elder Yu obviously felt that Yang Chen was too proud and arrogant. He sneered: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect that with your limited skills, you have quite high standards.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression became serious: ¡°As you said, Elder Yu, although I am not very capable, my vision is indeed high. Speaking of which, according to what I¡¯ve heard, your Huangshan Sect¡¯s primary focus is alchemy?¡± ¡°So what if it is? When it comes to alchemy, hmph, most of the elixirs in the Beishan Main City¡¯s chambers of commerce come from my Huangshan Sect. Even the other Five Sects have to give us face in some aspects.¡± Elder Yu boasted. He wasn¡¯t making things up. Huangshan Sect mainly focused on alchemy, and most of the alchemy in North Mountain County was indeed from Huangshan Sect. As long as they didn¡¯t serve Huangshan Sect well and the elixirs were not sold to them, the strength of the other sects would suffer greatly. Therefore, many geniuses were quite eager to join Huangshan Sect. Although Huangshan Sect¡¯s cultivation level for geniuses was average, they had many elixirs, and getting a few would probably benefit them for life. Yang Chen had no interest in listening to the self-praises of Elder Yu. When it came to alchemy, there were probably only a handful of people who could boast in front of him on the entire continent, and Huangshan Sect certainly did not qualify. He spoke bluntly: ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s a coincidence. If the Huangshan Sect also focuses on alchemy, then it should pay great attention to talents in the Alchemy Lineage.¡± ¡°Exactly, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Elder Yu said lazily. ¡°Well, I can relax now. I hope that when Elder Yu sees me again tomorrow, he can still offer me this simple Outer Sect condition.¡± Yang Chen said calmly: ¡°It just so happens that I know a little about alchemy techniques. Assessment site number forty-two for alchemy basics, I hope Elder Yu can be there on time!¡± Elder Yu didn¡¯t know what kind of trick Yang Chen was playing, so he frowned, then immediately turned his head and walked away. Could it be that Yang Chen could also refine elixirs? But today, his impression of Yang Chen was so poor that he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could have any great prospects. After Elder Yu had left, Elder Luo from Yanhua Pool smiled: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen really has a great temper. He even managed to drive away Elder Yu.¡± ¡°Senior from Yanhua Pool, you don¡¯t need to mock me.¡± Upon seeing Elder Luo¡¯s smiles and frowns, Yang Chen maintained his composure. It was said that all women in Yanhua Pool were thorny roses. Although they looked coquettishly enchanting on the surface, once they started, not many men would not suffer a loss. Otherwise, why do you think Zhou Haoran would arrange Yunxi into Yanhua Pool? Luoxing Beauty smiled: ¡°It¡¯s simple. My surname is Luo, representing Yanhua Pool. I want to invite you, Young Master Yang Chen, to join us.¡± ¡°Senior Luo, did you misjudge my gender? Isn¡¯t Yanhua Pool only for women?¡± Yang Chen was confused. Luoxing Beauty said playfully, ¡°There are exceptions, you know. Although we rarely accept male disciples in Yanhua Pool, we do accept them. But there are some conditions after accepting them. Otherwise, without rules, how can we establish a sect and lineage?¡± ¡°Senior, don¡¯t tell me that the condition is that if I join the sect, I must lead a celibate life.¡± Yang Chen laughed: ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I will never agree.¡± Luoxing Beauty chuckled: ¡°Young Master Yang is thinking too much. Of course not. It¡¯s just that after joining Yanhua Pool, you must wear women¡¯s clothing. Of course, this is only limited to the sect. Even if people laugh at you, it¡¯s only among your sisters within the sect. Once in the outside world, you can wear whatever you want. This is a rule set by our Ancestor Master!¡± Having said this, Luoxing Beauty smiled: ¡°What do you think, Young Master Yang? Although this arrangement is a bit unfair to you, our Yanhua Pool is never short of girls. If you really join, making those unpopular senior and junior sisters happy, marrying three wives and four concubines is quite normal.¡± Yang Chen laughed: ¡°What exactly does Senior see in me? My martial arts cultivation doesn¡¯t seem to be good enough.¡± ¡°To tell the truth, Young Master Yang Chen, your performance in Divine Soul Power today really amazed me. Our Yanhua Pool focuses mainly on the Spiritual Soul Lineage. With your talents in Divine Soul Power, joining our Yanhua Pool will definitely have a bright future. ¡± Luoxing Beauty smiled: ¡°I can even offer Young Master Yang the condition of entering the Inner Sect!¡± This gave Zhou Haoran, who was standing nearby, a glimmer of hope. He immediately used Sound Transmission to say: ¡°Young Master Yang, you can consider it. Inner Sect conditions, joining it is absolutely not a bad thing. What¡¯s more, I¡¯m still worried about my Yunxi. If you enter, you can at least take some care of her, right?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help laughing. Were they asking him to wear women¡¯s clothing? What a joke! Does he want face or not? Yang Chen said bitterly: ¡°I need to think about this matter.¡± Think about what? He had no intention of agreeing at all, but out of politeness, he didn¡¯t outright refuse. This made the Luoxing Beauty look at Yang Chen resentfully, and then breathed out lightly: ¡°Young Master Yang, you must think it over carefully. Your talent in Divine Soul Power is wasted if you don¡¯t join our Yanhua Pool.¡± ¡°I will definitely consider it carefully and not be vague.¡± Yang Chen quickly said, for fear of offending the Luoxing Beauty. There was no other way; the resentful gaze of this woman was really hard for people to adapt to. With much difficulty, Yang Chen finally convinced Luoxing Beauty to leave, and it was obvious that she had really taken a fancy to Yang Chen¡¯s talent in the Spiritual Soul Lineage. However, he didn¡¯t have any talent in that area, as the soul power he possessed came from the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Furthermore, joining Yanhua Pool was absolutely impossible for him.. Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Chapter 259: Exceptional Material!_l Chapter 262: Chapter 259: Exceptional Material!_l Translator: 549690339 Just like that, time seemed to fly by, and in the blink of an eye, the second day arrived. As expected, Yang Chen arrived at the alchemy assessment site. Comparatively speaking, there were fewer people participating in the alchemy assessment than the martial arts one. However, there were still quite a number of them. When Yang Chen arrived at the assessment site, there were at least a hundred people. At the moment, time was very close to the start of the assessment, and many examiners and judges were ready. Compared to the martial arts assessment, there were more examiners in the alchemy assessment. That¡¯s because alchemy is not like martial arts. Both the techniques and the skills are man-made, and many examiners and judges are needed to appraise and clearly verify a person¡¯s alchemy level in various aspects. The Chief Examiner was fully prepared. Seeing that it was about time, and the examinees had all arrived, he coughed twice and said, ¡°Before the assessment begins, let me explain the rules for this alchemy assessment. It¡¯s different from the martial arts assessment ¨C there are three alchemy assessments in total!¡± As the Chief Examiner spoke, his expression became more and more serious. With a stern gaze, he said authoritatively, ¡°These three assessments consist of Material Collection, Fire Control, and the final Pill Refinement!¡± ¡°As for the Material Collection assessment, it¡¯s very simple. We will provide different elixir recipes, and you have to extract the materials required for refining the elixirs from the recipes. Some materials may need to be replaced, and a variety of others may be involved. If you want to satisfy the judges, you must be meticulous and comprehensive!¡± the Chief Examiner stated with an indifferent expression. ¡°Everyone knows about the Fire Control assessment. We will provide a pill furnace that is about to explode, and what is being tested is purely your fire control technique. The better your fire control technique, the more you can gradually reverse the situation with the exploding furnace, making it more and more stable. If your fire control is inadequate, the furnace will explode!¡± ¡°As for the Pill Refinement assessment, we examiners and judges will provide a pill formula, and you will refine a specific elixir. The final results will be determined based on the refinement results!¡± ¡°Each assessment is divided into first-class and nine-class. If you get a full score, it¡¯s called a special class.¡± The Chief Examiner thought about it and saw there was nothing more to add, so he crossed his arms and spoke in a rough tone, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s proceed with the Material Collection assessment. I¡¯ll read the names of the candidates, and you¡¯ll come forward to perform.¡± In an instant, the youths seemed eager to give it a try. Even the elders from the sects that had come to assess alchemy geniuses were attentively watching, ready to see if there were any promising talents worth recruiting. Comparatively, the Huangshan Sect had more elders attending as they mainly focused on alchemy. Elder Yu, who had a minor conflict with Yang Chen yesterday, was also present. Elder Yu could guess Yang Chen¡¯s provocation from thinking about it last night, and sure enough, he saw Yang Chen among the many alchemy youths in the No.42 testing site today. ¡°This kid actually has some achievements in alchemy. But he shouldn¡¯t think that a countryside standard of alchemy can impress me, right? Humph, it¡¯s not that easy to be accepted as a disciple of alchemy in our Huangshan Sect,¡± Elder Yu snorted coldly, not taking it seriously. The Huangshan Sect had no shortage of alchemists, and their standards for recruiting alchemy genius talents were much higher than those of other sects. He didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could achieve anything outstanding, so today, he came here partly for the assessment and partly to see how Yang Chen would embarrass himself. In addition to the Huangshan Sect, elders from several other sects were also watching the assessment. After all, those top alchemy geniuses were worth recruiting for their sects. Who wouldn¡¯t want to have an Alchemy Master in their sect? ¡°Wang Mingyang, Material Collection assessment, fifth-class!¡± ¡°Luo Jing, Material Collection assessment, fourth-class!¡± ¡°Third-class!¡± ¡°Second-class! ¡± Some alchemy geniuses achieved outstanding second-class results in the Material Collection assessment, causing a stir among the crowd. Obtaining a second-class score in Material Collection was not an easy task, as it meant this genius was well-versed in the basics of alchemy. Soon, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn. Upon hearing his name being called by the examiner, Yang Chen walked quickly to the front with his hands behind his back. Looking at the neatly placed complex materials together with the elixir formulas written on the examination paper, he couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue in admiration. There were ten second-grade elixirs in total. He was to extract the materials required for refining these elixirs within the stipulated time. This assessment tested the foundational knowledge of the geniuses. Even if these elixirs were not obscure, it was very difficult to accurately select the required materials from the array of materials available and to ensure they were correct. That¡¯s because, while they knew the names of some materials, they might not have seen what they actually looked like. It resulted in many geniuses only achieving a second-class score in Material Collection, which was considered quite outstanding. However, this was like child¡¯s play for Yang Chen. ¡°Obtaining the materials for ten second-grade elixirs is really too easy,¡± Yang Chen shook his head. Seeing those materials he was so familiar with, his movements were smooth and extremely skilled, as if he had done it countless times before. He quickly and accurately classified the materials into ten portions and labeled the corresponding elixir names on the table to satisfy the judges. Although the assessment had a time limit of the duration of a single incense stick, Yang Chen had completed it in less than thirty percent of the allotted time, clapping his hands and saying, ¡°I¡¯m done.¡± Seeing Yang Chen finish, the Chief Examiner was stunned. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Yang Chen nodded. The Chief Examiner thought Yang Chen was another candidate who had given up in the face of the difficulty in Material Collection. He sighed, ready to clean up. However, upon closer look, he was instantly dumbfounded by the neatly placed materials on the table corresponding to the elixir names. Not only him, but the judges were also equally astonished! This caused the Chief Examiner to take a deep breath and swallow hard. As an Alchemy Master himself, he could clearly see that Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Material Collection assessment was flawless and impeccable. Thinking of this, the Chief Examiner said, ¡°Fellow judges, what scores do you give?¡± ¡°Special class!¡± ¡°I also give him a special class!¡± Immediately, more than a dozen judges spoke up with their decisions. As they had no grudges against Yang Chen, they naturally spoke the truth, and there would be no cheating or favoritism in the assessment at Beishan Main City. The Chief Examiner thought for a moment and said directly, ¡°I also give a special class.. Since it¡¯s unanimous, Yang Chen, my friend, congratulations on achieving a special class score in the Material Collection section!¡± Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Chapter 260: Playing with the Leftovers_l Chapter 263: Chapter 260: Playing with the Leftovers_l Translator: 549690339 When the exceptional result appeared, the whole scene was in an uproar. Many forces trying to win over Alchemy Geniuses started to get unsettled. ¡®Exceptional¡¯ is a dazzling word. That¡¯s because, many times, it is basically impossible for exceptional results to appear in alchemy assessments! This represents that in this link, the alchemist did it flawlessly, almost without a single flaw, just now can it be called exceptional. But that¡¯s just being ¡®called¡¯ exceptional. Being called exceptional, and actually getting exceptional, are two different concepts. For example, among more than a dozen judges, if you are only theoretically exceptional, you may encounter a good-tempered one who gives you an exceptional score, or encounter a picky one who doesn¡¯t give you an exceptional score, who do you go to reason with? But more than a dozen judges, plus the Chief Tester, all gave exceptional scores. That means Yang Chen did it so well that more than a dozen judges had nothing to say! It has already gone beyond theoretical perfection, it¡¯s true perfection, with no one able to find any faults. The most awkward expression was that of Elder Yu from the Huangshan Sect. At this moment, he stood there, staring blankly at the scene, a little unable to react to what was happening. Was Yang Chen actually an Alchemy Genius? The key point is that Yang Chen obtained another exceptional result. When he was being assessed in martial arts, he got one exceptional result after another. Now another exceptional result? Did this little guy have a thing with exceptional results? That¡¯s not how it works. It¡¯s worth mentioning that the Luo-surnamed beauty from Yanhua Pool was also here. She heard that Yang Chen was going to participate in the alchemy assessment yesterday, so she simply came here since she had nothing to do with it. She was just going to watch these little guys refine elixirs to pass the time. As a result, who would have known that Yang Chen¡¯s performance would shock her jaw-droppingly? Although she didn¡¯t know much about alchemy, she knew the meaning of exceptional. Thinking of this, the Luo-surnamed beauty murmured: ¡°When I first saw this kid, I knew there was something interesting about this little guy, the more I look, the more pleasant he seems. Turns out this kid not only has strong Divine Soul Power but is also an Alchemy Genius.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s material selection assessment undoubtedly stirred up waves. The most frustrated one was the genius alchemist who obtained a second-class result, whose score was completely suppressed by Yang Chen. In this way, after the material selection assessment, Yang Chen undoubtedly became the most eye-catching member in the field of alchemy. Following that, it was the second level, the Fire Control Assessment. The Fire Control Assessment doesn¡¯t take too much time compared to material selection. It typically takes about the time it takes for a cup of tea to assess one, and those who are fast may even finish before they fully control the fire. It can¡¯t be helped, the Fire Control assessment is difficult, even harder than material selection. Because the pill furnace used in the assessment is specially prepared, it¡¯s on the verge of exploding due to an imbalance in fire control. If the candidate¡¯s fire control skills are not enough, they cannot save the dying pill furnace with their fire control skills. Many geniuses stepped up, and with a bang, the pill furnace exploded. Fortunately, a prohibition was set up on the pill furnace, so the explosion was just an illusion. However, it was true that these geniuses failed in fire control. Soon, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn to play. Yang Chen¡¯s appearance undoubtedly became the focus of the whole audience. Everyone was curious whether this young man, who was able to get exceptional results in the material selection stage, could perform well in the fire control stage? ¡°In fact, there is a part of luck in the material selection stage, some geniuses just happen to encounter the elixirs they are familiar with. Yang Chen is just like that, just happened to encounter the elixirs he is familiar with, that¡¯s why he can get those materials out so flawlessly. In my opinion, the exceptional result in the material selection assessment is just a fluke!¡± ¡°Fire Control is a legitimate assessment of whether the alchemist¡¯s foundation is solid!¡± ¡°If he doesn¡¯t do well in this assessment, hehe, it means that this kid¡¯s alchemy talent is just average, otherwise, how could he be unaware of the importance of fire control?¡± Elder Yu of the Huangshan Sect frowned, not knowing whether he wanted Yang Chen¡¯s performance to be excellent or not. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what others thought or the discussions of others. At this moment, looking at the collapsing pill furnace, he made a virtual grasp with his hand. Immediately, a ball of flame was born out of thin air, transformed by his True Qi, directly rushing into the bottom of the pill furnace. ¡°What a rigid alchemy technique, not complicated at all!¡± ¡°Did this kid never learn any alchemy techniques?¡± ¡°Too rigid, can this kid succeed?¡± ¡°Why does it look like this kid¡¯s understanding of fire control doesn¡¯t even reach the basics? At first glance, Yang Chen¡¯s fire control technique was indeed not fancy, very methodical, as if a novice was controlling the fire. And this is indeed Yang Chen¡¯s fire control technique. Because fire control itself is a rigorous task, being complicated is ultimately just an appearance. The essence of fire control is actually control and understanding of the temperature. That is fire control. If one only goes for complexity in controlling fire, the meaning of complexity is merely fancy. For Yang Chen, fire control never needed those fancy appearances. On the contrary, many fire control novices have a sense that only by playing with fire that creates flowers can they be regarded as having a deep understanding of fire control. However, these people don¡¯t know that playing with fire that creates flowers is what Yang Chen had played with and discarded. Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of fire control had already reached another level. It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say that it had returned to simplicity. Thinking about this, he became more focused. In just a few breaths, the pill furnace seemed to behave itself as if it was going to collapse and then turned around in an instant. It became even more stable afterwards. Not only did the pill furnace stop shaking, but in a short period of time, the elixir used for testing emitted a pill fragrance. This made the judges lose their color one by one. The elixir used for testing was designed to explode the furnace, which can be said to be a basically dead elixir. Did Yang Chen save it with his fire control technique and refine it again? It¡¯s not that this is impossible, but it is unthinkable to finish it in such a short time. It¡¯s like saving a critically injured person in the blink of an eye. ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± Yang Chen stood up. Since he had refined even the dead elixir, it was naturally over. When Yang Chen stood up, the judges and examiners were all stunned. In a short period of time, the judges who reacted one after another shouted: ¡°Exceptional!¡± ¡°My score is exceptional too!¡± ¡°Exceptional!¡± Looking at it, these judges had unanimously and without exception given Yang Chen exceptional results. They had no choice but to admit that they had been racking their brains, trying to find a reason not to give Yang Chen exceptional results! The Chief Examiner had a stiff-faced moment then, seeing the pill furnace still emitting pill fragrance, he gave a bitter smile: ¡°Exceptional!¡± Nobody was not surprised. Because, as many sessions of alchemy assessments had been held, there had rarely been any monsters like Yang Chen.. Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Chapter 261: How About Betrothing Her to Him? 1 Chapter 264: Chapter 261: How About Betrothing Her to Him? 1 Translator: 549690339 Already, quite a few sects and forces have set their sights on Yang Chen. Although the dual special grade is not enough to make these sects and forces scramble to win him over, it is certain that they are starting to pay attention and observe Yang Chen. As long as Yang Chen performs excellently in the third round of assessment, it would be a sure thing to win him over. ¡°Just who is this Yang Chen?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of someone with such an amazing alchemy talent before.¡± ¡°That¡¯s something you probably don¡¯t know. This Yang Chen chose to take both the alchemy and martial arts exams. It¡¯s worth mentioning that this kid fares poorly in the martial arts exam, though. He has only a third-tier talent for the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm cultivation. This sort of excessive growth in martial arts has already been eliminated by many major sects and been blacklisted.¡¯ ¡°However, what¡¯s interesting is that his alchemy talent is so astonishing. This is quite unexpected.¡± Among those who paid special attention to Yang Chen, there was also the beautiful woman with the Luo surname from Yanhua Pool. Today, Madam Luo had come to the assessment site and brought her own disciple with her. Upon closer inspection, it could be seen that her disciple was a young girl aged seventeen or eighteen, wearing green gauze and looking pure and untainted, like lotus leaves in a pond, indescribably charming. Although the young girl could not be described as a peerless beauty, calling her a beautiful woman was not an exaggeration. Madam Luo stared at Yang Chen in the field, stroking her chin, and asked thoughtfully, ¡°Huawu, what do you think of Young Master Yang? Do you think he would make a good husband?¡± ¡°He does look quite good.¡± MO Huawu pouted and laughed. Madam Luo rolled her eyes: ¡°I asked you to look at him as a person, not at his appearance.¡± MO Huawu smiled and said, ¡°Master, don¡¯t be mad, I was just joking. You¡¯ve also told me about Young Master Yang. His achievements in the soul aspect are extraordinary, and most importantly, his performance today shows that he has a truly outstanding talent in alchemy! As for being a husband¡­ Master, what do you think?¡± Madam Luo rubbed her eyebrows: ¡°Although his martial arts cultivation path has been blocked by his own excessive growth, he is indeed extremely talented in alchemy. If you were to marry him, you must never look down on him and support him for life. With his alchemy accomplishments, this would be beneficial to you for the rest of your life.¡± Seeing that her master was serious, MO Huawu¡¯s face turned red: ¡°Master, are you serious? ¡°Nonsense, of course I¡¯m serious. Hurry up and get ready. We must win Yang Chen over to our Yanhua Pool no matter what!¡± Madam Luo waved her hand. ¡°Master, are you kidding? Our Yanhua Pool doesn¡¯t focus on alchemy.¡± MO Huawu was puzzled. Madam Luo smiled: ¡°Are you slow-witted? Who wouldn¡¯t want to have a future alchemy master in their family?¡± What a joke. Having an alchemy master would benefit the entire sect. It¡¯s just a pity that the alchemy geniuses in the past were all taken by the Huangshan Sect. However, hehe, the Elder Yu of Huangshan Sect had a quarrel with Yang Chen yesterday. It wouldn¡¯t be so easy for Elder Yu to win Yang Chen over now. Since that¡¯s the case, why wouldn¡¯t their Yanhua Pool take advantage of this opportunity and seize the opening? MO Huawu was naturally obedient to her master. Even if her master asked her to marry Yang Chen, she wouldn¡¯t frown. She replied immediately, ¡°Yes, Master, I¡¯ll go get ready now. By the way, Master, is there anything specific I need to prepare?¡± ¡°Something specific to prepare? Well¡­ there is one thing.¡± Madam Luo smiled as she glanced at MO Huawu.Mo HuaWu¡¯s pretty face flushed, ¡°Master, why are you staring at me like that?¡± ¡°Why? Just remember to dress yourself up nicely. After this assessment is over, I¡¯ll take you to meet Yang Chen,¡± said Luoxing Beauty. Hearing this, MO HuaWu was dumbfounded and immediately revealed her girly charm, ¡°Ma¡­Master, I¡¯ll go get ready now.¡± She thought her master was joking. But now it seemed that her master really meant it when she asked her to dress up nicely. Seeing Luoxing Beauty¡¯s urgent attempt to get close to Yang Chen, Elder Yu, who was by her side, said with great displeasure, ¡°Ahem, Elder Luo, this third assessment is the most crucial. It¡¯s where we see the key to an Alchemist¡¯s talent. You¡¯re so eager to get close to him, aren¡¯t you afraid that this kid will underperform in the third round?¡± He was the most frustrated, and seeing Luoxing Beauty so flustered, he didn¡¯t mind throwing in some sarcastic remarks. Luoxing Beauty smirked, ¡°Elder Yu, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Otherwise, by the time you see this little guy¡¯s talent and try to get close to him, it may already be too late. Hehe, besides, I like this little guy and want to take him in as an adopted son. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Elder Yu snorted and stopped talking. Nowadays, with the end of the second level of the assessment, the third round has naturally begun. The Chief Tester with his hands behind his back, his tone serious and expression heavy, said, ¡°This third round of assessment is the most critical link in testing your Alchemy talent. Our Beishan Main City¡¯s Chief Alchemist, Master Hu Dan, will develop a new and obscure second-grade elixir for the basic assessment¡¯s third round assessment topic in each alchemy assessment! Of course, the elixir is only a second-grade, not difficult to refine, so there is no need to worry.¡± ¡°Of course, don¡¯t take your chances. You¡¯ve never seen this elixir before. We¡¯ll prepare five sets of materials for you and give you the pill formula. The less materials you can use and the better the results of the elixir you refine, the better your alchemy talent! We¡¯ll also grade your test accordingly based on your performance.¡± An Alchemist, after a long time refining a certain elixir, naturally wants to refine it to whatever desired quality. But it¡¯s different now. This time, they give you the pill formula and let you learn it on the spot! For many alchemists, this is almost an impossible task because even with the pill formula, it is difficult for many alchemists to refine an elixir within five tries. This is the test of an Alchemist¡¯s talent to see how adaptable you are. ¡°In this assessment, all of you will participate together. Now take out your pill furnaces. Remember to use ordinary pill furnaces and flames. Examiner Wang, distribute the materials and pill formulas.¡± The Chief Tester instructed. Upon hearing this, Examiner Wang naturally didn¡¯t hesitate and handed out the materials and pill formulas. Yang Chen received the pill formula for the so-called ¡®Chi Lian Dan¡¯ and took a quick glance, losing interest almost immediately. This wasn¡¯t weird at all. In his previous life, he had developed countless elixirs that shocked the continent, and those elixirs were even difficult to measure with grades. Naturally, they were not comparable to this mere second-grade elixir. In fact, when refining elixirs, even the most innovative ones still follow the same principles. For such an obviously second-grade elixir, even without the pill formula, he could instantly analyze dozens of materials to refine the elixir just by being told its effects. Now that he had the pill formula, refining it was as if it were child¡¯s play for him.. Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: Chapter 262: Destroying Three Furnaces in a Chapter 265: Chapter 262: Destroying Three Furnaces in a Row 1 Translator: 549690339 Even without the experiences from his previous life, with his pure alchemy talent, his understanding and comprehension of alchemy, refining a mere second-grade elixir would be a piece of cake for him. The pill quality would definitely be top-notch. Otherwise, he would not have been able to dominate the world of alchemy in his previous life at the mere age of twenty. Of course, if he showed such a performance right from the start, it would be too astonishing. After weighing the pros and cons, Yang Chen decided to slow down his pace. There were many ways to become an overnight sensation, so there was no need to reveal too much of his expertise. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yang Chen appeared very calm. Only when the alchemy geniuses started to refine their pills in a hurry, Yang Chen leisurely put away the pill formula, and then meticulously selected the materials and threw them into the pill furnace for refining! Not long after, there was a loud bang accompanied by a fragrant aroma as a genius encountered a pill refining failure. In the blink of an eye, numerous pill refining failures occurred. This disheartened many geniuses, as it was difficult to control the rhythm of pill formation when refining a pill for the first time. ¡°Eh, someone has successfully made a pill!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the pill fragrance!¡± The genius who successfully refined the Chi Lian Dan elixir was ecstatic. He quickly removed the pill, which turned out to be a dark gray elixir. This left the judges shaking their heads, unsatisfied with the result. Obviously, this pill¡¯s quality was not up to par, and it was merely a half-finished product. Even though this genius managed to refine the Chi Lian Dan successfully, the pill¡¯s quality was subpar, and it could only be considered a fluke. This did not represent anything. Everyone¡¯s eyes remained on Yang Chen, wondering how this genius, who had scored exceptionally well in the previous two assessments, would perform in this crucial third assessment. With calm and composed demeanor, Yang Chen¡¯s first furnace of pills showed results after the other geniuses completed their first round of refinement. An unpleasant smell filled the air, and black smoke emerged from the pill furnace. ¡°The pill is destroyed!¡± ¡°He failed!¡± This caused several elders from the sects who had high hopes for Yang Chen to narrow their eyes. Yang Chen¡¯s first attempt at pill refining had failed! ¡°As expected, even a genius would find it impossible to succeed on the first attempt when refining a new kind of elixir.¡± Although Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining failure disappointed many, it was a reasonable outcome, and no one thought it was a surprising event. However, what followed left the crowd with mixed expressions. Because in the second attempt¡­ Yang Chen also destroyed the pill. ¡°He also destroyed the pill in his second attempt?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Is it possible that Yang Chen only relied on luck in the previous two assessments and doesn¡¯t have any real alchemy talent?¡± Everyone knew that there were shortcuts in the previous two assessments, but there were none in the third one. This was because the elixir had never been seen before. It was a newly created elixir that even the examiners in Beishan Main City were unaware of until they received the pill formula, let alone the candidates. So, if you could quickly refine the Chi Lian Dan, it would indicate your alchemy talent. As of now, although most geniuses still failed in their attempts, some talented alchemists successfully refined the elixir during their second attempt with low-quality results. Yet, wasn¡¯t this still better than not being able to refine at all? Yang Chen¡¯s failure to refine the Chi Lian Dan in his second attempt left many disappointed. Could it be that his genius was just a flash in the pan? Were his excellent scores in the previous two assessments mere flukes? What they didn¡¯t know was what Yang Chen was thinking. Yang Chen remained calm and composed, not the least bit anxious or frustrated by his pill refining failures because it was all intentional. He had no intention of refining the Chi Lian Dan so early. It would be too shocking if he succeeded on the first attempt and produced a flawless pill. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry and wanted to slow down a bit. Then, he began refining the third furnace elixir. As the fragrant aroma filled the air and black smoke rose from the pill furnace, the crowd focused their gaze on the scene, only to see Yang Chen destroying yet another pill in the third attempt. This made many people sigh secretly and shook their heads incessantly. ¡°I thought we finally had a top-tier alchemy genius, but it turns out he couldn¡¯t hold up in the third assessment.¡± ¡°Whether someone is a waste in alchemy or not will be revealed in this third assessment. Yang Chen has destroyed pills in three consecutive attempts, which indicates he probably doesn¡¯t have alchemy talent. He is not worth pursuing with such talent.¡± This caused Elder Yu from Huangshan Sect to chuckle, ¡°This kid loves to take shortcuts. His martial artist assessment was like this too, and now the Way of Alchemy is the same. Although I don¡¯t know how he obtained those excellent scores in the first two assessments, based on this vital third assessment, it is evident that he did not rely on his talent. I wonder what tricks he used, hmph!¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, Elder Luo, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll be disappointed this time. This kid, haha, doesn¡¯t seem to have much alchemy talent. Your alchemy genius, whom you held high hopes for, seems to be nothing more than a useless person. We have plenty of these so-called ¡®geniuses¡¯ in our Huangshan Sect Outer Sect. If your Yanhua Pool is really that desperate, we wouldn¡¯t mind sending a few to you. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to exchange them with girls from your Yanhua Pool, haha.¡± Elder Yu changed the subject and laughed at the beautiful woman with the Luo surname. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining results turn out so disastrously and hearing Elder Yu¡¯s provocative words, the Luoxing Beauty snorted coldly, giving Yang Chen a deep glance, feeling that something was off. She had never expected such a result from Yang Chen¡¯s pill refinement. However, she did not think that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities were just limited to this, as she had not seen any panic in his eyes. Even if he was more mature, he wouldn¡¯t be this calm after failing three consecutive attempts in such a situation, right? As people discussed Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining results, with some mocking or feeling disappointed, Yang Chen remained seated calmly on the ground. Although he didn¡¯t know what the people on the viewing platform were saying, he could guess from their reactions. Not to mention others, the alchemy geniuses beside him had gloating expressions and sneered as they watched his poor results. Some even spoke sarcastic words without any qualms. Yang Chen turned a blind eye to all this. At this point, he finally leisurely put the fourth batch of materials into the pill furnace and began refining. It was time to show some real skills from the fourth furnace onward.. Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Chapter 263: Hurry and Prepare_l Chapter 266: Chapter 263: Hurry and Prepare_l Translator: 549690339 At the moment when Yang Chen was indeed placing the materials for the third furnace elixir, the other geniuses had already used up all five portions of their materials, and the judges and chief examiners had begun to announce the results. ¡°Wang Chaoming, third item¡¯s assessment, fourth class!¡± ¡°Liu Hong, third item¡¯s assessment, sixth class!¡± ¡°Fifth class!¡± ¡°Third class!¡± As the results came out one by one, some geniuses were pleasantly surprised, while others were disappointed. Now that it had come to this point, there were only a few dozen geniuses left on the field who were still racking their brains to refine elixirs, and Yang Chen was one of them. However, he appeared extremely relaxed, showing no signs of tension at all. This made many people feel that Yang Chen was just putting on a show and trying to attract attention. By this time, many sect elders and scouts had given up on Yang Chen, and only a few people were still observing the results of Yang Chen¡¯s fourth furnace elixir. For example, Mrs. Luo still had some expectations for Yang Chen. The chief examiner and the judges still felt the same way, but unfortunately, when they thought of Yang Chen¡¯s first three furnaces all resulting in ruined pills, they all sighed and shook their heads. As judges, they naturally had experience and thoughts. Generally, if one couldn¡¯t successfully refine an elixir after three furnaces, it meant that the genius was just ordinary, and the result of the fourth furnace wouldn¡¯t be much better. Even if it was good enough to be refined by luck, it would only be a semi-finished elixir at best, so what? However, just as these judges¡¯ thoughts fell, suddenly, a rich pill fragrance wafted out. ¡°Who has successfully refined a pill?¡± ¡°Quick, see who has refined a pill, such a strong pill fragrance, the quality of the elixir coming out of the furnace shouldn¡¯t be too bad!¡± The judges followed the fragrance and as they saw its source, their eyes widened in shock because the source of the pill fragrance was none other than Yang Chen, whom they had all given up on. ¡°Yang Chen has successfully refined a pill?¡± ¡°It seems so.¡± Although the people on the viewing platform couldn¡¯t smell the pill fragrance, they could tell from Yang Chen¡¯s pat on his palms and the look of triumphant satisfaction that his Pill Refining process was done. The chief examiner was somewhat pleased, as he had high hopes for Yang Chen. He said at this moment, ¡°Yang Chen, show us the quality of your elixir for us to have a look.¡± Without any hesitation or delay, Yang Chen took out the Chi Lian Dan that he had successfully refined. Upon seeing the material of this Chi Lian Dan, all the judges were slightly taken aback, because the Chi Lian Dan had a soft, smooth texture, and its exquisite appearance made people feel an urge to consume it. This was clearly the most perfect result and manifestation of elixir refinement. Looking at the almost supreme-grade quality elixir, the judges glanced at each other and almost without any hesitation said, ¡°First class!¡± ¡°I also give it a first class score.¡± ¡°Wait!¡± Just as the judges were about to give their scores, Yang Chen suddenly burst into laughter and quickly raised his hand to stop them. The chief examiner couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen sighed helplessly, ¡°Well, examiner sir, there are still a few Chi Lian Dans in my furnace that I haven¡¯t taken out.¡± ¡°What!¡± Upon hearing this, the judges and examiners were all stunned. They were so eager to give their scores, yet Yang Chen hadn¡¯t even taken all the elixirs out of the furnace. What did this mean? It meant that Yang Chen had refined not just one, but several supreme-grade quality Chi Lian Dans. Unfortunately, this examination area was full of prohibitions, and even the most cunning old fellows couldn¡¯t probe into Yang Chen¡¯s pill furnace. Having more elixirs inside the furnace meant that Yang Chen had refined more than one Chi Lian Dan at once! At this point, Yang Chen undoubtedly became the focus of everyone¡¯s attention once again. Yang Chen, on the other hand, calmly turned the pill furnace over, and immediately, an elixir fell into his palm. Seeing another Chi Lian Dan of the same supreme-grade quality, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp in cold air. But this wasn¡¯t the end. Because, after the second pill, with a flap, another one popped out! Just when everyone thought that the third pill was the end.. Yang Chen shook the pill furnace slightly, and immediately, the fourth Chi Lian Dan fell into his hands. Four Chi Lian Dans, all of supreme grade and quality. Upon seeing this scene, Mrs. Luo couldn¡¯t help but burst into giggles for a moment, her enchanting body trembling. Even if she were a fool, she would know that Yang Chen¡¯s so-called ruined furnaces in those first three attempts were actually a ruse. It was all a pretense! Otherwise, how could Yang Chen suddenly refine four elixirs in the fourth furnace? It was because Yang Chen had this ability from the beginning and simply didn¡¯t want to show off too much. So how terrifying must this young man¡¯s alchemy talent be? With this thought, Mrs. Luo smiled at Elder Yu of Huangshan Sect, who had an awkward expression and said, ¡°Elder Yu, are you satisfied with the result now? Oh, I don¡¯t know if those two words you just mentioned about giving me two geniuses like Yang Chen are still valid? If so, our Yanhua Pool wouldn¡¯t mind asking for two more. Of course, the precondition is that your Huangshan Sect is willing to give away this alchemy genius?¡± Elder Yu¡¯s expression changed rapidly, as if he had been slapped in the face. Recalling the words that Yang Chen had said to him yesterday, Elder Yu felt even more wronged. If he had known earlier that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy talent was so amazing, how could he have only offered Yang Chen an Outer Sect disciple¡¯s conditions? If their Huangshan Sect Leader found out that he had only offered an Outer Sect disciple¡¯s conditions to an alchemy genius, he might even have the heart to kill him. Such a genius was more than enough to be a disciple of their Sect Leader. With such alchemy talent, he could almost be called a demon. At the thought of this, Elder Yu no longer cared about face and immediately said, ¡°Quick, give orders, prepare everything you can and be sure to pull Yang Chen into our Huangshan Sect.¡± Many others had the same thoughts, and those sects were all rushed and hurriedly preparing, for fear of missing out on Yang Chen, an alchemy genius like this. As for the judges at this time, they looked at each other, all knowing the original intention of Yang Chen¡¯s hidden incompetence. They couldn¡¯t help but laugh and then helplessly said, ¡°Special class!¡± ¡°The same is special class!¡± ¡°Even our Master Hu, who personally created this Chi Lian Dan, only refined five supreme-grade Chi Lian Dans. This kid is just having his first contact with it, and he could actually refine four elixirs. With such talent, I, as an old man, have nothing to say but to give him a special class!¡± All the judges, without exception, unanimously gave a special class score. The chief examiner looked at Yang Chen with a wry smile and then coughed twice, ¡°Yang Chen, my vounz friend, if vou ever participate in another assessment, please don¡¯t pretend to be weak anymore, playing with people¡¯s hearts like this is really not a good thing.¡± Yang Chen grinned, knowing full well what the chief examiner¡¯s intentions were.. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Chapter 264: Arrival of Various Sects_l Chapter 267: Chapter 264: Arrival of Various Sects_l Translator: 549690339 He originally planned to be more low-key, so he only refined four Chi Lian Dan. If he had used his full skill, he could surpass the limit of five Chi Lian Dan refined from one furnace of materials and reach six or even seven. Compared to his peak level, he had only refined four, which was quite a show of restraint. However, it seems that even so, his results were more shocking than he expected. Of course, the Chief Examiner didn¡¯t seem angry at all. In fact, his seemingly reprimanding tone was meant to show friendliness and get closer to Yang Chen. As the Chief Examiner, he was on the side of Beishan Main City and was the first to have the chance to win over geniuses. However, he was not as well-connected as those Sect Elders, and his vision could not possibly match theirs. Being won over to Beishan Main City¡¯s side was not an easy task. But Yang Chen had achieved top results in all three assessments¡­ Such talent was definitely worth winning over. He now resolved to show his goodwill to Yang Chen, then report back to his superiors, and wait for their decision. After all, when it came to winning over a genius, Beishan Main City had to be extremely cautious. And so, the assessment finally came to an end. Yang Chen¡¯s unbelievable performance in all three assessments set the Sect Elders who were observing the assessment on edge. Before the results were even announced, they left one after another to investigate Yang Chen¡¯s background and prepare what kind of persuasive arguments and treasures they would use to win him over. No sect would mind having an Alchemy Master among them. At this moment, the Chief Examiner, with hands on his back, slowly said, ¡°Alright, today¡¯s basic assessment has ended. Those who scored higher than twelve in the three assessments combined are considered failures and will not advance to the next round of selection competition. Now I shall announce the successful participants. Those who have not been called may leave.¡± Soon after, the failed genius contestants began to leave one after another. Only a few dozen people remained. Watching these successful contestants, the Chief Examiner whispered with the rest of the judges, seemingly discussing something. Then, the Chief Examiner said, ¡°Yang Chen, after consulting with the rest of the judges, we have decided that due to your exceptional performance, you may skip the Alchemy Selection Competition and directly enter the Knockout Competition. When the date for the Knockout Competition is decided, Beishan Main City will notify you!¡± Yang Chen nodded. Upon thinking more about it, it was clear that the Chief Examiner¡¯s decision was a sign of goodwill towards him. This made the geniuses nearby extremely envious, their eyes blazing with jealousy. Allowing Yang Chen to skin the Alchemy Selection Competition and proceed directly to the Knockout Competition was a well- thought-out decision made by the judges and examiners, with the aid of sound transmission and the agreement of a certain influential individual behind the scenes. It was obvious that the selection competition would be meaningless for someone with Yang Chen¡¯s level of skill in the three assessments. Most importantly, they wanted to win Yang Chen over, and they were already going to find him, so they might as well use the opportunity to notify him about the knockout competition¡¯s start time to discuss the matter of winning him over. After all, there couldn¡¯t be anything wrong with securing a genius like Yang Chen first. As for whether or not to win him over, it would be up to those above to decide. After the assessment ended, Yang Chen naturally returned to his residence. He was more or less prepared for the Sects¡¯ attempts to win him over, but he never expected them to arrive so quickly, taking him by surprise. He had just exchanged a few words with Zhou Haoran when Madam Luo from Yanhua Pool appeared at his residence with a beautiful girl, her cheeks blushing and a coy expression on her face. He didn¡¯t know what she meant by this. ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, it¡¯s only been a day and you¡¯ve left me, your older sister, utterly astonished,¡± Madam Luo said with a playful laugh. MO Huawu, who was beside her, rolled her eyes. You were the one who wanted me to marry Yang Chen, but now you want to be his sister. If I really do marry him in the future, and considering that I am your disciple and he would be your younger brother, how would our relationship work? Not giving it much thought, Madam Luo was clearly willing to go all out to win over Yang Chen now. Seeing Madam Luo acting this way, Yang Chen knew her purpose and smiled wryly: ¡°Senior Luo, you¡¯re too kind. What happened today was just a stroke of luck! ¡± ¡°Luck? I don¡¯t think it was luck at all. Anyway, Young Master Yang, I won¡¯t beat around the bush. I¡¯ll get straight to the point, so you won¡¯t think I lack sincerity,¡± said Madam Luo, her heart racing, afraid that time was running out. She didn¡¯t even bother with pleasantries and hurriedly moved on to discussing the main issue. However, before she could finish her words, a sudden ¡®Stop!¡¯ interrupted her. This caused Madam Luo to frown, as the newcomer was none other than Elder Yu from Huangshan Sect. With an unhappy expression, Madam Luo thought to herself, what a quick move Elder Yu had made! She had prepared in advance to arrive so quickly, yet Elder Yu, despite her swift preparations, was only two steps behind her. Elder Yu could plainly see Madam Luo¡¯s displeasure at his arrival. However, he couldn¡¯t care less, as his purpose was to interrupt her attempt to win over Yang Chen. The key to winning over a genius was always to act first, and they couldn¡¯t afford to let others take the lead. This thought was shared by more than just the two of them, Elder Yu and Madam Luo. Shortly after Elder Yu arrived, one after another, seven or eight nameless martial artists arrived at Yang Chen¡¯s door, all of them possessing strong energy. Naturally, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t refuse and allowed them to enter. Seeing this scene, both Madam Luo and Elder Yu felt somewhat embarrassed. They had feared competing against each other, and now, in just a blink of an eye, so many people had arrived. How could they not feel the pressure? Madam Luo let out a charming huff and said, ¡°Since everyone is here, we must follow the principle of first come, first served. Let¡¯s not beat around the bush, as we all want to win over our young friend, Yang Chen. I arrived first, so it¡¯s natural for me to make my offer first.¡± ¡°Madam Luo, that¡¯s not for you to say. It¡¯s up to Yang Chen to choose,¡± a senior elder from the Linghe Sect stroked his beard and smiled. Upon hearing the elder¡¯s interruption, Madam Luo let out a huff and then asked, ¡°Young Master Yang, how would you like to choose?¡± Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Chapter 265: Madly Rallying_l Chapter 268: Chapter 265: Madly Rallying_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Senior Luo, you go first,¡± Yang Chen said helplessly. Upon hearing this, Luoxing Beauty¡¯s eyes flashed with delight, and she looked triumphantly at the people around her, which infuriated them. The party who proposed the conditions first undoubtedly had various advantages. Not wanting to waste any time, Luoxing Beauty smiled and said, ¡°Young Master Yang, I offered my conditions yesterday, but in hindsight, they seem inadequate for someone like you. Now, without changing my original conditions, I¡¯ll add some benefits for you. If you¡¯re willing to join my Yanhua Pool, you¡¯ll be considered an elite disciple. If you¡¯re interested, you can even become an inner sect elder of Yanhua Pool and have the same status as me.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s performance today was outstanding; all three of his basic assessments were of exceptional quality. Such talent was rare, having only appeared once in the history of North Mountain County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition. The genius alchemist with that accomplishment resounded throughout North Mountain County for four hundred years, making a name for himself in alchemy. His alchemy insights and standards still benefited countless people after his passing. After that, there had been no one else who achieved three exceptional achievements in basic assessments, but with proper guidance, Yang Chen¡¯s potential could be boundless. Who wouldn¡¯t want him? Upon saying this, Luoxing Beauty glanced at Yang Chen, who remained calm. Unable to help herself, she clenched her shell teeth, ¡°In addition to that, Young Master Yang, you¡¯ve seen the girl behind me, right? She¡¯s my disciple, MO HuaWu. HuaWu, greet Young Master Yang quickly!¡± Not daring to be slow, MO HuaWu saluted, ¡°HuaWu greets Young Master Yang!¡± ¡°If Yang Chen is willing to join Yanhua Pool, I¡¯m willing to betroth my precious apprentice HuaWu to you. You don¡¯t know that, aside from her talent, she also has a fortune-bringing ability. The most important thing is that HuaWu¡¯s talent is top-notch in my Yanhua Pool, being the number one apprentice next to my sect leader¡¯s direct disciple!¡± Proudly, Luo Family Beauty continued, ¡°MO HuaWu is only eighteen years old. She has reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level! In this basic assessment, she has achieved the excellent result of first-class talent.¡± Upon hearing this, everyone around gasped in awe. Just eighteen years old and already reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level? ¡°Ms. Luo, you have truly found an excellent disciple,¡± someone complimented. Upon hearing the praise, Luo Family Beauty snorted before saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, my HuaWu is a few years older than you. If you¡¯re ever bullied, she¡¯ll be the first to stand up for you without hesitation. Most importantly, don¡¯t you think you two make a great match? You focus on alchemy, while she focuses on martial arts ¨C it¡¯s a match made in heaven!¡± Luoxing Beauty could almost hear her own voice crack in her effort to persuade Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen still showed no signs of agreeing. This made Luoxing Beauty utterly anxious. She had just asked her sect leader for advice. The moment her sect leader heard about Yang Chen¡¯s unique talent in alchemy, he insisted that Yang Chen must be brought into Yanhua Pool no matter what. Anxious, Luo Family Beauty hastily added, ¡°Young Master Yang, I promise that you can be in Yanhua Pool without needing to dress like a woman. Moreover, if you still think that¡¯s not enough, feel free to pursue any girl in Yanhua Pool. If you can win their hearts, I and HuaWu won¡¯t interfere with you having three wives and four concubines.¡± It was normal for men to have multiple wives, but the girls in Yanhua Pool were all extremely feisty. Catching their attention was no easy task. Watching Luo Family Beauty offer such a great deal to win Yang Chen over, the surrounding sect elders couldn¡¯t help but shudder. Luo Family Beauty was obviously prepared to make a big sacrifice. Upon hearing this and seeing MO HuaWu, who was too embarrassed to even raise her head, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of amusement and frustration. ¡°Senior Luo, I appreciate your kindness.¡±¡±Don¡¯t just take my gratitude!¡± Mrs. Luo raised her hand and stared with her big eyes: ¡°How is it enough for you to just accept my gratitude? Yang Chen, you won¡¯t even accept these conditions? Tell me what you want, as long as you want it, if I have it, I can give it to you!¡± Yang Chen helplessly said: ¡°Senior Luo, it¡¯s not that simple!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Mrs. Luo stomped her foot angrily, feeling extremely frustrated. MO HuaWu also blinked her eyes, watching her master¡¯s disappointment, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a little disappointed. She and Yang Chen just met by chance and couldn¡¯t talk about any special feelings, but seeing her master disappointed, she carefully thought if it was her fault for not being excellent enough? Seeing the opportunity, Elder Yu hurriedly said: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, about this¡­ ¡® ¡°Hehe, Elder Yu, I think I told you yesterday that you would come again today. It seems my words have come true?¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. Elder Yu knew exactly what Yang Chen meant, took a deep breath, calmed his anger, and immediately said: ¡°Yang Chen, it was my fault for looking down on you yesterday. But I didn¡¯t know about your talent in alchemy at that time. If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have made such a mistake yesterday. I sincerely apologize to you here.¡± Seeing Elder Yu apologizing, Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to push the matter any further and his anger subsided. He had already offended the Ming Emperor Sect for no reason and didn¡¯t want to cause trouble with the Huangshan Sect as well. Elder Yu saw Yang Chen¡¯s anger subsiding and felt delighted, thinking that Yang Chen would choose their Huangshan Sect since it was a Sacred Land for Alchemy. With this in mind, Elder Yu thought about the credit he would get for successfully drawing Yang Chen in and quickly said: ¡°My friend Yang Chen, I feel deeply sorry for what happened yesterday. Our sect leader has promised that as long as you join our Huangshan Sect, he will immediately accept you as his direct disciple. You should know that our sect leader¡¯s achievements in alchemy are unparalleled. If you want to shine in the alchemy lineage, our Huangshan Sect is undoubtedly the best choice for you.¡± ¡°In addition, as long as you wholeheartedly contribute to our Huangshan Sect, we will cover all the alchemy materials and various ancient pill formulas that other disciples can¡¯t learn, you will have the qualification to learn!¡± These were the conditions he had offered after consulting with their Huangshan Sect leader, and he exaggerated them once again. Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Elder Yu, our enmity has been cancelled, but I have no intention of joining the Huangshan Sect for the time being!¡± Upon hearing this, Elder Yu was stunned. What does this mean? Yang Chen doesn¡¯t intend to join the Huangshan Sect? He originally thought that Yang Chen¡¯s hesitation was because of him personally, but there was no anger in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, which obviously had nothing to do with him. Yang Chen had no intention of joining their Huangshan Sect at all. This made him hesitate on the spot, becoming somewhat anxious. The elder of the Linghe Sect saw that the opportunity had come and hurried to open his mouth. He was extremely happy now, thinking that Yang Chen was neither interested in women nor in the orthodox alchemy of the Huangshan Sect, so what was he interested in? Their Linghe Sect might not have anything else, but they had plenty of Spirit Stones. Was Yang Chen interested in Spirit Stones? Yang Chen stopped him before he could say anything: ¡°Please wait, senior.¡± He couldn¡¯t help but laugh, originally intending to tactfully reject them one by one, but seeing that they were all sincere, it seemed that he could only state his true thoughts. Except for Linghe Sect, Yanhua Pool, Huangshan Sect, as well as some other smaller sects¡¯ leaders and family heads, neither Ziyang Sect nor Ming Emperor Sect had sent anyone here. Yang Chen was not surprised by this. Both of these sects had some resentments against him and wouldn¡¯t submit to him just because of his performance in alchemy today. Sideshow/> People like Elder Yu with such broad-mindedness were indeed rare to see. With this in mind, Yang Chen clasped his hands in salute: ¡°Everyone, please go back. It¡¯s not that Yang Chen is proud, but the arrival of all the sects has caught me off guard, and I¡¯m temporarily undecided and can¡¯t make a decision. After I ponder for a few more days, if I really have a decision, I will visit in person and explain my intentions..¡± Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: Chapter 266: Secret Realm Jade 1 Chapter 269: Chapter 266: Secret Realm Jade 1 Translator: 549690339 By saying so, he naturally rejected them subtly. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to join these sects but joining them with his alchemy talents was not his intention. In terms of alchemy, he didn¡¯t need any guidance. With his previous life¡¯s alchemy level, who could he still need to teach him? He didn¡¯t know the level of the Huangshan Sect¡¯s leader, but teaching him was beyond their reach. It was good enough for them if he didn¡¯t teach the leader of the Huangshan Sect. So, there was no need to join these sects. Instead, he hoped to join them as a martial arts genius, relying on his absolute strength and not alchemy! In his previous life, he knew that the privileges gained from alchemy eventually turned out to be nothing more than illusions. Didn¡¯t he gain supreme power through alchemy in those years? So now, the conditions offered by these people seem tempting, but for him, it doesn¡¯t mean anything. Although he subtly rejected them, these sect elders didn¡¯t think so. They all thought they still had a chance, and their faces showed a bit of joy. No matter what, at least Yang Chen¡¯s words were flawless, weren¡¯t they? ¡°You all go first. Senior Luo, I¡¯m sorry. I need some time to think.¡± Yang Chen felt most guilty about Luo Surname Beauty. He bowed his hand with a wry smile. This Luo Surname Beauty had never looked down upon him from the start, and even her invitations were made with great sincerity and the conditions offered were quite good. Now rejecting her goodwill, he felt uncomfortable at heart. Luo Surname Beautv heard Yang Chen¡¯s words and chuckled, ¡°Younq Master Yang, I originally thought you disdained our Yanhua Pool. Now it seems I was overthinking it. You should think about it, my disciple is waiting for your favor.¡± ¡°Master, what are you talking about?¡± MO Huawu complained. Luo Surname Beauty kept laughing and then became serious, saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, I still want to say something. If you can consider our Yanhua Pool more, it should be taken into consideration. My conditions remain unchanged. If you have any requirements, I will try my best to meet them. If you don¡¯t choose Yanhua Pool in the end, I hope you can visit us more. We will definitely welcome you. ¡± As for such a future alchemy master, Luo Surname Beauty knew how to go about it. At least for this good connection, she wanted to establish it promptly. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen felt warmth in his heart and said slowly, ¡°Certainly!¡± ¡°Young Friend Yang Chen, be sure to consider my Huangshan Sect more.¡± Elder Yu couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°Also, consider my Linghe Sect. We don¡¯t have anything else, but we do have a lot of Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°As well as my Hua Hai Sect!¡± ¡°And me¡­¡± Everyone introduced themselves one by one, afraid that Yang Chen would forget about it. In the end, Yang Chen had to send them away after saying a few more polite words. After finally persuading these people to leave, Yang Chen got some quiet time to sit on a chair and ponder carefully. Ziyang Sect and Ming Emperor Sect didn¡¯t send anyone. He didn¡¯t care about the Ming Emperor Sect. They had already crossed swords, and he didn¡¯t plan to make it easy. Ziyang Sect was the most crucial, his older sister Yang Caidie was in Ziyang Sect. It seems that, in order to prevent him from seeing his sister, Elder Wu really went to great lengths. Despite his efforts today and his three excellent performances, Elder Wu didn¡¯t budge? How afraid was Elder Wu to let him see his sister? Thinking of this, Yang Chen gradually became annoyed. Since Elder Wu looked down on him so much, it seemed that he couldn¡¯t keep a low profile even if he wanted to. Time slipped away quietly. As many geniuses were preparing, the time for the selection competition had arrived. Zhou Haoran had been busy these days. He had spared no effort for his daughter. After finally deciding to join the Yanhua Pool, he handed over the defensive spirit weapon he carried to ensure that his daughter could perform better in the selection competition. Today was the day to attend the selection competition. Zhou Haoran prepared early and found Yang Chen, ¡°Young Friend Yang Chen, the selection competition is about to begin. Why not go with us?¡± ¡°I have the same idea!¡± Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse and agreed. Zhou family members and Yang Chen went to the gathering place of the selection competition. Along the way, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Master Zhou, did you find out any news about the selection competition in advance?¡± ¡°Hehe, how could I not inquire about it for my daughter?¡± Zhou Haoran smiled wryly. As the saying goes, parents all over the world are concerned about their children. For these few days, Zhou Haoran had done everything he could think of for Zhou Yunxi. Zhou Haoran said softly, ¡°According to my investigation these few days, the selection competition is not something hidden. As I told you before, it is a secret realm assessment. All the geniuses who pass the basic assessment will enter this secret realm assessment!¡± ¡°I still remember that.¡± Yang Chen said. Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°However, the secret realm assessment is not an easy task. I found out that there are three secret realms in total. These three secret realms were formed innately and were later excavated by Beishan Main City with human resources. The entrances of the teleportation array have gathered in one place. Which secret realm do you want to enter?¡± ¡°You can choose any secret realm to enter?¡± Yang Chen was startled. ¡°Don¡¯t think the rules are lax. I¡¯ve heard that there are at least ten thousand geniuses who have passed the basic assessment. With such a number, when divided into three secret realms, there are more than three thousand people in each secret realm on average. Do you still think this number is small?¡± Yang Chen was stunned for a moment, then understood. Not to mention anything else, the Ziyang Sect alone had brought thousands of disciples. With the strength of these sect disciples, it wasn¡¯t much of a problem to pass the basic assessment. In addition to disciples from other sects and the loose cultivator martial artists, having more than ten thousand people wasn¡¯t strange. ¡°Entering the secret realm and ignoring the powerful demonic beasts comparable to the half-step Origin Martial Realm, where is a safe place for more than three thousand geniuses?¡± Zhou Haoran looked at his daughter, who didn¡¯t know how frightening this situation was, with a worried face. ¡°There should be some rules in the secret realm, right? You can¡¯t always let geniuses fight against each other.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help asking. Zhou Haoran laughed, ¡°Of course, every genius who passes the basic test will receive a Secret Realm Jade before entering the secret realm. To emerge victoriously from the selection competition and advance to the knockout competition, one must obtain at least three Mysterious Realm Treasure Jade..¡± Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: Chapter 267: Entering the Scene_l Chapter 270: Chapter 267: Entering the Scene_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°At least three Secret Realm Jades?¡± Yang Chen laughed helplessly. It was clear that they wanted these geniuses to fight and kill each other in the secret realm. If they didn¡¯t get enough Secret Realm Jades, which genius would want to be eliminated? ¡°That¡¯s not all.¡± Zhou Haoran glared and said, ¡°Did you know that there are scattered and unowned Secret Realm Jades all over the place? When they come out of the secret realm, the North Mountain Main City will judge their rankings based on the number of Secret Realm Jades they submit!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, thought carefully, and then said, ¡°So there¡¯s a ranking?¡± ¡°Yes, those who get three Secret Realm Jades will directly advance to the knockout round. And if the number of Secret Realm Jades is enough to rank in the top ten among the tens of thousands of geniuses, they will be eligible to enter the Purple Gold Pavilion in the North Mountain Main City after the Imockout round and choose a cultivation method passed down by the North Mountain Main City.¡± Zhou Haoran took a deep breath, ¡°Who knows how deep the North Mountain Main City is? Their cultivation methods are inherited from the royal family, and countless people dream of obtaining them.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t moved by these conditions. As for the cultivation methods, he didn¡¯t really crave them. He possessed the Tai Chu Divine Body, Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, and the Divine Soul Cultivation Method, which were all top-notch cultivation methods. While the royal family¡¯s methods were targeted, as the saying goes, too much will spoil the broth. When it was passed down to such remote places like North Mountain County, how many of them were genuine? However, to achieve a startling effect, he still had to snatch the Secret Realm Jades. ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, my friend, this¡­¡± Zhou Haoran grinned sycophantically. Seeing the respectful tone of Zhou Haoran, Yang Chen knew that he might not have good intentions: ¡°Senior Zhou, just speak your mind.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal, I just hope that when you enter the secret realm later, you can lead Yunxi into a secret realm together. You know, I cannot let go of my Yunxi. Although she is considered part of the Yanhua Pool, they will certainly take care of her, but the disciples of the Yanhua Pool may not be much stronger than you, my friend. After much consideration, I still think it¡¯s better for you to take care of my Yunxi.¡± Zhou Haoran, fearing Yang Chen¡¯s refusal, quickly said, ¡®You just need to take her with you in the secret realm.¡± Yang Chen was both amused and annoyed. Taking Zhou Yunxi into the secret realm with him, wouldn¡¯t that be like taking a burden? It¡¯s not that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s strength was poor, but given Zhou Yunxi¡¯s temperament, this girl was genuinely a burden. Although Zhou Haoran was not eloquent, he wasn¡¯t stupid. Why would he let Zhou Yunxi follow him? Was Zhou Haoran foolish? Absolutely not. He didn¡¯t know what happened between Yang Chen and that half-step Origin Martial Realm Elder Gu that day, but he knew that with Yang Chen¡¯s Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Layer cultivation, he could escape from the grasp of a half-step Origin Martial Realm master. Such strength was difficult to achieve even for those at the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth and Sixth Layers. Letting Zhou Yunxi follow Yang Chen was naturally the most suitable choice. Although Yang Chen was reluctant to take a burden with him, he would not refuse since Zhou Haoran asked: ¡°Since Master Zhou has spoken, Yang Chen has no reason to refuse.¡± Zhou Haoran let out a long sigh of relief. It seemed that his efforts to get closer to Yang Chen these past days had not been in vain. With Yang Chen protecting his daughter in the secret realm, Yunxi¡¯s safety would be more assured. Zhou Yunxi pouted, ¡°Father, although I¡¯m not as strong as Yang Chen, I am not weak either. Is there a need to be so nervous?¡± ¡°Shut up, look around, there are so many geniuses, aren¡¯t there a lot of them stronger than you?¡± Zhou Haoran scolded.He was well aware of the terrifying geniuses in this selection competition. It wasn¡¯t just independent martial artists, but also disciples from various sects. As they were discussing, the Zhou family arrived at the gathering place for the selection competition. ¡°Up ahead is the entrance, Yunxi, remember to follow Yang Chen, my friend.¡± Zhou Haoran said worriedly. Zhou Yunxi stuck out her tongue: ¡°Oh, Father, I know!¡± Yang Chen shook his head helplessly and said with his hands behind his back: ¡°Miss Zhou, take out your assessment order and get ready to enter.¡± Immediately, both of them handed in their assessment tokens and entered the preparation area. As soon as they entered the preparation area, Yang Chen felt the soul scanning from all around him. Yang Chen calmly said: ¡°Miss Zhou, don¡¯t be nervous!¡± Zhou Yunxi felt a little scared when her soul was being probed by so many soul forces. However, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, she realized that these people had no ill intent and were just sizinq her up unconsciously. She then breathed a sigh of relief. Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi stood together. Since he had promised Zhou Haoran to protect Zhou Yunxi, he would naturally be responsible for his words. At this moment, he glanced around and found that a lot of people had gathered in the stadium to participate in the secret realm selection competition. The numbers were hard to estimate. Then, Yang Chen looked up at the viewing platform. It was also crowded with people. Judging by their outfits, it was not difficult to guess that unlike the basic assessment, the people watching this selection competition were all extraordinary figures. Most of them were big shots from the Taotu Sect and Ziyang Sect. ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen was somewhat familiar with the attire of the Canghai Sect. At this moment, he saw a man on the viewing platform who was middle-aged and watching the talented young people below with a smile. When he saw this, Yang Chen frowned, because this man was exactly like He Yunxiao¡¯s description, so it wasn¡¯t hard for Yang Chen to guess that this person was probably He Shangfeng, whom He Yunxiao was extremely jealous of. When he saw He Shangfeng for the first time, Yang Chen quickly looked away. He knew very well that he couldn¡¯t reveal any hostility now. For masters like He Shangfeng, their senses are extremely sharp, and their souls are omnipresent. Even the slightest hint of hostility might be detected by him! At present, compared to He Shangfeng, Yang Chen was just an ant that could be crushed to death at any time. If he behaved unnaturally, it would be too easy for the enemy to kill him with his power and influence! In addition to the strong players from various sects on the viewing platforms, there were also outer viewing platforms where the viewing experience was not as good. The outer viewing galleries were filled with small clans and sect forces. Yang Chen¡¯s soul wandered and saw that Zhou Haoran had already taken a seat. ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen was slightly startled: ¡°The people from Liaocheng City Lord Mansion are also here?¡± This made Yang Chen smile because he could see his brother, Jin Cheng, on the outer viewing platform. Jin Cheng obviously hadn¡¯t noticed him and sat down with his father and He Liancheng. Meanwhile, the Huang Family from Liaocheng was nearby. Both sides sat together, engaged in a war of words, taunting each other relentlessly.. Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Chapter 268: Pursuing the Ming Emperor Sect! 1 Chapter 271: Chapter 268: Pursuing the Ming Emperor Sect! 1 Translator: 549690339 This also made Yang Chen feel the grandness of this Genius Selection Competition. The Selection Competition was much more formal than the Basic Competition, which was divided into many examination halls. There were only three secret realms in this competition, and only the forces with roles like the Three Hegemons and the Six Sects were qualified to sit in the Inner Viewing Gallery. The Outer Viewing Gallery, on the other hand, was much more complicated, bringing together forces from various City Lord¡¯s Mansions, as well as the power of some sects and clans. This was also to let these City Lord¡¯s Mansions and other forces better watch the performance of their own geniuses in the secret realm. It didn¡¯t take long for Yang Chen to observe the situation around him, and soon after, his eyes fell on the three astonishingly large teleportation arrays in front of him. ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, these three arrays should be the teleportation arrays to the three secret realms.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. While he was lost in thought, Zhou Yunxi was beside him, buzzing with questions and curiosity. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry, and had to answer her questions reluctantly and helplessly. Aside from Zhou Yunxi, the tens of thousands of people present were all talking loudly. At this moment, a vast and boundless aura suddenly descended like a mountain, stifling the young geniuses so that they didn¡¯t even dare to breathe. The noisy discussions stopped abruptly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look at the source of the aura, and saw a middle-aged man standing in the air above, his back carrying a sword, motionless as a mountain, his aura astonishing. ¡°True Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen was a little stunned. The person in front of him was indeed at the True Martial Realm. ¡°It¡¯s Steward Feng from Beishan Main City!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Steward Feng, Sir Feng. I heard from my father that Steward Feng¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has already broken through the Origin Martial Realm, gathered a real dan, and reached the True Martial Realm!¡± ¡°This Steward Feng should be the person in charge of today¡¯s Selection Competition.¡± The True Martial Realm was the peak of a martial artist. This was because even the Sect Leaders of the Six Sects, such as the Ziyang Sect and the Taotu Sect, were only at the True Martial Realm. As the leader of Beishan Main City, its True Martial Realm members naturally exceeded those of the other Six Sects. Steward Feng ignored the whispers below and uttered in a low voice: ¡°It¡¯s almost time, and everyone has gathered here. In that case, the Selection Competition can begin. As the person in charge of this Secret Realm Selection Competition for Beishan Main City, rules still need to be followed.¡± With that remark, the whole scene fell silent. The prestige of Beishan Main City was like a sharp knife, intimidating many people to not dare to disobey. Seeing the effect achieved, Steward Feng¡¯s expression relaxed, and he slowly said: ¡°I assume most of you have heard of the rules. Later, someone will give you a Secret Realm Jade. There are three secret realms, and you can enter whichever one you want. Once you enter the secret realm, no one will question your life and death. If you want to stand out from this knockout competition, you must rack your brains and do your best to obtain three Secret Realm Jades. In addition, there are some Secret Realm Jades scattered throughout the secret realm for you to find!¡± Thus, Steward Feng calmly explained the rules. In the end, Steward Feng waved his hand and said: ¡°In addition, everything you do within the secret realm will be clearly seen by the people on today¡¯s viewing platform through the Dharma Mirror.¡± ¡°What, everything we do within the secret realm will be clearly seen?¡± ¡°How are we going to snatch the Secret Realm Jades? If we are seen, won¡¯t people seek revenge on us?¡± These geniuses were a little more or less flustered. Yang Chen furrowed his brows, not knowing the purpose of Beishan Main City¡¯s actions. Steward Feng naturally knew what these geniuses were thinking and coldly snorted: ¡°This is just to get a better understanding of your performance within the secret realm. If you truly encounter a crisis like a secret realm beast tide or other natural disasters, we can also help you in time!¡± ¡°So that¡¯s why!¡± ¡°Are there heavenly calamities and beast tides in the secret realm?¡± These geniuses kept discussing. ¡°What if we are sought out for revenge? We can¡¯t give our all!¡± Steward Feng chuckled at this remark and said: ¡°Revenge? Don¡¯t worry, you can freely use your abilities in the secret realm. Whatever you want to rob or seize, just go for it. We, the Beishan Main City, declare that if anyone dares to seek revenge on you afterwards, we will be the first not to let them go!¡± Yang Chen actually thought these geniuses were too worried. If you have the ability to snatch Secret Realm Jades from others, you will sooner or later be noticed by other sects once you leave the secret realm. How could there be any talk of revenge? If you don¡¯t have the ability and can¡¯t rob the treasures, who would have any grudge against you? Although Beishan Main City¡¯s actions seemed worrying, there was actually nothing to worry about at all. And it confirmed Steward Feng¡¯s remark. If you want to make a name for yourself and stand out, how can you do it without taking risks and making sacrifices? Do you think the whole world revolves around you? After the introduction, Steward Feng finally waved his hand and ordered his subordinates: ¡®You, distribute a Secret Realm Jade to everyone.¡± Suddenly, the Origin Martial Realm masters from Beishan Main City appeared, distributing the Secret Realm Jades to the tens of thousands of geniuses in the field. Although there were many geniuses , the distribution process was orderly and didn¡¯t waste much time. In just half an incense stick of time, each genius received a Secret Realm Jade. These geniuses all treasured these Secret Realm Jades as if they were their lifeline. Yang Chen looked at the Secret Realm Jade, which was emitting a faint light, apparently made of a special material, but had no real substantial effect. At this moment, as the distribution of the Secret Realm Jades ended, Steward Feng¡¯s voice sounded like a thunderbolt: ¡°Alright, do you see the three teleportation arrays in front of you? They correspond to the three secret realms. Once you enter the secret realm, there are only three days of fighting time. If you haven¡¯t found the teleportation array to exit after three days, then give up the idea of ever leaving. Now, I announce that the Secret Realm Selection Competition officially begins!¡± With these words, the tens of thousands of geniuses boiled with excitement. One by one, the geniuses rushed into the teleportation array, and then their figures flashed and disappeared, entering the secret realm. ¡°Yang Chen, why aren¡¯t we entering the secret realm?¡± Zhou Yunxi looked at Yang Chen, who was unhurried, and her eyebrows furrowed. Yang Chen stood with his hands on his back, not showing any urgency to enter. At this moment, his eyes focused on a group of Ming Emperor Sect disciples, who were heading straight for a teleportation array. With a smile at the corner of his mouth, he said, ¡°Follow me!¡± Immediately after, he led Zhou Yunxi into the teleportation array as well. This teleportation array was exactly the same as the one chosen by the Ming Emperor Sect disciples! He did this, of course, intending to settle accounts with the Ming Emperor Sect disciples in the secret realm.. Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Chapter 269: Too Audacious_l Chapter 272: Chapter 269: Too Audacious_l Translator: 549690339 The Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s team went straight to that secret realm, and so did he! Since they chose to bully him, Yang Chen had never failed to pay them back. He still remembers the scene of Elder Gu chasing and killing him. If it wasn¡¯t for Zhou Haoran saving him, he might have been in big trouble. Moreover, he didn¡¯t think he needed to show any mercy towards the Ming Emperor Sect, considering Wen Zi and Elder Qian. At this moment, Yang Chen entered the secret realm and glanced around. ¡°This Beishan Main City is quite impressive.¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow. The size of this secret realm was different from the outside world, and it was a separate space. Here, flowers, trees, and various sceneries flourished, reminiscent of a paradise. Although there were some birds and beasts, they were not strong; Most of them were only at the Body Refining Realm, and the few stronger ones were only at the early stage of the Spirit Martial Realm, posing no threat. This secret realm was truly a natural one, unlike the man-made one left behind by He Yunxiao. Even with He Yunxiao¡¯s incredible strength, it couldn¡¯t compare to this naturally formed secret realm. ¡°It seems that entering the Teleportation Array at different times results in random destinations.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. He and Zhou Yunxi were the last two to enter the Teleportation Array, therefore the two of them were teleported to a corner of this Secret Realm. Yang Chen¡¯s soul spread out, but he found that the Secret Realm was too large to be explored fully. ¡°Hmm?¡± Just as his soul spread out, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhou Yunxi, who had just come to her senses: ¡°Miss Zhou, don¡¯t speak, hold your breath and hide your Qi!¡± Zhou Yunxi listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words and instinctively concealed her Qi. In an instant, a young man flew past with a wretched appearance, clearly fleeing in a panic. Soon after, several young men in the same attire appeared and chased after him. ¡°Kid, just hand over the Secret Realm Jade, we¡¯re the disciples of the Yellow River Sect. Hand it over, and we¡¯ll spare your life!¡± These people obviously hadn¡¯t noticed Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi who had concealed their Qi, and they all chased after them. After they were gone, Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi released their Qi and returned to normal. Zhou Yunxi discontentedly patted her buttocks and stood up: ¡°You¡¯re too timid, hiding as soon as you see them.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no animosity between me and those people, so why would I provoke trouble for no reason?¡± Yang Chen yawned lazily. ¡°If I were you, I would¡¯ve chased after them, waited for them to injure each other, and then snatch their Secret Realm Jades.¡± Zhou Yunxi laughed playfully: ¡°How about that, I¡¯m pretty clever, right?¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes: ¡°Do you really think everyone is as dim-witted as you?¡± ¡°Why am I not clever? I think my plan is good, where¡¯s the problem?¡± Zhou Yunxi pouted. ¡°Is it possible for one person to be chased by four others and end up in a lose-lose situation?¡± Yang Chen shrugged: ¡°Besides, how do you know if there¡¯s anyone else behind you with the same opportunistic idea? You¡¯re waiting for others to finish fighting, but maybe there¡¯s someone waiting to take advantage of you?¡± ¡°You!¡± Zhou Yunxi was speechless. Because, she didn¡¯t know how to refute Yang Chen. However, she was still unsatisfied: ¡°We can¡¯t just keep hiding from people like this, we only have three days.¡± Also, your father told me to take care of you, so don¡¯t run around recklessly. Just follow my lead!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I definitely won¡¯t run around.¡± Zhou Yunxi, though playful, was still well-behaved. She now asked curiously: ¡°But I want to know, who exactly is your target?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled up, and he didn¡¯t speak: ¡°Just follow me, and you¡¯ll know soon.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s target was the Ming Emperor Sect. The secret realm was indeed vast, capable of accommodating thousands of people with ease. After the initial encounter with the chase scene, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t seen many other martial artists. If he did, he would conceal his Qi and avoid any trouble. That made Zhou Yunxi label him a coward, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind at all. He led Zhou Yunxi on a search inside the vast secret realm. Although concealing his Qi worked most of the time, it wasn¡¯t foolproof. Eventually, he was discovered by six disciples at the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm from a small sect. However, after using his Thunderbolt Style and engaging in a fierce battle, it quiets down. Zhou Yunxi swallowed and no longer mentioned Yang Chen being a coward. Six Spirit Martial Realm geniuses were like child¡¯s play in front of Yang Chen, and with just a few moves, he had them defeated. Yang Chen didn¡¯t kill the six disciples at the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, as he had no grudges against them. After obtaining the Secret Realm Jades, he gave three to Zhou Yunxi and kept three for himself, then continued searching for the Ming Emperor Sect disciples. Zhou Yunxi was the most shocked. How long had they been in the secret realm before the two of them already gathered three Secret Realm Jades each? Time passed. Hard work pays off, and finally, half a day after entering the secret realm, Yang Chen found the first disciple from the Ming Emperor Sect. ¡°Found the target.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled up. Upon seeing the Ming Emperor Sect disciple strolling around as if he were in his own courtyard, he directly blocked his path. The Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect Disciple looked at Yang Chen, bewildered: ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°Nothing, just hand over the Secret Realm Jade, so we don¡¯t hurt each other¡¯s feelings.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, looking harmless. The Ming Emperor Sect disciple laughed, pointing to his own clothes: ¡°Did you see this? Do you know which sect I¡¯m a disciple of?¡± ¡°Of course I saw it, and if I didn¡¯t, I wouldn¡¯t be so sure that you¡¯re from the Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Yang Chen answered straightforwardly: ¡°Don¡¯t rely on your status, I¡¯m specifically targeting the Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Zhou Yunxi widened her eyes: ¡°Your initial target was the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples?¡± Was Yang Chen really timid? The disciple from the Ming Emperor Sect laughed. ¡°Hahahaha!¡± He burst into laughter: ¡°Kid, do you really think the two of you can take me down? I guess you really don¡¯t know the difference between heaven and earth. Don¡¯t worry, Later on, I¡¯ll show you how you¡¯re going to die, so you can reincarnate as a smarter person in the next life!¡± ¡°How do you plan to make me die?¡± Yang Chen casually replied: ¡°Are you referring to the twelve people hiding in the shadows?¡± ¡®What!¡± The Ming Emperor Sect disciple was suddenly alarmed: ¡°How did you know?¡± Immediately, the Ming Emperor Sect disciples hiding in the shadows jumped out one after another. Seeing their cultivation, they all seemed to be 17 to 18 years old and at the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. These disciples formed a formidable force, and in the Secret Realm, they were not to be trifled with.. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 270: Continuous Sniping!_l Chapter 273: Chapter 270: Continuous Sniping!_l Translator: 549690339 Although Wu Tao didn¡¯t know how Yang Chen had discovered his hidden ambush, he twisted his neck, apparently thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s actions were courting death. How could two people cause trouble for their Ming Emperor Sect? Wu Tao said solemnly: ¡°Originally, more than a dozen of our brothers were acting together. When those people saw us, they ran away. There was no way out, so I decided to act alone and let the other brothers watch in the dark, slowly fishing. I didn¡¯t expect the first fish to be an idiot.¡± ¡°Alright, Wu Tao, don¡¯t waste your breath on him. Even if it¡¯s a small fish, it¡¯s still meat. Hurry up and kill the two of them and take the Secret Realm Jade!¡± Zhou Yunxi, who stood to the side, asked in panic, ¡°Yang Chen, what are we going to do now?¡± ¡°What else can we do, I told you, my target is the Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Yang Chen remained calm. ¡°But you didn¡¯t say there were so many people from the Ming Emperor Sect!¡± Zhou Yunxi exclaimed, as her face turned pale. If she had known that there were so many people from the Ming Emperor Sect, she would have stopped Yang Chen from making this foolish mistake. She thought she was already foolish enough, but Yang Chen turned out to be even more foolish. How could they fight so many people? Every single one of their auras was almost as strong as hers! Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Do I need to say that?¡± Zhou Yunxi seemed pretty depressed but there was no trace of blame in her eyes. Instead, she was getting excited and couldn¡¯t suppress her eagerness to fight. Since there¡¯s no way out, let¡¯s fight then. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about Zhou Yunxi¡¯s thoughts. He looked at the dozen or so Ming Emperor Sect disciples seriously and said, ¡°I¡¯ll give you one last chance. Hand over the Secret Realm Jade, or else I¡¯ll show no mercy later.¡± ¡°Hahahaha!¡± ¡°Did you hear that?¡± ¡°He said he¡¯ll show no mercy to us!¡± ¡°That¡¯s hilarious!¡± It was as if these Ming Emperor Sect disciples heard the greatest joke in the world. Suddenly, they all rallied and attacked Yang Chen. Upon seeing this scene, Yang Chen clicked his tongue and swiftly took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, launching a Thunder Rush. About the time it takes for a cup of tea later, Yang Chen stood there calmly while Zhou Yunxi covered her small mouth, hardly believing what she saw. Looking at the dozen arrogant Ming Emperor Sect disciples, now barely alive and lying there, it was clear how much suffering they had endured under Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush. Zhou Yunxi could see clearly. The dozen disciples barely had any power to resist against Yang Chen. Within an instant, the situation was under Yang Chen¡¯s control! Despite being on the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Fourth Level. At most, he could face four or five opponents, but he managed to fight more than a dozen of them effortlessly! Who would believe this? At this moment, Yang Chen looked at the dozen or so Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect Disciples and said unhurriedly, ¡°Now, are you willing to hand over the Secret Realm Jade obediently?¡± ¡°You dare to steal our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Secret Realm Jade?¡± Wu Tao roared in anger. Yang Chen spread his aura in an instant: ¡°Are you really not understanding, or pretending not to understand? I¡¯ve said it from the beginning; my target is your Ming Emperor Sect. If you still don¡¯t see the situation clearly, I don¡¯t mind killing you all and taking the Secret Realm Jade from your corpses.¡± ¡°Stop!¡± Wu Tao knew that Yang Chen had the guts, and he was so scared that his soul was about to fly out: ¡°I surrender, I surrender. And you guys, hand over the Secret Realm Jade quickly!¡± Where could he dare take more risks now? They were all at Yang Chen¡¯s mercy. So, with more than a dozen Secret Realm Jades in hand, Yang Chen handed some to Zhou Yunxi and kept some for himself. ¡°Now¡­¡± Zhou Yunxi blinked her big eyes: ¡®Yang Chen, what are we going to do next?¡± ¡°What are we going to do? We¡¯re going to continue hunting Ming Emperor Sect disciples,¡± Yang Chen answered slowly. The grudge between him and the Ming Emperor Sect would not be settled that easily. By entering the Secret Realm today, he never intended to let the Ming Emperor Sect disciples pass the basic assessment so easily. Of course, seeking revenge is one thing, but as these people were from the Ming Emperor Sect, he didn¡¯t have to take their lives. As for the Secret Realm Jade, he blamed them for being members of the Ming Emperor Sect. So, Yang Chen embarked on a hunt. He didn¡¯t care about anyone else! His target was the Ming Emperor Sect. One hour later, Yang Chen spotted another group of Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect Disciples and, after a half-stick of incense¡¯s time of intense fight, obtained twenty-four Secret Realm Jades. Three hours later, Yang Chen targeted nine Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect Disciples and ambushed them again. One day later, Yang Chen fought two Inner Sect Geniuses from the Ming Emperor Sect for an hour. Fight after fight, Yang Chen went after anyone from the Ming Emperor Sect. Whether they were from the Outer Sect or the Inner Sect, he treated them all equally. Even Zhou Yunxi couldn¡¯t bear to watch, feeling sorry for the Ming Emperor Sect. That¡¯s not how this game is supposed to be played. ¡°Yang Chen, we don¡¯t have to do this. We can¡¯t always just target one family,¡± Zhou Yunxi said, feeling sympathy for them. Yang Chen grinned: ¡°It¡¯s because I have a grudge against them.¡± If it was just once or twice, the Ming Emperor Sect on the viewing platform wouldn¡¯t care too much. But with the Outer Sect and the Inner Sect both suffering such heavy losses in the Secret Realm, it was the first time in the history of the Genius Selection Competition that the Ming Emperor Sect had experienced this! It was unbearable to witness. All their Secret Realm Jades had been stolen. How could the people of the Ming Emperor Sect sit still? Especially the Sect Leader of the Ming Emperor Sect, who used the Dharma Mirror to see everything clearly inside the Secret Realm. Seeing the tragic situation of his sect¡¯s disciples, he exclaimed, ¡°Who is this kid?¡± The Ming Emperor Sect Sect Leader was a middle-aged man in a yellow robe. His anger caused the other people of the Ming Emperor Sect to be shocked. ¡°Sect¡­ Sect Leader, this man is named Yang Chen. According to the information, he has a Third-tier talent, but he forcefully elevated his Martial Arts Cultivation to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm using excessive growth. He¡¯s not worthy of our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s attention,¡± said an Elder of the Ming Emperor Sect with a fawning smile. He thought that by quickly reporting Yang Chen¡¯s background, he would be rewarded. But very soon¡­ Sect Master Ming Wendao narrowed his eyes and said coldly, ¡°Are you joking with me?¡± Ming Wendao was furious: ¡°This kid has targeted more than eighty of our Ming Emperor Sect disciples.. You told me that his cultivation was elevated through excessive growth and that he¡¯s not worthy of our Sect¡¯s attention? So, are you saying that all our Ming Emperor Sect disciples are trash?¡± Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Chapter 271: Yuanshan Sect’s Attention 1 Chapter 274: Chapter 271: Yuanshan Sect¡¯s Attention 1 Translator: 549690339 No one from Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s elders dared to speak up. Ming Wenhao said coldly, ¡°No, absolutely not. This kid is so strong, but he deliberately targets people from our Ming Emperor Sect. Who can tell me what¡¯s going on? Does this kid have a grudge against our Ming Emperor Sect?¡± Dead silence. No one spoke. After a while, a man named Yl Zh?ngl?o glanced at the nearby Elder Qian, who was holding back great anger, and said bluntly, ¡°Sect Leader, this is the situation. This kid does have some grievances against our Ming Emperor Sect¡­ ¡± ¡°Oh? Let¡¯s hear it!¡± Ming Wenhao snapped. ¡°This matter has to start with Elder Qian.¡± It was clear that Elder Yl had a bad relationship with Elder Qian. He took this opportunity to take revenge and explained the whole story without any omissions. Upon hearing this, Ming Wenhao¡¯s face turned cold, and he looked expressionlessly at Elder Qian: ¡°Elder Qian, you really did a number on us, didn¡¯t you? Because of your insignificant Dazzling Mind Bell, at least half of our disciples today won¡¯t be able to pass the Selection Competition!¡± Although the Selection Competition won¡¯t end for another two days. But now it seems, Yang Chen¡¯s targeting of their Ming Emperor Sect is not over at all! Elder Qian was reprimanded by his own sect leader and had valid reasons to explain, but how could he? He originally thought Yang Chen was just a waste with an unstable foundation. But how could a waste with an unstable foundation be able to eliminate so many geniuses of Ming Emperor Sect so swiftly? Is it a joke? Do you think the talents cultivated by Ming Emperor Sect are all garbage? It¡¯s bad enough for the Outer Sect disciples, but even the Inner Sect disciples have lost too. Now he is cursing Yang Chen¡¯s ancestors for eighteen generations, but on the surface, all he could say was, ¡°Sect Leader, it¡¯s true that Yang Chen killed our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples first. Out of anger, I hunted this child down. Our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples, are not just anyone who can be killed!¡± Ming Wenhao was no fool. He coldly looked at the Dharma Mirror and scoffed, ¡°Did you see him kill the disciple of Ming Emperor Sect with your own eyes?¡± ¡°This¡­ I didn¡¯t!¡± Elder Qian¡¯s heart jumped, and only then did he recall that he had no substantial evidence to prove that it was Yang Chen who had killed Liu Taixing. The reason he believed Yang Chen to be the killer was simply that Yang Chen was a pushover, an ant he could easily crush. Consequently, even if there was the slightest possibility that the ant had killed Liu Taixing, the ant must die. Over time, he forgot about the evidence, and whether Yang Chen killed Liu Taixing or not, he didn¡¯t know at all. Ming Wenhao said coldly, ¡°Ridiculous! Inside the Secret Realm, has this kid touched even a hair of our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples? It¡¯s clear that this kid is not bloodthirsty. I will investigate this matter thoroughly later. But now, with this kid targeting our Ming Emperor Sect in such a manner, our glorious Ming Emperor Sect cannot just let it go!¡± After all, he was the leader of a sect. Although he was now blaming his subordinates, he wouldn¡¯t fuel the arrogance of others. Hearing Ming Wenhao¡¯s words, Elder Qian looked delighted, ¡°Sect Leader, what should we do now¡­?¡± ¡°My eldest disciple is in another Secret Realm, and my second disciple, Yu?nm¨¹, is in this Secret Realm. Yu?nmtl has already reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level. With this kid targeting our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples like this, Yu?nmtl will definitely realize it. Although this kid is strong, Yu?nm¨¹ has my personally taught spirit weapons and techniques. As long as Yu?nm¨¹ is one step ahead in cultivation, it won¡¯t be difficult to eliminate him!¡± Ming Wenhao waved his hand, not taking the matter to heart. On the side, the Taotu Sect Leader grinned, ¡°Ming Wenhao, it seems that your disciples¡¯ situations in the Secret Realm are quite dire, haha!¡± Looking at the fat-bodied old man of Taotu Sect, Ming Wenhao was already furious. Now he felt even angrier and said viciously, ¡°When did it become your Taotu Sect¡¯s turn to have a say in our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s affairs?¡± ¡°Aiyo, Brother Ming, you cannot say that. I¡¯m just sending my regards, haha.¡± The Taotu Sect leader reveled in Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s misfortune. Seeing the disciples of Ming Emperor Sect losing, the other Six Sects had more or less the same thoughts as Taotu Sect. At the same time, the main seat on the viewing platform was occupied by the three factions of Beishan Main City, Yuanshan Sect, and Canghai Sect. These three factions were the real leaders of North Mountain County. The three huge figures, accompanied by their sect elders and elites, were seated at the highest part of the viewing platform. Now, a middle-aged man at the center of Yuanshan Sect held a file, carefully reading it. On it was the information about Yang Chen. Seeing the information about Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Basic Competition, the middle-aged man smiled. ¡°Sect Leader, are you very interested in Yang Chen?¡± A Yuanshan Sect elder couldn¡¯t help but ask. There was an unusual aura on the Yuanshan Sect leader. He tapped the paper and said leisurely, ¡°From now on, keep an eye on this little guy named Yang Chen. If it¡¯s appropriate, send someone to win him over.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, is this kid really that likable? Although his performance is not bad now, the information shows that he seems to have excessively improved his martial arts cultivation. And as one of the Three Hegemons, we Yuanshan Sect don¡¯t have to be as short-sighted as the Six Sects when it comes to snatching geniuses, right?¡± The elder contemplated for a moment before speaking. Mb B?ish¨¦ng, the Yuanshan Sect leader, smiled slightly, ¡°Saying that he has excessively improved his martial arts cultivation? Do you believe that? The point I¡¯m interested in is that the introduction of this kid in the information, hehe, do you think that a martial artist who has excessively cultivated his abilities would be able to kill so many geniuses of Ming Emperor Sect and make them flee?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng curled his lips, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not easy to enter our Yuanshan Sect. That¡¯s why I want you to keep a close eye on him. Whether or not we should win him over, will be determined later.¡± ¡°Oh? Sect Leader means¡­ ¡°As long as there are no accidents, with this kid so recklessly taking the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Secret Realm Jade, the true genius of Ming Emperor Sect won¡¯t sit idly by. There is Yu?nm¨¹, the second disciple of Ming Wenhao in this Secret Realm. When Yu?nm¨¹ learns about what happened to his fellow brothers, he will definitely take action.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng laughed. ¡°Can Yang Chen fight against that Yu?nm¨¹? I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s a bit mysterious, isn¡¯t it?¡± The other Beishan Sect elders and others all had similar expressions, apparently thinking that Yang Chen was still a bit behind Yu?nm¨¹. Mb B?ish¨¦ng lazily said, ¡°Let¡¯s just wait and see then. If this kid can¡¯t beat Yu?nm¨¹, he naturally won¡¯t qualify to enter our Yuanshan Sect for cultivation.. But if he really beats him, then this kid will be interesting! We, Yuanshan Sect, will naturally have to find a way to win him over!¡± Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Chapter 272: Brother Yuanmu_l Chapter 275: Chapter 272: Brother Yuanmu_l Translator: 549690339 Apart from the discussion among the various major sects, the person who was the happiest was none other than Zhou Haoran, the family head of the Zhou family. Originally, Zhou Haoran and the elders of the Zhou family were in tears when they saw Yang Chen leading Zhou Yunxi to cause trouble for the Ming Emperor Sect. They complained that if Yang Chen wanted to mess with the Ming Emperor Sect, he should have left their family¡¯s Yunxi out of it. Wasn¡¯t this like pushing her into a pit of fire? But when they saw Yang Chen¡¯s courageous performance, they were overjoyed. This¡­ This was the Secret Realm Jade they got for free. They were initially worried about how their Zhou Yunxi could obtain the Secret Realm Jade with her mentality. There were three Secret Realm Jades, but how many of those who could enter the selection competition through the basic competition might not be good enough? Moreover, those sect disciples formed groups, and it seemed impossible for their treasured child, who had been cultivated by their family, to compete with them. Gathering three was as difficult as climbing to heaven. In the end, after Yang Chen¡¯s flurry of actions, not to mention only three Secret Realm Jades, their Zhou Yunxi probably had at least thirty Secret Realm Jades in her hands. Yang Chen¡¯s performance not only surprised the Zhou family members. Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion also got a clear view of the situation within the Secret Realm. Jin Cheng and his father Jin Ying were sitting together. When they saw Yang Chen killing the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect fearlessly, they clapped their hands and praised: ¡°Good, hahaha, good, I knew my brother was not an ordinary person. The Ming Emperor Sect must be so heartbroken seeing this.¡± And at Yanhua Pool¡­ The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool was a young girl with a red mark in the middle of her forehead, as if it could burst into flames at any moment. She watched the outstanding performance of Yang Chen in the secret realm and sighed: ¡°What a pity, what a pity. Elder Luo, we failed to recruit this little guy into our Yanhua Pool in time. It will be difficult to recruit him now that the opportunity has passed.¡± The beautiful woman named Luo sat beside her, looking surprised: ¡°Pond Master, although Yang Chen is excellent, there¡¯s no reason for us to try so hard to recruit him. Why exactly did you ask me to do this?¡± ¡°What do you know?¡± The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool rubbed her eyebrows: ¡°Now that things have come to this, I don¡¯t mind telling you. Actually, I couldn¡¯t tell why this kid deserved our Yanhua Pool¡¯s great efforts to recruit him, but he was the one our former Pond Master personally instructed us to take care of.¡± ¡°Former Pond Master, you mean¡­¡± The beautiful Luo woman¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. Thinking of the extraordinarily talented former Pond Master, he was the proudest existence in their Yanhua Pool since its founding. At least, the current setup of the Six Sects could include their Yanhua Pool, and it was all because of their former Pond Master! As the major sects discussed, Yang Chen was also sniping the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect in various places. After a day¡¯s time, his infamy finally spread in the Secret Realm. It was said everywhere that a 14 or 15-year-old teenager, leading a fair-skinned and beautiful but somewhat silly-looking girl, was causing havoc in the Secret Realm, targeting the Ming Emperor Sect disciples and robbing them one by one. By now, the Ming Emperor Sect disciples dared not show their faces. Yang Chen robbed too many people. At first, it was the outer sect disciples of Ming Emperor Sect who were defeated in groups of a dozen or so. Later, they were still defeated in groups of more than twenty, with no chance to fight back. Finally, even the inner sect disciples were robbed. If it was only the inner sect disciples, it would have been fine. But after that, even the elite inner sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were robbed, leaving nothing behind. Initially, the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples gathered in the secret realm to rob others. But now? The disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were so frightened that they couldn¡¯t show their faces. This made many loose cultivators happy. The Ming Emperor Sect was powerful, but with someone as fierce as Yang Chen keeping an eye on them, these loose cultivators could relax. Now, it was the second day. Yang Chen led Zhou Yunxi leisurely around the Secret Realm. Zhou Yunxi closely followed Yang Chen with her eyebrows dancing in joy. She counted the Secret Realm Jades in her hand and said with a smile: ¡°Yang Chen, this is so invigorating! I have forty-seven Secret Realm Jades now. Do you think I can get first place?¡± ¡°First place?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Then you might be thinking too much.¡± He didn¡¯t know how many geniuses there were in the selection competition, but wanting to take first place with just forty-seven Secret Realm Jades was obviously a bit delusional. Zhou Yunxi pouted: ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, why did you let us release our Qi so far away? Although you are now famous, there¡¯s no need to be so high-profile. By releasing your Qi so openly, others can detect you from far away and run away, making it harder to rob Secret Realm Jades. This doesn¡¯t suit your style.¡± Moreover, she had even started to understand his style. He said impatiently: ¡°I¡¯m doing this to wait for someone so that they can find us!¡± ¡°Waiting for someone? Who are you waiting for?¡± Zhou Yunxi couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°I¡¯m waiting for the real genius of the Ming Emperor Sect to show up!¡± Yang Chen stretched and yawned: ¡°Yesterday, I only dealt with some small fries. Although there were a few troublesome characters, they were not the main ones. The Ming Emperor Sect must have a main character in this Secret Realm, and I¡¯m waiting for him! With my Qi released like this, the news must have spread already. As long as that person is not brainless, they should be able to follow the clues and find us soon!¡± Zhou Yunxi widened her eyes: ¡°You¡¯re deliberately waiting for them to come to your door to cause trouble?¡± ¡°Exactly.¡± Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°Since I¡¯m going to mess with the Ming Emperor Sect, I might as well go all the way. They have as many people as I can fight, and I¡¯ll fight them all until there are none left in the Ming Emperor Sect!¡± ¡°Hehe, your Excellency sure is full of big talk!¡± As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, a sudden icy cold voice descended. The next moment, a man in a yellow robe with a golden dragon embroidered on it appeared in the air in front of Yang Chen, followed by four or five Ming Emperor Sect disciples who were looking at Yang Chen with displeased faces, obviously annoyed. ¡°Brother Yuanmu, it¡¯s this kid!¡± ¡°It¡¯s this kid who targeted our Ming Emperor Sect disciples, we can¡¯t stand it, kill him, we must kill this kid!¡± ¡°Brother Yuanmu, you have to avenge us!¡± These Ming Emperor Sect disciples obviously hated Yang Chen to the bone, their teeth clenched, fists tightened, and eyes seemingly ready to spit fire.. Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Chapter 273: Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body_l Chapter 276: Chapter 273: Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was not surprised by Yuanmu¡¯s appearance, as his spiritual sense had detected some fluctuations earlier but he kept silent. Now looking at Yuanmu¡¯s emergence, he raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a bit of interest. Yuanmu was a handsome young man in his late teens, his eyes firm and full of determination. He was obviously a ruthless martial artist. Most importantly, his martial attainment had reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, even higher than Yang Chen himself. ¡°It seems the real challenger has finally arrived.¡± Yang Chen rubbed his hands together, excitedly. During the past few days, he had merely dealt with some weak opponents, making him feel bored with no thrill. Zhou Yunxi swallowed her saliva, ¡°Yang Chen, this person has a stronger aura than you.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Miss Zhou, please step back.¡± Zhou Yunxi nodded quickly, knowing that a battle at this level was beyond her interference. She scurried away, hiding in the dark quietly observing the fight. She was ready to help Yang Chen if he couldn¡¯t win, although her help might not be useful, but she still wanted to show her loyalty. Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any dislike towards Yuanmu, as his eyes did not show disdain like other arrogant sect disciples. Instead, Yuanmu had a strong desire for martial arts fame, which showed through his determined gaze. Yang Chen slowly replied, ¡°Indeed, I am.¡± Yuanmu shook his head, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what grudges you have with our Ming Emperor Sect, since you¡¯ve robbed our sect, as a direct disciple of the sect master, it¡¯s my duty to take back our belongings.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for idle talk, let¡¯s fight.¡± Yang Chen smirked. Upon hearing this, Yuanmu chuckled with appreciation, ¡°Hehe, alright then, I won¡¯t hold back anymore!¡± As his words fell, Yuanmu suddenly emanated an incredibly terrifying battle intent. When the battle intent arose, layers of golden light burst out around Yuanmu. ¡°It¡¯s Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique, a secret skill that only direct disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect can learn!¡± ¡°Brother Yuanmu is going all out, this kid is doomed.¡± ¡°Brother Yuanmu is the sect master¡¯s direct disciple, he will definitely defeat this kid!¡± The Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique was created by their founding ancestor, the expert hailed as the Ming Emperor. The mysterious aspect of this technique lay in the golden light enveloping the body, which could protect the user while still attacking the enemy. Most importantly, practitioners of the Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique didn¡¯t use swords or knives like other martial artists, but wielded their fists to unleash astonishing power. When Yuanmu made his move, it caused astonishing waves. In an instant, Yuanmu shouted, ¡°Take this!¡± Next, Yuanmu charged towards Yang Chen. Seeing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. His Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear emerged, the spear¡¯s lightning aimed straight at Yuanmu. The electric light flickered, it was Thunderbolt Style used by Yang Chen. As the lightning wrapped around Yuanmu, an amazing scene unfolded in the next moment. When the lightning reached the golden light around Yuanmu, it was dissolved by the golden light with a hissing sound. Yuanmu twisted his neck and slowly said, ¡°Not bad, your lightning can warp my golden light, but it won¡¯t be easy to break through it. Now, it¡¯s my turn.¡± With that, Yuanmu¡¯s hands clasped together, followed by tightly clenched fists. In the blink of an eye, under the golden light, a giant palm was formed. That golden giant palm suddenly separated from the golden light and instantly slapped towards Yang Chen. Seeing the golden light, Yang Chen stepped back several paces, his expression growing serious. Without any hesitation, the essence blood of Black Mountain Black Bear circulated within him, and images of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm materialized with a flick of his hand. When the images of the palm were manifested, Yang Chen let out a hearty laugh, ¡°Bring it on!¡± His Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm collided with the golden light palm. When the two shocking palm forces collided, a terrifying sound was produced. The rumbling noise persisted as a storm swept over a hundred feet, even Zhou Yunxi felt the shockwaves, her hair fluttering, disturbed by the storm. Is this Yang Chen¡¯s real strength? Can he actually fight the direct disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect? She understood the significance of a direct disciple. At this moment, her eyes were fixed on the center of the storm, her spiritual power probing to see the outcome of the clash between the two palms, and who gained the upper hand? Similarly, the Ming Emperor Sect disciples who were brought by Yuanmu also had the same doubt, their eyes glued to the battle. Time slowly passed, and after about a dozen breaths, the rolling smoke gradually dispersed, and the dense storm vanished. Then, the figures of Yang Chen and Yuanmu gradually reappeared. Yang Chen remained unchanged, gripping his spear with lightning coiling around him. As for Yuanmu, his original golden light had disappeared, and a trace of blood could be seen from the corner of his mouth. Instead of the golden light, a huge golden Buddha now enveloped him, towering almost ten feet tall. The Buddha¡¯s hands were clasped together, seemingly gathering all the majesty in the world. Looking at the Buddha, one could not help but feel a sense of reverence. ¡°It¡¯s the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!¡± ¡°Brother Yuanmu actually summoned the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!¡± The few Ming Emperor Sect disciples widened their eyes in disbelief. They knew very well the meaning behind the appearance of the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body! It indicated that Yuanmu had fallen into a disadvantage during the straightforward clash of their palms. Otherwise, Yuanmu wouldn¡¯t have summoned the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body, his ultimate move. ¡°Isn¡¯t the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body one of the three Dharma Bodies in Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique?¡± ¡°Yang Chen actually forced Brother Yuanmu to bring out the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!¡± Yuanmu took a deep breath, and his expression towards Yang Chen was no longer calm as before. As his fellow disciples had guessed, Yuanmu had indeed been at a disadvantage during their initial confrontation, and that was why he had summoned the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body as his last resort. Even though it was hard to believe that Yang Chen had countered his golden light during the palm clash, now that the Buddha Dharma Body had emerged, it was time to end this fight once and for all.. Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Chapter 274: Assaulting the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level!_l Chapter 277: Chapter 274: Assaulting the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level!_l Translator: 549690339 Yu?nm¨¹ said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re very good. Do you know, among my peers, apart from my Master¡¯s Direct Disciples, you are the first person to force me to use this Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body. Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique has three Dharma Bodies; the first Dharma Body is Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Dharma Body, the second Dharma Body is Primordial Vajra Dharma Body, and the third Dharma Body is this Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!¡± ¡°Although the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body is only the third Dharma Body in the Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique, it is enough to deal with you. Now, how do you intend to break my Dharma Body?¡± Yu?nm¨¹ had absolute confidence in his Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body. This was not only confidence in his own strength, but also confidence in the cultivation methods of his sect. Thinking of this, Yu?nm¨¹ urged the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body, with a thunderous boom, he charged towards Yang Chen. As he rushed over, one could clearly see with the naked eye that the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body had a foot like a mountain, horizontally sweeping across with an astonishing might, all over the Buddha¡¯s body, there was a sense of despair that one could not resist. When this foot landed, the surrounding earth trembled. Immediately after, Yu?nm¨¹ let out a fierce shout, and the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body suddenly emitted golden light. Each ray of golden light seemed like a hand, rushing towards Yang Chen in unison. In the blink of an eye, thousands of Buddha hands surrounded Yang Chen from all directions. Each ray of golden light possessed a terrifying power that made people shudder upon seeing it. Zhou Yunxi, watching from the rear, pondered how Yang Chen would resist this move? If it were her, she would have no strength to resist this move at all. The Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body was too domineering. Faced with the Buddha¡¯s body, one¡¯s whole body would be enveloped in awe, making it difficult to generate thoughts or desires to resist. In fact, Yang Chen was also quite surprised by the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body. When he saw the thousands of golden light hands coming at him, Yang Chen¡¯s face condensed. Then he took a deep breath, holding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, crackling with thunder and lightning on his body. The next moment, the thunder and lightning suddenly expanded and turned into electric dragons, roaring and circling around Yang Chen. The electric dragons opened their mouths wide, tearing the golden light hands to shreds. Under the protection of these electric dragons, Yang Chen seemed to have an absolute defense. This was also due to the Heavenly Thunder Origin. If he had cultivated Thunder Rush using other thunder attribute treasures, it might not have been so powerful. However, the Heavenly Thunder Origin was different. He could draw more power from it. ¡°Dealing with this Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body is really troublesome,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Although the Heavenly Thunder Origin is within my body, I just forcibly activated the Heavenly Thunder power that I shouldn¡¯t be able to activate at my current cultivation level, consuming a lot of True Qi. I must resolve this battle quickly! Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to win later.¡± Thinking of this, Yang Chen wielded his spear: ¡°Yu?nm¨¹, you are indeed strong, but now I have only one spear. If you can withstand this one spear, then I am willing to admit defeat! Remember, the name of this spear is called Thunder Roar!¡± As his words fell, Yang Chen gathered all the Heavenly Thunder Elemental Power he could muster onto the tip of the spear. ¡°You still have a trick up your sleeve?¡± Yu?nm¨¹ widened his eyes, almost unable to believe his own eyes. He originally thought that Yang Chen should be at the end of his rope. However, when he saw the powerful electric light wrapped around Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, a sense of foreboding surged in his heart. He had a hunch that his Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body would have a hard time resisting this spear! Immediately after, the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear seemed to be wrapped by a huge Thunder Dragon. Living up to the name of this spear. Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear! The next moment, Yang Chen held the spear, his body vanished like lightning from the spot. When Yang Chen disappeared, the electric light also disappeared. Then, the intertwined thunder roared suddenly, illuminating the surroundings! Thunder Roar!This move was created by him after learning the Thunderbolt style. Electric light flickers! Yang Chen¡¯s speed skyrocketed to the extreme, a spear aimed directly at the Great Sun Buddha¡¯s Legal Body. In just a few breaths, he appeared in Yuanmu¡¯s line of sight! Yuanmu roared, ¡°Good, let me break it!¡± In an instant, the Great Sun Buddha¡¯s Legal Body slapped towards Yang Chen. Yang Chen didn¡¯t dodge. This Thunder Roar attack wouldn¡¯t dodge either. Chichi! The fierce electric light converged with the Great Sun Buddha¡¯s Legal Body in one move, and it stalemated for a few breaths¡­ Boom. The Legal Body of the Great Sun Buddha, which was formed by the gathering of golden light, was suddenly torn apart by Yang Chen¡¯s spear. ¡°Damn it!¡± Yuanmu¡¯s pupils contracted violently, almost unable to believe the facts before him. His Great Sun Buddha Legal Body was actually broken. Now that the Great Sun Buddha Legal Body was broken, he suffered backlash; he spat out a mouthful of blood, and in an instant, electric light crackled and swam around, directly engulfing his body. Yuanmu widened his eyes, knowing that he had lost, a thorough defeat. Yang Chen did not kill Yuanmu because he also had no murderous intent towards him. Instead, he admired Yuanmu¡¯s courage to fight and make decisions. However, during battles, there are winners and losers. Luckily, his Thunder Roar attack broke the Great Sun Buddha Legal Body. Bang. Yuanmu¡¯s body fell to the ground, unconscious after large amounts of blood were spat out. This made the Ming Emperor Sect disciples¡¯ eyes widen. They stood in place, shivering, unsure of what to do, wanting to run but not daring to, wanting to fight but not having the courage. Yang Chen snorted coldly, taking out the Secret Realm Jade from Yuanmu¡¯s storage bag and shouted, ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and take your senior brother away!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± These disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect finally reacted. They grabbed Yuanmu with a greyish look on their faces. Seeing that Yang Chen had no intention of venting his anger on them, they slipped away in an instant. Zhou Yunxi came running over when she saw Yang Chen defeated the direct disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect: ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re so powerful. Now you have defeated your last target, what are we going to do next? Go steal more Secret Realm Jades?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll only meet ruthless characters if you keep stealing like this.¡± Yang Chen looked pale and weak after the battle, shaking his head. He knew very well that the real geniuses nurtured by the Yuanshan Sect, Canghai Sect, and Beishan Main City had not yet appeared. Being too high-profile isn¡¯t a good thing. Thinking of this, Yang Chen seemed to murmur, ¡°Next, I¡¯m going to find a place to close myself off.¡± ¡°Close yourself off?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Yang Chen calmly walked ahead. After the previous battle, he felt that everything was in place, and his True Qi was filled within him. He felt that he could completely breakthrough to the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level now.. Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Chapter 275: Shocking the Various Sects 1 Chapter 278: Chapter 275: Shocking the Various Sects 1 Translator: 549690339 Yuanmu, defeated. This scene was seen clearly by everyone. The viewing platform was in an uproar. No one was not surprised by the outcome. Most people had information about Yang Chen, as this was a necessary preparation for many sects when choosing geniuses. So many people knew about Yang Chen¡¯s situation. In their eyes, Yang Chen was just someone who had improved his martial arts cultivation through excessive growth methods. But now, looking at this scene, they couldn¡¯t help but want to throw that information to the ground and crush it. Are you kidding? Is this really the martial arts cultivation achieved through excessive growth? Defeating a few Ming Emperor Sect gatekeepers was one thing, which could be understood as them being useless in the outer sect. Defeating inner disciples, which could be understood as the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s current batch being mediocre. But even the direct disciple of Ming Wendao of the Ming Emperor Sect had lost. Who else had any reason to say that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was achieved through unreasonable means? All rumors were self-defeating. Ultimately, the martial arts cultivation achieved through external means would have unstable foundations and be flashy but not effective. Was Yang Chen being flashy but not effective? Ming Wendao was the most furious. He said coldly: ¡°Are you all blind? Such an excellent genius, and you told me that he improved his martial arts cultivation through excessive growth methods? Tell me, who was in charge of Yang Chen¡¯s basic competition field at that time?¡± Now, looking at Yang Chen in the Dharma Mirror, his eyes were shining. He knew his direct disciples better than anyone. Yuanmu was so outstanding that he started following him at the age of eight and was personally taught by him. Although he didn¡¯t say Yuanmu was invincible in the Genius Selection Competition, he was definitely first-class. But now, he was defeated by someone of unknown origin! There was only one possibility. This person of unknown origin was a genius, an unparalleled genius! But what infuriated him the most was that this unparalleled genius actually had a grudge against their Ming Emperor Sect! How could Ming Wendao not be angry? He now wanted to kill Elder Qian. If it wasn¡¯t for Elder Qian, with the conditions of their Ming Emperor Sect, as long as they approached Yang Chen earlier, the chance of success would still be high. But what about now? Nobody dared to speak. Elder Qian was the most scared, seeing Ming Wendao¡¯s fury, his whole body was trembling. Because the person in charge of Yang Chen¡¯s basic competition field at that time was none other than him. At that time, he looked down on Yang Chen because of his grudge with Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s performance was clearly not that bad, but he described Yang Chen as terrible in the information. Elder Yi, who had a grudge with Elder Qian, inappropriately stepped forward: ¡°Sect Leader, the one who was in charge of the examination field of Yang Chen at mat lime, was Llaer Qian! ¡°It¡¯s you again! ¡± Ming Wendao seemed to be on fire, staring fiercely at Elder Qian: ¡°Elder Qian, are you getting tired of your position?¡± Upon hearing this, Elder Qian felt like crying. He gritted his teeth and said: ¡°Sect¡­Sect Leader, Yang Chen¡¯s performance in that examination field was indeed not very good. His talent is only a third-tier talent, this is a fact. Moreover, I do have a grudge with Yang Chen, but that is because Yang Chen killed our Ming Emperor Sect disciples first¡­ ¡® ¡°Shut up!¡± Ming Wendao had no patience to explain so much to Elder Qian right now. He closed his eyes and pondered for a long time before saying viciously: ¡°From now on, I want you to investigate and find out exactly what¡¯s happening with Yang Chen killing our Ming Emperor Sect disciples. If it¡¯s not a big deal, you should come up with a way to make peace as soon as possible, and turn weapons into gifts. Such a genius, if he can¡¯t be used by our Ming Emperor Sect, it would be a great pity. There¡¯s no need to be so picky about a mere outer sect disciple! To win over Yang Chen, we must first show him our magnanimity!¡± ¡°Sect Leader, do you want to win over Yang Chen?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Ming Wendao shouted: ¡°Go and prepare for me. I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be the only ones who want to do this!¡± Thinking of this, he took a deep look at Yang Chen in the Dharma Mirror again. Yang Chen unexpectedly chose to close up, what was he planning? At the same time, in the Yuanshan Sect. Mu Baisheng sat in his chair, smiling and watching Yang Chen in the Dharma Mirror: ¡°This Yang Chen is interesting, very interesting¡­ He even defeated Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s direct disciple Yuanmu.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, shall we prepare now to start the process of winning over Yang Chen?¡± ¡°No hurry, let¡¯s see what this kid is preparing to do in his closed-door training first. Winning him over is definite, but we need to see how much it will cost us to do so! I think as a genius, his value might not be as simple as just defeating Yuanmu just now.¡± Mu Baisheng said to himself. Similarly, in the Canghai Sect¡­ On the Canghai Sect¡¯s main seat, there was a handsome middle-aged man with an amiable, spring breeze-like smile on his face. But upon closer inspection, one could see that his smile was filled with a touch of hypocrisy. This man was none other than Canghai Sect¡¯s current sect leader, He Shangfeng. Next to He Shangfeng sat a mature and beautiful woman. The stunning woman sighed while looking at Yang Chen in the Dharma Mirror. If He Yunxiao were here, he would be unable to remain calm, as this woman was his junior sister, He Qiushui. ¡°Junior Sister, what do you think of this kid?¡± He Shangfeng asked amiably. He Qiushui remained her expression unchanged: ¡°What does Senior Brother think? Over the years, you have hardly paid any attention to the new generation of the sect. If this continues, sooner or later, our Canghai Sect will be worried about the transition between old and new.¡± ¡°Hehe, Junior Sister, you know that your Senior Brother has devoted great efforts to guarding the Guardian Spirit Array, so how can I bother about these things? You have to understand this,¡± He Shangfeng said gently, his eyes full of greed and lust as he looked at the mature woman. He Qiushui exhaled slowly and logically. He Shangfeng should be considered a chivalrous act with a high moral standing for always guarding the Guardian Spirit Array. But she always felt that He Shangfeng and the word ¡°high moral standing¡± didn¡¯t have much connection. ¡°Junior Sister, how do you feel about this kid? If you think this kid can make it, you can completely accept him into your sect.¡± He Shangfeng smiled faintly. ¡°By the way, I will hold an entrance ceremony for him, and combined with our wedding, it would be a double happiness, right¡­¡± He Qiushui¡¯s face went cold: ¡°I think the young man is pretty good, I will accept him into my sect, but as for the matter of marriage, Senior Brother, you don¡¯t need to mention it again.¡± Hearing this, He Shangfeng¡¯s expression changed gradually becoming colder, but soon returned to his original benign state, seemingly affable and not caring, saying, ¡°Junior Sister, are you still missing your big Senior Brother?¡± He Qiushui didn¡¯t speak, just stared intently at Yang Chen with her bright eyes. Because she saw a trace of her big Senior Brother He Yunxiao in Yang Chen.. Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Chapter 276: Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! 1 Chapter 279: Chapter 276: Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! 1 Translator: 549690339 Theoretically, He Yunxiao, her Senior Martial Brother, a figure of unparalleled talent, should not be similar to a child like Yang Chen. However, she indeed felt a shadow similar to her Senior Martial Brother from Yang Chen. This shouldn¡¯t be an illusion. Thinking of He Yunxiao, He Qiu Shui let out a light sigh. Why did her Senior Martial Brother, who was once so dazzling, betray the Human Race and collude with the demonic beasts? Immediately, He Qiu Shui waved her hand: ¡°Wan¡¯er, help me prepare. After this Selection Competition ends, I want to meet this Yang Chen.¡± The young girl behind He Qiu Shui hurriedly replied: ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Zhou Haoran undoubtedly made him the focus of many sects on the viewing platform, and everyone was browsing through information about Yang Chen. ¡°This Yang Chen is actually an Alchemy Genius as well?¡± ¡°Attract.¡± ¡°This kid must be won over!¡± While everyone was discussing, Mu Bai Sheng, the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, stared at Yang Chen and suddenly laughed loudly: ¡°Haha, this kid is interesting, interesting! He¡¯s actually trying to break through to the Fifth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm in this Secret Realm!¡± Many people had noticed this by now. At this moment, Yang Chen really began to breakthrough to the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. With Zhou Yunxi as his protector, Yang Chen devoted himself to his closed-door cultivation, his Martial Arts Cultivation now filled to the brim. After choosing to enter seclusion, he spent only three hours to instantly break through the obstruction and clear his qi, reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level in one breath. Everything was very natural, without any trouble or obstacles. ¡°Success!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face showed joy, as his True Qi was released, having already entered the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. When Yang Chen reached the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, the major sects on the viewing platform, who had initially been calm, began to stir. That¡¯s a joke. How could Yang Chen break through to the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm in such a short time if his foundation was not stable? Everyone should Imow that a so-called ¡°genius¡± who has improved their Martial Arts Cultivation through excessive growth would find it difficult to advance in strength afterward. But Yang Chen effortlessly entered the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, practically shattering the rumor that he had grown by excessive growth. Mb B?ish¨¦ng rubbed his eyebrows and gently said: ¡°Start preparing now, and take him in as our Yuanshan Sect Inner Disciple. Focus on cultivating him¡­Oh, no, this kid hasn¡¯t finished his closed-door cultivation yet.¡± The Elder who was going to start working on winning over Yang Chen widened his eyes. Indeed, Yang Chen¡¯s closed-door cultivation had not yet ended. They only saw Yang Chen holding a smooth, round elixir in his hand. The elixir¡¯s power gradually disappeared as he gripped it, obviously Yang Chen had begun refining it. Among those present, who would be ordinary people? They all had discerning eyes. Looking at the elixir, many people recognized at a glance that it was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. ¡°It¡¯s a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, the elixir that unconditionally raises one Martial Arts Cultivation level in the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°This kid has such exquisite Martial Arts Cultivation at such a young age, and he¡­he hasn¡¯t even taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill before?¡± Using elixirs to enhance Martial Arts Cultivation is not the same as excessive growth. The latter is the method of relying on external things and consuming one¡¯s future to forcibly raise two or three levels of cultivation against the heavens. In contrast, elixirs are just auxiliary, which is why Alchemists exist. Everyone knows about the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, an elixir that can increase one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level. Many people thought that Yang Chen could have such exquisite Martial Arts Cultivation because he had already taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill long ago. In fact, most of the geniuses and direct disciples of the major sects who have come to participate in the Genius Selection Competition will be given such an elixir by the high-level Sect members so that they can raise their Martial Arts Cultivation level by one layer, making a stunning appearance in the genius selection competition, radiant and eye-catching. These major sects have great power, and giving their direct disciples a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is not surprising. On the contrary, it is the outstanding geniuses who have not taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill that are considered strange. But now it seems that Yang Chen really hasn¡¯t taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. ¡°This kid has refined the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and his Qi has increased again. He really hasn¡¯t taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill before, and this is his first time taking it, with obvious effects.¡± Everyone was discussing. Mb B?ish¨¦ng rubbed his eyebrows and laughed bitterly: ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this kid hasn¡¯t taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill before. It¡¯s really surprising. Hurry up and prepare. This kid is good, very good. Well¡­wait, it¡¯s not appropriate for you guys to win him over. I¡¯ll go personally.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, you¡¯re going to personally win over this kid?¡± ¡°Sect Leader, you¡­¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng grinned: ¡°What, is it strange? Hurry up and prepare.¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Leader.¡± Although the elders of the major sects found it strange, they hurried to prepare. Just like Mu Bai Sheng of the Yuanshan Sect, the other major sects were also preparing one after another. Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect was scolded: ¡°When you were supposed to win over Wang Wu, you didn¡¯t do it. Instead, you told me that there was such an outstanding genius in that examination room but claimed the kid was useless?¡± Many of the investigators in Yang Chen¡¯s examination room were also scolded by their sects. Now that Yang Chen has performed so well, will it still be easy to win him over? The Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm¡­ Now that Yang Chen has taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, he directly leaps to become a Sixth-Level expert in the Spirit Martial Realm. This is almost on par with the top geniuses cultivated by the major sects. Zhou Haoran was the happiest of all. Just thinking that Yang Chen could leap into the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm in one go made him extremely excited. Who would dare to have designs on his daughter with a Sixth-Level expert protecting her? That would be seeking death! That¡¯s settled; his daughter¡¯s safety in the Secret Realm is assured! Sure enough, under everyone¡¯s gaze, Yang Chen successfully refined the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and after raising his Martial Arts Cultivation to the Fifth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, his cultivation skyrocketed and directly attacked the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. The difference between this and just now was like heaven and earth. At this moment, Yang Chen opened his eyes after reaching the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm and walked out of the cave. ¡°Yang Chen, what¡­what is your current Martial Arts Cultivation level?¡± Zhou Yunxi watched Yang Chen closing the door after his cultivation ended, staring at him dumbfounded. She suddenly found out that the aura emanating from Yang Chen was no longer something she could compare with. She even found it difficult to see through Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level now.. Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Chapter 277: Distress in Yanhua Pool_l Chapter 280: Chapter 277: Distress in Yanhua Pool_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen grinned: ¡°My martial arts cultivation isn¡¯t important. Speaking of which, another day has passed. There¡¯s only one day left until the end of the Secret Realm Selection Competition, and we¡¯ve collected almost all the Secret Realm Jade we need. We can start heading back now!¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t we going to snatch some more?¡± Zhou Yunxi blinked her big eyes, her face blooming with excitement. The thought of snatching others¡¯ Secret Realm Jades made her extremely excited, even though she wasn¡¯t the one grabbing them. But the feeling was so exhilarating. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°We¡¯ve already collected almost all of the Secret Realm Jades, and together with Yuanmu¡¯s share, we have at least four hundred pieces in our hands now.¡± In fact, he didn¡¯t have that many Secret Realm Jades originally, but with Yuanmu¡¯s, it was a different story. As one of the top masters in this secret realm, Yuanmu had naturally snatched a great number of Secret Realm Jades. Although Yang Chen spared Yuanmu¡¯s life after defeating him, he still took those jades. There were nearly three hundred jades, making Yuanmu quite valuable. Zhou Yunxi pouted: ¡°I have over two hundred pieces now. You¡¯ve snatched them all, and yet you¡¯ve given me so many. Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect that you would be so loyal!¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°When have I ever been your brother? Besides, I promised your father to take care of you, so I won¡¯t break my word. We should get going now.¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi activated their True Qi, soared into the sky, and disappeared on the spot. Just as they approached the exit, Yang Chen suddenly noticed something. Zhou Yunxi also detected it and pointed ahead while chattering excitedly: ¡°It¡¯s our sisters from the Yanhua Pool! Yang Chen, look! Our sisters are fighting with some people.¡± Yang Chen was momentarily stunned and became very interested in the scene unfolding not far away. Indeed, it was exactly as Zhou Yunxi had said. Two groups of people were fighting fiercely ahead, and one of the groups was the female disciples of Yanhua Pool, including MO HuaWu, the disciple of the Luoxing beauty. What Yang Chen found most interesting, however, was that he had unexpectedly run into his old rival, Zhao Xuanwu from the Ziyang Sect, in this narrow encounter! That¡¯s right, these two groups were fighting each other in a fierce battle between the Ziyang Sect and the Yanhua Pool. In the Ziyang Sect group, Zhao Xuanwu was among the leaders, fighting very arrogantly. Due to the difference in numbers, the Yanhua Pool seemed to be at a disadvantage, which led to their quick loss of ground. Many disciples of the Yanhua Pool were injured in the fight, and they were gradually losing their ability to resist the Ziyang Sect. The sight of this made Zhou Yunxi stomp her foot anxiously: ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Chen, you have to help them! The sisters from the Yanhua Pool have been good to me, even though I¡¯ve only joined them for a few days, they really treat me like a sister.¡± Zhou Yunxi was n?lVe and couldn¡¯t tell right from wrong. She thought anyone who smiled at her was good. Moreover, the female disciples of the Yanhua Pool were indeed united, and very few of them had ill intentions. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t consider whether the Yanhua Pool¡¯s treatment of Zhou Yunxi was good or bad. Seeing that they were in trouble, and that his enemy Zhao Xuanwu was also present, Yang Chen was delighted. He was definitely going to help.He had no reason not to help! When he was at his lowest point, the beautiful woman from Yanhua Pool with the last name Luo did not look down on him and instead sought him out three times to win him over. This was a favor Yang Chen could never forget. Moreover, even if the target today was not Yanhua Pool but another sect, he would still help. Not for anything else, but because the opponent was the Ziyang Sect. Thinking of Elder Wu¡¯s sarcastic remarks towards him from Ziyang Sect, a surge of anger welled up within Yang Chen. It was one thing for Elder Wu to look down on him, but not even allowing him to see Yang Caidie? This infuriated Yang Chen. You look down on me? Then I will just show you who exactly is looking down on whom! As he spoke, Yang Chen had already taken out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. At the same time, the numerous female disciples of Yanhua Pool were struggling to hold on, being pushed back step by step under the pressure of many Ziyang Sect disciples. ¡°Senior Sister MO, what should we do?¡± ¡°Yes, Senior Sister MO!¡± MO HuaWu¡¯s face was filled with anger. She shouted, ¡°You despicable scoundrels from Ziyang Sect! Using such a vile excuse to lure our Senior Sister away from the Secret Realm. Our Senior Sister was kind-hearted and easily trusted you. If our Senior Sister were here, you wouldn¡¯t dare to be so arrogant!¡± The Ziyang Sect disciples sneered, ¡°Enough, all you sisters from Yanhua Pool, what¡¯s the use of yelling? Hmph, it¡¯s your Senior Sister Long who admires our Senior Brother Shaoyang, and she was easily deceived with just a few words. Hehe, without Long Huaruo, what can you do?¡± This made MO HuaWu quiver with rage, but she had no words to refute! MO HuaWu was not the top disciple of Yanhua Pool. The top disciple was Long Huaruo, the personal disciple of the Pond Master, and both of them were from the ¡°Hua¡± generation. Like MO HuaWu, Long Huaruo had also reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, but because she had practiced the most orthodox cultivation methods of Yanhua Pool, her strength was much stronger than MO HuaWu¡¯s and she was the main force today. However, the problem was with Long Huaruo. Long Huaruo¡¯s personality was lacking, as she admired the senior disciple of Ziyang Sect, Yuan Shaoyang. MO HuaWu had seen Yuan Shaoyang before, Imowing he had an imposing figure and extraordinary talent, with martial arts cultivation reaching the shocking Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! MO HuaWu had tried to dissuade Long Huaruo, knowing that Yuan Shaoyang was not a reliable man. It would be fine if her senior sister was extremely beautiful, but Yuan Shaoyang was always casting lascivious glances at her, making it clear what kind of person he was. MO HuaWu tried to warn her senior sister many times. But who knew that Long Huaruo was so foolishly infatuated, thinking that Yuan Shaoyang was perfect in every way. As soon as they entered the Secret Realm, Long Huaruo followed him without even exchanging three sentences. She couldn¡¯t be stopped. And now, Long Huaruo had been lured away from the Secret Realm by Yuan Shaoyang. Their combined strength had made it so that they were able to deploy the Flower Spirit Great Formation of Yanhua Pool, ensuring self-preservation while in the Secret Realm. But now? MO HuaWu was struggling, unable to deploy the Flower Spirit Great Formation on her own. Relying solely on Yanhua Pool¡¯s strength was definitely weaker than the meticulously planned Ziyang Sect.. How could they be a match for Ziyang Sect? Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Chapter 278: Rumors about Yang Chen_l Chapter 281: Chapter 278: Rumors about Yang Chen_l Translator: 549690339 Zhao Xuanwu said viciously in front of the numerous disciples of the Ziyang Sect: ¡°Brother Fang, don¡¯t bother with these useless talks. Just rob them of their Secret Realm Jade. Hehe, of course, if you are willing to submit to us and let us take advantage of you, perhaps this Secret Realm Jade matter can be negotiable.¡± The man known as Brother Fang is the leader of the present Ziyang Sect disciples. He is the second direct disciple of the Ziyang Sect¡¯s leader and is the first master after Yuan Shaoyang. At just 18 years old, his martial arts cultivation reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level. Although Brother Fang, also known as Fang Wenhao, didn¡¯t agree with Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s words entirely, his gaze revealed that his intentions were similar to Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s. Why not take advantage when there is one? These Yanhua Pool girls are lovely and enticing. As long as they don¡¯t kill or humiliate them, the Ziyang Sect¡¯s influence will ensure no consequences. How can Yanhua Pool retaliate against them? ¡°So, Sister MO, how are you considering it?¡± Fang Wenhao yawned. To him, these female disciples of Yanhua Pool were already in his grasp, ready to be manipulated. Aside from MO HuaWu, who was more challenging to deal with, the others were not significant threats. MO HuaWu showed anger on her face and scolded: ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Hearing this, Fang Wenhao¡¯s voice suddenly turned cold: ¡°Hehe, since that¡¯s the case, don¡¯t blame us Ziyang Sect for being rude.¡± With that, Fang Wenhao waved his hand suddenly, and in an instant, the disciples of the Ziyang Sect were about to make their move again, launching a final attack on the numerous disciples of Yanhua Pool! The female disciples of Yanhua Pool showed despair, but MO HuaWu clenched her teeth and remained somewhat calm. But all she could do now was remain calm. Although these disciples of Ziyang Sect didn¡¯t dare to kill them, they were bold enough to rob them of their Secret Realm Jade. If they lost the Secret Realm Jade now, with the Secret Realm trip about to end, where would they get another chance to steal it back? Losing the jade meant that they would no longer have the opportunity to participate in the next knockout competition! ¡°Damn it!¡± MO HuaWu gritted her teeth. Although the price was high, she wouldn¡¯t compromise. Yanhua Pool¡¯s foothold in North Mountain County relied on more than just their beauty. However, just as they decided to fight to the death, suddenly, lightning flashed, and the sound of thunder filled the air, enveloping the space. This lightning protected the Yanhua Pool disciples, who were about to counterattack, causing the shocked Ziyang Sect disciples to retreat under Fang Wenhao¡¯s command. Who?¡± The next moment, a young man¡¯s figure gradually appeared. This man was none other than Yang Chen. Zhou Yunxi was beside Yang Chen and, seeing the female disciples of Yanhua Pool, she said repeatedly: ¡°Senior sisters, I called for help! I brought reinforcements, see, Yang Chen is here! With Yang Chen here, you can rest assured, there will be no problems. My big brother is really amazing!¡± Yang Chen chuckled and looked at the female disciples of Yanhua Pool. He casually said, ¡°Miss MO, are you alright?¡± ¡°Yang¡­ Yanz Chen?¡± MO HuaWu¡¯s eves widened, and a flash of iov appeared in her eyes when she saw Yang Chen. She and Yang Chen were in the same Secret Realm, so she was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s adventures in the realm, including his attacks on the Ming Emperor Sect disciples. She also knew that Yang Chen had defeated Yu?nm¨¹. Although surprised, she didn¡¯t have time for that now. Yang Chen¡¯s strength was undoubtedly a great help to Yanhua Pool. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°I heard he almost got engaged to Sister Mo.¡± ¡°Yeah, I heard that too.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense.¡± MO HuaWu stomped her foot shyly, then secretly glanced at Yang Chen. She found that Yang Chen was unmoved and felt somewhat disappointed. For some reason, she was fascinated by this young man who was several years younger than herself. At this moment, Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at the Ziyang Sect disciples. His gaze immediately fell upon Zhao Xuanwu, and he smiled: ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, it¡¯s been a while¡­ Oh, I should say a few days. I hope you¡¯re doing well!¡± Fang Wenhao saw the familiar relationship between Yang Chen and Zhao Xuanwu and asked in a low voice, ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, do you know this person?¡± He hadn¡¯t seen Yang Chen before and didn¡¯t know who he was. However, seeing the lightning Yang Chen released, he knew that he was not going to be easy to deal with. At least, he was definitely a formidable opponent. Now that such a character had appeared, diverting from their plan, Fang Wenhao didn¡¯t want to cause trouble and decided to ask for clarification first. Zhao Xuanwu swallowed hard and said, ¡°Bro¡­ Brother Fang, this kid is Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen?¡± Fang Wenhao gasped. The news about Yang Chen defeating Yu?nm¨¹ had reached him as well. After all, who was Yu?nm¨¹? He was the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s number two genius, with the formidable Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique. Yang Chen was undoubtedly a powerful figure. Realizing this, Fang Wenhao quickly composed himself and said, ¡°Little brother Yang, our Ziyang Sect has no grudges or grievances with you. Today¡¯s matter with Yanhua Pool, if you could pretend not to see it, our Ziyang Sect will personally thank you another day!¡± Hearing this, the girls from Yanhua Pool trembled and looked at Yang Chen, wondering what choice he would make. Yang Chen touched his chin with interest and said with a smile, ¡°Oh? No grudges? Are you sure that I really have no grudges with your Ziyang Sect?¡± Fang Wenhao heard from Yang Chen that there seemed to be some connection between him and Ziyang Sect, so he couldn¡¯t help but turn his gaze to Zhao Xuanwu. Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°There¡¯s no need to ask. The one who has a grudge against me is him. Didn¡¯t you hear him just now disrespectfully calling me a kid? Zhao Xuanwu, I remember a while ago, you told me that I was nothing but an ant that could be crushed at any time. I¡¯m curious, now that I¡¯m standing here, how do you plan to crush me?¡± ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, what the hell is going on?¡± Fang Haoran angrily said. Was Zhao Xuanwu an idiot? He actually wanted to crush Yang Chen. Where did he get the power to do so? Zhao Xuanwu stubbornly said, ¡°Bro¡­ Brother, I do have some old grievances with him. But in my opinion, you don¡¯t have to be afraid of this kid. Most of his recent performance in the Secret Realm is just a rumor.. When I first met him, he was just a trash in the Body Refining Realm!¡± Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Chapter 279: When Have You Ever Left Me a Way Out?_l Chapter 282: Chapter 279: When Have You Ever Left Me a Way Out?_l Translator: 549690339 Fang Haoran, despite his shortcomings, naturally supported his sect¡¯s senior and junior brothers more. Now, looking at Yang Chen, Fang Haoran said solemnly, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve told you that this matter has nothing to do with you. I hope you won¡¯t interfere.¡± ¡°Oh, what if I insist on interfering?¡± Yang Chen said lazily. ¡°Then you better be prepared to leave your life here today. If you dare to meddle in our Ziyang Sect¡¯s affairs, you will pay the price.¡± Angered, Fang Haoran shouted, ¡°Attack him now!¡± Shua shua, the disciples all started to take action. At this moment, there were hardly any disciples left in the Yanhua Pool who possessed fighting strength. Even MO HuaWu had lost a large amount of true Qi in the previous clash, leaving her unable to use even thirty percent of her current strength. It would take only a few people to restrain the female disciples from Yanhua Pool that were here now. As strong as Yang Chen was, Fang Haoran didn¡¯t believe Yang Chen could cause any trouble surrounded by so many people. Taking action immediately, many disciples from the Ziyang Sect swiftly surrounded Yang Chen so he couldn¡¯t escape. Seeing this, the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up, and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear started to sweep. In an instant, sparks of electric light from the spear engulfed the surrounding area in its range! At the same time, Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation in the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm also burst out instantly. True Qi enveloped every part of the surrounding area, leaving everyone present dumbstruck. ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level!¡± No one could help but feel shocked. It didn¡¯t matter if they were female disciples from the Yanhua Pool or disciples from the Ziyang Sect; it was hard for anyone to remain calm. This was no joke; it was the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! As these disciples were feeling shocked, the electric lights, as quick as lightning, struck in an instant, not giving the charging disciples any time to react. The smell of burnt flesh wafted through the air. Looking at the disciples of the Ziyang Sect, their bodies were charred black, as if the lightning had struck them senseless. One by one, the disciples fell from the sky, unconscious¡­ In just a few breaths, dozens of Ziyang Sect disciples awoke to their senses, with only a dozen or so remaining. Seeing this scene, Fang Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, and he swallowed hard. Staring at Yang Chen¡¯s staggering aura and the dozens of fallen disciples, he retreated in horror. MO HuaWu also couldn¡¯t believe what was happening before her eyes. This¡­ Who would believe it? Although Yang Chen had defeated Yuanmu at the beginning, everyone knew Yang Chen was strong! But, even if one was stronger at the Spirit Martial Realm stage, their strength would crumble against a large number of opponents if there wasn¡¯t much difference in their martial arts cultivation level. However¡­ Yang Chen reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and the significance completely changed. Yang Chen left those geniuses behind by a wide margin! Fang Wenhao, filled with a mixture of horror and anger, stared at Yang Chen and yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, you must know that you are making an enemy of our Ziyang Sect!¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. I am making an enemy out of your Ziyang Sect.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold as he held the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and said slowly, ¡°It seems that you are the leader of this group. In that case, I¡¯ll deal with you first!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Chen¡¯s figure flashed. The speed of the Tai Chu Divine Body was fully displayed, coupled with the speed of the Sixth Level in the Spirit Martial Realm. In an instant, he appeared in front of Fang Wenhao. Fang Wenhao¡¯s heart jumped and he exclaimed, ¡°Such a fast speed!¡± He didn¡¯t have time to react and immediately launched his own attack! Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what Fang Wenhao was trying to do. With a flick of his palm, a Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm strike bombarded forth. The huge shadow of an imaginary palm fell from the sky, crashing towards Fang Wenhao. Fang Wenhao¡¯s pupils shrank as he looked at the giant palm and felt the suffocating force coming from the shadow of the imaginary palm. He couldn¡¯t help but feel terrified, suddenly feeling that even if he used all his strength, he couldn¡¯t resist the shadow of this imaginary palm! Boom! Fang Wenhao spat out a mouthful of blood. The spirit weapon granted to him by his sect was unable to block the shadow of the imaginary palm. His entire body retreated uncontrollably, trying to escape. But at the moment he tried to flee, a flash of electric light flickered around his body. The numbing electric shocks instantly restrained him. Yang Chen firmly held him and completely overpowered him, rendering him defenseless. The entire process only lasted a few breaths. The gap was too great. It was normal. When Yang Chen was at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, he could defeat Yuanmu, who was at the Fifth Level, and Yuanmu¡¯s skills were far superior to those of Fang Wenhao. Despite this, Yang Chen still defeated him. Now, having reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, the improvement in his martial arts cultivation level also directly increased his attack power. Neither the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm nor the lightning power he could borrow from the Heavenly Thunder Origin could be compared to what he had when he was at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. His encounters with the Fifth Level of Spirit Martial Realm naturally changed the meaning entirely. At this moment, Yang Chen fiercely gripped Fang Wenhao, not showing a shred of mercy. ¡°I heard you just said you wanted to kill me?¡± ¡°Ah, Yang Chen, I was just speaking recklessly just now. You mustn¡¯t take me seriously. If you want the Secret Realm Jade, I¡¯ll give it to you. Just don¡¯t kill me!¡± Fang Wenhao swallowed nervously, only now remembering. Yang Chen dared to rob the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect for their Secret Realm Jades. They must be joking. They didn¡¯t even dare to rob his Ziyang Sect, did they? If he angered Yang Chen, who was to say that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t kill him? If he were to die so unjustly, he wouldn¡¯t be able to enjoy his promising future. Fang Wenhao, caring less about his dignity at this moment, hurriedly pleaded for mercy. Yang Chen saw that Fang Wenhao had no courage at all and really had no intention of killing him. Seeing that the other party was willing to hand over the Secret Realm Jade voluntarily, he snorted coldly, searched Fang Wenhao¡¯s storage bag, and drew out the Secret Realm Jade. He had no interest in the other¡¯s treasures, and left the spirit stones and spirit weapons untouched. ¡°Alright, you can go now.¡± Yang Chen said bluntly, ¡°Besides, I want all of you to hand over the Secret Realm Jades, and then go wherever you want!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­ you have to leave us a way out!¡± Fang Wenhao cried out anxiously. If the Secret Realm Jades from his junior brothers remained, he could still enter the knockout competition. But Yang Chen actually wanted to seize the Secret Realm Jades from his junior brothers too? Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°Leave you a way out¡­ haha, Ziyang Sect, Fang Wenhao, if you want to know, you better go back and ask that Elder surnamed Wu from your sect. It¡¯s as difficult as climbing to the sky for me, Yang Chen, to see my sister, all because of your Ziyang Sect.. When have you ever given me a way out?¡± Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Chapter 280: Yanhua Pool’s Invitation 1 Chapter 283: Chapter 280: Yanhua Pool¡¯s Invitation 1 Translator: 549690339 The greatest pain in this world is the separation of family! How could Elder Wu be so ruthless, covering him with the label of a ¡°commoner¡± and not allowing him to see his own sister? His sister was a disciple under Elder Wu. If Elder Wu didn¡¯t let go and continued to obstruct, how could he possibly see his sister? Since it was like this, what was there left to say between him and Elder Wu? Today, he would make Elder Wu see clearly from the viewing platform outside how he, a commoner, could force the Ziyang Sect into a hopeless situation. He had no choice. If he didn¡¯t do this, who knew if Elder Wu would put a commoner¡¯s hat on him again? Fang Wenhao was furious in his heart, but Yang Chen¡¯s strength was out there. How could he dare to resist? Hearing this, he could only order his people: ¡°Bring out the Secret Realm Jade.¡± ¡°Alright, you all can go now. Oh, this Zhao Xuanwu must stay.¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice. Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuanwu felt a sudden chill in his heart. As for Fang Haoran, he merely gave Zhao Xuanwu a cold glance. Zhao Xuanwu was just an ordinary Inner Disciple within the sect, and his status was naturally worlds apart from Fang Haoran¡¯s. If it wasn¡¯t for the grudge between Yang Chen and him, Yang Chen might not have been so ruthless. He certainly wouldn¡¯t help Zhao Xuanwu anymore. ¡°Senior Brother, you, you can¡¯t just leave me behind,¡± Zhao Xuanwu, seeing that Fang Wenhao had no intention of caring about him, became completely anxious. Fang Wenhao didn¡¯t even look at Zhao Xuanwu, waving his hand and saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± He naturally knew who Elder Wu was. Upon returning, he really needed to ask his master how Elder Wu had offended Yang Chen. If it wasn¡¯t for the Wu Elder, would he have been forced into this situation? If it wasn¡¯t for Elder Wu, would the many geniuses of the Ziyang Sect have ended up in such a miserable state? In an instant, the disciples of the Ziyang Sect left in a mighty procession. As for the female disciples of the Yanhua Pool, their hearts bloomed with joy, their beautiful eyes staring at Yang Chen, each showing a hint of admiration in their gaze. The strong light in their eyes revealed their true feelings, making it clear to even a fool what they were thinking. MO HuaWu appeared calm, but at this moment, her heart¡¯s defenses crumbled like a collapsing wall, and her gaze toward Yang Chen gradually turned affectionate. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t notice this. He carefully looked at Zhao Xuanwu, standing there with his hands behind his back, calmly saying, ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, I remember that you once said I was just an ant that could be crushed at any time. Now, I am standing in front of you, and I want to see how you plan to crush this ant.¡± Zhao Xuanwu gulped down his saliva, wanting to escape, but when he thought of Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying speed, he immediately wilted. What on earth was going on? Why? Why could a mere Body Refining Realm kid from the Great Wilderness reach the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm in such a short time? Why, compared to Yang Chen, shouldn¡¯t he be the Imperial Scion instead? He originally thought that Yang Chen¡¯s emergence from the Great Wilderness and arrival in Beishan Main City was already unbelievable enough.The opponent reaching the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm is already the limit. That¡¯s already a great reward given by Heaven to an insignificant ant. However, the reality is hard for him to accept. Yang Chen didn¡¯t speak, but deeply looked at Zhao Xuanwu. After a while, he said, ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, I¡¯m too lazy to do anything to you. I just want to know how my sister is doing in the Ziyang Sect. If you answer well, I¡¯ll let bygones be bygones in the future. If you dare not tell the truth, you know the consequences. I dare to snatch your Secret Realm Jade, so I don¡¯t mind taking your life!¡± Zhao Xuanwu no longer posed any threat to him. It is normal for the other party to be young and arrogant. Today, after showing the difference between him and Zhao Xuanwu, he believes that Zhao Xuanwu will understand some truths. He¡¯s not the kind of aggressive person. Now he just wants to know the current situation of his sister. At this moment, how can Zhao Xuanwu deny Yang Chen¡¯s courage? He hurriedly said, ¡°Sister Caeddie is living a good life in the Ziyang Sect. She has the innate Moon-gathering Divine Body, which can communicate with the divine power of the moonlight at night, making her truly unique. Her Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. She is now the treasure under my master¡¯s name¡­ How could she not be living a good life?¡± Zhao Xuanwu also felt wronged. Comparatively speaking, it is clearly him who is not living a good life. He originally wanted to make things difficult for Yang Caidie. Who would have known that Yang Caidie¡¯s talent is so extraordinary? Now, up and down in the sect, even the Ziyang Sect Sect Master treats Yang Caidie exceptionally well. On the other hand, he was originally favored by his master, but now he is neglected by him. There¡¯s nothing he could do. The Moon-gathering Divine Body has the innate ability to communicate with the moonlight divine power, allowing the divine power to enter the body and enhance Martial Arts Cultivation. This kind of person may not be able to improve their Martial Arts Cultivation much during the day, but once it¡¯s night, the Cultivation increase can¡¯t be stopped! In just less than half a year after entering the sect, Yang Caidie forcibly improved two levels of Martial Arts Cultivation, reaching the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm. Of course, when compared to Yang Chen¡­ What kind of monsters are these siblings? Seeing Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s expression, Yang Chen could tell that the other party was not lying just by analyzing it carefully. He also saw that Zhao Xuanwu was a person with ill intentions but no guts, so he let his guard down and sternly said, ¡°My sister is not in this Secret Realm?¡± ¡°No, Sister Caeddie and a group of other Ziyang Sect disciples have entered other Secret Realms. I¡­ I¡¯m telling the truth, you must believe me, Yang Chen.¡± Zhao Xuanwu was extremely nervous. Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Alright, hand over the Secret Realm Jade, and you can leave!¡± How could Zhao Xuanwu hesitate? Seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have much intention to cause him trouble, he hurriedly handed over the Secret Realm Jade and fled without looking back! With his thoughts in his heart, Yang Chen knew that his sister was living well in the Ziyang Sect. He put his mind at ease. After counting the Secret Realm Jades he got on this trip to the Secret Realm, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. His gains were quite impressive. As he was lost in thought, MO HuaWu led a group of Yanhua Pool disciples forward gently, and MO HuaWu softly said, ¡°On behalf of all the sisters in Yanhua Pool, I thank Young Master Yang for your great kindness.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen quickly said, ¡®Miss MO, you don¡¯t have to be like this. Your Family Master is also one of my elders and has shown me kindness. Helping you is what I should do.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the case, if it weren¡¯t for you, we might not even be able to pass the Selection Competition today. This would be the least of our worries, being wronged is the worst.¡± The girls all muttered, their eyes full of admiration for Yang Chen. MO HuaWu also said, ¡°Young Master Yang, if you have time, be sure to visit our Yanhua Pool more often.. All the sisters of Yanhua Pool will definitely welcome you with open arms and celebrations!¡± Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Chapter 281: Purple Sun Sect Sect Master’s Furious Rage_l Chapter 284: Chapter 281: Purple Sun Sect Sect Master¡¯s Furious Rage_l Translator: 549690339 Not only within the Secret Realm, but also outside, the Ziyang Sect and Yanhua Pool were confrontational. If it weren¡¯t for the rules in place, and upon seeing the young ladies of Yanhua Pool almost being wronged, the people of Yanhua Pool on the viewing platform would have already torn apart their faces and taken action against the Ziyang Sect! However, with the sudden ups and downs in the situation, the elders and pond masters on the viewing platform of Yanhua Pool initially thought that their girls would be at a disadvantage. Suddenly, Yang Chen appeared and directly reversed the battlefield. This caused many sect forces who had been watching for a good laugh to be dumbstruck and speechless. Yang Chen single-handedly completed the reversal of the situation, saving Yanhua Pool from the water and fire, and instead, the people of Ziyang Sect were injured or fled in a miserable state! This finally allowed the Yanhua Pool¡¯s master and elders to vent their anger. Now that there was no more face to speak of with the Ziyang Sect, the Master of the Yanhua Pool naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite and sneered, ¡°Yan Ziming, how does the saying go? Stealing a chicken only to lose a handful of rice. Haha, the loss your Ziyang Sect suffered this time is quite severe. It seems that even your direct disciples will struggle to pass this knockout competition!¡± Ziyang Sect was naturally the angriest party at the moment. They had already firmly grasped victory and could have absolutely inflicted heavy losses on many disciples of Yanhua Pool. The Secret Realm Jade would have been theirs, and their performance in the selection competition would have been unparalleled. However, with this sudden reversal, the Ziyang Sect didn¡¯t only end up with nothing but also failed to gain any benefits. This made the sect master of Ziyang Sect, Yan Ziming, look terrible. He scolded, ¡°Hmph, Madam Cao, since you¡¯ve taken advantage of the situation, stop blabbering so much. We, Ziyang Sect, admit our loss!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool¡¯s face turned cold and no longer paid any attention to Yan Ziming¡¯s words. After a while, the Pond Master finally calmed down her anger and spoke gently, ¡°Today, Yang Chen has helped our Yanhua Pool a lot. In the future, our Yanhua Pool will definitely treat him as a distinguished guest. If Yang Chen ever visits our Yanhua Pool, make sure to serve him well. Did you all hear that?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Understood.¡± These Yanhua Pool elders were grateful to Yang Chen. If it hadn¡¯t been for Yang Chen¡¯s help, it would have been difficult for them to pass the Selection Competition. The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool sighed with relief, ¡°Elder Luo, it¡¯s all thanks to your good relationship with Yang Chen that we were able to get his help. If you hadn¡¯t shown him the sincerity of our Yanhua Pool, which sets us apart from other sects, he might not have helped us.¡± The beautiful woman surnamed Luo couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved at this moment. If she had shown the same disdain towards Yang Chen as Elder Yu for his apparent misinformation and excessive growth in Martial Arts Cultivation, would Yang Chen have helped Yanhua Pool? Many geniuses receive help at a young age and will repay their benefactors when they grow up. Fortunately, she won the bet, and the return came faster than anticipated. Of course, while feeling secretly delighted in her heart, the beautiful woman surnamed Luo wouldn¡¯t show it on her face. She knew the social etiquette well and repeatedly bowed her hands, saying, ¡°The pond master overpraises me. Actually, part of the reason Yang Chen helped us, Yanhua Pool, is because of Zhou Yunxi, the girl from the Zhou Family. Their relationship is not shallow, and Yunxi is ours. Yang Chen mainly helped our Yanhua Pool because of Yunxi¡¯s face.¡± Seeing that the beautiful woman surnamed Luo didn¡¯t boast about her accomplishment, the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool nodded in satisfaction. She pondered for a moment, ¡°Regardless, I will remember Elder Luo¡¯s contribution. By the way, hmph, call Huaruo over for me!¡± Long Huazuo, her direct disciple. One of the main reasons why Yanhua Pool encountered such a disaster in the Secret Realm was due to Long Huazuo. If it weren¡¯t for Long Huazuo¡¯s admiration for the Purple Sun Sect¡¯s senior disciple Yuan Shaoyang and his easy deception, how could such a thing happen? ¡°Pond Master, please don¡¯t blame Huaruo. She is still young, and the matter has already passed. Moreover, it¡¯s not something Huaruo intended to cause, so please don¡¯t blame her for it.¡± ¡°Yes, Pond Master¡­¡± The Yanhua Pool was very united. Although Long Huazuo made a huge mistake, the incident had already passed. Seeing the Pond Master¡¯s anger, the elders nearby were worried about other complications and hurriedly intervened. However, the Yanhua Pool¡¯s Pond Master showed no signs of backing down and coldly replied, ¡°Hmph, do you really think this girl didn¡¯t know about the Ziyang Sect¡¯s conspiracy? How could she not know? I¡¯ve been watching her grow up since she was a child, and how can I not know her character? Hmph, in order to please a man, she actually threw her own sect to the wind, what use do I have for such a disciple? Call her over!¡± The pond master¡¯s anger had fully erupted, clenched teeth and anger burning in her chest. While the Yanhua Pool was angry, the angriest of all was still the Ziyang Sect. Compared to them, the Ziyang Sect¡¯s sect master was currently experiencing a real outburst of anger. He watched everything that happened inside the Secret Realm from the viewing platform, and it was clear that Yang Chen held a grudge against their Ziyang Sect. Without this grudge, Yang Chen might not have been so ruthless towards Ziyang Sect! Thinking of such a genius having such a deep hatred for their Ziyang Sect, Yan Ziming¡¯s anger burned in his chest. He looked around and said solemnly, ¡°The teachings of our Ziyang Sect say that when encountering a genius, we must do our best to win them over. Even if they cannot be used by us, we must not make them our enemies. If we are to make them our enemies, we must spare no effort to kill them. Who can tell me what happened? What¡¯s the deal with Yang Chen and our Ziyang Sect? And what about his older sister?¡± Seeing Yan Ziming so furious, Elder Wu, who was hiding in a corner, swallowed hard, her eyes flickering with fear. She was really scared. The main culprit behind Yang Chen¡¯s actions today was entirely due to her. Thinking back to when she offered Yang Chen just an Outer Sect status, she even wanted to slap herself. ¡°Sect Master, Yang Chen¡¯s surname is Yang¡­ His older sister should also be surnamed Yang, and it seems that the only female disciple surnamed Yang in Ziyang Sect is Yang Caidie, under Elder Wu¡­¡± Someone asked. Hearing about Yang Caidie, Yan Ziming nodded in approval, clearly remembering her. He said, ¡°Yang Caidie is one of our Ziyang Sect¡¯s key talents. Elder Wu, tell me the situation. You took Yang Caidie as your disciple, but what about Yang Chen? He¡¯s her younger brother, and our Ziyang Sect should be the first to get close to him.. But you¡¯re telling me that Yang Chen, as Yang Caidie¡¯s younger brother, is in conflict with our Ziyang Sect? What¡¯s going on?¡± Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: Chapter 282: Three Hundred and TwentyOne Pieces 1 Chapter 285: Chapter 282: Three Hundred and TwentyOne Pieces 1 Translator: 549690339 Yan Ziming stared intensely at Elder Wu, curious about what the hell he was doing. No one could remain calm in this situation. Yang Caidie is Yang Chen¡¯s older sister. Logically speaking, Yang Chen should be close to Ziyang Sect. But now? It seemed that Yang Chen had become an enemy of Ziyang Sect due to his sister. The genius who should have belonged to their Ziyang Sect was now their enemy. Who wouldn¡¯t be angry? The Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! His own personally trained disciple, Yan Ziming, had struggled to reach the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of eighteen. There was only one such person under the age of eighteen in the entire Ziyang Sect. Yang Chen had reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at just fifteen years old. Who wouldn¡¯t want to win over such talent? Elder Wu looked at the furious sect leader and felt a chill run down his spine. He didn¡¯t dare to hide anything anymore and spilled everything out. When he finished speaking, Elder Wu even started to cry: ¡°Sect Leader, I¡­ At that time, I just thought he was a waste, and I didn¡¯t want him to get close to Caidie and shake her firm martial arts heart. But who could have thought that this kid would have such talent? He was just at the Body Refining Realm not long ago, but now he¡¯s reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± ¡°Stupid pig, are you an idiot?¡± Yan Ziming barked in anger, ¡°What kind of body does Yang Caidie have? Did you treat Yang Chen as an outer sect disciple because of Caidie¡¯s sake? Did you look down on Yang Chen or Yang Caidie? Are you giving a disciple of a genius not inferior to Caidie the identity of an outer sect disciple?¡± Yan Ziming got up quickly, feeling the urge to slap Elder Wu to death. What the hell was Elder Wu? There were countless elders like him, who reached the Third or Fourth Level of the Origin Martial Realm, in their Ziyang Sect. But what about geniuses like Yang Caidie and Yang Chen? Wouldn¡¯t their future prospects be limited to the Third or Fourth Level of the Origin Martial Realm? The core strength of their sect was the experts at the Peak of the Origin Martial Realm and the Half-step True Martial Realm. Elder Wu had not only offered Yang Chen the status of an outer sect disciple, but he had also¡­ Yan Ziming pointed at Elder Wu and cursed loudly, ¡°When the siblings wanted to see each other, you forcibly separated them. Heh, well done, Elder Wu. Let me tell you, if Yang Chen really bears a grudge against our Ziyang Sect because of this, I will hold you responsible.¡± Several other elders who were close to Elder Wu hurried to mediate the situation. This made Elder Wu tremble. She suddenly thought of her own disciple, Yang Caidie. She knew that only Yang Caidie could help her calm Yan Ziming¡¯s anger. She had to make sure Yang Caidie met with Yang Chen as soon as possible. ¡°No matter what, we must try to win over Yang Chen. After all, his sister is in our Ziyang Sect. Considering his sister¡¯s sake, it is highly likely that Yang Chen would choose our Ziyang Sect.¡± After venting his anger, Yan Ziming calmly analyzed the situation. It had to be said that Yang Chen¡¯s display of power after entering the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm had indeed left many sects dumbfounded and reinforced their determination to recruit him. With his strength alone, he nearly defeated all the inner sect and outer sect disciples of a sect. Who could ignore such power? And the key was that Yang Chen still had many secrets! What a joke! You said Yang Chen had a Third-grade Talent Bone? How could that be possible! Even a fool could see now that Yang Chen was far more than just a third-class talent. As time went by, the results of the Secret Realm Trip gradually emerged. One genius after another emerged from the Secret Realm Teleport Array, soon forming a dense crowd. However, upon closer inspection, it was clear that there were fewer people who came out compared to the number of people who went in.This wasn¡¯t a strange occurrence. Although everyone would show some restraint during the fight for the Secret Realm, there were still some young people with fierce personalities who would not hold back, and they would kill their opponents in the process. This kind of event would appear more or less in the three major Secret Realms. Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi had already come out of the Secret Realm by now, and after scanning their surroundings, they estimated that there were about 10% fewer people in the crowd of over ten thousand. Steward Feng in midair slowly said, ¡°The Secret Realm trip has reached its double-hour, and it seems that everyone who should have come out has come out. The Secret Realm Teleport Array can be shut down now. Hearing this, the geniuses handed over their Secret Realm Jade one after another, their blood boiling with excitement. Yang Chen stood in the line, not interested in the so-called Purple Gold Pavilion, and thus naturally not caring about the ranking of the Secret Realm Jade either. As for the Secret Realm Jade, he and Zhou Yunxi had split it fifty-fifty. Each of them had at least more than three hundred pieces. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know if this score would get them any ranking. ¡°MO Wenshan, four Secret Realm Jade pieces, proceed to the next knockout round!¡± ¡°Chao Zhong, three Secret Realm Jade pieces, proceed to the next knockout round!¡± ¡°Yun Fei, one Secret Realm Jade piece¡­ if you do not have enough Secret Realm Jade pieces, don¡¯t bother coming to me to hand them in,¡± said the old man. Seeing the idiots who didn¡¯t have enough Secret Realm Jade pieces still wanted to come forward to hand them in, the examiners who were responsible for collecting the Secret Realm Jade shouted angrily. Everyone knew the rule. If you didn¡¯t have enough Secret Realm Jade pieces, just roll away gracefully and don¡¯t waste time. ¡°Wang Luyang, thirty-two Secret Realm Jade pieces!¡± Upon seeing such a large number of Secret Realm Jade pieces, the crowd couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Following that, Yang Chen stepped forward and took out his Secret Realm Jade pieces with a whoosh. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s amount of Secret Realm Jade pieces, the examiner was stunned for a moment, then his soul swept away and he swallowed a mouthful of saliva, ¡°Yang Chen, three hundred and twenty-one Secret Realm Jade pieces!¡± ¡°Three hundred and twenty-one Secret Realm Jade pieces?¡± ¡°Heavens!¡± ¡°Who is this person? How could he have obtained so many Secret Realm Jade pieces? I¡¯ve never heard of him before.¡± Upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying amount of Secret Realm Jade pieces, the other geniuses in the competition gasped in shock. But what shocked them even more was the scene that followed. When Zhou Yunxi, who was right behind Yang Chen, excitedly took out her Secret Realm Jade pieces as well, the examiner was stunned for a moment, counted the amount, and found that it was exactly the same as Yang Chen¡¯s. ¡°Zhou Yunxi, three hundred and twenty-one Secret Realm Jade pieces!¡± The exact same number, not even a little bit different. Even a fool would know there was something fishy going on. These geniuses didn¡¯t know what the specific problem was, but the sect forces on the viewing platform did. Yang Chen had given half of the obtained Secret Realm Jade pieces to Zhou Yunxi. Otherwise, if Yang Chen had been a bit stingier, he would have definitely gotten much more than that amount of Secret Realm Jade pieces.. Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Chapter 283: Who Should Be the First Place? Chapter 286: Chapter 283: Who Should Be the First Place? 1 Translator: 549690339 The most moved was undoubtedly the Zhou Family. Zhou Haoran almost wanted to cry. He just wanted his girl to enter the knockout competition. Even if she didn¡¯t make it to the knockout, as long as she didn¡¯t encounter any problems or injuries, everything would be fine. But now? Yang Chen had given half of his Secret Realm Jade to Zhou Yunxi. Over three hundred pieces of Secret Realm Jade, it was hard to imagine what kind of place Zhou Yunxi could achieve. Indeed, Yang Chen had given half of his Secret Realm Jade to Zhou Yunxi. He wasn¡¯t really interested in the Purple Gold Pavilion, so as long as he had enough Secret Realm Jade, it would suffice. Therefore, he didn¡¯t think too much about it, giving half of what he got to Zhou Yunxi, splitting it equally between the two of them. The time for recording the number of Secret Realm Jades didn¡¯t last long, as most geniuses were eliminated, and they naturally left in disappointment when they realized they didn¡¯t have enough. The number of geniuses who managed to gather enough Secret Realm Jades and successfully enter the knockout competition was very small, with only four to five hundred people left out of more than ten thousand geniuses. The remaining four to five hundred people handed in their Secret Realm Jade, and the North Mountain Main City was currently discussing the matter, sorting out the results based on the number of the Secret Realm Jade collected. In about the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Steward Feng said loudly, ¡°Now I will announce the top ten in the number of Secret Realm Jades acquired!¡± ¡°First place, Lu Yihan, with 547 pieces!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Lu Yihan, a genius personally nurtured by North Mountain Main City!¡± ¡°North Mountain Main City is truly the hegemon of North Mountain County. Lu Yihan, the genius they personally cultivated, is said to have reached the peak of Martial Arts Cultivation, which is hard to estimate.¡± ¡°As expected, North Mountain Main City has a deep foundation. The geniuses cultivated by them are indeed superior, collecting more than 500 pieces, it¡¯s just unbelievable!¡± Listening to the discussion, Yang Chen was very curious about Lu Yihan, not about his number of Secret Realm Jades, but about the fact that Lu Yihan was a genius personally cultivated by North Mountain Main City. This meant that Lu Yihan must have an astonishing talent. ¡°Second place, Shao Changkong, with 521 pieces of Secret Realm Jade!¡± ¡°Shao Changkong is the direct disciple of the Sect Leader of Canghai Sect!¡± ¡°It seems the Three Hegemons are still powerful. The geniuses they cultivate are indeed not comparable to the Six Sects. My father once said that it was the same in the previous competition. The geniuses cultivated by the Three Hegemons always took the lead, and it was too difficult for ordinary geniuses to surpass the martial arts geniuses.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Shao Changkong, He Shangfeng¡¯s direct disciple? It seemed that he had to pay more attention to this person. ¡°Third place, Yuan Shaoyang, 490 pieces!¡± When these words fell, there was a commotion in the whole scene. ¡°Wasn¡¯t Yuan Shaoyang a direct disciple of Ziyang Sect?¡± Unexpectedly, the third place was not a direct disciple of Yuanshan Sect? ¡°It¡¯s strange in this competition, is the third place not a disciple of Yuanshan Sect?¡± Seeing this result, the people of Yuanshan Sect were all disheartened. In contrast, Ziyang Sect was much happier, with the whole sect celebrating, especially Yan Ziming, who touched his chin. Although he verbally told the congratulators to concede, the joy in his eyes was so obvious that he couldn¡¯t hide it even if he wanted to. As one of the Six Sects¡¯ forces, who wouldn¡¯t want to surDass the Three Hegemons? Next, the fourth place was, unsurprisingly, the genius of Yuanshan Sect. For Yuanshan Sect, this was already a difficult result to accept. Because Yuanshan Sect was one of the Three Hegemons, yet they were now surpassed by Ziyang Sect, falling to fourth place in the Secret Realm Jade collection. Although this didn¡¯t necessarily mean that Yuanshan Sect was weaker than Ziyang Sect, it was true that Yuanshan Sect was being overshadowed by them. As a member of the Three Hegemons, they couldn¡¯t accept being suppressed by others. Following that, the fifth and sixth places were gradually determined, which were the direct disciples of Ming Emperor Sect and Taotu Sect, respectively. ¡°I wonder who will be the seventh¡­¡± As everyone was pondering, Steward Feng frowned, seeming a little troubled. Then he said, ¡°Yang Chen, Zhou Yunxi, tied for seventh place, each having 321 pieces of Secret Realm Jade!¡± ¡°What? Tied for seventh place!¡± ¡°How could that be possible?¡± ¡°Both of them actually got the same number of Secret Realm Jades, if they both got three to five pieces, that¡¯s one thing, but to enter the top ten, the number of Secret Realm Jades is actually very difficult to equal.¡± In fact, Steward Feng was the most troubled. Because ranking was difficult. There was no such case before, who would have split the Secret Realm Jade they got with someone else, like Yang Chen? As a result, the eighth, ninth, and tenth places were also determined. Steward Feng, with his hands behind his back, announced the end of the list: ¡°Our promise from North Mountain Main City remains unchanged. Whoever gets into the top ten will have the opportunity to enter the Purple Gold Pavilion of our North Mountain Main City for consultation. Since there are eleven people in the top ten this time, the eleven people we just named will enter the Purple Gold Pavilion. Three days later, someone from North Mountain Main City will invite you. At that time, the first place winner will have the chance to learn three Cultivation Methods, while the second and third place will have the chance to learn two. The rest will only be able to learn one Cultivation Method!¡± Hearing this, Zhou Yunxi was suddenly overjoyed: ¡°That¡¯s great, Yang Chen, I really have to thank you this time. By the way, Yang Chen, you seem like you don¡¯t care about the Purple Gold Pavilion; it contains the most orthodox techniques, passed down from the Royal Family!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes: ¡°Listen slowly, Steward Feng hasn¡¯t finished speaking yet.¡± Steward Feng said loudly, ¡°Alright, those who have handed in more than three pieces of Secret Realm Jade, good luck in the selection competition. The knockout competition will begin ten days later. Remember to be there on time!¡± As soon as his voice fell, Steward Feng¡¯s figure flickered, and he disappeared like a bubble with a pop. In an instant, the various sects were all discussing the situation, beginning to talk about the top few people who obtained the Secret Realm Jade this time. But for the various sects, the person they discussed the most was undoubtedly the biggest dark horse this time, Yang Chen! Others might not know it, but they, who sat in the viewing platform and watched every move in the secret realm, had the clearest understanding of who should be the first place in the Secret Realm Jade collecting round. The first place should be Yang Chen. Because of the half Yang Chen had given to Zhou Yunxi. How much do two of 321 make? Six hundred and forty-two Secret Realm Jades had been split five to five, nurturmg anotner top ten contenaer. It weren¡¯t ror yang cnen giving Lnou Yunxi such a quantity, as long as Yang Chen was a little stingier, the first place in the Secret Realm Jade collection would have been his. A genius from nowhere suppressed the one cultivated by North Mountain Main City, this.. It was almost unimaginable! Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Chapter 284: Yuanshan Sect Leader’s Visit_l Chapter 287: Chapter 284: Yuanshan Sect Leader¡¯s Visit_l Translator: 549690339 When Yang Chen returned to his residence, he could almost foresee the various sects coming to recruit him. If his performance wasn¡¯t enough to attract these sects and they still thought that he had improved his Martial Arts Cultivation through excessive growth methods, then those sects would greatly disappoint him. After returning to his residence with Zhou Haoran, Yang Chen thought for a while and directly said to Zhou Haoran: ¡®Master Zhou, do me a favor!¡± Zhou Haoran hadn¡¯t had a chance to thank Yang Chen yet, and now that he heard Yang Chen asking for help, he naturally stepped forward and decisively said: ¡°You just tell me what you need, as long as I, Zhou Haoran, can do it, I will definitely not hesitate!¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Very simple, when those sects come to visit me later, you should stop them. Let them come in one by one!¡± He had learned his lesson before. When those sects come in one by one, scrambling to offer conditions, it was very easy to offend people. Although he was not afraid of offending people, he wouldn¡¯t want to cause more enemies for himself for no reason. ¡°No problem.¡± Zhou Haoran saw this was an easy task and agreed without a second thought: ¡°Those sects do have some rules. I will stop them for you, and they won¡¯t rush in due to their status.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, thank you, Master Zhou!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands and then entered the room. He instructed Gu Mingyue to clean up the room and courtyard so as not to appear too shabby when those people from the Major Sects arrived. These sect members arrived much faster than he had anticipated. The first to arrive was a middle-aged man dressed in a green robe with an extremely strong aura. He came straight here, got Zhou Haoran¡¯s permission, and went directly into the courtyard prepared by Yang Chen. ¡°Senior, please take a seat!¡± Seeing the extraordinary middle-aged man, Yang Chen paused for a moment and knew that he was an important person. Not daring to neglect, he gestured with his hands, and performed the junior etiquette perfectly. The middle-aged man smiled lightly and sat down gently: ¡®Yang Chen, my friend, can you guess my identity?¡± Yang Chen pondered for a moment: ¡°Senior, you should be the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect.¡± ¡°Ah? You recognize me?¡± The man laughed. He was indeed the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect, Mb B?ish¨¦ng. Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Then how did you guess my identity?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng asked slowly. ¡°How can you tell that I¡¯m the Sect Leader just by that? What if I¡¯m just an Elder or something?¡± Mil B?ish¨¦ng asked with curiosity because Yang Chen was very confident, and it was a kind of absolute confidence that he was the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect! Yang Chen smirked: ¡°As a junior, I still have some self-confidence. If only an Elder was sent, it would only mean that my performance and talent were not good enough, and not strong enough. However, I think I¡¯ve shown enough value for you to come personally. The most important thing is¡­ your demeanor, which is incomparable to that of an Elder.¡± Hearing this, Mb B?ish¨¦ng laughed heartily without any embarrassment. His laughter was full of satisfaction. Mb B?ish¨¦ng firmly said: ¡®Yang Chen, you are indeed talented. If I had some doubts at first, now that I have met you, I find my doubts were unnecessary. You do deserve my personal visit here today! You¡¯re right, I am indeed the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect. As for my intention, I believe you know.¡± Yang Chen nodded: ¡°Senior wants me to join Yuanshan Sect?¡± ¡°As long as you are willing, I can make you the next Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect right away.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng made a shocking statement. Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened. He knew that Mil B?ish¨¦ng could offer very generous conditions to recruit him. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that Mb B?ish¨¦ng would offer him the position of Young Sect Master right away. This was almost¡­ There were hardly any conditions that could be higher than what Mb B?ish¨¦ng had offered him. ¡°Senior should have his own Direct Disciple. How can you be so determined to appoint me as the Young Sect Master?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. ¡°My disciple is not qualified enough.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng said slowly: ¡°His temperament, talent, and strength are not enough. Although I had wanted to make him the next Sect Leader, he is still lacking.¡± ¡°Senior thinks I can?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin. Mb B?ish¨¦ng calmly said: ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t think so. However, after meeting you, I feel that you have the qualifications. For me, sometimes it takes just a few breaths to determine something about a person.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen held Mb B?ish¨¦ng in even higher esteem. This man had a certain breadth of mind and tolerance. Who could be so decisive in making someone a Young Sect Master right away? It was a decision that ordinary people would find hard to make. In his eyes, this was not arbitrary but a kind of demeanor. Yuanshan Sect was not one of the Six Sects. As the Sect Leader of such a huge sect, how could he make casual choices? With this in mind, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°What do you think about my condition, Yang Chen, my friend?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng asked simply and clearly. Instead of answering in a hurry, Yang Chen said with a smile: ¡°Ming Yue, serve tea to this senior.¡± Gu Mingyue couldn¡¯t slack off and hurriedly poured tea for Mb B?ish¨¦ng. Mb B?ish¨¦ng held the tea and looked at Yang Chen with a half-smile. Yang Chen had not served tea at the beginning when he had just arrived. It was only now that tea was served, and his intention was quite obvious. This young Yang Chen had quite clear thoughts. Yang Chen knew that Mb B?ish¨¦ng was a smart man and didn¡¯t beat around the bush at this moment: ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not too late for senior to wait until the Knockout Competition to see my performance and recruit me.¡± ¡°Do you think my condition isn¡¯t high enough?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng asked gently. Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°I don¡¯t think that senior¡¯s condition is not high enough, but since senior offered such a high condition, if I don¡¯t perform well, how can I live lip to senior¡¯s kindness? Furthermore. if senior observes me for a while longer, you might have some unexpected surprises?¡± ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you¡¯re really interesting. You can just tell me which one you prefer: Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, or my Yuanshan Sect. You must choose one of these three, and I¡¯m guessing that¡¯s correct, right?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng said. Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°Canghai Sect is not an option. My goals are only Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect. However, no matter what, since senior was the first to visit and personally came to my humble abode, I will definitely consider Yuanshan Sect first.. Moreover, I dare to guarantee that I am absolutely worth the value of the condition you offered!¡± Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Chapter 285: It All Originated from Wen zi! 1 Chapter 288: Chapter 285: It All Originated from Wen zi! 1 Translator: 549690339 Mb B?ish¨¦ng now understood what Yang Chen meant. Yang Chen¡¯s meaning is clear, that he still has some strength left to show and wants Mil B?ish¨¦ng to wait and see. This made Mil B?ish¨¦ng very interested. In fact, Yang Chen¡¯s approach had wiped out his only concern. If he didn¡¯t perform well enough in the knockout competition, it would be difficult for him to take on this position. Mb B?ish¨¦ng considered this but trusted his judgment. As for Yang Chen, he saw through Mtl B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s various manipulations but neither agrees nor disagrees with him. Now, Mil B?ish¨¦ng wanted to see how his intuition played out and how Yang Chen would perform in the knockout competition. With that thought, Mb B?ish¨¦ng finished his tea and stood up: ¡°I¡¯ve finished my tea, Yang Chen. In the knockout competition, I hope you can perform even better than I imagine!¡± As his words fell, Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s figure flashed, and the air seemed to ripple for a moment before his figure disappeared. Describing him as a dragon with a hidden head and a hidden tail wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration. Seeing this, Yang Chen took a deep breath. By finishing his tea, Mtl B?ish¨¦ng showed that he was determined to win Yang Chen over. Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°Rainbow, can you tell Mil B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t dare to observe it myself, so I asked the Elders to secretly observe it. Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the later stage of the True Martial Realm. We didn¡¯t look closely, otherwise, he would easily detect us,¡± Rainbow replied apprehensively. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°You did the right thing!¡± ¡°Young Master Yang, someone else is coming, it¡¯s Elder Qian from Ming Emperor Sect!¡± Rainbow suddenly warned. Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, and looked ahead to see Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect approaching leisurely. Looking at Elder Qian, Yang Chen remained calm and did not mention inviting him to sit down: ¡°Oh, may I know who you are, Your Excellency?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s rhetorical question, how could Elder Qian not realize Yang Chen was putting on airs? In fact, Yang Chen did have the capital to put on airs now. He sighed, cupping one hand in the other in greeting, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, the mistake is all mine. The grievances between you and our Ming Emperor Sect were all due to Liu Taixing. I was also angered by the Dazzling Mind Bell. Since the grudges have been formed, there is little meaning in judging right or wrong now. Elder Qian does not want the Dazzling Mind Bell anymore, and Liu Taixing has been killed by you.¡± ¡°Moreover, you have killed many Outer Sect Disciples who deserved it, so the anger should be gone. Therefore, I hope that our past grievances can be turned into friendship.¡± Upon hearing Elder Qian¡¯s candid statement to resolve their past issues, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but regard him more highly. He glanced at Elder Qian calmly, then said, ¡°Elder Qian, please sit down. Ming Yue, serve the tea!¡± Seeing this, Elder Qian, realizing that Yang Chen had agreed to let bygones be bygones, quickly sat down with a smile, ¡°Young Master Yang¡¯s generosity to let go of past grudges really makes this old man feel ashamed. Actually, my purpose in coming here today is¡­¡± ¡°Elder Qian, there is no need to say anything more. Before resolving the previous issue, I don¡¯t think anyone would be interested in considering joining the Ming Emperor Sect,¡± Yang Chen replied with a light wave of his sleeve, his refusal plainly displayed. ¡°No, Young Master Yang¡­¡± Elder Qian widened his eyes. He didn¡¯t want the Dazzling Mind Bell anymore. He also didn¡¯t care about Liu Taixing¡¯s death. What more did Yang Chen want? Yang Chen held the tea, gently shaking it, then said solemnly, ¡°Elder Qian, your willingness to let the matter go shows your sincerity. However, sincerity alone is not enough. Because Liu Taixing was not killed by me, and I never took your Dazzling Mind Bell! How can I let it go with you?¡± ¡°What!¡± Elder Qian¡¯s expression changed, ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°Elder Qian should understand that at this point, I have no need to deceive you,¡± Yang Chen said indifferently. How could Elder Qian dare to question Yang Chen¡¯s words? Among the three sects and six factions, even the Canghai Sect and the Yuanshan Sect have tried to win Yang Chen over. As long as Yang Chen is willing, he can become a respected figure in the blink of an eye. Even in front of Elder Qian, Yang Chen could tell the Ming Emperor Sect that he had killed one of their Outer Sect Disciples and taken a broken treasure. The Ming Emperor Sect would have nothing to say. An Outer Sect Disciple and a broken treasure were not significant issues at all. Elder Qian brooded for a moment, ¡°Young Master Yang, did you really not kill Liu Taixing? ¡°I was framed,¡± shrugged Yang Chen, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Elder Qian didn¡¯t investigate carefully, otherwise, you should have found many suspicions in it, right?¡± Without mentioning these, Elder Qian¡¯s mind hadn¡¯t turned around yet, but with these reminders, Elder Qian began to feel that something was wrong. ¡°Young Master Yang, rest assured that if you were truly framed, our Ming Emperor Sect will definitely find justice for you. We will not let anyone frame you, and if you have found any clues¡­¡± Elder Qian hurriedly asked. Yang Chen secretly laughed, thinking that Elder Qian was clever in asking for clues from him. Since Elder Qian had asked, he naturally wouldn¡¯t mind answering. In fact, he only wanted to get rid of the suspicions placed on him by agreeing to let bygones be bygones. Then, Yang Chen tapped the side of his chair and said slowly, ¡°Who was the disciple that Liu Taixing was with when he died?¡± Hearing this, Elder Qian hurriedly said, ¡°It was the Outer Sect Female Disciple, Wen Zi. She¡¯s quite a beauty. If Young Master Yang is interested in her, I believe she would be more than willing to throw herself at you.¡± Elder Qian was wrong, thinking that Yang Chen had taken a fancy to Wen Zi. This made Yang Chen shake his head, ¡°Elder Qian, don¡¯t you understand yet?¡± Elder Qian was taken aback for a moment, then narrowed his eyes, ¡°Young Master Yang, do you mean¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll only tell you this. This is your Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s business, and I don¡¯t want to get involved. I have given you the clues I have. If Elder Qian wants to investigate and really let bygones be bygones, I¡¯m sure you understand what to do,¡± Yang Chen said slowly. Thinking about helping Yang Chen resolve the suspicions on him so Yang Chen could consider joining the Ming Emperor Sect, and remembering his Sect Leader¡¯s fury, Elder Qian steeled himself. wen Zi? So the root cause of everything was just a little Outer Sect Female Disciple. It seems that he really needs to investigate this matter thoroughly! Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Chapter 286: He Yunxiao l s Junior Sister 1 Chapter 289: Chapter 286: He Yunxiao l s Junior Sister 1 Translator: 549690339 After Elder Qian left, the third person who arrived surprised Yang Chen. The one entering the courtyard was a woman, dressed in Canghai Sect¡¯s attire, with several flowing streams painted on her clothes, creating an indescribable artistic conception. It seemed as if from the moment one looked at her, a gentle breeze would hit their face. This woman was from the Canghai Sect. When he saw this woman, Yang Chen fell into thought and spoke, ¡°Senior, are you He Qiushui of the Canghai Sect?¡± ¡°You recognize me?¡± He Qiushui raised her eyebrows and spoke softly. When Yang Chen heard her admit that she was He Qiushui, his figure hesitated, and he immediately said, ¡°I have admired the Canghai Sect since I was a child. I heard from my family elders that the Guardian Spirit Array, which has been in charge of sealing demonic beasts for generations in the Canghai Sect, is well known to me.¡± At first, he didn¡¯t know that she was He Qiushui, but merely observed her clothing and deduced that she was from the Canghai Sect. He Yunxiao hadn¡¯t told him about He Qiushui¡¯s appearance before his death. Thinking that there weren¡¯t many powerful women in the Canghai Sect, he guessed that she was He Qiushui. At the moment, He Qiushui¡¯s aura was gentle and her exquisite appearance matched her well. No wonder He Yunxiao did not forget her even in death, fearing that He Shangfeng might take advantage of her. However, although she admitted to being He Qiushui, Yang Chen was not in a hurry to reveal He Yunxiao¡¯s affairs. This matter had to be treated with extreme caution and could not afford any carelessness. People¡¯s hearts could change. He Qiushui was fine when she knew He Yunxiao, but who could guarantee that she was fine now? What if He Qiushui had already become like He Shangfeng at this point? If he told her about He Yunxiao¡¯s affair, and she wanted to kill him after learning the truth, what could he do? He wasn¡¯t going to mention it right now but was slowly probing instead. On the contrary, He Qiushui smiled faintly, ¡°Those are just exaggerated rumors from the outside world. Since the Canghai Sect is located in North Mountain County, we naturally have to shoulder this responsibility.¡± The Guardian Spirit Array was not a particularly secret matter, and most Imowledgeable people were aware of it. He Qiushui was not surprised that Yang Chen knew about it. Listening to He Qiushui¡¯s words, Yang Chen quickly shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s different. I¡¯ve always admired the former Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect, Senior He Yunxiao. I¡¯ve heard from my family elders that Senior He Yunxiao had unparalleled skills, and has guarded the Guardian Spirit Array for countless years with diligence and without any slack.¡± As these words fell, He Qiushui¡¯s expression changed abruptly, but then it calmed down. She looked deeply at Yang Chen, ¡°Do you truly believe this?¡± Seeing He Qiushui¡¯s intense reaction, Yang Chen observed her more closely and then said, ¡°I¡¯ve always regarded Senior He Yunxiao as my role model.¡± ¡°Hehe¡­ But he betrayed our Human Race, colluded with the Fire Essence Beast, tried to open the Guardian Spirit Array, and let the demonic beasts into our human territory. In the end, his cleverness was his downfall. Everyone knows about this; you should know something too. Even so, do you still admire him?¡± He Qiushui¡¯s expression turned cold, and for a moment, she became extremely cold. Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen it and don¡¯t think it¡¯s the truth.¡± ¡°Have you seen He Yunxiao guarding the Guardian Spirit Array then?¡± He Qiushui asked solemnly, ¡°Little child, you weren¡¯t even born then.¡± Yang Chen replied calmly, ¡°Indeed, I haven¡¯t seen it, but I trust my intuition. I think Senior He Yunxiao is an upright person, not a despicable one! Speaking of which, I¡¯ve heard that Senior He Qiushui is Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s Junior Sister. How did you view Senior He Yunxiao back then?¡± Upon hearing this, He Qiushui closed her eyes, seeming not to want to show any ugliness in front of a junior. Soon, she returned to her original appearance, ¡°My senior brother has been dead for many years, and I don¡¯t want to bring up this matter again. Yang Chen, regardless of what kind of person my senior brother was, I am very gratified that you can admire him. In view of that, what do you think of our Canghai Sect? Are you interested in joining us?¡± ¡°What conditions will Senior offer?¡± Yang Chen asked straightforwardly. He Qiushui looked at Yang Chen without any intent to hide or evade, feeling a bit surprised. Yang Chen was really forthright. However, Yang Chen could be forthright. Sect Leader Mb B?ish¨¦ng of the Yuanshan Sect personally came to win him over, so it was normal for people to ask him for conditions. He Qiushui calmly said, ¡°I can accept you as my direct disciple. Although I cannot promise your future prospects in the Canghai Sect, I can assure you that as long as I, He Qiushui, am in the Canghai Sect, no one in North Mountain County will dare to bully you.¡± Yang Chen tentatively said, ¡°Senior He, it is rumored that you and Senior He Shangfeng of the Canghai Sect are married. If I were to become your disciple, shouldn¡¯t I have a chance to compete for the position of Young Master of the Canghai Sect in the future?¡± Having said that, Yang Chen calmly looked at He Qiushui. His words were naturally a test. He Qiushui¡¯s expression became increasingly dissatisfied. Her face turned cold, and she rebuked harshly, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect you to be so ambitious. It¡¯s good to have ambition, but I don¡¯t like ambitious disciples. Moreover, my relationship with He Shangfeng is a marriage of rumors only!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen chuckled. His words just now were actually the final test. He had tested her several times before, starting with his admiration for He Yunxiao to observe He Qiushui¡¯s expressions. What was the purpose? It was to observe He Qiushui¡¯s expressions. On He Qiushui¡¯s face, there was only the pain of He Yunxiao¡¯s betrayal, not the hatred and other expressions. This showed that He Qiushui still had deep feelings for He Yunxiao. In addition, he had just tentatively mentioned that He cuusnul ana He snangreng were a marrlea couple. He Qiushui took the initiative to say that it was a rumor, trying hard to clear up this relationship, showing that He Qiushui and He Shangfeng had a general relationship. He had no intention of joining the Canghai Sect from the beginning and had been testing her all along. Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved slightly, ¡°It seems that Senior He Qiushui and I are on different paths and cannot work together.¡± ¡°It seems so indeed!¡± He Qiushui sighed, ¡°Yang Chen, do you truly adore my Senior Brother Yunxiao as you claim?¡± ¡°Every word I spoke is true,¡± Yang Chen replied without hesitation. Looking into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, He Qiushui took a deep breath, ¡°No wonder you are so similar to him. Yang Chen, although I hate ambitious people, I still want to accept you as a disciple, and I will try my best to secure a spot for you as the Canghai Sect Young Master. Are you willing to accept me as your master?¡± ¡°I am not willing!¡± Yang Chen firmly shook his head. He Qiushui closed her eyes, took two or three breaths, and then turned around to leave. For someone of her martial arts cultivation, attempting to win over Yang Chen was already a loss of face. Now that she had been rejected by him, she naturally wouldn¡¯t continue to embarrass herself and was ready to leave. However, just then, Yang Chen hesitated for a moment and then slowly said, ¡°Senior He, don¡¯t you want to know why I am so similar to Senior He Yunxiao?¡± Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Chapter 287: The Truth Surfaces_l Chapter 290: Chapter 287: The Truth Surfaces_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°What do you mean?¡± He QiuShui was originally planning to leave, but now, hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, her eyebrows furrowed, looking charming and attractive. Yang Chen pondered for a moment: ¡°Senior, if you are willing to sit down and talk with me about Senior He Yunxiao, then please, help me out. After all, walls have ears, and I¡¯m powerless to stop it.¡± What he was about to say was something that he could not reveal with his current strength, no matter what. Once leaked, it would bring fatal disaster, and he must be on guard! Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, He QiuShui was not a fool. She looked deep into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, not knowing what he wanted to say. However, when it came to He Yunxiao, she waved her hand, and in an instant, an array plate that blocked the soul was born. The power of the array then enveloped the entire courtyard. He QiuShui sat down slowly: ¡°This array plate was a treasure I obtained back then. As long as it does not exceed the True Martial Realm, I can detect any Divine Soul of the Earth Martial Realm that penetrates into it. Alright, what do you want to say, Yang Chen? I have the intention to invite you, but I, He QiuShui, am not someone easily tampered with. If you think I can just be toyed with at your whim, then you are greatly mistaken.¡± Seeing He QiuShui finally becoming angry, Yang Chen moved leisurely and took out a round ball flashing with electric light from his chest. This object was the Heavenly Thunder Origin he had refined into his body, and now he took it out. Yang Chen held the Heavenly Thunder Origin in his hand: ¡°Senior He, take a look, what is this thing?¡± ¡°This is the Heavenly Thunder Origin!¡± He QiuShui suddenly widened her eyes. ¡°This size, this¡­ is this the thing my senior brother held before his death? How did this treasure end up in your hands? Tell me, what is going on?¡± He QiuShui¡¯s emotional fluctuations were very intense. It was not so much that she was staring at Yang Chen, but more at the Heavenly Thunder Origin in his hand. Being stared at by He QiuShui like this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be surprised; everything was going according to his plan. Now, he calmly said: ¡°Senior, there is no need for this. Since I took out the Heavenly Thunder Origin, it naturally means that I want to slowly explain it to you. In fact, isn¡¯t the origin of Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s resemblance to me also because of this Heavenly Thunder Origin?¡± ¡°What you said is correct. My senior brother became famous in the beginning because of his unmatched power of the Heavenly Thunder Technique. But how did this Heavenly Thunder Origin fall into your hands?¡± He QiuShui asked sternly. Yang Chen answered unhurriedly: ¡°Because I saw the unyielding divine soul left behind by Senior He Yunxiao after his death.¡± ¡°What?¡± He QiuShui widened her eyes. Yang Chen sighed: ¡°This is also why I admire Senior He Yunxiao so much. In this world, there is such an upright man. As a man of the human race, I, Yang Chen, have a strong sense of chivalry and there¡¯s no reason not to idolize him. A hero like him died so wrongly, it¡¯s truly a blind injustice!¡± ¡°What do you mean by his wrongful death? What happened?¡± He QiuShui keenly caught this sentence from Yang Chen¡¯s words. A solemn expression gradually appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face: ¡°People say that Senior He Yunxiao betrayed the Human Race and colluded with the Fire Essence Beasts. But who saw it at the time and where did the news come from? Where did He Yunxiao go at that time, and who knows?¡± ¡°What did my senior brother do back then?¡± He QiuShui demanded harshly. ¡°Betrayed by a treacherous man!¡± Yang Chen simply said. ¡°Which treacherous person betrayed him?¡± He QiuShui pressed Yang Chen. ¡°He Shangfeng!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t avoid the name at all and said it out loud. Since he dared to say this name, it meant that he had already accepted He QiuShui. Moreover, the thing that He Yunxiao was most afraid of before his death was that something might happen to He QiuShui, so it was necessary for him to tell her about it early. However, He QiuShui wouldn¡¯t naturally believe Yang Chen¡¯s words just because of his few sentences. She shouted angrily: ¡°Why should I believe that what you said is true? What does my senior brother¡¯s death have to do with He Shangfeng?¡± Yang Chen slowly explained the ins and outs of the matter. ¡°At that time, He Shangfeng colluded with the Fire Spirit Beast Group to break through the Guardian Spirit Array and let the Monster Race enter our human territory. However, the opening of the Guardian Spirit Array was controlled by Senior He Yunxiao, so He Shangfeng staged a plan to lure Senior He Yunxiao into the formation. Unfortunately, Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s skill was unparalleled, and he finally broke through the encirclement and escaped. He didn¡¯t let He Shangfeng¡¯s plot succeed.¡± At that time, He Yunxiao controlled the key to open the Guardian Spirit Array, and the other two keys were in the hands of Beishan Main City. In fact, as long as he got one, He Shangfeng and the Demonic Beasts could join forces to break through the Guardian Spirit Array. But at that time, the Fire Spirit Beast Group and He Shangfeng failed to catch He Yunxiao. Moreover, after He Yunxiao¡¯s battle with the Fire Spirit Beast Group, it attracted the attention of Beishan Main City. He Shangfeng¡¯s plan failed, and he had to spread false news about He Yunxiao¡¯s betrayal of the Human Race, ascend to the throne of the Canghai Sect and plot for the Guardian Spirit Array again. Yang Chen recounted these things without any omissions and looked at He QiuShui¡¯s expression. At this time, He QiuShui¡¯s face was full of shock, and her heart was completely overwhelmed by waves. ¡°Yang Chen, you said this, but do you have any evidence?¡± He QiuShui stared at Yang Chen. Yang Chen calmly said: ¡°There is no evidence, in fact, I am not even confident that Senior He will believe me. The reason why I am saying this today is because of the feelings between Senior He and Senior He Yunxiao in the past. As for whether Senior He believes it or not, it is actually very simple. For the things that happened back then, as long as Senior He is willing to investigate, eventually something will come to light.¡± ¡°As for He Shangfeng¡¯s evidence of guilt, though the net of heaven is wide and vast, it is not leaking. Since he has done it, there must be evidence of his guilt. It¡¯s just that everyone doesn¡¯t know he¡¯s a villain, so no one has investigated it.¡± Yang Chen said expressionlessly: ¡°Senior He, whether you believe it or not, it¡¯s entirely up to you!¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of me slapping you to death for your insolence? Aren¡¯t you afraid that if I have a close relationship with He Shangfeng, I¡¯ll kill you to silence you upon finding out about this?¡± He QiuShui didn¡¯t respond immediately as to whether she believed Yang Chen¡¯s words, but instead looked at Yang Chen unblinkingly with a puzzled expression on her pretty face. She couldn¡¯t help but start to admire the young man in front of her a little. If her senior brother really entrusted this matter to a teenager, then who else could be as meticulous as this young man, keeping these things hidden so tightly? And when he brought it up, he even had her set up a soundproofing array outside to prevent eavesdropping? He did everything he could. This young man¡¯s temperament was hard to measure. Yang Chen sighed lightly: ¡°Senior He Yunxiao entrusted me with this matter, and I should help him complete it. Compared to Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s forthrightness, what does it matter what I do? Besides, I trust my intuition and trust the standards Senior He Yunxiao set for choosing a mate!¡± Hearing the words ¡°choosing a mate,¡± He QiuShui¡¯s face flushed with anger and embarrassment. Then she smiled, seemingly recalling her memories with He Yunxiao.. But after a long while, she sighed gently: ¡°Yang Chen, I believe what you said is true!¡± Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: Chapter 288: Yuan Shaoyang’s Hostility_l Chapter 291: Chapter 288: Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Hostility_l Translator: 549690339 This left Yang Chen momentarily startled, as he thought He Qiu Shui would personally investigate before believing his words. He didn¡¯t expect He Qiu Shui to trust him so easily. He Qiu Shui spoke in a stiff tone, ¡°Regarding my senior brother¡¯s case back then, I have been personally involved in the investigation for a long time. Over the years, although I haven¡¯t found out much, there are still traces and various doubts. I have always felt that the so-called collusion between my senior brother and the Fire Spirit Beast Group at that time was not that simple. Given my senior brother¡¯s temperament, there was no reason for him to do so, nor was it possible for him to do so. It¡¯s just that I haven¡¯t found a clue!¡± ¡°What you said has given me a breakthrough point. I don¡¯t know exactly what He Shangfeng did, but I will start investigating this matter. If what you said is false, I¡¯ll chase you to the ends of the earth and kill you. If what you said is true, Yang Chen, you have the courage to bring this up to me today ¨C this courage, even if I am to go through fire or water for you in the future, I will not hesitate!¡± Looking at the determination on He Qiu Shui¡¯s face, Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°If senior He Qiu Shui believes there¡¯s falsehood in this matter, you¡¯re welcome to come looking for trouble with me at any time. However, the premise is that I want to advise senior He to be extremely careful when investigating, so as not to alert the suspects! I promised elder He Yunxiao to make this matter public, but as it is now, neither you nor I can make this message public. This matter involves caution, and the Fire Spirit Beast Group is extremely fierce. We should not act recklessly until the situation becomes critical!¡± ¡°I am well aware of this!¡± He Qiu Shui took a deep look at Yang Chen and felt that the young man in front of him was even more extraordinary. Honest and mature, with a demeanor akin to that of the leader of North Mountain County at the time. Such a character reminded her of the shadow of He Yun Xiao while he was alive, and thus, she couldn¡¯t help but nurture admiration. She gently said, ¡°Yang Chen, my sincere intention to take you as a disciple is genuine, so I don¡¯t know if you are really interested in it.¡± Looking at Yang Chen, He Qiu Shui couldn¡¯t be more satisfied. Such temperament, such courage¡­ Moreover, where could she not understand that Yang Chen¡¯s initial nonsense was aimed at testing her? This was wisdom. Talent, wisdom, and courageous character all in one, how could she not be tempted? Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°I won¡¯t join the Canghai Sect!¡± ¡°Why, because of He Shang Feng?¡± He Qiu Shui frowned. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Senior He can observe a trace of Elder He Yun Xiao¡¯s shadow from me, and so can He Shang Feng. My Heavenly Thunder Origin remaining in the Canghai Sect would be equivalent to a hidden bomb buried in my body. If I were to become your disciple, not only would I harm myself, but I would also harm you, senior He! Considering all aspects, joining the Canghai Sect is too risky.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to think so far ahead.¡± He Qiu Shui let out a sigh, and what Yang Chen considered was even more comprehensive than what she had considered. Not long after, He Qiu Shui got up and left, allowing Yang Chen to breathe a sigh of relief. It seems that, for now, his decision to bring up this matter to He Qiu Shui was the right one. At least the relationship between He Qiu Shui and He Yun Xiao was not exaggerated by He Yun Xiao alone. After He Qiu Shui left, a large number of sects came one after another, trying to win over Yang Chen, but all of them were gently refused by him. He did have some ideas in mind. His original idea was to choose between Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect. However, it seems that the Beishan Main City had no intention of recruiting him. This made Yang Chen smile wryly, and with that, his idea of joining the Yuanshan Sect was settled. The reason for deciding to join the Yuanshan Sect was simple. It wasn¡¯t because of anything else, but because the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, Mu Bai Sheng, had personally arrived without a word, and offered conditions beyond what other sects could manage. In one sentence, he said, ¡°You can become the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect!¡± He would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t tempted by such courage and efforts to win him over. Therefore, he didn¡¯t rush to join. He was very calm. He knew very well that the position of Young Sect Master was not something he could securely have just because Mu Bai Sheng had established it. First of all, he must show enough strength to make everyone shut up and submit to his Young Sect Master status. Three days later, two Elders in the Origin Martial Realm from Beishan Main City arrived. After their arrival, they quickly revealed their identities. The people they were looking for were Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi. ¡®Miss Zhou, Young Master Yang, the two of us are here today to invite you both to visit the Purple Gold Pavilion. Also, we are both your guides for today¡¯s visit to the Purple Gold Pavilion. My name is Wang Hong, and I am responsible for Young Master Yang!¡± This Elder Wang spoke with a faint smile. Despite being a master in the Origin Martial Realm, he didn¡¯t put on airs in front of Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi. They knew very well that these geniuses who could enter the Purple Gold Pavilion would, given time, inevitably become existences not inferior to them. Putting on airs like this would only cause displeasure. There is a saying that goes, ¡°Do not underestimate the young and poor.¡± ¡°I am Liu Zhi, responsible for Miss Zhou.¡± The other elderly man said gently. Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi exchanged glances, and Zhou Haoran, fearing that Zhou Yunxi might lack experience, hurriedly said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, when you enter the Purple Gold Pavilion, please make sure to keep an eye on my niece. Make sure she doesn¡¯t practice any unsuitable cultivation methods.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, and replied, ¡°Junior will do his best.¡± After a brief discussion, Wang Hong and Liu Zhi led Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi into the Purple Gold Pavilion. They did not move quickly, and by the time they arrived, several of the geniuses who had secured the top ten quotas for the Secret Realm Jade had already arrived. However, compared to them, most of these geniuses were from sects and rather arrogant. They didn¡¯t pay much attention to each other, and when they saw Yang Chen, they didn¡¯t even give him a glance. This wasn¡¯t a strange thing; although Yang Chen¡¯s performance was amazing, his background was far behind theirs. What kind of relationship did they have with Yang Chen? Since others didn¡¯t have any intention of talking to him, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t bother. However, very soon, he raised his eyebrows as he noticed a seemingly gentle and elegant young man in the crowd staring at him. The young man appeared like a gentle spring breeze; however, a fleeting, obscure hostility in his eyes was caught by Yang Chen¡¯s sharp perception. This left Yang Chen slightly taken aback. Because, wasn¡¯t this man the famous Yuan Shaoyang of the Ziyang Sect? Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Chapter 289: Taichi True Monarch_l Chapter 292: Chapter 289: Taichi True Monarch_l Translator: 549690339 This made Yang Chen somewhat surprised, because logically speaking, there shouldn¡¯t be any direct source of hatred between him and Yuan Shaoyang. Although that day, he had swept away all of the Secret Realm Jade of the Ziyang Sect. But he didn¡¯t think Yuan Shaoyang seemed like a person who would stand up for his sect. This hostility seemed to have other underlying implications. ¡°I¡¯ve heard about Brother Yang Chen¡¯s outstanding performance for a long time, and today I can see it for myself. It seems that the biggest dark horse in this Genius Selection Competition is none other than Brother Yang Chen.¡± Yuan Shaoyang said with a faint smile. Although it seemed to be a compliment, Yang Chen listened carefully and realized Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s hidden intentions. Yuan Shaoyang kept calling him the biggest dark horse, which was clearly an attempt to push him into the spotlight. Among these talents, which one of them is not a ruthless genius? How could they truly submit to others? Upon hearing the term ¡°dark horse¡±, the atmosphere became tense. Sure enough, as soon as Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s words came out, no one looked at Yuan Shaoyang. Instead, the geniuses around him turned their gazes to Yang Chen, obviously curious about what kind of person was being called a dark horse by Yuan Shaoyang. This made Yang Chen feel a bit indignant out of nowhere, but he showed no change on his face and no emotions, then he laughed coldly: ¡°Brother Yuan calling me ¡®brother¡¯ at your age, isn¡¯t that inappropriate?¡± His words were full of mockery, making Yuan Shaoyang narrow his eyes slightly: ¡°Haha, success has many masters. The matter of elder brothers cannot be judged by age.¡± ¡°Really? Yang Chen doesn¡¯t think he is that impressive. But Brother Yuan is truly powerful. First, you schemed to take away Long Huaruo and nearly destroyed the girls of Yanhua Pool without a single casualty. Such resourcefulness is truly admirable.¡± Yang Chen said lazily. Upon hearing this, Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s expression darkened. As for the geniuses around him, each of them looked at Yuan Shaoyang coldly upon hearing this. They hadn¡¯t expected Yuan Shaoyang to be such a despicable villain who had schemed against the girls of Yanhua Pool. Yuan Shaoyang was looked at like this by others, he naturally knew that he was at a disadvantage and had just gained an empty advantage. Just as he was about to strike back, suddenly an old man walked out of the Purple Gold Pavilion: ¡°The Purple Gold Pavilion is now open, and there is only half a day for you to browse through. Guides, bring the youngsters you are responsible for inside.¡± As the old man¡¯s voice fell, he closed his eyes and disappeared on the spot. The way he displayed such a mysterious technique surprised many geniuses and left them speechless. Yang Chen observed from the side, realizing that this old man must be a formidable figure. He didn¡¯t think too much about it and followed Wang Hong into the Purple Gold Pavilion. As Wang Hong led Yang Chen into the Purple Gold Pavilion, he laughed: ¡°Young Master Yang, you only have half a day to browse. During this half-day, you can freely look through any of the cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion. However, these methods are profound and hard to learn in such a short time. If you want to learn, you have to apply for an excerpt to study slowly after you go back. However, you can only take one book based on your ranking. You understand, right?¡± ¡°I know.¡± Yang Chen nodded, naturally there would be no disagreement. Instructed by Zhou Haoran in advance, Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi carefully browsed and observed the secret techniques and cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion, while also paying attention to Zhou Yunxi. The secret techniques and cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion were varied and extensive, not only limited to martial arts, but also including alchemy, formations, and so on. These secret techniques were not comparable to the outside world, and were all top-notch cultivation methods in North Mountain County. Of course, this was of no value to Yang Chen, whose mind was a treasure trove far richer than the Purple Gold Pavilion. Of course, he had this experience, and the cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion didn¡¯t matter to him. But Zhou Yunxi was not the same, she was like Granny Liu entering a manor, looking around restlessly. When she found a cultivation method, she would ask her guide Liu Zhi if it was suitable for her to practice. Chen excitedly and asked: ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think of this cultivation method? Is it suitable for me?¡± Yang Chen took a look at the cultivation method for a moment, then said: ¡°Not suitable. The method is too aggressive and powerful, which can hurt you as well since your mind is not resilient enough. If you don¡¯t want to repeat the previous fainting incident, choose a gentler cultivation method.¡± Why did Zhou Yunxi make a mistake in her cultivation last time? It was because the cultivation method she was practicing was too aggressive and not suitable for women. ¡°What? But Senior Liu Zhi said it was very suitable for me to practice, and his experience should be much stronger than yours.¡± Zhou Yunxi pouted, clearly dissatisfied. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, not bothering to explain further: ¡°Then you can choose a few more cultivation methods and ask him if they are suitable. I guess his answer will be that they are all suitable!¡± Zhou Yunxi didn¡¯t believe him and chose several more cultivation methods in a row. Each time she picked one, she asked Liu Zhi, and his answer was invariably that they were all suitable. In the end, Zhou Yunxi picked a secret manual about formations, which wasn¡¯t even a martial art cultivation method, and Liu Zhi still said it was suitable. This left Zhou Yunxi feeling irritated, and she eventually believed what Yang Chen said- was Liu Zhi really considering her? Yang Chen naturally saw all this. How could Liu Zhi genuinely help Zhou Yunxi choose a cultivation method? There were so many secret techniques in the Purple Gold Pavilion, each one a treasure. They already let you browse and excerpt one, so why would they specifically help you choose a good one? They didn¡¯t even know Zhou Yunxi well enough to help her pick something out. At last, Zhou Yunxi could only run back to Yang Chen¡¯s side with a depressed and apologetic look, asking him for advice once more. ¡°Yang Chen, what about this cultivation method?¡± Yang Chen glanced at the cultivation method and said, ¡°It¡¯s not suitable. Like I told you, pick a relatively gentle cultivation method.¡± Zhou Yunxi pursed her lips, ¡°Those people do so well in fights, and you insist on me learning some gentle cultivation method? I won¡¯t stand a chance.¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes and ignored her. Although he didn¡¯t have high hopes for the Purple Gold Pavilion, he still had to browse through it. After searching for about half a day, Yang Chen shook his head, completely disappointed with the Purple Gold Pavilion. It wasn¡¯t that the cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion were insufficient. It was just that his experience from his previous life was too extensive, and the Purple Gold Pavilion could not even enter his sight. However, just when he had almost given up hope, Yang Chen suddenly saw a jade slip in the corner, with only four words written on it: ¡®Taichi True Scripture¡¯. Upon seeing the Taichi True Scripture, Yang Chen¡¯s expression paused and his expression turned strange. When it came to the two words ¡®Taichi¡¯, most of them were related to fire control. Because in the ancient times, there was a fire control expert named Taichi True Monarch, who had reached the level of a titled true monarch and was almost at the top of the continent. His specialty was the fire control technique.. He could be considered the ancestor of playing with fire and was an old ancestor who had reached the pinnacle of fire control! Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: Chapter 290: Playing with Fire Ancestral Patriarch 1 Chapter 293: Chapter 290: Playing with Fire Ancestral Patriarch 1 Translator: 549690339 It¡¯s not that only alchemists can play with fire. Compared to them, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is still presentable in front of the Taichi True Monarch. But when it comes to fire control skills, there¡¯s a world of difference between him and the Taichi True Monarch, and they can¡¯t be compared at all. However, it is worth mentioning that although the Taichi True Monarch was once very famous and fierce, not many people know about him in later generations. There¡¯s no way around it because everyone feels that fire control is more practical for alchemy rather than for fighting enemies. Even with the Pure Yang Fire, everyone cultivates it just to use the flames against enemies, without any control over the flames. Let alone the term ¡°fire control¡±. As a result, the Taichi True Monarch¡¯s unparalleled fire control skills are almost extinct in this era. In his previous life, Yang Chen often read ancient books and had a broad understanding, which is how he learned about the existence of the Taichi True Monarch. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be so sensitive to the word ¡°Taichi.¡± ¡°Is this Taichi True Scripture left in this corner like a piece of trash?¡± Yang Chen shook his head. It seems that the Beishan Main City really doesn¡¯t know the value associated with the word Taichi. They wasted the Taichi True Scripture by leaving it in such a place. Of course, without reading the Taichi True Scripture, he couldn¡¯t judge if it was as evil as he had heard in the ancient books before. At this moment, he opened the Taichi True Scripture and took a close look. This glance left Yang Chen dumbfounded. If you just glance at it, you would think it is a very ordinary fire control technique. But if you look closely, you¡¯d realize that¡­ It contains unfathomable depth that is simply incredible. If you don¡¯t delve into it to savor its essence, you won¡¯t understand the core of the Taichi True Scripture at all. What shocked Yang Chen the most was that the Taichi True Scripture could actually hold multiple domineering flames within the body, controlling them, even the Strange Fire and other celestial and terrestrial fires. What does this mean? It means that if you cultivate the Taichi True Scripture, you can control two different Strange Fires at will. This is basically impossible for ordinary people. Take Yang Chen, for example. He has Starfire and Fire Origin Essence, but he can only use one of them. The two types of flames contain an infinitely domineering power, using them simultaneously would cause his body to explode and die. Compared to that, Yang Chen chose Starfire and had to give up the Fire Origin Essence that was born within the Fire Essence Beast! This was a matter Yang Chen always regretted. Who wouldn¡¯t feel anxious when they couldn¡¯t use the infinitely powerful Fire Origin Essence? However, this Taichi True Scripture can make both flames work for him, ignoring the repulsion and backlash caused by the two dominating flames. ¡°This¡­ Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Moreover, as the Taichi True Scripture is cultivated further, it can hold three, four, or even more domineering flames. It¡¯s simply incredible, and the word Taichi really isn¡¯t just for show.¡± But that¡¯s not all. The more he read, the more Yang Chen was shocked by the Taichi True Scripture. Yang Chen gasped, ¡°Inside this Taichi True Scripture, there are even methods to cultivate Strange Fires, as well as the cultivation of Demonic Fires and Pure Yang Fires. There is even guidance for practitioners on various ways to use fire, which can increase the power of playing with fire several times. This is simply a comprehensive guide to playing with fire¡­¡± It¡¯s a simple principle: you use Pure Yang Fire, I use Pure Yang Fire, I cultivate the Taichi True Scripture, I can kill you in an instant, the gap is too big. For a guy like him who loves to play with fire, the Taichi True Scripture is tailor-made for him. He took back his disinterest in the Purple Gold Pavilion. However, the annoying thing is¡­ When he reached the middle, Yang Chen was stunned. Because there was no more. ¡°This Taichi True Scripture is an incomplete version?¡± Yang Chen looked through it again and frowned, ¡°This¡­ this is just Volume One of the Taichi True Scripture.¡± This made Yang Chen somewhat frustrated. No wonder this Taichi True Scripture was so disregarded and placed here. Originally, everyone had little understanding of the word ¡°Taichi¡± and only felt that fire control was a useless technique. Moreover, this Taichi True Scripture was an incomplete version, just one volume of the whole. It¡¯s no wonder it¡¯s thrown here. But even so, the value of just a single volume is far greater than the other cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion in Yang Chen¡¯s opinion. Yang Chen took out the Taichi True Scripture and said, ¡°Elder Wang, this volume is incomplete. Inside the Purple Gold Pavilion, is there a complete version?¡± ¡°Oh? This Taichi True Scripture? Young Master Yang, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s a pity because there is only this volume in our Purple Gold Pavilion. Could it be that you are interested in learning this fire control technique for alchemy?¡± Wang Hong chuckled. Hearing Wang Hong¡¯s understanding of the Taichi True Scripture was just for alchemy, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh in his heart. It seemed that the Beishan Main City really didn¡¯t recognize the terror of the Taichi True Scripture. If the Taichi True Monarch knew about this, he would probably set them on fire and teach them what it means to play with fire. Of course, he had no obligation to introduce these things. Holding the Taichi True Scripture, he said, ¡°Go ahead and transcribe a copy for me.¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Hong laughed. Yang Chen actually chose such a worthless technique? There couldn¡¯t be any technique in the Purple Gold Pavilion that was more useless than this Taichi True Scripture. But even though he was thinking that, he didn¡¯t say it out loud. He kept saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, you have a good eye. This technique is perfect for you. I¡¯ve heard that you have some achievements in alchemy, so this is perfect. I¡¯ll be right back with the copied Taichi True Scripture.¡± Yang Chen nodded, didn¡¯t he know what Wang Hong was thinking? He wasn¡¯t anxious at all, just waiting for Wang Hong to come back. Although martial artists can use their souls to record things, the Purple Gold Pavilion is full of arrays and restrictions, making it impossible for the soul to even leave the body, let alone record any techniques. Soon, Wang Hong came back with the transcribed Taichi True Scripture, smiling faintly, ¡°Young Master Yang, you can take this copy.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder Wang.¡± Yang Chen said with a casual smile. Then. he took the Taichi True Scripture cony and the cultivation method he had chosen for Zhou Yunxi and went to her side. There¡¯s no need to look any further, if you listen to me, just cultivate this Shadow Transformation Technique!¡± Yang Chen shrugs; he¡¯s really out of options. Seeing that Zhou Yunxi has no clue about choosing a cultivation method, and Liu Zhi is constantly instigating her beside, he¡¯s afraid that Zhou Yunxi will suffer any loss. After thinking about it, he could only help Zhou Yunxi choose one tailor-made for her. The Shadow Transformation Technique is indeed very suitable for Zhou Yunxi.. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: Chapter 291: Start Cultivating_l Chapter 294: Chapter 291: Start Cultivating_l Translator: 549690339 Seeing this ¡°Hua Ying Jue,¡± Wang Hong and Liu Zhi glanced at each other with slightly distressed expressions on their faces. They had originally thought that Yang Chen had poor taste, but when this kid picked a ¡®Shadow Transformation Technique¡¯ for Zhou Yunxi, they immediately changed their minds. Shadow Transformation Technique¡­ This was one of the top cultivation methods in their Purple Gold Pavilion. Zhou Yunxi looked at the Shadow Transformation Technique and played with it, ¡°Is this Shadow Transformation Technique powerful?¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± Liu Zhi said, ¡°Miss Zhou, have you decided to choose this Shadow Transformation Technique?¡± Looking at Liu Zhi¡¯s words, how could Yang Chen not know Liu Zhi¡¯s true intentions? This guy clearly didn¡¯t want Zhou Yunxi, an outsider, to learn an excellent secret method of the Purple Gold Pavilion. Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°Let¡¯s choose this one.¡± Zhou Yunxi widened her eyes: ¡®Yang Chen, really choose this one?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yang Chen was very decisive. Although Zhou Yunxi was not entirely submissive to Yang Chen, she didn¡¯t dare to go against his words. One reason was her father, but the key was that she had seen Yang Chen¡¯s power. She had no doubts and nodded in agreement: ¡°Alright, let¡¯s choose this one.¡± Liu Zhi¡¯s heart was bleeding. What was their main task as guides? It was to guide these geniuses on the side and not let them choose the top cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion. However, they couldn¡¯t not put these superior cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion, because the major sects like Canghai Sect were watching. They couldn¡¯t lose face. If they didn¡¯t set up the Purple Gold Pavilion, it would be difficult to bring out the potential of those geniuses. Therefore, these guides would all play a misleading role. If you chose a garbage cultivation method, they would be very happy. If you chose a slightly more powerful cultivation method, these guides would secretly suggest some ¡®ideas.¡¯ To a greater or lesser extent, they would mislead you into thinking that this cultivation method is not suitable for your own practice. Just like when Yang Chen picked a ¡°Taichi True Scripture¡± that they thought was very mediocre, Wang Hong was happy as if he had eaten honey and happily went to prepare a copy for Yang Chen. But in the end, he couldn¡¯t say it openly. Seeing Zhou Yunxi choose the Shadow Transformation Technique, he hurriedly went to copy it. If the people of Beishan Main City find out that you two have casually passed on these cultivation methods to others, don¡¯t blame us, Beishan Main City, for being impolite!¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Yang Chen understood this rule. Zhou Yunxi also nodded quickly. So, with the guidance of the two, they left the Purple Gold Pavilion and returned to their residence. Yang Chen was too lazy to care about what Zhou Yunxi thought. The Shadow Transformation Technique he chose was the most suitable for Zhou Yunxi to practice. Similarly, the Tai Chi True Scripture was also the most suitable for him to practice. Now that they were back in their residence, Yang Chen immediately chose to retreat, took out the Tai Chi True Scripture, and began to slowly comprehend it. As he delved into the scripture, Yang Chen gradually understood the Taichi True Scripture. ¡°To use two extremely domineering flames at the same time, one must first create two ¡®flame chambers¡¯ inside the martial artist¡¯s body. These two flame chambers must be created with strong Divine Soul Power and demonic beast essence blood, just like the Sea of Consciousness containing the soul,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°This Taichi True Monarch is really full of weird ideas, using powerful soul power and demonic beast essence blood to create flame chambers!¡± ¡°However, creating flame chambers inside the body is a bit difficult.¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin and his thoughts gradually emerged. There were three steps to creating flame chambers inside the body. The first step was to have a very powerful and domineering constitution, and one¡¯s martial arts cultivation should reach the Spirit Martial Realm. He met both of these conditions. First of all, he possessed the Tai Chu Divine Body, so his constitution was naturally domineering. Secondly, his martial arts cultivation had reached the Spirit Martial Realm. The second step was to have strong enough soul power to excavate. This was a necessary step, and creating a flame chamber inside the body was a very delicate process. The slightest mistake would ruin one¡¯s foundation. If the soul power was not strong enough, it would be impossible to achieve this. At the very least, the Divine Soul Power of the True Martial Spirit Realm was needed! True Martial Spirit Realm¡­ Yang Chen had a headache, he didn¡¯t know if there was a tribal elder in the Fishpeople Tribe who had the Divine Soul Power equivalent to a True Martial Spirit realm martial artist. The most difficult step was the third step. This third step required a demonic beast essence blood! And this demonic beast essence blood had to be from a water attribute demonic beast. For separating the two domineering flames, two flame chambers had to be created within the body. In order to prevent these two domineering forces from conflicting, it was necessary to use the sufficiently strong water power in the junction between the flame chambers to prevent conflicts between the two domineering forces! Of course, this water would only produce ¡®internal conflict¡¯ and would not affect the power of the two domineering flames when used. This water attribute demonic beast essence blood had to be strong enough¡­ Yang Chen rubbed his chin and thought of the Golden Claw Python inside his body. He didn¡¯t know the attribute of this Golden Claw Python. In fact, he also knew very little about the species of dragons. According to legend, ancient divine dragons were omnipotent rulers of the ocean, capable of summoning wind and rain. They should be very compatible with water. However, the Golden Claw Python¡­ it¡¯s not a dragon yet. ¡°Moreover, this demonic beast essence blood has to be very powerful. Ordinary demonic beast essence blood won¡¯t work. However, speaking of which, since Brother Python has the potential to become a dragon, it must have a true dragon bloodline in its body. If that bloodline is not strong enough, then it¡¯s even harder to find something stronger,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself as he thought, ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s call the Fishpeople Tribe and Brother Python first.¡± Before long, the Golden Claw Python and the current Clan Leader of the Fishpeople Tribe, Rainbow, jumped out of the Eight Extremities Flowing River, and each looked at Yang Chen in confusion, wondering what he needed them for. Rainbow¡¯s eyes were sharp, and she immediately set up a soundproof formation, her red lips lightly opening: ¡°Young Master, what do you want Rainbow and this Giant Python for?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin and asked, ¡°Rainbow, do you have an elder in your Fishpeople Tribe who has the Divine Soul Power of the True Martial Spirit Realm?¡± When Rainbow heard this, she blinked her eyes, pouting her small mouth: ¡°Well, Young Master, you really shouldn¡¯t say it, there is one with the Divine Soul Power of the True Martial Spirit Realm. But there¡¯s only one left.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Yang Chen clapped his hands, regardless, the issue of soul power was finally resolved. Next, Yang Chen focused his eyes on the Golden Claw Python.. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Chapter 292: Wholeheartedly_l Chapter 295: Chapter 292: Wholeheartedly_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen did not notice the trace of worry that flashed across Cai Hong¡¯s pretty face. He looked carefully at the Golden Claw Python and said somewhat awkwardly: ¡°Brother Python, I never asked before, do you¡­ do Demon Beasts innately align with one of the Five Elements? If so, which of the five elements do you relate to the most?¡± The Golden Claw Python was taken aback: ¡°Well, Young Master, I¡¯ve never really thought about it.¡± ¡°What, you never thought about it?¡± Yang Chen was slightly lost for words: ¡°How can you not think about it? That makes no sense.¡± ¡°Because I feel very close to each attribute.¡± The Demon Python twisted its body: ¡°The basic Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth elements, as well as variants like Wind and Thunder, I seem to relate to all of them. It¡¯s just Water that I feel closer to now, the others are slightly less so.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen was taken aback and suddenly thought of something. Yes, since the Golden Claw Python has the potential to become a True Dragon, of course, this Demon Python would be equally close to all attributes. Why? Because the True Dragon Race can manipulate wind and fire, go through the earth, or soar into the sky, and they are capable of anything. They are not restricted to the Five Elements like common martial artists or average Demon Beasts, who can only use one of the Five Elements. The True Dragon Race can use anything. A sneeze can result in water, opening its mouth can produce fire, and wagging its tail can cause thunderstorms. Since the Golden Claw Python has the potential to become a True Dragon, naturally it would have a good affinity for any of the Five Elements. However, since its growth is still restricted, the Python cannot utilize most of the power related to these elements, hence it relates closest to Water. Realizing this, Yang Chen was elated, ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother Python, you can help me a great deal this time. Since you can relate to any of the Five Elements, it means your blood essence carries an extremely dominant Water element!¡± His mind now in high gear, he was inwardly excited. If the Golden Claw Python is cultivated, its blood essence can be of significant benefit to him. Why? Because the True Dragon Race is not constrained by the Five Elements. And not being constrained by the Five Elements means they are not limited by them. After refining their blood essence within his body, even if he could not become like the True Dragon Race, not bound by the Five Elements, the power of his movements would still break through the limitations of the Five Elements. Like his current Thunder Style, after refining the blood essence of the True Dragon Race, he would greatly benefit, with a power far beyond the normal Thunderbolt Power; its extent was incalculable! Of course, this Demon Python is currently a world apart from a True Dragon, and its internal blood essence would hardly have this effect, but it would be more than enough to create the Fire Chamber. With that thought in mind, Yang Chen smiled and said: ¡°Both of you below, listen to my instructions. I need your help to practice a martial arts technique.¡± The Demon Python opened its fangs: ¡°Young Master, just give your orders. If there¡¯s anything you need me to help with, I, the Great Python, won¡¯t be vague!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen gave a slight smile: ¡°Thank you very much, Brother Python. What I need from you is not much, but it might make you a bit uncomfortable as a Demon Beast. I need a drop of your blood essence!¡± For Demon Beasts, this blood essence is their pride. So many demon beasts, even at death, wouldn¡¯t give their essence to humans. And if they died, the essence of that blood would be lost. The Demon Python was visibly taken aback when it heard that Yang Chen wanted a drop of its blood essence, but it quickly said: ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s just a drop of blood essence, no problem.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen felt relieved. It was clear that the Demon Python had completely resolved to assist him. That was enough. Today, with this drop of blood essence, given time, he will repay the Demon Python. Action followed thought, and the Demon Python was very straightforward. It opened its fangs and spat out a drop of blood as large as a soybean from its mouth. The blood floated in the air, swaying slightly. Upon close examination, one could feel the astonishing power contained within this blood essence, a power that did not exist in ordinary Demon Pythons. ¡°What a dominant blood essence, this is it!¡± Yang Chen looked at the blood and grinned, ¡°Thank you, Brother Python. You can go back and rest in the Eight Extremes River Space.¡± Upon hearing this, the Demon Python sprang up and entered the Eight Extremes River Space. Immediately afterwards, Yang Chen focused his gaze on Cai Hong and gently said, ¡°Cai Hong, I need your help again. Please summon the Clan Elder of your tribe who possesses the Spiritual Power of the True Martial Realm!¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Cai Hong sighed long and a trace of sorrow flashed across her face. This sorrow captured Yang Chen¡¯s attention and surprised him a bit. He didn¡¯t think much about it, but when he saw the Clan Elder of the Fish Clan come out, he immediately understood the reason for Cai Hong¡¯s sorrow. This Clan Elder of the Fish Clan, his upper half resembled an old woman, while the color of the fish scales of his lower part was already fading. They were uneven, and a few had even fallen off. Even without understanding the Fish Clan, one would know that this was a sign of old age, approaching death. ¡°Grandma Yun Lu!¡± Cai Hong rushed forward to support the frail elder when she saw him. ¡°The old woman, Yun Lu, of the Mermaid, greets Young Master Yang.¡± The mermaid struggled to move. Seeing this, Yang Chen sighed. If he initially only wanted to help the Fish Clan prolong their lives without really understanding the lives of the Fish Clan, now, he finally realized how important longevity was for the Fish Clan. Who wouldn¡¯t want to live longer? For humans, even when their lifespan ends, they won¡¯t appear so derelict because humans practice Martial Arts. Even at the point of death, the body does not deteriorate, it¡¯s just the energy that depletes. However, the Fish Clan is different. Once they enter old age, many things decline significantly. Like Yun Lu, who can¡¯t even walk steadily now, life is too important for them. In deep thought, Yang Chen said seriously, ¡°Cai Hong, from now on, helping the Fish Clan find the ingredients for the Longevity Pill will become my top priority. As soon as the ingredients are complete, I will immediately refine the Longevity Pill for you.¡± ¡°Young Master, really?¡± Tears glistened in Cai Hong¡¯s eyes as she supported Mermaid Yun Lu, her eyes filled with teardrops of crystalline sorrow. ¡°Why are you crying, have I ever lied to you?¡± Yang Chen laughed wryly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with me here, the Fish Clan will no longer have short lifespans like before.¡± Yun Lu also showed a glimmer of joy on her face, ¡°This old woman, Yun Lu, also thanks the Young Master. Speaking of which, I wonder what help the Young Master needs from me. This old body is no good for anything, but I am indeed very proficient in the way of Spiritual Power.. Whatever help the Young Master needs, even if this old woman has to give up her life, there is no problem!¡± Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Chapter 293: Siblings Meet_l Chapter 296: Chapter 293: Siblings Meet_l Translator: 549690339 Hearing this, Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, you don¡¯t have to be like this. It¡¯s really too much to entrust your life to me. You have to live for a few more years for me, and after I help you prolong your life, enjoy a few more good years.¡± Yun Lu didn¡¯t take Yang Chen¡¯s words seriously, because it was enough that he had the heart to help. Prolonging their life has been the dream of their Fishpeople Tribe for generations, so how could it be so easily achieved? With this in mind, Yun Lu cupped her hands: ¡°I wonder what trouble the Young Master has encountered?¡± ¡°It¡¯s like this, I¡¯m cultivating the Taichi True Scripture, and I need to create a flame chamber in my body. Creating this flame chamber requires a high level of divine soul attainment, which ordinary divine soul abilities can¡¯t accomplish, so I want to ask Senior Yun Lu for her help. Later on, I¡¯ll teach Senior Yun Lu the method, and whether this matter can be accomplished depends on the senior.¡± After hearing about the creation of the flame chamber in the body with divine soul, Yun Lu raised her eyebrows slightly, but her rich experience has seen many strange things, so she readily agreed: ¡°This old body will give it their all!¡± Yang Chen nodded and immediately taught Yun Lu the method of creating the flame chamber. Afterward, Yang Chen began refining the essence blood of the Golden Claw Python¡­ The process of creating the flame chamber was very long, and with Yun Lu¡¯s intense help, it took about half a day for the flame chamber to be built. Half a day later, Yang Chen took a deep breath and looked at Yun Lu, who was sweating profusely, and said softly, ¡°Finally, the creation is over, Senior Yun Lu, thank you once again for your help.¡± ¡°Helping Young Master Yang Chen is what our Fishpeople Tribe should do.¡± Yun Lu wiped her sweat, and her face was clearly filled with excitement as she held the elixir. Now that they consider Yang Chen as one of their own, they were happy to help Yang Chen complete a treasured wish. Yang Chen took out a few elixirs he had refined in his spare time and gently said: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, these elixirs help to restore physical strength and relieve stress. You should take them first and then go back to rest in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space!¡± ¡°Thank you, Young Master Yang Chen¡­¡± After taking the elixir, Yun Lu returned to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Yang Chen, on the other hand, looked at the two flame chambers in his body and was overjoyed. Thanks to Yun Lu¡¯s tireless efforts to create the flame chambers with her divine soul, he finally succeeded in creating two flame chambers in his body. He didn¡¯t need many flame chambers at the moment, and since there was only one volume of the Taichi True Scripture, there could only be two flame chambers created. To create the third flame chamber, and the method to create the second one is different, which requires finding the second volume of the Taichi True Scripture. For him now, having two flame chambers to hold two different fires ¨C one being the Mysterious Fire Star and the other being the Demonic Fire from the Fire Origin Essence ¨C was enough! At this moment, Yang Chen moved the Flourishing Stars Fire Seed from inside his body into the flame chamber slowly, feeling the overbearing characteristics of the Mysterious Fire becoming weaker. In comparison, the control of the Mysterious Fire had not decreased much. Yang Chen felt relieved and cautiously, fearing that something might go wrong, he put the Fire Origin Essence he had longed for but had nowhere to use it into another flame chamber. As soon as it entered the flame chamber, Yang Chen¡¯s spirits surged: ¡°The Taichi True Scripture is truly mysterious. By creating these two flame chambers, I can contain two different overbearing fires in my body without any problem. If it were in the past, it would be strange if there were no major issues when simultaneously refining these two overbearing fires! With the help of the Taichi True Scripture, I can use both at the same time.¡± Yang Chen was overjoyed, flipping his left hand, and in an instant, a green essence fire appeared: the Demonic Fire from the Fire Origin Essence. With a flip of his right hand, he released the Flourishing Stars Fire in all its brilliance. Left hand, Demonic Fire; right hand, Mysterious Fire. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel ecstatic, especially since the Demonic Fire was not as untouchable as the Mysterious Fire. Yang Chen murmured softly, ¡°Compared to the Mysterious Fire, the Demonic Fire is astonishing, but at least it can be used without causing a disaster.¡± It was indeed a bit tricky to get the Demonic Fire from the Fire Origin Essence. Although there are not many Demonic Fires in the world, there must be more than one type. Who would know if the Demonic Fire they refined was the Fire Origin Essence¡¯s Demonic Fire or some other type of Demonic Fire? After all, others can¡¯t see that it is the most original Demonic Fire. Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°With this Demonic Fire, I will have an extra trump card to use during the Knockout Competition.¡± While immersed in his thoughts, Yang Chen sensed some commotion outside. As Yang Chen opened the door, he saw Elder Wu of the Ziyang Sect, with whom he had some disputes before. Elder Wu was standing outside hesitating and looked undecided about something. Seeing Elder Wu, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed, and he didn¡¯t care about what Elder Wu was thinking. Instead, his eyes shifted and he naturally glanced at the beautiful young woman standing next to Elder Wu, wondering what she was looking for. When she saw Yang Chen, she seemed to have found the right person and stared intensely at him. ¡°Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Older Sister!¡± Joy filled Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. Because the person who came was none other than Yang Caidie! ¡°Bao¡¯er, I finally found you.¡± Yang Caidie threw herself into a hug, holding Yang Chen tightly in her arms, her delight unmistakable. Yang Chen was caught off guard, his face full of mixed emotions as his sister excitedly held him. His sister was still unaware that she was squishing her chest into his face. He had thought that his sister would have learned some manners after joining the Ziyang Sect. But who would have thought that she had not changed at all, just like before. ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯ve grown taller!¡± Yang Caidie rubbed her eyes, red and teary, and then burst into laughter, the change in her emotions as unpredictable as the weather. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen looked down at himself and realized that he had indeed grown taller than his sister. ¡°Bao¡¯er, have you been eating well all this time?¡± Yang Caidie asked in concern. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile and said, ¡°Older Sister, I¡¯ve reached the Spirit Martial Realm, how could I still worry about food?¡± ¡°Right, I heard my master mention that I didn¡¯t know you were also participating in this Selection Competition. I didn¡¯t expect you to have reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Yang Caidie chattered nonstop, grabbing Yang Chen¡¯s hand and bombarding him with questions.. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Chapter 294: Quelling Anger!_l Chapter 297: Chapter 294: Quelling Anger!_l Translator: 549690339 Listening to Yang Caidie¡¯s concerned words by his ear, although Yang Chen felt annoyed, his heart was filled with warmth, as if he had returned to those initial days in the Great Wilderness. At that time, he didn¡¯t have much, but still, his sister doted on him and loved him deeply. That warm feeling flowed in his memory, deeply embedded. This was a kind of affection that, even without blood ties in it, still made people feel endless warmth. Then, Yang Chen glanced at Elder Wu, who was hesitating next to him. Elder Wu had an embarrassed look and chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s good that you siblings have met, it¡¯s good!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s anger was still apparent, and he led Yang Caidie straight into the room, leaving Elder Wu outside. This left Elder Wu with an embarrassed face, wanting to get angry, but when considering Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Genius Selection Competition, even their own sect leader desired to win Yang Chen over. With her status and position in the Ziyang Sect, if she hadn¡¯t accepted Caidie as a disciple, she would have secured her position. But now. involving Yang Chen¡¯s matter. further infuriating Yang Chen could bring her sect leader¡¯s anger upon her. Thinking about this, Elder Wu could only sigh lightly, knowing she had made a big mistake from the beginning. If from the very beginning, she had not looked down upon Yang Chen due to his origins from the Great Wilderness, and accepted Yang Chen into the Ziyang Sect and her own division, would her position in Ziyang Sect still be like this? It would absolutely skyrocket, beyond measure. Waiting for Yang Chen and Yang Caidie to shine in this Genius Selection Competition, could she be in this situation? It¡¯s a pity, however, that everything was too late. Her initial disdainful actions had brewed the grave error that she was now unable to take back with regret. Yang Caidie, no matter how fierce she was, still knew about the issue between Yang Chen and her master. When she entered the room, Gu Mingyue also saw Yang Caidie. As soon as she saw Yang Caidie, Gu Mingyue started weeping and exclaimed, ¡°Young Lady!¡± ¡°Ming Yue!¡± Yang Caidie looked at Gu Mingyue, who she hadn¡¯t seen for a long time, embracing her in her arms, her eyes glistening with tears. Gu Mingyue also cried with pear-shaped tears, and the two took some time before they reluctantly parted, after all, it was hard to let go of the feelings that had built up for more than a decade. ¡°Young Lady, let me pour you some tea.¡± Gu Mingyue took small steps and quickly went to prepare it. Yang Caidie nodded gently, then looked at Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, I have heard about you and my master¡¯s matter. My master indeed did wrong by not allowing you to see me. But during this time, I have seen how good my master has been to me since accepting me as a disciple. I have not suffered at all in Ziyang Sect, which is largely due to my master.¡± Yang Chen nodded. Yang Caidie¡¯s Moon-gathering Divine Body was indeed not to be underestimated, and the Ziyang Sect, as long as they were not foolish, would cultivate her with all their might. Yang Caidie smiled playfully: ¡°By the way, the sect leader even thought of establishing me as the Junior Sect Master, but this news is very secretive, and only a few people know about it.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen suddenly realized, remembering the Ziyang Sect¡¯s chief disciple, Yuan Shaoyang, and piecing together what his sister just said, everything became clear. No wonder Yuan Shaoyang was so hostile to himself, so it was all because of his sister. This was not an unexplainable matter. With his understanding of Yuan Shaoyang, Yang Chen could tell at a glance that he was a narrow-minded person. When Yang Caidie was in the Ziyang Sect, if there was a chance for her to become the Junior Sect Master, even if it was just a little possibility, it would be a threat to chief disciple Yuan Shaoyang. Yang Chen said with a smile: ¡°Sister, have you ever thought about becoming the Ziyang Sect¡¯s Junior Sect Master?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t thought about it,¡± Yang Caidie shook her head, looking naive. ¡°I am not that kind of material at all. On the contrary, for your matter with my master, you don¡¯t need to care about it.¡± Yang Chen knew that his sister had a kind heart and sighed, ¡°Sister, the fact that your Master won¡¯t allow me to see you is actually for your own good. I have no hard feelings about it. When I was in the Secret Realm against the Ziyang Sect, it was only because I wanted to see you, I had no other choice.¡± ¡°Then why did you leave her outside?¡± Yang Caidie said discontentedly. ¡°You know, once a Master, always a Master.¡± Yang Chen gave a wry smile: ¡°I left her outside, not just to leave her outside. If Elder Wu is smart, she should be able to understand my intentions.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yang Caidie was somewhat puzzled. Yang Chen gave a faint smile: ¡°With Elder WII coming over today. since she brought you to meet me, she wanted to clear up the past grievances between us and thus win me over to join the Ziyang Sect. But I have no such intention, and if Elder Wu is really smart, she should know I have no such intention!¡± This left Yang Caidie stunned for a moment: ¡°Bao¡¯er, when did you become so scheming? Also, why don¡¯t you join the Ziyang Sect? If you come to the Ziyang Sect, your sister can take care of you.¡± ¡°I already have other ideas,¡± Yang Chen said gently. ¡°Which sect do you want to join?¡± Yang Caidie asked curiously, blinking her big eyes. Yang Chen said with a warm breeze: ¡°I want to join the Yuanshan Sect.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go too,¡± Yang Caidie didn¡¯t hesitate and said directly. ¡°Aren¡¯t you making trouble?¡± Yang Chen glared at her. His sister really didn¡¯t think much before she spoke. She had been in Ziyang Sect for more than half a year, and the whole sect had been cultivating and supporting her. If she said she was going to leave, who would the Ziyang Sect cry to? Yang Caidie wasn¡¯t really considering leaving the Ziyang Sect, rather, she just said it subconsciously when she was worried. Now that she had come to her senses, Yang Caidie felt somewhat reluctant and said, ¡°Well, when you have the chance, you must come to Ziyang Sect to find your sister. Look how thin you¡¯ve gotten during this time. There are many spiritual birds in the Ziyang Sect. Elder Shan in our sect raises a white-feathered goose, and I will secretly kill it and cook it for you when you come.¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes: ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll definitely go to Ziyang Sect when I have the time!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yang Caidie patted Yang Chen on the shoulder. ¡°By the way, Bao¡¯er, when are you going to get married and have children?¡± Yang Chen was stunned. He thought that after his sister had experienced such a big scene and entered the Major Sects, her horizons would broaden, but her conservative habits in the Great Wilderness haven¡¯t changed. How old was he to get married and have children? ¡°There are many pretty girls in our Ziyang Sect. Why don¡¯t I introduce a few for you?¡± Yang Chen and Yang Caidie chatted for a long time before reluctantly parting. By the time Yang Caidie left, it was already the second day. When Yang Chen and Yang Caidie came out of the room, they only saw Elder Wu with an embarrassed face, still standing outside. This made Yang Chen¡¯s anger toward Elder Wu dissipate a lot.. Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Chapter 295: Alchemy Knockout Competition_l Chapter 298: Chapter 295: Alchemy Knockout Competition_l Translator: 549690339 Elder Wu looked at Yang Chen with an awkward expression and said, ¡°Young Master Yang¡­¡± ¡°Master.¡± Yang Caidie stood obediently beside Elder Wu. Yang Chen clasped his hands. He didn¡¯t hold much grudge against Elder Wu after meeting his sister today. He slowly said, ¡°Elder Wu, you can go back and tell the Sect Leader of the Ziyang Sect that I¡¯ll let go of our past grudges. Not only that, but I¡¯ll personally thank you for taking care of my sister in the Ziyang Sect in the future.¡± Upon hearing this, Elder Wu finally breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Yang Chen¡¯s grievances had been completely resolved. She repeatedly said, ¡°Young Master Yang, I¡¯m here today on behalf of the Ziyang Sect to sincerely invite you to join us. You can rest assured that as long as you join the Ziyang Sect, our Sect Leader can even take you as a personal disciple. What do you think, Young Master Yang Chen?¡± Looking at Elder Wu, who still didn¡¯t understand his intention for leaving her waiting for half a day, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Elder Wu, we¡¯ll talk about this matter later!¡± Elder Wu was stunned for a moment. Upon carefully thinking about Yang Chen¡¯s indifference towards her from the beginning to the end, she realized his meaning and bitterly smiled, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t bother Young Master Yang anymore!¡± Yang Chen silently watched Elder Wu and his sister leave without uttering a word. Just as his thoughts were interrupted, Yang Chen suddenly turned his head and said to the two sudden visitors, ¡°Who might you two be¡­?¡± He was somewhat surprised since he didn¡¯t know when these two people appeared in the courtyard. If not for the rainbow reminder, he wouldn¡¯t have noticed their arrival. Upon closer inspection, these two people were dressed in the attire of Beishan Main City and were both elderly with Origin Martial Realm cultivation. It wasn¡¯t difficult to guess that they were from Beishan Main City. Yang Chen naturally couldn¡¯t afford to be careless and expressed enough respect to avoid being accused of disrespecting his elders in the future. One of the white-haired elders smiled warmly, ¡°We are junior stewards of Beishan Main City. My last name is Huang. I hope you can forgive us for our uninvited visit.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for forgiveness. I¡¯m truly honored to have two seniors visit me.¡± Yang Chen smiled, ¡°I wonder what brings you two here today?¡± The two elders laughed gently, ¡°The final assessment of the Alchemist knockout competition will take place the day after tomorrow. We came to inform you, Young Master Yang Chen. Here is the Assessment Order. We hope you can be punctual, and the location can be found on the order.¡± Yang Chen nodded and accepted the Assessment Order, then said, ¡°I¡¯ve noted it down. I¡¯ll be there on time the day after tomorrow!¡± The two elders clasped their hands, ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll take our leave.¡± They came and went like shadows, disappearing as soon as their voices faded. Standing in place, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but narrow his eyes to think. He couldn¡¯t help but smile and sigh. He more or less understood Beishan Main City¡¯s intention of bypassing the selection competition and going straight to the knockout competition. Beishan Main City probably wanted to use this opportunity to draw him in. After all, it would be quite challenging to recruit a genius like him, and the process wouldn¡¯t be as simple as just saying so. However, today, Beishan Main City only seemed to be informing him, not even trying to draw him into the city. Yang Chen silently sighed. He was somewhat disappointed in Beishan Main City. Giving his current performance, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think he lacked the qualifications to join Beishan Main City. However, since Beishan Main City didn¡¯t appreciate him, he certainly wouldn¡¯t shamelessly join them. Knowing that the alchemy assessment would begin the day after tomorrow, he made some preparations after some thought. In the blink of an eye, it was already the day after tomorrow. Yang Chen entered the venue according to the assessment order, led by the Zhou Family. It must be said that the scale of the Alchemist knockout competition was equally astonishing. As the ultimate contest for alchemists, all major sects would be present on the viewing platform. As Yang Chen entered the venue, he could see various sects at a glance. Canghai Sect, Yuanshan Sect, Beishan Main City. As well as the Six Sects and various other smaller sects. The Alchemy Lineage was of utmost importance to countless forces. Hands behind his back, Yang Chen had already inquired about the rules of the knockout competition before coming. The rules for the Alchemist knockout competition as the final match were somewhat similar to those of the Martial Battle competition. That is to say, it was also a ring competition. One hundred and twenty-eight alchemy geniuses would compete in the final alchemy contest. Whoever could refine the more superior elixir on the ring could advance to the next round. As Yang Chen was lost in thought, a referee from Beishan Main City had already entered the venue. Likewise, Yang Chen glanced around and saw many young alchemists he didn¡¯t recognize, ready to go. It was clear that the Alchemist knockout competition would soon begin. ¡°Look!¡± ¡°That¡¯s Elder Hu, Master Hu Dan, the person in charge of this Alchemist knockout competition.¡± ¡°He¡¯s the Alchemy Master who came up with the Chi Lian Dan during the first round of the basic assessment.¡± ¡°I heard that Elder Hu¡¯s alchemy level has reached a peak, even surpassing the Sect Leader of Huangshan Sect.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just hearsay, but it¡¯s said that there is little difference between their alchemy levels, and neither is stronger nor weaker.¡± Yang Chen followed the voices and saw an old man with an extraordinary bearing, hands behind his back, standing on a high platform. This elder, with long white whiskers and handsome brows, was the Elder Hu that everyone was talking about, the founder of the Chi Lian Dan during the Basic Assessment. Elder Hu was the person in charge of this Alchemist knockout competition. Seeing that it was time, Elder Hu slowly said, ¡°Everyone, the time has come. I announce that the Alchemist knockout competition officially begins!¡± Instantly, the whole scene boiled with excitement. Elder Hu stroked his beard, looking quite satisfied with the effect as he loudly said, ¡°I don¡¯t need to say much about the rules of this Alchemist knockout competition. One hundred and twenty-eight alchemy geniuses will compete today to determine the top eight..¡± Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Chapter 296: Yang Chen’s Soaring Popularity_l Chapter 299: Chapter 296: Yang Chen¡¯s Soaring Popularity_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°As for the alchemy and elixirs used during this Pill Battle, you will have to prepare them yourselves. Our Beishan Main City will not be responsible for that.¡± Elder Hu said with an indifferent smile. Hearing this, many geniuses were somewhat dissatisfied. They were not responsible for the consumption of materials? This Beishan Main City was really stingy. Yang Chen didn¡¯t think so, however. Beishan Main City had no obligation to cover the materials consumed by the Alchemists. They were not relatives with them, so why should they bear this burden? If one furnace failed, and the second one still failed, the materials would be wasted. How wronged would Beishan Main City be? In fact, for Alchemists, if they could reach the corresponding alchemy level, they would definitely be able to take out the materials for elixirs of that level. Of course, Yang Chen was a complete exception. The materials for the highest level elixir he refined in his previous life were probably difficult to obtain in the entire Beishan Main City. Moreover, the competition today might not be without benefits for these geniuses. The elixirs that were refined still belonged to themselves. This was the first point. If any genius could refine a good elixir, they could take advantage of today¡¯s platform to refine and sell it immediately. With the momentum of the Alchemist Knockout Competition, it would be impossible to sell the elixir at a low price. Relatively speaking, this was still an opportunity for these Alchemy Geniuses to start a fortune. Elder Hu didn¡¯t care what these geniuses thought and slowly said, ¡°If you can make it into the top three in this Alchemy Knockout Competition, there will be additional rewards from our Beishan Main City. The first place winner in the Pill Battle Assessment will be eligible to select ten materials from our Beishan Main City¡¯s Material Library, whereas the second and third place will be able to select three materials!¡± ¡°Rest assured, the materials in the Material Library are all of invaluable value.¡± Elder Hu looked at the longing of these geniuses and smiled at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve said everything I should. Referee, please display the Pill Battle chart.¡± The referee heard this, waved his hand, and the next moment, a well-prepared chart magically manifested in the view of the crowd. Noticing that the chart clearly displayed the names of different genius opponents and their corresponding arenas. ¡°Wang Cong versus Huang MO, the 3rd arena!¡± ¡°Zhao Neng versus Zheng Jianqi, the 7th arena.¡± On this chart, different geniuses participated in the fights in different arenas. It was straightforward and easy to understand. Many geniuses had already taken their positions and walked onto the ring. Yang Chen also saw himself on this chart. ¡°Yang Chen versus Wen Feiyang, 2nd arena!¡± Yang Chen touched his chin, not knowing who Wen Feiyang was, and walked straight out of the crowd. At that moment, Zhou Yunxi clenched her small fist and said, ¡°Yang Chen, come on! I was supposed to go to Yanhua Pool and meet up with those Senior and Junior Sisters, but I came here today just to cheer you on.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. But Zhou Yunxi was just one of them¡­ Before he even entered the arena, the viewing platform was already filled with noise. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Look, the news is correct, Yang Chen has indeed come to participate in the Alchemy Knockout Competition Assessments.¡± ¡°Sisters, shout! Cheer for Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, come on!¡± ¡°Come on!¡± The voices from these women were so loud that it was quite intimidating. Looking up, Yang Chen saw that these girls were none other than the female disciples of Yanhua Pool. This made Yang Chen cry and laugh secretly. If Zhou Yunxi saw this, she would probably regret not going to the Yanhua Pool because the Yanhua Pool was cheering as well. Compared to her sitting alone in the Zhou Family, shouting out for Yang Chen, it would be more impressive to be with Yanhua pool. These female disciples from Yanhua Pool were cheering for Yang Chen, naturally because of Yang Chen having saved them. So when they learned that Yang Chen was participating in the Knockout Competition today, a large group of female disciples immediately gathered and came to the Viewing Platform. As soon as Yang Chen appeared, they cheered, making sure to shout in a way that boosted Yang Chen¡¯s reputation. ¡°These girls¡­¡± The beautiful woman Luoxing from Yanhua Pool laughed and glanced at her disciple MO HuaWu, who was also shouting loudly. Madam Cao, the Sect Leader of Yanhua Pool, laughed happily, ¡°Our Yanhua Pool disciples are full of vitality. Let them shout, women always have some privileges, who would dare to interfere?¡± Indeed, although there were many scornful looks, no one would stop this behavior. Compared to that, although the other geniuses on the scene did have some fame, it wasn¡¯t as grand as Yang Chen¡¯s. It couldn¡¯t be helped; there were Yanhua Pool¡¯s female disciples, thousands of them, both eliminated and uneliminated. When these thousands of people gathered and shouted, which Alchemist could compare? It was this momentum that made Wen Feiyang, Yang Chen¡¯s opponent in the Pill Battle, show hatred in his eyes before the battle even began. Yang Chen didn¡¯t think much about it and took a casual glance at Wen Feiyang when he stepped onto the ring. This Wen Feiyang was a 17- or 18-year-old boy, dressed in the Taoist robe of the Huangshan Sect. Before Yang Chen could greet him, he said coldly, ¡°Kid, your popularity seems to be pretty high. I just don¡¯t know if your alchemy level is as high as your popularity!¡± Yang Chen just smiled faintly at these words. ¡°Who knows?¡± ¡°Hmph, cut the nonsense and start the contest.¡± Wen Feiyang looked cold. He didn¡¯t know why Yang Chen¡¯s popularity was so high, but he figured that if he defeated Yang Chen in alchemy, the popularity originally belonging to Yang Chen would immediately gather around him. When he thought of being surrounded by the girls of Yanhua Pool, Wen Feiyang licked his lips. He wanted to snatch everything Yang Chen had. However, he didn¡¯t know that the reason why Yang Chen was loved by these girls from Yanhua Pool wasn¡¯t due to his achievements in alchemy. When it came to fighting, both of them were uncompromising. They each sat down and took out their Pill Furnaces. Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s Pill Furnace, Wen Feiyang sneered, ¡°So it¡¯s just a low-quality one after all. You dare to bring out such a lousy Pill Furnace and lose face?¡± Having said that, Wen Feiyang waved his hand, and a shiny Pill Furnace appeared in his hand. This Pill Furnace looked precious at first glance, specially used for alchemy with great value. Comparing Yang Chen¡¯s Purple Elegance Dan Furnace with his, it was naturally inferior, revealing the gap between the two. This was also a place where the Alchemy Duel had a high degree of freedom. Because there were no restrictions on the Pill Furnaces used for alchemy. If your Pill Furnace was inferior, it had nothing to do with the Beishan Main City. Whose fault is it that you don¡¯t have a background? Compared to Wen Feiyang, who was personally gifted the Pill Furnace by Huangshan Sect, Yang Chen¡¯s ancestral Purple Elegance Dan Furnace immediately looked like a low-quality product.. Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Chapter 297: Third-grade Middle-stage Bloody Moon Pill_l Chapter 300: Chapter 297: Third-grade Middle-stage Bloody Moon Pill_l Translator: 549690339 It couldn¡¯t be helped; even though it was a hereditary pill furnace, the material of the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace was still far inferior. Of course, this didn¡¯t pose any pressure to Yang Chen. Hearing Wen Feiyang¡¯s contemptuous provocation, Yang Chen acted indifferent, without a ripple in his emotions, as if he hadn¡¯t heard it. Why would he need to argue with the other party? With his alchemy memory, as long as it was a battle that existed in the field of alchemy, from fire control to alchemy itself, he was simply bullying Wen Feiyang. How could one more pill furnace matter? Wen Feiyang didn¡¯t think so. He glanced at Yang Chen¡¯s shabby Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, sneered continuously, and seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t speak anymore and started refining pills, he didn¡¯t say anything more. He placed the materials in the pill furnace, and his technique gradually took shape. As he refined pills, he looked at Yang Chen¡¯s orderly and simple alchemy technique and became even more disdainful. Then, he deliberately showed off his own alchemy skills, his movements flowing smoothly, so that Yang Chen could see what a true alchemist from a prestigious family was like! However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even look at Wen Feiyang, his attention focused on the alchemy furnace! Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining also caught the attention of many sect members on the viewing platform. ¡°Yang Chen can also refine pills?¡± In the past few days, Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Secret Realm Selection Competition had already shocked many people. But despite the shock, everyone thought that Yang Chen¡¯s talent was only extraordinary in martial arts. Who would have thought that Yang Chen could also refine pills? When they saw Yang Chen appear on the Pill Battle Arena, many sect members who didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen could refine pills were surprised. ¡°You didn¡¯t know this? Heh heh, it seems that your intelligence control is limited. Not only can Yang Chen refine pills, but he also performed exceptionally well in the Pill Refining Basic Assessment. He directly skipped the Alchemist Selection Competition and advanced to the knockout competition!¡± ¡°It¡¯s worth mentioning that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is quite strong.¡± Some sect members didn¡¯t pay attention to Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level. It¡¯s not that most sects didn¡¯t cultivate alchemy genius talents, but they just didn¡¯t think highly of the Basic Competition. Therefore, they spent more time assessing and digging for talent in the Alchemist Selection Competition and Knockout Competition. As a result, many sect members didn¡¯t know much about Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the basic competition. Now, Yang Chen, who had already performed excellently in the Secret Realm Selection Competition, appeared in this Alchemist Knockout Competition, undoubtedly stirring up a storm and making many sects focus on determining just how skilled Yang Chen was in alchemy. Undoubtedly. If Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was still extremely powerful, then the competition to win him over would ignite another astonishing wave. The most surprised person was Mu Baisheng from Yuanshan Sect. Mu Baisheng sat in his chair, and of course, he noticed Yang Chen on the second arena stage, and then said, ¡°Yang Chen can also refine pills?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± No one underneath knew that Yang Chen could refine pills. Only one elder said awkwardly, ¡°Sect Leader, I just heard others say that it seems Yang Chen also signed up for the alchemy assessment and performed well in the basic competition, earning three special awards and directly skipping the selection competition, entering the knockout stage. Our Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t investigate the basic competition and directly came to the knockout stage for assessment. Therefore, we don¡¯t have any information about Yang Chen in alchemy within our sect.¡¯¡±¡®Oh?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s eyebrows raised: ¡®When did North Mountain Main City become so generous, allowing a genius to skip a match and directly enter the knockout competition; this is truly interesting. How do you think Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy competition will turn out?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± The elders looked at each other and then honestly said: ¡°Sect Leader, I don¡¯t know how good Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is, but at most he is just a wildling. Wen Feiyang is Huangshan Sect¡¯s alchemy genius; it won¡¯t be easy for him to win!¡± In the alchemy field, there are only two orthodox forces. One is North Mountain Main City, and the other is Huangshan Sect. Comparatively speaking, North Mountain Main City¡¯s development is the most comprehensive. Whether it is alchemy or martial arts, North Mountain Main City has an astonishing involvement! On the other hand, Huangshan Sect focuses on alchemy. Although their martial arts are somewhat weaker, no one dares to question Huangshan Sect¡¯s alchemy abilities. They monopolize most of the elixir sales in North Mountain County. In the field of elixirs, no other forces dare not to give face to Huangshan Sect besides North Mountain Main City. There are not a few who share the same thoughts as Yuanshan Sect. ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s luck is really bad. Although he has shown outstanding performance in alchemy, Wen Feiyang has been specially cultivated by Huangshan Sect. His alchemy technique is skilled; look, when compared purely on alchemy technique, Yang Chen seems to be lacking a lot.¡± ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy technique is more like a child who has just learned to walk. He still lacks a lot in fire control and skill mastery.¡± Some people who felt their alchemy level was qualified commented from the viewing platform. ¡°In comparison, Wen Feiyang¡¯s alchemy technique is more masterful. His alchemy has already touched some of the knack for alchemy and is treating it as a game. This is a very high level of alchemy.¡± Many people with discerning eyes do not think highly of Yang Chen. Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to impress others either. If it weren¡¯t for his initial interest in participating in the Alchemist Selection knockout competition, or even if it was unnecessary, he would not have thought about getting a high rank. After all, he had already achieved a startling effect, and the troubles he needed to solve had been resolved, so there was no need for more attention. In the Martial Arts Genius Selection knockout competition, he still had his own plans. However, when he heard the rewards from North Mountain Main City, he was tempted. Getting first place in the knockout competition would allow him to choose ten materials from the North Mountain Main City materials library. For him, who was eager to refine the Life Extension Pill and improve the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s current situation, this was undoubtedly a timely help. Thus, Yang Chen¡¯s hidden and concealed thoughts vanished because of this reward. Since there was no need to hide his skills, he would show them off in this knockout competition. ¡°First, I¡¯ll refine the third-grade elementary pills.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. Just as he was lost in thought, Wen Feiyang had already achieved success in refining the elixir. The fragrance filled the air, and Wen Feiyang glanced at Yang Chen with pride. The pill furnace was then opened, and a deep red pill fell into his hands. ¡°It¡¯s the Bloody Moon Pill!¡± ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the Bloody Moon Pill, which can restore the lost essence and vitality of the body after taking just one. This Bloody Moon Pill can be considered a healing holy medicine.¡± ¡°The Bloody Moon Pill is a third-grade middle rank pill; I didn¡¯t expect Wen Feiyang to bring out the big guns right away and not leave any chance for Yang Chen.¡± ¡°With a third-grade middle rank pill in play, Yang Chen hardly has any odds of winning..¡± Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Chapter 298: Delivering the Pill_l Chapter 301: Chapter 298: Delivering the Pill_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°As a key alchemy disciple trained by the Huangshan Sect, Wen Feiyang is indeed formidable. At such a young age, he has already reached the level of a Third-Rank Middle-Stage Alchemy Master. The Bloody Moon Pill he refined is of top-quality materials, with hardly any faults.¡± ¡°This Wen Feiyang is almost certain to win. His alchemy level is already outstanding among many alchemy geniuses in the knockout competition. Besides a few who are stronger than him, his skill ranks among the best. Moreover, having excelled in the first round by refining the Bloody Moon Pill, it¡¯s almost certain that he¡¯ll prevail against Yang Chen in alchemy.¡± Wen Feiyang listened to the whispers with pride on his face. Yet, his anger surged when he saw the girls from Yanhua Pool still cheering. He immediately shouted: ¡°Honorable referees, I have finished refining my elixir.¡± The referees nodded and then turned their gaze to Yang Chen. The competition couldn¡¯t end until Yang Chen finished refining his elixir. Seeing that Wen Feiyang had finished refining, Yang Chen calmly continued to control the fire under Wen Feiyang¡¯s provocative gaze. This made Wen Feiyang snicker inwardly and secretly ridicule Yang Chen for appearing profound. He had seen such pretentiousness many times. What was Yang Chen trying to show off? Soon, Yang Chen¡¯s refining also came to an end. A rich pill fragrance overflowed as he calmly lifted the lid of the pill furnace and took out an elixir. Upon seeing the elixir, the audience sighed in disappointment. ¡°It¡¯s an Essence Pill.¡¯ ¡°Yang Chen also refined a healing holy medicine that restores vitality!¡± ¡°However, when compared to the Bloody Moon Pill, the Essence Pill is far inferior. The Essence Pill is only a Third-Grade Elementary pill, while the Bloody Moon Pill is a Third-Grade Middle-Stage. Although there is only a difference of one rank, the actual gap between them is enormous. Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts talents are extraordinary, but when it comes to alchemy, he¡¯s still just an amateur.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s too difficult for an amateur to beat someone who¡¯s professionally trained.¡± Listening to the crowd¡¯s discussion only fueled Wen Feiyang¡¯s arrogance. He straightforwardly said: ¡°Honorable referees, can you announce the result now? I¡¯m sure you are well aware of the material and quality difference between the Bloody Moon Pill and the Essence Pill.¡± However, the referees didn¡¯t rush to give their verdict. An experienced referee asked: ¡°Yang Chen, is there only one Essence Pill in your pill furnace?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Seeing this number, the referees were astounded, even though they had anticipated it. ¡°Yang Chen actually refined nine Essence Pills at once!¡± The referees were all dumbstruck. Wen Feiyang was also stunned, his expression becoming extremely unpleasant. The audience on the viewing platform was similarly shocked. Nine¡­ If Essence Pills were compared only in terms of material quality to the Bloody Moon Pill, they would be considered inferior. However, when the difference in quantity is taken into account, the significance completely changes. One Essence Pill might be inferior to the Bloody Moon Pill, but what about three? Or five? Yang Chen refined a total of nine Essence Pills. In fact, Yang Chen had initially aimed to refine eleven Essence Pills. His alchemy technique leaned towards steadiness, transcending flashy stunts and returning to simplicity. This was why the alchemists of the Wang Family in the Great Wilderness could see the extraordinary nature of his alchemy technique, but these alchemists couldn¡¯t. They thought that alchemy should be showy and ostentatious.However, unknown to others, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy technique had no problems from the very beginning. If he followed these steps, Yang Chen could easily refine eleven Essence Pills, reaching the limit of the materials for this furnace. But he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to produce the results and deliberately waited for Wen Feiyang to finish refining. After Wen Feiyang finished refining, upon seeing that the opponent had refined only one Bloody Moon Pill, Yang Chen then deliberately made some mistakes in his technique, resulting in only nine Essence Pills. This couldn¡¯t be helped; at his age, refining eleven Essence Pills in one breath would be too shocking. Until it was absolutely necessary, he didn¡¯t want to expose too much of his alchemy level. When the referee saw the nine Essence Pills, they exchanged glances, and their decision was basically made. ¡°Wen Feiyang, if there are no more Bloody Moon Pills in your pill furnace, then we shall announce the results,¡± the judges said one after another. Wen Feiyang clenched his teeth in irritation, but indeed, there was only one Bloody Moon Pill in his furnace. Where could a second one come from? This Bloody Moon Pill was not something easily refined on a whim. Thinking of this, he glared at Yang Chen resentfully. What on earth was going on? How could Yang Chen, with his clumsy alchemy technique, refine as many as nine Essence Pills? Seeing that Wen Feiyang didn¡¯t say anything, the referee calmly announced, ¡°Yang Chen wins and advances to the next round of the competition. Wen Feiyang is eliminated!¡± This left Wen Feiyang looking extremely deflated as he angrily left the ring. Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to care about what Wen Feiyang was thinking; with his hands behind his back, he returned to the viewing platform where the Zhou Family was located. Seeing Yang Chen return, Zhou Haoran laughed heartily, ¡°Congratulations, Yang Chen! Each of these three-grade elixirs can be sold for a good price. Nine in a row, wow!¡± ¡°Sell? I didn¡¯t plan to sell,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. ¡°If you don¡¯t sell, young friend Yang Chen, it won¡¯t be of much use to you,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a longing expression, making his intentions clear. Obviously, he wanted to buy the nine Essence Pills. They were very suitable for Origin Martial Realm masters to take, not to mention the Spirit Martial Realm. Yang Chen listened to Zhou Haoran¡¯s words, hands behind his back, and said indifferently, ¡°Master Zhou, I won¡¯t sell these nine freshly refined Essence Pills, but I¡¯ll give them away. You take these pills!¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, and he stammered, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, this¡­ this isn¡¯t appropriate.¡± ¡°What¡¯s inappropriate?¡± Yang Chen took out the storage bag and handed the nine Essence Pills to Zhou Haoran without any hesitation. Seeing that Yang Chen had already given the Essence Pills to Zhou Haoran, many forces who had wanted to buy the Essence Pills from Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated, cursing that Zhou Haoran was taking advantage of his close relationship with Yang Chen. In fact, Yang Chen had his reasons for giving the Essence Pills to Zhou Haoran. He needed to repay favors properly. Zhou Haoran had helped him, and even when he was down and out, Zhou Haoran never looked down on him and even comforted him. This wasn¡¯t something material, but it was worth far more than any tangible thing! Yang Chen was never stingy with those who helped him! Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Chapter 299: Alchemy Geniuses from Various Sects 1 Chapter 302: Chapter 299: Alchemy Geniuses from Various Sects 1 Translator: 549690339 No matter whether in his previous life or this one, Yang Chen has always been someone who would repay kindness tenfold. This is his principle in life. After his victory over Wen Feiyang, a wave of excitement surged through the viewing platform. There was no doubt that Yang Chen had become the target of many people. He was simply a treasure. Whoever could successfully recruit Yang Chen into their own sect would not only win a top genius, but also gain a future alchemy master. That being said¡­ Wen Feiyang was already a well-known alchemist among the younger generation. As long as nothing unexpected happened, Wen Feiyang was bound to become an alchemy master in his time! Even if Wen Feiyang couldn¡¯t reach the level of a Fifth or Sixth Grade alchemist, a Fourth Grade would be more than enough. With that level, he could already refine many astonishing elixirs. As for Yang Chen, not only was he younger than Wen Feiyang, but he also defeated him soundly. This indicated that Yang Chen¡¯s talent in alchemy was superior to Wen Feiyang¡¯s. This discouraged many sects. If they had recognized Yang Chen¡¯s talent earlier, how could they have ended up in such an embarrassing situation today? The most embarrassed were Ming Emperor Sect and Ziyang Sect, especially Yan Ziming, the Sect Leader of Ziyang Sect. Every time he thought about how Yang Chen should have joined their sect, he couldn¡¯t help but seethe with anger. If it hadn¡¯t been for Elder Wu¡¯s meddling, Yang Chen, if not for anything else, would have been part of the Ziyang Sect simply out of consideration for Yang Caidie¡¯s sake. Yang Chen was unaware of the thoughts of these sects. As it was still early in the competition after his duel with Wen Feiyang, he sat on the viewing platform, watching the alchemy geniuses below who had not yet finished their fights. Naturally, the level of these alchemy geniuses was nothing impressive to him. Zhou Haoran sat beside him, holding an Essence Pill, looking very pleased as he asked, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, do you know much about these alchemy geniuses?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know anything about them,¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile. This left Zhou Haoran awkwardly shaking his head. ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, this Alchemist Knockout Competition brings together many alchemy geniuses. The most difficult ones are the alchemy geniuses from Huangshan Sect and Beishan Main City. In fact, in every Alchemist Knockout Competition, the final champion is either from Huangshan Sect or Beishan Main City.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Alchemy was different from martial artist assessments. The cultivation of an alchemist requires great investment, and a wealth of alchemy training experience is essential. Without sufficient materials, it would be difficult to engage in mass alchemy practice. As a result, it would be extremely difficult for self-taught geniuses to defeat those alchemy geniuses with strong backgrounds. Unless one was an alchemy genius who could memorize any alchemy techniques instantly, it would be almost impossible to catch up to those alchemy geniuses through mere practice. However, there were very few such geniuses. For example, a genius might be able to learn the techniques for a First-Rank Elixir with just a glance, which appeared to be an extraordinary talent. But in reality? The higher the grade, the more complex the techniques. The techniques for a Second-Grade Elixir were already much more complicated than those for First-Rank Elixirs, and Third-Grade and Fourth-Grade Elixirs were even more so. Could you still learn them at a glance? It was very difficult. Therefore, in each competition, it was too hard for self-taught alchemy geniuses to win against those nurtured by Huangshan Sect and Beishan Main City. They lacked proper education. Zhou Haoran continued, ¡°There are three main players taking part in the competition on behalf of Huangshan Sect. The first one is an alchemy genius nurtured by the Sect Leader of Huangshan Sect himself. His name is Fan Shijie. It is said that he has already reached the level of a Fourth-tier Junior Alchemy Master. Look, that¡¯s him. He has already won.¡± Zhou Haoran pointed at someone below. Yang Chen looked carefully and found that the alchemy genius named Fan Shijie was a boy about seventeen or eighteen years old. The youth had an elegant appearance and an extraordinary demeanor, revealing that he was an upright and honest young man at a glance. This made Yang Chen feel more appreciation for him. An alchemist should be like this. In Yang Chen¡¯s view, those without enough magnanimity and bearing didn¡¯t deserve to be alchemists! ¡°Huangshan Sect has found a good disciple indeed.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up in satisfaction. At this moment, Fan Shijie won his match using a Fourth-Grade Pill called Huang Lingdan. This pill caught the attention of many major sects, and they approached Fan Shijie to discuss and negotiate the sale of the Huang Lingdan. For many elder members of major sects, this Fourth-Grade Pill was still very tempting. Zhou Haoran went on, ¡°The second main player is called Yuwen Hao. Look, that¡¯s him.¡± Yang Chen turned his gaze and took a look at Yuwen Hao, then lost interest. Although Yuwen Hao and Fan Shijie were both the main players of Huangshan Sect, Yuwen Hao clearly showed impatience and restlessness in his eyes. His arrogant attitude seemed not to care about anything. ¡°Compared to Fan Shijie, Yuwen Hao is somewhat inferior. He is a Third-tier Perfect Alchemy Master. As for the third main player from Huangshan Sect, it is Wen Feiyang. Although Wen Feiyang can barely be considered as a Third-tier High Rank Alchemist, his chances of refining a Third Grade High Level Elixir are not high, and he was defeated bv vou, Yanz Chen, as soon as he came up. The other members of Huangshan Sect are somewhat weaker, most of them only being Third ¨C grade Elementary Alchemists.¡± As Zhou Haoran spoke, his tone gradually became solemn. ¡°This time, the most threatening player in the Alchemist Knockout Competition is the alchemy genius trained by Beishan Main City, named Xiao Yunfeng. He is said to be an alchemy genius who benefited from Elder Hu¡¯s guidance. After being trained by Beishan Main City, he became a Fourth-tier Intermediate Alchemy Master at just seventeen years old!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen became more interested. Fourth-tier Intermediate was one level higher than Fan Shijie. He shifted his gaze, following Zhou Haoran¡¯s direction, to see that the young man named Xiao Yunfeng was sitting on the viewing platform. He looked friendly and approachable with a gentle smile, but upon closer observation, Yang Chen noticed a hint of coldness in his eyes. Apparently, Xiao Yunfeng was not what he seemed on the surface. Yang Chen felt that Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s demeanor was lacking compared to Fan Shijie, and he felt no fondness for him. He lost interest after only one glance even if the most powerful alchemist in Beishan Main City appeared, he would not take them seriously. And so, the top 128 would move on to the top 64. Victories and defeats were determined in each of the rings. About one hour later, Elder Hu, the chief referee, handed out the newly drawn competition brackets. These brackets were suspended in the air, emitting light. Following the top 128 moving on to the top 64, the next step was the top 64 moving on to the top 32! This undeniably pushed the alchemy competition towards its climax.. Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: Chapter 300: Who is the Trickster? 1 Chapter 303: Chapter 300: Who is the Trickster? 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Yang Chen versus Ma Shengan, Arena Four.¡± Zhou Haoran looked at the name ¡°Ma Shengan¡± and smiled: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, this battle shouldn¡¯t be too much trouble. According to the information I have, Ma Shengan is just a Third-Grade Elementary Alchemist.¡± Yang Chen nodded and headed up to the ring without exchanging pleasantries. At this moment, Yang Chen undoubtedly became the center of attention. Almost everyone¡¯s eyes were on him, curious about how much more this young man was capable of revealing. Upon reaching the ring, Yang Chen looked at the not-so-old teenager in front of him and bowed slightly. Ma Shengan, dressed in a purple robe, smiled and said: ¡°I am Ma Shengan. Little Brother Yang, your alchemy level is indeed outstanding. I saw everything just now, and I believe your alchemy level must be more than just Third-Grade Elementary. I am barely a Third-Grade Elementary Alchemist, and it is very difficult for me to refine Grade 3 first-rank pills.¡± Seeing that Ma Shengan was being so polite, Yang Chen replied softly: ¡°Brother Ma, you flatter me.¡± ¡°Ah? No, no. I¡¯m not exaggerating. I just really lack the confidence to compete with you, Little Brother Yang. How about this, you give me a chance, and we compete in refining Second-Grade Perfect Elixirs? Considering your alchemy level, even a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir should be enough to defeat me. In fact, I just don¡¯t want to lose too badly.¡± Ma Shengan said with a bitter smile. Seeing Ma Shengan¡¯s sincere expression, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. He initially thought that Ma Shengan was a decent person, but upon closer observation, he detected a hint of conspiracy in Ma Shengan¡¯s eyes. Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up without mentioning his suspicions, and he said loudly: ¡°Alright, since Brother Ma has such an interest, I won¡¯t spoil it for you.¡± Seeing this, a flash of success in his eyes, Ma Shengan bowed his hands and muttered: ¡°Thank you.¡± Both of them stopped talking and sat down, taking out their Pill Furnaces. With the Pill Furnace out, Yang Chen calmly put in the materials. Ma Shengan also started throwing materials into his furnace, all while being observed by Yang Chen. Yang Chen smirked as if he knew Ma Shengan¡¯s true intentions. Ma Shengan¡¯s words and actions didn¡¯t match. He said he wanted to compete in refining Second-Grade Perfect Elixirs, but in reality, he was using materials for refining the Third-Grade Middle-stage Tai Ling Elixir. Identifying the type of pill being refined based solely on the used materials may be impossible for others, but not for Yang Chen. This was quite a good idea by Ma Shengan. On the surface, he said he would refine a Second -Grade Perfect Elixir, but the materials he used were for a Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir. If Yang Chen blindly believed him and honestly refined a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir, there would be no one to cry about losing to. The referees would only look at the results, not the process. While a Third-Grade Elementary pill could secure victory against a Third-Grade Middle-stage pill in terms of quantity, it is hard to do so with the large gap between a Second -Grade Perfect Elixir and a Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at Ma Shengan, who appeared cunning and deceitful. Ma Shengan¡¯s Third -Grade Elementary Alchemist status underestimated him. Zhou Family¡¯s intel was mistaken this time. With these thoughts, Yang Chen placed the materials into the furnace and carefully refined the pills. About a cup of tea¡¯s time later, Ma Shengan¡¯s face showed a joyful expression. A strong pill fragrance emanated from his Pill Furnace, indicating that the pill refining was successful. Ma Shengan was overjoyed upon seeing the Third-Grade Middle-stage Tai Ling Elixir in his furnace, laid quietly and looking very pleased with the result. At this thought, Ma Shengan took out the elixir and hurriedly said, ¡°Referee, my elixir is ready.¡± ¡°Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir, Tai Ling Elixir!¡± ¡°Ma Shengan is actually a Third-Grade Middle-high Alchemist! It seems that our information about him is flawed.¡± Even the Referee looked astonished at the Tai Ling Elixir. For Ma Shengan, refining this Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir was a rare accomplishment. With the successful refinement, he believed that victory was now in his grasp. Seeing Yang Chen still refining, Ma Shengan lazily said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry, but people¡¯s hearts are full of malice. You can stop trying to refine your Second -Grade Perfect Elixir. Just let me win, alright?¡± He obviously thought Yang Chen was refining a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir. Seeing Ma Shengan¡¯s confident demeanor, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind playing along with Ma Shengan¡¯s farce, and feigned anger: ¡°Ma Shengan, you actually cheated!¡± Ma Shengan snickered: ¡°So what if I cheated? Humph, in this life of alchemy, Little Brother Yang Chen, you¡¯re still too naive. How can you trust others so easily? Hahahaha!¡± The referees looked at Ma Shengan with cold eyes, naturally displeased with his opportunistic victory tactics. But what could they do? According to the rules, if Yang Chen¡¯s refining was unsuccessful, Ma Shengan would still be the winner. Such a pity that Yang Chen was still a bit too naive, completely believing in Ma Shengan and attempting to refine a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir. However, Yang Chen suddenly became very calm: ¡°Indeed, how can I so easily trust others?¡± After saying this, Yang Chen¡¯s refining process reached its end. As the pill fragrance overflowed, Yang Chen opened the Pill Furnace, and an Essence Pill was in his hand. ¡°Essence Pill?¡± The referees looked delighted. Ma Shengan retreated in fear, ¡°You¡­ But no matter, an Essence Pill is just a Third-Grade Elementary Pill. I still win.¡± ¡°Hehe, Ma Shengan, did you forget how I defeated Wen Feiyang?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up, and he poured out all the pills from the Pill Furnace, revealing nine Essence Pills, not a single one less. Seeing the nine Essence Pills, Ma Shengan¡¯s face showed despair, and he stared at Yang Chen, swallowing hard. Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite to someone like Ma Shengan now and said coldly, ¡°Ma Shengan, you seem to be very disappointed?¡± Ma Shengan glared at Yang Chen with rage, ¡°You, Yang Chen, you cheated too!¡± Yang Chen burst out laughing. ¡°Ma Shengan, get lost!¡± The referees looked at Ma Shengan in disgust. They naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite to someone like Ma Shengan. Subsequently, the referees declared loudly: ¡°Yang Chen, with nine True Essence Pills, you are the winner!¡± Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Chapter 301: Elixir Auction_l Chapter 304: Chapter 301: Elixir Auction_l Translator: 549690339 Seeing Yang Chen win, the Zhou Family and Yanhua Pool burst into happy smiles. They all saw the scene where Ma Shengan tried to cheat on the ring very clearly. For a moment, they even thought that Yang Chen had fallen for it. But now, they realized that Yang Chen was not someone who would be easily tricked. ¡°Yang Chen is so cool.¡± ¡°Ma Shengan is so despicable. In order to win the competition, he shamelessly used tricks and cunning schemes. I thought it was true for a moment, but it¡¯s a good thing that Yang Chen was smart and didn¡¯t fall for it!¡± ¡°Absolutely!¡± The girls in Yanhua Pool were chattering excitedly. Zhou Haoran was also overjoyed and stroked his beard, and then taught Zhou Yunxi, who was beside him: ¡°Yunxi, did you see that? This is how treacherous people can be. You should learn from Yang Chen carefully. No matter when, never trust people easily. Understand?¡± Zhou Yunxi pouted her lips. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied in her heart, she had seen the previous scene clearly. She had already made up her mind to always be more careful and not trust others easily in the future. Sixty-four reached thirty-two, and Yang Chen won successfully. Later, thirty-two quickly reached sixteen, and the competition began. This time, Yang Chen¡¯s opponent was not strong, a genuine third-grade elementary Alchemist. Yang Chen made a move and still refined nine Essence Pills, and then won. Then, sixteen reached eight, and Yang Chen still unassumingly refined nine Essence Pills and finally won! This aroused the curiosity of many sects. Could Yang Chen only refine Essence Pills? However, regardless, Yang Chen¡¯s skilled methods directly entered the top 8. The contest for first place among the top eight would take place tomorrow. After the competition, Yang Chen returned to his residence. As he had expected, when he finished refining the pills and returned to his residence, several elders from different Sects came to visit him. ¡°Old man Yi, from the Ming Emperor Sect, is here to visit!¡± Elder Yi bowed his hand without showing any pretense as a senior. ¡°Old Qin from Linghe Sect!¡± ¡°Old body¡­¡± At a glance, there were more than a dozen elders from various sects gathered together, which made Yang Chen quite surprised. He then said, ¡°All seniors, you are too kind. For you all to personally visit a junior like me is somewhat overbearing. Please come into the house.¡± Everyone likes to hear nice words. Yang Chen is currently very popular, and his respectful attitude towards them made these elders feel very face-saving. In an instant, these elders from various sects settled down, and then they looked at each other, knowing that they had come for the same purpose. Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect bowed his hand and smiled amiably, ¡°To be honest, I came here today mainly to ask Yang Chen if he would be willing to sell Essence Pills.¡± Essence Pills are considered a healing holy medicine for the Origin Martial Realm. These treasures are rarely sold on the market, and they are almost all monopolized by Huangshan Sect. Even if they sell them occasionally, Huangshan Sect¡¯s stinginess can only sell one or two at most. If you go to Huangshan Sect to find someone to make it personally, they will guarantee to rip you off. However, people from Huangshan Sects do have this confidence, as most of the elixirs in North Mountain County are contracted by Huangshan Sect. This also made it difficult for them to prepare some elixirs for themselves. Now that they have the opportunity, they would not hesitate to come directly to Yang Chen to secure the Essence Pills first. Who wouldn¡¯t want to have twenty-seven Essence Pills? When Yang Chen heard Elder Yi¡¯s words, he glanced at other Sect elders and asked, ¡°Do the seniors have the same purpose as Elder Yi?¡± ¡°Exactly! ¡± ¡°Hehe, I see.¡± ¡°What does Yang Chen think about this?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen calmly answered, ¡°I definitely plan to sell the Essence Pills, but it¡¯s just a matter of the price¡­¡± ¡°The price is negotiable.¡± Elder Yi hurriedly answered, fearing that Yang Chen would not sell. Yang Chen certainly wouldn¡¯t foolishly set a clear price for his Essence Pills, he loudly said ¡°How about letting all seniors make their own offer, and whoever has the highest price, I will sell the twenty-seven Essence Pills to them?¡± These Sect members rolled their eyes in annoyance when they heard Yang Chen¡¯s words. You can refine Essence Pills, but you¡¯re telling us you don¡¯t know the market price for Essence Pills? What nonsense. But they wouldn¡¯t say that out loud, so they took turns announcing their own prices. ¡°Seven thousand spirit stones, fellow brothers, these Essence Pills are critical to me, I hope you all won¡¯t fight me for them.¡± ¡°Humph, the Essence Pills are useful to you but not to us? Old Huang, if you want the Essence Pills, at least be generous. Seventhousand spirit stones, who are you trying todismiss? I¡¯ll offer nine thousand!¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll offer eleven thousand. Let me tell you, if you want to compare spirit stones, our Linghe Sect is definitely one of the top two. If you really want to compete with our Linghe Sect, be prepared!¡± Linghe Sect¡¯s Elder Qin said. ¡°Old man Qin, don¡¯t think that only your Linghe Sect has spirit stones. What, are you provoking us?¡± Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect glared and snorted, ¡°I¡¯ll offer twelve thousand!¡± With a stare, Elder Qin from Linghe Sect said: ¡°Hey, Elder Yi, do you really want to fight with me? I offer 13,000.¡± ¡°Fourteen thousand!¡± Another person joined the competition. ¡°Fifteen thousand!¡± Seeing the price of the Essence Pills soaring, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be happy. The wealth of an Alchemist indeed comes from these things, after all, in North Mountain County, three-grade elixirs are already considered valuable. ¡°Sixteen thousand.¡± Elder Qin from Linghe Sect shouted. ¡°Seventeen thousand.¡± ¡°Eighteen thousand!¡± ¡°Nineteen thousand!¡± ¡°Twenty thousand! ¡± ¡°You!¡± Elder Yi of the Ming Emperor Sect was so angry that he felt itchy in his teeth. However, at this point, he had already depleted his funds. Twenty thousand spirit stones were already a considerable value for him, and he was somewhat reluctant to buy twenty-seven Essence Pills with it. At last, Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect couldn¡¯t say anything more. This also made Yang Chen see the generosity of Linghe Sect. It is said that the Linghe Sect has a lot of spirit stones, and today¡¯s display shows that their reputation is well-deserved. Elder Qin took out twenty thousand spirit stones without even blinking an eye, unlike Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect, whose face showed pain after shouting bids above fifteen thousand.. Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Chapter 302: The Conditions of the Huangshan Sect_l Chapter 305: Chapter 302: The Conditions of the Huangshan Sect_l Translator: 549690339 Seeing Elder Qin win, Yang Chen slightly bowed his hand: ¡°Elder Qin, these twenty-seven Essence Pills are yours.¡± After saying this, Yang Chen handed over the storage bag containing the elixir to Elder Qin. Elder Qin took the storage bag, carefully checked it, felt joyful in his heart, and then put on a smile, handed over the spirit stones, and said: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, if you have any business related to elixir in the future, feel free to contact me. I assure you that the price won¡¯t be unfair to you. If the quantity is large, it is okay to be higher than the market price. Don¡¯t worry, our Linghe Sect is not comparable to those poor ghosts.¡± ¡°Bullshit, who are you calling a poor ghost?¡± ¡°Old Qin, do you want to have a fight?¡± ¡°Rude people, a bunch of rude people, our Linghe Sect is a business, who would fight with you?¡± The elders of various sects were cursing each other, and they left in the blink of an eye. This made Yang Chen secretly laugh. After checking the spirit stones and finding no problems, he was about to enter the room, but just as he got up, he suddenly heard Rainbow¡¯s warning, and his expression changed. He saw that not far away, an elder in a yellow robe appeared quietly. Yang Chen was taken aback and instinctively vigilant in his heart, but after a closer look, he did not observe any hostility from the old man and said: ¡°Senior is¡­¡± The old man smiled as if bathed in the spring breeze: ¡°I am the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect, Bai Yunfei.¡± ¡°Junior has seen Senior Bai Yunfei. Although it may not be appropriate to say so, it¡¯s better to speak directly. If the senior is here to persuade the junior to join the Huangshan Sect, I¡¯m afraid I can only disappoint you.¡± Yang Chen said with a hardened scalp. ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, our Huangshan Sect does have some self-knowledge. You are now in great demand, and even if we offered high conditions in the Huangshan Sect, could we surpass the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect?¡± Bai Yunfei waved his hand, looking as if it was all within his expectation. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was genuinely taken aback, and immediately waved his hand: ¡°Senior, please sit down!¡± Hearing this, Bai Yunfei¡¯s expression became joyful, knowing that Yang Chen intended to sit down and talk with him in detail. He didn¡¯t put on airs and sat down. Yang Chen said warmly: ¡®Ming Yue, serve tea to the senior.¡± After that, Yang Chen curiously asked: ¡°Senior, you already know about the Yuanshan Sect trying to win me over?¡± ¡°Hehe, Yang Chen, my friend, you underestimate the information network of the major sects. The Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t intend to hide this matter, who wouldn¡¯t know? Mu Baisheng wants to make you the Young Sect Master, and everyone will consider this when trying to win you over. Otherwise, why didn¡¯t any of those sects come to you to discuss things after today¡¯s event? It¡¯s all because of the Yuanshan Sect. If they can¡¯t offer conditions as high as the Yuanshan Sect, why would they come here to humiliate themselves?¡± Bai Yunfei smiled. Yang Chen was stunned for a moment, then couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He was happy with that situation as it saved him a lot of trouble and talking. Thinking for a moment, Yang Chen asked: ¡°I don¡¯t know what Senior Bai¡¯s intention is. If you didn¡¯t come to win me over, what do you mean?¡± ¡°I just want to know, Yang Chen, my friend, who did you learn your alchemy skills from?¡± Bai Yunfei asked. ¡°Self-taught.¡± Yang Chen replied without any hesitation. There was nothing to hide. In his previous and current life, his alchemy skills were all self-taught. Of course, one couldn¡¯t say it was entirely so. Because all the top alchemists were his teachers. In his previous life, no matter how top-notch an alchemist was, when they set up various measures to prevent theft of their skills during alchemy, such as prohibition or formation, it was impossible for those who wanted to steal their skills. However, all these precautions were in vain before him. As long as he took a look, he could learn those alchemy skills and then make the same elixir. This also caused many alchemists to curse him behind his back in his previous life. Later, in any occasion with him, there were hardly any alchemists who dared to practice alchemy. Even the top-tier alchemists didn¡¯t dare to come out. Who would dare? As soon as someone used their unique elixir to make a pill, he could create a new one the next day. Moreover, the effect of the elixir would not be worse than the original one. As for teaching, nobody had ever taught Yang Chen. It was all self-taught. So, saying it was self-taught was not unreasonable. Bai Yunfei was completely shocked. He knew very well what it meant to achieve Yang Chen¡¯s level of alchemy through self-study. In fact, even a second-grade alchemist who had learned alchemy by himself would have been enough for their Huangshan Sect to draw in. At that time, the Huangshan Sect could just slightly teach, package them, and cultivate a new Alchemy Master. Yang Chen? He achieved at least third-grade middle-stage through his own exploration. It was impossible for the Huangshan Sect not to consider him. At the very least, after some training, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy talent would be no worse than his proudest disciple, Fan Shijie. Thinking of this, Bai Yunfei stopped hiding and said straightforwardly: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, my purpose in coming here today is very simple. Our Huangshan Sect does intend to win you over, but we are offering you very loose conditions and will not hinder your choice of sect!¡± ¡°What does the senior mean?¡± Yang Chen asked without hesitation. Bai Yunfei laughed: ¡°Isn¡¯t it simple? You can practice alchemy at our Huangshan Sect. Even if you aren¡¯t our disciple in name, our Huangshan Sect will still open its doors to you. I don¡¯t know what you think, Yang Chen, my friend, but as long as you are willing, there is no one in our Huangshan Sect who wouldn¡¯t welcome you. I can accept you as a disciple anytime!¡± ¡°Even if you join the Yuanshan Sect or the Beishan Main City later, it doesn¡¯t matter. You will still be their person in name, and between you and us, it will be regarded as a relationship of interest!¡± ¡°What does the senior want to gain by doing so?¡± Yang Chen was extremely curious. Bai Yunfei touched his chin: ¡°Monopoly!¡± ¡°Monopoly?¡± Bai Yunfei nodded: ¡°That¡¯s right, monopoly. The purpose of our Huangshan Sect since its establishment is to not let go of any talented alchemists. Even if an alchemist can¡¯t become one of us, we have to establish a relationship with them. Otherwise, how can our Huangshan Sect monopolize the various elixirs in North Mountain County?¡± Yang Chen laughed. This Bai Yunfei was really good at business. Unlike the Linghe Sect, which was purely doing business, the Huangshan Sect did just the elixir business. ¡°As long as you agree, Yang Chen, my friend, I can accept you as a disciple, teach you alchemy personally, and provide you with various alchemy secrets of the Huangshan Sect and everything else that is beneficial to alchemy. All we need is when you achieve success in the Way of Alchemy, you must give fifty percent of the elixirs you make to Huangshan Sect to handle. In addition, you must share your alchemy insights with Huangshan Sect!¡± Bai Yunfei said sincerely.. Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Chapter 303: Introducing You to a Disciple_l Chapter 306: Chapter 303: Introducing You to a Disciple_l Translator: 549690339 Honestly, the conditions Bai Yunfei proposed were quite extraordinary, and would have tempted anyone else. Indeed, the conditions were outstanding as Yang Chen would be able to learn various alchemy techniques from the Huangshan Sect and enjoy many of their exclusive alchemy teachings. All he had to do was give 50% of his alchemy production to the Huangshan Sect for handling after he grew up. For a young alchemy genius, this was a great deal. However¡­ It was different for Yang Chen. With Yang Chen¡¯s vision and knowledge, he could casually concoct an elixir that the entire Huangshan Sect wouldn¡¯t be able to refine. How could he be swayed by Bai Yunfei¡¯s proposal? As for Bai Yunfei wanting to take him as an apprentice, it was even more impossible. Yang Chen not teaching Bai Yunfei was already a concession, but Bai Yunfei teaching him? But he couldn¡¯t say such things out loud. Moreover, Bai Yunfei was sincere in his proposal, and Yang Chen felt embarrassed to turn him down. After some thought, Yang Chen clasped his hands and said, ¡°Senior Bai, I am truly grateful for your sincerity, but I have not given much thought to alchemy in the long term, even though your conditions are indeed tempting.¡± Although Yang Chen had declined gently, Bai Yunfei still knew that he had been rejected. Thinking of how he had offered such enticing conditions and still been rejected, Bai Yunfei couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit displeased, although he didn¡¯t show it on his face. Being very perceptive, Yang Chen could understand Bai Yunfei¡¯s emotions. He spoke gently, ¡°Senior, rest assured, if I ever achieve success in alchemy, at most I will only sell a few elixirs occasionally, and won¡¯t obstruct the Huangshan Sect¡¯s alchemy interests.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Bai Yunfei¡¯s expression relaxed considerably. In reality, Bai Yunfei¡¯s primary concern was that the monopoly effect of the Huangshan Sect would be broken by individual alchemists. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem interested in large-scale alchemy production. Thus, Bai Yunfei felt more at ease. At this thought, Bai Yunfei couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of unwillingness, ¡°I understand, Yang Chen. Your martial arts cultivation is also outstanding, and you have a bright future ahead. You do not need to be constrained to the path of elixir commerce. However, are you sure you don¡¯t want to reconsider? If you have any requests, as a representative of the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect, I can try my best to fulfill them.¡± Not only did he value Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy talent, but also his martial arts talent. As long as there was a connection, it would certainly be a profitable venture for the Huangshan Sect. Yang Chen was determined to decline, but upon further thought, he came up with an idea: ¡°Senior Bai, although I might not be able to accept you as my master, I can introduce you to another alchemy genius.¡± ¡°Oh? What kind of alchemy genius?¡± Bai Yunfei asked subconsciously, not taking it too seriously in his heart. How amazing could an alchemy genius be? Yang Chen noticed Bai Yunfei¡¯s skeptical expression, coughed twice, and then lowered his voice, ¡°Senior Bai, have you ever heard of the Body of Capturing Souls?¡± ¡°What¡­ What?! The Body of Capturing Souls? Yang Chen, my friend, you mustn¡¯t be joking with me¡­ That alchemy genius you mentioned¡­¡± Bai Yunfei¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°Just as Senior Bai imagined, the genius I¡¯m talking about possesses the Body of Capturing Souls!¡± Yang Chen said with a breezy smile. The person he spoke of was none other than Song Chen, the little guy from the Song Family who was looked down upon by others. Initially, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t thought of this matter because he believed that his connection with Song Chen had come to an end after helping him. It was up to the kid himself to seize future opportunities. However, when he saw Bai Yunfei¡¯s eagerness to recruit an apprentice, he thought of Song Chen. With his unique Body of Capturing Souls, wasn¡¯t Song Chen just in need of an alchemy master to guide him? At this point, Bai Yunfei seemed to understand the power of the Body of Capturing Souls. As he looked at Bai Yunfei, the man appeared to be in a daze, staring at Yang Chen with astonishment. He took a deep breath and exclaimed, ¡°Yang Chen, you have to be serious about this matter!¡± ¡°Senior, do I look like I¡¯m joking with you?¡± Yang Chen asked gently. Looking into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Bai Yunfei thought carefully and couldn¡¯t find any reason to question his words. Yang Chen was indeed not joking. But the Body of Capturing Souls¡­ He understood what this body constitution represented. It was something that every alchemist dreamt about. Among the Huangshan Sect¡¯s history, there had only been one person with such alchemy constitution. During that generation, the Huangshan Sect was at its peak, and even approached the status of the Three Hegemons. The Body of Capturing Souls was like having an alchemy machine. Given proper cultivation and training, it represented an endless supply of spirit stones. Thinking of this, Bai Yunfei hurriedly asked, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, where is this person with the Body of Capturing Souls? Did they also participate in this alchemy knockout competition?¡± ¡°No, this little guy is unremarkable and even considered a martial arts waste in his own clan,¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile. ¡°How could this be?¡± Bai Yunfei¡¯s eyes widened with a touch of anger. For an alchemy genius being considered a martial arts waste¡­ This was simply absurd! Yang Chen continued slowly, ¡°Senior Bai, if nothing goes wrong, Song Chen should currently be in the Song Family of Liaocheng. I believe that with the power of the Huangshan Sect, you can easily find Song Chen. When the time comes, just tell him that I recommended him, and I¡¯m sure he will be willing to become your apprentice. Song Chen has some connection with me, so I hope that the Huangshan Sect won¡¯t treat him unfairly in the future.¡± ¡°Of course not! Speaking of today¡¯s matter, since Yang Chen is not interested, I will take my leave for now. If this Body of Capturing Souls is genuine, I, Bai Yunfei, will personally express my gratitude in the future.¡± Bai Yunfei said hurriedly, and with a wave, he disappeared from the spot. Bai Yunfei was indeed anxious. You must be joking. Although Yang Chen was talented in alchemy, he had no intention of joining the Huangshan Sect. In contrast, he had another alchemy genius with the Body of Capturing Souls, treated as a waste by others, waiting for him. There was no room for hesitation. Without thinking too much, Bai Yunfei decided to personally make a trip to Liaocheng to see what this Body of Capturing Souls was like. If it were genuine, he would immediately bring that genius under his wing without a second thought. Missing such a talent was not an option. Seeing Bai Yunfei anxiously leaving, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. At the same time, he quietly took a load off his mind: ¡°This Body of Capturing Souls is indeed a rare constitution, but I¡¯m just an idle person with no time to accept Song Chen as my apprentice. Today, I have given him another chance by introducing Bai Yunfei to him. I believe that after Song Chen enters the Huangshan Sect, he will have a broader future.¡± He had done all he could for the little guy.. Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Chapter 304: The Start of the Alchemy Top Eight Competition_l Chapter 307: Chapter 304: The Start of the Alchemy Top Eight Competition_l Translator: 549690339 The second day, the alchemy knockout competition¡¯s Top 8 finals. Yang Chen and the Zhou family members came together, and as soon as they sat on the viewing platform, it caused a commotion. The reason for the commotion was not the Zhou family, but Yang Chen. Comparatively, Yang Chen performed exceptionally well yesterday, coupled with his performance in the Secret Realm Selection Competition, he left a deep impression on many people. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen is here.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what kind of luck the Zhou family has to be able to get together with Yang Chen. Now Yang Chen is quite popular, and the major sects all want to attract Yang Chen to join their own sect.¡± ¡°If our Hai family could also establish a relationship with Yang Chen, it would be great. This Yang Chen has both excellent martial talent and alchemy abilities. He is a true dual cultivator of martial arts and alchemy. Give this child another ten years or so; who can estimate his prospects?¡± ¡°I wonder how well Yang Chen will perform in this alchemy knockout competition today. Now that we enter the Top 8 finals, we will encounter some fierce characters. If Yang Chen is lucky, maybe he can make it to the finals; if he encounters some powerful geniuses from the start, it will be difficult.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s unlikely. Yang Chen seems to only know how to refine one kind of Essence Pill. Although this Essence Pill comes from his hands and can produce a terrifying number of nine at a time, so what? Today¡¯s Top 8 finals, hehe, there are quite a few third-tier high rank and perfect alchemy masters.¡± ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s Essence Pill can win against Grade 3 middle rank pills with quantity, but it¡¯s harder to win against Grade 3 high rank and perfect pills.¡± People were discussing, and there were some who did not think highly of Yang Chen. Because Yang Chen¡¯s performance yesterday was too monotonous, unlike those other geniuses whose pills were incredibly diverse, and each attempt was different. Yang Chen? From the beginning to the end, he only refined Essence Pills and nothing else. Obviously, relying on a third-grade low-level Essence Pill to achieve good results in the beginning is not difficult, but later on, it won¡¯t be that easy. Everyone here is truly skilled. No one is all show. Yang Chen could hear some of the discussions that reached his ears, but he remained silent and calm. This made Zhou Haoran, who was curious about how confident Yang Chen was, close his mouth involuntarily. About one hour later, the viewing platform was full, and all the young alchemists who should have arrived were already present. After waiting for another cup of tea, the competition today officially began. At this moment, Elder Hu and the referees were already present. Elder Hu stood with his hands behind his back, and without much aura, slowly said, ¡°It seems that all of you who should be here have arrived. If that is the case, the competition can begin. The Top 8 competition is different from yesterday, as it is held in batches. Now I announce, the first match, Yang Chen, versus Li Xianbin.¡± As his words fell, the expressions of the people on the viewing platform became interesting. Yang Chen versus Li Xianbin? ¡°Just now, we were saying that if Yang Chen were lucky, he could get a good ranking. Now, it seems that Yang Chen¡¯s luck is really bad since he encountered Li Xianbin in his first match.¡± ¡°Li Xianbin is Master Hong Da, the alchemy grandmaster¡¯s direct disciple. He reached the level of a third-tier perfect alchemy master at a young age. Although he does not have a hundred percent certainty to refine perfect third -grade elixirs, refining third-tier high rank pills is almost a sure thing.¡± ¡°Yeah, if Yang Chen encountered someone who could only refine grade 3 middle rank pills, with his understanding of the Essence Pill, his victory would be almost guaranteed. But, hehe, Li Xianbin can easily refine grade 3 high rank pills; low-grade ones can¡¯t beat high rank pills unless their quantity reaches perfection. ¡± This is common knowledge in the alchemy field. If there¡¯s a difference of one rank, victory can be achieved through quantity. If there¡¯s a two-rank difference, victory is only possible if your pill is perfect and flawless. If there¡¯s a three-rank difference, no matter how many pills you refine, you can¡¯t win. Yang Chen heard Li Xianbin¡¯s name and asked curiously, ¡°Master Zhou, who is this Li Xianbin?¡± ¡°Well, this is a tricky opponent. Yang Chen, my friend, you must give it your all. In our North Mountain County, there are only a few famous Alchemists, and among them, Master Hong Da is one of the few with the highest achievement in understanding alchemy. Even the Huangshan Sect does not dare to underestimate him, and this Li Xianbin is his direct disciple,¡± said Zhou Haoran with a serious expression. Worried that Yang Chen might take it lightly, he hurriedly said, ¡°According to my understanding, Li Xianbin is unlikely to refine a perfect third-grade elixir. Even if he manages to refine a perfect pill by chance, it will be of an inferior quality at best. So, he will most likely refine a third-grade high rank pill. Yang Chen, my friend, you need to think of some countermeasures.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully. Since Elder Hu had already called his name, he would no longer hesitate, he directly stepped onto the ring. As soon as he entered the ring, all eyes were gathered on Yang Chen. Yang Chen felt helpless, never expecting that his first match would come so soon. He didn¡¯t know whether to say his luck was good or bad. While thinking, Yang Chen looked at Li Xianbin and bowed his hand to show respect. Li Xianbin didn¡¯t show any particular character, but he still bowed in response to Yang Chen. Then he sat down without saying a word. ¡°The match begins!¡± After the referee shouted, Yang Chen and Li Xianbin simultaneously took out their pill furnaces and began to carefully refine the elixirs. ¡°Grade 3 high rank pill?¡± After watching Li Xianbin¡¯s materials and techniques, Yang Chen confirmed Li Xianbin¡¯s pill and began to put the materials into the pill furnace according to his refining plan. ¡°Li Xianbin¡¯s technique is so skilled!¡± ¡°It seems that Master Hong Da has carefully cultivated Li Xianbin. He¡¯s so promising at such a young age!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it? It is said that Master Hong Da loves his direct disciple very much, treating him as his successor!¡± Everyone on the viewing platform was discussing, while Yang Chen and Li Xianbin were focusing on their refining process. Finally, after half an incense stick¡¯s time, the smell of the elixir spread from the pill furnace. Li Xianbin finished refining first, with joy on his face. He smiled and said, ¡°Respected senior referees, I have successfully refined the elixir.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a Rainbow Pill. It is said that when consumed, it can regenerate rotten flesh in a short time. It is used for those who have been heavily injured but have no other solutions. This elixir is a unique skill of Master Hong Da.¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to be tough for Yang Chen now, a third-grade high rank pill!¡± Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Chapter 305: Duel Between Two Strong Fighters_l Chapter 308: Chapter 305: Duel Between Two Strong Fighters_l Translator: 549690339 Seeing Yang Chen still refining the elixir at a leisurely pace, many people did not think highly of him. With his ability to only refine Essence Pills at a third -grade high level, the hope of winning was extremely slim. However, no one really cared about it. After all, Yang Chen, a genius who specializes in martial arts, having some shortcomings in the Way of Alchemy is quite normal. Reaching his current level is already quite impressive. As of now, there hadn¡¯t been a young prodigy who had achieved extraordinary results in both martial arts and alchemy. Li Xianbin did not feel any sense of superiority when facing Yang Chen. After finishing refining, he simply sat at his original spot calmly, waiting for Yang Chen to complete his alchemy. Not long after Li Xianbin finished refining, a pill fragrance also emerged from Yang Chen¡¯s pill furnace. ¡°Yang Chen, Li Xianbin has refined a Rainbow Pill. What kind of elixir have you refined?¡± The referees asked in confusion. Yang Chen took out an elixir from his pill furnace; astonishingly, it looked exactly like the Essence Pill he had started with. Yang Chen spoke gently, ¡°Honorable referees, the elixir I refined is still an Essence Pill.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then we¡¯ll declare Li Xianbin the winner.¡± Some of the referees were disappointed. They originally thought Yang Chen had some hidden trump card that he hadn¡¯t used yet, only to find out that Yang Chen¡¯s strategy was completely reliant on a single move. No matter what, nine Essence Pills winning against one Rainbow Pill was still a bit far-fetched. Li Xianbin also courteously said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, it seems that I have won by a slim chance.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t really dislike Li Xianbin, but it was impossible for him to lose that easily. He smiled and said, ¡°Referees, please don¡¯t be in a hurry to announce the result.¡± ¡°Yang Chen what do you still want to say?¡± The referees asked, puzzled. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh in his heart, for he had more than just something to say. Otherwise, he would have already lost. With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain anything and shook all the elixirs from the pill furnace. At a glance, there were a total of eleven Essence Pills, and without exception, their textures were round, emitting a faint light. That was the symbol of a supreme-grade elixir. The most crucial factor was the quantity! Eleven pills. This was a very sensitive number. Because the maximum limit of Essence Pills that could be produced with one furnace of materials was eleven! What did this signify? It signified that Yang Chen had refined the Essence Pills to their utmost limit, achieving perfection. ¡°What?¡± Whether it was the audience on the viewing platform, the referees, or Li Xianbin, they were all dumbfounded. ¡°Who won?¡± ¡°Logically, there isn¡¯t much difference between nine and eleven, so Yang Chen shouldn¡¯t be able to win.¡± ¡°Nonsense! You obviously don¡¯t know anything; there is a big difference between nine and eleven! Eleven represents the limit. With one furnace of materials, it¡¯s extremely difficult to refine to the limit. It requires impeccable techniques and skills, and one mistake could lead to imperfections. Although it¡¯s just a difference of two pills, it separates heaven and earth!¡± Some experienced alchemists in the viewing platform shouted. ¡°So, Yang Chen actually won?¡± Those referees had the most say in this matter.They looked at each other with bitter smiles on their faces. They originally thought that Yang Chen had only refined nine Essence Pills, but to their surprise, Yang Chen had actually performed fiercely, refining eleven at once! Eleven Essence Pills was a perfect performance, a display of the flawless and impeccable technique of an alchemist. It could even surpass a Third-grade High -level Rainbow Pill. Thinking of this, the referees could only announce the result one by one. ¡°Yang Chen wins ! ¡± Yang Chen stood up at this time, cupping his hands toward Li Xianbin: ¡°Brother Li, it was an extraordinary performance by Yang Mou that barely won just now. I hope Brother Li will not be discouraged.¡± Li Xianbin had an extraordinary temperament, and he looked at Yang Chen with a faint smile: ¡°Little Brother Yang, don¡¯t be polite. I admit my defeat wholeheartedly. If there¡¯s a chance, I hope you¡¯ll come to my Mountain Torrent Graceful Garden for a visit. We can delve into the secrets of the Way of Alchemy together. I believe both I and my master will be very welcoming.¡± ¡°Certainly!¡± Yang Chen answered graciously. This Li Xianbin was indeed a suitable friend. However, it was too early to talk about it now. After winning, Yang Chen didn¡¯t show much surprise; he calmly returned to the viewing platform. Although his victory caused quite a commotion, the waves quickly subsided. The first reason was that Yang Chen had always refined Essence Pills, which was not fresh, so it was probably an extraordinary performance that led to this result. If he really encountered a strong opponent, it was only a matter of time before Yang Chen was eliminated. The second reason was that the upcoming battle was extraordinarily exciting. ¡°Fan Shijie versus Xiao Yunfeng!¡± Fan Shijie was the primary alchemist of the Huangshan Sect. While Xiao Yunfeng was the alchemy genius personally cultivated by Beishan Main City! The two geniuses were the only Tier 4 alchemists in this knockout alchemy competition held by Beishan Main City! Tier 4 was a realm worthy of admiration among alchemists. The clash between these two naturally attracted the attention of many, so there was much discussion and eyes were glued to the ring where the two had already stepped on. ¡°Both of these two are the top alchemy geniuses in this knockout competition. I wonder who will come out on top.¡± ¡°Xiao Yunfeng is a fourth-tier intermediate alchemy master, while Fan Shijie is only a fourth-tier junior alchemy master; there is a level difference between the two. However, it¡¯s not impossible for Fan Shijie to win, as long as Xiao Yunfeng refines an entry-level fourth-grade elixir.¡± ¡°I heard that when Fan Shijie was at Huangshan Sect, he had successfully refined entry-level fourth-grade elixirs, and his success rate was not low. That¡¯s why he was granted the title of fourth-tier junior alchemy master.¡± Yang Chen also showed some interest in this battle between Fan Shijie and Xiao Yunfeng. He looked at the ring with slightly raised eyebrows. Xiao Yunfeng appeared amiable, but there was a tinge of disdain in his eyes as he stared at Fan Shijie. Nevertheless, he still spoke gently, ¡°Brother Fan, please give me some leeway in the upcoming match.¡± ¡°Brother Yunfeng, you¡¯re joking. How can my humble tricks impress someone like you with such a discerning eye?¡± Fan Shijie cupped his hands in return. The two finally stopped acting polite, sat down, and took out their respective Pill Furnaces. It was at the moment when they took out their Pill Furnaces that the gap between them became apparent. Although Fan Shijie¡¯s Pill Furnace was made of good material, it was not considered precious in the end. However, when Xiao Yunfeng brought his own Pill Furnace out, the dazzling golden light truly shocked everyone present. ¡°The Purple Yin Pill Furnace!¡± ¡°Indeed, it is the Purple Yin Pill Furnace!¡± Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Chapter 306: Yuwen Hao 1 Chapter 309: Chapter 306: Yuwen Hao 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°What¡¯s the Purple Yin Pill Furnace?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know? It¡¯s a treasure furnace. a real alchemv treasure furnace! With Yang Chen¡¯s knowledge, he naturally recognized the preciousness of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace at a glance. As the discussion suggested, this Purple Yin Pill Furnace was indeed a ¡®treasure furnace¡¯. Not every pill furnace can be called a treasure furnace. The value of a treasure furnace, although not as precious as a strange fire in flames, is still a rare breed among pill furnaces. It can be said that alchemists who own a treasure furnace will have a far easier time when refining pills, even achieving effects that are difficult for other alchemists to reach. Yet, Xiao Yunfeng used a treasure furnace during the alchemy process. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, admitting that there were loopholes to exploit in this Alchemy Knockout Competition. Take Xiao Yunfeng for example. Yang Chen would bet that without the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, Xiao Yunfeng could at most be a Fourth-tier Junior Alchemy Master and might not even reach that level. But with the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, Xiao Yunfeng instantly became a Fourth-tier Intermediate Alchemist. There was no way around it ¨C the effects of the treasure furnace were just too significant. With the same materials and methods, the treasure furnace¡¯s pill formation success rate was much higher. Even if Xiao Yunfeng himself was not confident in refining Fourth-grade middle-stage pills, with the treasure furnace, he could refine them with a high degree of certainty. The Alchemy Knockout Competition did not prohibit the use of treasure furnaces, and there were no restrictions on either pill furnaces or strange fires. It was unavoidable. Since Xiao Yunfeng was a genius of Beishan Main City, the rules would naturally favor their own talents in the city. This disappointed Yang Chen even more. As a matter of fact, basic knowledge of alchemists suggests that low-grade alchemists should not use treasure furnaces, as they can easily affect the user and even lead to instability in their cultivation. Fourth-Tier Alchemists¡­ In Yang Chen¡¯s view, they were obviously still low-grade alchemists. However, compared to that, with the presence of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, Fan Shijie was in an awkward and embarrassing situation. When Fan Shijie saw Xiao Yunfeng bring out the treasure furnace, his face showed a sigh of regret, apparently knowing something about Xiao Yunfeng owning an alchemy treasure furnace. ¡°Brother Xiao, please go ahead,¡± Fan Shijie said. Xiao Yunfeng appeared amiable on the surface and said a polite word, but in his heart, he sneered. ¡°Alchemy Genius?¡± Xiao Yunfeng snorted in his heart, ¡°The Huangshan Sect is just the Huangshan Sect after all. Their so-called main force is still far from being my match. This Purple Yin Pill Furnace is the gap between us!¡± In an instant, the two great alchemy geniuses began refining pills. Yang Chen took one look at their techniques and could already predict the outcome. Xiao Yunfeng was refining a fourth-grade middle-stage pill, the Qinghuang Pill, while Fan Shijie was refining an Entry-level Fourth-grade Elixir, the Yuanmei Pill. It¡¯s not that Fan Shijie was inferior to Xiao Yunfeng. Compared to him, Yang Chen favored Fan Shijie¡¯s breadth of mind and alchemy level more. Fan Shijie¡¯s alchemy techniques were clearly much stronger than Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s by a large margin. If it wasn¡¯t for the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, defeating Fan Shijie would have been wishful thinking for Xiao Yunfeng. However, the difference was solely due to the Purple Yin Pill Furnace. As expected, about half an hour later, the result was revealed. Just as Yang Chen had predicted, Fan Shijie lost disastrously.¡±Xiao Yunfeng, fourth-grade middle-stage pills, wins with the Qinghuang Pill!¡± The referee announced tne result. With his victory, Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s confidence soared significantly. In the entire Alchemy Knockout Competition, the only one he found to be a tough opponent was Fan Shijie. Now that he had defeated Fan Shijie, the corners of his mouth curled up, and his confidence surged: ¡°Brother Fan, it seems that your alchemy skills still need some refining.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed. Was Xiao Yunfeng truly ignorant or just pretending to be? If it weren¡¯t for the absence of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, would Xiao Yunfeng have any chance of defeating Fan Shijie? Fan Shijie, unexpectedly calm, did not say much and jumped off the ring. This broad-mindedness made Yang Chen secretly nod his head. Fan Shijie still had a considerable future in the field of alchemy. Bai Yunfei had a good eye. ¡°The third battle, Yuwen Hao versus Huang Bo!¡± ¡°Yuwen Hao, the second main force of the Huangshan Sect!¡± ¡°There is no suspense in this battle!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it? Even though Beishan Main City will take first place in this Alchemy Knockout Competition, is Xiao Yunfeng in control of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace and has enough alchemy level? Hey, who will win? Now, the Huangshan Sect¡¯s first main force is out. There¡¯s only Yuwen Hao left.¡± ¡°But Yuwen Hao is far from Fan Shijie. Even if he wins against Huang Bo, can he defeat Xiao Yunfeng?¡± ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is not bad either. He might be able to compete with Xiao Yunfeng, right?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, haha, you¡¯re thinking too much. He¡¯s far behind.¡± The third battle went as expected, and Yuwen Hao, the second main force of the Huangshan Sect, won eventually. Finally, the four battles ended, and the four finalists were determined. They were Yang Chen, Yuwen Hao, Xiao Yunfeng, and a teenager named Zhang Feiyang, who was a direct disciple of a great Alchemist, just like Li Xianbin. Now that the top four had been decided, Elder Hu announced loudly, ¡°Next, we will go from four to two and compete for the top two places. I announce that Yang Chen will face Yuwen Hao!¡± Upon hearing this, people in the viewing platform burst into laughter. ¡°Yang Chen is going up against Yuwen Hao.¡± ¡°Although the champion will definitely be Xiao Yunfeng, the battle between Yang Chen and Yuwen Hao should be quite exciting. Yang Chen can only refine Essence Pills, but Yuwen Hao is different. His level is sufficient to support him in refining perfect third-grade elixirs!¡± ¡°Even if Yang Chen has a deep understanding of Essence Pills and refines them well, what can he do? He still falls short compared to Yuwen Hao. No matter how perfect the third-grade elementary pills he refines are, there is still a gap between them and the perfect third-grade pills. It will be extremely difficult for him to win!¡± Instantly, the crowd was abuzz with discussion. Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t care about what others thought. He patted his body and stepped onto the ring. At the same time, Yuwen Hao arrived on the ring. Seeing Yang Chen stepping onto the ring, he raised his eyebrows and sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect you to have the courage to stand on this ring. If I were you, I would just step down and avoid humiliating myself. Do you think you can beat me by just refining Essence Pills?¡± Facing Yuwen Hao¡¯s mockery, Yang Chen grinned, ¡°That¡¯s none of your concern, my friend.¡± ¡°Alright, enough talk. Let¡¯s get started,¡± Yuwen Hao said coldly with a smile, not taking Yang Chen seriously at all. Although he didn¡¯t get first place, stepping on others and getting second place was still satisfying to him. In his eyes, there was a significant gap between him and Yang Chen, who could only refine a few Essence Pills.. Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Chapter 307: Entry-level Fourth-grade Elixir 1 Chapter 310: Chapter 307: Entry-level Fourth-grade Elixir 1 Translator: 549690339 As the referee announced the start, Yuwen Hao slowly brought out his pill furnace, seemingly confident of victory. He placed the materials inside, then proceeded to use his alchemy techniques and methods. ¡°A perfect third-grade elixir, the Blazing Fire Pill?¡± Yang Chen quickly analyzed the elixir Yuwen Hao was refining just by looking at his alchemy techniques. Seeing that Yuwen Hao was refining a perfect third-grade elixir, Yang Chen shook his head helplessly. Facing a perfect third-grade elixir, he would not be able to win with only Essence Pills. It seemed that he would need to use some of his true abilities. With this thought, a bitter smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face. Poor his materials. The higher the grade, the rarer and more precious the materials required. If possible, he would not want to refine higher-grade elixirs, as those materials were all priceless spirit stones! To obtain these alchemy materials, he had spent all the spirit stones given to him by the Linghe Sect Elder just yesterday. However, upon further thoughts, once the elixirs were refined, people would surely buy them. It wouldn¡¯t be a complete loss in business, so he quickly calmed down and carefully entered the alchemy state. Before long, Yuwen Hao¡¯s expression grew more delighted. After a thunder-like bellow, a pill fragrance overflowed, and Yuwen Hao laughed loudly, ¡°Referee Sir, this is the elixir I refined, the Blazing Fire Pill! Now, can you announce the result?¡± Seeing Yuwen Hao refine the Blazing Fire Pill, the referees looked at Yang Chen and shook their heads. Considering the Blazing Fire Pill was a perfect third-grade elixir, it was unlikely for Yang Chen to win. However, following the rules, they wouldn¡¯t hastily judge the outcome. They said, ¡°No need to rush. Let¡¯s wait for Yang Chen to finish his alchemy. It¡¯s not too late to make a decision after that!¡± Hearing this, Yuwen Hao impatiently replied, ¡°This Yang Chen really likes to humiliate himself and waste time. If I were him, I would have admitted defeat long ago. How can a few Essence Pills even compare? It¡¯s so embarrassing!¡± ¡°Embarrassing?¡± At this moment, Yang Chen slowly withdrew his posture. Then, accompanied by a strong pill fragrance, he gradually stood up, ¡°Yuwen Hao, I don¡¯t know where you got the confidence to judge others¡¯ alchemy, but it¡¯s still too early to criticize others with your current status. If I were you, I would go back and practice for another two years.¡± ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s not your place to interfere with how I act. Telling me to go back and practice for another two years? Who do you think you are? Just quickly take out your Essence Pills. Let¡¯s see how many you can refine,¡± Yuwen Hao sneered. Yuwen Hao had clearly seen Yang Chen¡¯s match against Li Xianbin that day. He believed that Yang Chen was merely lucky to have successfully refined the Essence Pill just now. However, so what? Essence Pills were still too weak to compete against him. Even if Yang Chen perfectly refined eleven Essence Pills, he still wouldn¡¯t be able to win. At this time, Yang Chen yawned lazily, then lifted the lid of the pill furnace, and an elixir fell into his palm. The elixir emitted a faint light, making people¡¯s eyes brighten. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°This is an entry-level fourth-grade elixir, the Cloud Sea Pill. Consuming one pill can equal half a year of bitter cultivation for those in the Origin Martial Realm. Although you can only consume at most five of these pills, they are still highly coveted treasures for those in the Origin Martial Realm,¡± Yang Chen explained. It goes without saying how precious a pill that can replace half a year of bitter cultivation is for those in the Origin Martial Realm. ¡°This..¡± ¡°Yang Chen actually refined an entry-level fourth-grade elixir.¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t he only able to refine Essence Pills?¡± ¡°Wait, who said that Yang Chen can only refine Essence Pills? It seems like Yang Chen never said that himself. Who spread the rumor?¡±Many people saw Yang Chen only refining Essence Pills and subconsciously thought that he could only refine Essence Pills. This assumption spread and everyone began to believe that Yang Chen could only refine Essence Pills, even Yuwen Hao was no exception. But now, thinking about it more carefully. Just because Yang Chen only refines Essence Pills, that doesn¡¯t mean he can only refine Essence Pills. People hide their tricks, not flaunting them hastily. Now that this Cloud Sea Pill comes out, it has thoroughly shocked everyone. Yang Chen¡¯s abilities are not as simple as just a Third Grade Alchemist; this Yang Chen has obviously reached the Fourth-Rank Lower-grade, or even higher level! Yang Chen held the pill and calmly said, ¡°Yuwen Hao, sorry to disappoint you, but this time, I didn¡¯t refine a Cloud Sea Pill!¡± Seeing the pill in Yang Chen¡¯s hand, Yuwen Hao¡¯s eyes widened, gulping before taking a step back: ¡°You, you!¡± ¡°Referee, you can announce the results now,¡± Yang Chen calmly said, not wanting to waste any more words with Yuwen Hao. ¡°Yang Chen, Fourth-Rank Lower-grade Cloud Sea Pill, wins!¡± The referees announced the result. Yuwen Hao¡¯s face was full of reluctance and disbelief. His eyes wide, he felt a burning sensation on his face. He still couldn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen, who he didn¡¯t care about, had actually refined a Fourth-Rank Lower-grade elixir that he couldn¡¯t refine to this day. Moreover, judging by the material, it was even better than that of his senior brother, Fan Shijie! At this moment, no one dared to underestimate Yang Chen anymore. A teenager capable of refining Fourth-Rank Lower-grade elixirs, who are you to underestimate others? What right do you have to look down on others? It is important to know that a Fourth-grade Alchemist holds a very high status in the entire North Mountain County. There is no doubt that Yang Chen not only surprised those on the viewing platform but also left Elder Hu, who had an extraordinary status, staring in shock as he gazed at Yang Chen, with a bit of surprise in his eyes. ¡°This little guy is interesting,¡± Elder Hu muttered to himself. Next up was the match between Zhang Feiyang and Xiao Yunfeng. As expected, Xiao Yunfeng won decisively. After that, it was time for the final match of the Alchemy knockout competition. Yang Chen against Xiao Yunfeng. Elder Hu stood on the stage and said loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, Xiao Yunfeng, both of you come on stage!¡± In an instant, the viewing platform was in chaos and filled with endless discussions, like relentless waves.¡±Yang Chen vs. Xiao Yunfeng, who will win?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? Xiao Yunfeng can even refine Fourth-grade middle-stage pills; how can Yang Chen win?¡± ¡°Although I don¡¯t like Xiao Yunfeng, I have to admit that there is still a gap between Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no helping it, the Purple Yin Pill Furnace and his alchemy techniques both make a huge difference.¡± ¡°But how do you know that refining a Fourth-Rank Lower-grade pill is Yang Chen¡¯s limit?¡± ¡°Hey, do you think Yang Chen can pull another surprise? He¡¯s already revealed his trump card once, how could he possibly pull another surprise?¡± Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Chapter 308: Elder Hu’s Anger_l Chapter 311: Chapter 308: Elder Hu¡¯s Anger_l Translator: 549690339 Zhou Family, Zhou Yunxi sat on the viewing platform, blinking her big eyes curiously: ¡°Father, who do you think will win between Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng? ¡°This¡­¡± Zhou Haoran was also uncertain and said: ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Honestly, I never expected that our young friend Yang Chen would make it this far in the Alchemy Knockout Competition. The genius personally nurtured by Beishan Main City shouldn¡¯t be easily defeated. After all, Xiao Yunfeng possesses the Purple Yin Pill Furnace and can refine Fourth-grade middle-stage pills. He¡¯s not an ordinary Alchemy Genius.¡± Not only the Zhou Family members, but the girls from Yanhua Pool were also asking their elders, curious whether Yang Chen could win or not. But who could predict the outcome of this battle? The key point is that Yang Chen¡¯s current strength seems to be somewhat weaker compared to Xiao Yunfeng. At the same time, Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng both headed towards the ring. If in the beginning, Xiao Yunfeng pretended to be polite because he still felt hindered, then now, after consecutive victories, he became much more confident. As soon as he stepped onto the ring, he glanced at Yang Chen with disdain: ¡°Yang Chen, since you¡¯re here, it means that you still haven¡¯t realized the gap between you and me.¡± Yang Chen had no affection for Xiao Yunfeng, and when he heard him speak like this, he narrowed his eyes: ¡°Oh, I¡¯m curious where exactly is the gap between us.¡± Having said that, Yang Chen stopped talking, sat down, and took out his Pill Furnace. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s plain Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, Xiao Yunfeng showed a delighted smile: ¡°Still don¡¯t understand?¡± Immediately, Xiao Yunfeng took out his Purple Yin Pill Furnace with a bang. Purple Elegance and Purple Yin may be only one word apart, but the gap between them is worlds apart. Xiao Yunfeng deliberately displayed the difference between his pill furnace and Yang Chen¡¯s. ¡°This is the gap between you and me, the gap in status, and the gap in fate!¡± Xiao Yunfeng said disdainfully. It seemed inappropriate and he lazily added: ¡°That¡¯s right, the result is already obvious, what¡¯s the point of talking to you!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to bother with Xiao Yunfeng, letting him blabber on. Seeing that Yang Chen showed no reaction, Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s anger surged. Yang Chen knew exactly what kind of person Xiao Yunfeng was. He was narrow-minded and only cared about himself. It seemed that if anyone displeased him even a little, he would jump up and fight with them. Yang Chen had seen many people like this and didn¡¯t really care about Xiao Yunfeng. Indeed, the Pill Furnace could improve the success rate of refining pills to some extent. However, this was ultimately limited and not the core of Alchemy. Even with the worst Pill Furnace, Yang Chen could still defeat Xiao Yunfeng! At this moment, Yang Chen looked at the referee and asked: ¡°Referee, can we start now?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Seeing that Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng had finished their confrontations, the referee announced the start of the match. In an instant, Yang Chen leisurely placed his materials into the pill furnace. He didn¡¯t even bother to observe what kind of elixir Xiao Yunfeng was refining this time. Because he was very clear about Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s abilities. Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s limit was Fourth-grade middle-stage pills. And this time, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to hide any gambit from him. Since Xiao Yunfeng looked down on him, Yang Chen would show him what true alchemy was. The Pill Battle between Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng seemed not to be a fierce fight, but it was still very attractive. At this time, Elder Hu stood on high ground, watching Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng on the ring, and slowly said: ¡®What do you think of Yang Chen?¡± ¡°Ordinary, Elder Hu. Since Xiao Yunfeng is not impressive to you, why are you asking about a wild-card like Yang Chen today? No matter how outstanding he is, can he be better than our own Xiao Yunfeng?¡± The referee next to him couldn¡¯t help but ask. He was quite respectful to Elder Hu, who was the number one alchemist in their Beishan Main City. Elder Hu stroked his beard: ¡°You guys always talk about wild-cards but don¡¯t take them seriously. But do you know how precious it is for someone to reach such a level through a wild-card approach? If it were you, could you reach this level through wild-cards?¡± Those in charge of Beishan Main City¡¯s knockout competition today had embarrassed expressions upon hearing this. Elder Hu paced with his hands behind his back: ¡°It is not easy for Yang Chen to reach this level at a young age through a wild-card path. Why didn¡¯t our Beishan Main City recruit him back then? With his performance in both alchemy and the Secret Realm Selection Competition, he would have more than enough qualifications to join us.¡± ¡°The decision came from a vote, and the majority believed that Yang Chen has no Divine Body Talent, his cultivation speed is fast, but he will struggle in the later stage. It would still be difficult for him to match Beishan Main City¡¯s status.¡± ¡°Ridiculous!¡± Elder Hu sighed: ¡°You keep talking about the Divine Body. Is a genius without a Divine Body no longer a genius? What a narrow-minded group of old fellows.¡± He knew very well what those stubborn old fellows in Beishan Main City were like. They were always talking about talent as a reason. But does it mean that if one doesn¡¯t have a talent for martial arts, they are absolute trash? In his eyes, those with talent may not necessarily become powerful ones, and those without talent may not necessarily be unable to become powerful ones. If one is not good at Martial Arts, there¡¯s always alchemy, formations, and a variety of other paths. It¡¯s not like one would be completely helpless in life. Thinking of this, Elder Hu shook his head. ¡°Elder Hu, the decision from above is not something we alchemists can change. But speaking of it, Xiao Yunfeng is such an exceptional alchemy genius and you don¡¯t really like him, what¡¯s so good about Yang Chen¡­¡± Elder Hu gave Xiao Yunfeng a deep look: ¡°Xiao Yunfeng has a high talent? To put it bluntly, this kid is just relying on the status his father holds in Beishan Main City.¡± ¡°Elder Hu, you can¡¯t just say that¡­¡± ¡°What? If I say this, what can his father do to me?¡± Elder Hu was indignant: ¡°If it weren¡¯t for that Purple Yin Pill Furnace, it would be difficult for Xiao Yunfeng to even refine a Perfect Third-Grade Elixir, let alone a Fourth-grade middle-stage pill. Hmph, and this kid, he is too narrow-minded, he can¡¯t tolerate others!¡± ¡°I¡¯d rather appreciate Fan Shijie instead!¡± Having said that, Elder Hu sighed heavily: ¡°However, what difference does it make? That Purple Yin Pill Furnace was obtained by his father at a great cost.. Although Yang Chen is exceptionally talented, in the end, the first place will fall into the hands of Xiao Yunfeng!¡± Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Chapter 309: Crazy Rush to Buy_1 Chapter 312: Chapter 309: Crazy Rush to Buy_1 Translator: 549690339 Essentially, what most of the sects were thinking was similar to Elder Huts thoughts. The existence of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace made Xiao Yunfeng unbeatable. Being able to refine fourth-grade middle-stage pills was a feat that was hard to find in past Alchemist Knockout Competitions, making it difficult to find someone who could rival Xiao Yunfeng. Everyone knew about Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s situation. With a powerful and influential father, even if Yang Chen lost, it wouldn¡¯t be unjust. And so, pairs of eyes focused on the competition between Xiao Yunfeng and Yang Chen. About a cup of tea¡¯s time had passed when the pill fragrances of both competitors simultaneously overflowed¡­ At a glance, Xiao Yunfeng and Yang Chen had actually completed their pills at the same time. As the two pill fragrances dissipated, Xiao Yunfeng confidently opened his pill furnace, took out his Qinghuang Pill, and immediately said with unwavering assurance, ¡°Referee Sir, this is the Qinghuang Pill that I have refined. Can you announce the result now?¡± The referee, as a native of Beishan Main City, was naturally more inclined towards supporting their own people. Hearing Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s words, he almost stepped forward to announce the result. ¡°Yang Chen, what kind of pill did you refine?¡± ¡°Is there even a need to check? I think you can just announce the result directly.¡± Different referees gave different conclusions. Some of them felt that there was no need to check what kind of pill Yang Chen had refined since the appearance of the Qinghuang Pill had put Xiao Yunfeng in an unbeatable position. Was there any need to check? Seeing the referee¡¯s condescending attitude, Yang Chen felt even more indignant, but he remained calm on the surface. Upon hearing the referee¡¯s words, he said, ¡°Honorable Referees, we should naturally check the pill, why not?¡± Xiao Yunfeng sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t initially intend to target you, but what¡¯s the point of this? Are you humiliating yourself?¡± ¡°Humiliating myself? I¡¯m sorry, Xiao Yunfeng, but I don¡¯t think so.¡± Yang Chen leisurely took the pill out of his pill furnace. A pill emitting a faint light appeared in everyone¡¯s sight! Most people didn¡¯t pay much attention to the pill that Yang Chen had refined, but upon closer inspection, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp. That was because the pill that Yang Chen had refined was none other than the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill! ¡°This is!¡± ¡°This is a perfect fourth-grade pill, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡± ¡°How is this possible, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill?¡± Everyone was shocked and astonished! After a moment of silence in the whole scene, chaos ensued. Those referees who were initially on Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s side were about to announce the result, but upon seeing the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill refined by Yang Chen, their expressions changed dramatically, and they closed their mouths, not knowing what to say. They, the people of Beishan Main City, had provided the Purple Yin Pill Furnace to Xiao Yunfeng, and it seemed that they had monopolized this Alchemy Knockout Competition. But who would have thought that halfway through, Yang Chen would appear and¡­ What kind of pill was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill? As a perfect fourth-grade pill, the Qinghuang Pill was nothing compared to the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill! ¡°Hahaha, good!¡± Elder Hu, who was on the high platform, stared at the pill refined by Yang Chen and laughed, stroking his beard, ¡°The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, incredible, simply incredible! This young man actually has such a level. Is this little kid, Yang Chen, possibly a fifth-grade alchemist?¡± At least, the quality of this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill was not something that a fourth-grade Perfect Alchemy Master could refine. It would take at least a fifth-grade alchemist to do so. To reach the level of a fifth-grade alchemist at such a young age¡­ ¡°Referee Sir, can you announce the result now?¡± Yang Chen asked, expressionless, while slowly putting his Purple Elegance Dan Furnace into his storage bag. There were still several Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace. Now, while everyone was still astonished, he had to quickly put the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace into his storage bag to avoid being discovered that he had refined more than one Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. Otherwise, the number of perfect Qingming Zhenyuan Pills refined with one furnace of materials would clearly show that his alchemy level was beyond the measurement of just fourth and fifth grades. The referee gulped and looked at Xiao Yunfeng. They never expected Yang Chen to be such a ruthless character. Xiao Yunfeng stared in disbelief at the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill in Yang Chen¡¯s hand, ¡°How is this possible? How could this be?!¡± ¡°The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is an elixir that unconditionally increases one¡¯s Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s martial arts cultivation by one stage. As a perfect fourth-grade pill, the Qinghuang Pill is nothing compared to the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. No wonder Yang Chen was able to take out a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill back then in that secret realm. It turns out that he can actually refine this pill himself!¡± People discussed non-stop. Even though the referee was biased towards Xiao Yunfeng, with the facts laid out before them and so many people watching, it was impossible to twist the truth. All he could do was say, ¡°Yang Chen, with the perfect fourth-grade pill, you are the winner of this Alchemy Knockout Competition!¡± At these words, the young ladies of the Yanhua Pool jumped for joy. Meanwhile, the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool and the Luoxing beauty were utterly shocked.¡±Pond Master, I really regret it now. This kid¡­ this kid, if he¡¯s willing to join our Yanhua Pool, any price is worth it.¡± The Luoxing beauty sighed. She was full of regret, ¡°If only I had been more decisive in inviting him back then.¡± ¡°No worry. Although we failed to win him over, this Yang Chen has a relationship with our Yanhua Pool. With this connection, even if Yang Chen does not join our Yanhua Pool, he will have some involvement with our pool in the future,¡± the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool said. ¡°Pond Master, what kind of connection does this Yang Chen have with us?¡± the Luo-Beauty asked in confusion. The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool slowly replied, ¡°I cannot reveal much about this matter, but I can only tell you that this Yang Chen may very well be the man whom our former Pond Master had taken a liking to. Compared to our former Pond Master, could Yanhua Pool have better conditions?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± The Luoxing beauty was surprised with wide eyes. Meanwhile, various sects also started discussing. ¡°Master, you must buy this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill for me.¡± ¡°Father, I want this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.¡± ¡°Spare no expense to get that Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡± ¡°No matter what, give Yang Chen whatever he wants!¡± ¡°All of you, prepare yourselves, bring enough Spirit Stones, we must get our hands on this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill refined by Yang Chen, no matter what!¡± ¡°The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill must be mine!¡± At this moment, various sects were making preparations, either intending to win over Yang Chen or to obtain the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill that he had refined.. Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Chapter 310: Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill 1 Chapter 313: Chapter 310: Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill 1 Translator: 549690339 Honestly, being able to refine the Qingming True Pill was mostly thanks to the 20,000 Spirit Stones that Elder Qin had sent yesterday. If it weren¡¯t for those Spirit Stones, which allowed him to have more Alchemy materials in his pocket, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have had the ability to defeat Xiao Yunfeng today. It couldn¡¯t be helped. No matter how powerful you were, or how strong your Alchemy skills were, without Alchemy materials, you wouldn¡¯t be able to refine anything. This was also the reason why Xiao Yunfeng, being from the North Mountain Main City, was almost guaranteed to win the championship. Having both talent and materials, as well as a precious pill furnace, how could he lose to a nobody without background, materials, or pill furnace? Now that he had won, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t going to pretend to be nice to this Xiao Yunfeng. He said calmly, ¡°Brother Xiao, you¡¯ve been very generous. It seems that your Alchemy skills are not quite there yet. I advise you to find a more precious pill furnace next time, otherwise, don¡¯t brag too soon.¡± Listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, clearly mimicking what he had taunted Fan Shijie with earlier, Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s face flushed with anger. What right did an unknown like Yang Chen have to ridicule him? He was an Alchemy genius personally cultivated by North Mountain Main City. His status and position were far superior to Yang Chen¡¯s. Yang Chen had no right to ridicule him. However, just as he was about to get angry, Old Hu suddenly floated down slowly and waved his hand: ¡°Xiao Yunfeng, you may leave.¡± ¡°Master Hu¡­¡± Xiao Yunfeng, listening to Old Hu¡¯s words, stood in place, his body tensed, obviously not willing to give up easily. This caused Old Hu¡¯s tone to change abruptly: ¡°What, Xiao Yunfeng, are you not going to listen to my words either?¡± Although Xiao Yunfeng was unwilling, he had to admit that he was no match for the temper of the North Mountain Main City¡¯s number one Alchemy master. He could only reply, ¡°Yes, Master Hu!¡± With that, Xiao Yunfeng gave Yang Chen a resentful look, then stormed off. Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t take Xiao Yunfeng seriously. Looking at Old Hu, he saw the extraordinary demeanor in his face, and knew that Old Hu was an extraordinary person. He quickly said, ¡°Junior Yang Chen, I¡¯ve met Master Hu.¡± Old Hu stroked his beard, seeing that Yang Chen had won the Alchemy Elimination Competition without arrogance or impatience, revealing his extraordinary character, and couldn¡¯t help but feel admiration for his talent: ¡°Yang Chen, you have won the championship of the Alchemy Elimination Competition today, which shows your exceptional Alchemy talent. To be honest, I would like to take you as my disciple. I don¡¯t know if you¡¯d be willing? Upon hearing Old Hu¡¯s words, the whole place was in an uproar. Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s body tensed slightly as he looked at Yang Chen in disbelief. To think that Xiao Yunfeng, as a person from North Mountain Main City, had a hard time being directly accepted as a disciple under Old Hu due to his father¡¯s status. At most, he could only receive a few pointers from Old Hu, whose depth in Alchemy had reached an immeasurable level. Even his father had to give Old Hu some face, after all, Old Hu¡¯s Alchemy skills were just too powerful. As such, the conditions for Old Hu to accept disciples were so high that, up to now, Old Hu had no disciples under his command. Of course, the most anxious party was not Old Hu, but the Yuan Mountain Sect. Mu Baisheng was still calm, but the elder next to him was visibly flustered. They were originally prejudiced against Mu Baisheng for courting Yang Chen so aggressively, but today, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s Alchemy skills so exquisite, how could they not know that their sect master had made the right choice? At this moment, Old Hu suddenly shouted, wanting to accept Yang Chen as a disciple? How could this be? Old Hu was a person from North Mountain Main City, and if Yang Chen really agreed to Old Hu¡¯s proposal and entered North Mountain Main City, what would be left for their Yuan Mountain Sect? ¡°Yang Chen, why don¡¯t you quickly pay respects to your master? Master Hu has no disciples in his entire life, and he is very strict in accepting disciples. It¡¯s your blessing to be accepted as his disciple.¡± The referee beside him persuaded. Listening to these words, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh inwardly. Blessing? He didn¡¯t think it was a blessing at all. Although he didn¡¯t know Old Huts character, just by looking at his face, he knew that Old Hu was not a small-minded person. However, that wasn¡¯t enough for Yang Chen. Not to mention Old Hu, there were very few people in the entire continent who were qualified to teach him Alchemy. At most, they could only discuss Alchemy with him over a drink, and help each other out. Of course, he would not say such things out loud. He slightly bowed and said: ¡°Master Hu, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to join your ranks, but I already have plans to join other forces. I hope you don¡¯t take offense.¡± Yang Chen was already thoroughly disappointed with the North Mountain Main City, so he had no intention of joining them or becoming Old Hu¡¯s disciple. Moreover, he had shown his astonishing talent, yet the North Mountain Main City hadn¡¯t made any serious attempts to recruit him. It was only Old Hu trying to take him as a disciple on a personal basis that Yang Chen was more inclined to join Yuan Mountain Sect, and naturally wouldn¡¯t agree to Old Hu now. Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Old Hu could only sigh with disappointment. He didn¡¯t know what North Mountain Main City was thinking, not trying to recruit someone with such outstanding talent like Yang Chen. After some thought, Old Hu sighed, ¡®Well, my young friend Yang Chen, you have won today¡¯s championship. As per tradition, I will now take you and the other talented Alchemists from the Elimination Competition to our North Mountain Main City¡¯s materials treasury to choose materials. Young friend Yang Chen, please follow me.¡± Yang Chen nodded in agreement. Not long after, Fan Shijie and the other talents settled for third place, and Old Hu led them, along with Yang Chen, to the North Mountain Main City¡¯s materials treasury. There were heavily armed guards at the treasury, and a closer look revealed that they were all skilled and profound practitioners, which made Yang Chen secretly feel the terrifying strength of North Mountain Main City. This treasury was indeed an extraordinary place, as it contained the treasures collected by North Mountain Main City, and they naturally wouldn¡¯t take it lightly. ¡°You may all enter. Yang Chen, you are entitled to choose ten materials from the treasury. Xiao Yunfeng and Fan Shijie, you may choose three!¡± Old Hu instructed. Yang Chen and the others responded in agreement and entered the treasury. Upon entering the treasury, Yang Chen saw the vast wealth of the North Mountain Main City. With such a vast amount of materials, Yang Chen began to hope that he could obtain the Longevity Pill materials. In the huge materials treasury, Yang Chen searched for a while, finally locking onto the several materials he wanted. ¡°The Longevity Pill is just a Tier 5 High Stage pill after all, and its effect of extending life is only average. Now that I have access to the North Mountain Main City¡¯s materials treasury, I can refine a higher grade pill.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. Five words appeared in his mind. ¡°Dragon-Tiger Prolonging Life Pill!¡± This Dragon-Tiger Prolonging Life Pill was a Tier 6 Initial Stage Pill, and in terms of prolonging life, it was even superior to the Longevity Pill.. Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Chapter 311: Auctioning the Elixir Again_l Chapter 314: Chapter 311: Auctioning the Elixir Again_l Translator: 549690339 However, when compared, the scarcity of the elixir ingredients for Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill is far greater than that of the Life Extension Pill. But in the Material Library in the Beishan Main City, it¡¯s not difficult to gather these ingredients. Of course, this Material Library doesn¡¯t have everything; otherwise, Yang Chen could have refined an elixir even better than the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill. It is worth mentioning that the same ingredient is needed for both the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill and the Life Extension Pill: the Ageless Flower. This also ensures that the Ageless Flower that Yang Chen purchased at a high price would not be wasted. With all the materials for the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill gathered, Yang Chen returned to his residence. Just as he set foot in his courtyard, Yang Chen felt the enthusiasm of the Elders and high-level officials from various sects. Because outside his courtyard, it was crowded with people, and at first glance, all the Elders from various sects wearing different robes were blocked outside. ¡°Yang Chen is coming!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯m Elder Han from the Ziyang Sect¡­ It¡¯s said that Yang Chen has an extraordinary bearing, and indeed it¡¯s not a lie when I see it today, haha.¡± Yang Chen glanced around and found the high-level sect members standing outside, and couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°I¡¯ve kept all the seniors waiting, please come in quickly.¡± With Yang Chen¡¯s permission, these high-level sect members entered one by one, giving face to Yang Chen. In an instant, Yang Chen looked around and found the Elders and high-level officials from the Six Sects, and he understood what was going on: ¡°All seniors, without any surprises, you should all be here for the elixirs that I refined.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s exactly my purpose, and I hope Yang Chen can let us have some.¡± ¡°Old Man Wang, if Yang Chen is willing to give up the elixir, who said it¡¯s yours? Everyone is here, who doesn¡¯t want a share?¡± ¡°Hehe, if you want the elixir, you have to pay a high enough price; otherwise, just giving it to you¡­ Who do you think you are? How much importance do you think you have?¡± Seeing these people¡¯s eagerness, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°All seniors are from various sects, and there must be some with the same sect. May I ask the sects to represent their own sects or to come in their personal capacity?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here in my personal capacity.¡± ¡°I am as well.¡± ¡°I come in my personal capacity.¡± Yang Chen secretly nodded as he listened. Most of these people came representing themselves, and only some small forces represented their own sect. However, with these small sects, there was not much difference between representing themselves or their sects. This was also quite normal. After all, even the most declining sects would not risk their reputation for just a few Tier 3 or Tier 4 elixirs. Most of them were elders of the sects who, upon seeing Yang Chen refine the elixirs, became eager to try their luck. After all, their sects wouldn¡¯t specifically buy these elixirs for them; if they wanted them, they had to earn them themselves. Seeing this, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be vague: ¡°Originally, I didn¡¯t intend to sell these elixirs, but since the seniors are so passionate about them, it would be rude of me not to sell them. However, there are so many seniors here, and it¡¯s offensive who I sell the elixirs to. In that case, let¡¯s just stick to the old rules: I¡¯ll reveal the elixirs, and whoever offers the highest price, I¡¯ll sell to them. What do you think, seniors?¡± This was the easiest way and the least offensive one. These sect Elders secretly cursed Yang Chen for being cunning, but this was indeed the most appropriate and equitable way. They said, ¡°I have no objection.¡± ¡°I have no objection, either.¡± ¡°This method is indeed the most perfect and appropriate, and I don¡¯t see any problems with it.¡± Seeing that the sect Elders had no objections, Yang Chen thought for a moment and said: ¡°For the knockout competition this time, I refined only these few elixirs. Firstly, there are eleven Essence Pills. Secondly, there is one Cloud Sea Pill. Thirdly, there is the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡± Although the Essence Pills and Cloud Sea Pills were valuable, they were not enough to attract the interest of these high-level sect members. The key was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill! A single Qingming Zhenyuan Pill could unconditionally increase one layer of Martial Arts Cultivation for a Master in the Spirit Martial Realm. Only direct disciples of the sect leaders could enjoy such elixirs; disciples and children of these Elders were not eligible to do so. Who wouldn¡¯t want their children to enjoy such elixirs? Now that the knockout competition is approaching, the Elders who want their children to enter the final knockout stage of the Genius Selection Competition naturally want to obtain a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill for their children to greatly increase their Martial Arts Cultivation and shine in the Martial Arts Knockout Competition! However, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t foolishly sell the Zhenyuan Pills straight away. Good things are often kept for last, and this simple principle is not something Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t understand. He smiled faintly and said, ¡°Senior, if you¡¯re all interested in the eleven Essence Pills¡­ ¡°Hehe, I am offering nine thousand Spirit Stones! ¡± ¡°I, an old man, offer thirteen thousand Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Only thirteen thousand and you¡¯re boasting? I offer seventeen thousand!¡±> Elder Qin of the Linghe Sect also came today, and seemed to still be quite interested in Yang Chen¡¯s eleven Essence Pills. He started by offering a high price of seventeen thousand. ¡°Nineteen thousand!¡± ¡°Twenty-two thousand!¡± Elder Qin of the Linghe Sect was quite wealthy and boldly shouted out the price: ¡°Elder Jin, are you still going to bid? Twenty-two thousand, if you dare, keep bidding. Hehe, would Elder Qin be too humble for you?¡± Elder Jin of the Ziyang Sect trembled with anger, but finally stared at Elder Qin wide-eyed. Apparently, he couldn¡¯t compete with Elder Qin when it came to bidding. However, he was thinking to himself that his true goal was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, so he would let Elder Qin gloat for a while! Elder Qin saw that nobody was competing with him, and he excitedly cupped his hands: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, my price is the highest at twenty-two thousand, I don¡¯t know if you¡­¡± Yang Chen smiled kindly: ¡°Elder Qin, I will sell you these eleven Essence Pills for twenty thousand Spirit Stones, which can be regarded as my junior¡¯s respect for you, the senior!¡± Hearing this, Elder Qin was taken aback and then laughed heartily. He hurriedly said, ¡°Yang Chen, in the future, if you refine elixirs, just come to me, Elder Qin, with a fixed price. As long as you can produce the elixirs, I can afford the Spirit Stones, and the price is negotiable! Yang Chen, my friend, let¡¯s form an ageless friendship. I insist on it.¡± Isn¡¯t this the effect Yang Chen wanted? He let go of the two thousand Spirit Stones, but it didn¡¯t hurt him at all; it was insignificant. What he wanted was to form a good relationship with Elder Qin. The use of Elder Qin in the future would be far more than what these two thousand Spirit Stones could measure.. Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Chapter 310: Talking Business_l Chapter 315: Chapter 310: Talking Business_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen pondered, although Linghe Sect was famous for its abundant Spirit Stones and being a business-oriented sect, he didn¡¯t believe that everyone within the sect was as wealthy as Elder Qin. He didn¡¯t know who Elder Qin was, but he knew that Elder Qin¡¯s position in Linghe Sect must be quite high. At least, Elder Qin¡¯s authority within the sect shouldn¡¯t be underestimated. This was also the reason for him to establish a good relationship with Elder Qin. After all, if he urgently needed Spirit Stones in the future for alchemy, he would need a channel to acquire them. And perhaps Elder Qin was one of those channels. Although the matter was still far away, it was always better to have connections than not. As these thoughts crossed Yang Chen¡¯s mind, the Sect Elders beside him were envious of Elder Qin, and simultaneously started to respect Yang Chen. Just by the fact that Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to spend 2,000 Spirit Stones showed that he was not a petty person. This also made the Sect Elders secretly look forward to Yang Chen¡¯s next offering. ¡°Next up is this Cloud Sea Pill. I believe I don¡¯t need to explain its effects in detail.¡± Yang Chen said with a gentle smile. In fact, many Sect Elders present were not here for the Essence Pills or the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, but for the Cloud Sea Pills. Although the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills were good, not every Elder had children or disciples. If they didn¡¯t have children or disciples, as Origin Martial Realm cultivators themselves, they would leave the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills without purpose. Conversely, the Cloud Sea Pills would be infinitely beneficial for them. Consuming one pill could reduce the cultivation of an Origin Martial Realm by five years, which was something many cultivators dream of. Five years of hard cultivation, the word ¡°hard¡± representing that a single pill could save them from sitting and cultivating for five years! ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, everyone here is well-informed. We all understand the effects of the Cloud Sea Pill. This old man bids 10,000 Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°This old man bids 13,000 Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Elder Ben bids 18,000!¡± ¡°25,000!¡± The price skyrocketed to 25,000 in an instant. This surprised Yang Chen a bit. After all, although the Cloud Sea Pill had a higher grade than the Essence Pill, the Essence Pill was more abundant in quantity. Logically speaking, the difference in price between the two shouldn¡¯t have been so drastic. However, the price had gone up to 25,000, and people were still arguing about it, not willing to give it up, it showed that the Cloud Sea Pill¡¯s allure to them was far from over. After some thought, Yang Chen understood their perspective. Most of these Elders were at the Origin Martial Realm, and the Cloud Sea Pill was too important for them. No one didn¡¯t want it. ¡°30,000 points, this price is high enough. Is anyone still going to bid?¡± ¡°What do you mean high? With 30,000 Spirit Stones, you can¡¯t even buy a single grain of Cloud Sea Pill from Huangshan Sect! Do you think your 30,000 Spirit Stones are a lot? This old man bids 33,000!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be curious about the pricing of the Huangshan Sect¡¯s Cloud Sea Pills. However, seeing these Sect Elders so desperate to not miss this opportunity, it was clear that the Huangshan Sect¡¯s ruthlessness in alchemy pricing had reached a hair-raising level. Otherwise, no one would care so much about this simple Cloud Sea Pill. ¡°34,000!¡± ¡°37,000!¡± ¡°40,000!¡± When the price reached 40,000, it finally settled. In an instant, the scene fell silent. Some Origin Martial Realm Elders wanted to fight for it again, but considering the price was a bit too high, they eventually sighed and didn¡¯t push their limits any further. The Elder who called out the price of 40,000 excitedly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend¡­¡± ¡°This pill, of course, is for senior.¡± Yang Chen handed over the Cloud Sea Pill and accepted the 40,000 Spirit Stones. Seeing the sale of the Cloud Sea Pill concluded, many disheartened Origin Martial Realm Elders left, but a majority remained, obviously unwilling to give up on the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. Yang Chen also knew this and held the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill in his hand. Before he could say anything, Linghe Sect¡¯s Elder Qin quickly said, ¡°I bid 30,000 Spirit Stones for this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡± Immediately, Elder Qin sneaked a glance at Yang Chen, who saw all of it clearly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile inwardly. Where would he not know that Elder Qin was helping him? The starting point of 30,000 made the price go up by a lot, and with the others raising it further, it would be difficult to go lower. Those Sect Elders cursed Elder Qin one after another, and Elder Qin merely grinned before turning around and leaving, seemingly uninterested in the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. Indeed, his 30,000 Spirit Stones were indeed meant to help Yang Chen raise the price. ¡°This old man bids 42,000.¡± ¡°47,000!¡± ¡°50,000!¡± ¡°55,000!¡± In the end, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill was sold for 55,000 Spirit Stones. At this rate, Yang Chen earned more than 100,000 Spirit Stones in one go, which gave him a sense of becoming wealthy overnight. However, Yang Chen was an experienced person, and he didn¡¯t care much for the 100,000 Spirit Stones. After selling the pills, he escorted each Sect Elder out. It took great effort before all the Sect Elders left. Upon returning to the courtyard, Yang Chen stood still for about two or three breaths before saying, ¡°Elder Qin, please come out!¡± As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, Elder Qin emerged from a corner of the courtyard with a friendly smile on his face, ¡°How did you know I hadn¡¯t left yet, my young friend? Your Divine Soul Power shouldn¡¯t be able to detect me.¡± Elder Qin¡¯s face was full of doubt. ¡°It was a guess.¡± Yang Chen replied indifferently, but slowly. Indeed, his Divine Soul Detection couldn¡¯t sense Elder Qin, however, Rainbow could! Of course, he was somewhat suspicious about Elder Qin not leaving. Earlier, when Elder Qin heard of the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, he left too hastily as if he had no interest in it. Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe that Elder Qin, a Linghe Sect businessman, would have absolutely no plans for the pill. However, he didn¡¯t feel any resentment towards Elder Qin as he didn¡¯t have any malicious intent towards him. Qin just didn¡¯t want others to know the details of his hiding. Thinking of this, Yang Chen saluted, ¡°What does Elder Qin mean by this?¡± Hehe, this old man is Qin Yang. Whether you call me Elder Qin or Qin Yang, I don¡¯t mind either. Speaking of which, I hid here without leaving because I was a bit reckless. However, it was all for discussing a business deal with you, my young friend.¡± Elder Qin said. Hearing Qin Yang¡¯s words, Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Elder Qin, you know I have sold all my pills, what can I do for business now?¡± Qin Yang wasn¡¯t surprised by Yang Chen¡¯s response. He stroked his small beard, chuckled, and said, ¡°My young friend Yang Chen, even if you have nothing now, I will still do business with you. That¡¯s because we¡¯re doing business for the future, not the present. I am a businessman, my eyes look to the future. Since you¡¯re an alchemist, if I have to wait for you to have pills before I can deal with you, then I would have starved to death as a businessman..¡± Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Chapter 313: The Crying Rainbow 1 Chapter 316: Chapter 313: The Crying Rainbow 1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Besides¡­¡± Qin Yang hesitated to speak. ¡°Besides what?¡± Yang Chen looked at Qin Yang with a half-smile, curious about what was on Qin Yang¡¯s mind. Qin Yang clicked his tongue and said, ¡°In addition, Yang Chen, my friend, I believe you should have some elixirs in stock, such as the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. I don¡¯t believe that there is no second one besides the one you sold earlier. But don¡¯t worry, we merchants only care about spirit stones and will not interfere with your alchemy business. The more you refine, the more I can buy.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen looked deeply at Qin Yang and immediately said, ¡°Elder Qin, please have a seat.¡± Qin Yang, overjoyed, knew that Yang Chen had recognized him. Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°Elder Qin is right. I do have Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in my possession, a total of five. I wonder what kind of price Elder Qin can offer?¡± He didn¡¯t tell the truth, as he had more than five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in his hands. He was just being cautious at this point, not revealing everything. The materials for one furnace of Qingming Zhenyuan Pill could refine up to ten pills, and he had recently perfectly refined ten Qingming Zhenyuan Pills during his competition with Xiao Yunfeng. ¡°Five?¡± Qin Yang¡¯s eyes widened with delight, knowing that his visit today was well worth it. He hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to have five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, initially thinking that having two or three extra would be good enough. Seeing this, Qin Yang didn¡¯t hesitate. After all, five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills were enough for him to make a huge profit. He quickly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, name your price.¡± ¡°I sold that Qingming Zhenyuan Pill earlier for 55,000 spirit stones, as Elder Qin knows,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯ll buy them at that price of 55,000 spirit stones each,¡± Qin Yang said decisively. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was taken aback, ¡°Elder Qin, aren¡¯t you going to bargain at all?¡± With a chuckle, Qin Yang said, ¡°Of course, I would like to bargain, but since I want to cooperate with you, Yang Chen, in the long run, there¡¯s no point in lowering the price. It would only cause discord between us. Compared to future profits, why should I care about past gains and losses? Moreover, I can sell these Qingming Zhenyuan Pills for 70,000 each, so there¡¯s still a lot of profit to be made.¡¯ Seeing Qin Yang being so candid, Yang Chen was surprised. He evaluated a person based on their magnanimity first, before discussing anything further. Businesspeople hate disclosing their profits, as once they become transparent, it becomes difficult to do business. However, Qin Yang had openly revealed his profits, which at least showed his magnanimity. ¡°Seventy thousand, can you really sell them for that much?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. ¡°That¡¯s actually related to Huangshan Sect driving up the price of elixirs. High-quality elixirs are hard to come by, and it¡¯s only me doing the elixir business in Linghe Sect. But they don¡¯t see the profits that elixirs bring to T.in?he Sect _ for there is alwavq a Innnhnle tn pynlnit_ as long as vnll¡¯re willing Even if your price is just a bit lower than that of Huangshan Sect, people will prefer to buy from you. People wouldn¡¯t go to Huangshan Sect for elixirs unless forced to,¡± Elder Qin said with a kind smile. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Elder Qin, you¡¯re not afraid I¡¯ll steal your business by telling me so much?¡± ¡°Hehe, since I¡¯ve said it, I¡¯m not afraid at all. You, my young friend, have such a high martial arts cultivation level at such a young age, which is completely different from me. Your future is boundless, so why would you ruin it by doing business?¡± Qin Yang laughed cunningly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. Indeed, dealing with business people was much simpler and easier. At least, Qin Yang was a wise man. With that in mind, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Elder Qin, I¡¯ll accept your friendship. From now on, we¡¯ll be partners in profit. I¡¯ll sell you these five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills at 50,000 spirit stones each, for a total of 250,000. We¡¯ll do cash-and-carry.¡± ¡°No problem!¡± Seeing that Yang Chen had reduced the price by 5,000, Elder Qin was ecstatic and took out his storage bag, handing it to Yang Chen. Yang Chen confirmed that the amount of spirit stones in the storage bag was correct and handed over the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills without a word. Elder Qin happily accepted them, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I took advantage of you today, and I am truly ashamed. In the future, if you have any business, just come to the Huanghai Commerce Association in Beishan Main City. I manage this association. As long as you have something to sell, I¡¯ll have a price to buy it at!¡± ¡°No problem,¡± Yang Chen nodded. With that, Elder Qin clasped his hands, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± Watching Elder Qin leave, Yang Chen fell into deep thought. Having a profitable relationship with Elder Qin would be beneficial and harmless to him. After all, he might have to sell some items in the future, and Elder Qin, a shrewd man, knew what to do and what not to do, making him an excellent partner. With that in mind, Yang Chen returned to the room and opened the space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River, ¡°Rainbow, come out.¡± Just a moment later, a young girl with the lower half of a fish and the upper half of a beautiful maiden emerged, twisting her waist. Rainbow had bright red lips, and her large eyes blinked and looked at Yang Chen as she asked softly, ¡°Young Master!¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile, ¡°Rainbow, you must know why I called you out.¡± ¡°Young Master, did you gather the materials in the Material Library to refine the Life Extension Pill for us?¡± Rainbow¡¯s large eyes beamed with joy. Yang Chen grinned, ¡°The Life Extension Pill? Not exactly.¡± Disappointed, Rainbow¡¯s face fell, ¡°Can¡¯t the Material Library provide enough materials for the Life Extension Pill?¡± ¡°No, this time I¡¯m going to refine the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill for you, which is even more precious than the Life Extension Pill. You must have heard of it.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily. Rainbow¡¯s disappointed expression suddenly brightened, ¡°Young Master, is it true? The Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill? That¡¯s far more precious than the Life Extension Pill! Can you really refine it?¡± ¡°Yes, since I said it, I can definitely do it. However, whether it¡¯s the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill or the Life Extension Pill, a furnace of materials can only produce a maximum of nine pills.¡± Yang Chen explained. ¡°Young Master, nine pills are enough. They are enough to solve the urgent needs of our Fishpeople Tribe.¡± Rainbow was so moved that she burst into tears, wiping her eyes while sobbing.. Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Chapter 314: The Final Knockout Competition_l Chapter 317: Chapter 314: The Final Knockout Competition_l Translator: 549690339 With Yang Chen¡¯s skills, perfectly utilizing the materials without wasting a single bit and refining nine Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills was still an easy task for him. Although it was just a furnace of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills, it couldn¡¯t completely solve the current situation of the Fishpeople Tribe, but as Rainbow said, it was no problem to solve some urgent needs. Many seniors in their tribe were already seriously ill, and they couldn¡¯t survive much longer, their bodies would soon return to the earth and leave this world. The effect of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills was to help extend their lives by a few more decades without any issues. As a result, the entire Fishpeople Tribe was grateful to Yang Chen, and there were no more suspicions or defenses against him in their hearts. This was the effect Yang Chen wanted, and at the same time, since he had won the favor of the Fishpeople Tribe, he would naturally help them wholeheartedly. It was precisely because of this wholehearted devotion that Yang Chen was having a headache. ¡°Although the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills have a very remarkable effect on prolonging one¡¯s life, they are, after all, a temporary fix rather than a permanent cure. To fundamentally solve the lifespan problem of the Fishpeople, they have to undergo a complete transformation. Otherwise, when their delayed decades of life pass, what will they do?¡± A Life Extension Pill could prolong one¡¯s life by a few decades, which was already the limit. And this was just the effect of taking it for the first time, the second and third times might not be as significant. This was what Yang Chen meant by a temporary fix rather than a permanent cure. How would they cope after a few decades? Even if they refined higher-grade Life Extension Pills, they would still only be a temporary fix rather than a permanent cure. The only solution was to help the Fishpeople undergo a complete transformation and break away from their mortal bodies. But the Fishpeople were naturally unable to practice martial arts, just like him in his previous life; they couldn¡¯t cultivate martial arts and couldn¡¯t set foot in the martial world. Without the ability to cultivate martial arts, seeking longevity naturally was as difficult as reaching for the sky. This reminded Yang Chen of a pill he had refined in his previous life called Dragon Blood Creation Dan. This pill could help ordinary people rebuild their muscles and bones and achieve the miraculous effect of complete transformation. It was only by refining this Dragon Blood Creation Dan that he was able to extend his life. However, not being able to cultivate martial arts was a rule set by the heavens, and even the Dragon Blood Creation Dan couldn¡¯t change fate. As the name implies, the Dragon Blood Creation Dan requires dragon blood as the main ingredient. Dragon blood¡­ Even in his previous life, he had spent a fortune to get just a small amount of dragon blood. This showed how precious dragon blood was. Thinking of this, Yang Chen sighed softly , knowing that this problem might not be solved in a short time, so he had to put it aside and devote himself to the final round ot the Genius Selection Competition ¨C the knockout round! This knockout competition was an absolute battle of dragons and tigers, not to be underestimated. In an instant, he refined all the remaining Innate Qi and incorporated it into his body. The final knockout round of the Genius Selection Competition soon arrived, and Yang Chen went to the competition venue with the Zhou Family. When they arrived, they saw the grand scene on the viewing platform. However, compared to the Zhou Family members and Yang Chen, they had seen it several times before and were no longer surprised. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen is here.¡± Yang Chen had just arrived, and he immediately caused a stir and attracted attention. ¡°Yang Chen just won the Alchemy knockout competition not long ago, making him the strongest Alchemy genius in this competition. I wonder how he will perform in this Genius Martial Artist knockout competition.¡± ¡°Hmph, I think it won¡¯t be that easy for Yang Chen to win the championship in this Genius Martial Artist knockout competition. I¡¯ve heard that now, the direct disciples of Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City have all reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer.¡± ¡°What? That high?¡± ¡°Yes. After all, Alchemy is just a side-branch, and martial arts are the main path. The Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer is a very terrifying martial arts cultivation level, and Yang Chen is still somewhat inferior in comparison.¡± There is a considerable gap between the martial realms. Everyone knew that challenging a higher realm was not an easy task. For a time, discussions were lively. Yang Chen and the Zhou Family members sat in the viewing platform, waiting for the competition to begin. Sitting on the viewing platform and looking down, one could see at least a hundred rings, which were equipped with formations and restrictions to prevent the leakage of true Qi during the martial artist¡¯s fights, affecting the fights on other rings. With this scale, one could also see the amount of effort Beishan Main City had put into this martial artist knockout competition. Richest in resources. That was everyone¡¯s first impression. After about more than an hour, the contestants and the various major tribes on the viewing platform entered the arena one after another. Seeing that the time was almost up, Steward Feng, who was in charge of this knockout competition, stood in mid-air. As soon as his True Martial Realm aura was released, the entire scene became quiet, and there was no more talk. Seeing this result, Steward Feng was quite satisfied and said slowly, ¡°I¡¯ll use just a few words to explain the rules of the knockout competition. Whoever loses will be eliminated directly. If you can reach the top 8 in this knockout competition, you will be allowed to enter the Weapon Vault of Beishan Main City and choose a Spirit Weapon for self-defense.¡± ¡°And if you get the top three positions, in addition to the unique opportunity to choose a Spirit Weapon, just like in previous years, you can also unconditionally enter the Trial Tower established by Beishan Main City for trials. I believe I don¡¯t need to say how valuable the Trial Tower is.¡± ¡°Trial Tower.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a place that many geniuses have been dreaming of entering.¡± Yang Chen was puzzled and looked at Zhou Haoran curiously, saying, ¡°Master Zhou, what¡¯s the story with this Trial Tower?¡± ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, the Trial Tower is an incredibly valuable treasure.¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes shone with desire, ¡°It is rumored that the Trial Tower was set up by the royal family themselves, and they say that there are a total of one hundred floors in the Trial Tower. Any genius who can enter the Trial Tower tor training will receive the highest level ot training, and their martial arts cultivation will progress much faster than other geniuses!¡± ¡°In addition, the Trial Tower has many complex restrictions inside, and the trials conducted for geniuses are perfect and flawless. And the Trial Tower, one step at a time, it is extremely difficult to climb up each floor. Unfortunately, although the Trial Tower is valuable, it has been mostly taken over by Beishan Main City and Canghai Sect¡¯s Yuanshan Gate in the past competitions. It is difficult for the other Six Sects to get their geniuses in.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen hesitated for a while, then recalled something similar to the Trial Tower in his memory. He had seen something like this in his previous life, just with a different name. But since it was established by the royal family, there shouldn¡¯t be too much difference. The royal family. That was a very sensitive term.. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Chapter 315: Yun Huayu 1 Chapter 318: Chapter 315: Yun Huayu 1 Translator: 549690339 What is the Royal Family? He had read ancient books and knew that the continent occupied by the ten thousand clans was called Sky Peak Continent. And the territory humans held was just a part of the entire Sky Peak Continent, and the ruler of this part of the continent was the Great Wind Dynasty! The Great Wind Dynasty was the absolute ruler. Although those super sects were strong, they were still weaker in front of the Great Wind Dynasty. For example, this Beishan Main City was actually just a force under the Great Wind Dynasty, and a relatively weak one at that. The existence of the Great Wind Dynasty also represented one of the top forces among mankind. The Royal Family was the core of the imperial power! From this, one could see the deterrence of the words ¡°Royal Family.¡± Beishan Main City was affiliated with the imperial power, and it was not surprising that the Royal Family would set up treasures like the Trial Tower in Beishan Main City. Thinking of the astonishing effects of the Trial Tower, Yang Chen rubbed his hands together, looking forward to it. Although he could not practice martial arts in his previous life, he knew the shocking effects of such a trial tower, which could force out the martial artist¡¯s potential. This was also why, as soon as they heard the words ¡°Trial Tower,¡± every genius who had passed the selection competition and entered the knockout competition had their eyes shining, filled with the desire for the Trial Tower. Steward Feng then said loudly, ¡°In addition to the Trial Tower, the winner of this year¡¯s knockout competition will also receive a generous reward from Beishan Main City, as well as the joint efforts of the Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect. Sorry for the suspense, but I will not discuss this reward at the moment.¡± ¡°Another mysterious reward?¡± ¡°There wasn¡¯t one in the past.¡± ¡°Right, this year¡¯s Genius Selection Competition is quite special. Before it started, news was released that whoever wins will have a very rich reward. The three Hegemons must have prepared something extraordinary. Looking forward to it!¡± ¡°Beishan Main City is so rich and powerful. Can¡¯t they come up with something on their own? They still need the three Hegemons? What treasure is it then?¡± ¡°Who knows.¡± Steward Feng waved his hand to signal for the people below to quiet down, and then continued, ¡°Next, we will allocate the arena for the contestants using images. Please make sure you have a look and know where to enter.¡± It was the same graphic method as the Alchemy knockout competition, only on a larger scale. After that, Steward Feng threw out the prepared graphics, which were immediately placed in midair and enlarged, enlarged¡­ The graphics appeared in the eyes of the people on the viewing platform. In an instant, the excitement arose. ¡°Wang Fu vs. Yan Shun, 7th Arena!¡± ¡°Li Zhanhun vs. Leng Ruofeng, 14th Arena.¡± Yang Chen quickly glanced at it and soon saw himself: ¡°Yun Huayu vs. Yang Chen, 87th Arena!¡± ¡°Yun Huayu?¡± Yang Chen blinked. ¡°She¡¯s a Senior Sister from the Hua Generation.¡± Zhou Yunxi said, ¡°Yang Chen, Yun Huayu is a Senior Sister from Yanhua Pool, of the Hua Generation.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Which generation do you belong to?¡± ¡°I¡¯m from the Mian Generation.¡± Zhou Yunxi muttered, ¡°After this knockout competition, once I enter the sect, my sect name will be Zhou Mianxi.¡± .¡±Upon hearing that it was a girl from Yanhua Pool, Yang Chen felt somewhat embarrassed. He quickly found the corresponding number and arrived at the eighty-seventh ring. The referee for this ring was close by. As Yang Chen sat cross-legged on the ring, a beautiful young girl soon jumped onto it energetically. Looking at him, she smiled and said, ¡®Yang Chen, it¡¯s me, Yun Huayu. Last time in the Knockout Competition in the Secret Realm, I was the one who shouted the fiercest after you saved me.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t remember, but still smiled and said, ¡°Nice to see you again, Senior Sister Yun.¡± ¡°I say, are you two going to fight or not?¡± The referee below the ring shouted. ¡°What¡¯s there to fight about? I¡¯m not in a hurry, so why are you in a hurry? It¡¯s like the Emperor is not in a hurry, but the eunuch is.¡± Yun Huayu curled her lips. ¡°You dare to slander the referee? Believe it or not, I can report you at any time and deprive you of your qualification to compete!¡± The referee shouted angrily. ¡°Just do it, I¡¯m telling you, even without you, I¡¯m eliminated now.¡± Yun Huayu laughed and said, ¡°I admit defeat, I was just joking. How can I beat Yang Chen? Besides, even if I could, I wouldn¡¯t dare to hit him. Referee, hurry up, I admit defeat.¡± The referee was somewhat dumbfounded. So decisive? Soon after, the referee announced leisurely, ¡°Desolate City Yang Chen, wins!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, if you get a chance, come to our Yanhua Pool!¡± Yun Huayu flew a kiss to Yang Chen and then swayed her hips as she went down the stage. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He was caught off guard by the dramatic turn of events. However, he smoothly passed the first round anyway. About half an incense stick¡¯s time after his competition ended, the matches of the other contestants also came to an end, and the first round officially ended. The results of the competition were brutal. The winners stayed to continue, while the losers were eliminated and left the venue. Immediately afterwards, the images for the second round of duels appeared in the air once again. The geniuses entered the arena according to the images displayed. Yang Chen¡¯s divine sense swept over and quickly found his opponent and the ring he was in. However, upon seeing his opponent, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Because, his opponent was none other than Huang Chiyang, the person he had serious conflicts with in the past! ¡°Yang Chen against Huang Chiyang, 36th Arena!¡± Yang Chen could never forget Huang Chiyang¡¯s name! Back in Desolate City, Huang Chiyang nearly drove Yang Chen to a dead end. If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t been taken under Jin Cheng¡¯s wing, he might have been okay, but the Yang family was sure to suffer heavy losses as a result. This grudge, Yang Chen would never forget. Moreover, he wouldn¡¯t just forget; he remembered clearly and would never let this grudge go. As the genius young master of the Huang family, Huang Chiyang was only seventeen or eighteen years old. According to Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Detection, Huang Chiyang had already reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm in his martial arts cultivation during the Secret Realm competition. Now that some time had passed, his martial arts cultivation should have improved. He probably had the strength of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. Being able to win a round in the knockout competition with this level of martial arts cultivation showed that Huang Chiyang was still hiding a lot of tricks. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have even made it past the selection competition. However, no matter what, Huang Chiyang would be considered unlucky to have met him¡­ ¡°What¡¯s that saying¡­ ¡®Enemies on a narrow road,¡¯ huh.¡± Yang Chen smiled and headed straight for the 36th Arena.. Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Chapter 316: Yang Chen versus Yuan Shaoyang_l Chapter 319: Chapter 316: Yang Chen versus Yuan Shaoyang_l Translator: 549690339 While Yang Chen was walking into the 36th arena, the forces of the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion were seated on the viewing platform and also saw the images of the current arena battles. ¡°Yang Chen against Huang Chiyang, City Lord, you should quickly look.¡± Helian Cheng shouted as he sat on the viewing platform. The Golden Eagle looked at the image in front and laughed loudly: ¡°Yang Chen against Huang Chiyang? Hahaha, good, good, seems like the end of the road for Huang Chiyang. I was originally worried about how far he would be able to bluff in this competition. If Huang Chiyang were to perform exceptionally in this knockout competition, it would be challenging for our City Lord¡¯s Mansion. But, unfortunately, Huang Chiyang has terrible luck, meeting Yang Chen in just the second round, hahaha!¡± Jin Cheng was overjoyed as well: ¡°I knew from the start that my brother was no ordinary person. Now that Huang Chiyang has met him, hahaha, he¡¯ll have a hard time.¡± The most troubled family was the Huang Family. The Huang Family was regretting their decisions so much it made their intestines turn green. If they had known earlier about Yang Chen¡¯s potential, why would they have provoked him? They would have treated Yang Chen like an ancestor. Huang Chiyang, who used to be highly valued in the Huang Family, was now drenched in insults by his own clan. He was filled with regret too. How could he have known Yang Chen would come this far? Now, Yang Chen was like a hot cake in the Genius Selection Competition. Once he joined a sect, his fame would rise even higher. By that time, even if he gave the Huang Family some small trouble, or gave him some small trouble¡­ Would it still be okay for Huang Chiyang? Now, with mixed feelings, Huang Chiyang nervously headed to the 36th arena. The moment his eyes met Yang Chen¡¯s, Huang Chiyang felt his heart skip a beat. His current Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. With his wisdom and some special means given to him by his family, he managed to narrowly win the first round, advancing to the second. As long as he didn¡¯t meet a master at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level, it wouldn¡¯t be too difficult for him to advance further. By then, if discovered by the Beishan Main City or getting the support of some sects, the Huang Family would still have a chance to rise and soar in the sky. But now, all dreams have turned into bubbles. His trump card would be shattered in front of Yang Chen¡¯s absolute strength. Huang Chiyang stepped into the battle ring. Before Yang Chen had a chance to release his True Qi, Huang Chiyang hurriedly yelled, ¡°I admit defeat!¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, admiring Huang Chiyang¡¯s decisiveness, and said in a low voice, ¡°Huang Chiyang, you are quite decisive.¡± Huang Chiyang snorted coldly, clenched his teeth, and said, ¡°Yang Chen, if you want to take revenge on me, it won¡¯t be so easy!¡± As he finished speaking, he didn¡¯t give Yang Chen a chance to make a move and quickly jumped out of the arena. It left Yang Chen feeling somewhat disappointed because he had planned to teach Huang Chiyang a good lesson in today¡¯s arena battle. Even if he didn¡¯t kill Huang Chiyang, crippling his Martial Arts Cultivation would be the least. He wouldn¡¯t show mercy to Huang Chiyang, who almost took his life. However, Huang Chiyang was decisive enough to admit defeat right away. With the arena rules as they were and Huang Chiyang admitting defeat, what else could he do? But letting things pass so simply wasn¡¯t going to be easy. Just like that, for the second round, Yang Chen¡¯s match ended with his opponent admitting defeat. For the third round, Yang Chen¡¯s opponent again admitted defeat directly. This allowed Yang Chen to advance without much effort. This wasn¡¯t a strange thing as Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Secret Realm was almost well known by all of these geniuses. They knew how powerful Yang Chen was and immediately chose to admit defeat when they knew they were no match for him. This allowed Yang Chen to smack through the fourth round, which was the last round today. Today¡¯s fight was to select the top 32. The top 32 matches would be held tomorrow. By the fourth round, out of the hundreds of geniuses, only 34 remained, and all of them were elites. It was also in the fourth round that Yang Chen encountered an interesting opponent. ¡°Yang Chen vs. Yuan Shaoyang, 7th Arena!¡± When these words appeared, the whole crowd became excited. ¡°Finally, there¡¯s an interesting showdown.¡± ¡°Yang Chen against Yuan Shaoyang?¡± ¡°Haha, Beishan Main City once again messed with the battle assignments, making the geniuses not from the Three Hegemons fight each other to the death before reaching the top 32. Hehe, this way, the threats to their Beishan Main City will gradually decrease. By then, they¡¯ll have the geniuses of the Three Hegemons fight each other, and eventually, the champion will still fall into their hands.¡± Everyone was aware of such inside information, but no one could say anything. Beishan Main City was strong, so what could anyone do? Aside from the Three Hegemons, even the Six Sects had to submit and bow in front of Beishan Main City. Even though they were aware of the manipulations in the rules, they couldn¡¯t do anything about it, as they had to tolerate it. After all, people held this knockout competition, so who could argue with it? However, this didn¡¯t affect the excitement of this battle! ¡°Yang Chen against Yuan Shaoyang!¡± ¡°Haha, now it¡¯s going to be interesting.¡± ¡°Yuan Shaoyang is a top-notch genius cultivated by Ziyang Sect, who is the Sect Master¡¯s own disciple. At a young age, he has reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°These two are both at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, huh.¡± ¡°Who do you think has a higher chance of winning? ¡°I think Yuan Shaoyang is more powerful. He is Ziyang Sect¡¯s own apprentice, and his Purple Sun Technique has already reached the level of a master. It¡¯s said that he has already separated two suns within his body. When he unleashes his power, it¡¯s not just ordinary Solar Fire anymore; he can use the Purple Sun Fire!¡± ¡°What? Purple Sun Fire?¡± Everyone knew about the levels of Solar Fire. From the most ordinary Solar Fire to the Purple Sun Fire, Pure Yang Fire, and Three True Flames, and so on. Yuan Shaoyang had already cultivated Purple Sun Fire? ¡°It¡¯s said that the Purple Sun Fire is excellent at attacking and has immense power. There are few opponents within the same level once the Purple Sun Fire is released. Comparatively, Yang Chen is still a bit worse off! There¡¯s nothing he can do, after all, he comes from a wild background. In a place like Liaocheng, where birds don¡¯t even shit, there aren¡¯t any exceptional Cultivation Methods.¡± Today, I saw a Chinese medicine doctor and was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis, myocardial ischemia, and other problems. I was warned not to write late at night and not to sit for a long time beside the computer. Five chapters may not seem like a lot, and you may finish reading them in a blink of an eye, but for us writers, it takes at least seven hours or even more to write them. A writer¡¯s day, except for eating and resting, is mostly spent on updating. I¡¯ll try my best to update five chapters a day. However, I cannot guarantee that I could keep up with it every day. I hope you all understand.. Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Chapter 317: Are You Sure He Doesn’t Have a Divine Body?_l Chapter 320: Chapter 317: Are You Sure He Doesn¡¯t Have a Divine Body?_l Translator: 549690339 As everyone was discussing, Yang Chen and Yuan Shaoyang almost simultaneously arrived at the ring. There must be more formidable characters than Yuan Shaoyang and Yang Chen, but the first face-off between the two ferocious characters was the first of today¡¯s knockout competition. There was no doubt that the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm had the possibility of winning the championship. The collision between the two characters with the possibility of winning the championship was highly anticipated. Yang Chen was somewhat surprised that he could encounter Yuan Shaoyang. Yang Chen still remembered the man who seemed to harbor a grudge against him quite well. Now, seeing Yuan Shaoyang on stage, Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back and said nothing. Yuan Shaoyang, on the other hand, seemed amiable and bowed: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect us to collide in the fourth round. Haha, Brother Yang Chen, please take it easy on me. Your dark horse status makes me feel a little uneasy.¡± ¡°Oh? Really?¡± Yang Chen slowly said, although he didn¡¯t know what Yuan Shaoyang meant, he could tell that Yuan Shaoyang was definitely up to no good. Seemingly friendly, who knows what schemes Yuan Shaoyang was devising in his heart? Yuan Shaoyang clicked his tongue, ¡°Brother Yang doesn¡¯t seem to understand what I mean. What I¡¯m trying to say is, a horse is ultimately a horse, ridden and stepped on by people¡­ A dark horse, hehe. The same goes for you and your sister Yang Caidie. Haha, your sister¡¯s simple-minded head wants to compete with me for the Young Sect Master? I just want to say she¡¯s still too inexperienced. Once I become the Young Sect Master, the first person I¡¯ll take care of is her.¡± Hearing this, a chill flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, and he said coldly, ¡°Yuan Shaoyang, if you want to infuriate me, well, you¡¯ve succeeded.¡± Seeing the delighted expression on Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s face¡­ What was the purpose of his provocation? It was to enrage Yang Chen. When two martial artists of the same rank face off, whoever loses their composure and rationality first will lose. That was the effect he wanted. It seemed that Yang Chen was still a little green. Hadn¡¯t he heard that Yuan Shaoyang was best at scheming? Otherwise, how could he have played Long Huazuo of Yanhua Pool in circles? However, he didn¡¯t know that although Yang Chen was angry, he had no intention of being irrational. On the contrary, he would make Yuan Shaoyang pay for his rudeness. What he hated the most was when people used those around him to threaten him. Even if it was just a joke, it was no different. Thinking of this, Yang Chen clenched his hands, and took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear from his storage bag. ¡°In this battle, I will show some of my strength. At least, I should let Elder Mu BaiSheng know that his proposal for me to become the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect was not a wrong choice,¡± Yang Chen thought. He had planned to showcase some of his strength in the knockout competition. Since he had encountered Yuan Shaoyang, he would naturally take out what he should as planned! At this moment, seeing Yang Chen exuding a murderous aura and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear in his hand, Yuan Shaoyang squinted, and his expression became cautious. His hands flipped, and a purple flame gradually emerged. In an instant, Yang Chen made his move. As soon as he made his move, dozens of lightning bolts filled the entire ring. The thunder and lightning crisscrossed and struck Yuan Shaoyang directly. This bombardment was truly astonishing, making Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s scalp numb. After all, he had never fought with Yang Chen before, so where did he know how powerful Yang Chen was? Now, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s powerful thunder and lightning, he immediately believed what his sect elders said. He quickly yelled, and his true Qi turned into a purple sun fire, clashing directly on Yang Chen¡¯s lightning bolt. The Purple Sun Fire was of extraordinary power, and upon colliding with Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style, it was able to resist Yang Chen¡¯s lightning. However, soon¡­ Boom. Yang Chen¡¯s lightning shattered the Purple Sun Fire and headed straight for Yuan Shaoyang. This scene was seen clearly by the various sects on the viewing platform. ¡°How is that possible!¡± ¡°Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Purple Sun Fire was actually broken!¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t make sense. The Purple Sun Fire should have absolute superiority within the Spirit Martial Realm. Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s purple Sun Fire at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm allowed him to stand undefeated among his peers, so it was no problem. ¡® ¡°Even if Yang Chen could win against Yuan Shaoyang, it wouldn¡¯t be by brute force. Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Purple Sun Fire is not easily broken. However, Yang Chen went straight to breaking the Purple Sun Fire!¡± Everyone had seen Yang Chen¡¯s methods, but those were observed through the Dharma Mirror; they didn¡¯t know the power of Yang Chen¡¯s lightning. And now¡­ Yang Chen¡¯s thunder and lightning power was actually so strong? Of course, whispers were just whispers. Those with discerning eyes were in the minority. Sect Leader Mu BaiSheng of Yuanshan Sect sat in his seat on the viewing platform, curiously watching the battle: ¡°Strange, strange. I¡¯m not surprised that Yang Chen can break the Purple Sun Fire, but how can Yang Chen-break it so easily? It¡¯s too strange.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, what kind of technique is Yang Chen practicing? It¡¯s so powerful!¡± someone beside him asked. ¡°It¡¯s not just a matter of cultivation technique. Even if Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation technique is powerful and domineering, the difference in power would only manifest after the Origin Martial Domain. During the Spirit Martial Realm, the use of True Qi is ultimately limited; the difference in power at the same martial artist cultivation level won¡¯t be too drastic. Yang Chen¡¯s thunder could only support him to break through the Purple Sun Fire, but not easily break it. You have to know that Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s attack just now was a full defense. And it was still broken,¡± Mu BaiSheng replied, shocked. ¡°Then, Sect Leader, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Are you sure that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any traces of a Divine Body when he was first detected? Only third-tier talent?¡± Mu BaiSheng asked as he stroked his chin, feeling that something was off. There were not a few people who had the same thoughts as Mil B?ish¨¦ng. At the same time, the fight between Yang Chen and Yuan Shaoyang continued. The moment the Purple Sun Fire was broken, a roar was heard. A mini scorching sun, about thirty feet in size, appeared in mid-air above the ring, burning fiercely.. Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Chapter 318: A Rare Sight in a Thousand Years! 1 Chapter 321: Chapter 318: A Rare Sight in a Thousand Years! 1 Translator: 549690339 As the Fierce Sun appeared, a strong burning sensation instantly spread out, and even some martial artists with lower Martial Arts Cultivation on the viewing platform could feel the dramatic change in temperature from a distance. It shows how terrifying this sun, covered in flames, truly is. ¡°It¡¯s the Great Yuan Red Sun!¡± ¡°The ultimate technique of the Purple Sun Technique, it is said that when one has completely mastered the Purple Sun Technique, they can create the Great Yuan Red Sun within their body using Essence Blood and True Qi. The Great Yuan Red Sun is the source of the Ziyang Sect¡¯s practice of the Purple Sun Fire. The more it is washed and irrigated with True Qi and Essence Blood, the stronger the Purple Sun Fire¡¯s power becomes, and similarly, the power of the Great Yuan Red Sun also grows stronger!¡± ¡°It is said that Yuan Shaoyang has cultivated two Great Yuan Red Suns, which is extraordinary. This is just the first one! He still has one more that hasn¡¯t been used.¡± Now, the Great Yuan Red Sun floated high in the sky, truly resembling a miniature Fierce Sun. Yang Chen looked at the Great Yuan Red Sun and was not surprised, because the Great Yuan Red Sun is actually similar to the Fire Origin Essence. It is merely released outside of the body and possesses astonishing power. But comparing to himself, no matter if he brought out the Flourishing Stars fire seed or the Fire Origin Essence, any one of them could completely burn the Great Yuan Red Sun to ash. However, he could not bring out either of these two. It is impossible to use the Flourishing Stars Fire, and as for the Original Demonic Flame born from the Fire Origin Essence, he had no plans of using it either. He still wanted to keep this demonic fire as his trump card for later use. After all, almost all his trump cards were revealed in the Secret Realm when he fought against Yuanmu, and the various sects watching through the Dharma Mirror had seen them. It is likely that these sects will have some countermeasures against him in the future. Now, the only trump card he has left is the preliminary refined Fire Origin Essence Demonic Fire! But don¡¯t underestimate this demonic fire. When it comes to playing with fire, Yang Chen was confident that he could easily surpass Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Ancestral Founder. His alchemy experience from his previous life was one reason, and the other was the Taichi True Scripture. The Taichi True Scripture records the techniques and experiences of playing with fire, which made Yang Chen from his previous life, who was already quite good at playing with fire, feel ashamed. When he first started learning, he almost wanted to find a crack in the ground to hide in. What he used to play with before was nothing compared to real fire. It was more like a fart. The most crucial point was that the Taichi True Scripture was just one volume. Of course, even with just one volume, he was confident in using the fire control secret arts of the Taichi True Scripture to control the demonic fire and create some miracles. To deal with Yuan Shaoyang, using the Original Demonic Flame was obviously a bit of an overkill. However, Yuan Shaoyang did not think so. At this moment, he summoned the Great Yuan Red Sun from within his body and seemed to be immersed in his own creative art. He shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, it is an honor for you to be able to break through my Purple Sun Fire and force me to summon the Great Yuan Red Sun from within my body. However, as soon as I summon it, the gap between you and me will be evident. I have already won this match.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know where vour confidence comes from. but if vour trumD card is iust this Great Yuan Red Sun, I would like to say that it¡¯s too early for you to boast about your victory now,¡± Yang Chen said with a smirk. Having said that, he shook his body and drew out a large amount of Thunder and Lightning Power from the Heavenly Thunder Origin within his body. At this very instant, there was a loud crackling and an astonishing chain of electric flashes directly converged around Yang Chen¡¯s Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon. The moment this electric light condensed, its power shocked the entire scene. ¡°What a strong True Qi fluctuation!¡± ¡°It¡¯s coming from Yang Chen!¡± ¡°What¡¯s Yang Chen up to?¡± Nobody knew what Yang Chen was planning. It was also at this moment that Yang Chen¡¯s figure flashed and suddenly moved into action! ¡°Thunder Roar!¡± This move was the strongest one he had comprehended up until now in his Thunderbolt Style. Thunder Roar One Gun! This wasn¡¯t it.lmmediately¡­ Yang Chen shouted lowly: ¡°Innate True Qi, open!¡± Yes, he was now using all of his Innate True Qi. At the very beginning when he first fought against others, Yang Chen rarely used his Innate True Qi, and even if he did, it was only a small amount, like just now when he broke through the Purple Sun Fire, he only used a small amount of Innate True Qi, which could not be detected by others. Moreover, he rarely engaged in fights with others before the knockout competition, and even if he did, it was only within the Secret Realm, so the various sects watching through the Dharma Mirror naturally didn¡¯t know about Yang Chen¡¯s Innate True Qi. As this spear thrust out, electric light filled the entire ring, startling Yuan Shaoyang who retreated quickly, hastily placing the Great Yuan Red Sun in front of him, in hopes of dissipating Yang Chen¡¯s move. However, he soon discovered that he was too naive! Because¡­ Yang Chen¡¯s spear clearly shook the Great Yuan Red Sun! The resistance of the Great Yuan Red Sun quickly became weak, which shocked Yuan Shaoyang so much that he wasn¡¯t able to hide his incompetence anymore. He hurriedly summoned the second Great Yuan Red Sun from his body. With a rumble, the two Great Yuan Red Suns blocked the attack at the same time, barely delaying the momentum of Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt attack. However, the power of the Thunderbolt didn¡¯t decrease at all. It could be clearly seen that the Great Yuan Red Sun was cracking. This shocked all the various forces watching from the viewing platform. What¡­ ¡°Yuan Shaoyang has actually summoned a second Great Yuan Red Sun.¡± ¡°He is using his true ability.¡± The most shocked were not those spectators but the Three Hegemons and Six Sects. Laymen watch for excitement, while experts watch for the essence. Compared to the other spectators, the sect leaders of the Three Hegemons and Six Sects were obviously considered experts. When they saw Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt striking the Great Yuan Red Sun, they were still calm, but when they looked further, they were on fire. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°This is the taste of Innate True Qi, yes, this is definitely the taste of Innate True Qi!¡± They were boiling and could no longer calm down. Innate True Oi. their observation was correct. What Yang Chen used was indeed Innate True Qi. Not to mention the Six Sects, even Canghai Sect, Yuanshan Sect, and even the behemoth Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t sit still anymore. Mu Baisheng straightforwardly shouted: ¡°Innate True Qi, Yang Chen is actually using Innate True Qi. Innate True Qi represents that Yang Chen has Divine Body Talent! This, this¡­ Steward Feng, don¡¯t tell me that the instrument used in your Basic Competition to test physique can¡¯t detect the divine body of the Innate Physique. It is a special talent!¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Steward Feng, standing in the high altitude, listening to Mu Baisheng¡¯s words, also gritted his teeth for a moment, and then sighed bitterly: ¡°Wood Master, that instrument does have flaws, but the flaws are just a few almost impossible divine body talents, like this Innate Physique, which is rare even in hundreds or even a thousand years.¡± He now represents Beishan Main City and regrets it so much that his intestines turn green. What does Yang Chen¡¯s use of Innate True Qi represent? It represents that Yang Chen has an Innate Divine Body. Apart from that¡­ As he said¡­ A thousand years, a rare sight! Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: Chapter 319: Innate Divine Body_1 Chapter 322: Chapter 319: Innate Divine Body_1 Translator: 549690339 Superior Talent! This is a talent that may not even appear in several Genius Selection Competitions. Yang Chen¡¯s exquisite Martial Arts Cultivation is not a detour, but rather due to a unique constitution. This Innate Divine Body is far superior to many other Divine Body Talents, and there are not many talents stronger than the Innate Divine Body. What does Innate represent? It represents a gift from heaven. Human talent is a gift from heaven, although the body is inherited from parents and is considered acquired. True Qi is the same; it is acquired through cultivation and not given by heaven. But the Innate Divine Body is different. Their True Qi is Innate True Qi, a unique ability bestowed by heaven! It¡¯s a completely different concept from Acquired True Qi! Those who possess Innate True Qi have a huge gap in cultivation speed and combat capability compared to their peers. Now, everyone must be cursing Beishan Main City. Damn it, if your testing instrument had no problem, would this have happened? If they had known earlier that Yang Chen was the owner of the Innate Divine Body, they would have done everything possible to win Yang Chen over to their sect. But what happened? Beishan Main City made a mistake in the test, labeling Yang Chen with Third-tier Talent, which directly discounted their understanding of Yang Chen. Their misunderstanding has led to Yang Chen holding grudges against almost all the other sects, except for those that did not look down on him. No one is not sighing, shocked, and most people thought Yang Chen had advanced his Martial Arts Cultivation through excessive growth. Now they see¡­ Yang Chen is truly capable. Boiling. The people on the Viewing Platform are all boiling. The elders and sect leaders of those small sects may not have an eye for talent, but the people of the Three Tyrants and Six Sects quickly observed the clues. In the blink of an eye, they judged that Yang Chen was using Innate True Qi and knew that he was the owner of the Innate Divine Body, based on the power of his True Qi and the records in Ancient Books. ¡°Innate Divine Body, this¡­ this!¡± ¡°At any cost, win Yang Chen over at any cost!¡± ¡°Get ready immediately. After the competition, find Yang Chen and tell him our intentions directly. We¡¯ll give him everything we have!¡± ¡°If Yang Chen can be won over to our sect, our sect¡¯s strength will increase greatly in the future. Innate Divine Body, this is an astounding talent that only appears in records!¡± No sect can sit still. Even Beishan Main City is the same. At this moment, Steward Feng is too lazy to care about the competition results. Even if Yang Chen loses, he will still be the focus of Beishan Main City¡¯s efforts to win over. Steward Feng didn¡¯t hesitate at all and directly ordered: ¡°You guys keep an eye on this competition. I¡¯ll go prepare right away. We must not be careless about winning over Yang Chen.¡± Meanwhile, at the Yuanshan Sect¡­ ¡°Sect¡­ Sect Leader, Yang Chen is actually the Innate Divine Body!¡± ¡°Our offered conditions seem good enough, but what if other sects offer higher ones? Shouldn¡¯t we raise our conditions to make sure we don¡¯t lose out?¡± The elders of the Yuanshan Sect were in an uproar. Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s heart was also stirred up, but he remained calm on the surface, murmuring, ¡°No wonder Yang Chen didn¡¯t hurry to join my Yuanshan Sect, letting me watch his knockout competition instead. It turns out he was prepared to surprise me from the start. The identity of Young Sect Master is indeed somewhat incompatible with him.¡± ¡°Innate Divine Body, Innate Divine Body¡­ This kid has such an amazing Divine Body Talent, it¡¯s truly a once-in-a-thousand-year encounter. Sure enough, just as I thought, when Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Acquired True Qi and Yang Chen¡¯s Innate True Qi are compared, Yuan Shaoyang is instantly overshadowed and bound to lose.¡± As for Yuan Shaoyang being defeated by Yang Chen, many people were not surprised. This is the difference between Innate Qi and Acquired True Qi! Boom. A loud explosion was heard, and Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s two Great Yuan Red Suns crumbled one after another. Then, Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt struck Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s body. ¡°This spear is for my sister. Yuan Shaoyang, I know you deliberately provoked me just now, but I still want to tell you, if you dare to humiliate my sister within the Ziyang Sect, even at the Ends of the Earth, I will kill you!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s soul transmitted the sound straight into Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s soul. Yuan Shaoyang was startled, and just when he heard this, the Thunder Rush from Yang Chen¡¯s spear spread throughout his body. In an instant, with crackling sounds, Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s eyes blackened, and his body charred, he fell off the ring and fell unconscious. A few elders of the Ziyang Sect hurriedly appeared and carried Yuan Shaoyang away. If it were in the past, seeing one of their own disciples injured like this, these elders would have torn their faces apart. Even if they were bound by rules and didn¡¯t take action, they would still argue with Yang Chen. But now, they have already heard about the situation from their sect leader, so while carrying Yuan Shaoyang, they still looked respectful, ¡°Thank you, young friend Yang Chen for holding back.¡± Even though their own people were beaten, they still had to thank the other for holding back. They didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with it. Because Yang Chen has that qualification. Yang Chen subtly felt the benefits of strength. By showing off his Innate Divine Body, he was equivalent to revealing his future strength. Even the Ziyang Sect, one of the Six Sects, dared not show any disrespect towards him in the future. ¡°Yang Chen vs Yuan Shaoyang, Yang Chen wins!¡± ¡°Yang Chen wins!!¡± ¡°Yuan Shaoyang lost so miserably! It¡¯s unbelievable.¡± ¡°The gap in strength is just too huge.¡± ¡°How strong is Yang Chen?¡± There was endless discussion, and with Yang Chen¡¯s victory, the temporary Junior Steward also announced the distribution of the top 36, starting from tomorrow. Yang Chen went back with the Zhou Family members, and he could almost guess the heated scene when he returned to their residence, because Innate True Qi was truly amazing. Of course, they couldn¡¯t guess that, strictly speaking, he was not an Innate Divine Body, but that his Innate True Qi was obtained through the Refining of Innate Qi. The difference between this obtained Innate True Qi and the Innate Divine Body is that they have the same Innate True Qi, but Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation speed is still a bit slower compared to the Innate Divine Body and not as demon-like. But none of that matters. With his unique alchemy abilities, he doesn¡¯t think his cultivation speed will be much inferior to the Innate Divine Body. Moreover, as he had expected, as soon as he returned to their residence, a large group of people arrived immediately.. Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: Chapter 320: Past Grudges and Debts_l Chapter 323: Chapter 320: Past Grudges and Debts_l Translator: 549690339 Feeling the arrival of a large group of people, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and bluntly said, ¡°Master Zhou, when those sects inevitably try to win me over later, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to help me manage them outside my courtyard. But by no means allow them to swarm in, or it will cause trouble for me, the junior.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Zhou Haoran said with a bitter face, ¡°I will do my best.¡± If it were before, he would dare to pat his chest and guarantee that he would definitely handle this matter for Yang Chen. However, now he doesn¡¯t dare to make such a bold statement. Because once Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body is revealed, how could he, Zhou Haoran, stop it? He could only do his best, and stop as many as he could. ¡°Master Zhou, just do your best¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. In fact, he already had an answer in his mind regarding which sect force to join. The reason for revealing his Innate True Qi today was also because of this. However, this Innate True Qi was revealed, creating a misunderstanding of the Innate Divine Body, and the trouble couldn¡¯t be avoided. At tn1S moment, yang cnen returned to tne courtyard, and Detore ne could even sit down to warm his seat, he suddenly froze. Because there was someone in his courtyard, who had been there even before he had entered, but he had never detected them. Looking at the person, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold: ¡°Junior greets Elder Feng.¡± Who else could this man be, but Steward Feng from Beishan Main City? Feng Zhishi smiled warmly at Yang Chen with his hands behind his back, ¡°I am the senior steward of Beishan Main City, and also the only senior steward in Beishan Main City.¡± Hearing what the other party said, Yang Chen knew what he meant. Steward Feng was clearly telling him that his status in Beishan Main City was second to none. Today, with his status as Steward Feng, coming here was giving Yang Chen face and showing great importance to him. Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to be arrogant and said, ¡°For Steward Feng to visit this humble courtyard today, I am truly overwhelmed.¡± ¡°No, Yang Chen, since I came to find you, it means you have the qualifications for me to find you. If you don¡¯t have the qualifications, I certainly won¡¯t come,¡± Steward Feng didn¡¯t mince words. ¡°Yang Chen, my purpose for coming today, you should be able to guess. It¡¯s simple, we Beishan Main City, with sincerity, want to invite you to join.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen fell into deep thought. Seeing that Yang Chen was actually hesitant, Steward Feng wasn¡¯t surprised and said loudly, ¡°We know a little about the conditions Mu Baisheng offered you, to make you the young sect leader of Yuanshan Sect. We Beishan Main City can do that too, although Beishan Main City doesn¡¯t have the position of a young sect leader. But we will definitely cultivate you as our successor. Compared to other forces called the Three Dominators, like B¨¦i Sh?nm¨¦n and Canghai Sect, a wise young friend like you, Yang Chen, should know that the real dominator of North Mountain County is us, Beishan Main City!¡± ¡°In our Beishan Main City, we have the most orthodox rulers and managers of North Mountain County. We have everything that other forces don¡¯t have, Alchemy, Cultivation Methods, everything. In addition, as long as you join Beishan Main City and become the genius of Beishan Main City, you can unconditionally enjoy the divine treasure, the Trial Tower.¡± ¡°In short, as long as you join Beishan Main City, your status in Beishan Main City will be like mine today. No one in North Mountain County would dare to disrespect you! If you achieve great success in the future, you can even be favored by the Royal Family!¡± Hearing this, it would be false to say that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t moved. What is the background of Beishan Main City? It¡¯s the Royal Family! He was very clear that Beishan Main City was the most orthodox force. However, some things can¡¯t be solved just by being orthodox. With a solemn expression, Yang Chen said: ¡°Steward Feng, I appreciate your kindness, but the result may disappoint Elder Feng.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Steward Feng¡¯s expression turned solemn: ¡°What, Yang Chen, do you think the conditions offered by our Beishan Main City are not high enough?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that.¡± Yang Chen saw Steward Feng¡¯s tone becoming unpleasant and slowly stood up. ¡°Elder, the conditions you and Yuanshan Sect offered are similar, and perhaps Beishan Main City does have inherent advantages over Yuanshan Sect. But where is the difference? Yuanshan Sect offered me this condition before I even showed my Divine Body talent, what about Beishan Main City?¡± As these words fell into Steward Feng¡¯s ears, he was suddenly taken aback. His thoughts immediately turned cold and he said, ¡°It seems that young friend Yang Chen already has his own answer, in that case, I won¡¯t be staying any longer.¡± With that, Steward Feng turned around and left, disappearing in a blink of an eye. Yang Chen watched Steward Feng leave without a trace of regret for his decision. He had already made his choice. In fact, after the Secret Realm¡¯s conflict that day, when Beishan Main City hadn¡¯t tried to win him over, he had already grown cold towards Beishan Main City. Originally, he had been more hopeful of joining Beishan Main City than Yuanshan Sect. As Steward Feng said, Beishan Main City is indeed the most orthodox force, and Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect still fall short. But Beishan Main City people didn¡¯t think highly of him. If he truly didn¡¯t perform well enough and Beishan Main City thought he wasn¡¯t up to their standards, that would be understandable, as it¡¯s human nature. But he had already shown that he was more than qualified, and Beishan Main City had shown no intention of trying to win him over, which changed the meaning. In polite terms, it¡¯s that Beishan Main City has high standards and ordinary geniuses are not up to par; speaking bluntly, Beishan Main City is acting high and mighty. They may seem to have high standards, but if they do not lower their threshold, geniuses will eventually be snatched away by other sects. It may not matter in the short term, but in the long run, Beishan Main City will lose its advantage. Yang Chen was genuinely disappointed with the indecision of Beishan Main City¡¯s management. The key point is that Steward Feng¡¯s words just now seemed to be introducing the advantages of their Beishan Main City, but the sense of superiority in his tone was obvious. This kind of force was not what Yang Chen wanted to seek. As Yang Chen was lost in his thoughts, he suddenly spotted several people rushing towards the gate at this moment. These people were wearing Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Taoist robes, among them were Elder Qian, and the sect leader of Ming Emperor Sect, Ming Wendao, leading a dozen elders to this place. What piqued Yang Chen¡¯s interest the most was the woman being tightly controlled by Ming Wendao, Wen Zi. Now Wen Zits eyes were hollow, and her disheveled hair was in stark contrast to her former brilliance. When she was brought to Yang Chen, her pupils shrank violently, and she was filled with terror from the depths of her heart. It was precisely when he saw this woman that Yang Chen¡¯s expression became cold. It seemed that it was time to settle the grudges of the past.. Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: Chapter 321: I Am the Darling of Heaven_l Chapter 324: Chapter 321: I Am the Darling of Heaven_l Translator: 549690339 The Sect Leader of Ming Emperor Sect, Ming Wenzhao, didn¡¯t hesitate and shouted, ¡°Kneel down!¡± Wen Zits body trembled in fear as she hastily knelt on the ground. She couldn¡¯t believe that she, as a favored daughter of heaven, would fall to such a state. However, she had no choice but to accept this reality. Perhaps, she was not a favored daughter of heaven after all. When Ming Wenzhao saw Wen Zi obediently kneel, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, saying, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, I am the Sect Leader of Ming Emperor Sect, Ming Wenzhao!¡± He now spoke to Yang Chen with utmost respect; after all, what was Yang Chen¡¯s current status and position? Yes, Yang Chen seemingly had no status for now, merely an unrisen and undeveloped genius. But once his innate divine body and exceptional talent were revealed, he would become a figure that the Three Hegemons and Six Sects would desperately compete for. With such a figure, the Six Sects could forget about laying a finger on him, as he would inevitably become the focus of the battle among the Three Hegemons. No choice, weren¡¯t the Three Hegemons stronger than the Six Sects? Even if Yang Chen wasn¡¯t very impressive, entering one of the Three Hegemonic powers would still land him a position as a Junior Sect Master. By then, with Yang Chen¡¯s status, if the Six Sects displeased him, perhaps they couldn¡¯t deal with the Six Sects, but he could apply some pressure, and wouldn¡¯t this level of power just have to submit? As the Sect Leader of Ming Emperor Sect, he naturally wanted to be on good terms with Yang Chen. This kind of genius was someone to either befriend or avoid as an enemy. As it happened, just as he had been investigating the matter of Wen Zi¡¯s deception with the elders of the sect, now was the perfect time to clarify their Sect¡¯s position to Yang Chen. At this point, they no longer hoped that Yang Chen would join their Sect, only that he wouldn¡¯t bear a grudge against Ming Emperor Sect. Yang Chen, unhurried, said, ¡°Elder Ming, what¡¯s this about¡­?¡± Ming Wenzhao slowly said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, it¡¯s simple. I¡¯ve investigated the matter of Wen Zi¡¯s false accusations against you through soul searching. The one who indeed killed Liu Taixing that day was Wen Zi.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised; everything was within his expectations. He slowly spoke, ¡°Elder Ming, I am curious about what Wen Zi¡¯s motive was for killing Liu Taixing then, and why she framed me. I would like to hear Wen Zi tell this part.¡± Without any hesitation, Ming Wenzhao directly grabbed Wen Zi¡¯s head, and his Divine Soul Power penetrated her as he yelled, ¡°Wen Zi, quickly confess the truth!¡± Now that Wen Zi was controlled by the Divine Soul Power, her consciousness was no longer her own, and she mechanically confessed, ¡°I considered myself a favored daughter of heaven, and I was always bothered by the fact that I was just an Outer Sect Disciple. When I learned of the Heavenly Thunder Treasure in the Liaocheng Secret Realm that could aid Senior Brother Yuanhua¡¯s cultivation, I wanted to please him. So, I brought along my admirer, Liu Taixing, to participate in the Secret Realm battle!¡± Yang Chen watched Ming Wenzhao¡¯s methods, touching his chin. The soul control that Ming used needed a significant gap in Martial Arts Cultivation to work. For example, right now, Ming Wenzhao was controlling Wen Zi with his Divine Soul Power. Wen Zi had no self-awareness and involuntarily spilled the truth. ¡°Who would have thought that Liu Taixing would be so useless? He couldn¡¯t even deal with a country bumpkin from the Vast Wilderness and was beaten to the punch by Yang Chen, who took the treasure. I was furious at the time, only thinking of pleasing Senior Brother Yuanhua, but with no treasure in hand, I devised a plan. Suddenly, I thought of the Dazzling Mind Bell that Liu Taixing had borrowed from Elder Qian¡­¡± ¡°At that moment, I was so furious that I wanted to kill Liu Taixing, take the Dazzling Mind Bell to please Senior Brother Yuanhua. I didn¡¯t think too far ahead. I just ambushed Liu Taixing, making injuries that appeared like spear wounds and framing Yang Chen. I vented my anger in this way. Yang Chen was nothing more than a person from the Vast Wilderness, and his death was inconsequential.¡± Yang Chen looked at Wen Zi¡¯s wooden expression and knew that she was speaking the truth. He didn¡¯t interfere, continuing to leisurely taste his tea. With gritted teeth and hollow eyes, Wen Zi sneered, ¡°Everything went according to my plan, but after killing Liu Taixing and taking the Dazzling Mind Bell, only then did I realize that if I handed in the bell, wouldn¡¯t it reveal the fact that I had killed Liu Taixing? So, I had no choice but to give up on pleasing Senior Brother Yuanhua and try to seduce the genius MO Shengyun from the Taotu Sect.¡± ¡°MO Shengyun and I made our way to MO City, but who could have known that Yang Chen would escape there too? I wanted to lead people to kill Yang Chen, but he was too difficult to deal with¡­ but what about that? I, Wen Zi, consider myself a heavenly phoenix. All people must bow at my feet and please me. What is Yang Chen compared to me, Wen Zi, the Zhengyang Dance Phoenix, soaring through the sky of Jiutian?!¡± As she finished her words, Ming Wenzhao let out a trembling breath and suddenly loosened his grip on Wen Zi, withdrawing his Divine Soul Power. Wen Zi abruptly regained consciousness. As she regained consciousness, she realized what she had said, her whole body convulsing with fear, shouting, ¡°I-I confessed everything, I confessed everything! Please spare my life! I have explained everything in detail.¡± ¡°Favored Daughter of Heaven¡­hehe, Wen Zi, the title you bestowed upon yourself is quite grand,¡± Elder Qian coldly said. He would have never imagined that he was just a pawn used by Wen Zi, a mere Outer Sect female disciple. Wen Zi was calculating and had some charm. She seduced other disciples and blinded them with her allure. She deserved to die. Ming Wenzhao watched Wen Zi¡¯s pleading, his expression unchanged, and said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, how to deal with her is up to you!¡± Wen Zi wasn¡¯t foolish and finally realized that the decision was in Yang Chen¡¯s hands. She immediately shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, spare me! You must spare me! If you spare me, I am yours! Do whatever you want with my body, and I¡¯ll willingly obey you in everything!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t even glance at Wen Zi, waving his hand, ¡°Elder Ming, Wen Zi has pushed me from Liaocheng all the way to Beishan Main City. I have had such a long journey, and I was even forced to the brink of death by your Ming Emperor Sect. If you were in my shoes, what would you do?¡± With things at this point, Ming Wenzhao naturally wasn¡¯t a fool; understanding Yang Chen¡¯s meaning, he waved his hand, ¡°Elder Qian, take her away!¡± Wen Zi knew she would not survive, her eyes widened, and she cried out, ¡°Yang Chen, you will regret killing me, you will definitely regret it! There are countless people who adore me; they will avenge me! They will avenge me for sure!¡± As she said this, she had completely forgotten that when she had suddenly sensed danger and sought out MO Shengyun, the person who had hidden the fastest was MO Shengyun himself.. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: Chapter 322: The Young Sect Master’s Condition 1 Chapter 325: Chapter 322: The Young Sect Master¡¯s Condition 1 Translator: 549690339 There was nothing that could be done, sometimes there were just a few people who thought they were so important. Like this Wen Zi, with a hint of beauty, after repeatedly seducing her fellow disciples, she felt that everyone should be as submissive to her as those she had seduced, worshipping beneath her pomegranate skirt. However, Wen Zi overestimated her own beauty and underestimated the baseness of human nature. Those who pursued her beauty were only willing to pay a price within their tolerance. It seemed that they respected her, but what were they plotting? They were only after Wen Zit s beauty. Who would stand up for Wen Zi if her life was at stake? Wen Zi didn¡¯t understand this, and even in death, she still believed that someone would be willing to risk their life for her. Now, after Wen Zi was dragged away, Ming Wenhao waved his hand: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, Wen Zi deserves to die, that is true. However, it is our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s fault that we targeted you because of her framing. Now that Wen Zi is dead, I, Ming Wenhao, on behalf of the Ming Emperor Sect, offer these 200,000 Spirit Stones as an apology.¡± Yang Chen was originally still angry about the situation, but as Ming Wenhao said, although the matter with Wen Zi was resolved, the issue with the Ming Emperor Sect chasing him was still unsettled. But no matter how angry he was, he didn¡¯t plan to cause trouble on this issue and make any other moves. But who would have thought that Ming Wenhao would be so tactful, immediately offering the Spirit Stones as an apology. The master of the Ming Emperor Sect came in person to represent the sect in apologizing, and even if Yang Chen had been angry, most of that anger had now dissipated. There was nothing to be done. It was true what they say ¨C you shouldn¡¯t hit someone who¡¯s smiling at you. Ming Wenhao had put forth a sincere attitude. If he continued to be aggressive, he would seem excessive. The 200,000 Spirit Stones did make Yang Chen feel much better. He slowly said: ¡°Senior Ming is indeed very generous, I will accept these Spirit Stones and from now on, there will be no more grievances between me and the Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Elder Qian slapped the young man behind him and shouted, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen is so magnanimous, Wang Wu, you miserable child, come out for your master!¡± In a moment, the young man behind him was dragged out by his ear by Elder Qian. When the young man steadied himself and saw Yang Chen examining him carefully, he immediately shrank back. Upon closer inspection, wasn¡¯t this young man the same Wang Wu who had mocked Yang Chen just a few days ago? Yang Chen still remembered clearly that Wang Wu had become arrogant after his stunning performance at the Basic Competition and achieving first-class talent. He had mocked Yang Chen numerous times, and the bitterness in his words was hard to forget. Later, Yang Chen learned that Wang Wu had joined Elder Qian¡¯s camp, but now Elder Qian had directly brought out his precious prot¨¦g¨¦ Wang Wu. ¡°What are you looking at, Wang wu? Why aren¡¯t you apologizing to Yang Chen?¡± Elder Qian shouted. ¡°If you don¡¯t apologize sincerely today, I¡¯ll break your legs!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, thinking that his Innate True Qi had really had a remarkable effect. It had at least startled the Ming Emperor Sect into being so nervous, which was something Yang Chen hadn¡¯t expected. Nowadays, Wang Wu was staring at Yang Chen nervously, without any of the arrogance he had shown before when his talent was assessed. When he got his first-class talent results, he did indeed become arrogant, thinking he should be the Emperor¡¯s chosen one, not giving a second look to anyone. He thought that Yang Chen, the so-called genius, shouldn¡¯t have been competing with him at the Basic Competition. He believed that he, Wang Wu, was favored by the heavens. But now he realized how wrong he had been. Thinking back to the words he had said to Yang Chen back then, he felt as if he was being slapped in the face. He was favored by the heavens? Compared to Yang Chen¡¯s talent, what kind of heaven¡¯s favor had he received? The most important thing was that he had mocked Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, please, as a grown-up, don¡¯t hold a grudge against me for a few childish words. I hope you won¡¯t take them to heart,¡± Wang Wu sighed and finally said, all traces of his previous arrogance gone. Yang Chen didn¡¯t show any sign of being oppressive, and calmly said, ¡°I see the sincerity of the Ming Emperor Sect.¡±¡±Since that¡¯s the case, young friend Yang Chen, we, the Ming Emperor Sect, shall take our leave,¡± Ming Wenhao coughed twice, signaling to his subordinates. Upon hearing Ming Wenhao¡¯s hint, they followed him out. After they left, Elder Qian asked out of curiosity, ¡°Sect Leader, aren¡¯t we going to try to win over this Yang Chen? It doesn¡¯t make sense. With Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body talent, which sect wouldn¡¯t want to compete for him?¡± ¡°Hmph, do you think I don¡¯t know that Yang Chen has the talent of an Innate Divine Body?¡± Ming Wenhao grumbled, ¡°But what¡¯s the use of knowing? It doesn¡¯t help at all. Let¡¯s put aside the incident with Wen Zi for the moment. Even if we don¡¯t have any resentment with Yang Chen at first, do you think Yang Chen would be interested in our Ming Emperor Sect? Do you think the conditions you offered could match that of Mb B?ish¨¦ng?¡± Thinking of Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s decisiveness, Ming Wenhao couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Why didn¡¯t he have the courage of Mil B?ish¨¦ng? If he had seen Yang Chen¡¯s potential earlier and directly offered him the position of Jr. Sect Master, he could have won Yang Chen¡¯s heart. Yang Chen would have definitely considered joining the Ming Emperor Sect then. But now? Yang Chen didn¡¯t even have the intention to join the Ming Emperor Sect. ¡°By now, it¡¯s already good if we can settle the grievances between our Ming Emperor Sect and Yang Chen,¡± Ming Wenhao said softly, knowing full well the weight of the situation. Considering Yang Chen¡¯s potential displayed now, it was already good enough for their Ming Emperor Sect to settle their grievances with him. As for winning him over, their Ming Emperor Sect no longer qualified for that. Just as the Ming Emperor Sect left, a new guest arrived in Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard. The new guest was none other than the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, Mb B?ish¨¦ng. At this moment, Yang Chen and Mb B?ish¨¦ng exchanged glances. Yang Chen then smiled slightly, ¡°Senior Mu, I¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time. Please have a seat.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng laughed heartily and sat down. With a calm look in his eyes, he said softly, ¡°Yang Chen, I now understand why you were in no hurry to join my Yuanshan Sect back then. I have seen your talent and performance. To be honest, I think the terms I offered with the position of Jr. Sect Master are low. However, this is already the highest condition that the Yuanshan Sect can offer.¡± Yang Chen was not surprised by this. He bowed slightly and said, ¡°Senior, then you should also understand that the reason I showed such an act today is merely to prove that your choice back then was correct. The Sect Leader has already been very generous to me. If I am really dissatisfied, I would have joined Beishan Main City long ago..¡± Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Chapter 323: Lightning Movement Technique_l Chapter 326: Chapter 323: Lightning Movement Technique_l Translator: 549690339 Hearing this, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng thought of Steward Feng, who had left with a face full of dirt and suddenly realized, laughing loudly: ¡°Yang Chen, you join the Yuanshan Sect, and take the position of Young Sect Master. Now no one will have any objections.¡± Despite saying this, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was still surprised. He never expected that Yang Chen would actually refuse Beishan Main City. And looking at his appearance, the refusal was quite resolute. ¡°However, it is acceptable for the junior to join the Yuanshan Sect and make contributions to the Yuanshan Sect in the future. However, there are some things that I still need to say,¡± Yang Chen said after pondering for a while. ¡°It¡¯s only natural that you have some conditions,¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng wasn¡¯t surprised. Yang Chen was now a hot commodity and had the qualifications to raise his price. Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°I don¡¯t care about the others, but I won¡¯t be responsible for the trivial matters within the sect.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng was already prepared for Yang Chen to raise his price, but he was somewhat surprised to hear that Yang Chen had only this simple demand. Not being responsible for the trivial matters within the sect? This¡­ He was stunned for a while before he laughed: ¡°So that¡¯s your condition. You don¡¯t have to worry about that. As the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, I never deal with the trivial matters within the sect. The elder takes care of almost all those trivial matters, big and small. Before you have cultivated into form, your most important task is to cultivate, and then cultivate some more. Making you take care of trivial matters would be a waste of your talent!¡± ¡°Speaking of it, Yang Chen, are these your only conditions? Now, I allow you to make some other conditions,¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng looked straight at Yang Chen. He even felt that the conditions were too low, so he decided to let Yang Chen make new conditions, otherwise, he would feel uneasy inside. However, what Yang Chen wanted was Mtl B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s guilt. He said, ¡°The junior has no other conditions.¡± He really didn¡¯t intend to ask for more conditions. What he wanted was Mtl B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s guilt. With guilt, the Yuanshan Sect would pay enough attention to him. This would give him the ability to overthrow He Shangfeng with confidence. Otherwise, with only the Young Sect Master¡¯s word, the weight of his words would still be too low. Mb B?ish¨¦ng looked at Yang Chen, not greedy at all, wondering whether to laugh or cry. He pointed at Yang Chen and then laughed uncontrollably, saying: ¡°You, I don¡¯t know what to say to you. Since you have no other conditions, this Sect Leader won¡¯t be pretentious either. Join my Yuanshan Sect, and as the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect, I will try my best to meet all your ideas.¡± ¡°I originally intended to accept you as my disciple, but your skills have already taken form, so it would be redundant to accept you as a disciple. Moreover, joining my Yuanshan Sect is no different from accepting you as a disciple. Speaking of it, Yang Chen, have you decided to join my Yuanshan Sect?¡± Yang Chen clasped his hands together: ¡°Sect Leader, let¡¯s issue the robe.¡± ¡°Hahaha, well, let¡¯s issue the robe!¡± Mtl B?ish¨¦ng could tell what Yang Chen meant, right? With Yang Chen¡¯s words of issuing the robe, it meant that he would wear the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s uniform on the battlefield tomorrow, representing the Yuanshan Sect in battle. This was also a statement to the outside world that Yang Chen had joined the Yuanshan Sect, giving enough face to the Yuanshan Sect! After talking for a long time, Mb B?ish¨¦ng finally left. Yang Chen decided to join the Yuanshan Sect without any other thoughts, so he shut out the other sects, and got some peace for himself. After it was over, Yang Chen returned to his room, planning to cultivate and prepare for tomorrow¡¯s top 36 competition. After all, the competitors tomorrow would all be strong fighters. It wasn¡¯t until he returned to his room that Yang Chen suddenly realized something was amiss. Because, in his room, there was surprisingly a beautiful woman sitting there. Upon closer inspection, wasn¡¯t this beautiful woman none other than He QiuShui? ¡°Young, Young Master¡­¡± Gu Mingyue stood beside He QiuShui and said awkwardly, ¡°She, she came early, and set up some formation here. Ming Yue didn¡¯t know. Moreover, when I wanted to go out, she wouldn¡¯t let Ming Yue out either.¡± Yang Chen nodded, knowing that He QiuShui¡¯s sudden appearance had no ill intentions, otherwise, Gu Mingyue wouldn¡¯t be safe and sound. He sat down calmly: ¡°Senior He, what¡¯s the matter for you to appear in the junior¡¯s room so abruptly?¡± ¡°I came here today for some very secret matters. I want as few people as possible to know that you and I know each other to avoid arousing He Shangfeng¡¯s suspicions. So when I came here early, I set up some formations and didn¡¯t allow this little girl to go out. As a result, even Mb B?ish¨¦ng and Steward Feng, who have unfathomable martial arts cultivation, didn¡¯t find me,¡± He QiuShui said with her red lips slightly open. ¡°So, Senior He came here early?¡± Yang Chen asked in astonishment. He QiuShui¡¯s face was gentle, and the posture of a noble lady was revealed: ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Senior He¡¯s intention¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure out why He QiuShui had appeared here so mysteriously today. He QiuShui calmly said, ¡°It¡¯s very simple. Your spear technique contains thunder, so it¡¯s clear that you also cultivate a thunder attribute cultivation method. However, if the wonderful use of Heavenly Thunder Origin is only used in that one method, it is somewhat thin.¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise, ¡°What does Senior mean?¡± ¡°It¡¯s simple. When my senior brother had the Heavenly Thunder Origin, he possessed many thunder techniques and divine powers. Others couldn¡¯t use these divine powers, so I thought about it and decided to come and give you these divine powers. That way, my senior brother¡¯s divine powers won¡¯t be wasted,¡± He QiuShui said softly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°Senior, it¡¯s not that this junior despises Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s previous cultivation methods, but if this junior cultivates them, won¡¯t he just expose himself to He Shangfeng and let him cause trouble to me?¡± ¡°Cultivate them, you just don¡¯t use them, isn¡¯t that fine? Moreover, it¡¯s not necessarily true that you can¡¯t cultivate all of them. I have a cultivation method called ¡®Lightning Movement Technique¡¯ that you can cultivate,¡± He QiuShui said. ¡°How so?¡± Yang Chen looked at He QiuShui. He QiuShui flicked her long hair and smiled faintly, ¡°Speaking of this Lightning Movement Technique, it¡¯s actually quite mysterious. As for its origin, even my senior brother doesn¡¯t know. It is said that this method records the divine power of body techniques, and its cultivators have mysterious and unpredictable body techniques, with speed as fast as lightning. If my senior brother had cultivated this method back then, he might have been able to avoid that catastrophe. Unfortunately, my senior brother had just obtained this method and entrusted it to me for safekeeping, but he disappeared before he had a chance to cultivate it.¡± Seeing this, Yang Chen finally understood. No wonder, it turned out that even He Yunxiao didn¡¯t know this Lightning Movement Technique. Otherwise, if it was as powerful as He QiuShui said, He Yunxiao would have mentioned it at that time.. Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Chapter 324: New Ability_1 Chapter 327: Chapter 324: New Ability_1 Translator: 549690339 This He Yunxiao and He Qiushui are engaged, their relationship is close, and it¡¯s quite normal to entrust some things to He Qiushui for safekeeping. ¡°You should take good care of these cultivation methods. As for this Lightning Movement Technique, my senior brother doesn¡¯t know it, and neither does He Shangfeng. For so many years, this method has been in my hands, unknown to a second person. If you practice it, you¡¯ll maximize its power in conjunction with the Heavenly Thunder Essence. Moreover, you don¡¯t need to worry about He Shangfeng discovering anything, ¡± He Qiushui calmly said: ¡°As for other methods, He Shangfeng knows more or less about them, so when you use and practice them, you must think thrice before acting. These methods have a strong lethality and can protect you, but because of He Shangfeng¡¯s reason, they may also lead you to an irreversible land, but I believe you can grasp this degree.¡± It made Yang Chen laugh dryly. He Qiushui really trusted him so much. Thinking about it, Yang Chen had to cup one fist in the other hand and say, ¡°Senior He, I will definitely live up to your expectations!¡± ¡°Well, then I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± He Qiushui didn¡¯t stay much longer. He gently stood up, and then a wisp of blue smoke drifted by, and his figure disappeared without a trace. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. It seemed that He Qiushui¡¯s strength was not much worse than that of Mu Bai Sheng. He was probably at least at the third or fifth level of the True Martial Realm, He now had more or less some analysis and understanding of the forces of the three tyrants and six sects. Martial artists¡¯ strength, from the bottom, comprises the Body Refining Realm, Spirit Martial Realm, Origin Martial Realm, and True Martial Realm! After that, there are higher levels of Earth Martial Realm and Heaven Martial Realm! Both Earth Martial Realm and Heaven Martial Realm are already considered formidable masters. Above Heaven Martial Realm, it can already be regarded as a god-like existence in a certain sense, and not something ordinary people can touch. By comparison, the forces of the six sects mainly consist of more Origin Martial Realm practitioners, and the leaders of the six sects should have mostly Half-step True Martial Realm or Early Stage Zhenwu Realm. As for the three tyrants, they are much more terrifying. Take Mu Bai Sheng for example, his martial arts cultivation is at least in the sixth level of the True Martial Realm or higher. Moreover, the power of the three tyrants does not only have one True Martial Realm master. Take the Canghai Sect for example, He Shangfeng is one person, and He Qiushui is another. Furthermore, in his peak period, He Yunxiao was an existence that ordinary True Martial Realm practitioners couldn¡¯t compare with. ¡°My strength is still lacking a lot,¡± Yang Chen sighed. Let alone the True Martial Realm, he¡¯s still quite a distance away from the Origin Martial Realm now. Suddenly, he picked up the storage bag He Qiushui had thrown down before leaving. After picking up the storage bag, Yang Chen saw a neatly organized set of cultivation methods inside. These cultivation methods were all related to the technique of thunder, making them an excellent choice for Yang Chen. However, he mostly had a helpless attitude towards these cultivation methods. It wasn¡¯t that these methods weren¡¯t good enough, but rather in comparison to the standards of Yang Chen¡¯s previous life, these methods were still slightly lacking. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that he looked down on these methods. The key was that he already had the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, and he didn¡¯t need these methods. Trying to bite off more than he could chew, having more was not always a good thing. It was just that He Qiushui couldn¡¯t see it and thought that the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique was just an ordinary technique, so she handed over these methods. ¡°Huh, Lightning Movement Technique¡­¡± Yang Chen found the Lightning Movement Technique specifically mentioned by He Qiushui, knowing that it was not as simple as other methods. When he saw the Lightning Movement Technique, Yang Chen became interested and began to examine it. The more he studied it, the more interesting it became, and his eyebrows were raised slightly, becoming more and more focused. ¡°Interesting, very interesting,¡± Yang Chen said intently, ¡°What¡¯s the origin of this Lightning Movement Technique? Even with my experience, I was actually captivated by it.¡± This was already a very high achievement. Although he couldn¡¯t practice any cultivation methods in his previous life, he was good at cultivating geniuses, and he had a deep understanding of various cultivation methods. ¡°The Lightning Movement Technique is divided into nine levels. By activating the body meridians with thunder and lightning, the movement speed can be maximized. The most important thing is that the intertwined thunder and lightning create an illusion, which makes it difficult to guard against!¡± The more he looked at it, the more focused Yang Chen became, and he thought back to the term ¡°strange¡± mentioned by He Qiushui. This Lightning Movement Technique was really interesting. Yang Chen murmured to himself, ¡°I happen to lack a method related to body techniques, and this Lightning Movement Technique just solves my current shortcomings. Although I now have the Tai Chu Divine Body to make up for the defects in speed, my body technique is still lacking, and this type is just the right fit. ¡± As he was thinking about it, Yang Chen heard a commotion coming from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. ¡°Rainbow, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen summoned Rainbow. Twisting her fish body, Rainbow blinked her big eyes, ¡°Isn¡¯t it those two silly bears? They said that part of their ancestral memory has awakened, and they¡¯ve cultivated some new abilities. They had to come out and see you! I couldn¡¯t stop them, they were both extremely excited.¡± ¡°Oh? New abilities, ancestral memory awakening?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Call those two silly bears out quickly, let me see what¡¯s going on!¡± In the blink of an eye, the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers jumped out. As soon as the two brothers jumped out, they both had smiles on their faces, rubbing their hands together. The bear Elder One then said, ¡°Boss, my brother and I have improved our martial arts cultivation and have cultivated a new ability, which is quite powerful.¡± ¡°Oh, what new ability have you two cultivated?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. Elder Two immediately opened his mouth and let out a roar. In an instant, Yang Chen felt a tremor in his heart and quickly shouted, ¡°Stop!¡± Bear Elder Two stopped accordingly. Yang Chen felt both amused and helpless. Seeing that Rainbow had protected Gu Mingyue in time and that she hadn¡¯t been hurt, he let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that Rainbow knew about the brothers¡¯ new abilities in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, so she was prepared. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help being annoyed and said, ¡°I say Elder Two, can you ask me first before you shout next time, so that I can be prepared?¡± This roar was truly extraordinary, making him feel a momentary tremor in his heart and soul. If it continued for a while longer, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that he wouldn¡¯t be injured. Fortunately, He Qiushui didn¡¯t erase the soundproofing formation before leaving, otherwise, Elder Two¡¯s roar would have alerted everyone to the presence of a demonic beast here. ¡°Oh, Boss, I got it.¡± Bear Elder Two looked innocent. ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the new ability you¡¯ve cultivated?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°The ancestral memory says that this technique is called Mountain God Roar!¡± Yang Chen was taken aback. Mountain God Roar? Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Chapter 325: Gifting a Spirit Weapon_l Chapter 328: Chapter 325: Gifting a Spirit Weapon_l Translator: 549690339 He didn¡¯t know what kind of ultimate technique this Mountain God Roar was. He had never heard of the name before, and today was the first time he heard of it. How could he know how powerful it was? However, with the second brother of the Black Mountain Crow Brothers shouting so loudly, he understood just how powerful the Mountain God Roar was. This was not an ordinary kind of power. The Mountain God Roar attacked the soul specifically. When shouted, it was like a thunderclap on a sunny day, directly targeting the soul. If one¡¯s cultivation of the divine soul wasn¡¯t strong enough, being shouted at like this would certainly stun them on the spot. In severe cases, the soul would be injured directly. This was similar to the effect of the Dazzling Mind Bell, but the Mountain God Roar was much more powerful. The Dazzling Mind Bell was an inferior product, so its power had limitations. What about the Mountain God Roar? He knew that with his current martial arts cultivation at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm, combined with the divine soul cultivation method given by the Mermaid Tribe, his protection of the soul was like a solid golden soup, perfect and flawless. However, even so, he was shaken by Bear Elder Two¡¯s Mountain God Roar in less than two breaths, almost unable to hold on. If this had lasted longer, wouldn¡¯t it have been a big problem? At least he knew he couldn¡¯t bear it. Looking at the momentum of Bear Elder Two, the shout that just came out was far from reaching the limit. It was clear that shouting for another ten or eight breaths was no big deal. Yang Chen took a deep breath in secret, realizing the power of the Mountain God Roar. Spirit weapons that specifically attacked the soul were rare and precious, and cultivation methods that specifically targeted the soul were even rarer, far more precious than spirit weapons. There was no choice. Although specializing in attacking the soul was malicious, it was the most practical. When used against enemies, it often caught them off guard and suddenly restrained them within an invisible force. It was something countless martial artists dreamt of, but the power to specifically attack the soul was scarce, despite being powerful. Moreover, even if there were such powers, they would be far inferior to the Mountain God Roar inherited within the memory of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel inwardly, thinking that the inherited memory of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan was indeed a treasure. At least the understanding of the Mountain God Roar would be useful in future battles. As he thought, Yang Chen gradually entered a state of cultivation. On the second day, Yang Chen arrived at the Top 32 competition as scheduled. As soon as he arrived, he had already changed to the clothing of the Yuanshan Sect, which caused quite a stir. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen is wearing Yuanshan Sect clothes, the rumors must be true, Yang Chen has joined the Yuanshan Sect. The days ahead will be interesting. The Six Sects originally wanted to catch up with the Three Hegemons in this Genius Selection Competition, but with Yang Chen joining the Yuanshan Sect, the gap between the Six Sects and the Three Hegemons is getting wider.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to not join Beishan Main City but enter the Yuanshan Sect and become a member of them.¡± ¡°The conditions offered by the Yuanshan Sect aren¡¯t low either; they directly gave Yang Chen the position of Young Sect Master. How could it be worse? I think it¡¯s normal for Yang Chen to join the Yuanshan Sect. Instead, it¡¯s not surprising that Beishan Main City didn¡¯t express their stand first, causing Yang Chen to be disappointed.¡± For a while, there was a lot of discussion, and Yang Chen wearing the Yuanshan Sect clothes here really surprised people. Yang Chen had anticipated this and didn¡¯t mind it. It was when he and the Zhou family members arrived at the viewing platform that he felt something. Looking up, he saw two elders in the same Yuanshan Sect clothes as him, appearing in front of him at some point. When these two old men stood in front of Yang Chen, they slightly saluted: ¡°Young Sect Master!¡± ¡°We both pay our respects to the Young Sect Master.¡± Seeing the clothes worn by the two men and feeling the martial arts cultivation level they emitted, Yang Chen was slightly surprised. These two elders must be at least at the seventh or eighth level of the Yuan Martial Realm, which was not something the elders of the Six Sects could compare to. Thinking of this, Yang Chen had some guesses, Imowing that these two people wearing Yuanshan Sect clothes were mostly elders and deacons of the Yuanshan Sect. He said gently, ¡°What brings you two¡­?¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, we came here today by the order of the Sect Leader. Please accept this storage bag¡­¡± The two elders laughed and treated Yang Chen with great respect, with no other thoughts. Even in their words, they directly addressed Yang Chen as the Young Sect Master. As their words fell, the two men handed the storage bag to Yang Chen and left without saying more. This puzzled Yang Chen. Looking at the storage bag, he didn¡¯t rush to open it, but pondered in his heart. Being the Young Sect Master had some advantages. At least within the Yuanshan Sect, he could command any martial artist who wasn¡¯t particularly exceptional at the Yuan Martial Realm. This was normal since he was regarded as the future Sect Leader and was being trained for that position. Even with a poor background, he wouldn¡¯t be limited to just the 5th or 6th level of the Yuan Martial Realm. If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s unreasonable for those without special status in the Yuanshan Sect not to try to please him when they see him. It¡¯s the law of the jungle, and the rules are as such. Thinking about this, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, opened the storage bag, and took a closer look. With one glance, Yang Chen was overjoyed. Mb B?ish¨¦ng was really thoughtful. In the storage bag, there were two exquisite spirit weapons, one of which was a heart-protecting mirror, and the other a pair of boots. Although Yang Chen couldn¡¯t name the heart-protecting mirror and boots, he could see that they were both valuable items. This was where Mil B?ish¨¦ng showed his thoughtfulness. By the Top 32 competition, there were only tough characters left, most of them being direct disciples of some sects. These direct disciples of sects usually carried one or two spirit weapons with them. Yang Chen was, after all, the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, and the spirit weapons he carried couldn¡¯t be worse than those of othersAnd beyond that, Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s choice of spirit weapons was even more carefully selected. These two spirit weapons, a heart-protecting mirror, and a pair of boots, were exactly what he needed, weren¡¯t they? Yang Chen felt the boots and carefully weighed them, knowing that they were a treasure that could enhance his movement speed when filled with true qi. They were extremely effective in practical combat and exactly what Yang Chen needed now. After all, he had just learned the Lightning Movement Technique in just one night, and he couldn¡¯t control it proficiently yet. As for the heart-protecting mirror, it was an extremely rare spirit weapon, even among spirit weapons. The heart-protecting mirror had a wide range of uses. Yang Chen infused it with a bit of true qi, and the mirror immediately absorbed his true qi. It was obvious that the heart-protecting mirror was a valuable defensive item. Yang Chen smiled slightly, knowing that Mil B?ish¨¦ng was indeed generous, offering him two spirit weapons right away. With these two spirit weapons, his chances of victory increased greatly.. Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Chapter 326: The Genius of Sun Star City_l Chapter 329: Chapter 326: The Genius of Sun Star City_l Translator: 549690339 Soon, when the double-hour came, all the talented contestants entered the venue, and Steward Feng stood up with his hands behind him, rising into the air and floating steadily. With his hands on his back, Steward Feng spoke calmly, ¡°Since everyone who is supposed to be here is already present, the next competition can now begin¡­¡± ¡°Hehe, Feng Jingang, why are you in such a hurry?¡± Before Steward Feng could finish speaking, suddenly, a few extremely powerful Qi presences descended upon this place. This made the Three Hegemons and Six Sects at the scene gasp and look up at the extra group of people appearing in the sky with narrowed eyes, their expressions becoming extremely serious. Steward Feng also frowned secretly, looking at the unexpected group of people, and stopped talking before finishing. This tense atmosphere made Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but stare at the extra group of people and examine them carefully. Upon a closer look, Yang Chen saw the appearance of the group clearly. Leading them were three elders with profound and unfathomable Martial Arts Cultivation. Yang Chen dared not estimate their strength, but he guessed that the three of them were at least masters at the True Martial Realm level. Behind the three elders were seven or eight young people with Martial Arts Qi exuding from them, at least at the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer. Looking at the appearance of these young people, most of them were only seventeen or eighteen years old. With this level of Martial Arts Cultivation, having one such prodigy was impressive, let alone seven or eight. It would be strange not to be surprised. What surprised Yang Chen the most was something else. It turned out that Feng Jingang was Steward Feng¡¯s original name. And this group of people dared to call Steward Feng by his original name directly, which was something unheard of. Even the high-levels of Yuanshan Sect and Canghai Sect didn¡¯t dare to call Steward Feng by his original name. When they saw Steward Feng, they all respectfully addressed him as Steward Feng. However, when someone called him by his name directly, Steward Feng did not show any signs of fury or rage, but just looked composed, expressionlessly retorted, ¡°Yuan San, our North Mountain County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition has nothing to do with your ¡®Sun Star Region¡¯. Why don¡¯t you stay in your Sun Star Region instead of coming to our North Mountain County with such fanfare? What do you want?¡± ¡°Hehe, Feng Jingang, what do you think we want in your Beishan Main City?¡± Yuan San chuckled. There is Beishan Main City in North Mountain County and Sun Star City in Sun Star Region. ¡°Could it be that you are here for the Emperor¡¯s Millennial Treasure¡­¡± Steward Feng hesitated, not saying everything. Soundproof formations had already been set up around them, so no one from the outside could hear their conversation clearly. Thinking of the Thousand Year Treasure, Steward Feng said coldly, ¡°Yuan San, the Thousand Year Treasure belongs to our North Mountain County. When did it become your Sun Star Region¡¯s turn to intervene?¡± Yuan San waved his hand, ¡°Feng Jingang, I don¡¯t like what you said. What is your North Mountain County¡¯s possession? The Thousand Year Treasure doesn¡¯t clearly have your North Mountain County written on it, right? Why can¡¯t our Sun Star Region intervene?¡± Although Steward Feng was angry, there were not a few outsiders plotting for the Emperor¡¯s Treasure, and their North Mountain County couldn¡¯t stop them all. With this in mind, Steward Feng said coldly, ¡°Yuan San, if you want to pursue the Thousand Year Treasure, just do it. However, our Genius Selection Competition held in North Mountain County is still going on, so please forgive us for not being able to entertain you.¡± Although their Beishan Main City and Sun Star City were both serving the royal family and governing North Mountain and Sun Star Territories, their relationship was not harmonious. Firstly, because their Beishan Main City was far away from the Royal Territory and located on the edge of the Demon Beast Territory, with sparse spiritual energy and weak strength, they couldn¡¯t help but be weaker when encountering other forces. Secondly, the Sun Star Main City really had a conflict with their Beishan Main City. Sun Star Region¡¯s strength was much stronger than North Mountain County. Moreover, Sun Star City was much stronger than their Beishan Main City. Now that he saw Sun Star Main City and others appearing, Steward Feng couldn¡¯t help but panic. He hurriedly tried to see the guests off, fearing that these wicked stars would cause some other troubles. However, Yuan San had no intention of leaving and chuckled while stroking his beard, ¡°Feng Jingang, don¡¯t worry too much. We old fellows don¡¯t mind if you welcome us or not. However, these ¡®little guys¡¯ are still young, and what if your Beishan Main City had poor hospitality? Those who are understanding would say that you have too many things to do to entertain them, while those who don¡¯t know might think you are afraid of us. If it spreads, wouldn¡¯t the reputation of your Beishan Main City be ruined?¡± Hearing this, how could Steward Feng not understand the menacing threat conveyed by Yuan San? He immediately shouted, ¡°Yuan San, what do you want?¡± ¡°Hehe, nothing much,¡± Yuan San laughed and squinted, ¡°It seems that your Genius Selection Competition has reached the final level, haven¡¯t it? Why don¡¯t I let these young rascals from our Sun Star Region join in the fun too? Hehe, these kids are just too playful, Steward Feng, don¡¯t take it to heart.¡± After hearing this, Steward Feng¡¯s face turned cold and he shouted, ¡°Yuan San, don¡¯t push your luck. You want to get your hands on the Thousand Year Treasure, fine, but don¡¯t think about messing with our Genius Selection Competition.¡± Not meddling? How could it be possible? Their appearance here today had that purpose in mind. He had received orders from the higher-ups earlier. Without saying anything else, they were directed to go to the Beishan Main City and give them a warning during the Genius Selection Competition. In this way, it would be easy to show the power gap between the North Mountain County forces and their Sun Star Main City when they competed for the Thousand Year Treasure. Asking him to let it go so easily was not that simple. Yuan San raised the corners of his mouth and said coldly, ¡°Feng Jingang, are you so timid in your Beishan Main City? These young people under my control are all under eighteen years old, so where would they not qualify for participating in the Genius Selection Competition?¡± Steward Feng yelled, ¡°Now that we have reached the knockout stage, we have gone through that step by step. If you want to participate, don¡¯t you think you are disregarding the Genius Selection Competition we have organized in the Beishan Main City?¡± ¡°Hehe, rules are dead, but people are alive, Steward Feng. You don¡¯t want us to spread the word that your Beishan Main City is as timid as a mouse and afraid to fight, do you?¡± Yuan San threatened with a smile on his face. Upon hearing this, Steward Feng felt a surge of anger in his heart, but remembering the gap between their North Mountain County and the Sun Star Region, he could only suppress the anger again. There was no way. Were the conflicts between their North Mountain County and Sun Star Region ever scarce? But the final outcome was that their Beishan Main City suffered. This¡­ Ever since a long time ago, the younger generations just couldn¡¯t compete with each other.. Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: Chapter 327: We’re All Impatient_l Chapter 330: Chapter 327: We¡¯re All Impatient_l Translator: 549690339 Now, the people from Sun Star City are clearly trying to challenge them, but they don¡¯t have the courage to do so. There¡¯s no way, the difference in strength is obvious. He also wants to represent Beishan Main City, and represent the geniuses of Beishan Main City to fight against the people from Sun Star City, but his strength is just not enough. Although he is confident in the geniuses personally cultivated by Beishan Main City, those from Sun Star City are even more demon-like. At least, judging by the Martial Arts Cultivation they exuded, it isn¡¯t difficult for Steward Feng to see that several of them have reached a horrifying level, even beyond what the Beishan City¡¯s geniuses could ever reach. What kind of **** luck did Sun Star City have, that they could get so many excellent geniuses every year? These geniuses were extraordinary and only became even more amazing as they received better cultivation conditions. This¡­ Seemingly realizing Steward Feng¡¯s concerns, Yuan San grinned, ¡°Feng Jingang, I told you, rules are dead, people are alive. Hehe, I know what you¡¯re thinking. Don¡¯t worry, our relationship between the two counties is just for fun. I¡¯ll only let a few low-ranking little guys go up and play, it won¡¯t hurt Beishan Main City¡¯s face too much. Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t be a big deal. Haha.¡± Steward Feng still felt that Yuan San had something up his sleeve, and his expression remained cold. Yuan San tut-tutted, ¡°Steward Feng, surely you¡¯re not lacking even this much courage? I¡¯m just sending a few lower-ranking geniuses to compete. If you can¡¯t even muster this much courage, what will people think of your Beishan Main City? Will you continue to enjoy the protection of the Imperial Dynasty?¡± ¡°Yuan San, those are your own words.¡± Steward Feng felt relieved when he heard that the other party was not going to send top-notch geniuses to compete. However, he was still uneasy when he thought about the protection of the Imperial Dynasty. Which main city force in the county wouldn¡¯t want to perform better, to gain deeper protection from the Imperial Dynasty? Every year, their Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t produce any powerful individuals, causing the Imperial Dynasty to almost forget about them. The geniuses from their Beishan County and those top-notch geniuses from Sun Star City simply couldn¡¯t compare. However, the second-class ones might not be so absolute. He knew very well that Sun Star City wanted to step on the geniuses of their Beishan County to secretly point out the matter of the Thousand Year Treasure. But to think that it would be so easy to trample, how could that be possible? As Steward Feng and Yuan San were discussing, the various sects on the viewing platform also began to talk. After all, when such a large group of people arrived, everyone saw it clearly, and it would be strange if they didn¡¯t discuss it. ¡°Who are these people?¡± ¡°Who knows.¡± There was a buzz of discussion within the Yuanshan Sect, but only Mb B?ish¨¦ng, holding the side of his chair, calmly said, ¡°These people are from Sun Star City.¡± ¡°What? Sun Star City, people from Sun Star Region?¡± ¡°Not from our Beishan County?¡± ¡°Sect Leader, what are these people from Sun Star City doing here instead of staying in their own Sun Star Region? ¡°This matter may have something to do with the Thousand Year Treasure, but anyway, the people from Sun Star City coming to our Beishan County is probably not good news.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng rubbed his eyebrows, frowning, ¡°It seems that our Beishan County is about to start another bloody storm.¡± Yang Chen was not present at the viewing platform occupied by the Yuanshan Sect and did not hear what Mtl B?ish¨¦ng said. But he was also quite curious and looked at Zhou Haoran beside him, asking, ¡°Master Zhou, what¡¯s going on with these people?¡± Zhou Haoran, with his rich experience, still had limitations. At least with his current strength, he didn¡¯t have enough experience to know even the affairs of the Sun Star Region. ¡°This¡­¡± Zhou Haoran forced a bitter smile, ¡°I only have a little knowledge about this. I don¡¯t know the details. Steward Feng and that man set up a soundproof formation, so I don¡¯t know what exactly they discussed. But looking at Steward Feng¡¯s attitude, the background of that group of people might not be small. Otherwise, with his Martial Arts Cultivation, he wouldn¡¯t have been so courteous to those few people!¡± Yang Chen understood this too. He stared at Yuan San and the others who were chatting with Steward Feng, and was just about to ponder something when the soundproof formation suddenly disappeared, and Yuan San and Steward Feng¡¯s discussion came to an end. Steward Feng snorted coldly at Yuan San¡¯s smiling face and then said, ¡°Everyone, there will be some changes to the Top 32 competition. Since the people from Sun Star Region and Sun Star City want to join our Beishan County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition, they have chosen four geniuses to compete in the Top 32 matches with our Beishan County geniuses.¡± Upon hearing this, the geniuses who had made it into the Top 32 snorted in disdain. They had all fought their way here, not respecting each other, and had pride in their bones. Hearing that geniuses from the outside world wanted to participate, they subconsciously didn¡¯t take it seriously. Yang Chen, on the other hand, was not like them. Hearing about the sudden appearance of four geniuses, he couldn¡¯t help but ponder in his heart. These four geniuses shouldn¡¯t be here by chance. At least, he didn¡¯t think that Steward Feng would set up a soundproof formation and chat with Yuan San for half a day just to humiliate them. There must be some connection with those four geniuses. Most importantly, when he heard Rainbow mention the Martial Arts Cultivation of the geniuses brought by Yuan San, his heart was slightly shocked. At this moment, after Steward Feng finished speaking, Yuan San waved his hand, and the four prepared geniuses stepped forward. ¡°These four are the contestants from our Sun Star City,¡± Yuan San said. One of the four geniuses standing on the side yawned, ¡°Elder Yuan, it seems that the geniuses from Beishan Main City are average at best.¡± Yuan San laughed and pretended to scold, ¡°Nonsense! You little guys, all looking like you¡¯ve never seen the world before. Where do you know that there are always stronger people outside, and a mountain higher than this one?¡± Seeing Yuan San¡¯s scolding with no intention of actually chastising, not only did Steward Feng want to explode, but the participating geniuses from Beishan County could hardly sit still. Only Yang Chen was pondering as he narrowed his eyes to observe the four geniuses, a frown forming on his forehead. Because, according to Rainbow, those four geniuses were the weakest four of the group of young people that Yuan San brought, and even the weakest four were comparable to the top geniuses of Beishan County. This surprised Yang Chen quite a bit. If the weakest four were this amazing, not much different from the top geniuses of Beishan County, how much stronger would the better ones be? As his thoughts subsided, Yuan San stood at a high altitude, looking amiable but with a hidden meaning in his smile. ¡°Brother Feng, can we start the competition now? The geniuses under my command are eager to start the competition¡­. Hehe, forgive me, forgive me!¡± Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Chapter 328: The Entire Army is Defeated_l Chapter 331: Chapter 328: The Entire Army is Defeated_l Translator: 549690339 Steward Feng¡¯s expression turned solemn, but there was nothing he could do about the situation. He could only say, ¡°What¡¯s the hurry? Let me reorganize the schedule for the matches on the ring.¡± Having said that, Steward Feng got up and left. In a short while, he returned with the newly reorganized schedule for the matches and handed it out so that the geniuses could figure out where their respective matches would take place and who their opponents were. As soon as the competition schedule was handed out, everyone present became interested. Yang Chen was no exception. His curiosity was not aroused by his opponent. In fact, his opponent was neither one of the top geniuses from North Mountain County nor one of the top geniuses from Sun Star Region. He was the top genius trained by Linghe Sect, whose strength had reached the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. Linghe Sect was a commercial sect, and its disciples were mostly focused on the Chamber of Commerce. They had always only made an appearance in the Genius Selection Competition and never fought for the first place. Therefore, this top genius only had a Martial Arts Cultivation of the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level, much weaker than the geniuses of other sects. Yang Chen didn¡¯t think too much of this level of Martial Arts Cultivation, but he also knew that they didn¡¯t pose a threat to him. What he was interested in was the choices made by Beishan Main City. Because the competition schedule showed that the top genius of Beishan Main City, Lu Yihan, Canghai Sect¡¯s top genius Shao Changkong, and the current top genius of Yuanshan Sect, Qin Yundao, all had unfamiliar names as their opponents. Unfamiliar names¡­ Obviously, their opponents were the geniuses from Sun Star Region. In addition, the top genius of Ming Emperor Sect also had an unfamiliar name as an opponent. Just like the top geniuses of the Three Hegemons, they were clearly the geniuses sent by Sun Star City. One coincidence could be an accident, but the fact that all four top geniuses representing North Mountain County had landed themselves opponents from Sun Star Region was obviously intentional by Beishan Main City. Yang Chen could guess some of the reasons behind this arrangement. Most likely, Steward Feng wanted to quickly compete with Sun Star Region and determine a winner between them. With four geniuses, especially Lu Yihan and Shao Changkong, who had reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer, they were the favorites to win this Genius Selection Competition! However, this kind of provocation, without first measuring the strength of their own geniuses, made Yang Chen somewhat worried. Of course, this had nothing to do with him for now. It was Steward Feng¡¯s choice to have those ranked higher in the fight for the Secret Realm Jade to join the battle. He was also curious about how Lu Yihan and the others would compare with the bottom-ranking geniuses from Sun Star Region. Now, Yang Chen arrived at the ring on time, facing his opponent, Linghe Sect¡¯s top genius. This top genius of Linghe Sect was self-aware. Upon exchanging a few moves with Yang Chen and seeing that he couldn¡¯t gain any advantage, he knew the gap between them. He didn¡¯t continue the fight and simply admitted defeat. This straightforward decision saved Yang Chen a lot of effort. He returned to the viewing platform and focused on the battles between the top geniuses of North Mountain County and those of Sun Star Region. Zhou Yunxi was also paying close attention to the matches with a serious expression. She had been eliminated outside the Top 32, but this little girl had a good temperament, took it calmly, and didn¡¯t seem sad at all. On the contrary, she watched the current matches on the stage with a burning desire to participate and was extremely excited. Yang Chen sat down beside her and watched the matches with full concentration. As he watched, Yang Chen squinted his eyes slightly. Good heavens, all four geniuses of North Mountain County were being pressured by their opponents, and none of them had the upper hand. This was not a good sign. If you are evenly matched or slightly disadvantaged against your opponents, there wouldn¡¯t be any problem. But obviously, the situation was different now. ¡°These geniuses from Sun Star Region¡­have they all reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°Not only have they reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer, but their Martial Arts Cultivation is also very stable, and their Cultivation Methods and moves are much stronger than those of Lu Yihan and the others.¡± NO matter It It was the top genius of Ming Emperor sect or yuanshan sect¡¯s top genius Qin Yundao, or even Canghai Sect¡¯s top genius Shao Changkong, and the top genius personally trained by Beishan Main City, Lu Yihan, all of them were being suppressed without exception, extremely passive in their fights, and there seemed to be no hope of winning. Their Cultivation Methods, combat experience, and Martial Arts Cultivation were all being suppressed. At first, Zhou Yunxi was excited when she watched the matches, but she gradually felt something was wrong: ¡°All of our geniuses from North Mountain County are being pressured.¡± ¡°You just noticed?¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile. By now, almost everyone could see the disadvantage that North Mountain County¡¯s geniuses were at when facing the geniuses from Sun Star Region. Especially Steward Feng, whose face turned embarrassed for a moment as he stared at the scenes on the stage, his chest heaved with rage, and his blood seemed to boil. At the beginning, he knew that the geniuses trained by Sun Star City were powerful, but he didn¡¯t think that his own trained geniuses would have no chance of fighting against Sun Star City¡¯s second-rate talents. But now¡­ His top geniuses from North Mountain County weren¡¯t even a match for the second-rate talents trained by that city. This¡­ This! In an instant, when they looked back at the stage, Bang! With a loud noise, the top genius of the Ming Emperor Sect was the first to be slapped out of the ring, blood spewed out of his mouth, and he fell unconscious. He was obviously seriously injured. ¡°Disciple!¡± Sect Master Ming Wendao of the Ming Emperor Sect saw this scene and quickly rushed down to the stage with a heartache. Aside from that, on other stages, Yuanshan Sect¡¯s current top genius, Qin Yundao, was also blasted off the ring. Then, Canghai Sect¡¯s Shao Changkong was also defeated in the same manner. Only Lu Yihan was still struggling on the stage, causing some trouble for his opponent. However, it was just some trouble. It was obvious to any observer that there was still a gap between Lu Yihan and the genius from Sun Star Region, a purely qualitative difference. At this moment, the genius from Sun Star Region seemed to have grown tired of playing with Lu Yihan and sneered, ¡°So you¡¯re the most powerful genius of Beishan Main City? Hmph, it turns out you¡¯re just a useless piece of trash. Take my palm!¡± Lu Yihan, who was being mocked like this, was already red -eyed. Upon hearing this, he charged forward without backing down and took the palm strike head-on. It was this palm strike that led to his downfall. Lu Yihan wanted to fight back with brute force, but in an instant, the palm power swept through, breaking all his defenses cleanly. The storm hit him, and Lu Yihan¡¯s pupils shrank, unable to believe what was happening before him. ¡°Impossible, how can this be? I don¡¯t believe it!¡± The next moment, Lu Yihan¡¯s entire body was thrown off the ring, crashing to the ground and remaining unconscious for a while.. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: Chapter 329: Her Name is Zhang Xuelian 1 Chapter 332: Chapter 329: Her Name is Zhang Xuelian 1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing this scene, no one would point and whisper about it anymore. Lu Yihan, the strongest genius under the age of eighteen that was cultivated in Beishan Main City. He was the biggest favorite to win this Genius Selection Competition, and at the same time the last shred of dignity for North Mountain County, and yet he was defeated. What was lost was not just their own face, but the face of the entire North Mountain County, completely gone. North Mountain County¡¯s first-rate talents, the most top-notch geniuses, were now completely defeated on their own territory. Their pride from the past days was shattered by others. The defeat of the geniuses signified that the entire Beishan Main City had lost. Even if they didn¡¯t want to admit it, there was no way. Because these major forces, measuring their current level, were watching how the strength of their new generation of geniuses fared. The entire audience sighed. Even with the likes of Lu Yihan and other four geniuses defeated, who could now be expected to contend with those demons from Sun Star Region? Who could it be? No one could really contend with them now. How did Sun Star City manage to have such incredibly strong talents under their command? Their few top-notch geniuses, in the hands of Sun Star City, didn¡¯t even manage to gain an advantage. They were defeated easily, and even seemed like they were doing something insignificant in their hands. Except for Lu Yihan, all the other geniuses were miserably defeated. The happiest of all was Yuan San. What was his purpose of bringing these talents here? It was to hit Beishan Main City and show them that in North Mountain County, when Sun Star City wanted something, it was not their turn to interfere. On their own territory, they would beat their people and take their things, and they would have to keep their mouths shut. Now, their goal had been achieved. Yuan San didn¡¯t mind butting in to say a few more words: ¡°Hehe, Brother Feng, your geniuses in North Mountain County seem to be just so-so in their skills. Just now, I heard our juniors complaining that the few geniuses you guys have couldn¡¯t even warm them up. Oh, I shouldn¡¯t have said that, I shouldn¡¯t have said that, look at my mouth, hehe¡­¡± Steward Feng squinted his eyes, knowing full well that Yuan San was mocking him. He clenched his teeth in anger, but in the end, he gave up the thought. Yuan San then sneered: ¡°Brother Feng, surely there are no more powerful geniuses under your command in Beishan Main City? Or is it that there are no more powerful geniuses in North Mountain County?¡± ¡°Who says there aren¡¯t?¡± Steward Feng coldly retorted, then continued: ¡°Today¡¯s Knockout Competition has come to an end. The next round will take place in ten days. Ten days later, Yuan San, we¡¯ll see.¡± Originally, the rules stated that the champion of the Knockout Competition would be determined today. But there was no other way, as the geniuses from Sun Star Region had jumped out and directly defeated all the top geniuses from Beishan Main City. If they continued the competition, it would be like turning the Genius Selection Competition organized by North Mountain County into a self-scalable farce. How could they continue? Postponing it by ten days was the best solution at the moment. At least they would have some time to discuss and decide how to deal with the situation. Although he didn¡¯t know what method they could use against them, or what other talented geniuses North Mountain County had? Indeed, there are many talents in Beishan Main City. However, most of them are over eighteen years old. Would they want to slap their own face, picking a few geniuses who were over eighteen to compete with others? Thinking of this, Steward Feng gave a long sigh, and there was really no way out. He stamped his foot and decided to leave first. Yuan San sneered at Steward Feng¡¯s retreating figure, knowing full well that Steward Feng wanted to buy time and not worrying at all that Beishan Main City could turn things around. He flicked his sleeve, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± With that said, Yuan San came quickly, and left just as quickly, disappearing in a blink of an eye. Such an embarrassing ending left the people in the viewing platform of North Mountain County silent and speechless. The crowds from various forces left the scene one after another after a noisy ruckus a long time later. Yang Chen was also planning to leave, but just as he and members of the Zhou Family were about to get up and leave, a young girl suddenly ran towards him. ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, Young Master Yang Chen, please wait¡­¡± The delicate voice entered the ear, and Yang Chen raised his eyebrows to see that this girl was none other than MO HuaWu. MO HuaWu, with her ample bosom and blushing cheeks, spoke softly: ¡°Young Master Yang, the Pond Master of our Yanhua Pool has something to see you about. You must go to see our Pond Master, Young Master Yang. Our Pond Master has been looking for you several times.¡± ¡°Oh, if the senior Pond Master wants to find me, can¡¯t she do so anytime?¡± Yang Chen asked with some confusion. MO HuaWu let out a soft sigh, and whispered: ¡°Young Master Yang is now a big celebrity, and every time our Pond Master tried to find you, she was thwarted by Master Zhou. Even when we asked Yunxi to speak to Master Zhou on our behalf, it was of no use.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the same time, Zhou Haoran was really diligent, and even dared to push back the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool. It seemed that he was really putting his heart into guarding the door for Yang Chen, and not afraid of offending others at all. Feeling secretly grateful, he said, ¡®Miss MO, please lead the way.¡± MO HuaWu was delighted, her head bobbing up and down, and she escorted Yang Chen together to the group of people at Yanhua Pool. As the girls of Yanhua Pool were numerous, entering their group was like walking into a field of flowers, causing one¡¯s heart to flutter with wild thoughts. However, Yang Chen¡¯s composure was exceptional, appearing calm and unruffled, his expression unchanging throughout. But those girls of Yanhua Pool couldn¡¯t help it; when they saw Yang Chen coming, they immediately started whispering and chirping, each pointing at Yang Chen and giggling, not knowing what they were discussing. But it was clear that Yang Chen¡¯s status in Yanhua Pool was quite high. Soon, MO HuaWu brought Yang Chen to a stunningly beautiful woman in Yanhua Pool. MO HuaWu stopped and looked at the beautiful woman in front of her, saying, ¡°HuaWu pays her respects to the Pond Master!¡± Yang Chen also bowed his body, ¡°Yang Chen greets Senior Cao and Senior Luo.¡± MO HuaWu¡¯s master was also present, and upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, she nodded with a smile, gentle and kind. Lady Cao, the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool, looked at Yang Chen with a face full of gratification. This made Yang Chen puzzled, although he had a close relationship with Yanhua Pool, this was the first time he met the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool. The other party¡¯s sincere and warm attitude towards him made him feel somewhat confused. ¡°Senior, what is it that you want to see me about?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool smiled slightly, ¡°I know you are puzzled, Yang Chen. In fact, I invited you here today not because of me, but because of my predecessor Pond Master.¡± ¡°Previous Pond Master?¡± Yang Chen asked incomprehensibly, ¡°Who is she?¡± ¡°Her name is Zhang Xuelian.¡± The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool kindly replied.. Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: Chapter 330: Heading to Yanhua Pool_l Chapter 333: Chapter 330: Heading to Yanhua Pool_l Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing these three words, Yang Chen was taken aback and exclaimed, ¡°What? Zhang Xuelian?¡± Seeing Yang Chen mention Zhang Xuelian¡¯s name directly, the Yanhua Pool Master¡¯s eyebrows raised, and she quickly understood, saying, ¡°As I thought, young friend Yang Chen, you do know our former pool master. It seems I was right to look for you.¡± Her tone had subtly changed, switching from addressing him as ¡®you¡¯ to the more respectful ¡®you.¡¯ This was inevitable because if Yang Chen was indeed Zhang Xuelian¡¯s chosen man, it was appropriate for her to address him with the respectful term reserved for elders. However, Yang Chen kept calling her senior. This was too confusing. Yang Chen noticed that there was a close connection between Zhang Xuelian and Yanhua Pool, and that the Pool Master seemed to have approached him because of some connection with Zhang Xuelian. This made Yang Chen furrow his eyebrows and his expression gradually turned serious, ¡°Senior Cao, what is the relation between Zhang Xuelian and Yanhua Pool? What does your summons have to do with Zhang Xuelian?¡± In fact, he should have called Zhang Xuelian senior. At first, he had no particular feelings toward Zhang Xuelian, but after seeing her generous actions, he knew that she was a cold-hearted but warm-hearted woman, and his opinion of her changed considerably. Such a woman was a real waste as a senior. However, he was still very wary of women. Looking at the Yanhua Pool Master, he still had a guarded heart. The Yanhua Pool Master knew about Yang Chen¡¯s somewhat doubtful mentality and spoke calmly, ¡°Yang Chen, to be honest, do you know that a long time ago, our Yanhua Pool in North Mountain County was just a third-rate force? We were far behind the colossal Six Sects. To be precise, back then, the Six Sects were actually just Five Sects!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but listen carefully. The Yanhua Pool Master smiled and continued, ¡°At that time, our Yanhua Pool was weak, and we could only survive by relying on the Five Sects. However, even then, the Yanhua Pool was weak and often bullied. This situation only changed when Zhang Xuelian joined the Yanhua Pool.¡± ¡°Back then, Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian was nothing more than an ordinary martial artist. Apart from her outstanding beauty, no one was particularly interested in her as a martial artist from the Great Wilderness. No one thought that Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian would have an extraordinary talent and achievements. Who would have thought that relying on her own talent and excellent abilities, she would reach the Origin Martial Realm in a short time, and reach the True Martial Realm within a few decades¡­¡± Yang Chen was stunned. Reaching the True Martial Realm within decades? Zhang Xuelian¡¯s talent was unexpectedly high. You should know that reaching the True Martial Realm within a few decades meant that Zhang Xuelian was only in her forties or fifties when she reached the True Martial Realm. Now, at over 300 years old, how far had she advanced? It was difficult to imagine and estimate. Zhang Xuelian, when mentioning this, was also full of excitement and emotion, ¡°It was precisely because of Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian¡¯s terrifying talent that our Yanhua Pool gradually emerged from being a third -rate force. With Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian¡¯s True Martial Realm strength, we were able to stand alongside the Five Sects and become known as the Six Sects!¡± ¡°That era was the most glorious era for our Yanhua Pool. Not to mention the Six Sects, even the Beishan Main City had to give some face to Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian. Unfortunately, a small North Mountain County couldn¡¯t confine a peerless figure like our Ancestor Master.¡± Speaking of this, the Yanhua Pool Master sighed lightly, ¡°More than two hundred years ago, our Ancestor Master left the Yanhua Pool. Even so, the blessings she left behind for future generations have made our Yanhua Pool still extremely prosperous within the Six Sects. However, it is now as difficult as climbing to heaven to reach the same level as our Ancestor Master did in her time.¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin, not expecting Zhang Xuelian to have such a story in North Mountain County. He became even more curious about this extraordinary woman, ¡°Senior Cao, do you know where Zhang Xuelian is now?¡± ¡°How would I know? When our Ancestor Master left, I was just an ordinary female disciple who had just joined the Sect. If it hadn¡¯t been for some accidents during the Pool Master selection process, I might not have had the chance to become the Yanhua Pool Master.¡± This Madam Cao was quite straightforward, not avoiding mentioning her past at all. This made Yang Chen secretly shake his head. He thought he could find out something, but he ended up knowing nothing. After thinking about it, Yang Chen said, ¡°Well, anyway, Senior Cao, you must have called me here for a reason, not just to tell me all this. Moreover, how did your Yanhua Pool find out about my connection with Zhang Xuelian? It doesn¡¯t make sense. In theory, even if Zhang Xuelian was the Ancestor Master of Yanhua Pool, she had already left, so how did the Yanhua Pool find out about his business with Zhang Xuelian? ¡°Hehe, if you want to know, young friend Yang Chen, you¡¯ll have to come and be our guest at Yanhua Pool for a few days. Anyway, there are still ten days until the next round of the knockout competition, and our Yanhua Pool is only a day¡¯s journey from Beishan Main City. What do you think, Yang Chen, my friend?¡± The Yanhua Pool Master didn¡¯t reveal her intentions directly, just laughing. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen thought for a moment and then nodded, ¡°Alright!¡± Yanhua Pool had no ill intentions towards him, and most importantly, with his current status, Yanhua Pool would not dare to harm him. ¡°Young Sect Master!¡± As Yang Chen agreed to the Yanhua Pool Master¡¯s invitation, the voices of the two elders suddenly appeared. Yang Chen glanced at the two people. Weren¡¯t these two the elders who had brought him the Storage Bag earlier today? Upon finding Yang Chen, the two of them didn¡¯t care that they were in the gathering place of Yanhua Pool and bowed, ¡°Young Sect Master, we greet you!¡± ¡°The two of you¡­ what should I call you!¡± Yang Chen asked after thinking for a moment. ¡°I am Yun Wenjie!¡± ¡°I am Hu Meng!¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Elder Yun, Elder Hu. What brings you here¡­¡± ¡°To be honest, we were ordered by the Sect Master to protect the Young Sect Master. I don¡¯t know what the Young Sect Master plans on doing next? If you need our help, we are willing to serve you!¡± The two of them didn¡¯t beat around the bush or try to be indirect when they spoke. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly, ¡°I¡¯m going to the Yanhua Pool, so you two can just come along with me.¡± It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t trust Yanhua Pool not to harm him, but since these two people were wholeheartedly trying to protect him, he couldn¡¯t disappoint them. Besides, his current status was indeed different from before. It was inevitable that some people who couldn¡¯t make it to the stage would be eyeing him. Although he was not afraid, having a few helpers was quite in line with his identity as the Young Sect Master.. Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: Chapter 331: You are Her Future Husband_l Chapter 334: Chapter 331: You are Her Future Husband_l Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing Yang Chen was going to Yanhua Pool, the two of them hurriedly said, ¡°We swear to serve the Young Sect Master with our lives!¡± This made Yang Chen secretly chuckle. These two people really had a talent for buttering someone up. He believed that the two were sincere in protecting him, but swearing their lives to serve him was excessive. No matter how important other people¡¯s lives were in this world, could they be more important than their own lives? With this thought in mind, the Yanhua Pool team set off not long after. As the Pool master of Yanhua Pool had said, after only a day¡¯s journey, they arrived at the mountain top where Yanhua Pool was located. ¡°Elder Yun, Elder Hu, this Yanhua Pool isn¡¯t an ordinary place. You two should wait outside the mountain.¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Young Master, is it ok?¡± Elder Yun and Elder Hu stared with concern and said, ¡°We should follow you in. This Yanhua Pool¡­¡± Yang Chen is now the favored one of the Yuanshan Sect. Firstly, Yang Chen indeed has a brilliant talent. Secondly, if they fail to protect Yang Chen well, how could they face their Sect Leader when they return? Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°It¡¯s fine, Yanhua Pool bears no malice towards What he said is also true. If he allows Elder Yun and Elder Hu to enter, it seems like there¡¯s no problem, but isn¡¯t it obvious that he doesn¡¯t trust the people of Yanhua pool? Must they bring two personal bodyguards with them? Even if the people of Yanhua Pool were sincere to them, they won¡¯t feel happy when treated this way. After considering everything, Yang Chen still gave up the idea of bringing the two into Yanhua Pool. Since he had come with the people of Yanhua Pool, there was no reason not to trust them. Seeing that Yang Chen had made up his mind, Elder Yun and Elder Hu had no choice but to say, ¡°Young Master, if there is any trouble, take this communication bead. As long as you inject True Qi into it, we will sense it at our end, and within a range of 300 li, we will know where you are and come to save you immediately.¡± Yang Chen knew that they meant well, so he naturally did not refuse. He took the communication bead and put it into his Storage Bag. After discussing with Elder Yun and Elder Hu, Yang Chen bowed his hand and said, ¡°Senior Cao, I have kept you waiting. Let¡¯s enter the mountain.¡± As the Pool Master of Yanhua Pool, she could understand that Yang Chen had to deal with some necessary matters after becoming the Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect. She would not take it to heart. Moreover, Yang Chen not bringing Elder Yun and Elder Hu as bodyguards into Yanhua Pool indicated that he did trust the people of Yanhua Pool. This also made her feel more appreciative of Yang Chen. If Yanhua Pool truly harbored ill intentions towards Yang Chen, then without the protection of these two, the chances of success would still be high. But if these two are involved in the protection, then the significance would differ. Why? Though Elder Yun and Elder Hut s position in the Yuanshan Sect may not have been very high, their martial arts cultivation was still extraordinary and profound. They had more than enough skills in the Six Sects forces to protect Yang Chen. Yang Chen could leave the two personal bodyguards outside, and besides, the courage he displayed was admirable. Thus, they entered the mountain together. Inside the mountain, mist pervaded the air, and sky-reaching trees towered into the clouds. The scenery was reminiscent of a paradise, giving people a refreshing feeling. Yang Chen looked around and felt that the beauty of Yanhua Pool was like heaven on earth. About the time it took for a cup of tea, the group entered the mountain and the Pool Master of Yanhua Pool led Yang Chen into an exquisite and elegant garden, where the two of them sat down. ¡°Hua Yin, serve the tea.¡± The Pool Master of Yanhua Pool waved and said. A young girl of about twenty-one or two years old, with red cheeks, approached, tenderly carrying the tea. She poured tea for Yang Chen and her Master, while sneakily glancing at Yang Chen, the admiration in her eyes evident, but she dared not show it too obviously. She had followed the people of Yanhua Pool to the Genius Selection Competition and had witnessed every step of Yang Chen¡¯s growth from obscurity to his current status. His legendary growth made her heart flutter. After pouring the tea, she hurried off. Yang Chen naturally observed this scene clearly and held the tea with a bitter smile on his face. However, the Pool Master of Yanhua Pool did not think so. The beautiful woman smiled and said gently, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, what do you think of the beauty and scenery of our Yanhua Pool? Does it meet your discerning tastes?¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Yang Chen said warmly. ¡°Hehe, with such scenery, what do you think of the young girl just now? She¡¯s my disciple, Bai Hua Yin, and twenty-two years old this year. She¡¯s older than reached the Ling Wu Realm¡¯s Seventh Layer, which is even stronger than you are now. As long as you, my young friend, are willing, I can betroth Hua Yin to you right away. Even if she¡¯s just a concubine, it¡¯s not a problem.¡± The beautiful woman said with a smile, knowing that Bai Hua Yin was indeed outstanding, but it was unlikely for her to become a main wife. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen smiled bitterly, ¡°Senior Cao, don¡¯t make fun of me.¡± Cao Zilan had been called Madam Cao, but she had never married. ¡®Madam¡¯ was just a title. Now, Cao Zilan¡¯s smile was like a spring breeze, making it impossible not to be moved, ¡°You¡¯re such a young man, but so serious and rigid. Not fun at all. Alright, since I brought you here, why would I really talk about Hua Yin with you?¡± She was just casually mentioning it earlier. Yang Chen, confused, said, ¡°Senior Cao, you can stop teasing and tormenting your junior. What exactly is going on? How did you know about my relationship with Zhang Xuelian? Moreover, what is the reason for looking for me today?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you find it strange, young friend Yang Chen? At that time, you were rated as a third-tier talent in the basic competition, causing countless people to abandon their observations of you. Only we, Yanhua Pool, have been obsessed with you and even spent a great deal to win you over. Don¡¯t you think this is very unusual? After all, we, Yanhua Pool, are a female force. There is indeed no need for us to go to great lengths to specifically favor you.¡± Cao Zilan said with a kind and gentle laugh. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± Yang Chen suddenly paused. Cao Zilan spoke softly, ¡°Actually, before you participated in the Genius Selection Competition, I got to know about you through the Dharma Secret Map left by Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Ancestor Master. I didn¡¯t pay much attention to you at the time, just thinking that you and the Ancestor Master were fellow villagers.¡± ¡°But later, I returned to Yanhua Pool and asked Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Ancestor Master carefully one more time, and that¡¯s when I started to pay attention to you.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What did Zhang Xuelian tell you?¡± ¡°The Ancestor Master said¡­ you might be her future husband!¡± Cao Zilan hesitated for a moment, but finally said it.. Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Chapter 332: Meeting Zhang Xuelian Again 1 Chapter 335: Chapter 332: Meeting Zhang Xuelian Again 1 Translator: 549690339 When Cao Zilan said that, she was also extremely shocked. Keep in mind, when Zhang Xuelian was young, she was an unparalleled beauty, so how could she have few suitors? It was not difficult for the entire North Mountain County to circle around, and all who admired Zhang Xuelian were outstanding talents who stood out at that time. But at that time, Zhang Xuelian didn¡¯t have feelings for anyone and focused on practicing martial arts. When people of Yanhua Pool asked why she didn¡¯t respond to those admirers, Zhang Xuelian only had one sentence to say. Not interested! At that time, everyone thought that Zhang Xuelian was arrogant. Were those geniuses not good enough? It¡¯s one thing if she didn¡¯t think highly of one, but all of them? That was a bit too much. However, looking at it now, it was not too much for Zhang Xuelian ¨C on the contrary, she had great foresight. Otherwise, take a look now, Zhang Xuelian¡¯s martial arts cultivation is unfathomable. She has already gone who knows where to continue growing. What about those suitors from back then? The highest achievement is no more than the True Martial Realm. Over two hundred years have passed, some have died, some have reached their limits. The facts proved that Zhang Xuelian was right. Similarly, it also represents the height of Zhang Xuelian¡¯s vision. At least, in the entire North Mountain County, even in the Sun Star Region at that time, there were suitors, but Zhang Xuelian didn¡¯t think highly of them, which shows how high her vision was. A few hundred years later, Zhang Xuelian¡¯s vision would only be higher, not lower. But now, Zhang Xuelian said that Yang Chen is very likely to be her future husband. ¡®Perhaps¡¯ is already precious enough. You should know that before, the word ¡®perhaps¡¯ has never been born. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but shake his head, sighing that Zhang Xuelian was really outspoken, not hiding the fact that he might become her husband at all. Fortunately, this matter hadn¡¯t been leaked. If it had been leaked and was known by Zhang Xuelian¡¯s current admirers, Yang Chen might have been hunted down from far away places. While thinking, Cao Zilan said again: ¡°In addition, I have also told Zhang Xuelian, my ancestor master, about you and she asked you to come to Yanhua Pool today.¡± ¡°What does she want?¡± Yang Chen was confused. ¡°She wants to meet you,¡± Cao Zilan smiled warmly. ¡°See me? You mean¡­¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback. Cao Zilan kindly said, ¡°It is exactly what I just mentioned, the Dharma Secret Map. Don¡¯t underestimate this Dharma Secret Map, its value is even higher than the Dharma Mirror from the Secret Realm Selection Competition back then. It is a precious treasure left by ancestor master Xue Lian. No matter how far apart, we can communicate and see each other!¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback: ¡°I see, Zhang Xuelian wants to see me? Through the Dharma Secret Map?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Yang Chen, my friend, come with me,¡± Cao Zilan said. Yang Chen carried his hands behind his back and had no intention of resisting. Since Zhang Xuelian wanted to see him, he, as a man, naturally had nothing to be afraid of. In just a moment, Cao Zilan led him into a small room. The difference between the outside and the inside of the room was quite different. As soon as Yang Chen entered, he saw a painting hanging on the wall with mountains, rivers and an excellent artistic conception. Yang Chen just glanced at the painting, and felt his heart tremble. ¡°Is this the Dharma Secret Map?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. ¡°Indeed, Yang Chen, my friend, use your soul to explore the map, within about ten breaths, you will know the wonders of the Dharma Secret Map,¡± Cao Zilan said with a smile. ¡°I won¡¯t bother you, Yang Chen, my friend.¡± Having said that, Cao Zilan slowly left. Yang Chen followed Cao Zilan¡¯s instructions, injected his soul into the map, and then waited for about ten breaths. After exactly ten breaths, Yang Chen felt a sudden shake. The next moment, his eyes suddenly became clear and his consciousness became brighter. The surrounding environment changed instantly, and Yang Chen felt as if he had entered another space. Yang Chen secretly observed the surroundings. This was a large hall, and everything inside was inlaid with purple gold, extremely luxurious. Yang Chen knew that his soul had arrived in another space, but to his surprise, the Dharma Secret Map was so powerful that it made the feelings of the soul feel as real as possible. At first, Yang Chen observed carefully and almost mistook his surroundings for real. If it weren¡¯t for his rich experience, he wouldn¡¯t have realized that it was his soul that entered. It was right when he realized it; Yang Chen turned his head and saw a woman sitting in a chair in the hall. The woman was dressed in white, had a cold demeanor, and had a temperament like a snow lotus on an ice mountain, only to be admired, not to be violated. Wasn¡¯t this woman Zhang Xuelian? Zhang Xuelian, as usual, waved her hand and said: ¡°Sit!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t refuse and went to sit down. Although it was a soul meeting, compared to the last time, it was much more interesting. Yang Chen unabashedly looked at Zhang Xuelian as if savoring her. Zhang Xuelian didn¡¯t show any signs of anger, and said bluntly: ¡°I¡¯ve heard about you from Zi Lan. Yang Chen, you¡¯re outstanding. Within just a year since we last met, you¡¯ve gone from the Refinement Realm Peak to the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Plus, you¡¯re skilled in alchemy. You are more outstanding than I was when I was young.¡± Speaking of this, Zhang Xuelian tilted her head: ¡°Yang Chen, if you can come to me, anytime, I can marry you!¡± ¡°So you admit me?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°With your current talent display, you do indeed qualify. And if you can come to me, it means you are indeed worthy of me,¡± Zhang Xuelian replied with a slight smile. ¡°Besides, why should I be pretentious about fate¡¯s instructions? Whether it is or isn¡¯t, I¡¯ve lived for more than 300 years, and I¡¯m no longer a little girl.¡± Yang Chen indeed qualified because back then, her growth trajectory was not as legendary as Yang Chen¡¯s. Yang Chen was still very calm. He knew very well that it was easy to gain what Zhang Xuelian called qualification. But finding Zhang Xuelian was the most challenging part. Do you know where she is? There are countless powerful ones on this journey. Do you think you can just find her by looking for her? And the most crucial point is Zhang Xuelian¡¯s temperament. This woman is perfect in every way but always has a straight face, giving off an air as if she can control others, which he doesn¡¯t like. ¡°Zhang Xuelian, you¡¯re great in every way, but do you know what I don¡¯t like about you?¡± Yang Chen seemed not to be flattered. He said bluntly: ¡°No matter what you say, it doesn¡¯t matter. Maybe you¡¯re right, but why do you think I¡¯ll look for you? And why do you think I¡¯ll marry you?¡± Yang Chen said coldly: ¡°It feels like you¡¯ve planned everything for me, and that makes me very uncomfortable!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t I have this qualification?¡± Zhang Xuelian asked. ¡°It¡¯s not a question of qualification, but finding or not finding you, that¡¯s up to me. Marrying or not marrying you, that¡¯s also up to me, Yang Chen,¡± Yang Chen said decisively.. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Chapter 333: After a Thousand Years, You Are Mine 1 Chapter 336: Chapter 333: After a Thousand Years, You Are Mine 1 Translator: 549690339 Zhang Xuelian rubbed her eyebrows, listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, but there was no anger in her expression. Instead, she opened her eyes wide in amazement, revealing a caDtivatinz smile. She laughed, her smile blooming like a flower, stunningly beautiful: ¡°Yang Chen, if you speak like this, it only means that you don¡¯t like me yet.¡± ¡°Indeed, I have no reason to like you.¡± Yang Chen shrugged. ¡°If you think your beauty, talent, and martial arts cultivation can make me adore you and pursue you, then it¡¯s just impossible. Adoration and liking are two different concepts. And more to the point, I don¡¯t adore you at all.¡± If it were his previous life, where he hadn¡¯t experienced much, it would be normal to be smitten with a beautiful woman. But ever since he was betrayed by Hua Wanru, he had become indifferent to many things. Zhang Xuelian¡¯s red lips parted slightly as she said, ¡°You¡¯re right. You don¡¯t like me. But when it comes to matters of destiny, you can¡¯t stop it if it comes.¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t it be stopped?¡± Yang Chen stared intently at Zhang Xuelian. ¡°Tell me!¡± Zhang Xuelian¡¯s mouth curled up, ¡°I¡¯ve heard from Zi Lan that there are other women by your side, such as your maid Gu Mingyue and your non-blood-related older sister Yang Caidie. Or even the ladies from our Yanhua Pool. I don¡¯t want to know about how many women you have. It¡¯s very normal for men like you.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s one thing I want you to know. I can wait for you for hundreds or even thousands of years. Time is not a problem for me, but it¡¯s difficult for your other women and family members. To put it simply, how long can they live with the passage of time? A thousand years, a few thousand years?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen froze for a moment and fell silent. A few thousand years is an incredibly long number. How many people could live that long? Very few. If their martial arts cultivation does not reach that level, it¡¯s impossible. Even if they do reach it, with so many natural and man-made disasters, do you think you¡¯ll be able to live peacefully for thousands of years? Even if his alchemy skills were exquisite enough to help prolong someone¡¯s life for a hundred years, what about a thousand? Unless he could help them transform their bodies completely, but even so, it would at most only prolong their lifespan by a thousand years, any longer would be nearly impossible. He could not refute Zhang Xuelian¡¯s words at all. She blatantly told him that while she might not be the most powerful in other aspects, she had a strong cultivation base, and that was enough. ¡°So¡­ I can wait for you a year, or even thousands of years or longer. Others won¡¯t live that long! Whether you like me or not, when you think back to my words, you¡¯ll know that this is our fate, and it¡¯s destined to be this way. You can¡¯t stop it. Haha, after a thousand years, you¡¯ll be mine.¡± Zhang Xuelian¡¯s smile vanished, and she rested her head on her hand, speaking in a cold tone. Yang Chen wanted to refute Zhang Xuelian¡¯s serious nonsense, but when he tried, he didn¡¯t know what to say. It seemed that Zhang Xuelian¡¯s words were flawless. That¡¯s just how it was. This¡­ Yang Chen asked doubtfully, ¡°Are you sure the fate has ordained me as your partner now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m about ninety percent sure.¡± Zhang Xuelian said. ¡°Ninety percent¡­ So, can I take advantage of you right now?¡± Yang Chen asked with a cough. Zhang Xuelian looked at Yang Chen coldly, ¡°We are both souls now, everything is an illusion. Even if I were to let you take advantage, you wouldn¡¯t be able to.¡± ¡°If you take off some of your clothes, I should still be able to see.¡± Yang Chen said with a grin. ¡°I am a soul now. If I take off my clothes, it¡¯s fake too, purely your imagination.¡± Zhang Xuelian said bluntly. ¡°If you really want to take advantage, tn find ¡± Yang Chen sighed. He wanted to make Zhang Xuelian a little more interesting and not so cold all the time, which was really boring. But who knew Zhang Xuelian would be so serious? She always stuck to her principles, making everything so dull. Yang Chen was unwilling to accept that his future wife would be such a dispassionate woman. He had thought he was serious enough, but this woman turned out to be even more serious than him. Thinking about this, he could only sigh, ¡°Where are you now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m at Changxing Mountain¡­¡± As Zhang Xuelian finished speaking, she gave Yang Chen a brief glance and her soul dispersed, leaving the Dharma Secret Map. Seeing Zhang Xuelian¡¯s soul disperse, Yang Chen did not linger and let his soul disperse too, returning to his consciousness and leaving the Dharma Secret Map. Upon leaving the Dharma Secret Map, Yang Chen went outside and saw Cao Zilan waiting for him. However, Cao Zilan didn¡¯t seem the least bit curious about what Yang Chen and Zhang Xuelian had talked about and simply smiled and waved his hand, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, please have a seat.¡± ¡°You¡¯re being too polite, Senior Cao.¡± Yang Chen responded courteously. ¡°Soon, the next round of the knockout competition will start. In Sun Star City, there are countless geniuses, and it seems that the top geniuses of North Mountain County have already faltered. For the next round, the strongest one left will be you, Yang Chen.¡± Cao Zilan chuckled, ¡°I wonder, do you have any confidence against those people?¡± Yang Chen could tell that Cao Zilan was wise. At least he didn¡¯t probe into the conversation between him and Zhang Xuelian, indicating that Cao Zilan knew how to handle things well. Hearing Cao Zilan¡¯s somewhat probing question, Yang Chen responded with a question of his own, ¡°What do you think, Senior Cao?¡± Upon hearing this, Cao Zilan couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Initially, I thought that the most formidable genius of North Mountain County was actually Lu Yihan, but now I don¡¯t think so.¡± Yang Chen remained silent. In fact, Lu Yihan was indeed an extraordinary genius, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel threatened by him. He hadn¡¯t yet emerged to the point where he posed a challenge to Yang Chen. However, the geniuses from Sun Star Region were different. Each of those geniuses from Sun Star Region practiced unique cultivation methods. They hadn¡¯t even shown their full strength, defeating North Mountain County¡¯s geniuses with just 30-50% of their power. This left Yang Chen without any clues to use, and his next round against these geniuses would be completely unknown to him. This also made Yang Chen secretly Rally his fighting spirit. After chatting with Cao Zilan for a while, he got up and left. On his way back to Beishan Main City, Yang Chen began to close himself off for rapid cultivation. With his current stable realm, it would not be easy to advance another level in such a short time. So without a word, Yang Chen focused his thoughts on the ¡®Lightning Movement Technique¡¯.. Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Chapter 334: The Battle Begins_l Chapter 337: Chapter 334: The Battle Begins_l Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was confident in himself, but he dared not guarantee that he was invincible. Even when facing the second-rate talents of the Sun Star Region, he could achieve victory, beating them by a narrow margin. However, there were still the first-rate talents of the Sun Star Region. He couldn¡¯t look down on everything and put too much importance on himself at any time. That was his consistent way of doing things. Otherwise, if he didn¡¯t treat others seriously, he would eventually learn a bitter lesson. So, he always had to be fully prepared, especially since the time he had been cultivating until now was too short. Others had been cultivating for more than a decade, while he had been cultivating for only about two years. Just like that, the nine days passed in the blink of an eye. The ten-day deadline set by Steward Feng was neither fast nor slow. However, the time passed quickly, and the new round of the knockout competition had arrived. Various forces arrived as scheduled, the viewing platform was packed with people, even more bustling than before. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen is here.¡± ¡°In this new round, Yang Chen should be the strongest, right?¡± ¡°It seems that there is only him left at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Yuan Shaoyang was considered one at the beginning, but later he was eliminated by Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Sigh, Yang Chen is indeed at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, but so what? He is still far behind the geniuses of the Sun Star Region; there¡¯s no comparison at all.¡± ¡°That bunch of demons in the Sun Star Region, who knows how they got so strong. We can¡¯t count on Yang Chen. Steward Feng probably thought of some countermeasures during these ten days, after all, Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t just watch idly in those ten days.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see how Beishan Main City handles it.¡± It was clear that most people put their hopes on Beishan Main City and didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could make much of an impact. Soon after Yang Chen arrived on the viewing platform, he was called over by Mb B?ish¨¦ng. ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng waved at Yang Chen and chuckled. Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Sect Leader!¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng sat in the chair, kindly saying, ¡°Yang Chen, how confident are you when facing the geniuses of the Sun Star Region?¡± ¡°What confidence could he have?¡± As Mil B?ish¨¦ng spoke, Qin Yundao, the former number one genius of the Yuanshan Sect, stepped out from somewhere with a gloomy expression, his words full of sarcasm. It was not difficult to see the deep hostility in his eyes. Originally, Qin Yundao was the number one genius of the Yuanshan Sect, and the position of Young Sect Master should have been his. However, Yang Chen¡¯s emergence took away everything he had. How could he not be angry? He held a grudge against Yang Chen, even though he had been defeated by the genius of the Sun Star City, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could win. People are always like this, when they cannot achieve something, they don¡¯t want others to achieve it either. Mb B?ish¨¦ng frowned when he heard Qin Yundao¡¯s words, and was about to get angry. However, remembering that Qin Yundao was entrusted to him by a close friend, he sighed and scolded, ¡°Qin Yundao, it¡¯s not your place to speak!¡± It seemed that Qin Yundao was spoiled by Mb B?ish¨¦ng; he listened to half of his words and ignored the rest, gritting his teeth towards Yang Chen and After saying this, Qin Yundao turned and walked away. Yang Chen felt rather helpless, as Qin Yundao had simply left without giving him a chance to speak. Mb B?ish¨¦ng knew that Yang Chen was not feeling comfortable, but he also knew that he had spoiled Qin Yundao. Waving his hand, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, sit down.¡± Yang Chen nodded, not paying much attention to Qin Yundao. If Qin Yundao had really satisfied Mb B?ish¨¦ng, he wouldn¡¯t have been appointed as the Young Sect Master. Mb B?ish¨¦ng spoke gently, ¡°Yang Chen, the geniuses of the Sun Star City have always been a bit more formidable than those of our North Mountain Region. When you go up, if you cannot defeat them, just admit defeat directly. It¡¯s not shameful. With your talent for the Innate Divine Body, in the future, with proper training, you will achieve great success beyond them. There¡¯s no need to worry about temporary wins or losses!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged, but he couldn¡¯t help but bitterly smile in his heart. It turned out that even Mb B?ish¨¦ng had no confidence in him, not thinking he had any chance of winning at all. That¡¯s right, the few young talents of the Sun Star Region had an overwhelming presence. While Yang Chen and Mb B?ish¨¦ng were conversing, Yuan San of the Sun Star City also arrived with his talented followers. It was clear that they did not intend to let this matter rest. They wanted to slap Beishan Main City in the face, and not just once¡ªthey wanted to slap them completely, leaving no face remaining for Beishan County! For a moment, the crowd was in a commotion, buzzing with speculation. ¡°Hmph, let them be arrogant for a while. Steward Feng probably has some ways to solve this problem.¡± ¡°How can our North Mountain Region be bullied by the Sun Star Region in our own territory? I don¡¯t believe that Beishan Main City has no measures to deal with this!¡± Everyone believed that Beishan Main City must have some measures. After all, this was Beishan Main City¡¯s territory, and they had to maintain their own dignity, if not the dignity of others. Soon, Steward Feng stepped forward. However, when Steward Feng stepped out, he had no confidence at all. He waved his sleeves and threw the comparison chart into mid-air, then said, ¡®Everyone is here, so let¡¯s start the competition.¡± There was absolutely no sense of publicity in Steward Feng¡¯s words, nor any trace of confidence. Even a fool could see that Steward Feng wasn¡¯t showing any confidence when he came out. In fact, he seemed deflated. What did Beishan Main City prepare these ten days? Could it be that Beishan Main City had no way to deal with the current situation at all? No way at all. Steward Feng wanted to curse more than anyone else. Do you think he didn¡¯t want to find a solution? When he desperately needed a way, he came up with the idea of holding the competition in ten days, just to buy time to think of new methods. At the time, he felt like a genius, with such a stroke of divine inspiration. Similarly, he thought that Beishan Main City, being humiliated by others, would come up with some ideas. But what could they do? A group of people discussed for a long time, but couldn¡¯t come up with any ideas. What could they do? The talents they had, even the stronger ones, were all over eighteen years old. Would the people of Sun Star City allow you to let those over eighteen years old compete? That would be slapping oneself in the face! ¡°Looking at Steward Feng¡¯s appearance, could it be that he has no solution?¡± ¡°What should we do? Are we supposed to let our North Mountain Region be bullied by the Sun Star Region like this?¡± ¡°Damn it, when have we ever suffered such grievances!¡± ¡°Now, we can only rely on Yang Chen¡­¡± When it came to Yang Chen, Steward Feng¡¯s gaze also fell on him. At the moment, Yang Chen was indeed the strongest left. Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Chapter 335: Meeting the Purple Sun Fire Again_l Chapter 338: Chapter 335: Meeting the Purple Sun Fire Again_l Translator: 549690339 Ever since Yang Chen rejected his invitation to represent the North Mountain Main City, he felt that Yang Chen was a typical case of ¡®high ambitions but low abilities¡¯. Not even considering North Mountain Main City, if not a case of high ambitions and low abilities, then what? What great achievements could such a person have? Lu Yihe was helpless as he really didn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen had any special means. ¡°Look quickly, on the competition list, Yang Chen is going against Wang Hanxing, one of the four geniuses of Yangxing Main City from yesterday!¡± ¡°Yang Chen versus Wang Hanxing!¡± The shining words hung on the list, clearly visible to everyone. For a time, everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen?¡± Up in the sky, the talented Wang Hanxing, led by Yuan San, had his arms crossed. After his victory yesterday, his confidence had grown significantly, and he lazily asked, ¡°Who is this Yang Chen?¡± Yuan San calmly replied, ¡°Who knows where this little rabbit came from, but there¡¯s no need to worry about him. According to intelligence, the top geniuses in North Mountain County have already been completely wiped out. The rest are just small shrimps that won¡¯t cause much harm. You just need to perform as usual.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s just a small shrimp, huh? It seems difficult to even warm up today. These so-called geniuses of North Mountain County are really just one piece of trash after another. Is it that hard for me to warm up properly? Each fight, I never get to truly enjoy myself.¡± Wang Hanxing showed disdain and then walked onto the stage. Meanwhile, Yang Chen also arrived on the stage, staring intently at Wang Hanxing. Wang Hanxing twisted his neck and casually said, ¡°Kid, I won¡¯t bully you. These so-called geniuses from your North Mountain Main City are too boring for me. I¡¯ll only use one hand and hope you¡¯ll make me break a sweat. Otherwise, if I can¡¯t even warm up, it would be too dull.¡± Mockery. Naked mockery. Hearing Wang Hanxing¡¯s words, the people in the stands couldn¡¯t sit still. What was Wang Hanxing being arrogant about? Yang Chen, on the other hand, was quite happy. Looking down on him and then intending to go easy on him? He minded being looked down upon. But going easy¡­ He naturally would not mind that. Thinking of this, Yang Chen laughed out loud, ¡°So you¡¯re going easy on me with one hand? No problem?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just afraid you don¡¯t even have the courage to fight.¡± Wang Hanxing sneered, ¡°You¡¯re really naive.¡± ¡°No worries, I¡¯ll let you know if I have the courage or not.¡± Yang Chen said calmly. With that said, Yang Chen instantly took out the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear. As the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear appeared, sparks flickered, and then without any hesitation, Yang Chen¡¯s Innate True Qi spread out, emitting a rumbling sound. The thunderbolt was filled with immense power, rushing towards Wang Hanxing. Using only one hand. Although the reliance on the left and right hands for the Spiritual Martial Realm was not as heavy as in the Body Refining Realm, using them during casting and dodging was still very important. By using only one hand, Wang Hanxing was practically giving up half of his strength. Using only half his strength¡­ Yang Chen would not show mercy, and unleashed all the power he could muster from the Heavenly Thunder Essence in his first strike. As he threw the attack, Wang Hanxing had not yet sensed any danger. Only when the thunderbolt neared did a warning voice suddenly appear, ¡°This is Innate True Qi, Han Xing be careful!¡± Only then did Wang Hanxing notice the terrifying power of the thunderbolt. Initially, he wanted to casually dissolve it with one hand. But in the next moment, his expression became tense, and he quickly summoned all his True Qi. A rumbling sound followed as a storm swept out, blocking Yang Chen¡¯s layers of thunderbolts. The most shocking of all was Yuan San. He had not taken Yang Chen seriously at all before. Who would¡¯ve thought that the moment Yang Chen made a move, Innate True Qi would accompany it? The power of Innate True Qi was no joke. ¡°Innate Divine Body, Innate Divine Body! Where on earth did this Yang Chen come from? What kind of luck has North Mountain County gotten to pick up a genius with Innate Divine Body aptitude?!¡± Yuan San¡¯s eyes darted around, and no one knew what he was thinking. But soon, he sneered, ¡°But so what? This genius with Innate Divine Body aptitude is just at the Spirit Martial Realm Tier 6, Wang Hanxing can handle him!¡± Just as Yuan San¡¯s thoughts were racing in his heart, a commotion broke out in the spectator stand. ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s attack is very aggressive!¡± ¡°It seems like Wang Hanxing is being suppressed?¡± ¡°This Wang Hanxing is still fighting with one hand!¡± ¡°He deserves to suffer a bit!¡± The storm roared, and Yang Chen stood on the stage. His Divine Soul dissipated, and his expression was startled, ¡°Interesting, Wang Hanxing indeed has some skills. He actually managed to block my previous thunderbolt attack with just one hand. If so, then eat this move!¡± At this moment, the thunderbolt flickered again on Yang Chen¡¯s spear. It was Thunderclap! ¡°Eat my spear!¡± With this strike, Yang Chen instantly disappeared. Wang Hanxing¡¯s pupils contracted sharply, and he still wanted to counter Yang Chen¡¯s move using only one hand. But just as the thought crossed his mind, Yang Chen¡¯s thunderbolt had already arrived. He was so shocked that cold sweat broke out all over his body, and he finally pulled out both hands. One hand, one hand simply couldn¡¯t defend it. Where did he find the confidence to stick to his earlier claim of fighting one-handed? He was very clear that if he continued to insist on fighting one-handed, he would definitely suffer a terrible defeat! Where did this monster Yang Chen come from? That previous move had forced him to use a spiritual artifact while fighting one-handed, barely defending himself. Now Yang Chen was attacking again, this¡­ He couldn¡¯t believe it. With the Spiritual Artifact Shoes on, Yang Chen¡¯s speed was almost doubled when he executed Thunderclap! ¡°Damn!¡± When he took out both hands, True Qi instantly turned into layers of flame. The flame was actually purple and incredibly dense. It was only when this flame appeared that everyone saw it and exclaimed in unison, ¡°This is Ziyang Fire!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Ziyang Fire. I didn¡¯t expect Wang Hanxing to also possess Ziyang Fire. Moreover, looking at his proficiency, he¡¯s far better than Yuan Shaoyang.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°Yang Chen is in trouble now, his proud thunder and lightning seemed to have been defended by Wang Hanxing.¡± Wang Hanxing now twisted his neck and yelled, ¡°Kid, being able to force me to use the Ziyang Fire technique, you can also feel proud. But from now on, you can only accept the fact of your miserable defeat. I will show you the difference between us.¡± Hearing Wang Hanxing¡¯s words, Yang Chen laughed. He didn¡¯t know where Wang Hanxing got his confidence. All he knew was that when it came to playing with fire, he had never been afraid of anyone! Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Chapter 336: What is Playing with Fire?_l Chapter 339: Chapter 336: What is Playing with Fire?_l Translator: 549690339 Wang Hanxing licked his lips, having absolute confidence in the Purple Sun Fire he had cultivated for many years. In an instant, layers of Purple Sun Fire rolled out, causing the people on the viewing platform to feel the astonishing power of the Purple Sun Fire sweeping over them! The Purple Sun Fire devoured its way towards Yang Chen, giving all the spectators a suffocating feeling, as they began to despair. The power of Wang Hanxing¡¯s Purple Sun Fire was too strong; it was not on the same level as Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s. Just when everyone on the viewing platform thought Yang Chen was going to lose and be burned by the Purple Sun Fire, they saw Yang Chen suddenly raise his hand. As he raised his hand like this, it reminded everyone of the saying ¡°a moth flying into the flame.¡± Yes, was Yang Chen attempting a futile defense? However, no one could have expected that it was precisely at the moment Yang Chen raised his hand that a sudden boom¡­ A cluster of greenish-red flames suddenly ignited, immediately sweeping over the entire ring, as if a wild beast was tearing at the Purple Sun Fire. ¡°What is this!?¡± Upon seeing the green flames, everyone in the audience was shocked. Was it possible that Yang Chen could also manipulate fire? On the ring, it was clear that clusters of purple flames and clusters of green flames were colliding¡­ ¡°Has Yang Chen also cultivated the Purple Sun Fire?¡± ¡°No, no, this is not Purple Sun Fire. Purple Sun Fire is purple, and this fire of Yang Chen¡¯s is not Solar Fire. Its aroma is more like that of innate fire, not like the Solar Fire cultivated postnatally.¡± ¡°Then what is this fire of his?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not important now.¡± Yes. It¡¯s not important now. What¡¯s important is that the green flames used by Yang Chen actually suppressed Wang Hanxing¡¯s Purple Sun Fire when they appeared. The contest between these two took only a moment. Wang Hanxing couldn¡¯t believe what was happening in front of him. His treasured Purple Sun Fire was being quickly devoured by Yang Chen¡¯s flames, and in only a short while, it was utterly extinguished. The entire space of the ring was filled with Yang Chen¡¯s flames. His flames were completely destroyed. ¡°Impossible, impossible. Crimson Sun, come forth!¡± Wang Hanxing¡¯s pupils contracted, his face showing unbearable fury as he gnashed his teeth and spoke such words. In an instant, an oddly red miniature sun appeared in the air. Similarly, a fire seed, the miniature sun, was the source of the Purple Sun Fire, just like the Great Yuan Red Sun that Yuan Shaoyang cultivated. However, Wang Hanxing and Yuan Shaoyang were different; they practiced different cultivation methods, resulting in different fire seeds and completely different powers of the Purple Sun Fire. The power of the Crimson Sun was obviously much stronger than the power of the Great Yuan Red Sun cultivated by Yuan Shaoyang. However, in the face of Yang Chen¡¯s primordial flames, everything was the same. Yang Chen made a grabbing motion with his empty hand, and layers of flames went forth, instantly enveloping the Crimson Sun. At first, Wang Hanxing was confident in his Crimson Sun, but soon he felt the connection with his Crimson Sun getting weaker and became anxious. ¡°This, this is Demonic Fire! Extremely pure Demonic Fire, not even ordinary Demonic Fire!¡± Yuan San, who had seen extraordinary things, quickly recognized Yang Chen¡¯s flames. Indeed, just as he said, Yang Chen¡¯s flames were indeed Demonic Fire. The purest Demonic Fire born within the Fire Essence Beast, nurtured by the Fire Origin Essence, and combined with the Fire Control Technique from the Taichi True Scripture. Yang Chen playing with fire against Wang Hanxing was like a grandfather educating his grandson; they were not at the same level at all. If Wang Hanxing had not played with fire and had lost, he would have at least retained some dignity. But he insisted on playing a joke! This was a hidden card and means he had prepared beforehand, just keeping it hidden and not using it until now. Unfortunately, only now does Wang Hanxing realize this. The two¡¯s fire manipulation skills were worlds apart in level. Seeing this outcome. Yang Chen was quite satisfied- At least it shows that the hidden cards he had deliberately kept were not useless. As soon as they were revealed, they turned the situation around and easily crushed Wang Hanxing. Yuan San, who was standing in midair, looked embarrassed. If possible, he did not want Wang Hanxing to lose at this time, as it would mess up his own calculations. However, he knew Wang Hanxing¡¯s abilities well, and the difference in their fire manipulation was far too great. This young man named Yang Chen was just too extraordinary; he had never seen anyone play with fire like this before. After a long time of thinking, Yuan San could only grit his teeth and shout, ¡°Wang Hanxing, admit defeat! There¡¯s no need to keep playing!¡± Wang Hanxing¡¯s heart was unwilling, but with all his cards played and his Crimson Sun¡¯s source of Purple Sun Fire almost completely burned by Yang Chen, he had no choice but to give in and say shakily, ¡°I, I admit defeat!¡± With Wang Hanxing admitting defeat, there was no need for Yang Chen to be aggressive. However, it was necessary to mock him a little. With no urgency, Yang Chen looked at Wang Hanxing and slowly said, ¡°Brother Wang, it seems that what you said earlier was not quite right. Not only did you use both hands against me, but you also lost. How about it? You must be warmed up now, why not play some more? I¡¯m just getting into the mood for this fireplay. You¡¯re warmed up, but I¡¯m not.¡± When Wang Hanxing heard this, he was so angry that he almost wanted to fight Yang Chen to death. Yang Chen was blatantly using his own words to attack him. However, recalling Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying flames, he could only swallow his saliva and wished he could crawl into a hole in the ground. For a time, the viewing platform became chaotic. ¡°Yang Chen won.¡± ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen won!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it; Yang Chen actually won, leaving Wang Hanxing with no power to fight back.¡± ¡°Haha, this Sun Star Region must be reaping what they¡¯ve sown!¡± ¡°Wang Hanxing was so arrogant at first, claiming to use only one hand. Pah!¡± Not only were the people on the viewing platform speechless, but even Mil B?ish¨¦ng was stunned. He could hardly believe that Yang Chen still had such a hidden card, managing to defeat the arrogant Wang Hanxing even while difficient in terms of martial arts cultivation and background. Steward Feng in midair was the most shocked. Wasn¡¯t this too dramatic? He had already prepared himself for humiliation, even wanting to find a hole to crawl into. But, but Yang Chen actually won. And he won so decisively, easily crushing Wang Hanxing. How¡­ Was Yang Chen really that powerful? Thinking about this, Steward Feng, although shocked, pretended as if he had always expected this outcome and laughed, ¡°Brother Yuan, how about that? Are you satisfied with the genius of North Mountain County? How do you feel about this warm-up match?¡± ¡°Hmph,¡± Yuan San¡¯s face darkened, ¡°Brother Feng, it¡¯s just a single victory. There¡¯s still a long way to go.¡± ¡°Oh, well, then I¡¯ll wait and see,¡± Steward Feng said viciously.. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Chapter 337: If You Can, Take Your Turn_1 Chapter 340: Chapter 337: If You Can, Take Your Turn_1 Translator: 549690339 The whole scene was filled with discussions about Yang Chen, and for a moment, there were quite a few applause and cheers. With Steward Feng¡¯s taunting just now, Yuan San was gnashing his teeth in anger, wondering where Yang Chen had come from all of a sudden. According to the information he had investigated, Yang Chen was only a first-rate talent who had only come to light not long ago, with no fame or reputation at all. Compared with top geniuses, there was still a significant gap. Yang Chen was a character who didn¡¯t need to be taken seriously. But who would have known that it was precisely such a character who was not taken seriously that had ruined his plan. Is there such a powerful character in North Mountain County? Actually, it wasn¡¯t Yuan San¡¯s fault for having an oversight in his information gathering. That¡¯s because Yang Chen¡¯s rise had indeed been too short. Up to now, it had only been one month. And in this one month, the attitudes and views of everyone towards Yang Chen still hadn¡¯t reached a consensus. Some considered Yang Chen a genius, while others thought he was a waste. It was impossible to come to a unified evaluation of Yang Chen. As a result, getting accurate information was not an easy task. As for the Innate Divine Body¡­ After all, the time Yang Chen revealed his Innate Divine Body was not long. This information was not included in Yuan San¡¯s investigation. Only when Yang Chen revealed his Innate True Qi just now did Yuan San realize that Yang Chen had an Innate Divine Body. ¡°That Feng Jingang will not let it go after winning a round. He will definitely arrange one of you to fight against Yang Chen later on. Yang Chen¡¯s victory over your junior brother Wang Hanxing largely relied on the suppression of his fire. Later on, you must avoid his sharpness and defeat Yang Chen from another angle,¡± Yuan San instructed. ¡°His fire is indeed powerful, but there is no need for a head-on collision.¡± Upon hearing this, the geniuses hurried to nod their heads, not taking Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Wang Hanxing too seriously. They believed that just because one ship capsized in a gutter doesn¡¯t mean that they all would. The victories they had previously achieved made them firmly believe that the geniuses of North Mountain County were all trash, and their opinions about them were unlikely to change much. And so, after Yang Chen¡¯s victory, the results of the other competitions on the rings also came out one after another. However, these other fights seemed dull compared to Yang Chen and Wang Hanxing¡¯s showdown. If it had been any other day, no one would have cared much about the competition among the geniuses in the knockout round. All they cared about was who could suppress the arrogance and momentum of the Sun Star Region geniuses. Since Yang Chen could do this, their attention naturally turned to him. Exactly as Yuan San had predicted, once Steward Feng saw that Yang Chen had won a round, he immediately arranged for another Sun Star City genius to face Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, fight against Huo Longbin!¡± ¡°Huo Longbin, another genius from Sun Star City!¡± ¡°I wonder if Yang Chen can win this time!¡± ¡°Yang Chen just defeated Wang Hanxing. There¡¯s still a high probability that he can win this time. I paid special attention to it ¨C the four geniuses dispatched from Sun Star City all have similar strength.¡± ¡°Hmph, you don¡¯t know this, but when Yang Chen defeated Wang Hanxing, it was because of his strength in playing with fire, not because he was better in all aspects. Simply put, Yang Chen¡¯s victory was too lucky and had no technical content. Meeting another opponent, Yang Chen will surely lose with nothing left,¡± a white-haired old man who disliked Yang Chen sneered as he stroked his No matter how excellent a person is, he cannot satisfy everyone. Obviously, this white-haired old man was extremely dissatisfied with Yang Chen. Even at this crucial moment, he continued to mock him. Since ancient times, there have been no shortage of people who raise others¡¯ morale while crushing their own prestige. This white-haired old man was one of them. If he had said this at other times, it might not have provoked so much resentment. But the fact that he chose to say it at this moment caused many people to be displeased.¡±You¡¯re so great, why don¡¯t you go up there?¡± your grandma, your mouth is so fierce, but we didn¡¯t see you go suppress the talents from Sun Star City?¡± ¡°Hmph, I¡¯m already so old and can¡¯t participate in this Genius Selection Competition, otherwise, do you think I wouldn¡¯t participate? The key is that for someone of my age to go up and bully these younger generations, it¡¯s not a very gentlemanly thing to do.¡± The white-haired elder said righteously. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re so old and can¡¯t bully those younger generations, but there are several old fellows from Sun Star City standing right there. Why don¡¯t you go fight them for a couple rounds? You talk like you¡¯re so righteous, but old fellows should fight with old fellows, right?¡± A girl from the Yanhua Pool, with her arms crossed, immediately shouted. At the girl¡¯s words, the white-haired elder wanted to speak, but he didn¡¯t know what to say. He had only managed to reach the first layer of Origin Martial Realm by luck, while those from Sun Star City had already reached the True Martial Realm, so how could he fight them? There were various jeers at the white-haired elder on the side, but most of the people gathered focused on the ring. ¡°Go Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen! ¡± On the viewing platform, the girls from Yanhua Pool, including Zhou Yunxi, as well as some of the martial artists supporting Yang Chen, began to shout. At this moment, Yang Chen had arrived on the ring and looked at his opponent who had also stepped onto the ring, Huo Longbin. Seeing this young man named Huo Longbin, Yang Chen merely clasped his hands together, and the two of them, belonging to different factions, naturally didn¡¯t have much to say to each other. Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to waste words, Huo Longbin sneered and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, right? Don¡¯t think that just because you won against that trash Wang Hanxing by luck, you¡¯re somehow a heaven¡¯s favored. Haha, rest assured, I will let you know in a moment that your dream of making a name for yourself is nothing more than just a dream.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen sighed and said, ¡°Do you know what?¡± ¡°What?¡± Huo Longbin narrowed his eyes. ¡°The momentum that Wang Hanxing had when he first stepped onto the stage was comparable to yours.¡± Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°But after that, he didn¡¯t have such momentum anymore.¡± ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± Huo Longbin asked coldly. Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°Don¡¯t you understand? I¡¯m telling you not to brag too early, or else you¡¯ll end up like Wang Hanxing later, and only embarrass yourself.¡± ¡°Hmph, I think you¡¯re asking for it!¡± Huo Longbin roared. As his words fell, his True Qi began to spread, and layers of blast waves emerged in an instant. These waves transformed into countless wind blades, and these wind blades contained terrifying power like sharp blades. Seeing the raging wind howling towards him, Yang Chen shook his head. In an instant, he raised his hand, and layers of Demonic Fire appeared. Then, these Demonic Fires gathered together, forming waves that counterattacked the layers of violent wind. I¡¯ve been updating a bit less these days, and many readers might be curious why. I can¡¯t help it; I¡¯ve been working out recently. I used to stay at my computer and write at home most of the time without going out much. My body was really deteriorating. Now, I need to take out some time to work out, at least until my body gets better. Once I¡¯m better, I¡¯ll start a big sprint with 20-30 chapters, and that day won¡¯t be too far away.. Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Chapter 338: Defeating the Opponent Again_l Chapter 341: Chapter 338: Defeating the Opponent Again_l Translator: 549690339 If it wasn¡¯t for his lack of proficiency in Thunder Rush, and the fact that both Huo Longbin and Wang Hanxing had reached the Spirit Martial Realm Seventh Layer, which was one level higher than him, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have even needed to rely on the Original Demonic Flame. He could have directly crushed them with Thunder Rush. But after all, his practice time was too short to fully unleash the power of Thunder Rush. However, since the Demonic Fire could control his enemy, there was no need for him to use Thunder Rush! With just one move, Yang Chen could dominate the battlefield. He never liked fancy fighting. Since Thunder Rush couldn¡¯t give him any advantage, he would directly use the Original Demonic Fire instead. ¡°It¡¯s the Demonic Fire!¡± ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s flame is alive again.¡± ¡°It¡¯s ridiculous that Wang Hanxing and Yuan Shaoyang wanted to play with fire in front of Yang Chen, not knowing that he¡¯s the real master of fire. I wonder how Yuan Shaoyang would feel after seeing this scene. Back then, he was so arrogant with his Purple Sun Fire, but he couldn¡¯t even force out Yang Chen¡¯s trump card! ¡± As soon as the Demonic Fire appeared, it immediately stirred up a heated discussion among the onlookers. Huo Longbin seemed arrogant in his speech, but in fact, he was extremely cautious. He had been reminded countless times to be careful of Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire. Now, seeing Yang Chen using the Demonic Fire again, his expression suddenly turned cold, and he muttered to himself, ¡°What a powerful force, it¡¯s just as Elder Yuan San said. This Demonic Fire is infinitely powerful, even more so than the Purple Sun Fire. If I were to confront Yang Chen head -on, I wouldn¡¯t stand a chance of winning.¡± Yuan San had specifically warned him about this before the battle. Thinking of Yuan San¡¯s warning, Huo Longbin sneered, ¡°It¡¯s true that I can¡¯t win in a head-on confrontation, but Yang Chen, if you think this Demonic Fire can make you invincible, you¡¯re too naive.¡± There were many ways to defeat an enemy without confronting them head-on. With that thought, Huo Longbin¡¯s body shook, and the sudden gust of wind that had escaped his body circled around him, growing smaller and smaller until it completely merged with his skin, forming a thin layer that tightly wrapped him up. As he achieved this, Huo Longbin felt refreshed, and his speed suddenly increased dramatically. With a swoosh, he rushed towards Yang Chen like the fierce wind he had just unleashed. ¡°What a fast speed!¡± ¡°What kind of speed is this!¡± Everyone was astonished. However, Yang Chen remained unmoved in the face of Huo Longbin¡¯s almost instantaneous disappearance. This made Huo Longbin secretly sneer, was Yang Chen so shocked by his speed that he couldn¡¯t even react? With this momentum, he could completely rely on this speed to crush Yang Chen in an instant. This was what he meant when he said he could crush Yang Chen without a head-to-head confrontation. All he needed to do now was get close to Yang Chen¡­ As long as he could get close and restrain Yang Chen in an instant, that would be enough. Then, he would win. He was so close to Yang Chen now! But just as this thought crossed his mind, at the exact distance between him and Yang Chen, a burst of Demonic Fire suddenly appeared, blocking Huo Longbin¡¯s attack! This sudden turn of events made Huo Longbin¡¯s face instantly go pale. ¡°How is this possible?!¡± Huo Longbin took a deep breath. He had sparred with his seniors and juniors a lot, many of whom were masters of fire manipulation. So, he knew very well where the weaknesses of fire masters lay. At least, these so-called fire masters could not master fire control like Yang Chen, as they mostly focused on the power of the flames. Even if they could control the flames, they couldn¡¯t do it like Yang Chen. Just now, for example, he had attacked Yang Chen at the weakest point of the Demonic Fire¡¯s coverage, and it was almost impossible for Yang Chen to react in time to defend himself. But the Demonic Fire that had been in another direction had rushed to Yang Chen¡¯s side in just an instant. This¡­ Huo Longbin thought it must be a coincidence, it had to be. He decided to try again. But it was only when he tried again that he realized what kind of opponent he was facing. Yang Chen played the Demonic Fire to its peak, combining offense and defense seamlessly, leaving absolutely no openings to exploit. How could playing with fire reach this level? This was Yang Chen¡¯s true strength in using the Demonic Fire. If it was just Fire Origin Essence-born Demonic Fire, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to help him win battles. It didn¡¯t matter how powerful the weapon in your hand was, if you couldn¡¯t use it well, it was useless and would still be exploited and defeated by others. The key was his Taichi True Scripture in fire control. With this fire control skill, combined with the Demonic Fire, he had truly achieved a perfect balance between offense and defense. If Huo Longbin treated him like an ordinary fire master, then he would be in for a big surprise. Now, with the Demonic Fire in his hand, Yang Chen looked at the embarrassed Huo Longbin and casually gestured. Immediately, layers of Demonic Fire surrounded Huo Longbin like a smart attacker. Watching Huo Longbin now, he was in a miserable state, fleeing in panic. He had originally planned to approach Yang Chen and seriously injure him, but now, he didn¡¯t think that way anymore. Because there was no way he could get close to Yang Chen at all, it would be good if he wasn¡¯t injured by Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire. ¡°Get the hell away from me!¡± Huo Longbin shouted angrily as he looked at layers ot Demomc Fire, gritting ms teetn. Even though he was furious, the ghost-like manipulation of Yang Chen¡¯s flames was unexpectedly difficult to defend against. In just a moment, a blue Demonic Fire emerged from somewhere and directly engulfed Huo Longbin¡¯s buttocks. Huo Longbin was so pained that he bared his teeth and howled loudly. Yang Chen raised the corners of his mouth, not surprised by the outcome. Contrarily, Huo Longbin¡¯s tears were about to fall from the pain. He yelled out, ¡°Stop burning me! Stop! I admit defeat! I admit defeat!¡± Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t press on. Seeing Huo Longbin admitting defeat and retracting his flames, he immediately said, ¡°Brother Huo, I think I told you earlier, it¡¯s not wise to talk big too soon.¡± Huo Longbin clenched his teeth, filled with rage in his heart. But thinking about the result of his loss and seeing his body covered in wounds and scars, he had no words to say and could only run away in disgrace. Watching this scene, cheers on the viewing platform burst out like firecrackers. ¡°Impressive!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, well done!¡± Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Chapter 339: Yang Chen Wins the Championship_l Chapter 342: Chapter 339: Yang Chen Wins the Championship_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°It¡¯s really satisfying, that¡¯s how we should kill the arrogance of those from Yang Star City and let them know there are always people better than them, and more mountains beyond the mountains. Otherwise, they really think they are the center of the world.¡± ¡°Humph, do they really think the people of North Mountain County are easy to bully?¡± ¡°Screw their ancestors!¡± ¡°They should be dealt with like this!¡± In an instant, everyone in the viewing platform was on their feet. Steward Feng initially looked down on Yang Chen and always held a grudge against him for not joining the Beishan Main City. But things were different now. He was becoming more and more impressed with Yang Chen, and couldn¡¯t help but grin as Yang Chen gained victories. No matter what, at least Yang Chen helped him solve some problems, making him look good now, right? At this moment, he bluntly said, ¡°Brother Yuan, do your geniuses have any other tactics? If not, hehe, it won¡¯t be easy to defeat our top genius, Yang Chen, from North Mountain County.¡± ¡°Humph, Feng Jingang, don¡¯t get too full of yourself just because you¡¯ve picked up a genius. You guys from North Mountain County only have this Yang Chen to be proud of!¡± Yuan San naturally couldn¡¯t swallow his pride. Steward Feng¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Hey, we only have one to be proud of, indeed not many, but you have to defeat him first. If you can¡¯t even defeat one, are your geniuses from Yang Star County worse than our Yang Chen who is just passable?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the rush, just watch carefully.¡± Yuan San retorted unsatisfied. At present, it had already progressed to the semi-finals, a knockout between four contestants. Steward Feng originally planned to arrange the semi-finals between Yuan San¡¯s two geniuses and then let Yang Chen directly win the championship. However, since Yuan San was still standing here, he didn¡¯t want to upset him again by making an arrangement that might aggravate the conflict. He had no choice but to make a new arrangement, letting Yuan San¡¯s geniuses clash with Yang Chen. Although he was not very clear about Yang Chen¡¯s actual strength, as it seemed that Yang Chen only had the Demonic Fire technique that made him versatile, it would be very difficult to win. But he had no other options. He could only unconditionally trust Yang Chen now. Yang Chen, I hope you can fight for it. Defeating one is not enough, defeating two is still not enough. To win, you must defeat all four in a row.¡± Steward Feng sighed in his heart, as he waved his hand, releasing the knockout chart for the top four. Seeing that Yang Chen¡¯s opponent was his own genius, Wen Xinghe, Yuan San¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Steward Feng, just watch carefully. With just a Demonic Fire trick, hehe, if you¡¯re counting on it to be your lifesaver, then you¡¯re thinking too much.¡± Yuan San was confident. He believed that his own genius would have gained much more experience after watching the previous two matches. But soon after, his expression turned unnatural. Yang Chen was indeed versatile with just one technique. About half an hour later, Wen Xinghe was easily defeated by Yang Chen. And the reason for his defeat was simple ¨C the Demonic Fire! This made the people around excited. In fact, it was still the same. For Yang Chen, the most important thing was not the power of the Demonic Fire, but the Fire Control Technique. Taichi True Scripture¡¯s Fire Control was the key! But no one else could see it. Whether it was people on the viewing platform or Yuan San, they all thought that Yang Chen¡¯s strength was just the formidable power of the Demonic Fire, which was also the reason why Yuan San was so confident that Wen Xinghe would win. With the experience of failing twice before, you should have learned something, right? But who would have thought that facing the Fire Control Technique from the Taichi True Scripture, experience alone was not enough to solve it? Yang Chen defeated Wen Xinghe, and the last genius under Yuan San, named Xu Zhong, also crushed the number one martial arts genius from the Huangshan Sect, advancing to the final round. The final round was the most critical. Because winning means becoming the champion. Whether it was Yuan San or Yang Chen, they were determined to get this championship. At this moment, Yuan San stood to the side and commanded his genius Xu Zhong: ¡°Xu Zhong, remember, Yang Chen¡¯s ability to control fire is extraordinary and very cunning. He seems to have a lot of experience in controlling fire. As soon as you make a move, you must be fast, accurate, and ruthless. Don¡¯t confront him head-on, ignore those flames, and aim directly at Yang Chen. Understand?¡± Yuan San, if he couldn¡¯t see Yang Chen¡¯s skill in controlling fire by now, he would truly be an idiot. Xu Zhong nodded vigorously, feeling the pressure gathering on him. No way, one of his fellow brothers being defeated was a fluke, two being defeated was a coincidence. But if three of them in a row were defeated¡­ What is Yang Chen? He pulled off a one-man show, one piercing three. How could this not be shocking? Finally, Yang Chen and Xu Zhong began the championship battle. In this battle, Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any words. He used the Demonic Fire, tangled with Xu Zhong for about a cup of tea¡¯s time, and eventually targeted a flaw, defeating Xu Zhong! After this moment, the whole scene boiled and cheered. Yang Chen won and became the champion. At the beginning, this championship wasn¡¯t really something to cherish, but it became precious as those from Yang Star City kept making trouble. Everyone realized how hard it was for their North Mountain County to win the championship. The most important thing was how legendary Yang Chen¡¯s achievements were! One piercing four! Yang Chen single-handedly defeated four geniuses from Yang Star City. Steward Feng couldn¡¯t close his grin, taunting: ¡°Yuan San, it seems that your geniuses from Yang Star City only carry this much weight. Hehe, alright, since you lost, just get away as fast as possible. Now that Yang Chen has won, I need to announce the champion soon.¡± If it had been someone else winning the championship before, it would have been impossible for Steward Feng to be so happy. But things were different now. Steward Feng grinned and were about to announce the new champion. But at this moment, Yuan San yelled, ¡°Stop, Steward Feng, I still have something to say.¡± ¡°Yuan San, what else do you want to say?¡± Steward Feng narrowed his eyes, wondering what Yuan San had in mind. Yuan San showed a cold smile, staring at Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t be in a hurry. The championship is yours, I, Yuan San, am not interested. But I want to tell you that the four geniuses you defeated just now are only second-rate talents in our Yang Star City, hahaha!¡± Upon hearing this, everyone from the North Mountain County viewing platform was stunned. ¡°Are you joking? Second-rate talents?¡± ¡°This guy really has a sense of humor.¡± ¡°Can second-rate talents be this strong?¡± Yuan San saw the comments and laughed, but didn¡¯t take them to heart. Instead, he focused on Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know if you¡¯re interested in competing with the first-rate talents cultivated by our Yang Star City?¡± Upon hearing this, Steward Feng couldn¡¯t sit still and said coldly, ¡°Yuan San, what are you trying to do?¡± Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Chapter 340: Why Should I Agree to You?_l Chapter 343: Chapter 340: Why Should I Agree to You?_l Translator: 549690339 ¡°Oh, Steward Feng, what¡¯s the hurry?¡± Yuan San said calmly: ¡°Isn¡¯t it normal for these geniuses to compete against each other? I just want our first-rate talent to compete with Yang Chen. If we lose, we lose; if we win, we win. Of course, Yang Chen is the champion, and I won¡¯t take that away. Besides, you were just confidently saying that Yang Chen is a top genius. Why are you afraid now when I want to choose a slightly stronger opponent from our Sun Star City?¡± He doesn¡¯t care about who the champion is now. Although he doesn¡¯t know what treasures the Beishan Main City will provide, he didn¡¯t think that the treasures offered by Beishan Main City could catch his Dharma Eye. Now, he just wants to defeat Yang Chen. For no other reason. But because this Yang Chen obstructed his plan. What did he come here for today? It1S to let the people of Beishan Main City know what terror and despair are like. But now? Yang Chen¡¯s appearance gave him a heavy slap in the face. Originally, the plan was going well, and all the top talents of North Mountain County were caught by him in one fell swoop, completely wiped out. But then Yang Chen popped up. And when he did, he performed the ¡®One piercing four¡¯, defeating all his second-rate talents. What was he supposed to do now? To save face, he can only find another way, and the only way is to have a first-rate talent compete with Yang Chen. Now that Yuan San¡¯s words have fallen, the obviously stronger first-rate talents behind him were staring at Yang Chen with hostility. Their intention to provoke was evident. Yuan San stared at Yang Chen and slowly said, ¡°I wonder, Yang Chen, my friend, do you have the intention to have a match with our first-rate talents here?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡± Yang Chen shrugged. ¡°Huh?¡± Yuan San was completely taken aback by Yang Chen¡¯s response. His answer was too brief. Most young people, when challenged, would hesitate and then accept it. As young people with passion, they¡¯re unafraid of anyone and couldn¡¯t accept being challenged. Having just achieved ¡®One piercing four¡¯, Yang Chen, more than anyone, should be full of confidence and would agree without hesitation. But to his surprise, Yang Chen refused. Not just Yuan San, but many of the forces on the Viewing Platform were also disappointed. Yang Chen refused them? ¡°Does Yang Chen not dare?¡± ¡°Who knows? Yang Chen is now the champion and doesn¡¯t need to take risks, right?¡± ¡°I think Yang Chen probably doesn¡¯t have the courage.¡± ¡°Ah, it¡¯s just human nature. His second-rate talents are so powerful. Yang Chen doesn¡¯t need to take risks fighting against first-rate talents.¡± Yuan San squinted his eyes: ¡°So, this is what the top genius of North Mountain is like, just a cowardly, insignificant clown!¡± ¡°Alright, senior, I respect you as my senior, but I also hope you will act according to the role. You say let me compete with the talents under your control. Alright, then let me ask you, why should I compete with them? What benefits can I get from this competition? Huh?¡± Yang Chen asked without holding back. As he spoke, his eyes were set directly on Yuan San. This left Yuan San speechless and unable to answer. It¡¯s not. Yuan San hesitated for a moment: ¡°Are there any benefits to talk about?¡± ¡°Hehe, do you think what¡¯s the relationship between you and me? To put it bluntly, our relationship is very ordinary, we are strangers. I am now the champion of the Beishan County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition. If you choose someone to defeat me, then it¡¯s equivalent to defeating all the geniuses of Beishan County. This is a matter of prestige. You have many benefits, but what about me? If I defeat you instead, what can I get? I can¡¯t get anything, right?¡± Yang Chen shrugged. As these words fell, instantly, murmurs of agreement were heard. ¡°Yeah, why should Yang Chen fight with you?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the benefit of fighting with you?¡± ¡°You have all the benefits if you win, but we don¡¯t have any benefits if we win.¡± ¡°You have so many benefits in fighting, but why should we take this loss?¡± At first, everyone thought it was because Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the courage. But now they think, why should we fight with you? Who do you think you are that we have to fight with you? Yuan San wanted to argue back, but he found himself struggling as he had to admit that Yang Chen¡¯s words were not wrong. Thinking about his task, Yuan San could only grit his teeth and shout, ¡°Yang Chen, enough idle talk. If you agree, whether you win or lose, I will give you 300,000 Spirit Stones. What do you think?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen laughed. This was in line with his goal. He knew that Yuan San wouldn¡¯t give up easily, so he was already prepared. Either you don¡¯t fight, or if you fight, you have to get a reward. Yuan San¡¯s goal was mostly to establish his authority. Paying some price, for Yuan San, was still a negligible cost. With 300,000 Spirit Stones, plus the ones he already has, Yang Chen will have nearly one million Spirit Stones, which can be considered quite wealthy. Yang Chen smiled, even though compared to the wealth of his previous life, a million Spirit Stones were nothing. However, at the moment, a million Spirit Stones were still a significant sum. Yang Chen said, ¡°300,000 Spirit Stones, senior, you are really generous. Alright, there¡¯s no problem, I agree. However, you need to show me the 300,000 Spirit Stones first!¡± ¡°You!¡± Yuan San squinted his eyes, rather annoyed by Yang Chen¡¯s stinginess. He then prepared the Spirit Stones and handed them over to Yang Chen. Yang Chen took the Spirit Stones and clapped his hands: ¡°The senior is really straightforward. I wonder who you¡¯re going to send to fight.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Just wait for me to choose, and we¡¯ll see who has the upper hand here.¡± Yuan San said coldly. Yang Chen was in no hurry, as there was plenty of time. Mb B?ish¨¦ng, on the other hand, was much more anxious. Yang Chen¡¯s victory was a good thing initially. Yang Chen became a role model for many young talents, and their Yuanshan Sect also benefited from it. Their fame increased, and they even had a chance to surpass Beishan Main City. At this point, Yang Chen should have taken a step back. But who would have thought that Yang Chen agreed to Yuan San¡¯s request? This, others might not know, but how could he not see? Those first-rate talents from Sun Star City were far from being ordinary. It¡¯s not comparable to second-rate talents at all. ¡°Sect Leader.¡± Yang Chen came over and bowed. Mb B?ish¨¦ng sighed and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­you¡¯re already the champion of the Genius Selection Competition. There¡¯s no need for you to fight with the talents from Sun Star City over one victory or loss.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Sect Leader, I just couldn¡¯t hold back my anger and agreed to it.¡± Of course, he wouldn¡¯t agree just because he was momentarily annoyed. However, Mil B?ish¨¦ng was still his senior, and if he showed too much confidence, it would only make Mb B?ish¨¦ng worry more and lose face. Most importantly, he, Yang Chen, had never been afraid of anyone. No matter if they were second-rate or first-rate talents, as long as they want to fight, he, Yang Chen, will never back down! Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Chapter 341: Star Technique_1 Chapter 344: Chapter 341: Star Technique_1 Translator: 549690339 Hearing Yang Chen speak like this, Mil B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s expression looked a little better as he took a deep breath, ¡°Yang Chen, you have no idea. The first-rate talents nurtured by the Sun Star City are extraordinary, far superior to the second-rate talents they have cultivated. You must not underestimate them just because you have defeated those second-rate talents. Be very cautious when you face them. If you really cannot beat them, just admit defeat, losing face is nothing. Your safety is the most important thing.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, don¡¯t worry.¡± Yang Chen cupped his fist and bowed slightly, seeing Mb B?ish¨¦ng worrying about him, his heart felt somewhat warmed. Regardless that Mb B?ish¨¦ng cared for him personally or just for his Innate Divine Body, Mil B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s concern did not make anyone feel disgusted. In fact, he was well aware of how strong the first-rate geniuses of Sun Star City were. Part of his agreement to participate was because of the Spirit Stones, and the other part was his desire to know how strong he was now. He didn¡¯t believe that his future would be limited to North Mountain County. North Mountain County couldn¡¯t restrain him from growing, and the same went for Sun Star County. So, he would defeat just as many geniuses as there were. At this moment, Yuan San had finally finished discussing. ¡°Cao Huai, among the geniuses I have brought with me this time, your strength is the strongest. You are a disciple of the Third City Master and practice the most authentic Cultivation Methods of our Sun Star City. With your strength, you should be more than enough to defeat this kid. However, this kid does have some skills; you must be extremely cautious with his fire. You can¡¯t touch it. But your Cultivation Methods happen to restrain Yang Chen, it¡¯s impossible for you to lose.¡± Yuan San gave careful instructions. The fair-skinned young man beside him had a disdainful look in his eyes. Listening to Yuan San¡¯s words, he yawned, ¡°Elder Yuan, you are overestimating this kid. As for losing, you don¡¯t even have to mention it. Rest assured, as soon as I make a move, I¡¯ll capture him!¡± In an instant, the fair-skinned young man exuded an astonishing aura. When this aura was released, the people on the viewing platform were shocked, their expressions frozen in astonishment. ¡°What¡­¡± ¡°This is the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°My God, the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! How did Sun Star City train him? He looks no more than seventeen years old and has already reached the Eighth Level at such a young age!¡± ¡°How can we even fight now? There¡¯s still room for discussion if the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation is one level, but this is a two-level gap. This¡­ the Sixth level of Spirit Martial Realm versus the Eighth level¡­the chances of winning are really slim.¡± ¡°What slim chances? There¡¯s no chance at all. The second-rate talents of Sun Star County barely held against Lu Yi, who was from the same level, and still, he was miserably defeated. How could Yang Chen win with a two-level difference?¡± The crowd was in heated discussion. The fair-skinned young man, Cao Huai, stood with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed as he stepped onto the ring. When he saw Yang Chen appear on the ring, the fair-skinned young man slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, it seems that I overestimated you. I thought you would see the gap between you and me. I didn¡¯t expect you to still blindly stand here. Do you think you can win?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yang Chen laughed angrily: ¡°So, in your opinion, admitting defeat is the right choice? That¡¯s the only way I can make you not look down on me?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know that admitting defeat is your best choice?¡± Cao Huai sneered. Yang Chen clucked his tongue, ¡°I never thought that way.¡± ¡°This is really stubborn and ignorant. I¡¯m not the first to see you foolishly trying to challenge my Eighth Level of Spirit Martial Realm with your Sixth Level of Spirit Martial Realm strength. There are always some people who want to turn the impossible into possible, but they don¡¯t realize that they are the most foolish.¡± Cao Huai shook his head, and the aura around him gradually became cold. This cold aura was like the dazzling stars; Yang Chen instantly felt the temperature drop sharply. Immediately after, layers of Cao Huai¡¯s True Qi turned into a river-like wave. These waves slapped around him, surrounding him. Yang Chen saw this and his expression became serious. Interesting. Yuan San really knew how to pick opponents for him. Cao Huai was good at using water in the Five Elements, which restrained fire techniques. Theoretically speaking, his demonic fire would be firmly held by Cao Huai¡¯s move. It¡¯s a pity. This Demonic Fire, moreover, the Original Demonic Flame, how can it be easily cracked? ¡°This is the Star Secret Art.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Star Technique of Sun Star City!¡± ¡°It is said to absorb the essence of stars and cultivate. Cao Huai¡¯s True Qi river contains star secret scripts, and at a glance, it looks like a surging star river. The coldness it emits can corrode flesh and bones!¡± ¡°This¡­ this is going to be difficult. The Star Technique is the most mysterious and difficult technique to deal with!¡± When Yang Chen saw this Starry River, he also showed a hint of interest. This Star Technique was one of the most mysterious and profound Cultivation Methods in ancient and modern times. It¡¯s clear that Cao Huai is using the lowest-level Star Secret Technique, incorporating the refined Star Secret Scripts and absorbed star essence into his True Qi. The resulting True Qi River was profound like a star river and possessed a terrifying star-corroding power. This corrosive force would indeed give Cao Huai an advantage against others and would be foolproof. However, Cao Huai didn¡¯t know that the ultimate boss of the Star Generation was standing right before him. Why? Because his Starfire was a rich flame born from the essence of stars. Compared to the essence of stars, Cao Huai¡¯s after-cultivated star river was nothing compared to his Starfire, it was just a drop in the ocean. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t use this Starfire yet. Thinking about this, he could only sigh lightly and, without saying anything more, took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and cautiously watched Cao Huai. As Cao Huai displayed the Star Secret Technique, he seemed confident and completely disregarded Yang Chen. He directly shot the Star River towards Yang Chen. Seeing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to offer the layers of Demon Fire as protection without any further discussion. Trying to extinguish his demonic fire with the Star River would not be an easy task. His demonic fire was the Original Demonic Flame which, with insufficient water levels, could not be extinguished. As it turned out, the Star River really couldn¡¯t extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire. Cao Huai narrowed his eyes, looking at the Demonic Fire that was at a stalemate with his Star River, his expression growing serious. His Star River couldn¡¯t extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire? Moreover, Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire seemed to have the upper hand compared to his Star River. Feeling that, he frowned slightly, and his expression turned extremely displeased.. Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Chapter 342: Activate the Lightning Movement Technique!_l Chapter 345: Chapter 342: Activate the Lightning Movement Technique!_l Translator: 549690339 It should be known that his Starry River was his trump card, as well as Sun Star City¡¯s trump card. Even the essence of the river condensed from the Starry River was unable to extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s demonic fire. Just how powerful was Yang Chen¡¯s demonic fire? The key point was that his martial arts cultivation was two levels higher than Yang Chen. If it wasn¡¯t for the advantage of his cultivation, wouldn¡¯t his secret art be even less advantageous? Thinking of this, Cao Huai¡¯s anger and resentment naturally intensified, but soon he coldly sneered and shouted: ¡°Humph, how powerful this demonic fire can be, I have many ways to deal with enemies using my Starry River. Don¡¯t think that this mere demonic fire can withstand my Star Secret Technique!¡± As this thought fell, his Starry River surged out in an instant. In just a blink of an eye, the Starry River penetrated through Yang Chen¡¯s demonic fire without any difficulty and swept towards Yang Chen. Which made Yang Chen slightly stunned. He was originally lamenting that the two-level gap in martial arts cultivation between him and Cao Huai made it impossible for his demonic fire to devour Cao Huai¡¯s Starry River, but then the Starry River silently penetrated his demonic fire and spread over. There¡¯s no way around it, water is naturally able to enter through any hole. Cao Huai¡¯s Starry River water might not be able to extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire, but Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire also couldn¡¯t block the spread of the Starry River. Now that the Starry River has penetrated through, the Star Secret Technique of the river¡¯s starry text emits an astonishing corrosive power, devouring towards Yang Chen in an instant. Yang Chen knew very well the corrosive power of Starfire and naturally knew the power of Starry River. Although the corrosive power of this Starry River was a thousand times weaker than Starfire¡¯s, being wrapped in this Starry River would result in serious injuries at the very least. Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t be careless, seeing the Starry River sweeping towards him, he quickly retreated. ¡°You want to dodge? Humph, is my Starry River so easy to dodge?¡± Cao Huai sneered, grabbing the air with his bare hand, and the Starry River rushed towards Yang Chen at an extremely fast speed. ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, the speed of the Starry River was truly amazing. It was indeed worthy of being Sun Star City¡¯s first-rate genius. Yang Chen was full of praise. Seeing the chasing Starry River behind him, he finally decided not to hesitate anymore. ¡°First level of the Lightning Movement Technique, open!¡± In an instant, the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin gathered at Yang Chen¡¯s feet. With crackling sounds, thunder and lightning gathered at Yang Chen¡¯s feet, spreading to his legs. Yang Chen felt that the lower half of his body became much lighter, and this feeling was unprecedented. He could be sure that his speed had reached an unprecedented limit. This was the Lightning Movement Technique. He had obtained it from He QiuShui and had been practicing it diligently until today, finally able to barely use the first level of this Lightning Movement Technique. And now that he¡¯s used it, Yang Chen was also surprised. He thought that he had already overestimated the Lightning Movement Technique, but now that it was activated, he felt that he had still underestimated it. And this was only the first level! ¡°It feels like I can run really fast, but it¡¯s not enough to rely on feelings alone. I have to properly test it. Let¡¯s run then. Although this Lightning Movement Technique has side effects, there¡¯s no time to care about them now¡­¡± After Yang Chen spoke, he stomped his foot, vanishing in an instant from his original spot. The next moment¡­ Whoosh. The people on the viewing platform were all dumbfounded. ¡°This¡­¡±¡±Yang Chen¡¯s speed is actually so fast. This!¡± ¡°What just happened? I only felt thunderbolt gathering under Yang Chen¡¯s feet!¡± ¡°Can the speed of the Spirit Martial Realm be so fast? This is almost comparable to the speed of Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.¡± In an instant, people couldn¡¯t stop discussing. He QiuShui of the Canghai Sect also watched everything. Now, looking at the outstanding Yang Chen, her heart was gratified and emotional. After thinking for a long time, she sighed softly, whispering in her heart: ¡°Senior Brother, if you didn¡¯t devote yourself to the Guardian Spirit Array back then and took care of yourself more, with your talent, maybe you wouldn¡¯t have cultivated the Lightning Movement Technique as fast as this kid. It wouldn¡¯t be difficult for you to cultivate it in half a year, and if you cultivated this technique, perhaps you wouldn¡¯t have fallen victim to that treacherous man. The power and profoundness of this Lightning Movement Technique are not meant to be in a place like North Mountain County.¡± Thinking of this, tears were about to fall from He QiuShui¡¯s beautiful eyes, but she managed to hold them back in the end. She knew very well that He Shangfeng was very alert, and she couldn¡¯t let him detect any clues. In fact, the one most shocked by the Lightning Movement Technique was Yang Chen himself. With his Tai Chu Divine Body speed, plus the spiritual boots and the speed of this Lightning Movement Technique, he could directly jump and compare to the speed of Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. How could this not shock him? However, what comes with this is that the consumption of True Qi is too fast. So fast that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gulp down his saliva. He was an innate True Qi owner, coupled with other factors, his True Qi was much more than that of others. But even so, in that short period, a large amount of his True Qi had been consumed. ¡°I have to be more cautious when using this Lightning Movement Technique. I can¡¯t use it recklessly. But now, I don¡¯t have time to think about it. With this Lightning Movement Technique, I can completely defeat Cao Huai!¡± Yang Chen twisted his neck. The next moment, the corner of his mouth raised, and he immediately rushed towards Cao Huai. Cao Huai¡¯s eyes were dumbstruck. No, this! How could this speed be so fast? He hardly had any time to react, and with the small space of the ring, Yang Chen appeared in his field of vision from a distance. This made Cao Huai so shocked that he didn¡¯t even think about using the Starry River to deal with Yang Chen; he hurriedly wanted to defend himself with the Starry River. His choice was undoubtedly the right one. The impenetrable defense formed by the layers of Starry River made Yang Chen feel somewhat helpless. Cao Huai sneered, ¡°My Martial Arts Cultivation is higher than yours, so what can you use to break my Starry River? If you can¡¯t break it, I stand on an invincible ground, and I¡¯ll eventually find a way to defeat you!¡± At first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have a solution, after all, it was a fact that Cao Huai¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was higher. The difference in power brought by the two levels of Cultivation seemed small but was actually significant. The power of the Cultivation Methods displayed at the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm and the power of the Cultivation Methods displayed at the Tenth Level of Spirit Martial Realm were two different concepts. He really had no solution for this Starry River. However, after thinking about it carefully, Yang Chen smiled. He held the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, with thunderbolt flickering on it. Whoosh. In an instant, Yang Chen thrust his spear toward the Starry River. ¡°Want to break my Cultivation Method? Delusional¡­¡± As Cao Huai was about to yell, the next moment, his eyes suddenly widened. Because his defensive layers of the Starry River were torn apart like cotton by Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Spear, leaving a shocking opening.. Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Chapter 343: The Champion’s Seat is Secured 1 Chapter 346: Chapter 343: The Champion¡¯s Seat is Secured 1 Translator: 549690339 Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique was shattered. Clean and neat! Others who saw this moment might not be too shocked, but as the steward elder of Sun Star City, Yuan San was deeply aware of how unbelievable this was. It was well known that the Star River Secret Technique was famous for its solidity, and with the reinforcement of years of refinement, its defensive power was naturally beyond words. Furthermore, under the premise that there was a two-tier difference in Martial Arts Cultivation and the Five Elements Mutual Restraint, it should have been impossible for Yang Chen to break Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique. This was also the reason why he chose Cao Huai for this battle. Because, even if Cao Huai could not win, he at least would not lose! As long as Cao Huai stood here, he was in an invulnerable position, securing his way out. However, Yuan San realized how wrong he had been! Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique was broken, and it was done so effortlessly! The one he thought was invulnerable and impossible to lose, was now defeated, utterly and completely. ¡°How can this be!¡± Yuan San and Cao Huai were both shocked. Especially Cao Huai, who thought he was in an impossible position to fail, but at this moment, seeing his seemingly impenetrable Star River Secret Technique cracked, his body froze. For a moment, he even forgot what the word ¡®resist¡¯ meant. He couldn¡¯t accept that he was defeated! How could he possibly be defeated in North Mountain County, a place that had always been oppressed and humiliated by Sun Star Region? He was a genius, a top-notch talent! Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about his thoughts. When Cao Huai¡¯s Star River was broken, he heard a rumble, and thunder and lightning wrapped around Cao Huai¡¯s body, shocking him into paralysis. After twitching for two or three seconds, his body stiffened, and he fell unconscious. Cao Huai was defeated. Thoroughly defeated. In an instant, the people on the Viewing Platform boiled up with excitement. ¡°Hahaha, people of Sun Star City, hurry up and roll back! Don¡¯t come to our North Mountain County to provoke us, you don¡¯t even know what you look like, what kind of people you are!¡± ¡°Do you really think that we, the people of North Mountain County, are easy to ¡°What nonsense, just hurry up and roll back.¡± ¡°With this level of skill, you still dare to show off? It¡¯s hilarious.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng was the most shocked, as he had been watching the battle closely. He could see that Cao Huai, as a first-rate talent of Sun Star City, had truly brought out all his strength during this exchange. Cao Huai did not show any signs of slackness or underperformance in his strength. It was precisely upon discovering this that Mb B?ish¨¦ng thought Yang Chen was doomed. He just couldn¡¯t help it. Perhaps this generation knew little about it, but in his generation, this was clear. Aside from a peerless female genius named Zhang Xuelian, who terrified the Sun Star Region two hundred years ago, for the most part, North Mountain County was the one being bullied. There was no choice: the place was on the edge of the human domain, with sparse spiritual energy, and it naturally could not give birth to any special talents. For example, Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body. North Mountain¡¯s Main City testing instrument simply couldn¡¯t detect it. Why? Because this region almost never produces such top-class talents, so the North Mountain Main City had given up on the idea that such exceptional talents could appear in their county. This was also why Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body Talent attracted the competition of various Major Sects. Moreover, insufficient spiritual energy during Cultivation made it so that the talents and powerful ones of North Mountain County always fell short compared to those of other domains. Many people had gotten used to it, and so had Mtl B?ish¨¦ng. He believed that Yang Chen would be taught a lesson, and had already thought about how to appease him, but now? Yang Chen managed to break Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique cleanly and neatly. It was simply unbelievable. In fact, theoretically speaking, Yang Chen should not have been able to break Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique. Under the condition of a two-tier difference in Cultivation, Cao Huai¡¯s method had a considerable degree of restraint on Yang Chen. After all, Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique was not some garbage method, and Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation time was short; it was difficult to use the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique to suppress the Star River Secret Technique. But Yang Chen still had a way. What way? That way, of course, was the Starfire. The stellar power of the Star River was nothing compared to the stellar power of the Starfire. The difference between the two was like that between heaven and earth. The corroding power of the Star River was strong, and ordinary people dared not approach it, but Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire, a rare and precious Strange Fire, also dealt with corrosion. Facing corrosion with corrosion, Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire was such a rare and strange fire, how could it possibly be afraid of the Star River Secret Technique? From the beginning, Yang Chen knew that the Star River was the perfect nourishment for the Starfire, but he didn¡¯t know how to devour the Star River. If he had to display the Starfire, exposing the fact that he possessed a Strange Fire, it would be more trouble than it was worth. It was only later that he discovered that the seed of the Starfire in his body was already integrated with him, and he had already possessed some of the power of the Starfire. Although not as powerful as when it was displayed, the Starfire was more than enough to devour the Star River. In the eyes of others, Yang Chen broke Cao Huai¡¯s defense with an overwhelming strength. But only Yang Chen knew that it was by using the Starfire within his body. This left Yuan San standing in the high altitude, racking his brains but unable to figure out what happened. He could only gradually descend, his face unable to hide the deep anger, and said coldly, ¡°Feng Jingang, your North Mountain County has picked up a good talent indeed. As for what happened today, I, Yuan San, admit defeat!¡± Unbothered, Feng Jingang laughed and said, ¡°Brother Yuan, it seems that your talented disciples are still not fully trained, hahahaha.¡± Yuan San said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s none of your concern. I was defeated by Yang Chen, not you, Feng Jingang. What are you celebrating? Steward Feng¡¯s expression became somewhat unsightly, but he could not refute. That¡¯s right, it was Yang Chen who defeated Yuan San¡¯s talented disciple, not him. At this moment, Yuan San stared at Yang Chen intently as if he wanted to etch this man¡¯s face in his memory, the one who had ruined his scheme. After a while, he snorted coldly, grabbed Cao Huai¡¯s unconscious body, and flew into the sky, gradually leaving the scene. When the crowd on the Viewing Platform saw them leaving, they all heaved a sigh of relief. So did Mb B?ish¨¦ng. At least, Yang Chen¡¯s championship position was still stable. No matter what kind of demons or snakes appeared, they couldn¡¯t shake Yang Chen¡¯s position! Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Chapter 344: The Second Treasure Key_1 Chapter 347: Chapter 344: The Second Treasure Key_1 Translator: 549690339 Now that he had the key in his hand, Yang Chen knew that he had let Steward Feng down. He looked at Yuan San who was leaving, and the stone hanging in his heart finally fell. When he looked back at Yang Chen, the disappointment in his eyes was evident because Yang Chen was not the number one genius from their Beishan Main City. However, there was nothing he could do now, so he just waved his sleeves. ¡°Yang Chen, according to the rules, you have won first place in this Knockout Competition. Now, it¡¯s time to award the prizes.¡± Steward Feng coughed twice and said, ¡°Yang Chen, as the first place winner of this Knockout Competition, the second and third place winners have been taken away by Yuan San. So, you are the only one who is qualified to enter our Beishan Main City Arms Pavilion and choose a Spirit Weapon. Similarly, you are also the only one qualified to enter the Trial Tower!¡± Everyone already knew this, and there was nothing new about it. The only thing that was laughable was that Yang Chen was the only one who was eligible to enter the Arms Pavilion and choose a Spirit Weapon. Unfortunately, the second and third places were all taken by Yuan San¡¯s subordinates from the Sun Star Region. Apart from this, what else were the people on the viewing platform curious about? They were curious about the hidden reward that Beishan Main City had prepared for this Genius Selection Competition. What was the hidden reward? If you won first place, there would be a reward prepared jointly by the Three Sects. Who wouldn¡¯t be tempted? It seemed that Steward Feng had guessed what the people on the viewing platform were thinking. He calmly rolled up his sleeves and said, ¡°In addition to this, there is the treasure prepared by our Beishan Main City, along with the Canghai Sect and the Yuanshan Sect. This treasure is a key!¡± Having said so, Steward Feng grinned and directly took out a key. The key glowed with a golden light, the smooth surface radiating several feet away. At a glance, it was evident that this key was not an ordinary object. It was precisely at this moment, when he saw the key, that Yang Chen¡¯s expression became serious. Because this key was the same as the Thousand Year Treasure Key that Zhang Xueling had given him, wasn¡¯t it? This was actually another Thousand Year Treasure Key. He was very clear about it. Rainbow once relied on the memories passed down from several generations of the Fishman Tribe to know that there were a total of three keys for the Thousand Year Treasure. Zhang Xueling, the rich woman, had generously given him one key, and there was another one here. Of course, knowing this in his heart, he would not admit it. After all, how could a normal person recognize the origin of the key at a glance? Steward Feng said with a smile, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you may not know the origin of this item, so let me, as an elder, explain it to you.¡± Yang Chen smiled bitterly. Was there any need for Steward Feng to explain? Once this was explained, everyone would know that the key was related to the Thousand Year Treasure, and they would probably look at him with hostile eyes. It wouldn¡¯t be easy for him to get out of this situation then. But he couldn¡¯t stop him. Steward Feng opened his mouth and said, ¡°Some of you may not know that five years ago, a golden light appeared in the northern sky. I believe everyone has some idea about it. At that time, the object that appeared in the golden light was this key.¡± ¡°Five years ago, there was indeed such an event, but the area where the golden light was born was sealed by the Three Hegemons, and the Six Sects couldn¡¯t enter.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the purpose of this key?¡± ¡°Yeah, what exactly is it for?¡± Steward Feng smiled and said, ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t be anxious. I¡¯ll explain everything one by one. The function of this key is straightforward, and I believe you¡¯ll understand as soon as you hear these four words.¡± ¡°Which four words?¡± ¡°Yes, Steward Feng, you¡¯re keeping us in suspense.¡± Steward Feng stroked his chin, and then said, ¡°Emperor¡¯s Treasure!¡± Hearing this, Mil B?ish¨¦ng sighed and secretly cursed Steward Feng as cunning and sly. ¡°What, could it be that this key is one of the three keys in the Emperor¡¯s Treasure?¡± ¡°This, this!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve guessed correctly, this is indeed one of the three Inner Area keys for the Thousand Year Treasure. This key was discovered and sealed off by our Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, and Yuanshan Sect when it first appeared in the world.¡± Steward Feng said. Hearing this, many people secretly cursed the Three Hegemon factions for their cunning; they had sealed off such news directly? Steward Feng paid no attention to what others were thinking, and lazily said, ¡°We, the three factions, discussed and argued with each other, and in the end, there was no result. Then, seeing that continuing to argue would be fruitless, we came up with a compromise. The method was to implement this Genius Selection Competition. This key should not belong only to Beishan Main City, and not just to the Three Hegemons, but should be something that anyone can have a chance to obtain.¡± ¡°Therefore, the three factions agreed to use this key as the reward for the first place in the Genius Selection Competition! Whoever gets first place will get this reward!¡± Steward Feng spoke righteously, but the people on the viewing platform were not fools. What nonsense about it being something that anyone should have a chance to obtain. Every Genius Selection Competition was won by one of the Three Hegemons. Even if there were some dark horses, they might be like Yang Chen and be swayed by one of the Three Hegemons midway through. So, it was almost impossible for the Six Sects and loose cultivators to take the first place. Even if they did and got the key, would the Three Hegemons let it go easily? The meaning can be easily understood. In the end, the Three Hegemons didn¡¯t come to a conclusion after fighting non-stop. Realizing that it would be fruitless, they set new rules. Whichever faction¡¯s genius could win the first place in the Genius Selection Competition would get the key, and then they could claim a good reputation for jointly preparing the rewards by the three factions. This was also the reason why Mb B?ish¨¦ng and Yang Chen cursed Steward Feng in their hearts. Why? Because if Steward Feng hadn¡¯t explained, no one would have known that this was the Inner Area key for the Thousand Year Treasure. But now, as Feng had explained, everyone knew. Steward Feng was indeed aiming for this. At the moment, since he couldn¡¯t get the key, he naturally wanted to turn this treasure into a hot potato, so he could deliver it to Yang Chen and the Yuanshan Sect, causing them some trouble. Not only the forces from Beishan Main City, but also those from other regions would likely target the Yuanshan Sect. Ants could kill an elephant, and although the Yuanshan Sect was powerful, dealing with numerous minor sects and forces would still be a headache. By then, they could intervene, and it would be uncertain who the key would ultimately belong to. Steward Feng let out a chuckle and said righteously, ¡°Yang Chen, this key is extremely precious. You must keep it safe and don¡¯t let it be stolen by someone with malicious intentions.¡± This last sentence was laden with implications. Yang Chen wanted to curse his mother, but there was nothing he could do. Even if he was unwilling, there was no reason for him not to accept the key. He reached out to catch the key and slowly put it into his Storage Bag.. Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Chapter 345: Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure! 1 Chapter 348: Chapter 345: Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure! 1 Translator: 549690339 In an instant, a pair of blazing eyes fell on Yang Chen, their intentions of acting inappropriately now more apparent than ever. This key involved the Thousand Year Treasure, the value of which was self-evident. Everyone was well aware of what the Thousand Year Treasure was. And this key was very likely a divine object that could lead to the Great Emperor¡¯s inheritance. The Great Emperor¡¯s inheritance¡­ When it came to the two words ¡°Great Emperor,¡± everyone¡¯s heart was moved. Even if Yang Chen did not look, he knew that there were fiery eyes fixed on him, and he was now holding a hot potato. If he couldn¡¯t weigh the situation well, he might end up inviting disaster on himself at any time. Not to mention those insignificant little fish, even the two giants of Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City presumably would not simply let the key stay with him this kindly. However, his current status was extraordinary as the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, so anyone who wanted to deal with him would need to weigh the situation carefully. Thinking to himself, Yang Chen still showed enough spirit, even if he knew that Steward Feng deliberately made the situation dirty and troublesome, he still bowed his hand: ¡°Thank you, Elder Feng.¡± Steward Feng squinted his eyes, watching Yang Chen calm and composed, and thought to himself that this kid was really a greenhorn who hadn¡¯t realized that he had taken over a hot potato that could cost his life at any time. Thinking about it, Steward Feng coughed twice and said with hands behind his back: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, since you¡¯ve accepted the key, the next step is to go to the Arms Pavilion to choose a Spirit Weapon. I wonder when you plan to go?¡± ¡°We can go now.¡± Yang Chen exchanged glances with Mil B?ish¨¦ng, and since Mb B?ish¨¦ng had no objections, he naturally agreed directly. He was also very curious about what kind of Spirit Weapons were stored in the Arms Pavilion of Beishan Main City. Steward Feng did not dawdle. Since the rules for the championship were set, he had to take Yang Chen to the Arms Pavilion. In just an instant, Steward Feng led Yang Chen to the door of a magnificent and grand palace. ¡°Steward Feng.¡± ¡°Steward Feng!¡± Various members of Beishan Main City greeted him respectfully. Leaving other things aside, as a powerful True Martial Realm martial artist, Steward Feng¡¯s status in Beishan Main City was quite remarkable. Steward Feng quite enjoyed this respect, and now he led the way with a smile, saying: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, here is the Arms Pavilion.¡± Yang Chen glanced at the magnificent palace, and above it were two large characters ¡°Arms Pavilion.¡± Although he hadn¡¯t entered yet, he could already sense the meticulous prohibition forces within, knowing that this Arms Pavilion was no ordinary place and not just anyone could explore it. Meanwhile, Feng Steward acted as a guide, laughing aloud, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you have the chance to choose three Spirit Weapons. Don¡¯t be stingy and don¡¯t worry. In our Beishan Main City¡¯s Arms Pavilion, everything is a Spirit Weapon, and there are no inferior items.¡± Upon entering the Arms Pavilion, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes swept across the area, and he was truly amazed by the sight before him. The place was filled with Spirit Weapons, layer upon layer like waves, showing the astonishing wealth of Beishan Main City. The aura emitted by the Spirit Weapons varied in strength, making the selection process quite delicate, as discerning the rarity and strength of the Spirit Weapons was by no means an easy task. Yang Chen asked out of curiosity, ¡°Steward Feng, are there any treasures more valuable than Spirit Weapons in Beishan Main City¡¯s Arms Pavilion? ¡°Hehe, who knows.¡± Steward Feng twisted his neck, not intending to give any reliable information. Yang Chen squinted his eyes, knowing that hoping for Feng Steward¡¯s help was not an option. As a guide, if Yang Chen were from Beishan Main City, Steward Feng would not mind guiding him on which Spirit Weapon to choose, but since he was not from Beishan Main City, asking Steward Feng further would result in him not giving any advice. However, with his abilities, discerning the strengths and weaknesses of Spirit Weapons naturally did not require Feng Steward¡¯s guidance. What he was actually more curious about was whether there were any ¡°Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures¡± more valuable than Spirit Weapons stored in the Arms Pavilion!Yes, Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. Why is this spiritual tool called the spiritual tool? That¡¯s because the spiritual tool has a spirit. There are two types of spiritual tools¡ªInnate Spirit Weapon and Acquired Spirit Weapon. Innate Spirit Weapons are born from the heavens, Acquired Spirit Weapons are created by man. Both possess spirits of varying strengths, but the difference is not significant. Therefore, human martial artists don¡¯t pay much attention to the distinction between Innate and Acquired Spirit Weapons, simply calling them spiritual tools. Besides Innate and Acquired Spirit Weapons, there is yet another type of spiritual tool named ¡°Mysterious Heavenly¡±. Mysterious Heavenly relies entirely on the word ¡°Mysterious¡±. Such a spiritual tool possesses immense spiritual energy, and contains countless prohibition forces. It¡¯s profound and far superior to ordinary spiritual tools, hence it¡¯s called the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Weapon, or Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. These treasures, in the truest sense, are extremely rare. Even in the True Martial Realm, it¡¯s difficult to possess one. Beishan Main City, no matter how generous, would not place a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure in the Arms Pavilion. With this thought, Yang Chen smiled wryly, admitting to himself that he was overthinking and quickly turned his attention to something else, making a light sound of surprise. ¡°This short dagger¡­.¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes. ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, have you set your sights on this short dagger?¡± Steward Feng chuckled. Yang Chen didn¡¯t reply, gazing at the purple dagger, his mind buzzing with thoughts. To be honest, the dagger was just an ordinary one¡ªit was the lowest grade of spiritual tools. However, what caught his attention more was that the dagger had some relation to his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. As he looked at the purple dagger, the spirit of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear within his Storage Bag began shaking, seeming as if a starving husband had met his wife. He had never experienced anything like this before. ¡°Strange.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. Indeed, it was strange. To prevent Steward Feng from noticing anything, Yang Chen casually played with the dagger, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll take this short dagger.¡± ¡°Ha ha, young friend Yang Chen has a discerning eye. This short dagger is a treasure that cannot be found easily.¡± Steward Feng spoke highly of the dagger, while inwardly laughing to himself. He thought Yang Chen was simply too foolish, having only three chances and settling for the worst lower-grade spiritual tool. Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, calmly asking, ¡°Elder Feng, with this short dagger chosen, am I left with only two opportunities?¡± ¡°That¡¯s correct,¡± Steward Feng replied. ¡°What if I gift these remaining two chances to you, Steward Feng? What do you think?¡± Yang Chen suddenly changed the subject. Steward Feng¡¯s expression changed, ¡°Yang Chen, what are you trying to do?¡± ¡°Nothing, I just want to show my respect to Elder Feng.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone was as amiable as ever, making it even more difficult for anyone to guess his intentions. I no longer want to explain why I¡¯ve occasionally had fewer updates recently as I¡¯ve already explained multiple times. Even though I¡¯m now exercising daily, I still update four chapters instead of five, which isn¡¯t a significant difference. In fact, I will still update five today! As for the sudden increase in updates, there hasn¡¯t been a set date. Now that my health has improved, I¡¯ve decided on a date- either the 26th or 27th of this month. I¡¯ll be on a frenzied burst, releasing at least twenty chapters.. Stay tuned! Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Chapter 346: Taking Care of Liaocheng_l Chapter 349: Chapter 346: Taking Care of Liaocheng_l Translator: 549690339 In Beishan Main City, Steward Feng appeared to be a high-ranking official, but in reality, there were only one or two people in Beishan Main City who could truly make decisions. And Steward Feng was definitely not one of them. Yang Chen noticed this because Steward Feng had been glancing in a particular direction since he entered the Arms Pavilion. Although he didn¡¯t know what treasure Steward Feng was looking at or had his eye on, he knew that there must be something inside the pavilion that had caught Steward Feng¡¯s interest. Moreover, it didn¡¯t seem easy for Steward Feng to obtain the treasure, or else why would he just sit there and do nothing? Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what the treasure was or why it was so sought after. What mattered to him was Steward Feng¡¯s attitude. As expected, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Steward Feng¡¯s tone turned cold: ¡°Yang Chen, are you sure you want to give me the remaining two chances? Do you know what this means? You are giving up the opportunity to choose two Spirit Weapons.¡± If he could, Yang Chen would not want to give this opportunity to Steward Feng. After all, he and Steward Feng were not close, and just now, Steward Feng had greatly taken advantage of him with the Thousand-year Treasure Key incident. Yang Chen was already keeping his cool by not turning against Steward Feng. However, he had no choice since Steward Feng had a higher Martial Arts Cultivation level, and it wasn¡¯t necessary to provoke him further. ¡°Of course, Elder Feng. When it comes to treasures, if you bite off more than you can chew, you won¡¯t be able to savor them. Besides, with my limited vision, I can¡¯t tell which of these Spirit Weapons is a true gem. Instead of that, why not give the opportunity to Elder Feng?¡± Yang Chen chuckled. Indeed, there is a hierarchy among Spirit Weapons. However, Steward Feng didn¡¯t believe Yang Chen¡¯s words. He squinted: ¡°Yang Chen, there¡¯s no need to be roundabout, just speak your mind. Haha, you are right. There is a treasure in the Arms Pavilion that I desire. But you wouldn¡¯t just give up your selection rights for nothing, would you?¡± ¡°Of course not, Elder Feng¡¯s wisdom is unparalleled.¡± Yang Chen smoothly flattered Elder Feng. He was joking, there¡¯s no way he would give up his rights to choose two Spirit Weapons for free. Steward Feng¡¯s voice grew colder: ¡°Tell me what you want quickly.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t beat around the bush and quickly said: ¡°It¡¯s simple, I¡¯m from Liaocheng and I represent Liaocheng. Since I represent the city and performed well in the battle, shouldn¡¯t Beishan Main City show some favor to Liaocheng?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Steward Feng said. ¡°However¡­ Since I did not join Beishan Main City, this favor will only be in name.¡± Steward Feng raised his eyebrows, finding it even more difficult to read the young man in front of him. How could Yang Chen, who appears to be young, have such a sharp mind and see things so clearly? Thinking of this, Steward Feng rubbed his forehead: ¡°You have a clear vision. If you were to join Beishan Main City and represent Liaocheng, we would naturally be more than willing to take care of Liaocheng. However, considering that you have not joined Beishan Main City, why should we take care of Liaocheng?¡± ¡°Well, now I am asking Elder Feng to take care of Liaocheng, am I not?¡± Yang Chen chuckled. Steward Feng suddenly realized: ¡°So you are using your two chances to choose Spirit Weapons just to have me take care of Liaocheng?¡± Is this Yang Chen truly simple-minded or just pretending to be? It makes a big difference. The value of Spirit Weapons varies greatly. Sometimes, one precious Spirit Weapon can be worth dozens or even hundreds of ordinary ones. For example, the two Spirit Weapons Yang Chen held, boots and a Heart-Protecting Mirror, could easily be obtained from Yuanshan Sect. However, these were very common Spirit Weapons, known as Lower-Level Spiritual Instruments. But above Lower-Level Spiritual Instruments are Middle -Level Spiritual Instruments, Upper-Level Spiritual Instruments, and Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments! If it were a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument, then it would be a different story. And in this Arms Pavilion, there were indeed some very precious Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments. If Yang Chen went to choose, he might be able to pick a very valuable treasure. If he were to choose a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument, Yang Chen would be set! But Yang Chen gave up his chances! Hearing Steward Feng¡¯s words, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°To be precise, it is to take care of Liaocheng City Lord Mansion!¡± He had received much care from Liaocheng City Lord Mansion, especially from his brother, Jin Cheng. It would be very difficult for them to meet again in the future once he joined Yuanshan Sect. But he could not forget the affection from the past, so to some extent, he was definitely going to help Liaocheng City Lord Mansion with their plans. Giving up the two chances seemed like a big loss, but how could he satisfy Steward Feng without doing so? Steward Feng squinted his eyes: ¡°Alright, I promise you. For your two chances, I will definitely take extra care of the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion in the future.¡± Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t think highly of Steward Feng¡¯s character, given his True Martial Realm cultivation level, taking care of Liaocheng City Lord Mansion would be a simple task after being placated. He would definitely help. With that thought in mind, Yang Chen bowed his hand: ¡°Elder Feng, you can choose your treasure now.¡± ¡°No, no, no, you choose, then give it to me after,¡± Feng Jingang said with a cunning smile. Yang Chen laughed. Steward Feng was indeed very cunning. It seemed that there were clear rules in Beishan Main City that the Spirit Weapons in the Arms Pavilion were not to be used. There must be a prohibition inside that monitored Steward Feng¡¯s actions here. But in light of that, Steward Feng was clearly looking for a loophole, allowing Yang Chen to choose and then give the Spirit Weapon to him so that he could do so without using the Spirit Weapons from the Arms Pavilion. Yang Chen knew the tricks Steward Feng had up his sleeve but said nothing, and simply asked, ¡°Which treasure does Elder Feng want to choose?¡± ¡°Go forward ten steps, count twelve from the left, and choose that shovel.¡± Steward Feng said, appearing serious but Yang Chen had already detected an undercurrent of excitement in his tone. Following Steward Feng¡¯s instructions, Yang Chen took ten steps forward and quickly found the treasure. Looking at the shovel, Yang chen marveled at Steward Feng¡¯s choice. The treasure he had chosen was truly unique, looking like a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument, which he must have had his eyes on for quite some time. Of course, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind at this point. He picked up the treasure and handed it directly to Steward Feng. Steward Feng couldn¡¯t contain his grin and immediately urged Yang Chen to choose the second treasure. When they finally left the Arms Pavilion, Steward Feng¡¯s face was beaming: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, rest assured, I will take good care of Liaocheng City Lord Mansion.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder Feng.¡± Yang Chen said.. Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Chapter 347: Causing Trouble for Several Female Disciples_l Chapter 350: Chapter 347: Causing Trouble for Several Female Disciples_l Translator: 549690339 Seeing Yang Chen so pleased, Administrator Feng found him more and more likable. It was effortless to deal with smart people like him. In his happiness, Administrator Feng almost forgot the main point. Suddenly remembering, he patted his head and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, I almost forgot. Remember, in thirty days, come to our Beishan Main City. I will personally receive you and take you to the Trial Tower.¡± ¡°Understood,¡± Yang Chen replied. Administrator Feng seemed quite satisfied. After just a few words, he left with a chuckle. Yang Chen quickly found the Yuanshan Sect team and returned with them to the Yuanshan Sect. On the way back to the Yuanshan Sect, the team was vast and consisted of over a thousand people from both the Outer and Inner Sect. In fact, the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s team was larger than that of the Ziyang Sect and other sects, but people only paid attention to a few outstanding geniuses, completely ignoring the rest. As the young sect leader, Yang Chen naturally couldn¡¯t avoid being surrounded by some enthusiastic younger disciples. There were always people trying to curry favor everywhere. Along the way, many Outer and Inner Sect disciples greeted Yang Chen warmly. Especially those pretty female disciples of the Yuanshan Sect, who were flirting with him and trying to allure him into their arms, even being willing to strip their clothes for him. But this wasn¡¯t surprising at all. Whether it was inner or outer sect female disciples, their prospects were limited. No matter how powerful they became in the future, they would only become elders of the Yuanshan Sect. Being an elder in the Yuanshan Sect might seem glamorous, but in reality, the Yuanshan Sect wouldn¡¯t treat a Yuan Martial Realm disciple without much potential. However, Yang Chen was different. As the young sect leader, he was an essential focus of the Yuanshan Sect. Even if he struggled in the future, he would still be much more powerful than an ordinary elder. If they could climb up the ladder and even marry Yang Chen, their lives would undoubtedly be enjoyable. Unfortunately, Yang Chen had exceptional self-control and wasn¡¯t easily lured by these girls. He didn¡¯t pay attention to their chattery and flattery at all. Ever since Yang Chen had met Zhang Xue Lian, he felt that other women couldn¡¯t compare to her. Eventually, Yang Chen outright rejected those trying to please him and didn¡¯t plan on meeting them again. It¡¯s always been like this; people love to add icing on the cake. If he didn¡¯t have his current status, who would even bother greeting him? On the second day of their return journey, Yang Chen sought out Mil B?ish¨¦ng. Nowadays, when Yang Chen entered the carriage pulled by three ¡®Elephant-Horse Demonic Beasts,¡¯ he respectfully said, ¡°Greetings, Sect Leader!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, how have you been getting along with the elders and disciples of the Yuanshan Sect recently?¡± Mil B?ish¨¦ng asked with a smile. Yang Chen replied, ¡°The senior brothers have been very kind and caring, so my interaction has been pleasant.¡± How could they not be kind? If he was slightly less reserved, they would have been even kinder and more caring. Mb B?ish¨¦ng, a seasoned and wise man, must have known about Yang Chen¡¯s popularity among the team. He kindly said, ¡°The Yuanshan Sect has plenty of beautiful girls, each with some talent. With your current status, you can choose any of them. I believe they wouldn¡¯t reject you.¡± He didn¡¯t mind Yang Chen taking advantage of the female disciples of the Yuanshan Sect because those female disciples would love it. Yang Chen could tell. Mb B?ish¨¦ng must be pleased. By tying Yang Chen to the female disciples of the Yuanshan Sect, Mb B?ish¨¦ng would ensure Yang Chen remained as the young sect leader, unable to escape. However, since he joined the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen had no other thoughts. He said, ¡°Sect Leader, I came here to discuss the issue of the Treasure Key.¡± ¡°Oh, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Mtl B?ish¨¦ng kindly inquired. ¡°Well, this Treasure Key should naturally be given to you,¡± Yang Chen said. Mb B?ish¨¦ng waved his hand and laughed, ¡°For me? I don¡¯t want it. It¡¯s something you obtained. Why should I take it?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback by this response. Yang Chen hadn¡¯t expected Mtl B?ish¨¦ng to refuse to take the key. After all, the three hegemonic forces had fought each other bloody for it, so it seemed only natural that Mil B?ish¨¦ng would want it. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s confusion, Mtl B?ish¨¦ng calmly explained with a warm smile, ¡°Yang Chen, you are usually smart. Why can¡¯t you understand this? You must have heard about the Thousand Year Treasure, right? What use do I have for the Treasure Key? I am past the age limit, and I cannot enter the secret realm of the Thousand Year Treasure at my True Martial Realm cultivation. What use would the key have in my hands? It should go to our sect¡¯s talented disciples.¡± ¡°Who is the most talented person in our sect? At the moment, there are talented people aged between twenty and thirty in the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm at the Yuanshan Sect. You are not yet the strongest. However, I think you are the most suitable.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by ML¡¯] B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s words. Indeed, the Yuanshan Sect had more than one batch of geniuses. There were several age groups to choose from, including Yang Chen¡¯s teenage peers, those in their twenties, and those in their thirties. This is why Mtl B?ish¨¦ng was courageous and bold in selecting him as the young sect leader, even though Yang Chen wasn¡¯t the most obvious candidate within the sect. In reality, most people would not dare choose him without seeing his Innate Divine Body. Yang Chen, baffled, asked, ¡°Sect Leader, why do you think I am the right fit?¡± ¡°Because you are not stupid,¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng kindly replied. ¡°Doesn¡¯t being clever seem like a thin condition? In practice, few people can manage to be smart. There are just too few. Most importantly, you obtained this key by winning the championship, so no one will object to you having it. If I were to give it to someone else, that might not be the case. I don¡¯t want to see them fighting again.¡± Having the key was a big deal, as it meant having the opportunity to enter the inner area of the treasure. Yang Chen knew this very well. On further inspection, Mb B?ish¨¦ng genuinely had a long-term vision, while Yang Chen seemed to have been a bit short-sighted. Mb B?ish¨¦ng continued with a hearty laugh: ¡°So Yang Chen, keep the key. We will soon be at the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s mountain gate. When you enter the gate, you must not be polite. Besides the Supreme Elders, you are now the young sect leader of this sect. You can do whatever you want and command whoever you please. If you feel aggrieved, this Young Sect Leader¡¯s Token is your best protection! If that doesn¡¯t work, just ask me for help..¡± Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Chapter 348: I Am More Beautiful Than Her 1 Chapter 351: Chapter 348: I Am More Beautiful Than Her 1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen held the token, pondering Mu Bai Sheng¡¯s words, feeling both amused and helpless. Besides those eccentric senior elders with high status, provoking trouble at will¡­ No, Mu Bai Sheng really trusted him. To speak so boldly, what if he were a troublemaker? Then with this token, wouldn¡¯t it cause a big mess? But he knew that Mu Bai Sheng must have deeper meaning behind his words. Not long after, Yang Chen left. Mu Bai Sheng watched the direction where Yang Chen was heading, remaining silent. After a while, he had a faint smile on his face. The words he had said to Yang Chen were indeed well thought out. He truly wasn¡¯t afraid of Yang Chen causing trouble. If he was, he wouldn¡¯t have given Yang Chen the token. Most importantly, as the Young Sect Master, if Yang Chen couldn¡¯t even cause some trouble, what¡¯s the point of being a Young Master? Being in a high position should come with some troublemaking privileges; otherwise, people would eventually get sick of it. Moreover, upon arriving at Yuanshan Sect, as the Young Sect Master¡¯s first arrival there, it would be impossible not to cause any trouble at all. However, these matters were no longer his concern, as within the Yuanshan Sect, he had the ability to control even the most significant mess. And so, the team took three days to finally return to the Yuanshan Sect. Compared to Yanhua Pool¡¯s mountain gate, Yuanshan Sect¡¯s gate was less serene and beautiful, but more majestic. At first glance, one could clearly see a gigantic lion head above the gate. The awe-inspiring statue, combined with the layers of astonishing energy waves emanating from within the sect, meant that outsiders entering the mountain gate could immediately feel the terrifying strength of the Yuanshan Sect. Soon, the team entered the Sect one after another. As soon as Yang Chen left the team, some senior and junior brothers hurried over to him with ingratiating smiles. It wasn¡¯t difficult to guess their intentions. ¡°Young Sect Master, as you just entered the sect, you don¡¯t have a place to rest and cultivate yet. I, as your senior brother, have been in the sect for some time now. If you say the word, I¡¯ll arrange it for you.¡± ¡°Step aside, let me help you with the arrangement, Young Master.¡± ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ll do it! I¡¯m familiar with this place!¡± Yang Chen looked at these men and women, the senior and junior brothers and sisters, with an expression of amusement. It could be expected for the brothers, but for the sisters to be so forward, showing off their chests and backs, as if they were all telling Yang Chen clearly that they could be favored by him anytime he wanted. This left Yang Chen feeling helplessly resigned. He initially intended to pick a brother as his guide, just to avoid the sisters¡¯ clinginess. But as he looked closely, he suddenly changed his mind, locating a 22 or 23 -year-old senior sister, and asked directly, ¡°What¡¯s your name? ¡°My name is Ruan Yunqing!¡± Hearing that Yang Chen chose her, the girl was both surprised and flustered, hurriedly replying. With a calm demeanor, Yang Chen said, ¡°Senior Sister Ruan, then you will be my guide.¡± ¡°Ah, really?¡± Ruan Yunqing was so excited she couldn¡¯t stand still. It took her a while to come to her senses and quickly said, ¡°Young Master, please follow me, I will serve you well.¡± Her pretty face was flushed, looking as if she was ready to be favored by Yang Chen any moment. Even the word ¡°serve¡± was used, which indicated that her life in the Yuanshan Sect wasn¡¯t all that pleasant. Yet Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were narrowed, his expression remained unchanged, but it wasn¡¯t hard to see that he was contemplating something deep within. Choosing Ruan Yunqing as his guide was not an easy decision for him. However, the other senior and junior brothers and sisters didn¡¯t think so. Watching Yang Chen choosing Ruan Yunqing, they felt regretful. ¡°Alas, indeed women have an advantage!¡± ¡°Why choose Ruan Yunqing? Am I not prettier than her?¡± ¡°Now that the Young Master has chosen Ruan Yunqing, after finding a residence later, he will surely favor her. Even if it¡¯s just one-night romance, given his status, Ruan Yunqing will surely benefit greatly. Tsk, Ruan Yunqing wasn¡¯t much better than us before, but now she¡¯s achieved success overnight. Why don¡¯t we have such luck?¡± At this moment, Yang Chen and Ruan Yunqing were leisurely asking, ¡°It¡¯s my first time at Yuanshan Sect, as you know. I don¡¯t know much about it, so let¡¯s start with the living quarters, and you can explain it to me in detail.¡± ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s simple. Do you see the hundreds of peak heads and the six big mountains up ahead?¡± Ruan Yunqing said softly. ¡°Oh, yes, I see them,¡± Yang Chen responded with his hands behind his back. Ruan Yunqing gently explained, ¡°These six big mountains are the dwelling places for the elder disciples of Yuanshan Sect. The easternmost region with thin spiritual energy is the residence for the Outer Sect Disciples. Towards the south are the Inner Disciples, followed by Elders and Elite Disciples.¡± ¡°What about those hundreds of peak heads?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. Ruan Yunqing flicked her long hair, deliberately showing off her beauty in front of Yang Chen. She spoke softly, ¡°Those hundreds of mountain peaks are the dwellings for Supreme Elders and other high-level officials in the Sect. They are the concentration of spiritual energy in the entire Yuanshan Sect. The higher the mountain peak, the higher the status it represents.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself, ¡°Where should I reside then?¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re joking. With your status, at least you should stay in the top 50 of those hundreds of peak heads,¡± Ruan Yunqing said coquettishly, her heart full of envy. Residing in those hundreds of mountain peaks was her lifelong dream. Legend had it that the hundreds of mountain peaks were like Paradise. There was only one person living in such a vast area of a mountain peak. Wouldn¡¯t that be delightful? And Yang Chen could change her destiny at any time. However, Yang Chen remained indifferent, calmly saying, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s go and take a look inside the hundred peaks.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll summon the flying crane now!¡± Ruan Yunqing hurried off in a small sprint. In a short while, a crane-like demonic beast with a strength of the 2nd or 3rd Rank of Spirit Martial Realm flew over with Ruan Yunqing onboard. Ruan Yunqing explained, ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m not allowed to fly within the sect because of my status. You are permitted to, but I can¡¯t take you to the hundred peaks. I need to ride the flying crane; otherwise, if the Law Enforcement Elder in the sect sees me, I¡¯ll be punished.¡± Rules were fundamental to any organization. Yang Chen could understand these sect¡¯s rules. He waved his hand, ¡°Just ride the flying crane then. Since I can fly within the sect, let¡¯s go.¡± Ruan Yunqing nodded repeatedly, riding the flying crane and flying with Yang Chen into the sky.. Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Chapter 349: Plotting Harm_1 Chapter 352: Chapter 349: Plotting Harm_1 Translator: 549690339 Out of hundreds of high peaks, there were naturally some unclaimed ones. The high-level members of Yuanshan Sect with status and positions could easily take over these unclaimed peaks and turn them into their own ¡°Peak Land.¡± With status and strength, it was only natural to enjoy such privileges. Similarly, without status or strength, no one would venture here, for fear of being discovered and summarily executed. As the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t hold back from claiming a peak. He and Ruan Yunqing arrived at the peak, and at first glance, it was overgrown with weeds. But the spiritual energy was indeed abundant. With some renovations, it would undoubtedly become a paradise! ¡°Senior Sister Ruan, what¡¯s the name of this peak?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. ¡°Young Sect Master, this peak is named Feitian Peak!¡± Ruan Yunqing replied respectfully. ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, planning secretly in his heart. Ruan Yunqing, afraid of offending Yang Chen, hurriedly said, ¡°Young Master, please follow me. There is a Cave Mansion on this Feitian Peak.¡± ¡°Oh? Show me.¡± Yang Chen followed with his hands behind his back. In the blink of an eye, their view changed, and Yang Chen and Ruan Yunqing arrived at a Cave Mansion on Feitian Peak. The cave was neat and orderly, with a stone table and stone chairs, quite spacious. However, the surroundings were covered in dust, indicating that it had been unoccupied for a long time. This made Yang Chen ask, ¡°Has someone lived here before?¡± ¡°Responding to Young Sect Master, a Supreme Elder once resided in Feitian Peak. After the Supreme Elder passed away, Feitian Peak became an unclaimed peak.¡± Ruan Yunqing timidly explained. Her delicate expression was genuinely endearing. Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the cave mansion with a plethora of thoughts in his mind, and then his eyes were directly fixed on Ruan Yunqing. Ruan Yunqing blushed and posed herself in a way that seemed like she was willing to offer herself to Yang Chen at any time. Yang Chen did not react at all, and Ruan Yunqing hastily took a teacup from her storage bag, pouring tea right in front of Yang Chen. She then spoke gently, ¡°Young Sect Master, these tea leaves are personally planted within the sect, and having a cup will provide some aid to your cultivation. Yunqing has no other talents, so I¡¯ll just make a cup of tea for you.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Ruan Yunqing, you may go now.¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, do you need Yunqing to do anything else for you?¡± Ruan Yunqing asked disappointingly. Yang Chen slowly replied, ¡°If I need something, I¡¯ll ask for your help again.¡± ¡°Thank you so much, Young Sect Master.¡± Ruan Yunqing said excitedly. After saying that, Ruan Yunqing picked up her skirt and gracefully left, looking harmless like a pure and innocent girl. But as she turned her face away, there was a flash of unusual emotion in her eyes. Yang Chen indeed did not notice Ruan Yunqing¡¯s hidden thoughts, but as he played with the tea in his hand and watched Ruan Yunqing leave, the corner of his mouth curled up with a meaningful smile. Since he considered Ruan Yunqing as his guide, Yang Chen believed there was something extraordinary about her. In reality, she was indeed extraordinary. In what way? Holding the tea, Yang Chen carefully examined it and muttered to himself, ¡°Although this tea appears ordinary, it should provide some assistance in improving cultivation as Ruan Yunqing claims. How much does she want me to drink it? Apparently, she poured me an indifferent cup of tea, seemingly quite ordinary¡­¡± Yang Chen had absolute confidence in his judgment. Although he was not well-versed in tea, the tea was brewed with spiritual herbs and materials. In his previous life, he was familiar with the effects of such ingredients when refining pills and practicing medicine. As soon as he smelled the scent of the tea, Yang Chen knew the materials used to brew it. The tea brewed with these materials did no harm to the human body. However, to say it helped improve martial arts cultivation was an overstatement. ¡°This tea is merely an ordinary cup that clears the ears and eyes, but Ruan Yunqing insists on its mysterious effects in improving martial arts cultivation. What¡¯s her intention? The tea seems harmless at first glance.¡± Yang Chen sighed and thought of a poison that required the soul to detect. With that in mind, Yang Chen called out, ¡°Rainbow, come and help!¡± ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m here.¡± Rainbow poked her head out from the Eight Extremities Flowing River, her big eyes rolling as she asked curiously, ¡°Young Master, what happened?¡± ¡°Simple, help me use your soul to examine this cup of tea and see if there is any hidden trick inside!¡± Yang Chen shrugged. Upon hearing this, Rainbow did not hesitate. Staring at the cup of tea, she used her spiritual consciousness to investigate. After the investigation, Rainbow quickly came to a conclusion, covering her mouth and exclaiming, ¡°Young Master, the person who poured this tea has bad intentions! Inside the tea, there¡¯s a hidden red bug. If one doesn¡¯t use a high-density soul to examine it, it¡¯s challenging to see the red bug wriggling in the tea! This bug is disgusting, utterly disgusting.¡± ¡°A Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows as soon as he heard the general appearance of the bug. ¡°Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm? What¡¯s that?¡± Rainbow was puzzled. Being a member of the Fishpeople Tribe, she had extensive experience and vast inherited knowledge, but not omniscient. Coupled with Rainbow¡¯s partially awakened memories, she couldn¡¯t know about the insidious Gu Worm with her naive and unworldly personality. Yang Chen slowly explained, ¡°This Gu Worm is colorless, tasteless, and undetectable by human sight. It cannot be detected through the senses of smell or hearing either. It is perfect for slipping into tea, making people drink it unknowingly without a highly refined soul to observe. Otherwise, it¡¯s difficult to discover any tricks!¡± ¡°What happens if this Gu Worm is ingested?¡± Rainbow asked curiously. Yang Chen sighed, ¡°It¡¯s severe. This Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm has a unique effect of devouring spiritual energy. When it¡¯s in your body, the spiritual energy you absorb will be consumed by it before it can be converted into True Qi. If you fail to detect the presence of this Gu Worm, your martial arts cultivation won¡¯t progress for hundreds of years.¡± Rainbow, although na?ve and innocent, was not stupid. Realizing the implications, she exclaimed, ¡°Young Master, someone is trying to harm you!¡± Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Chapter 350: Speculations_1 Chapter 353: Chapter 350: Speculations_1 Translator: 549690339 How could Yang Chen not know that someone was trying to harm him? When Ruan Yunqing brewed a cup of tea and put the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm in it, if he really drank it and let the worm enter his body, he might fall for it. Although he was a Pill Doctor and least afraid of being poisoned in his life, he was still cautious about everything. This caution was not a random one. When he chose Ruan Yunqing, he had already noticed that something was wrong with her. What was wrong? Yang Chen was admired and surrounded by so many male and female disciples in the sect because of what? Because he was Yang Chen? That was impossible. It was because of his status and identity as the Young Sect Master. Looking at this level of status and identity, those senior sisters could even take the initiative to offer themselves to him, and let him do whatever he wanted. The root cause was his current status and identity as the Young Sect Master. So, these people were interested in his identity, not him. Most of them would show uncontrollable greed and desire when they flocked to him, not simply wanting to help him. Simply put, those senior brothers and sisters who wanted to be his guides were not so much wanting to help him as trying to get something from him. But Ruan Yunqing was different. Ruan Yunqing¡¯s eyes did not show that kind of desire and greed. If she had to say she had thirst and greed, it was more like this woman was more eager for him to choose her as his guide. It was only after observing these things that Yang Chen had a feeling of suspicion and directly chose Ruan Yunqing as his guide. From the very beginning, he never trusted Ruan Yunqing and was always on guard against her. As expected, Ruan Yunqing had no good intentions at all. This cup of tea with the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm would have been enough to ruin someone¡¯s life if it were someone else. In simple terms, if a Young Sect Master who didn¡¯t know the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way took this tea, his Martial Arts Cultivation would not be able to improve for several years, and he would not be able to convert Spiritual Energy into True Qi. By that time, the genius would directly become trash, and his status would plummet. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed by Ruan Yunqing¡¯s malicious intent, which also made him believe that it was essential to be careful no matter where he went. ¡°Young Master, who is trying to harm you?¡± Rainbow asked indignantly. ¡°On the surface, it¡¯s just an ordinary Inner Disciple.¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin. Ruan Yunqing was just a female disciple at the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, and with her over twenty years old age and Martial Arts Cultivation Level, her status in the Inner Sect was naturally ordinary. With his current identity, there were countless ways to punish Ruan Yunqing. ¡°Young Master, with your current status, isn¡¯t dealing with this Inner Disciple easy? We must not let her off lightly. Our inherited memories say that gu worms are the most malicious,¡± Rainbow said, biting her shell teeth. Although she didn¡¯t recognize the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, her memory of the worm was very clear. In this world of countless poisons, gu worm poison is the deadliest. Because the poison of gu worms is usually not lethal but torturous. If martial artists knew about this gu poison, they would be scared witless. It wouldn¡¯t kill you, but torture you. If you couldn¡¯t solve it, it could torment you for a lifetime! ¡°Let¡¯s not rush to confront Ruan Yunqing and reveal everything.¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°Young Master, why?¡± Rainbow was puzzled. ¡°This woman has even used gu worms, so hateful, can you still bear it?¡± Yang Chen smirked, ¡°Ruan Yunqing did use the gu worm, but considering her identity, she is just a small shrimp in the end. For her, even if my status falls to nothing, it wouldn¡¯t benefit her. We have no conflict of interest. There is someone else with a conflicting interest, in other words, there is a mastermind behind this. It¡¯s easy for me to go and question Ruan Yunqing now, but that would be alerting the enemy.¡± ¡°Young Master, what should we do now?¡± Rainbow asked curiously. ¡°Now¡­ naturally, we will pretend not to know anything.¡± Yang Chen looked at the tea and the demonic fire appeared in his hand. In an instant, the flames engulfed the tea and the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, leaving them both completely burned to ashes. As for the person trying to harm him, Yang Chen had some guesses, but without any evidence, he couldn¡¯t say anything. After that, Yang Chen came to the Peak Land space, wandering around and observing. Since he chose this Peak Land as his place to settle down in the Yuanshan Sect, he had to tidy up his nest. With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t idle about, waving his hand and letting the demonic fire sweep through. There were many weeds on the Peak Land, but there was no shortage of useful Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, as well as treasure lands for planting Lingcao. With the formidable power of the demonic fire, it was likely to burn everything indiscriminately, even destroying some treasures. But for Yang Chen, there was no need to worry. Because what Yang Chen was best at was Fire Control! He could control the demonic fire to get rid of the weeds and keep the treasures. In the blink of an eye, layers of demonic fire waves swept through, and the look of the Peak Land changed. From the beginning, it was full of weeds and had an unpleasant environment. Now it was neat, clean, and orderly. If anyone came here again, they would definitely treat this Peak Land as a Paradise. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction. However, this alone was not enough. To settle down this home, the most basic thing was to have a protective formation around the Peak Land to hide everything. Otherwise, it would be difficult for Rainbow and those demonic beasts to move around in this Peak Land. Therefore, guided by Rainbow, Yang Chen took out Spirit Stones, worked all night, and laid down the foundation of a Great Formation around the Peak Land. It took him one day and one night to set up a basic Great Formation that could prevent the invasion of Divine Sense. Thus, if anyone entered the Great Formation, he could detect it immediately while sitting in the center of the Formation. With his crude methods, the Formation he set up was far from perfect. The reason he set up a Formation first was to achieve a simple concealment effect and then let the Formation masters of the Fishpeople Tribe take over. The Formation masters of the Fishpeople Tribe were very extraordinary. They jumped out one by one, improving his original Formation base, and soon his half-baked Formation became exquisite and masterful. ¡°All done, Young Master, we sisters have improved the Formation. It may not be able to avoid the Divine Sense search of the True Martial Realm, but it¡¯s impossible for the Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Divine Sense to probe in. Moreover, even if the True Martial Realm tries to forcefully probe in, you can immediately find out!¡± Rainbow said with a smile. Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Chapter 351: Unparalleled Acting Skills_1 Chapter 354: Chapter 351: Unparalleled Acting Skills_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing this, Yang Chen felt relieved and was secretly amazed by the prowess of the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Formation and Secret Hide. The Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s methods were truly extraordinary. Setting up this Formation was apparently not their limit. Even so, Yang Chen was able to detect the probing of True Martial Realm experts¡¯ souls. This, of course, was a major benefit to him. With this layer of benefits, Yang Chen could now take actions within the Peak Land without fear of being discovered. For an Alchemist like him, this was essential. Moreover, he had too many secrets, and hiding them from others was a crucial step. Now that the Formation had been completed, Yang Chen clapped his hands and said, ¡°Next, it¡¯s time to transform this cave mansion.¡± ¡°Young Master, transforming the cave mansion will take some time,¡± Rainbow muttered. ¡°The rocks in the Peak Land are tough, resulting from the absorption of Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi over the years. They are far from ordinary rocks, and even a Spirit Martial Realm master would need some time to grind and carve them out.¡± ¡°Well, we have the two silly and strong Black Mountain Black Bears, don¡¯t we?¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily. ¡°With these two brothers, what can carving out a cave mansion count for?¡± Indeed, carving and excavating a cave mansion was a labor-intensive task. However, with the Black Mountain Black Bears¡¯ exceptional strength, it was an entirely different matter. As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. The Fishpeople tribe, Yang Chen, the Golden Claw Python, and the two Black Bear brothers all worked together. Though the Peak Land and caves were not small, they managed to make it look orderly. After the cave had been carved out, Yang Chen tidied up the place, then sat down on the prepared bed and began to meditate. After a short period of cultivation, Yang Chen abruptly opened his eyes and took out the short dagger he had acquired from the Arms Pavilion in Beishan Main City. He had the privilege to select three Spirit Weapons from the Arms Pavilion. However, the Spirit Weapons in the Arms Pavilion were not very attractive to Yang Chen. Moreover, since he had been well taken care of in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Liaocheng, he gave up the two opportunities to choose and instead received a promise from Steward Feng for continued assistance in the future. For Yang Chen, it was a profitable deal. As he had said, the Spirit Weapons from the Arms Pavilion were not very alluring. Nevertheless, he was very curious about this short dagger. Now, as he held the dagger, looking it over from left to right revealed nothing. However, when the dagger appeared, the previously calm Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear suddenly began to shake violently. As the holder of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, Yang Chen could clearly feel the unrest within the Spear Spirit. Yang Chen scratched his chin, lost in thought. How bizarre. What connection did the short dagger have with the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear? As the thought emerged, Yang Chen suddenly slapped his forehead: ¡°Why didn¡¯t I think of that? Since there¡¯s a connection between the two, why don¡¯t I just bring out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear?¡± With that thought, Yang Chen hastily took the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear from his Storage Bag. As the short dagger and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear came close, the vibration from the Spear Spirit grew even more intense. Yang Chen could hardly control it and could not predict what would happen next. ¡°Huh, strange, really strange!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but murmur. ¡°The color of this short dagger is exactly the same as the tip of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.¡± As he said this, Yang Chen suddenly paused, as if he had thought of something. Spear tip? Yeah. At first glance, this short dagger doesn¡¯t seem like much, but upon closer inspection, isn¡¯t it exactly the same as the tip of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear? No, it¡¯s not exactly the same! Yang Chen took a deep breath. If the tip of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear is removed separately, Yang Chen is certain that it definitely wouldn¡¯t be considered a Spirit Weapon. But this purple short dagger is different. When Yang Chen originally found this item in the Arms Pavilion, it was placed there as a Spirit Weapon. Although the dagger is not very eye-catching, one thing is certain ¨C it¡¯s a Spirit Weapon. Yang Chen confirmed it again, and there was no mistake. This short dagger is indeed a Spirit Weapon. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think deeply as he held the dagger in his hands: ¡°Could this short dagger be the real tip of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear? The current tip is just an ordinary object? According to the various tremors of the spear spirit, the short dagger is clearly closely related to the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s like what I¡¯ve guessed, the two Spirit Weapons were originally one but were separated later on¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered, and doubts flooded his mind. He knew that there must be some secrets hidden within the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. ¡°In order to explore this secret, the prerequisite is to find several Master Refiners and find a way to replace the tip of the spear with this short dagger,¡± Yang Chen thought, putting both items into his Storage Bag. Although the Fishpeople Tribe is also proficient in artifact refining, the limited amount of awakened inheritance memory has not allowed them to fully explore this field. Hence, Yang Chen had to rely on the Master Refiners. For the matter of Master Refiners, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t too worried. The Yuanshan Sect belongs to one of the Three Hegemons, and the Weapon Refining field is also covered within the sect, albeit to a lesser extent. However, perhaps some Master Refiners are skilled in this aspect. But for Yang Chen to change the tip of the spear, he doesn¡¯t need an extremely high level of refining expertise. The troublesome part is keeping it a secret. It would be better not to let the secret of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear be leaked out. With this in mind, Yang Chen went to find Ruan Yunqing on the second day, intending to inquire about the situation regarding Artifact Refining in the Yuanshan Sect. As for the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm Tea from yesterday, Yang Chen remained silent, as if he had no suspicions about the tea at all. Ruan Yunqing has now been called by Yang Chen and spoke in a tender voice without revealing any flaws: ¡°Young Sect Master, what do you plan to do today?¡± Seeing Yang Chen coming to Ruan Yunqing again today, the disciples in the sect couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated. ¡°Aye, judging by this situation, the Young Sect Master must have favored Ruan Yunqing last night. Look at how radiant she looks. She will enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of her life.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t the Young Sect Master choose me?¡± ¡°Ruan Yunqing is really lucky.¡± Many people were discussing it in their hearts. Looking at the glory of the Young Sect Master, who wouldn¡¯t want to have a share of it? Yang Chen had no time to think about what these people were thinking. He lowered his head and glanced at Ruan Yunqing. She immediately shyly lowered her head, not daring to look at him. This made Yang Chen secretly narrow his eyes, thinking that Ruan Yunqing¡¯s acting skills were really good. Just by looking at her, she could remain so calm. Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Chapter 352: Refining Tool Hall_1 Chapter 355: Chapter 352: Refining Tool Hall_1 Translator: 549690339 He hadn¡¯t planned to disturb things yet, but rather found it interesting. It was evident that Ruan Yunqing was an excellent actor, and the one behind him, trying to harm him, was likely a tricky figure. The difficulty of the opponent aroused Yang Chen¡¯s interest. No problem, since you want to play, he would accompany you to the end. He wanted to see who was trying to harm him. With that in mind, Yang Chen walked forward with his hands behind his back, calmly saying, ¡°I want to ask about some artifact refining matters.¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, if you want to know about artifact refining, you must go to the Refining Tool Hall. In our * *, we have set up separate halls for things like artifact refining and alchemy. The disciples in the Refining Tool Hall are all focused on artifact refining, but most of them are Outer Sect Disciples and Elders, with no particular status. If you go there, I¡¯m sure they will feel like they are in the presence of an immortal, someone they can only dream of meeting.¡± Compared to yesterday, Ruan Yunqing seemed much more open and fluent in his speech. Everything seemed normal, and there was nothing that could be found to be out of place. Upon hearing Ruan Yunqing¡¯s words, Yang Chen nodded. ¡°I have been interested in artifact refining for a long time. Since our Yuanshan Sect has a Refining Tool Hall, I will take the opportunity to go and see it.¡± Ruan Yunqing wouldn¡¯t deceive him in this regard. After all, with his superb acting skills, if it were just a verbal deception that could be easily verified, he would be overestimating Ruan Yunqing. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts, Ruan Yunqing suddenly asked, ¡°Young Sect Master, did you enjoy the tea I brewed for you yesterday? I specifically learned the skill of tea brewing for this. If you like it, I can make it for you anytime.¡± At the end of his words, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He wondered how long Ruan Yunqing could keep this up, but it seemed he couldn¡¯t help but ask these questions. Prepare the tea for him anytime? Ruan Yunqing was clearly trying to find out if he had drunk that tea yesterday. Thinking about this, Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth and said in a calm manner, ¡°The tea tasted good. If you have time, please help me brew a few more cups.¡± Hearing this, Ruan Yunqing¡¯s eyes flashed with joy, but it was unclear whether he was happy because his plot had succeeded or because he could make tea for Yang Chen. Yang Chen led Ruan Yunqing around for a while and leisurely returned to the Peak Land only after a long time. It wasn¡¯t until he returned to the Peak Land and waited until evening that Yang Chen quietly sneaked out of it. After looking around and finding no one, he disappeared without a trace in an instant. When he reappeared, Yang Chen was in the Refining Tool Hall. The Yuanshan Sect was neither big nor small, but with the abilities of a partner like the Fishpeople Tribe, who had such a powerful soul, finding the Refining Tool Hall within the sect was not difficult. There were only two Body Refining Realm disciples guarding the Refining Tool Hall. One was watching the door while yawning, and the security could be said to be quite poor. This wasn¡¯t something strange. After all, the Refining Tool Hall wasn¡¯t a formal Martial Arts practice place, so its status within the Yuanshan Sect was somewhat lower. It looked like a majestic hall, but in reality, its status wasn¡¯t much better than the Outer Sect. When Yang Chen arrived, he naturally caught the attention of those guarding disciples. As they looked at Yang Chen¡¯s unfamiliar face and his age of just fifteen or sixteen, they immediately lost their patience, thinking he was an Outer Sect disciple who had come to the Refining Tool Hall to ask for help in refining a tool. They had seen this kind of thing before and looked down on it. They scolded one after another, ¡°What time is it? If you want the Elder to refine a tool, come again tomorrow. Do you not know our Elder is very busy? You¡¯re such a stupid pig, looking for help without even considering the timing.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect the two Refining Tool Hall disciples to recognize him and took a token out of his arms without hesitation. They might not recognize the person, but their eyes were sharp enough. When the two Refining Tool Hall disciples saw the token Yang Chen took out, their eyes widened in surprise, and their legs went weak in fear as they exclaimed, ¡°You, you, is this the new Young Sect Master of the Sect Interior?¡± ¡°What?¡± The other disciple, hearing his companion¡¯s words, was also taken aback. Beads of sweat dripped from his nervous forehead as he anxiously said, ¡°Is it the Innate Divine Body Young Sect Master?¡± ¡°I¡­ ¡± Both of them thought of their disrespectful words and hastened to kneel down, shouting, ¡°Young Sect Master, please have mercy on us, don¡¯t be petty with us. We were blinded and didn¡¯t intend to offend you.¡± They thought about how they had offended Yang Chen and were so scared that their legs went weak. Yang Chen, of course, didn¡¯t bother to argue with these two Outer Sect Disciples, and calmly said, ¡°Stop talking nonsense. Call out the best refiner in your Refining Tool Hall.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m on it now.¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s identity as the Young Sect Master, they dared not delay. As far as Yang Chen was concerned, killing them both would just be a matter of talking. As soon as Yang Chen spoke, there would be a group of sycophants to assist. Without a second¡¯s hesitation, the two disciples went to fetch people. In about the time it took for a cup of tea, they saw an elderly man being dragged out by the two disciples. He was panting heavily, sweating profusely, and looked extremely nervous as he came out of the room. As soon as he was out, the elderly man bowed to Yang Chen and said, ¡°Greetings, Young Sect Master Yang Chen, from Elder Crane of the Outer Sect!¡± ¡°Elder Crane¡­ I ask you, are you the one with the highest refining skills within the Refining Tool Hall?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°This, speaking of refining skills, the hall master is indeed the highest, but the hall master is not here today. Apart from the hall master, the highest refining skill is naturally mine,¡± Elder Crane said with a fawning smile, fearing that even the slightest disagreement would upset Yang Chen. Yang Chen secretly nodded and continued, ¡°Since you have the highest refining skill in the Refining Tool Hall now, that¡¯s good. Elder Crane, ahem!¡± Yang Chen pretended to cough twice, and Elder Crane, of course, understood his meaning. He bowed and said, ¡°Young Sect Master, please come in. Let¡¯s talk one step at a time, one step at a time.¡± A short while later, Elder Crane led Yang Chen into the inner courtyard, which was empty and deserted. It was then that Yang Chen relaxed and said, ¡°Elder Crane, I am here today to modify and repair my handy spirit weapon. I believe this should not be a problem for you.¡± ¡°It is not a problem, not a problem at all¡± Elder Crane replied hastily. He dared not to be unclear about Yang Chen¡¯s temperament. Even if he didn¡¯t have the skill, he had to claim he had the skill. Otherwise, if Yang Chen got angry, how would he, an insignificant Outer Sect Elder, be able to stand it? Nowadays, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept any task. Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Chapter 353: Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments_1 Chapter 356: Chapter 353: Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments_1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing that Elder Crane¡¯s attitude was quite good, Yang Chen casually took out a Storage Bag containing Spirit Stones, weighed it in his hand for a moment, and said, ¡°Elder Crane, I, Yang Chen, am not a stingy person. As long as you can meet my satisfaction, these Spirit Stones, without a single one missing, will all be yours.¡± Having said that, Yang Chen threw the Storage Bag to Elder Crane. Elder Crane hurriedly caught it, opened it to check the quantity of Spirit Stones inside, and was instantly dazzled by the sight, his eyes glowing with excitement. However, despite his elation, Elder Crane was not the kind of person who didn¡¯t think things through. He knew that these Spirit Stones seemed enticing, but they weren¡¯t his yet. If he couldn¡¯t handle Yang Chen¡¯s matter properly, he might not even get a single Spirit Stone, and that would be a big problem. Thinking of this, Elder Crane hurriedly said, ¡°I don¡¯t know what the Young Sect Master wants me to do¡­ Regarding artifact refining tasks, I will do my utmost to help the Young Sect Master achieve the best results.¡± Seeing Elder Crane¡¯s clever choice of words, ¡°doing my utmost,¡± left no room for criticism. Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, seeing that Elder Crane was a clever man. He liked dealing with intelligent people. With that thought in mind, Yang Chen took out the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear and said calmly, ¡°Take a look at this Spirit Weapon.¡± As Elder Crane held the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, he couldn¡¯t help but flatter, ¡°What a fine spear! Judging by its material, it¡¯s a decent Middle-Level Spirit Weapon!¡± Spirit Weapons are ranked. Generally, there are low-quality Spirit Weapons, such as the Dazzling Mind Bell. Next are the Lower-Level Spirit Weapons, such as the Boots, and Heart-Protecting Mirror that Mu Baisheng gave to Yang Chen. They are trivial and common Spirit Weapons. Following them are the Middle-Level Spirit Weapons, such as Yang Chen¡¯s Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. Above them are the Upper-Level Spirit Weapons, and the Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments! Above the Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments are the Profound Heaven Spirit Artifacts, also known simply as Profound Artifacts. However, Yang Chen, who had specialized in Alchemy in his previous life and hadn¡¯t engaged in battles, had a very vague concept of the Spirit Weapons¡¯ grades. But he had a general idea of what grade the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear was. Now that Elder Crane had recognized it as a Middle-Level Spirit Weapon, Yang Chen had a certain degree of approval for the other party¡¯s level of expertise. Elder Crane cleared his throat and hesitated, saying, ¡°Young Sect Master, forgive me for being blunt. This purple spear is in perfect condition and doesn¡¯t require any repairs.¡± ¡°Who told you I want to repair it?¡± Yang Chen responded calmly. An understanding dawned on Elder Crane, who realized that the matter wouldn¡¯t be so simple: ¡°What does the Young Sect Master mean¡­?¡± Yang Chen took out the short dagger from the Storage Bag and said without hesitation, ¡°Have you seen this short dagger?¡± ¡°This is a Lower-Level Spirit Weapon, nothing extraordinary!¡± Elder Crane replied immediately. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°I want to replace the spearhead of this spear with this short dagger.¡± Elder Crane was stunned for a moment, ¡°Young Master, these two Spirit Weapons both seem to be Innate Spirit Weapons, formed before the heavens. If modified arbitrarily, the Spirit Weapons could be damaged. At that time, Young Master, you¡­ ¡± How could Yang Chen not be aware of Elder Crane¡¯s concerns? He had considered everything when bringing out these two items and waved his hand, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Elder Crane. Just do as I say, and if anything goes wrong, you won¡¯t be held responsible.¡± ¡°Then I won¡¯t waste any more time, I¡¯ll start right now, right now¡­¡± Elder Crane thought of the large number of Spirit Stones and couldn¡¯t help but feel ecstatic. Upon hearing Yang Chen saying he wouldn¡¯t be held responsible in case of any mishap, Elder Crane was completely relieved. He quickly exchanged a few words with Yang Chen before rushing into his Artifact Refining Room. Once inside the Artifact Refining Room, Elder Crane excitedly started working. Yang Chen waited outside, and after about three double-hours, when it was almost dawn, Elder Crane finally emerged from the Artifact Refining Room in a state of utter exhaustion. However, upon holding the newly modified Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear and seeing Yang Chen, Elder Crane¡¯s energy was instantly rekindled. It was clear to anyone with discerning eyes that Elder Crane had successfully refined the weapon. Yang Chen naturally noticed as well and subconsciously glanced at the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear in Elder Crane¡¯s hand. At first look, he couldn¡¯t help raising his eyebrows. Compared to its original appearance, the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear had undergone significant changes, making it even more imposing. Most importantly, upon looking at the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, Yang Chen felt that its power had undoubtedly become extraordinary! This made Yang Chen ponder, while Elder Crane hurriedly approached with the good news, saying, ¡°Young Sect Master, this is the newly refined weapon for you, and there¡¯s more good news. Please take a careful look.¡± Initially, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t paid much attention, but upon observing the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear more closely, he couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. ¡°Young Sect Master, it¡¯s incredible. At first, I didn¡¯t believe it, but when I swapped the short dagger onto the spearhead and observed the weapon¡¯s aura, I felt the two had become one. With that, the spear instantly became a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument.¡± Elder Crane stroked his beard, an expression of disbelief on his face. Yang Chen also noticed the change in the aura of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. It was much stronger than before. Unbelievable. Melting a Lower-Level Spirit Weapon with a Middle-Level Spirit Weapon would typically result in the destruction of the Spirit Weapon, with only a slight improvement in power at most. It was the most erroneous method of refining artifacts. However, when the short dagger was replaced as the spearhead of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, it magically transformed into a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument. Clearly, they were meant to be together in the first place. But who had separated them? Yang Chen was at a loss. It seemed like there was some significant secret hidden within this Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. ¡°Young Sect Master, are you satisfied?¡± Elder Crane asked cautiously and expectantly. Yang Chen knew exactly what Elder Crane was thinking and replied expressionlessly, ¡°Elder Crane, you can safely accept these Spirit Stones. However¡­ ¡± Upon hearing that ¡°however,¡± Elder Crane¡¯s heart leaped into his throat. Yang Chen grinned, ¡°I don¡¯t like it when a second person knows about today¡¯s matter. Otherwise, not only this bag of Spirit Stones, but also some other things, cannot be guaranteed to remain undamaged and yours, Elder Crane. You should understand what I mean.¡± Elder Crane immediately broke out in a cold sweat, as an old Jianghu, how could he not know how significant the matter of the spear was? Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments were by no means ordinary playthings. He hurriedly replied, ¡°This news will absolutely not be known to a second person! Young Sect Master, rest assured.¡± Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Chapter 354: Journey to the Trial Tower_1 Chapter 357: Chapter 354: Journey to the Trial Tower_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen saw that Elder Crane was a smart person, so he put his mind at ease. He believed that Elder Crane would not make things difficult for him. Without saying much more, he took back his spear and left at an appropriate time. Although his status was now extraordinary within the Yuanshan Sect, his experience from his previous life made it clear that everything, including status and position, was fleeting. If he was not careful, it could all be shattered completely. The transformation of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear into a supreme-level spiritual instrument was indeed far beyond his expectations, something he could not have imagined! If it were merely an upper-level spiritual instrument, that would be fine. But a supreme-level spiritual instrument, the consequences were much greater. Yet, the key point was not about these issues. If it were just a supreme-level spiritual instrument, his identity could still cover it up, who would have the audacity to lay their eyes on his treasure? The main issue was the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. He had never heard of a spearhead that could transform into a supreme-level spiritual instrument just by changing the spearhead; this matter could cause serious trouble. Who knows what other secrets were hidden within the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear? Yang Chen dared not take this lightly. However, it was fortunate that Elder Crane didn¡¯t seem to observe the astonishing aspect within the spear, which reassured Yang Chen greatly. After resolving the issue with the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, Yang Chen immediately returned to Feitian Peak. Upon returning to the peak, he immediately started cultivating. After all, the Trial Tower was up next, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to waste such a precious opportunity. The moment he returned to Feitian Peak, he once again went into closed-door cultivation. Ten days later, Yang Chen led Elder Yun and Elder Hu, who acted as his attendants and guards, to leave the Yuanshan Sect and head to Beishan Main City. Although his current status was extraordinary, he didn¡¯t show off too much when leaving. In Yang Chen¡¯s view, bringing a large number of people when leaving the Yuanshan Sect would actually cause more trouble. Having fewer people would be more effective in concealing his intentions. The journey was very peaceful, and no trouble occurred. Yang Chen, Elder Hu, and Elder Yun arrived smoothly at Beishan Main City. Beishan Main City was already a familiar place for Yang Chen, and it seemed like the city had been waiting for him for quite a while. Just as Yang Chen arrived, an old man with a goat-like beard and leaning on crutches came to meet him. Upon seeing the old man, Yang Chen cupped his hands and said, ¡°Yang Chen pays his respects to senior!¡± Yang Chen was actually very surprised in his heart because he could sense that the old man¡¯s martial arts cultivation level was even higher than that of Elder Hu and Elder Yun. This indicated that the old man¡¯s strength had already reached the True Martial Realm. To have a True Martial Realm expert as his guide, leading him to the Trial Tower, Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised, feeling that there was more to Beishan Main City than meets the eye. After all, True Martial Realm experts were not common. Elder Hu and Elder Yun didn¡¯t dare to be careless either and called the old man their senior, fearing that they would offend him. The old man chuckled and stroked his beard, leaning on his crutches calmly and said, ¡°I am a steward of Beishan Main City, surname Xu. You and your friends have come from afar, there is no need to be so polite. Especially you, young friend Yang Chen, as the champion of this Genius Selection Competition, you are an especially welcomed guest in our Beishan Main City.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t take this old man¡¯s flattery to heart. He guessed that as long as Steward Xu didn¡¯t make things difficult for him at the Trial Tower later, everything would be fine. However, he wasn¡¯t too concerned about this matter. Beishan Main City wouldn¡¯t really give him a hard time and leave him without options, would they? Otherwise, why would Mu Baisheng let him come here? Beishan Main City still cared greatly about its reputation. With this in mind, Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Steward Xu, I wonder where Steward Feng is?¡± ¡°Hehe, Steward Feng has had other matters to attend to recently. Beishan Main City has specially asked me to assist you, my friend Yang Chen,¡± Steward Xu said with a smile. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen almost understood the situation. Steward Feng had been very happy and friendly with him during their previous transactions and had mentioned that he would meet him again when he returned to Beishan Main City. But now, it seemed that Steward Feng obviously was not able to come anymore¡­ Most likely, Beishan Main City had discovered Yang Chen and Steward Feng¡¯s dirty transactions. Although they wouldn¡¯t punish a powerful True Martial Realm expert like Steward Feng, they probably would not let him, the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, get too close to Steward Feng. The relationship between Yuanshan Sect and Beishan Main City was not all that friendly. Upon thinking this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to think any further and said, ¡°In that case, I shall trouble Steward Xu.¡± ¡°No trouble, no trouble at all.¡± Steward Xu wore a fake smile on his face as he led the way slowly and leisurely. Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush, following closely behind Steward Xu and entering the core area of Beishan Main City. The buildings around were magnificent and imposing, yet Yang Chen was drawn to the tall tower not far away. It soared into the sky, its exact height difficult to measure. Even from afar, the tower inspired a sense of awe and reverence, as if it represented all majesty. Upon seeing the tower, Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°Steward Xu, is the tower ahead the Trial Tower?¡± It was not much different from what he had seen in his previous life, but he couldn¡¯t show that he had seen it before. ¡°Indeed, it is,¡± Steward Xu laughed. ¡°This Trial Tower stands tall and majestic. Logically speaking, I should be able to see it even from a distance. Yet, I could only see the tower clearly when I approached it. It seems that the entire central area of the Trial Tower is filled with a forbidden array formation, so that one can only discern it when close by,¡± Yang Chen said. Steward Xu raised his eyebrows, thinking to himself that Yang Chen was quite observant. He stroked his beard and remained silent, his expression sly and cunning. Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect to obtain any useful information from Steward Xu, so he followed him unhurriedly to the front of the Trial Tower. Once they arrived at the Trial Tower, there were more people. At first glance, Yang Chen could see many talented-looking young men and women eagerly waiting in front of the Trial Tower. They were all dressed in the robes of Beishan Main City; the younger ones were about 20 years old, while the older ones were in their forties or fifties. Some of their ages were difficult to discern. However, overall, these geniuses were not very old, because in terms of martial arts cultivation, anyone under a hundred years old could not be considered an adult. It was not difficult to see that these young men and women were the talents cultivated by Beishan Main City in previous years. Having received the nurturing of Beishan Main City, their current martial arts cultivation levels were difficult to estimate. Some of them were even astonishingly in the Origin Martial Realm despite their young age. This made Yang Chen fold his arms behind his back and take a long, cautious look at these geniuses. The talents from previous years of Beishan Main City also turned their attention to Yang Chen and Steward Xu. Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Chapter 355: Trial Tower Rankings_1 Chapter 358: Chapter 355: Trial Tower Rankings_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Steward Xu.¡± ¡°Uncle Xu!¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Xu!¡± These previous generation geniuses all called out his name with full etiquette, causing Steward Xu to stand aside quite satisfied. However, when these geniuses saw Yang Chen, the hostility and sarcasm in their eyes were undoubtedly revealed. They all folded their arms, not really putting Yang Chen in their hearts. ¡°Uncle Xu, who is this?¡± A person next to him asked Steward Xu. Seeing Yang Chen wearing the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s attire, they generally didn¡¯t take the younger members of outside forces seriously. Steward Xu smiled amiably and said, ¡°This is the champion of this year¡¯s Genius Selection Competition, Yang Chen. Young friend Yang Chen here is very talented, so you must not underestimate him because he is young. Perhaps, you may not be better than him.¡± Hearing that Yang Chen turned out to be the champion of this Genius Selection Competition, these previous-generation geniuses of the Beishan Main City were stunned and obviously surprised by Yang Chen¡¯s identity. However, they soon sneered. Not because of anything else. It was because they were the geniuses personally cultivated by Beishan Main City. Just like Lu Yihan, he was nurtured by the Beishan Main City and was originally the favorite to win. The championship was almost guaranteed for him. It¡¯s just a pity that he encountered some accidents. These geniuses nurtured by Beishan Main City didn¡¯t care about the Genius Selection Competition champion at all. They missed it, but if they had participated, they could have won the championship as well. Furthermore, Steward Xu¡¯s words have ignited the fighting intent of these geniuses. They were originally calm but quickly stared at Yang Chen with ill-intended expressions. ¡°We¡¯re not as good as him?¡± ¡°What a joke.¡± ¡°He just won a Genius Selection Competition, Uncle Xu, you¡¯re overvaluing him. Stronger than us? Hmph, if we participated in the Genius Selection Competition, we would have the ability to win the championship, too. The kid wouldn¡¯t have taken advantage of us! It¡¯s just that the Genius Selection Competition doesn¡¯t take place every year, otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t let an outsider make a name for themselves.¡± Hearing these geniuses¡¯ ridiculing remarks, Yang Chen shrugged. If they knew the reason for Lu Yihan¡¯s miserable defeat, maybe they wouldn¡¯t have spoken so self-righteously. Then, he cast an annoyed look at Steward Xu. Obviously, the initiator of all this was Steward Xu. He looked harmless but said, ¡°You may not be better than him.¡± On the surface, it¡¯s a compliment, but these geniuses were all short-tempered. How could they tolerate it? In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen was pushed to the forefront, targeted by everyone. This also made Yang Chen feel helplessly annoyed. He had known early on that Steward Xu bringing an outsider like himself into the Trial Tower for cultivation would not go smoothly. Now, it was as expected. At least, the trouble had come, right? ¡°Kid, do you dare to come out and walk around?¡± ¡°Kid, do you want to compete?¡± Before Yang Chen could speak, Steward Xu waved his hand and chuckled, ¡°Why are you in such a hurry? There will be competitions, but it¡¯s not the time right now. The most important thing now is the Trial Tower, isn¡¯t it, Yang Chen, my friend?¡± Yang Chen cursed Steward Xu in his heart. Steward Xu spoke crisply and seemed to be looking out for Yang Chen¡¯s best interest. But Steward Xu¡¯s words hinted that there would always be competitions! This statement was paired with entering the Trial Tower. What does it mean? If he says it¡¯s not, then Steward Xu can simply say that he doesn¡¯t want to enter the Trial Tower, right? If he says it is, then he has basically agreed to the competition. He came to Beishan Main City to enter the Trial Tower for cultivation. Why would he be interested in causing extra trouble? Moreover, Elder Hu and Elder Yun had been beside him, transmitting sound messages to keep him calm. He naturally didn¡¯t want to cause more trouble. But now, even saying no wasn¡¯t an option. With that in mind, Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Heh, enter the Trial Tower?¡± ¡°This is interesting. I wonder how many levels this kid can reach in the Trial Tower?¡± ¡°Hmph, I think he can only reach about three to five levels at most.¡± ¡°Three to five levels? I think you¡¯re overestimating this kid, still three to five levels? In North Mountain County, our Beishan Main City is the orthodox one, and the level of geniuses in the outside world is more than one class lower than ours in the Beishan Main City. This kid is not a genius of our Beishan Main City, and he will have a hard time during his first participation in the Trial Tower.¡± ¡°Do you really think his Genius Selection Competition championship is a big deal? To be honest, that so-called championship is nothing. Any one of us could win the championship. It¡¯s not a big deal. It¡¯s just that Lu Yihan was too useless. He was actually defeated by this kid. It¡¯s a disgrace.¡± They didn¡¯t know that Lu Yihan was defeated by a genius from the Sun Star Region, and their words revealed a sense of superiority. They naturally saw themselves as the orthodox geniuses of Beishan Main City. Based on their orthodox premise, others were inferior, lower-class, destined to be inferior to them, and meant to be stepped on by them. In the past, this was indeed the case, because the nurturing resources of Beishan Main City were higher than those of other Sects. Even the Three Hegemons like Yuanshan Sect and Canghai Sect were slightly weaker! Seeing these Beishan Main City people full of arrogance, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to deal with them at all. A genius full of superiority, who looks down on others, he wondered how they would fare when they encountered geniuses from the Sun Star Region. Right now, he stood with his hands behind his back, looked at Steward Xu, and asked, ¡°Steward Xu, what is recorded on this stele?¡± When he came to the Trial Tower, he had noticed this stele. There were many characters carved on the stele, which made Yang Chen very curious about what it represented. Steward Xu seemed gentle and elegant, but there was a hint of pride in his eyes as he said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you may not know that this stele records the top ten of each stage who have passed the Trial Tower.¡± ¡°Each stage? What do you mean by that?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. Steward Xu spoke gently, ¡°You see, the first twenty layers are the limit of the Spirit Martial Realm. In the past and now, the strongest Spirit Martial Realm talents, including the Half-step Origin Martial Realm, have never broken this limit.¡± ¡°Steward Xu, why are you telling this kid about the limits? Can¡¯t he read the stele himself? The Trial Tower was built three thousand years ago, and since then, only the royal genius who was led by the royal family at the time had reached the twentieth layer. Besides him, the highest was only the eighteenth layer. How does telling him the limit serve any purpose? Can he break through?¡± ¡°The twentieth layer, how could that be possible.¡± Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t like to listen to these geniuses talking, what they said was not wrong. The stele clearly marked that Wu Changkong had reached the twentieth layer of the Trial Tower, followed by Huang Taiji who reached the eighteenth layer¡­ and Yun Han Dao, the seventeenth layer. Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Chapter 356: Creation Ancient Tree_1 Chapter 359: Chapter 356: Creation Ancient Tree_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was quite surprised. If the first twenty layers were a stage that the Spirit Martial Realm could break through, then in the past three thousand years, only the genius brought by the royal family when the Trial Tower was first built had completed the twentieth layer. Others had only reached the eighteenth layer at most, followed by the seventeenth, sixteenth, and fifteenth layers. The top ten had only passed the thirteenth layer at the lowest. From this, one could see how difficult it was to break through the Trial Tower. Each level had a very high threshold. At least for now, the geniuses who had broken through the thirteenth layer were likely to have reached the half-step Origin Martial Realm in their Martial Arts Cultivation. Steward Xu stroked his beard on the side. Although he had some ill intentions towards Yang Chen, he still had to answer the questions Yang Chen asked of him; otherwise, others would say that the Beishan Main City was stingy. At this moment, seeing that Yang Chen had more or less understood, Steward Xu said with a smile, ¡°How about it, Yang Chen, my friend? Do you understand now? The first twenty layers are the extreme limit of the Spirit Martial Realm. To cross this stage from the tenth to the twentieth layer, only those at the Ling Wu Realm Peak and Half-step Yuan Martial Realm can succeed. Although the strength of one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation does not play a significant role in conquering the Trial Tower, it is still quite useful.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully, ¡°Then, the second stage, layers thirty and forty, can only be completed by Origin Martial Realm?¡± ¡°That¡¯s correct.¡± Steward Xu said gently, ¡°The thirty and forty layers also have recorded rankings, but they were all geniuses nurtured by the older generation of Beishan Main City. Now, they have become elders within the city, haha.¡± Yang Chen could clearly hear the deep sense of pride and ostentation in Steward Xu¡¯s words. He carefully looked at the stele and more or less understood. Each stage consisted of twenty layers. The first twenty layers were for the Spirit Martial Realm. Below that were twenty layers for the Origin Martial Realm. Then, the next twenty layers were for the True Martial Realm. Lastly, there were the Earth Martial Realm and Heaven Martial Realm. However, looking at the towering number of layers in the Trial Tower, Yang Chen did not know how many layers the tower had in total. Of course, from what Yang Chen understood, the Trial Tower couldn¡¯t possibly accommodate Heaven Martial Realm level beings no matter how formidable it was. The Heaven Martial Realm was at the top of the strong ones. It would already be the limit for the Trial Tower to train Earth Martial Realm warriors. For Heaven Martial Realm, it would be extremely difficult. If the Royal Family truly had such capability, they wouldn¡¯t need to fear the Demon Beast Clan. ¡°Elder Xu, how many layers does the Trial Tower have in total?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°There are a total of eighty layers.¡± Steward Xu answered with a kind smile. Yang Chen was now immune to Steward Xu¡¯s pretentious smile. He asked, ¡°I heard that breaking through the Trial Tower would have a significant effect on one¡¯s cultivation. How exactly does it work?¡± Although Yang Chen had extensive experience in his previous life, he had never formally been to the Trial Tower and didn¡¯t know much about the details. Steward Xu grinned, ¡°Not only are there benefits, my young friend Yang Chen, but also for every layer you break through, your Martial Arts Cultivation will significantly improve. The higher you go, the more noticeable the improvement will be. When you reach the final layers, it may be possible to directly improve your Martial Arts Cultivation by a whole level.¡± ¡°What? There¡¯s such a thing?¡± Yang Chen widened his eyes. Elder Hu and Elder Yun behind Yang Chen also gulped. They had always known that the Trial Tower was valuable, but they never thought it would be this priceless. Could breaking through the final layers have a direct effect on improving their Martial Arts Cultivation by one level? Steward Xu said leisurely, ¡°Well, my young friend Yang Chen, you don¡¯t know that the Trial Tower was built by the royal family¡ªwho could be more generous than they are? At the base of the Trial Tower, there is a Creation Ancient Tree created by the Royal Family. While it does not compare to the original, it still inherits some of its effects.¡± Yang Chen, however, was shocked by the words ¡®Creation Ancient Tree.¡¯ But upon hearing that it was man-made, he was relieved. What was the Creation Ancient Tree? As soon as the word ¡®creation¡¯ was involved, even an ant would become invaluable and incredibly extraordinary. The Creation Ancient Tree, as the legend goes, was a magical tree from which one fruit alone could transform the person who consumed it into an unparalleled strongman. In his previous life, Yang Chen sought a Creation Ancient Tree¡¯s fruit to cleanse his marrow and transform his body and attain Martial Arts. However, there was no such thing as a true Creation Ancient Tree, and it couldn¡¯t be found anywhere. In addition to the miraculous effects of the fruit, the tree had another function¡ªit could help martial artists improve their cultivation level. The Creation Ancient Tree contained the Creation Divine Aura. Refining this aura would greatly enhance one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation. The more one refined, the more apparent the improvement! He didn¡¯t expect the Royal Family to be able to create a Creation Ancient Tree. Although a man-made Creation Ancient Tree¡¯s effects wouldn¡¯t rival the real one, it was still extraordinary.¡± Yang Chen had some understanding of it, but he didn¡¯t admit it and asked respectfully, ¡°Elder Xu, what is a Creation Ancient Tree?¡± ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s a treasure. As long as you break through a layer, the prohibition will release the corresponding Creation Divine Aura for you according to the number of layers. How much you can refine is how much you can benefit,¡± replied Steward Xu. Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°What if the younger generation breaks through a second time? Wouldn¡¯t they be able to repeatedly get the Creation Divine Aura?¡± ¡°Hehe, then you¡¯re thinking too much. Do you think the prohibition in the Trial Tower is a joke? Every time you break through a layer, you have to drip a drop of your essence blood into the Prohibited Stone Disk on that layer before you can move on. Once you¡¯ve dripped your blood on a layer, the Creation Divine Aura will not be given to you again. The prohibition will determine how many layers you¡¯ve broken through in the Trial Tower based on your essence blood,¡± Steward Xu said with a thief-like smile. Yang Chen knew that taking shortcuts was nearly impossible. Steward Xu continued, ¡°What do you think, Yang Chen, my friend? Are you tempted to try breaking through? Haha, after all, you have countless opportunities, and no one is breaking through the Trial Tower right now. Considering your talent, I think breaking through seven or eight layers should not be a difficult task, even if it¡¯s your first attempt.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen knew that Steward Xu was planning something malicious again. Although he was unclear about how high the threshold was for the seventh or eighth layer, he could see the changing expressions of the geniuses next to him and knew that Steward Xu had put him in the spotlight again with just one sentence. My recovery is almost complete, and for the next few days, I will update three times a day, with a burst of updates on the 26th or 27th. The scale is something everyone knows already. I will not reduce the updates, so just wait and see. Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Chapter 357: Agreement at the Fifth Level_1 Chapter 360: Chapter 357: Agreement at the Fifth Level_1 Translator: 549690339 As expected, when Steward Xu finished speaking, the geniuses nurtured by Beishan Main City began to make a fuss, as if someone had stepped on their tails, eager to jump up immediately and point at Yang Chen¡¯s nose to show their disagreement. ¡°Him?¡± ¡°Are you kidding me?¡± ¡°Haha, does he really think he can make it through seven or eight levels in one go?¡± Steward Xu listened as his words enraged all the geniuses and chuckled while stroking his beard, looking like he was just enjoying the show. Knowing that Steward Xu didn¡¯t have any good intentions, Yang Chen walked straight towards the Trial Tower. Since he was pushed into the spotlight, he had no choice but to go through with the challenge. However, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were not willing to let him go through so easily. ¡°Hey, your name is Yang Chen, right? How about¡­ we make a bet? Haha, if you can make it through the fifth level, I¡¯ll call you grandpa. If you can¡¯t, leave Beishan Main City and never use the Trial Tower again,¡± a genius who reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak in his thirties looked at Yang Chen and said leisurely. Yang Chen initially didn¡¯t want to bother, but this man¡¯s mocking tone annoyed him, and the man became increasingly aggressive. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Yang Chen, are you afraid?¡± ¡°Haha, you were too afraid to come out for a walk just now, and now you¡¯re too afraid to take a bet? How pathetic is this year¡¯s Genius Selection Competition champion? The champions of past competitions were not like this.¡± ¡°But in the end, they all got beaten up pretty badly, hahaha.¡± In the past, if the champion of the Genius Selection Competition was not from their city of Beishan, they would inevitably be humiliated by the others when they tried to challenge the Trial Tower. Yang Chen could tolerate ordinary provocations. But when it came to deliberate provocation, treating him like a pushover, he couldn¡¯t stand it any longer. If he didn¡¯t teach these people a lesson today, they would continue to treat him like a pushover in the future. He wasn¡¯t planning to only attempt the Trial Tower once. To have a smooth future experience in the tower, he had to show these people what he was capable of. Thinking of this, Yang Chen turned his head coldly and looked at the aggressive man in front of him, ¡°Are you the one who wants to bet?¡± ¡°Oh? Kid Yang Chen, do you dare to take the bet? Haha, I thought you¡¯d be more cowardly, but it seems you do have some backbone,¡± Ma Hangbo cracked his neck, not taking Yang Chen seriously. In the current time, reaching the Spirit Martial Realm in their thirties was considered outstanding. Even entering the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm before the age of forty would be a given, and there was even a chance to break into the Origin Martial Realm. Entering the Origin Martial Realm before the age of forty meant he had a chance to reach the True Martial Realm in the future. He believed he had extraordinary talent, so what could Yang Chen possibly be compared to him? Yang Chen didn¡¯t even glance at Ma Hangbo, ¡°Stop wasting time with your words. If you want to bet, you can bet any time. But do you really think your ¡®grandpa¡¯ title is worth that much? We can bet, but if I break through the first five levels, I¡¯ll just get a ¡®grandpa¡¯ from you, while if I don¡¯t, I¡¯ll have to leave immediately. Do you think I¡¯m full and bored?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Ma Hangbo¡¯s face turned red, while others from Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t help laughing. Indeed, Ma Hangbo overestimated the value of his ¡®grandpa¡¯ title. Put it bluntly, his hundred ¡®grandpa¡¯ titles couldn¡¯t even exchange for one chance to challenge the Trial Tower, let alone asking others to never enter the Trial Tower again. Yang Chen saw that Ma Hangbo had nothing to say, and spoke coldly, ¡°Before you make a bet, think about your wager. Don¡¯t just use some worthless thing to bet against me; it will only make you look the same as those worthless things.¡± Yang Chen had no more expectations for Ma Hangbo. A man in his thirties should have long lost his childishness and appeared stable. But under the nurturing of Beishan Main City, he became like a flower in a greenhouse, having a poor mentality after living for more than thirty years. Ma Hangbo had an average temperament. Now that he was mocked by Yang Chen, he felt humiliated and angered. He wanted to fight but knew that Steward Xu wouldn¡¯t let him. All he could do was shout, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m willing to bet 500,000 spirit stones with you!¡± Yang Chen initially planned to ignore him and leave, but hearing this, he paused, turned his head, and laughed. It seemed that his provocation had some effect, at least Ma Hangbo was angry. However, Yang Chen had no intention of agreeing, and coldly said, ¡°500,000? Are you giving alms? Or are all the geniuses of Beishan Main City so stingy? After all that determination, you only come up with 500,000? Do you believe me if I tell you that I can take out one million spirit stones right away?¡± Since Steward Xu wanted to push him to the forefront, Fine, no problem. If he wanted to do it, then he would stand on this forefront and have some fun with them. He had nothing to fear because he indeed had 1,000,000 spirit stones in his possession. It must be said that the geniuses hadn¡¯t taken Yang Chen seriously at first, but after Yang Chen¡¯s words, they were genuinely enraged. ¡°Ma Hangbo, where are your spirit stones? Can you be a little less stingy?¡± ¡°You want to bet with someone, and you only have 500,000?¡± ¡°Put up your spirit stones.¡± Ma Hangbo wanted to curse. It was easy for them to say, but why didn¡¯t they put up their spirit stones and bet with someone? However, what could he do? He was the one who wanted to bet. Five hundred thousand spirit stones were already a considerable amount for him. But he couldn¡¯t bear Yang Chen¡¯s mockery from the bottom of his heart, so he could only shout angrily, ¡°Six hundred thousand!¡± ¡°Nonsense.¡± Yang Chen turned around and walked away. ¡°Seven hundred thousand!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t even care. ¡°One million!¡± Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart was bleeding. This was all he had saved up for so many years, but thinking about Yang Chen¡¯s hateful face, he was filled with anger and didn¡¯t care about anything else. In one word, bet. As for Yang Chen, he only turned around slowly after hearing the offer. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll bet with you! One million, remember that,¡± Yang Chen said coldly. ¡°If I don¡¯t make it to the fifth level, I¡¯ll leave immediately and never bother with the Trial Tower again. But if I do, there are so many people here today, and Steward Xu is standing here too; one million spirit stones, Steward Xu, you can see it clearly, right?¡± Steward Xu scolded Yang Chen in his heart for dragging him into this. If he came forward now, this wager would be valid. He could only say reluctantly, ¡°No problem, one million spirit stones. But, young friend Yang Chen, you also have to be willing to accept the results of the bet. If you don¡¯t make it to the fifth level, what should you do?¡± Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Chapter 358: Bravely Entering the Trial Tower_1 Chapter 361: Chapter 358: Bravely Entering the Trial Tower_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything, glanced at Ma Hangbo indifferently, and turned his head directly to walk into the Trial Tower. To be honest, he had no idea about the fifth floor of the Trial Tower, let alone whether he could pass it or not. But he had no choice. If he didn¡¯t accept the challenge and establish his prestige today, even if he could participate in the Trial Tower in the future, he would just be seen as a soft persimmon to be picked on by others. When that time came, he¡¯d be subjected to ridicule and mockery, and have to tolerate it everywhere. That was not his way of handling things. So, whether he had confidence or not, he had to try. A true man should do so. If you have to be confident before doing anything, then where is the passion? Some things must be done even without certainty! Moreover, from his current perspective, Yang Chen could see that the fifth floor was not an impossible task for him to complete. Since that was the case, why couldn¡¯t he attempt it? With this thought, Yang Chen took a step forward and entered the Trial Tower directly. When he arrived inside the Trial Tower, Yang Chen felt the surrounding space change instantly, becoming completely different from the outside world. Knowing this drastic change came from formations and prohibitions, he continued on. At this moment, he looked forward and leisurely walked two steps. It was an endless desert, formed by formations and prohibitions. Now, when Yang Chen stepped into the desert, the sand suddenly formed an armored sand soldier wielding a long spear. This sand soldier was covered in runes and secret arts, clearly formed by sophisticated prohibitions as a temporary creature. However, it was this temporary creature that made Yang Chen dare not underestimate it. He clenched his hand and borrowed the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin, suddenly bombarding it towards the sand soldier. Attack as they exchange words, take the initiative, and never hesitate! Seeing Yang Chen act, the sand soldier burst with an astonishing aura, revealing the power of the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Immediately following, the sand soldier swept his long spear with great power, blocking Yang Chen¡¯s thunder and lightning. This surprised Yang Chen greatly. ¡°Nice going,¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°The same Martial Arts Cultivation level as me ¨C just a coincidence?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled, but one thing he could be sure of was that this sand soldier was no simple opponent. His previous move was just a simple probe, but it revealed a lot about the sand soldier. Now, Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°Although this sand soldier is also at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm, it doesn¡¯t feel like an ordinary one. Breaking my Thunder Rush in one move is not something a regular Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level could do. Even top-level fighters like Yuan Shaoyang at the sixth level would have a hard time dealing with it.¡± Yang Chen was puzzled. But despite his confusion, when he saw the formidable power of the sand soldier, he immediately took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear without hesitation. With a sneer, he displayed the Thunderbolt Style, engaging in combat with the sand soldier. After more than a dozen rounds, the sand soldier still had the upper hand. It wasn¡¯t until twenty or so rounds that Yang Chen took advantage of the sand soldier¡¯s mindlessness, stabbing it from behind and winning the first floor. He didn¡¯t use any powerful techniques, as it was just the first floor. Wasting time was better than wasting his internal True Qi. Once the sand soldier disappeared, the surrounding space cleared up. Instead of the original desert, a stone chamber appeared. Yang Chen knew that this stone chamber was the appearance of the first floor of the Trial Tower. The previous desert was an illusion created by the prohibitions. However, the door to the second floor in the stone chamber was closed, which made Yang Chen frown. He quickly remembered, ¡°That¡¯s right, I need to drip a drop of Essence Blood into the prohibited stone disc first, then I can enter the second floor.¡± With this thought, Yang Chen found the Prohibited Stone Disc that Steward Xu mentioned, dripped a drop of Essence Blood, and suddenly, the door to the second floor opened with a loud rumble. After entering the second floor, the tower¡¯s second floor lit up with a faint visible light that could be seen by the spectators outside. Through this faint light, they could discern the layers the challenger had reached inside the tower. Seeing the second floor lit up, the geniuses of North Mountain County around him couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ¡°What a joke, it took him half an hour just to enter from the first floor to the second floor. This Yang Chen is nothing special; he was just bluffing earlier, but now he seems to be a mediocre character.¡± Ma Hangbo was also sneering, ¡°This guy? I think me estimating he could reach the third floor was already too generous; I bet he won¡¯t even pass the fifth floor!¡± Steward Xu, standing on the side, also chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s not that easy to break through the Trial Tower. Each floor will have sand soldiers appearing with the same cultivation level as the intruder. Moreover, these sand soldiers are all outstanding in their cultivation level. Besides, there is one sand soldier on the first floor, two on the second floor, and more the higher you go, how can it be so easy to pass?¡± He knew how horrifying it was. Putting those geniuses from the Six Sects into this Trial Tower, none of them could pass the first floor. The higher your cultivation level, the stronger the sand soldiers. Moreover, among the sand soldiers with the same cultivation level, they are even better in their single fights than you. Even if you managed to win a single fight, the second floor would be even more terrifying¡­ When Yang Chen came to the second floor, there was no desert scene, but a clear aura appeared out of nowhere. As soon as he refined it into his body, he felt refreshed. ¡°This should be the Creation Divine Aura,¡± Yang Chen commented. ¡°Although it¡¯s man-made, it has undoubtedly been made by the royal family at great cost. Just a small portion of this Creation Divine Aura made me feel that my cultivation is progressing rapidly. If I have more of it, my cultivation will surely improve steadily!¡± This was the wonderful aspect of Creation Divine Aura. It was not any excessive growth promotion method, but the essence of heaven and earth that could unconditionally enhance one¡¯s martial arts progress upon refining. Yang Chen was naturally not shy, refining the Creation Divine Aura into his body. After about half an hour, his Martial Arts Cultivation had actually advanced directly to the later stage of the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! ¡°This Creation Divine Aura is truly extraordinary,¡± Yang Chen murmured after refining the Creation Divine Aura. It was also after refining the Creation Divine Aura that the surrounding scene began to change significantly. The desert emerged, and then, two sand soldiers formed from the desert sand, identical to those on the first floor. The same aura and appearance, but the number doubled to two! Yang Chen knew full well that although it was just one additional sand soldier, the difference was immeasurable. Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Chapter 359: At Most, It’s Just the Third Level_1 Chapter 362: Chapter 359: At Most, It¡¯s Just the Third Level_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°No, no¡­¡± Yang Chen looked at the two sand soldiers and muttered: ¡°It¡¯s strange. When I was on the first floor, I only noticed that the sand soldiers¡¯ martial arts cultivation was at the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level, but I didn¡¯t think much about it. Now that I¡¯m on the second floor, my martial arts cultivation has been promoted to the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Late Stage, and the cultivation of these sand soldiers is also at the Sixth Level Late Stage?¡± As he said that, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but recall. ¡°At the beginning on the first floor, the sand soldiers¡¯ martial arts cultivation was the same as mine before I reached the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Late Stage.¡± Yang Chen suddenly realized. He understood. Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°It seems that the martial arts cultivation of these sand soldiers is not accidental, but regular. Whatever the martial arts cultivation of the intruder is, the sand soldiers¡¯ martial arts cultivation will be the same.¡± He looked at the two sand soldiers that had already gathered, thinking carefully. With his abilities, fighting alone against three or five opponents at the same level is not a big issue. But it¡¯s obvious¡­ Are these sand soldiers ordinary opponents of the same level? No, these sand soldiers are not ordinary Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level. As Six-Level Spirit Martial Realm, they are elites. The answer was what he had thought. Just when the two sand soldiers had fully gathered, they rushed. The two sand soldiers moved at an incredibly fast speed, like a flash of lightning, holding long spears, and stabbing towards Yang Chen! This speed surprised Yang Chen a bit. He didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, holding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, unfolding the Thunderbolt Style, and the thunder and lightning swept out, directly enveloping the two sand soldiers. However, these two sand soldiers were extremely calm in the face of his Thunderbolt Style. One of them chose to dodge, while the other held a long spear and directly swept across, breaking his thunder and lightning. This left Yang Chen dumbfounded. He could see that the strength of these two sand soldiers was not much different from the first floor. If he had to point out a difference, it would be the slight increase in their martial arts cultivation. He became stronger, and the sand soldiers became stronger too. This is the strength that grows with stronger opponents. Yang Chen could more or less understand now. ¡°No wonder this Trial Tower is so difficult to break through. Whatever the martial arts cultivation of those who enter the Trial Tower is, they will encounter sand soldiers of the same martial arts cultivation. Moreover, these sand soldiers can perform at an excellent level in this martial arts realm. They are not the common stuff found everywhere.¡± ¡°There¡¯s one on the first floor, two on the second floor. So does the number of sand soldiers increase with the higher floors?¡± Considering this astonishing possibility, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little creepy. For a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm powerhouse, breaking through the first twenty layers of the Trial Tower does have an advantage since they can do things only Yuan Martial Realm could do, which is impossible for the Spirit Martial Realm to achieve. However, it doesn¡¯t mean that reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm would allow you to break through at an excellent level. Just think about the twentieth floor. Battling twenty such sand soldiers at once would be a crazy move. Most importantly, these two sand soldiers weren¡¯t fighting individually; once they started, their cooperation was incredibly tacit! The sand soldier who had just dodged his Thunderbolt Style directly went around to attack Yang Chen. And the one who blocked the Thunderbolt Style was the main attacker! One was the main attacker and the other was the secondary attacker, cooperating smoothly with a clear division of roles. Because of this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to hold his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and dance around with these two sand soldiers. Compared to their speed, there was still some gap between him and these two sand soldiers. After all, his Tai Chu Divine Body and the Spirit Artifact Boots he was wearing underneath were not useless. For a moment, he widened the distance between him and the two sand soldiers and started to use his wisdom slowly. It must be said that these two sand soldiers were indeed somewhat wise. But after all, they were dead objects, and even though their cooperation was extremely smooth because of restriction power, they were still made by prohibition. After Yang Chen spent some efforts, the two sand soldiers on the second floor did cause him some trouble, but he quickly broke through them. About an hour later, the two sand soldiers on the second floor turned into a pile of sand, sinking into the desert. Soon, the desert vanished, and the surrounding scenery returned to normal. Yang Chen then dripped his essence blood, entering the third level. Yang Chen¡¯s entrance to the third level was clearly visible to those outside the Trial Tower from Beishan Main City. When they saw Yang Chen spending an hour to break through to the third level, their faces showed disdainful expressions. ¡°It took him an hour just to break through the second floor? Is this kid joking with me?¡± ¡°In my opinion, his limit is the third floor. When I was there, it only took me a cup of tea to break through the second level, but as soon as I got to the third floor, I was defeated in the blink of an eye.¡± ¡°Just as I thought, each level is a watershed. Soon, he will be exposed on the third floor and won¡¯t last long.¡± As everyone watched Yang Chen¡¯s time to break from the second to the third level so long, they all stopped paying attention to him. When they had tried the Trial Tower, they had easily reached the third floor in one go. However, they forgot that although they had reached the third level in one go, they had quickly been defeated on the third level. During the first three levels, they had used all their means, and their true qi was greatly consumed. How could they sustain the battle after the third level? Unlike them, Yang Chen had no intention of using his techniques beyond the Thunderbolt Style. The purpose was to save his internal true qi. Now that he had entered the third level and was rewarded with a large amount of Creation Divine Aura for passing the second level, Yang Chen spent about a cup of tea¡¯s time refining the Creation Divine Aura into his body, his martial arts cultivation improved again, and he directly leaped to the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Peak! One step away from entering the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer. ¡°I¡¯ve reached the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Peak in one go.¡± Yang Chen was overjoyed: ¡°This Trial Tower is indeed a divine object built by the royal family, it¡¯s truly extraordinary. It is said that the higher you go, the more Creation Divine Aura you get. In this case, as Steward Xu said, it¡¯s not impossible to improve by an entire realm in one go. No wonder the geniuses nurtured by the Beishan Main City are extraordinary. This Trial Tower alone is not a simple entity.¡± With that thought, Yang Chen gradually stood up. Now that the Creation Divine Aura had been refined, the scenery around him began to change, and the desert appeared. Along with it, three sand soldiers emerged from the desert, holding long spears, looking wooden but full of coldness at him. Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Chapter 360: Breaking Through Four Levels!_1 Chapter 363: Chapter 360: Breaking Through Four Levels!_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°As expected.¡± Upon seeing the three sand soldiers, a bitter sigh appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face. As expected, the further up one went, the trickier it became; the quantity and level were directly proportional. You faced as many sand soldiers as the level you reached; currently, at the third level, he was confronted with three sand soldiers! You may consider yourself a master among your peers, but each sand soldier you face is a master among their peers. Moreover, you may be able to defeat one, but can you defeat two? And if not two, how about three? Most crucially, these sand soldiers are extremely well coordinated! Their target, the only thing in their eyes, is the intruder¡ªnothing else. As soon as the sand soldiers were gathered, they simultaneously rushed towards Yang Chen. Either they would die, or Yang Chen would withdraw! Yang Chen had no intention of withdrawing; his Thunder Rush immediately swept out, wanting to fight the sand soldiers to victory or defeat. However, he soon discovered that these three sand soldiers were extremely well-coordinated. One in front, one to the left, and one to the right¡ªdirectly breaking through Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush. Immediately afterward, the three sand soldiers, at a very high speed¡ªas well as having pincer attacks, feints, and main attacks¡ªcharged towards Yang Chen and killed him. Yang Chen felt a chill down his spine. He had originally planned to use Thunder Rush and his skill to defeat these three sand soldiers after spending some time, but who knew that when these three sand soldiers cooperate, it would be far more formidable than one plus one. The threat had increased at least three to four times since the second level. After just three rounds, Yang Chen was already exhausted. He found it increasingly difficult to keep up with the sand soldiers¡¯ rhythm. Eventually, with a loud boom! A burst of sound was born, followed by a layer of Demonic Fire emerging from Yang Chen¡¯s surroundings. When the Demonic Fire was born, it directly engulfed the surroundings, and the sand soldier who was about to hit Yang Chen was incinerated into ash when it got closest to Yang Chen. Now being forced to use this Demonic Fire, Yang Chen reluctantly made the decision. After all, he had almost been hit by the sand soldiers during the previous battles. It was extremely far-fetched to use Thunderbolt Style and Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear alone to win against these sand soldiers. He was well-aware that if he were to be hit, the injuries would be grave. He made a decisive move, taking out the Demonic Fire and, without saying a word, burned one sand soldier. With one sand soldier dead, the two remaining sand soldiers couldn¡¯t pose a threat. Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire didn¡¯t last more than a hundred breaths, and the two sand soldiers were reduced to ashes. Afterward, the desert disappeared, and Yang Chen entered the fourth level. This time, clearing the third level and entering the fourth level took about the time it takes for a single cup of tea. This stunned the geniuses outside the Trial Tower in the Beishan Main City. What¡¯s going on? Didn¡¯t Yang Chen have a hard time passing the third level just now? How come when he reached the fourth level, it seems like he suddenly received a boost of energy and completed it in less than the time it takes for a cup of tea? That¡¯s illogical; no one has ever heard of spending less time on a higher level than the previous one. Yang Chen, that¡¯s how he is. ¡°I guess it must be like the last flicker of a dying lamp.¡± ¡°Maybe this kid lucked out and found some secret technique, but it doesn¡¯t matter. The fourth level is a watershed; Yang Chen will know how desperate it is to face more than four sand soldiers. He will also realize that no matter how high your Martial Arts Cultivation level is, or how strong you are, it won¡¯t help!¡± For now, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what others thought of him. It was because, after breaking through the third level and refining the rewarded Creation Divine Aura, he naturally advanced, sitting down to impact the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer. As long as a trace of Creation Divine Aura was not refined, the prohibition would remain rigid and not create sand soldiers, providing another loophole. Yang Chen left a trace of Creation Divine Aura unrefined and sat on the ground to calmly impact the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer. Not daring to be careless, he made several other security measures to impact the realm. Half an hour later¡­ An extremely powerful aura gradually spread out. Following that, Yang Chen opened his eyes. ¡°Even after refining the Innate True Qi, even the momentum of upgrading the realm is so incredible. Fortunately, this is inside the Trial Tower; no matter how big the movement is, the outside world can¡¯t sense it. At this point, it¡¯s time to break through the fourth level.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. He refined the last trace of Creation Divine Aura, and not long after, the desert emerged. Following that, four sand soldiers gathered from the depths of the earth, each holding a long spear, with majestic figures and astonishing aura. ¡°Indeed, there are four.¡± Yang Chen gradually confirmed his guess, feeling the horror of the Trial Tower. However, having reached this point, he had no intention of backing down. Grasping the Demonic Fire, he coldly said, ¡°Four sand soldiers, bring it on!¡± The sand soldiers couldn¡¯t understand Yang Chen¡¯s words, but when they sensed the intruder, they didn¡¯t hesitate to rush towards Yang Chen! The four sand soldiers were formidable, and as Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation improved, their Martial Arts Cultivation also advanced to Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer. When they took action, the sand and dust around them surged, a storm swept through, causing the sandy mist to fill the sky, making people apprehensive. Yang Chen, watching the four sand soldiers take action from the distance, couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Four sand soldiers, even more coordinated than the three just now¡­¡± He felt the sand soldiers¡¯ difficulty, which far exceeded the difficulty at the third level. The next moment, he suddenly released the Demonic Fire. Layers of Demonic Fire roared out, and Yang Chen, using the Taichi True Scripture he had cultivated, manipulated the Demonic Fire. At the same time, he dealt with the four sand soldiers, which can be said to be both offensive and defensive, leaving the four sand soldiers at a loss. This also made Yang Chen feel the importance of Fire Control. The four sand soldiers had an extremely sharp and varied fighting style. There were attackers and defenders, and if he couldn¡¯t properly protect himself while attacking, it would be difficult to win. So he had to control the Demonic Fire to attack on one side while protecting himself on the other. If he didn¡¯t have enough experience controlling fire, it would be impossible. This made Yang Chen secretly celebrate the importance of the Taichi True Scripture; without it, where would he find the fire control skills in a short time? But even with Yang Chen¡¯s mature fire control experience and techniques, dealing with four sand soldiers at once was still very difficult. Defense and offense were integrated, and even a slight mistake would allow the sand soldiers to stab him. Fortunately, Yang Chen was cautious and alert. He didn¡¯t make any mistakes in controlling the layers of Demonic Fire, and he managed to defeat the four sand soldiers with great difficulty after about two hours of struggle, successfully breaking through the fourth level! It was just when he passed the fourth level that the outside world fell into a frenzy. Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: Chapter 361: Not Worth Courting?_1 Chapter 364: Chapter 361: Not Worth Courting?_1 Translator: 549690339 In an instant, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were dumbfounded and speechless. What could they say now? No way. Yang Chen had actually passed the fourth level and entered the fifth level. ¡°Impossible, how is this possible? Even the outstanding geniuses of our Beishan Main City can only reach the fourth level at most during their first attempt. Those who can pass the fifth level on their first try are already among the best. How can Yang Chen do this?¡± ¡°Fifth level, indeed it¡¯s the fifth level. This guy has reached the fifth level.¡± ¡°Our Beishan Main City¡¯s geniuses are the best. Yang Chen is not from Beishan Main City, how can he achieve this?¡± ¡°This is absolutely impossible!¡± The most embarrassed person was Ma Hangbo, who had bet with Yang Chen. At this moment, he stood in place, dumbfounded, his face ashen, and could hardly remain calm. How could he stay calm? Fifth level, Yang Chen reached the fifth level. What does this mean? It means that he will have to give up the one million spirit stones he had accumulated throughout his life to Yang Chen. How could he have been so foolish as to bet with Yang Chen? Did Yang Chen¡¯s challenge to the Trial Tower have anything to do with him? No one else bet, why did he have to foolishly bet with Yang Chen? Ma Hangbo was filled with hatred in his heart. Similarly, Steward Xu was also stunned, never expecting that Yang Chen would actually pass the fourth level and enter the fifth level on his first try in the Trial Tower. Although it took Yang Chen two hours to enter the fifth level from the fourth level, and it seemed that there was no hope for him to pass the fifth level, it was already a rare honor for him to reach the fifth level for the first time. Even among the geniuses in the history of Beishan Main City, very few could reach the fifth level in their first attempt. ¡°This Yang Chen is really extraordinary.¡± Steward Xu murmured, ¡°Feng Jingang¡¯s praise for this kid is not an exaggeration.¡± The discussions around continued. ¡°Hmph, this kid is just lucky.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s luck too.¡± ¡°He spent two hours fighting in the fourth level, and he must have been exhausted. Moreover, I think he found some tips during those two hours. After all, the sand soldiers of the prohibition only act based on the prohibition itself, and there must be some loopholes. Yang Chen might have found some tricks and luckily entered the fifth level. However, now he has reached his limit in the fifth level.¡± When he said this, he forgot that if there were such easy tricks, would the Trial Tower be so difficult to pass? At the same time, after Yang Chen passed the fourth level, he refined the Creation Divine Aura and his martial arts cultivation level jumped to the Seventh Layer Mid-stage of the Spiritual Martial Realm! Such a qualitative leap made Yang Chen secretly amazed. If he could break through the Trial Tower all the way to the end, the Creation Divine Aura alone would bring about a qualitative change to his martial arts cultivation. Without hesitation, Yang Chen quickly got up after refining the Creation Divine Aura. As he got up, the surrounding scenery changed as well. The familiar desert. Only this time, the number of sand dunes increased from four to five! Without even thinking about it, Yang Chen knew that these five sand soldiers would be much more difficult to deal with than the four before! Without hesitation or a word, Yang Chen waved his hand and formed a shadow of a virtual palm. Wasn¡¯t it the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm that he hadn¡¯t used since entering the Trial Tower? He didn¡¯t use the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, but it didn¡¯t mean he had forgotten it. He didn¡¯t use it because the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was too great, and the True Qi consumed was too much. It consumed much more than the normal Thunderbolt Style, so when Yang Chen used this palm, he had to weigh his options. However, when he reached the fifth level, he no longer bothered to consider that much. If he didn¡¯t use this move, he knew very well that it would not be easy to win just by relying on the Demonic Fire! Looking at it now, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯s sudden attack caused a powerful shock and had a satisfying effect for Yang Chen. At least the sand soldiers did not easily crack the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm as they did with the Thunderbolt Style. The Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm bombardment shook the entire space, and the five sand soldiers, who had originally stood still, were also separated by Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. Seeing this, Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Deal with one first!¡± The next moment, he displayed his extraordinary speed and struck out another Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, targeting a separated sand soldier. Immediately, a large amount of Demonic Fire rushed towards the isolated sand soldier. In a short while, the sand soldier was completely swallowed up. At this time, Yang Chen¡¯s internal True Qi was less than 70%. There were still four sand soldiers left. With the help of Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, Yang Chen managed to defeat the four sand soldiers after several bouts and jumped to the sixth level. Upon arriving at the sixth level, it was also the shocking moment for the geniuses of Beishan Main City. ¡°What¡­?¡± ¡°It must be a joke.¡± ¡°He even passed the fifth level?¡± Steward Xu, who originally thought Yang Chen had reached his limit, was also dumbfounded at this moment. He swallowed, realizing that he had underestimated Yang Chen even though he thought he had overestimated him. Steward Xu sighed, ¡°This time, Beishan Main City made a wrong choice. We thought that missing an Innate Divine Body was not a big deal, but Yang Chen has already become more than just a powerful physique. He managed to pass the fifth level of the Trial Tower in one go, which is something that few geniuses in the history of Beishan Main City, including the champions of the Genius Selection Competition, have ever accomplished.¡± Steward Xu began to feel regretful for Beishan Main City. Sometimes he wondered if those high-ranking people were crazy. Why did they pretend to be lofty and aloof, not trying to win Yang Chen over? Now Yang Chen revealed his Innate Divine Body but they wanted to win him over? It was already too late! He still remembered clearly how those high-ranking people discussed at that time. ¡°Cultivation that is forcefully promoted is not worth mentioning.¡± ¡°It seems like he rose from the grassroots background, such characters usually don¡¯t have much potential. Since he has already missed the best age for cultivation, even if he is a genius, he is not worthy of our Beishan Main City¡¯s status.¡± ¡°As the overlord of Beishan County, our Beishan Main City can¡¯t be as incompetent as the Six Sects, desperately trying to win people over. We need to observe carefully. If Yang Chen is really qualified, will he not cry and beg to join our Beishan Main City when we make a move? Hey, joining our Beishan Main City is his blessing.¡± Now, looking at Yang Chen¡¯s achievements, was he not worth winning over? It was not known how the high-ranking people who discussed Yang Chen at that time would feel when they saw his achievements now. Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Chapter 362: The Conundrum of the Sixth Floor_1 Chapter 365: Chapter 362: The Conundrum of the Sixth Floor_1 Translator: 549690339 Now, it¡¯s too late to say anything. Yang Chen is not from their North Mountain Main City, and there¡¯s no chance he will become a member of North Mountain Main City. Why? Because he, Steward Xu, was ordered to make things difficult for ¡®Yang Chen¡¯. The reason was simple; Yang Chen couldn¡¯t do anything to North Mountain Main City, so why would they let him enjoy his time in North Mountain Main City? Steward Xu couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed when recalling the orders from the higher-ups. If they didn¡¯t dare to kill Yang Chen because of Yuan Mountain Sect, why should they mess with him? One should treat a genius like this: either drive them away completely without leaving a trace, or try to get close to them and never make an enemy of them. Now, things are good ¨C they wanted make things difficult for Yang Chen time and time again. How could Yang Chen possibly get close to North Mountain Main City? The key is that they still don¡¯t dare to touch Yang Chen. Yang Chen originally had no dislike towards North Mountain Main City. Even if he couldn¡¯t be friends in the future, he wouldn¡¯t be enemies. What about now? Indeed, Yang Chen poses no immediate threat, but what about in the future? Steward Xu sighed heavily and didn¡¯t bother to think more about it. After all, his Martial Arts Cultivation had reached its limits, and he didn¡¯t have many bright years left. As for how those old fellows wanted to command and deal with things, it was all up to them. At the same time, Yang Chen was on the sixth level, completely refining the Creation Divine Qi, causing his Martial Arts Cultivation to leap and directly reach the peak of Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 7. This amazing effect made Yang Chen extremely happy. Simultaneously, he was also curious about how much stronger the Sand Soldiers on the sixth level were compared to the fifth level. Like the previous levels, as the desert formed, the Sand Soldiers gradually emerged from the ground! One Sand Soldier, two Sand Soldiers. Three, four, five, six! Exactly six, not one more, not one less. When Yang Chen saw these six Sand Soldiers, he dared not underestimate them. He hurriedly took out the Demon Fire, and in the palm of his left hand, the essence blood gathered, ready to use the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm to give the six Sand Soldiers a heavy blow at any time. As with the fifth level, he started by using the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. The palm shadows expanded, accompanied by the powerful palm force of the Black Mountain Black Bears, relentlessly facing the six Sand Soldiers. Boom! Thick smoke billowed, and an astonishing momentum swept across all directions. Yang Chen squinted, not knowing what impact this Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm had on the six Sand Soldiers. He held the Demon Fire in his hand, ready to attack at any time, giving the six Sand Soldiers a heavy blow. However, he was soon shocked and opened his eyes wide. Because¡­ The six Sand Soldiers thrust their long spears together, actually breaking through his seemingly unbeatable Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm! The Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is the signature martial art of the Black Mountain Black Bears Clan, characterized by brute force and overbearing strength. Since learning the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, Yang Chen has rarely seen a technique it can¡¯t break through; the most he has seen is the cancellation of the forces when they collide. But now, these six Sand Soldiers have united their forces and shattered his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. Moreover, none of them were affected by the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and stood there unscathed, in an extremely calm manner. ¡°Young Master, it seems that these six Sand Soldiers have used a Joint Attack Formation. Please be careful.¡± Cai Hong, who had been helping Yang Chen investigate with her Divine Soul in the Eight Extremes River Space from the beginning, quickly reminded him. Yang Chen dared to let Cai Hong help him to this extent because he didn¡¯t know whether taking a step further, such as releasing the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers or the Rainbow Clan members, would trigger other restrictive effects. If another group of Sand Soldiers appeared, it would be no fun at all. Right now, the Sand Soldiers were already enough to give him a headache. Because the six Sand Soldiers even used a Joint Attack Formation. He always knew that the restriction emphasized that most Sand Soldiers had a cooperative effect and were not isolated elites. However, a Joint Attack Formation was a bit too much. Do you know what a Joint Attack Formation is? There were too few Sand Soldiers in the first few levels to use the Joint Attack Formation, which required a certain number of people ¨C the minimum being six. These six Sand Soldiers using the Joint Attack Formation indicated that the combined power of the six Sand Soldiers was on par with a Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 7 like him, capable of defeating Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 8, or even Tier 9 powerhouses. When Yang Chen defeated the Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 8 Cao Huai, he relied on the Myriad Star Fire in his body. Otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have done it. Now, he was facing an opponent several times stronger than Cao Huai. This made Yang Chen bitterly smile. At the same time, the six Sand Soldiers stood in an orderly position and charged directly towards Yang Chen. Seeing that his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was useless and that he was unable to disperse the Sand Soldiers¡¯ formation, Yang Chen had no choice but to use the Demon Fire to try to fight against the six Sand Soldiers. However, to his surprise, the six Sand Soldiers continued to advance in position, ignoring the Demon Fire. It was precisely because they maintained their original position that the six Sand Soldiers played the Joint Attack Formation flawlessly, effortlessly dissolving his Demon Fire as soon as it approached. He had no way to deal with them. ¡°What now¡­¡± Yang Chen clenched his teeth, feeling somewhat troubled. He was now having a hard time imagining it. Indeed, there were always people better and mountains taller than oneself. How had that genius from the Royal Family managed to break through from the first layer to the twentieth layer in one breath? This task seemed almost impossible. He was already almost invincible among his peers, but against these six Sand Soldiers, after several rounds of fighting, he still felt powerless. ¡°There¡¯s no choice but to go all out,¡± Yang Chen said with knitted brows. At this moment, the six Sand Soldiers approached Yang Chen and charged towards him. As each Sand Soldier acted in an orderly manner, they actually surrounded Yang Chen before he could react. This sudden turn of events changed Yang Chen from being the aggressor to the defender. The key issue was that as the six Sand Soldiers surrounded him, their Joint Attack Formation remained intact. As long as the Joint Attack Formation wasn¡¯t disrupted, his Demon Fire could do nothing! The Joint Attack Formation completely enveloped the six Sand Soldiers like a sharp blade. Any attack, as long as the six of them worked together, would be easily shattered like tofu. Yang Chen now had no idea what to do. ¡°Should I use the Thunderbolt Movement Skill to widen the gap?¡± Yang Chen secretly thought. He was very confident that with the Thunderbolt Movement Skill, he could instantly break through the encirclement and create a distance. However, the skill¡¯s consumption was horrifying, and even if he used it, he still couldn¡¯t solve the problem of the six Sand Soldiers; it was a temporary solution that only treated the symptom rather than the root cause. So, what should he do to deal with these six Sand Soldiers? Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Chapter 363: The Light on the Eighth Floor Lit Up_1 Chapter 366: Chapter 363: The Light on the Eighth Floor Lit Up_1 Translator: 549690339 There was no time for Yang Chen to think, as the six sand soldiers rushed towards him in an instant. The combined attack formation used by these six sand soldiers left Yang Chen with no way to attack or defend. In the beginning, he was able to fight back with his Thunder Rush, but it didn¡¯t last long. As time went on, it became more and more difficult for him to keep up. His True Qi was already consumed to just thirty percent. ¡°Am I really going to be defeated on the sixth floor?¡± Yang Chen clenched his teeth. If he were to fall on the sixth floor this way, he would be extremely displeased with the outcome. At least he didn¡¯t think his limit should be here. Just as he thought this, Rainbow suddenly shouted, ¡°Young Master, all our tribe¡¯s elders have verified with their souls that your actions within the Trial Tower will not be discovered by the outside world. So, feel free to use any hidden cards you have. The Trial Tower and the outside world are completely separate spaces!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed. He was waiting for these words. Just as Rainbow finished speaking, Yang Chen laughed loudly, ¡°Since the outside world can¡¯t detect the situation inside the tower no matter what, then let¡¯s see how you sand soldiers, created by these prohibitions, handle a taste of my Mysterious Fire Star.¡± Just as the six sand soldiers had pushed Yang Chen to a dead end, in an instant, a booming sound followed, and not only did the spots of demonic fire surround him, but also a fire that resembled stars, floating and enchanting in appearance, emerged. This flame seemed to gather the beauty of stars and the darkness of the universe, making it irresistible. As the flame appeared, Yang Chen gained more confidence and muttered, ¡°Starfire, I don¡¯t really have a chance to use it on usual days. But since I¡¯ve brought it out, let these sand soldiers taste the power of my Starfire. This flame¡¯s power is not comparable to the demonic fire.¡± Indeed, Starfire was not comparable to demonic fire. Once Starfire emerged, it was enough to envelop a hundred miles in an instant! As the saying goes, flourishing stars! Flourishing Stars were the millions of stars in the sky, and when Starfire spread out, those tiny star flames resembled the millions of stars in the sky! The desert space was not as large as a hundred miles, but it was enough for Starfire to wield freely. With a wave of Yang Chen¡¯s hand, the absolute corroding power of the Starfire from all directions began to besiege the six sand soldiers. The six sand soldiers tried to resist the Starfire consciously, but in a short time, the first sand soldier couldn¡¯t hold on and was torn apart by the corroding power of the Starfire. Then, the second sand soldier, followed by the third, and the fourth. In front of the corroding power of Starfire, the sand soldiers appeared to be extremely fragile, corroded by the Starfire as soon as they touched it. This was the power of Starfire. Absolute corrosion that could not be resisted! Unless the opponent¡¯s cultivation level was far superior to Yang Chen, or their moves were exceptional, otherwise, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t even count the things Starfire could corrode. Now, as the six sand soldiers touched the Starfire, even though their combined attack formation was as stable as Mount Tai, they were completely corroded by Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire. Then, holding the Starfire, Yang Chen finally took a deep breath of relief.¡±This Mysterious Fire Star is indeed extraordinarily powerful¡­¡± Yang Chen said as he dripped his essence blood and entered the seventh floor! At the same time when Yang Chen entered the seventh floor of the Trial Tower, people from Beishan Main City had already gathered outside. Not only were the original geniuses of Beishan Main City present, but also some elders who arrived later, low-level Origin Martial Realm deacons, and so on. It was obvious that they were all very interested in Yang Chen¡¯s attempt at the Trial Tower. When they saw him breaking through the seventh level in one go, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp in surprise. Most geniuses usually needed to fail several times before they could break through to the seventh floor. After multiple failures, their Martial Arts Cultivation would improve, and they would learn many things from the battles and gain experience in fighting the sand soldiers. Only then could they progress further into more advanced levels of the Trial Tower. It was extremely rare for someone like Yang Chen, who was attempting the Trial Tower for the first time and completely unfamiliar with it, to break through to the seventh floor without any prior experience. In history, only a few exceptionally talented individuals had achieved this! ¡°This¡­ This is too strong.¡± ¡°Is this Yang Chen a demon?¡± ¡°Breaking through to the seventh floor means that Yang Chen, with his Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, is now capable of fighting against opponents at the Ninth Stage of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± When these words were spoken, several Beishan Main City geniuses, who only had Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm cultivation and had been ridiculing Yang Chen just now, swallowed their saliva. They only had Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm cultivation, and Yang Chen was able to pass the sixth floor and enter the seventh floor. If Yang Chen could stand up against opponents at Stage 9 of the Soul Martial Realm, why would he be afraid of them? ¡°Heh, this is what you don¡¯t understand. Yang Chen is now on the seventh floor, refining the Creation Divine Aura. His Martial Arts cultivation must have at least reached the Eighth Level now. As for fighting against Stage 9 of the Spirit Martial Realm? He¡¯s already qualified to fight against experts at the peak of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that a bit of an exaggeration?¡± ¡°Not an exaggeration? Hehe, do you know how strong Yun Han Dao, the genius who broke through the seventeenth floor of the Trial Tower with just a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation hundreds of years ago, was back then?¡± ¡°I know about senior brother Yun Han Dao. It¡¯s said that he has already left the North Mountain County to go to even greater places. How far did he actually go back then?¡± ¡°Heh, how far? Back then, senior brother Yun Han Dao, with his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation, could even casually kill warriors at the Yuan Martial Realm!¡± ¡°What?!¡± When these words were spoken, many people were shocked. Killing opponents and fighting against them are two different concepts. Moreover, casually killing and killing are different concepts too. Yun Han Dao, with just his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation back then, was able to casually kill warriors at the Yuan Martial Realm level. This achievement was already quite high. You must know that the Yuan Martial Realm and Half-step Yuan Martial Realm are two different concepts, just as no matter what, a Body Refining Realm can never defeat a Spirit Martial Realm, which is common sense. How big was the gap between them? It was as big as the difference between the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm and the Ninth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. So, the demon who broke through the seventeenth floor was so powerful? ¡°Although those seniors who have broken through the thirteenth or fourteenth floor are not as exaggerated as Yun Han Dao, they were able to easily fight against Yuan Martial Realm opponents with only their Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation back then. The only difference is that they were not as exaggerated as senior brother Yun Han Dao. Yang Chen has already broken through the seventh floor. Heh, would it be difficult for someone with his current cultivation to deal with a Spirit Martial Realm Peak opponent?¡± As people were discussing, suddenly a voice exclaimed, ¡°Look, the light on the Trial Tower¡¯s eighth floor is on! What¡¯s happening? Yang Chen, he¡­!¡± There will be two updates today, and the story will start ramping up tomorrow. Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Chapter 364: Deciding the Outcome in One Go_1 Chapter 367: Chapter 364: Deciding the Outcome in One Go_1 Translator: 549690339 No one had paid attention to it during their discussions. Only now did they realize that the light on the seventh floor of the Trial Tower had extinguished, and the light on the eighth floor had lit up. What did that mean? Everyone¡¯s minds seemed to short circuit, they knew what the light on the eighth floor meant, but they couldn¡¯t believe it. It was truly an unbelievable matter. After everyone¡¯s brief stupefaction, a voice suddenly broke the current serene atmosphere. ¡°Yang Chen passed the seventh floor and entered the eighth floor?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible; it must be a joke. I must be dreaming.¡± ¡°What joke? The lights on the Trial Tower represent everything.¡± ¡°Yang Chen really made it to the eighth floor, my God! What kind of demon is he?!¡± Originally, Ma Hangbo, who had been able to remain calm, was greatly shocked and tested when he saw Yang Chen reach the fifth floor. However, after the shock, he could still endure it. Because he kept convincing himself that his Martial Arts Cultivation was superior to Yang Chen¡¯s, defeating Yang Chen would not be a problem, and he still had a sense of superiority against Yang Chen. But since hearing his fellow senior and junior brothers mention that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was not a problem even against those at the peak of the Ling Wu Realm, he felt uneasy. Was it that powerful to break through the seventh floor? He didn¡¯t know because he hadn¡¯t broken through it himself. But he could still maintain his composure, because his Martial Arts Cultivation was at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, and he could at least remain undefeated against Yang Chen. But now¡­ Yang Chen had passed the seventh floor and entered the eighth floor! This meant that even as a peak Ling Wu Realm cultivator, he might not be able to match Yang Chen. Because he had only broken through the fifth floor of the Trial Tower, how could he have any sense of superiority against Yang Chen now? Not only Ma Hangbo, but everyone present was also shocked. When they looked at Steward Xu, he was already gone. As soon as Yang Chen broke through the seventh floor of the Trial Tower, steward Xu had already hurried away, most likely to report this matter to the higher-ups. No joke, being able to reach the seventh floor on his first attempt was an outstanding achievement, meaning Yang Chen was more than qualified to challenge the fifteenth floor in the future. For something like the Trial Tower, If you start low, the end point may not be bad. But if you start high, it¡¯s tough for the end-point to be bad. ¡°Yang Chen is too strong.¡± ¡°He¡¯s reached the eighth floor of the Trial Tower.¡± ¡°This, this¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s just unbelievable.¡± ¡°No, look!¡± Just as everyone had barely settled down from the shock, someone exclaimed once more. ¡°The light on the ninth floor is on!¡± ¡°Yang Chen has broken through to the ninth floor!¡± ¡°My God, even the eighth floor couldn¡¯t stop him?¡± ¡°What kind of demon is this kid?¡± ¡°In ancient times, except for those geniuses from the Royal Family who had already broken through the Trial Tower elsewhere and reached the twentieth floor in their first attempt, no one has ever reached the ninth floor in one go. Even Yun Han Dao and Huang Taiji haven¡¯t done it.¡± The people looked and saw that they were right, Yang Chen had indeed entered the ninth floor, and they hadn¡¯t seen it wrong. Ma Hangbo had the most significant reaction. At this moment, when Ma Hangbo saw Yang Chen breaking through to the ninth floor in one go, he couldn¡¯t believe it. His vision went dark, and he fainted. He couldn¡¯t accept this reality. At least for now, Yang Chen had reached the ninth floor, and he was completely capable of defeating Ma Hangbo. Actually, what Ma Hangbo didn¡¯t know was that his thoughts were completely unnecessary. Because when Yang Chen reached the ninth floor, he relied more on his Starfire. If not for Starfire, Yang Chen would probably have been stopped at the sixth floor. However, it was quite normal for most geniuses to have some unseen moves. But since they were unseen, like Starfire, Yang Chen would never use it even if he lost against Ma Hangbo. Without using Starfire, it would be tough for him to gain an advantage against Ma Hangbo. But Ma Hangbo didn¡¯t know this, and he ended up fainting from fear. Yang Chen did not know that Ma Hangbo had fainted from fright. If he did, he probably would not have had the current solemnity of being on the ninth floor. At the moment, Yang Chen stood in the desert with his hands behind his back, facing the ultimate test of the nine sand soldiers! As of now, his Martial Arts Cultivation had improved from the initial stage of the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm to the peak of Stage 8 of the Soul Martial Realm, after being cleansing by the numerous Creation Divine Auras! Yes, the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Stage Peak, only one step away from the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage. If he could break through the ninth floor, he was confident that he could rush straight from the Eighth Level to the Ninth Level! Soon, the sand soldiers on the ground began to gather, all nine sand soldiers were complete! Just as these nine sand soldiers merged, they formed an intricate formation. Yang Chen knew without looking that it was a Combined Attack Formation. Starting from the sixth floor, these sand soldiers began to use the Combined Attack Formation, and the higher the floor, the more intricate and profound the formation became. If it were not for the corrosion power of his Starfire, he might not have been able to break through the sand soldiers¡¯ defenses and advance all the way to the ninth floor. But even so, by the time he reached the ninth floor, he was exhausted and running low on True Qi. ¡°Nine sand soldiers, there¡¯s really no room for breathing, huh? Let¡¯s struggle once more; succeed or fail, and if we can¡¯t, just give up.¡± Yang Chen sighed. His remaining True Qi now couldn¡¯t support him for a long, sustained battle. Therefore, one strike will decide the outcome; that¡¯s the key. Win or lose, he¡¯s out of options! Having made up his mind, Yang Chen spurred all his Starfire and attacked the nine sand soldiers directly. However, the Combined Attack Formation of these nine sand soldiers was extraordinary. When the nine sand soldiers joined forces, their combined energy surprisingly resisted the corrosion power of his Starfire. It wasn¡¯t that his corrosion power couldn¡¯t corrode them, but rather that it couldn¡¯t corrode them fast enough! A single breath could only corrode a little, and over time, his True Qi consumption would be incalculable! His Starfire was very energy-consuming, and with his current condition, it was challenging to maintain continuous corrosion, let alone continuing to corrode them further. His True Qi would eventually give out. Feeling the dwindling of his True Qi due to the use of Starfire, Yang Chen could only sigh, knowing that the ninth floor was out of reach, and he had to withdraw and leave the Trial Tower. Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Chapter 365: There are People Sending Spirit Stones, No Way Out_1 Chapter 368: Chapter 365: There are People Sending Spirit Stones, No Way Out_1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing the light on the ninth floor of the Trial Tower go out and the light on the tenth floor not coming on, the people from Beishan Main City outside breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, this demon kid had stopped. If Yang Chen really made it to the tenth floor in one go, they wouldn¡¯t know what to do. After all, no one wants to be proven completely worthless. If Yang Chen really made it to the tenth floor in one go, wouldn¡¯t that be an indirect way of proving their incompetence? Who wants to be incompetent? Of course, if they knew that Yang Chen¡¯s failure on the ninth floor was due to a lack of True Qi and not because his strength was exhausted, perhaps their sense of luck would disappear and they would be even more shocked. As people discussed, Yang Chen also walked down from the Trial Tower. ¡°Yang Chen is coming down.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°This kid¡­¡± In an instant, people were talking incessantly, but most of them had lost their previous mockery of Yang Chen. On the contrary, many people¡¯s eyes gradually grew respectful as they looked at Yang Chen. There was no way around it, Yang Chen¡¯s performance just now was too dazzling and unbelievable for someone who had challenged the Trial Tower for the first time. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care too much about other people¡¯s opinions and views. What he was more curious about now was the one million Spirit Stones Ma Hangbo had bet with him. One million Spirit Stones was not a small sum, so Yang Chen was quite concerned about it. With that thought, Yang Chen focused his gaze on Ma Hangbo, who was in the crowd. Ma Hangbo, being a martial artist, had been knocked unconscious for a short time and was only roused by some people pulling at him. Just as he woke up and saw Yang Chen coming out of the Trial Tower, his heart was pounding wildly. Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart was in his throat, and now he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen said calmly, ¡°My dear brother, I remember it very clearly: one million Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Yang Chen, spare someone when you can.¡± Ma Hangbo¡¯s face changed dramatically. Although Yang Chen addressed him affectionately as brother, he didn¡¯t want to see Yang Chen anymore. To give up one million Spirit Stones, how could that be possible? One million, that was the savings he had worked so hard to accumulate over decades. If he were to give it up now, he would be ruined. ¡°Oh?¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen sneered. You don¡¯t have Spirit Stones? You don¡¯t want to give them up? He didn¡¯t have any ill intentions and said, ¡°Alright, don¡¯t give them if you don¡¯t want to. But I have another condition, and it won¡¯t be difficult for you.¡± ¡°What are your conditions?¡± Ma Hangbo immediately asked. Yawning, Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°It¡¯s not a serious condition. If you don¡¯t give me those Spirit Stones, you should at least let me publicize the matter. Otherwise, my victory in this bet won¡¯t be glorious, which would be very unfair, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± When these words fell, Ma Hangbo didn¡¯t feel much. After all, in his eyes, if Yang Chen spread this matter, the most it would do is damage his reputation. His reputation could never be more important than Spirit Stones. But that¡¯s how he, Ma Hangbo, thinks, not others. ¡°Ma Hangbo, give the Spirit Stones to young friend Yang Chen.¡± At this time, Steward Xu somehow had run back, just in time to hear Yang Chen¡¯s words and immediately lowered his voice before harshly scolding Ma Hangbo. Seeing Steward Xu return was not a surprise, as Yang Chen sat waiting for Steward Xu and Ma Hangbo to discuss the matter. When Ma Hangbo was scolded by Steward Xu, he suddenly became anxious: ¡°Steward Xu, these one million Spirit Stones are all my savings. Yang Chen himself doesn¡¯t even want them. You, why¡­¡± ¡°Give them to him quickly, spare-no-ones bet, you¡¯ve already bet, could it be that you don¡¯t have the courage to pay?¡± Steward Xu scolded. In Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart, reputation is small, Spirit Stones are big. But that¡¯s Ma Hangbo¡¯s personal opinion. Are you kidding me? If Yang Chen spreads the news, it wouldn¡¯t just be Ma Hangbo¡¯s face lost, it would be the face of everyone in Beishan Main City. By then, everyone would laugh at them for not being able to afford to lose, for losing the bet but not daring to hand over the Spirit Stones. By then, do the people of Beishan Main City still need a face when they go out? You, Ma Hangbo, have saved your one million Spirit Stones, but by then, everyone will lose face with you! If it had been a private bet between you, Ma Hangbo, and Yang Chen, it would still be alright, but now you¡¯ve made a bet on Yang Chen¡¯s face in front of so many people, there¡¯s no way you can save face. Steward Xu was also so angry that he urged Ma Hangbo to take out the Spirit Stones without saying a word. How could Ma Hangbo defy Steward Xu? The gap between his status and Steward Xu¡¯s was not a little bit, there was simply nothing to compare. Steward Xu ordered him to hand over the Spirit Stones, and if he didn¡¯t today, his place in Beishan Main City tomorrow would be in question. At that thought, Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart was full of anger, but he had no choice but to obediently hand over the Spirit Stones to Yang Chen. He didn¡¯t fully understand why he didn¡¯t hate Yang Chen, but instead cursed Steward Xu¡¯s ancestors eighteen generations over. Steward Xu, the old and cunning man, how could he not know Ma Hangbo¡¯s thoughts? He had long cursed Ma Hangbo for his stupidity countless times. If you were smart, would you bet against Yang Chen? You deserved to lose one million Spirit Stones. The happiest person was still Yang Chen. Now that he had got one million Spirit Stones in one go, it would be strange if he wasn¡¯t happy. But there was nothing to be done, someone was giving him Spirit Stones for nothing. Steward Xu said bluntly, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, after completing this Trial Tower challenge, do you plan to stay in our Beishan Main City for a few days or go back to Yuanshan Sect first? In my opinion, our Beishan Main City is small and biased, and it may not be worthy of Yang Chen, my friend, haha.¡± His meaning was basically obvious, he clearly didn¡¯t want Yang Chen to stay in Beishan Main City. Are you kidding? You, an outsider, challenged the Trial Tower and achieved better results than our own people from Beishan Main City. How stifled do our people feel? The key is that Yang Chen¡¯s status within the Yuanshan Sect is not low, he can¡¯t be touched, otherwise, if he really annoys Mu Baisheng and he fights with Beishan Main City, who will they turn to in Beishan Main City? Yang Chen could not fail to understand Steward Xu¡¯s meaning and said with a gentle and cordial smile, ¡°Haha, Junior doesn¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll rest in Beishan Main City for a few more days, and in a few days I might need to trouble Steward Xu to guide me to the Trial Tower again.¡± Steward Xu wanted to curse out loud. Not offended? My god, this Yang Chen is really pushy. But what could he do? He was really out of options now. He didn¡¯t know what those high-level people were thinking. He had just told the high-level people about Yang Chen passing the seventh floor of the Trial Tower for consultation, and they had considered whether they should stop making things difficult for Yang Chen. But what about now? Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Chapter 366: Unusual Temple_1 Chapter 369: Chapter 366: Unusual Temple_1 Translator: 549690339 What are those high-level people thinking? They thought that since Yang Chen is not from Beishan Main City, no matter how excellent his performance, it has nothing to do with Beishan Main City, and they should target him. They also said that Yang Chen had only reached this level and that Beishan Main City had geniuses in the past. What kind of thinking is that? He saw decay, he saw a series of arrogant remarks. He knew very well that these old fellows in Beishan Main City were still immersed in the past image of Beishan Main City being invincible. They didn¡¯t know that Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect were gradually growing bigger. From the beginning, these two forces had to look at Beishan Main City¡¯s face, but now they are on par with Beishan Main City! Yet they haven¡¯t noticed it. They even arrogantly believe that they are invincible, completely despising others. Steward Xu¡¯s heart was filled with resentment, but he still kindly said, ¡°That¡¯s very kind of you. If Yang Chen, my friend, needs to break through the Trial Tower again, just let me know. Now, let this old man take you to rest.¡± Yang Chen saluted and immediately said, ¡°Thank you, senior Xu.¡± ¡°No need to be polite, polite¡­¡± Steward Xu had no idea how many times he had cursed Yang Chen in his heart, but on the surface, he was very courteous and hypocritical with Yang Chen. In this way, under the guidance of Steward Xu, Yang Chen stays in a corner of Beishan Main City. It indeed was a corner. The spiritual energy here is scarce, and it¡¯s located in a remote area, which can be considered as a place where hardly anyone lives in Beishan Main City. At least after Steward Xu left, Yang Chen stood in the courtyard, looked around, and found that there were no other people living nearby except him. ¡°Steward Xu is really good at taking revenge, ******* wants me to leave Beishan Main City, but I don¡¯t. He arranged for me to be in such a place where there is no spiritual energy and no environment. Fortunately, I didn¡¯t bring Ming Yue here. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t she have suffered with me?¡± Yang Chen looked at the messy surroundings and memorized Beishan Main City¡¯s style of doing things. He didn¡¯t think it was solely Steward Xu¡¯s decision. It was likely a decision made after discussing with Beishan Main City. Their narrow-minded approach, yet self-proclaimed orthodoxy, deeply disappointed Yang Chen. The key point is that after Steward Xu brought him here, he left without mentioning when he would pick Yang Chen up to go to the Trial Tower again. ¡°Is this to make it harder for me to participate in the Trial Tower again?¡± Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°It won¡¯t be that easy.¡± If Beishan Main City had a good discussion with him, he would give them some face to some extent. After all, everyone deserves some respect. But now that Beishan Main City has played this game with him, they can¡¯t blame him. Yang Chen looked around at the environment, revealing a helpless smile. He then slightly tidied up the surroundings and dug a cave to rest in. At the same time, Yang Chen suddenly heard voices from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. ¡°What did you say? I have reached the level of martial arts cultivation to learn Mountain God Roar?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, a look of joy on his face. It was naturally transmitted by Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two. What is the Mountain God Roar? It¡¯s the second ultimate technique of Black Mountain Black Bear. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know how many ultimate techniques Black Mountain Black Bears had, but he had seen their power firsthand. The first was the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and the second was the Mountain God Roar. Yang Chen had the essence blood of Black Mountain Black Bears in his body, so he was able to learn their ultimate techniques. The Mountain God Roar was naturally the same. However, at the beginning, he couldn¡¯t learn it due to the insufficient level of martial arts cultivation. But now, when he came out of the Trial Tower, his martial arts cultivation had improved to Stage 8 of the Soul Martial Realm. Just as he was about to meditate and cultivate, Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two told him that his martial arts cultivation was now enough to learn Mountain God Roar. How could Yang Chen not be overjoyed? He summoned Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, and called out Rainbow and a few girls from the Fishman Tribe, as well as the Golden Claw Python. ¡°Young Master!¡± ¡°Boss!¡± The Black Mountain Black Bears and the Fishmen Tribe all spoke to Yang Chen. Yang Chen nodded and ordered, ¡°Rainbow, take a few tribe elders from your tribe and patrol the surroundings, check if there¡¯s anything suspicious. If there is, report back to me immediately. Brother Python, you go and protect the girls, remember to be careful in your actions. Although it is a remote place, it doesn¡¯t mean it is completely safe.¡± ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ll definitely protect these fish.¡± Golden Claw Python agreed. Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel particularly reassured, so he gave a few more instructions. After the Golden Claw Python and a few girls from the Fishman Tribe left, Yang Chen looked at the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, then called out a few more Fishman Tribe girls, ¡°You, help me set up a soundproofing prohibition around here. Be rigorous about it. You know how loud these two big bears are.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Only after the soundproofing barrier was fully prepared did Yang Chen feel relieved. Next, it¡¯s about the Mountain God Roar¡­ Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were not very clever. Yang Chen treated them well, and supplied them with elixirs and food without sparing any effort. They naturally did their best to help Yang Chen, not hesitating to teach him the secrets of Mountain God Roar. Yang Chen secretly appreciated the help of these two brothers. In fact, whether it¡¯s the Golden Claw Python or the Fishpeople Tribe, the ones he was most familiar with and trusted were these two silly bears, because these two bears had no brains, and they were the first ones to follow him. However, before he got a chance to practice Mountain God Roar, Yang Chen suddenly felt something and opened his eyes. He saw the Fishman Tribe and the Golden Claw Python hurry back. ¡°Young Master.¡± ¡°Young Master.¡± Yang Chen looked at Rainbow¡¯s strange expression and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Rainbow, what happened? Did you find anything suspicious around here?¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Rainbow hurriedly said, ¡°Young Master, at first, Brother Python and I didn¡¯t find anything nearby, but just as we thought there was no result, we found an old, broken temple in the east. I used my soul to inspect it and found something strange inside the temple. I didn¡¯t dare to do anything, so I called for you, Young Master.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen was startled, ¡°The temple is strange, what¡¯s going on, take me to check it out! Brother Python, and you, all go inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.¡± Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: Chapter 367: Huang Taiji?_1 Chapter 370: Chapter 367: Huang Taiji?_1 Translator: 549690339 He lived in a desolate mountain, which was the most remote place in Beishan Main City. Indeed, there was nothing in the desolate mountain. From the ruins, it was not difficult to see what had been lived there before, but that was all in the past. As Rainbow had said, not far to the east, there was indeed an abandoned temple. There was nothing unusual about the temple. Even when Yang Chen stood inside it, he still could not detect anything strange. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask Rainbow, who had already entered the Eight Extremes River Space, ¡°Rainbow, you said there is something unusual about this temple, but I didn¡¯t observe anything. Why is that?¡± ¡°Young Master, you naturally wouldn¡¯t be able to detect it.¡± Rainbow giggled, ¡°Actually, I can¡¯t detect it either. It was Elder Yun Lu of our tribe who just now, using divine soul power comparable to the True Martial Realm, carefully observed the temple at least three or five times before finally noticed any clues.¡± ¡°Oh? So that¡¯s what happened?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°What kind of mystery does this temple have that even someone with divine soul power comparable to the True Martial Realm took so long to observe it?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts began to stir. Honestly speaking, if there is something within the temple requiring a True Martial Realm powerhouse, it¡¯s best not to explore with his current ability. After all, he is still some distance away from the Origin Martial Realm, let alone the lofty True Martial Realm. The gap was too large! Rainbow¡¯s actions just now were correct; discovering the anomalies without rash action was the right choice. If one was too impatient to act and touched something taboo, there would be nowhere to cry. ¡°Young Master, do you want to inquire further?¡± Rainbow asked curiously. Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, instinctively not wanting to explore further. However, after pondering in his mind for a moment, he felt that if he did not enter the tiger¡¯s den, he would not gain anything. If he didn¡¯t have the desire and the idea to explore the unknown, how could he explore more significant and more unknown things in the future? The most critical point was that this was Beishan Main City. He now had a few hidden cards and was not a soft persimmon that could be easily bullied. If things don¡¯t work out, he could divert the trouble and let Beishan Main City handle it. He said, ¡°It¡¯s alright to explore, where is the problem, Rainbow, tell me.¡± ¡°Young Master, did you see the two empty eye sockets on the Buddha statue?¡± Rainbow said. ¡°Yes, I saw them.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say. Temples usually have Buddha statues, and the eye sockets of the Buddha statue in this temple were empty, as if they had been deliberately dug out by someone. Rainbow explained, ¡°These two empty eye sockets of the Buddha statue are actually hidden about nine feet below the ground. However, it¡¯s unclear what connection they have with the Buddha statue. Even if the eye beads were thrown on the ground, they wouldn¡¯t feel anything. The reason Elder Yun Lu became suspicious was that the surface of the eye beads had a prohibition, which could block the divine soul¡¯s power. Unless a divine soul far surpassing the ordinary True Martial Realm carefully observes here, it would be challenging to detect.¡± The Fishpeople Tribe specialized in the path of divine souls, and thanks to the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul attainment had surpassed that of the normal True Martial Realm. ¡°Oh? A prohibition was deliberately set up in these eye beads to block the detection of divine soul energy? No wonder no one has ever discovered the anomaly in this temple.¡± Without giving it much thought, Yang Chen decided to investigate the matter thoroughly; he launched his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and blasted a hole in the ground. A nine-foot distance was not a difficult task for him. Within a short time, he found the golden Buddha statue eye beads three feet below the ground. It wasn¡¯t too hard to find; it¡¯s just that no one ever thought to look underground normally. Even if they did find it, without using divine soul detection, it would be tough to guess the connection between the Buddha statue¡¯s eye beads and the divine soul prohibition. From what he could see, the reason the Buddha¡¯s eye beads were placed separately from the statue seemed to be someone¡¯s deliberate move, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what the purpose was. Yang Chen secretly sighed at the benefits the Fishpeople Tribe had brought to him. Holding the two eye beads in his hand, he carefully placed them back into the empty sockets of the Buddha statue. The eye beads matched perfectly with the eye sockets, almost seamlessly connected. It was precisely when the golden eye beads were inserted into the eye sockets of the Buddha statue that Yang Chen, on full alert, quickly stepped back. If there was any movement threatening him, he would immediately respond without hesitation. However, to his surprise, when the Buddha statue and the golden eye beads merged, nothing dangerous happened. It was only after about three or four breaths that the Buddha statue¡¯s eyes began to emit an intense golden light. Immediately afterward, a phantom gradually floated out from within the Buddha statue, appearing in Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight. When he saw the phantom, Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed, and he retreated a step in surprise. The phantom was a man wearing a yellow robe. It was not difficult to analyze that it was a remnant of divine soul power sealed within the Buddha statue, barely surviving. It was this seal that had kept the divine soul energy from being consumed too much. Yang Chen heard from Rainbow that this divine soul power was at least as strong as the True Martial Realm. If it were to attack him with full force, unless he used the power of the Fishpeople Tribe, it would be quite a big problem. The Soul Man, now emerging, had eyes full of reluctance: ¡°Many years have passed, and my divine soul, Huang Taiji, has finally seen the light of day again. Descendant, are you the one who released me? What year and month is it now?¡± Yang Chen relayed the current year and month to the Soul Man after pondering for a while. Upon hearing the date, the Soul Man sighed, then said, ¡°So I¡¯ve been dead for over a thousand years? How sad, how pitiful¡­¡± ¡°Over a thousand years?¡± Yang Chen was stunned, ¡°You¡¯ve been dead for over a thousand years?¡± ¡°Judging from your tone, it seems you recognize me?¡± the Soul Man asked curiously. Yang Chen cupped his hands, ¡°Senior Huang Taiji¡¯s reputation is well-known. Back in the Spirit Martial Realm, you managed to reach the eighteenth floor of the Trial Tower before entering the Origin Martial Realm. Such an incredible achievement still ranks second after a thousand years, with no one surpassing it.¡± Indeed, the man before him was Huang Taiji, the one who ranked second among the top twenty floors of the Trial Tower. Hearing this, the Soul Man gave a bitter smile, ¡°A thousand years have passed, and no one has surpassed my ranking? How pathetic. What has Beishan Main City been doing all these years? It¡¯s been a thousand years¡­ Eh, you, this young fellow, are very talented, and have a remarkable background. Beishan Main City has picked up a good genius.¡± Yang Chen replied awkwardly, ¡°Senior Huang, you¡¯re mistaken. I am not from Beishan Main City.¡± Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Chapter 368: The Despicable Acts of the Royal Genius!_1 Chapter 371: Chapter 368: The Despicable Acts of the Royal Genius!_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°What? You¡¯re not from Beishan Main City? Strange, how could such a talented genius like you not be trained in Beishan Main City? Do other forces have such capabilities as well? Huh, indeed, I can¡¯t sense any qi of Beishan Main City¡¯s cultivation methods in you. What a pity, such a pity. You, just a young man, have already reached the eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. It¡¯s a shame that you don¡¯t belong to Beishan Main City. Why didn¡¯t you join Beishan Main City?¡± Huang Taiji¡¯s face was full of puzzlement. When Yang Chen heard Huang Taiji¡¯s words, he knew that Huang Taiji must have been loyal to Beishan Main City. But this matter was out of his hands. He said helplessly, ¡°Senior Huang, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to join Beishan Main City, but Beishan Main City has truly disappointed me. If it weren¡¯t for that, wouldn¡¯t I, a part of the most orthodox force in North Mountain County, join Beishan Main City and support the mainstay?¡± Upon hearing this, Huang Taiji was momentarily stunned. With his wisdom, how could he not understand the meaning behind Yang Chen¡¯s words? After a long while, he finally said, ¡°After a thousand years, Beishan Main City has actually degraded to the point of disappointing talents. Really, how changeable the world is. Anyway, I, Huang Taiji, can¡¯t control nor am I bothered to interfere with the future affairs of North Mountain County.¡± ¡°Senior Huang, your martial arts cultivation had reached the True Martial Realm back then, right?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°That¡¯s true,¡± Huang Taiji replied. Yang Chen was not surprised by this. A peerless genius who could reach the seventeenth floor of the Trial Tower with his cultivation level at the Spirit Martial Realm should have the talent to reach the level of the True Martial Realm. However, what puzzled him was¡­ Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior Huang, with your True Martial Realm cultivation level, you were already among the best in North Mountain County. How did you end up in such a state, and even sealed your divine soul power into the Buddha statue? It can¡¯t be that you died in battle here in Beishan Main City of your own accord, can it¡­¡± Upon hearing this, anger surged in Huang Taiji¡¯s eyes. After quite some time, he took a deep breath, ¡°There¡¯s a long story behind this. Originally, I left this seal in hopes that the future generations of Beishan Main City would discover it and understand my grievances, as well as inherit the powerful techniques that I left behind. However, I never expected that after a thousand years, it would be you, an outsider, who would find it. Anyway, since you¡¯ve found it, and the seal no longer has any purpose. My soul¡¯s power can¡¯t exist in this world for long, so I¡¯ll tell you about what happened.¡± Yang Chen attentive listened. Huang Taiji frowned, ¡°If nothing unexpected happened, Wu Changkong, the one who scored impressively by reaching the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower while in the Spirit Martial Realm, should be ranked first on that Tower, right?¡± Yang Chen replied, ¡°That¡¯s correct!¡± ¡°Heh, that so-called royal genius Wu Changkong, haha, he¡¯s an insult to the word genius,¡± Huang Taiji gritted his teeth and said in a low voice. ¡°Senior Huang, you and Wu Changkong¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Huang Taiji folded his arms behind his back and said coldly, ¡°Heh, during my era, the royal family came to build the Trial Tower in North Mountain County. At that time, Wu Changkong followed the seniors of the royal family here. Just like you, he was only fifteen or sixteen years old. However, he was much stronger and had already achieved a half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level. It was truly astonishing.¡± ¡°Moreover, Wu Changkong had demonstrated an extraordinary potential. He practiced martial arts techniques of the royal family and took the best elixir provided by the royal family. After the Trial Tower was built, he passed through it with ease, directly reaching the twentieth floor! Unprecedented! And he even disdainfully destroyed the Creation Divine Aura without refining it, advancing to the next floor. Entering the Yuan Martial Realm was no pressure for him at all; as long as he wanted to, he could enter the realm anytime, a place where others could only dream of!¡± Huang Taiji furrowed his brow, ¡°I was the best of the young generation at that time. Seeing how powerful the Trial Tower was and how strong Wu Changkong was, how could I not feel a fighting intent? During my first attempt, I suffered a great loss, but I learned from my mistakes and tried again, advancing through the Tower dozens of times. Eventually, I reached the seventeenth floor and improved my martial arts cultivation level to the Yuan Martial Realm!¡± Yang Chen slowly listened. Huang Taiji spoke with more and more hatred, ¡°After I reached the Yuan Martial Realm, Wu Changkong also attained it. When we first entered the Yuan Martial Realm, we both competed in the Trial Tower, and both achieved the outstanding result of reaching the thirtieth floor!¡± ¡°Our achievements were identical, and neither of us could surpass the other. However, who would have known that Wu Changkong¡¯s mind was so small and incomprehensible? He couldn¡¯t tolerate anyone threatening him or any genius who could keep up with him. I never thought that he would hold a grudge against me from then on!¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned. This Huang Taiji was truly extraordinary, daring to challenge a royal family-trained genius and managing not to lose! Yang Chen was very clear about what the royal family represented, clearer than anyone else. Even now, he didn¡¯t dare to be sure that he could defeat the royal geniuses because the power and strength of the royal family were still an unknown quantity in many people¡¯s eyes. But Huang Taiji, he actually dared to challenge the royal genius, and most importantly, he didn¡¯t lose! It seemed that every few hundred years, there would be a monstrous genius in each era. For instance, Huang Taiji and then Zhang Xuelian a few centuries later. Each era would have a genius as a hallmark, making everyone remember such an extraordinary person. However, in comparison, it seemed that Huang Taiji¡¯s fate was somewhat more tragic. Yang Chen didn¡¯t interrupt, and Huang Taiji grew angrier as he continued, ¡°Ten years later, I, Huang Taiji, entered the True Martial Realm with my remarkable demeanor. And another ten years later, Wu Changkong also entered the True Martial Realm and appeared in North Mountain County. He still remembered our previous encounter and wanted to challenge me again with his True Martial Realm cultivation level in the Trial Tower!¡± ¡°I reached the fifty-second floor, while Wu Changkong only reached the fifty-first!¡± Huang Taiji said slowly. Yang Chen was taken aback, realizing that the higher one¡¯s cultivation level, the more difficult it would be to advance through the Trial Tower. However, what shocked him most was that Huang Taiji had actually won against Wu Changkong by a narrow margin. Wu Changkong, the royal genius, had reached the fifty-first floor during the True Martial Realm, while Huang Taiji had gone straight up to the fifty-second floor. It was simply incredible. The royal genius Wu Changkong had actually lost! ¡°Senior Huang, so what happened after that¡­¡± Yang Chen asked, more curious than ever. Huang Taiji gritted his teeth, ¡°After that, Wu Changkong didn¡¯t do much. But before he left, he passed a message to my soul saying that he wanted to challenge me to a fair duel. I didn¡¯t pay much attention to it, but had a rematch with Wu Changkong!¡± Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Chapter 369: Happiness Comes Too Suddenly_1 Chapter 372: Chapter 369: Happiness Comes Too Suddenly_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°I originally thought this would be a straightforward, thrilling match.¡± ¡°After all, I am from Beishan Main City, which is under the Royal Family, and I subconsciously thought that I was on the same side as Witch Wu Changkong. When the two of us fought, it should have been more pure and exhilarating. Thus, I spent a full cup of tea¡¯s time fighting with him in this temple. At first, it was just a proper exchange. I must say, Witch Wu Changkong is indeed very skilled, as I almost lost to him even when I was fully prepared. However, I managed to turn the situation around at last and beat him by a small margin!¡± At this point, Huang Taiji furrowed his brow and sighed heavily: ¡°It was precisely because I defeated Witch Wu Changkong that the tragedy happened later. Seeing that I was winning repeatedly, Witch Wu Changkong suddenly changed faces and began to attack me for real. I never expected him to use a Xuan Tian treasure right at the beginning. Naturally, I suffered a great loss due to the inadequate defense!¡± ¡°I was seriously injured by his Xuan Tian treasure, and Witch Wu Changkong clearly wanted to kill me. Although I still had some tricks up my sleeve, I was ultimately injured by the treasure due to being weakened when I was struck by it. Moreover, because Witch Wu Changkong had the Xuan Tian treasure, I was at a disadvantage and had my body injured!¡± As Huang Taiji spoke, he was filled with resentment, and the murderous intent in his eyes represented his disillusionment. He sneered, ¡°I, Huang Taiji, have always been loyal to Beishan Main City and have dedicated myself to the Royal Family. Yet, for the simple reason that I defeated Witch Wu Changkong by a margin, he wanted to kill me. And he wanted to kill me by such means¡­how can a Royal Family like this be worthy of my loyalty? I, Huang Taiji, have lived a straightforward life, and I can¡¯t bear such humiliation!¡± ¡°When Witch Wu Changkong tried to kill me, he had a guardian watching by his side. Seeing Witch Wu Changkong¡¯s betrayal, I knew my chances of survival were slim, so I secretly separated a thread of Divine Soul Power and hid it deep underground, without being discovered by Witch Wu Changkong and his protector¡­¡± Yang Chen thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Senior, did you do this to inform the later generations of Beishan Main City?¡± Huang Taiji nodded, ¡°I, Huang Taiji, was once one of the leaders of Beishan Main City. In less than ten years, I could have become the highest leader of Beishan Main City. At that time, this area was where I lived. This was also the reason why I didn¡¯t expect Witch Wu Changkong to ambush me. Choosing my territory as the battleground for our duel was a sign of sincerity, but who would have thought¡­¡± At this point, Huang Taiji sighed, ¡°There¡¯s no need to mention it anymore. At the time, the residue of my Divine Soul Power created a prohibition, sealing myself within this Buddha statue. As long as someone digs up the Buddha statue eye beads I placed underground and sews them back on, it will trigger the prohibition. However, what baffles me is that, by all rights, Beishan Main City should have known that I, one of their high-ranking members, died at the hands of Witch Wu Changkong. Even if it was an inexplicable death, the place where I lived should have been thoroughly investigated by the people of Beishan Main City.¡± ¡°It would be very easy to trigger the prohibition with just a slight investigation.¡± After all, the disappearance of a True Martial Realm expert in his own home is no small matter, Beishan Main City would definitely investigate. With such an investigation, how could Huang Taiji¡¯s hidden plan not be discovered? However, the reality is that a thousand years have passed, and Huang Taiji¡¯s prohibition has not been triggered. He originally planned to tell Beishan Main City about the Royal Family¡¯s true face with full resentment, telling them that the Royal Family was not worthy of their loyalty. But now, he didn¡¯t even know whether to say it or not. Actually, Yang Chen didn¡¯t know whether to say it or not either. He was a bit lost, not knowing what to do. If he said it, wouldn¡¯t it hurt Huang Taiji? Huang Taiji was no fool, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s expression, he knew what Yang Chen was thinking. Looking at his hesitant appearance, Huang Taiji said, ¡°Little guy, if you have something to say, just say it.¡± ¡°Senior Huang, to be honest, if you think like this, then the situation in the later generations may have deviated somewhat from your expectations at that time. Look at the ruined temple¡­¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°No, why is this temple so dilapidated? At least, this area was where I lived. Shouldn¡¯t the people of Beishan Main City have taken good care of it? How could it have become so rundown?¡± Huang Taiji could not fathom it. ¡°Not only that¡­¡± Yang Chen gave a bitter smile, ¡°This entire area has become a ruin, with no one from Beishan Main City living here. It seems like they¡¯ve completely isolated this place. I searched here for a long time, but I couldn¡¯t find a single person.¡± Upon hearing this, Huang Taiji¡¯s heart sank. Then, he laughed desolately, ¡°Heh, really interesting¡­my dwelling place isolated and turned into ruins a thousand years after my death. It seems the only explanation is that Beishan Main City knew about Witch Wu Changkong¡¯s murder, and they chose to continue being loyal to the Royal Family, isolating my former residence in the process.¡± He seemed to have guessed this choice before but just couldn¡¯t bring himself to believe it. Yang Chen also thought the same, as there was no other explanation. Beishan Main City simply wasn¡¯t the type of people who wouldn¡¯t do such a thing. The key point is that Huang Taiji placed too much trust in human nature. How could Beishan Main City dare to defy the Royal Family? After Wu Changkong killed Huang Taiji, it was clear to Beishan Main City that he had killed Huang Taiji. Did Beishan Main City choose to stand up for a dead man or fight with the Royal Family to the death? As cruel as it is, the reality is just that cold. ¡°Senior Huang, perhaps there are hidden facts? You cannot solely rely on assumptions¡­¡± Yang Chen tried to comfort him. Huang Taiji waved his hand dismissively, ¡°It¡¯s alright, don¡¯t comfort me, I¡¯m not a fool either. I can understand Beishan Main City not seeking revenge on the Royal Family due to the huge gap in strength. However, after my death, Beishan Main City isolated the place where I lived just to show their loyalty to the Royal Family? Heh, well then, young man, I¡¯ll pass my unparalleled skills from my past to you. Are you willing to accept them?¡± Never having thought that happiness would come so suddenly, Yang Chen immediately said, ¡°Junior is willing to accept!¡± Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Chapter 370: Request_1 Chapter 373: Chapter 370: Request_1 Translator: 549690339 This is simply a blessing from heaven. Who is Huang Taiji? Initially, when he entered the Trial Tower, he reached the seventeenth floor in one breath. If it weren¡¯t for Wu Changkong¡¯s experience in the Trial Tower and his royal background, which gave him inherent advantages, it would still be uncertain who would win or lose. Even so, in the Origin Martial Realm, Huang Taiji still tied with Wu Changkong. And even more victorious in the True Martial Realm. In this world, there are some rare and exceptional geniuses. These geniuses excel in cultivation and everything else, making their mark in an era while also becoming the despair of other geniuses in the same era. And Huang Taiji is one of them. If this guy could surpass Wu Changkong, who was cultivated by the royal family, even in an environment like North Mountain County, he would not be ordinary. Yang Chen didn¡¯t even think about it, and directly accepted the secret techniques passed down by him. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Huang Taiji nodded with satisfaction: ¡°The key to my unique technique in my life is the word ¡®talisman¡¯.¡± ¡°Spirit Talisman?¡± Yang Chen looked puzzled and very surprised. ¡°What, kid, do you look down on the Dao of Talismans?¡± Huang Taiji said angrily. Yang Chen smiled bitterly: ¡°Junior wouldn¡¯t dare to have such intentions. I just don¡¯t quite understand the connection between the Dao of Talismans and Martial Arts?¡± ¡°Humph!¡± Huang Taiji said slowly: ¡°Don¡¯t think that the secret art of talismans I hold is the same as the ones you¡¯ve seen. Back then, I relied on this secret talisman art to defeat Wu Changkong. Moreover, my outstanding achievements in the Trial Tower were entirely based on the Dao of Talismans.¡± ¡°How did senior manage to do that?¡± Yang Chen was stunned. He was quite experienced in his previous life and had some understanding of the Dao of Talismans. Indeed, the Dao of Talismans has good effects, but it doesn¡¯t seem as mysterious as Huang Taiji described. Huang Taiji laughed: ¡°How did I do it? Let me tell you the truth. The Dao of Talismans has countless effects, covering everything. Whatever effect you want, talismans can satisfy you. For example, I can create an Explosion Talisman on a weapon, and when I fight with others, continuous explosions would leave them defenseless. Or I can create a rune on a weapon that emits fire¡­ ¡± ¡°Rune Sword Technique?¡± Yang Chen thought of the secret technique passed down by the Zhou family. ¡°Oh? You¡¯ve also heard of the Rune Sword Technique. That¡¯s just a small way. When I was the leader of Beishan Main City, I passed down the Dao of Talismans I had created. However, I only passed down a part of it. One small branch of it is the Rune Sword Technique. I don¡¯t know how it has evolved now.¡± Huang Taiji muttered. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry. It turned out that the Rune Sword Technique held by the ancestors of the Zhou family was passed down by Huang Taiji. And it seems that the Rune Sword Technique has deviated, not having received Huang Taiji¡¯s true teachings. Huang Taiji murmured: ¡°The Dao of Talismans is all-encompassing and can be transformed in many directions. I can create talismans, form armor to protect myself, or even create talismans with the power to deliver a blow far beyond my martial arts cultivation. I can also create talismans that contain True Qi inside. When my True Qi is exhausted, it can instantly replenish the True Qi within me!¡± ¡°The Dao of Talismans is ever-changing, and there is too much it can do. Many people initially thought that talismans were just a branch of martial arts. Heh, I integrated this branch into martial arts, forming a unique Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts! In this Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, the only limit is your imagination. Otherwise, do you think that Wu Changkong would have been easily defeated? It took me a lot of effort to defeat him back then.¡± Huang Taiji¡¯s face showed some confidence: ¡°To tell you the truth, in a small place like Beishan Main City, I, Huang Taiji, am the first person to defeat a royal genius of the same level of martial arts cultivation.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully: ¡°It¡¯s just that junior is ignorant.¡± He truly meant it because, before this, he had traveled all over the world and considered himself knowledgeable but had never heard of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. Such an astonishing creation was buried for a thousand years without being passed down. This¡­ It¡¯s hard to imagine what Steward Xu would look like if he knew that they had missed such a great opportunity to inherit this technique just because they had shown fear and loyalty to the royal family in the remote area of Beishan Main City. Huang Taiji spoke slowly: ¡°I left some secret manuals back then, which can be considered as Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. However, they are all incomplete, so the future generations who practiced my created Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts could hardly achieve even 30% of my original power. The real Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts is in my memory.¡± Having said that, Huang Taiji closed his eyes: ¡°Now, I will use the last of my Divine Soul Power to pass on the Dao of Talismans I created to you!¡± Just as his words fell, before Yang Chen could say anything, Huang Taiji had already transmitted his Divine Soul Power to Yang Chen. Yang Chen made no resistance, only feeling a series of Divine Soul Power pouring into his mind. These were a series of memories related to Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. The more memories he received, the more shocked Yang Chen became. The Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts contained in this memory were definitely an astonishing creation. What kind of terrifying thing did Huang Taiji create in the end? His understanding of the Dao of Talismans was simply unparalleled. There are indeed geniuses in this world, and it¡¯s hard not to believe it. The achievements and innovations of Huang Taiji in the Dao of Talismans were like his own achievements in the field of elixirs back then. They both reached an unprecedented level in their respective fields at a young age, with no one surpassing them, no one getting close, and feeling the chill at the top of their game. This is not something age and time can accomplish. It¡¯s talent. It¡¯s just a pity that both of them died young and were too trusting of people, being killed by traitorous individuals. It was just at this point in his thoughts that suddenly, Huang Taiji¡¯s body trembled, and the memory transmission was finally completed. At this moment, his divine soul phantom had faded a lot, obviously the Divine Soul Power had almost run out. Seeing Huang Taiji like this, Yang Chen respectfully said: ¡°Thank you, senior, for granting me the grace of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.¡± He said this sincerely, as Huang Taiji had preceded him by a thousand years, and even his previous life was far behind Huang Taiji¡¯s era. ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to thank me. If Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts is not passed on to you, it might disappear from this world. I don¡¯t want my unique technique to be lost. The only regret is that if I were alive, I could have perfected the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. Unfortunately, I, Huang Taiji, died young¡­¡± Huang Taiji sighed heavily: ¡°But I see that you are also a person with great talent, so it¡¯s not a waste to pass on the Dao of Talismans to you. If you can fully learn what I have created now, I hope you can continue to create in the future based on my ideas. In addition, I want you to do me a favor!¡± Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Chapter 371: Three Major Forbidden Talismans_1 Chapter 374: Chapter 371: Three Major Forbidden Talismans_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing the request for help, Yang Chen spoke without hesitation, ¡°Please tell me, senior. As long as I can help, I will do so without any complaint for the sake of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.¡± Having received such great kindness, there was really nothing more to say. Moreover, Huang Taiji was already a dead man. As his successor, it was only natural for Yang Chen to help where he could. ¡°Very simple, since you have obtained my Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, I am qualified to ask you for this favor. Of course, I am not expecting you to avenge me against Wu Changkong. It has been a thousand years, and it is difficult to fathom the extent of Wu Changkong¡¯s current strength,¡± Huang Taiji said coldly. ¡°With your strength, seeking trouble with him is undoubtedly like throwing an egg against a rock.¡± ¡°Then, what does senior want me to do?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled. He initially thought that Huang Taiji was about to speak of his unwillingness for revenge against Wu Changkong, but he didn¡¯t expect him to truly let it go and not ask Yang Chen for revenge. In fact, even if he did ask for revenge, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have been unwilling to agree. It was because the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts were worth the price. If he couldn¡¯t avenge today, then ten years later, or even a hundred years later, there would always be opportunities. Huang Taiji sighed, ¡°After you leave here, I hope you can help me investigate the events surrounding my death back then. I want to know what choices Beishan Main City made after learning about my death. If Beishan really abandoned me back then, I hope you can teach them a lesson to some extent. It doesn¡¯t need to be severe, just a lesson.¡± ¡°If they didn¡¯t abandon me back then, it means I still have a connection with Beishan Main City. I hope you can pass on the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts to someone from the future generations of Beishan Main City.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh internally. He didn¡¯t expect that even at this point, Huang Taiji was still looking out for Beishan Main City. This man was not only incredibly talented but also possessed great loyalty. After a thousand years, he still hadn¡¯t forgotten Beishan Main City. Despite having his heart hurt by them, he still wanted to investigate the matter thoroughly and pass on the Dao of Talismans to Beishan Main City. With this in mind, how could Yang Chen refuse to help fulfill Huang Taiji¡¯s dying wish? He bowed respectfully and said, ¡°Senior, I swear that I will investigate everything about the events back then and follow your instructions accordingly.¡± ¡°Good, good¡­ With this, I can rest easy.¡± Huang Taiji slowly closed his eyes, and the force of his divine soul gradually faded, disappearing layer by layer. Seeing Huang Taiji¡¯s soul fade away, Yang Chen let out a soft sigh. Such an extraordinary figure had met such a tragic end, evoking both pity and lament. He found a resonance with Huang Taiji: the unwillingness and sorrow of a fallen genius. Now, as he watched the last remaining proof of Huang Taiji¡¯s existence vanish into smoke and ashes, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but bow in tribute towards the direction where Huang Taiji had disappeared, filled with respect. Not for anything else, but for the incredible Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts that Huang Taiji had created and passed on to him without reservation. Without obtaining the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, it would be very difficult to understand and comprehend their vast and profound nature. In his previous life, Yang Chen was quite knowledgeable. Common things hardly caught his eye, but he had to admit that Huang Taiji was indeed a rare and extraordinary figure. The Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts were mysterious beyond mysterious, with layers upon layers of profound secrets, representing endless potential to explore. After a moment of sadness, Yang Chen began to ponder over the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts and couldn¡¯t help but reveal a hint of joy. He couldn¡¯t help but smile to himself, not expecting to stumble upon the legacy left by Huang Taiji. If the people of Beishan Main City knew that such an astonishing treasure had been hidden in their land for so many years, and that they had isolated themselves from it, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder how their expressions would change. Yang Chen was too lazy to think about what Beishan Main City had in mind. After tidying up the temple a little, he ensured that Huang Taiji¡¯s soul would have a good place to rest as it dispersed into the ether. Afterward, he returned to his resting place and began to carefully study the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. ¡°Huang Taiji¡¯s incorporation of talismans into Martial Arts indeed demonstrates his profound wisdom. The most crucial aspect is that he considered a wide range of possibilities, allowing the talismans to be used in numerous ways.¡± Yang Chen searched through his memories and eventually made a rough judgment, putting the Dao of Talismans into five categories. The first was the ¡®Talisman Soldier Scroll¡¯ ¨C Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique. What was this Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique? For example, the Rune Sword Technique of the Zhou Family, which involved creating talismans to fuse with weapons, and then combining them with Cultivation Methods to produce astounding power. This Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique had a complete description of how to combine weapons and talismans. However, unlike the Rune Sword Technique, which was solely focused on swords¡­ This Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique could be applied to any weapon. The second category was the ¡®Self-protection Scroll.¡¯ As the name suggests, the Self-protection Scroll was for the creation of protective talismans. Yang Chen searched his memory and found that there were at least a thousand different types of talismans in this category alone. This meant that back then, Huang Taiji had thousands of life-saving techniques in the realm of talismans, which was truly terrifying. However, the difficulty lay in the fact that even if you had the idea to create such talismans, it wasn¡¯t easy to actually do so. The materials required were too high. It was likely that back then, Huang Taiji could only create up to a third of these talismans at most. The third category was the ¡®Killing Scroll.¡¯ The Killing Scroll, in contrast to the Self-protection Scroll, was all about offensive talismans. The talismans created by this scroll were designed for the purpose of killing. The fourth category was the ¡®Strange Door Scroll.¡¯ This Strange Door Scroll was, in fact, the most unfathomable and profound part of the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts and could be considered a deviation from the traditional world of talismans. It couldn¡¯t be compared to the simpler talismans from the first three categories at all. Why? Because although the first three categories, despite their ingenuity, were still quite conventional talismans, each one within the Strange Door Scroll was incredibly unique and not bound by the usual theories of talismans. For example, there was the Bean Soldiers Talisman! Yang Chen was quite shocked to learn that after using specific materials and methods to create this talisman, it could transform into talisman soldiers to assist martial artists in combat. As long as there were enough materials, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to summon talisman soldiers beyond the True Martial Realm to help oneself. In addition to the Bean Soldiers Talisman, there were also the Fixing Body Talisman, Thunder Palace, and the Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman¡­ And as Huang Taiji had mentioned, there were talismans capable of storing and instantly restoring one¡¯s True Qi. The talismans within the Strange Door Scroll were all about the word ¡®strange¡¯ in every aspect! Of course, that wasn¡¯t the most terrifying part. The most terrifying part was the fifth category, the ¡®Three Major Forbidden Talismans¡¯! These Three Major Forbidden Talismans were the most frightening secret arts within the realm of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. A single ¡®forbidden¡¯ character represented everything about them. Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: Chapter 372: Now, am I qualified?_1 Chapter 375: Chapter 372: Now, am I qualified?_1 Translator: 549690339 The three major Forbidden Talismans are the most powerful talismans that Huang Taiji has created to date, and are also the most difficult to gather materials for. Strictly speaking, even Huang Taiji himself didn¡¯t create these three talismans in his memory, and he cannot guarantee how terrifying their effects would be. There is no denying that, based on Huang Taiji¡¯s brilliant ideas alone, the power of these talismans is unimaginable! For example¡­ The Myriad Laws Formlessness Talisman. Once this talisman is created, it can collect the power of mountains, seas, and thunderbolts, integrate all laws, and unleash it with a world-shaking and awe-inspiring power. This is just one of the three major Forbidden Talismans; the other two are also created by Huang Taiji and possess the power to move mountains and overturn seas. This leaves Yang Chen tongue-tied, but he also knows that he shouldn¡¯t place too much hope on these three major Forbidden Talismans. Firstly, they are just theories by Huang Taiji. Unlike the Self-protection Scroll, which is not very complex and Huang Taiji can guarantee its usefulness without practice, these three major Forbidden Talismans are different. Even Huang Taiji can¡¯t guarantee if they will work. But creation and usefulness are two different concepts. For example, in his previous life, who could guarantee that the elixir he refined would definitely work? No one can guarantee that. Moreover, the materials needed for these three major Forbidden Talismans are all world-class treasures, and it is as difficult as climbing to heaven to gather them all. With these factors, Yang Chen knows in his heart that he is still far from considering the matters of these three major Forbidden Talismans. So he can only say, ¡°Nowadays, the Thousand Year Treasure is imminent. I have two treasure keys in my hand, and I have to go to this treasure whether I want to or not. But this treasure involves a wide range of things, at least the appearance of the Sun Star Region in North Mountain County is probably related to this treasure.¡± ¡°The Emperor¡¯s Treasure, who wouldn¡¯t be tempted? Besides the Sun Star Region, who can guarantee that no other forces have set foot in here?¡± Yang Chen sighed bitterly, ¡°As the young master of the Yuanshan Sect, I have to represent them. But my strength is definitely not enough right now, and the most straightforward method to improve my strength is to go to the Trial Tower. However, if I want to go higher in the Trial Tower, I have to start with the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.¡± Yang Chen contemplated. The Mountain God Roar is indeed a great technique, but it takes time to learn it. The key is whether the Sand Soldiers are affected by the Mountain God Roar technique or not. Since Sand Soldiers don¡¯t have souls, what use is a secret art like the Mountain God Roar that specifically targets the soul? As a matter of fact, he might be confident that if given enough time, he can achieve extraordinary results within the Trial Tower. But what he lacks now is time. He is not a local of Beishan Main City, so how can he stay here all his life? You may be willing, but the people of Beishan Main City might not. This is not his home, nor the Yuanshan Sect, and trouble is bound to arise if he stays for too long. At the moment, the only thing that can both enhance his Martial Arts Cultivation and help him quickly break through the Trial Tower to achieve good results is the Dao of Talismans Yang Chen pondered deeply, ¡°The only flaw of this Dao of Talismans is that, in order to refine it, precious materials are needed in the first place. Moreover, the talismans have a limited number of uses. From the Talisman Soldier Scroll, Self-protection Scroll, to the Killing Scroll, the top priority is to find suitable talismans from these three scrolls to solve my current situation.¡± With his thoughts settled, Yang Chen paced back and forth for about half an hour, determined a few talismans, and laughed, ¡°Each of these materials for making talismans is extremely precious. It seems that I will have to spend a huge amount of my two million spirit stones!¡± He now realized the importance of materials. Without some spirit stones, he really couldn¡¯t support the production of these talismans. ¡°Beishan Main City has everything, so I should go to the Commerce Association Street to check for the materials I need,¡± thought Yang Chen. Just as he thought this, his figure disappeared on the spot, and he directly left to go to the Commerce Association Street. Beishan Main City is different from other places. It can be understood in two ways: one is the entire city, and the other is the Beishan Main City force. Comparatively speaking, the entire city is extremely vast. Although it is dominated by the Beishan Main City, it is not only inhabited by the people of Beishan Main City. In addition to them, there are other smaller tribes, as well as branches of outside forces, such as the Commerce Associations. For example, the Huanghai Commerce Association opened by Linghe Sect Elder Qin is located in Beishan Main City. He used to have a good relationship with Elder Qin of the Linghe Sect and knew that in the future, there would be times when he needed Elder Qin¡¯s help. Elder Qin had opened a commerce association, but he didn¡¯t know if it had enough materials to meet his requirements. However, regardless, his first move should be to take a look. Finding the Huanghai Commerce Association was not difficult. To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, the scale of the association was quite large. It could be seen that Elder Qin¡¯s management methods were related to its success. Now that he has entered the association, someone immediately appears to greet him, ¡°Please come in, our Commerce Association has a complete range of goods, everything you want is available. Whatever you want, we have it.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen replied without hesitation, ¡°I want to see Elder Qin. I wonder if it¡¯s possible?¡± ¡°¡­This, this guest, I can attend to you myself. There¡¯s no need to bother Elder Qin,¡± the servant said with a seemingly fawning smile, but there was a hint of disdain in his eyes. Not to mention anything else, just looking at Yang Chen¡¯s attire and youthful appearance, he could guess that he was probably a youngster who had just stepped into Jianghu and was treating himself like a character. Their Elder Qin had a good temper and treated everyone with a smile, so it was normal for some people to misunderstand him and think Elder Qin highly regarded them. Yang Chen could hear the disdain in the servant¡¯s tone, and his eyes narrowed, ¡°Are you saying that I am not worthy of receiving Elder Qin¡¯s attention?¡± ¡°This honored guest, I hope you have some self-awareness,¡± the servant scoffed coldly, not fearing Yang Chen¡¯s words. Yang Chen laughed, and let loose some of his Qi. Even just spreading a bit of his Qi was enough to reveal his strength at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Level. In an instant, the servant was astounded and almost couldn¡¯t believe what he saw, trembling as he looked at Yang Chen, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re so young, and you¡¯ve actually reached the Eighth Level of Soul Martial¡­ I, I¡­¡± ¡°Now, am I qualified to see Elder Qin?¡± Yang Chen asked slowly. ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯ll call Elder Qin right away, right away!¡± The servant didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, and immediately went to call Elder Qin. Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Chapter 373: Purchasing Materials_1 Chapter 376: Chapter 373: Purchasing Materials_1 Translator: 549690339 This young servant now realized that he had truly underestimated Yang Chen this time. How old was Yang Chen? He looked around sixteen years old. To enter the Spirit Martial Realm at such an age would already make one a genius. But Yang Chen? The eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. This level of martial arts cultivation was already enough to become a local tyrant. The mountain thieves who bullied and tyrannized men and women in the outside world, were they not also at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm? Indeed, the eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm might not mean much. But the key was his age. At once, the young servant hurriedly went to find Elder Qin. When Elder Qin heard that a genius had entered the Chamber of Commerce, he did not dare to neglect it. He scolded the young servant for his lack of vision and hurried out with a smile to greet him. But when he saw Yang Chen, Elder Qin was stunned. It took him a while to speak: ¡°I had guessed that it was you, friend Yang Chen. Other than you, who else could have such martial arts cultivation at the age of just sixteen? It seems that you have entered the Trial Tower and made further progress in your martial arts cultivation. Your achievement of the eighth stage of the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age is truly astonishing to countless people.¡± Yang Chen replied amicably, ¡°Elder Qin, you¡¯re flattering me too much. Now, I¡¯ve come to find Elder Qin today to discuss some business. I wonder if Elder Qin¡­¡± ¡°I would be more than happy to, young friend Yang Chen. Please have a seat!¡± Elder Qin secretly shot a glare at the young servant, still feeling furious that he had almost driven away such a distinguished guest. He couldn¡¯t calm down. Thinking of this, he hurriedly made an inviting gesture. Meanwhile, the young servant stood in place, not quite recovered from the shock. ¡°He¡¯s Yang Chen?¡± The young servant widened his eyes. This. Was there anyone in the city who didn¡¯t know Yang Chen now? Yang Chen was truly well-known to everyone. Why? It was all because of the Genius Selection Competition! He performed excellently in the Genius Selection Competition and won the championship, defeating countless other geniuses. Who doesn¡¯t know Yang Chen¡¯s great name now, who doesn¡¯t know the champion of the Genius Selection Competition is Yang Chen? He had actually barred the champion of the Genius Selection Competition outside and even mocked him for not being qualified to be seen by Elder Qin? The young servant felt a bone-chilling cold in his heart. He had clearly had an opportunity to get to know a genius well, but he had let it slip by. At this moment, Elder Qin and Yang Chen came to the backyard and sat down facing each other. Elder Qin took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Yang Chen. His attitude towards Yang Chen was much more respectful now. He was very clear about Yang Chen¡¯s current strength. What was his own level? He was only at the first layer of the Origin Martial Realm, with no great prospects for the future. But what about Yang Chen? He won the championship of the Genius Selection Competition. Elder Qin didn¡¯t know what kind of future Yang Chen would have, but he knew that the worst-class champions of previous Genius Selection Competitions achieved at least the eighth layer of the Origin Martial Realm in the end. Even with a worse outlook, it was still much better than his own situation, so Elder Qin had no reason to be rude. Now, he kindly said, ¡°My friend Yang Chen, I¡¯ve been waiting for you to come to our Chamber of Commerce every day. What kind of elixir did you say you wanted to sell me?¡± Yang Chen gestured with his hand. He had promised the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect that he would not break the current alchemy landscape in North Mountain County, so even if he sold the elixir to Elder Qin, it would be in small quantities, and he wouldn¡¯t sell it in large batches. Unless he was really in need of spirit stones. With that in mind, Yang Chen said, ¡°I¡¯m here this time not to sell, but to buy.¡± ¡°Oh? To buy? Haha, young friend Yang Chen, you¡¯ve come to the right place this time. Although our Chamber of Commerce may not be the most complete, it¡¯s still quite comprehensive. Moreover, given the relationship between you and me, I¡¯ll naturally give you some concessions on the price. However, my friend Yang Chen, you must make it worthwhile for me.¡± Elder Qin said with a cough. Although he was slightly disappointed that Yang Chen didn¡¯t come to sell elixirs, it was still quite profitable for him to have Yang Chen buy from him. Yang Chen understood Elder Qin¡¯s meaning. He could give a discount, but the goods he bought had to be enough to make it worthwhile for him. Merchants only did business when there were profits to be made, which was quite normal, and Yang Chen could understand. That was also the reason why he came here. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I guarantee I won¡¯t let Elder Qin suffer a loss. Take a look at this jade slip, the materials I¡¯m requesting are all listed.¡± ¡°Golden sand, purple redwood¡­¡± Elder Qin looked at the materials, still puzzled as to what Yang Chen intended to do. It wasn¡¯t until he saw ¡®crane¡¯s beak brush¡¯ that he said, ¡°Friend Yang Chen, do you need this crane¡¯s beak brush to draw spirit talismans?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve recently taken an interest in spirit talismans and plan to buy a brush to give it a try.¡± Yang Chen replied calmly. He naturally wouldn¡¯t reveal anything about the extensive implications of the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. Not only to Elder Qin but also to the Yuanshan Sect as well. Elder Qin didn¡¯t notice anything and just thought that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t outgrown the playful stage and wanted to try the Dao of Talismans while cultivating martial arts. He said, ¡°The materials on this list are indeed valuable, but regardless of quantity or available stock, I can assure you, young friend Yang Chen, that I can gather them for you. However, the only problem is the Void Spirit Flower that you are requesting.¡± ¡°Oh? Is there any issue with this Void Spirit Flower?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Elder Qin bitterly smiled, ¡°The Void Spirit Flower is rare indeed. I only have two of them, which is just enough to meet your requirements. However, I intended to auction off this Void Spirit Flower. Oh well, since my friend Yang Chen has requested it, how can I refuse?¡± ¡°We can negotiate the price,¡± Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Elder Qin, you can just check the list and quote a price. I, Yang Chen, can afford it.¡± Elder Qin did not doubt Yang Chen¡¯s wealth. He glanced at the list and stroked his chin, ¡°You and I can be considered close acquaintances. My friend Yang Chen, I can¡¯t take advantage of you. In theory, the materials on this list are worth at least slightly more than one million. However, since you, my friend Yang Chen, came to me, you must value our relationship. One million. How does that price sound to you, my friend Yang Chen?¡± Yang Chen nodded. Indeed, Elder Qin did not cheat him. The materials he wanted were somewhat more valuable, and one million was not too bad. Thinking of this, Yang Chen casually tossed a bag of spirit stones, ¡°One million spirit stones, Elder Qin, please count them.¡± Elder Qin watched Yang Chen¡¯s generosity and roughly checked the number of spirit stones in the storage bag. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen is really straightforward!¡± Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Chapter 374: Girl, What a Big Tone_1 Chapter 377: Chapter 374: Girl, What a Big Tone_1 Translator: 549690339 No one dislikes doing business with forthright people, and naturally, Elder Qin was no exception. He didn¡¯t hesitate to accept the one million Spirit Stone transaction. Stuffing the stones into his bosom, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Since young friend Yang Chen trusts me, I will personally prepare the materials for you right now. Yang Chen, you just need to wait for less than half an hour.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t worry, waiting patiently. Elder Qin was prompt indeed, and in less than half an hour, he had all the prepared materials delivered to Yang Chen. Yang Chen opened the storage bag to check, and finding no discrepancies, he smiled, ¡°Elder Qin, it¡¯s been a pleasure doing business.¡± In his heart, he held Elder Qin in higher esteem. At least the materials were all there, showing that the Yellow Sea Commerce Association he founded was well stocked. He initially thought he¡¯d have to visit a few more places to gather everything, but the other party managed to get it all at once. ¡°Hehe, young friend Yang Chen, if you have similar business, just come to our commerce association. I dare not boast about other things, but as long as we have the materials in our inventory, we¡¯ll do our best to fulfill your needs. Other commerce associations won¡¯t be able to offer that,¡± Elder Qin praised himself somewhat. Yang Chen smiled, ¡°No problem!¡± ¡°Additionally, if you have any elixirs for sale, don¡¯t forget about me,¡± Elder Qin said with a fawning smile. In fact, the most valuable thing about Yang Chen was the elixirs he had. Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t refuse, and after conversing with Elder Qin, they hit it off quite well. But just as Yang Chen had drunk more than half of his tea and was about to leave, suddenly a woman¡¯sÉùÏùÉùÏùÉó¶©ÏùÉùÏùÊÔ¶©ÏùÊÔÏùÊÔÉê‹£ÐÔ´ÜÀ´ÁË,Á¢³¡ÒåÕýÑÔ´Ç.¡±No one dislikes doing business with forthright people, and of voice came from outside the courtyard.Heightened and overbearing, it exuded a Tier 1tatus. ¡°Old man Qin, come out! You¡¯re not even going to greet this lady when I arrive? Hurry up, I have business to do with your association,¡± the woman impatiently said. Hearing the voice, Elder Qin¡¯s expression changed drastically, and he stomped his foot in annoyance, preparing to go out and meet her. However, before he could step out, the young woman had already entered, followed by seven or eight youngsters who crowded around her like stars and moon, fearing she might suffer any grievances or troubles. The young woman glanced at Yang Chen and lost interest immediately, and then, ignoring Yang Chen completely, she pointed at Elder Qin¡¯s nose and said, ¡°Old man Qin, are you getting tired of running this commerce association, that you even dare to neglect this young lady?¡± Seeing the woman so overbearing, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but speculate about her background. Elder Qin was such a wily and shrewd person, and the commerce association¡¯s position in the North Mountain Main City should not be blown away so easily. Yet, this woman dared to say stuff like ¡®are you tired of running the commerce association?¡¯. ¡°Huh? North Mountain Main City¡¯s emblem?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, starting to understand some things. This group of people must be from North Mountain Main City. Because of the North Mountain Main City connection, Elder Qin didn¡¯t get angry at the young woman¡¯s scolding. What did his Linghe Sect amount to in front of the North Mountain Main City? Reluctantly, he said, ¡°Miss Han, didn¡¯t I come to meet you? Whatever you want, our commerce association will definitely serve you well.¡± Han Lingling¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, ¡°I heard your commerce association has recently acquired two Vacuum Spirit Flowers from somewhere. Old man Qin, don¡¯t you know what cultivation technique this little girl practices? Shouldn¡¯t you have offered me the Vacuum Spirit Flowers as soon as you got them?¡± ¡°Exactly, Old man Qin, did your brain break? Giving Lingling the Vacuum Spirit Flowers is your honor and fortune!¡± ¡°Lingling wants your stuff because she thinks highly of you.¡± The group of youngsters behind Han Lingling echoed her words, scolding Elder Qin until he was drenched in insults. Yang Chen watched this scene and shook his head. It seemed that doing business wasn¡¯t easy, at least Elder Qin had to bow and lower his head in front of others, sacrificing his dignity. Both Han Lingling and the youngsters had a not-so-simple background; Elder Qin, as a member of Linghe Sect, had no power or influence in the North Mountain Main City, so how could he provoke them? As for the matter of the Vacuum Spirit Flowers. It was indeed a coincidence. Earlier, Elder Qin had given the Vacuum Spirit Flowers to him. Now, Han Lingling unexpectedly wanted them as well. He was curious about how Elder Qin would choose¡­ With what Han Lingling and her companions said, Elder Qin¡¯s heart thumped, thinking about the Vacuum Spirit Flowers he had just given to Yang Chen. Gritting his teeth, he said, ¡°Miss Han, where did you get this news? The Vacuum Spirit Flower is extremely rare; how could someone like me be so fortunate to obtain it? Even if I did, wouldn¡¯t I have immediately offered it to you?¡± Han Lingling sneered, ¡°Enough, Old man Qin, don¡¯t try to deceive me anymore. I have very clear information about your situation. Do you think I would have come here without being sure that you had the Vacuum Spirit Flowers? Stop pretending and hand them over.¡± ¡°Exactly, Old man Qin, what are you pretending for?¡± No matter how foolish he was, Elder Qin now knew that someone inside his association had leaked information to Han Lingling. Otherwise, how could she be so confident that he had the Vacuum Spirit Flowers? But could he tell her? He couldn¡¯t reveal the truth. He had just given the Vacuum Spirit Flowers to Yang Chen. If he told Han Lingling now, wouldn¡¯t he be betraying Yang Chen? He was a businessman, and the first rule of business was to protect the interests of the customers. Otherwise, how could he continue to operate in all corners of the country? With this in mind, he simply decided to play dead, ¡°Miss Han, I really don¡¯t have any Vacuum Spirit Flowers.¡± ¡°Old man Qin, I¡¯ll just ask you if you¡¯ll give it to me or not!¡± Han Lingling¡¯s face turned cold. ¡°I really don¡¯t have any!¡± Elder Qin gritted his teeth. ¡°You really are looking for death!¡± Han Lingling stepped forward and slapped Elder Qin¡¯s face. A crisp sound rang out. Elder Qin felt the burning slap on his face, his expression full of grievance, but he didn¡¯t betray Yang Chen in the slightest. As for Han Lingling, she was not appeased at all, saying, ¡°Let me tell you, Old man Qin, one slap to remind you to take a good look at who you are. In front of our North Mountain Main City, what are you worth? I¡¯m telling you, I want to see the Vacuum Spirit Flower now, or I will make your commerce association disappear from this world tomorrow!¡± ¡°What big words, young lady,¡± Yang Chen, sitting on the side, finally spoke up leisurely. Originally, he thought Elder Qin was a businessman who prioritized profit above everything else, and betraying him was a certainty. He wouldn¡¯t blame Elder Qin, as it was normal, but there wouldn¡¯t be any future collaboration between them. But who would have thought that Elder Qin turned out to be so principled? Rather than let the commerce association close down, he didn¡¯t even reveal Yang Chen¡¯s name! Since it was like that, there was no reason not to help Elder Qin, right? Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Chapter 375: Young Lady’s Illness_1 Chapter 378: Chapter 375: Young Lady¡¯s Illness_1 Translator: 549690339 Others respect him one inch, and he respects them one yard; this is his principle in life. He was well aware that Han Lingling was from North Mountain Main City, and the geniuses behind her were also from North Mountain Main City. But as for North Mountain Main City, others might fear it, but he, Yang Chen, was not afraid at all. The other disciples of Yuanshan Sect might feel inferior to the disciples of North Mountain Main City and had to look at the expressions of these geniuses from North Mountain Main City even when trying to catch their breath. But as the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, how could he care about pleasing these geniuses from North Mountain Main City? Seeing Yang Chen speak, Elder Qin immediately became anxious. His mouth opened and closed, becoming increasingly bitter. How could he expect Yang Chen to help him? But now that Yang Chen had waded into this muddy water, he had no solution. Han Lingling looked at Yang Chen, a man who looked ordinary in her eyes, with great interest, and said, ¡°Who are you? I, Han Lingling, was just speaking. When was it your turn to interrupt? Don¡¯t you know that I hate it when others interrupt me?¡± ¡°Whether you hate it or not has nothing to do with me, right? Just because you hate being interrupted, I must not interrupt you? Besides, I have a Void Spirit Flower in my hand.¡± Yang Chen sneered, not bothering to explain Han Lingling¡¯s logic, and simply told her directly that he had the Void Spirit Flower. Upon hearing this, Han Lingling narrowed her eyes, and a hint of joy flashed across her face. She immediately said, ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and give me the Void Spirit Flower, it¡¯s your blessing to offer it to me.¡± Yang Chen laughed. Was Han Lingling¡¯s ¡®young lady disease¡¯ a bit too severe? When she acted like this, did she think that everyone in her eyes must act according to her wishes? That whatever she wanted, everyone had to give her? Yang Chen couldn¡¯t believe that in Han Lingling¡¯s eyes, reality was like that. When she laughed, someone immediately had to praise her for her beautiful laughter, and when she cried, someone immediately had to comfort and pamper her. He gave her the Void Spirit Flower without any reward, and it was still his blessing? Now, seeing Yang Chen just laughing and not speaking, Han Lingling felt annoyed and shouted, ¡°What are you laughing at?¡± ¡°What am I laughing at? Haven¡¯t you realized it yet? The Void Spirit Flower is in my hand, but I have no intention of giving it to you. Offer it to you? Why should I offer it to you?¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°You don¡¯t intend to give it to me?¡± Han Lingling said coldly, ¡°Kid, you¡¯re courting death!¡± The genius youths around also opened their mouths and said, ¡°Kid, our Miss Han wants something from you, that¡¯s your blessing. Hand it over obediently, and our Young Miss might reward you with something. You dare not give it? I think you ate the heart and gall of a leopard!¡± ¡°Exactly, utterly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.¡± Yang Chen touched his chin, ¡°What if I must not give it?¡± Han Lingling opened her mouth and roared, ¡°What are you arguing with him for? You guys always brag about protecting me and getting angry for me, don¡¯t you? This kid defies me, and you still don¡¯t do anything? Move and kill him!¡± At this moment, when Han Lingling saw that killing a person in her eyes was as simple as drinking water, Yang Chen also became furious. With this anger, his Martial Arts Cultivation in the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm was released in an instant. A terrifying aura swept out like a wave. These geniuses following Han Lingling were in their mid-twenties, slightly older than Lu Yi and the others, but they were not outstanding figures in North Mountain Main City, with their Martial Arts cultivation levels ranging between the Sixth and Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t pay much attention to such cultivation levels. As a matter of fact, it would only take Elder Qin a blink of an eye to deal with these people. But Elder Qin dared not do so. However, Yang Chen dared to do so. At this moment, as the Martial Arts cultivation levels were released, Yang Chen said, ¡°If you really want to make a move, I don¡¯t mind playing with you guys! The Void Spirit Flower is in my hands, if you want it, come and get it.¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± A young genius of North Mountain Main City saw that Yang Chen was younger than them and had reached the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and couldn¡¯t help but start guessing Yang Chen¡¯s identity. Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°Yang Chen!¡± ¡°What, you are Yang Chen?¡± ¡°Yang Chen!¡± ¡°The Yang Chen who won the Genius Selection Competition?¡± Han Lingling bit her shell teeth, ¡°What kind of crappy thing is that? Take action, you people keep boasting that the champion is nothing in your eyes, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that, Young Miss, this, this Yang Chen is the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect. The status is different. If we really make a move on him¡­¡± The genius disciples off to the side hesitated. Han Lingling didn¡¯t care about that. Seeing that Yang Chen was not obedient, she gritted her teeth and yelled, ¡°So what? Take action, I must kill him today. Even if I kill him, what can the Yuanshan Sect do? Can they still settle the account with my father?¡± The geniuses were influenced by Han Lingling¡¯s words, and one by one, they reluctantly charged towards Yang Chen. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth, laughed contemptuously, and without saying anything, twisted his wrist, and layers of Demonic Fire emerged spontaneously. Just as the Demonic Fire appeared, it directly enveloped his surroundings in a circle. Immediately, Yang Chen also drew out a part of Demonic Fire and fiercely attacked the few geniuses. In a blink of an eye, screams echoed one after another. Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan to be polite. At the moment the Demonic Fire appeared, he controlled the Heavenly Thunder Origin within his body, and instantly¡­ Elder Qin stood aside, watching this immortals¡¯ fight helplessly. Both of them had backgrounds; where could he step in? Right now, all he could do was pray that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t suffer any losses, as Yang Chen was only fighting to help him. But soon, he felt that his worries were redundant. Because, what losses could Yang Chen suffer? It took only dozens of breaths, and when they came back to their senses, the seven or eight geniuses who had followed Han Lingling were already all on the ground ¨C all burnt to a crisp or with tattered clothes. Where were any of them unscathed? Among them, a few geniuses had similar Martial Arts Cultivation as Yang Chen, but they couldn¡¯t withstand a single move from him. Han Lingling was the most shocked. She looked at her team of followers in horror as they were all swept away by Yang Chen. Finally, her face showed fear, but she remembered her status and felt that she could solve everything and yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, how dare you touch people from North Mountain Main City!¡± ¡°Heh,¡± Yang Chen took care of the disciples in front of him and sat down in a chair. ¡°Move? You guys wanted to kill me just now, so am I not allowed to touch you? Let me tell you frankly, Han Lingling, you should be grateful. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that someone from North Mountain Main City has already come to clean up the mess, I guarantee you wouldn¡¯t be able to leave here unscathed today!¡± He was right. The people from North Mountain Main City who came to clean up the mess arrived quite quickly. They had already been notified by the Fishman in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space just moments ago. Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Chapter 376: I’ll Just Sit Here_1 Chapter 379: Chapter 376: I¡¯ll Just Sit Here_1 Translator: 549690339 Otherwise, with his temper, how could he let Han Lingling¡¯s such blatant humiliation go easily? Han Lingling¡¯s father? When he was angry, who cared about who her father was? Back in the Great Wilderness, nobody dared to provoke the Horse-thief Gang, but he did, and even killed their Third Master. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised that someone from Beishan Main City came to clean up the mess. On the contrary, he had been waiting for someone from the city to arrive. If no one came to clean up, that would be odd. Why did he want to help Elder Qin today? Firstly, Elder Qin was indeed righteous, even if it meant enduring his store being demolished without betraying him. Secondly, he had to interfere with not only the matter at hand but also escalate it. His real intention was to make things big. Why? Because when things got big, someone would clean it up, and then he could find someone responsible from Beishan Main City to take him to the Trial Tower. Why did Steward Xu want to take him to that remote area where Huang Taiji was killed by Wu Changkong? That place was an isolated area with no one around. Steward Xu¡¯s purpose was to place him there and then avoid seeing him. You still want to enter the Trial Tower? When you¡¯re thrown into such a remote area, how do you enter? Could Yang Chen not see through all this? He could go to the Trial Tower by himself, but without someone leading the way, he¡¯d be rejected at the gate, which would be embarrassing, right? However, if you don¡¯t let me participate, I¡¯ll insist on participating, and I won¡¯t even go there myself. I¡¯ll make you take me there personally! Now that people from Beishan Main City have come to clean up the mess, it suits him perfectly. And, coincidentally, the person who came this time is Steward Xu, the one who had arranged his stay a few days ago. As Steward Xu arrived, he couldn¡¯t figure out the situation, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, Lingling, what is going on with you two?¡± Han Lingling went up and complained first, shouting, ¡°Uncle Xu, Yang Chen has injured all our disciples from Beishan Main City. Just look at our miserable senior and junior brothers lying on the ground. This is absolutely lawless, creating trouble within our Beishan Main City, and completely disregarding our authority!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth revealed a sneer, but he wasn¡¯t nervous and kept his eyes on Steward Xu. Steward Xu knew that Han Lingling had been spoiled since childhood, so he couldn¡¯t trust her words. He glanced at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, what exactly happened here? Do you really think our Beishan Main City is easy to mess with?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°Steward Xu, I¡¯m respecting you by calling you a senior, so you don¡¯t need to scare me. With my status, if things get big, maybe I won¡¯t have the advantage in Beishan Main City, but do you think you can be unscathed?¡± Upon hearing this, Steward Xu was taken aback, and a hint of fear arose. He was actually intimidated by a junior like Yang Chen. But there was no other choice. He seemed to be asking Yang Chen what had happened, but even without asking, he knew that Han Lingling was most likely in the wrong. How could he not know what kind of temper and character Han Lingling had? So, without a word, he decided to pin the blame on Yang Chen. If Yang Chen was scared and intimidated by his words, the blame would be firmly placed on him, leaving Yang Chen with no choice but to swallow his grievances. But who would have thought that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t scared at all? In a single sentence, ¡°You want to make a big deal, I¡¯m Yang Chen, and I¡¯m not afraid of you. It¡¯s all the same no matter who comes!¡± But it¡¯s different for Steward Xu. If Yang Chen was an ordinary disciple of the Yuanshan Sect, then coming to Beishan Main City and injuring so many disciples would undoubtedly result in Steward Xu killing him without hesitation. What could the Yuanshan Sect do? But what about Yang Chen? Yang Chen is the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, and everyone knows that. If you touch a single hair on him, once the matter reaches the Yuanshan Sect, even if they don¡¯t tear their faces with Beishan Main City, they would have no problem killing you, a mere deacon, to vent their anger. After all, if the Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t protect their Young Sect Master and doesn¡¯t investigate the matter, the hearts of the people within the sect would be chilled. Therefore, if Yang Chen isn¡¯t afraid and drops a sentence that they can make a big fuss together, Steward Xu doesn¡¯t really have the courage. Thinking of this, Steward Xu could only show a stiff smile and said with a fake grin, ¡°Yang Chen, what exactly happened? Tell me about it. If you are really in the right, I won¡¯t mistreat you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very simple. I have a Void Spirit Flower in my hand, and this young lady is quite temperamental. She wanted to take my Void Spirit Flower by force. Haha, I refused, so she ordered her men to take action. Did they think I, Yang Chen, would be an easy target? So, what¡¯s happening now is just payback for her.¡± Yang Chen said bluntly. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Han Lingling pointed at him and yelled, ¡°What? It¡¯s your blessing that I, the Young Miss, want your Void Spirit Flower. How dare you talk back? How dare you not give it to me?¡± ¡°Young Miss, let¡¯s go back,¡± said Steward Xu with a troubled expression on his face. He was helpless now. On one side was Yang Chen, representing the Yuanshan Sect, and on the other side was Han Lingling¡­ One of the three giants of Beishan Main City was Han Lingling¡¯s father! That means one-third of Beishan Main City had the surname Han. Seeing Steward Xu say this, Han Lingling¡¯s face turned angry, ¡°Uncle Xu, what are you doing? This kid is defying me, and you want to spare his life? What Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect? I think he¡¯s nothing! How dare he defy me in my Beishan Main City territory? Why don¡¯t you kill him for me?¡± Yang Chen heard this and chuckled, ¡°Miss Han, you have such a big temper. I¡¯d like to see how you¡¯re going to kill me today.¡± Yang Chen was very calm. He dared to sit here because he was sure that Han Lingling couldn¡¯t do anything to him. He was quite annoyed now inside. He was, after all, the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, and Han Lingling dared to be so rampage. If it were someone else, wouldn¡¯t she have skinned them alive? Such recklessness, such disregard for others, relying on her own status and position to oppress innocent people. For such behavior, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t bother. However, since it was directed at him, he couldn¡¯t tolerate it. ¡°Miss Han, don¡¯t worry. For the time being, I won¡¯t leave Beishan Main City. If you want to take action, there¡¯s plenty of time. We can take it slow.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was cold, ¡°And Steward Xu, I, as a junior, just wanted to go to the Trial Tower, but who would have thought there would always be some trouble on the way? What should we do about this?¡± Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Chapter 377: Beginning to Learn the Dao of Talismans_1 Chapter 380: Chapter 377: Beginning to Learn the Dao of Talismans_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°What if I run into some trouble on the road next time, and at that moment, Steward Xu, you may have to clean up the mess again?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, how could Steward Xu not understand what he meant? He already regretted it. Why did he pick on Yang Chen for no reason? Originally, he thought Yang Chen was a well-behaved person, at least not long ago when he repeatedly set obstacles for Yang Chen in the Trial Tower, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any targeted reaction. This Yang Chen looked harmless to people and animals, and he should have been a very calm young man. But who knew that he thought too much? Where was this Yang Chen a calm person? This kid, when he became stubborn, he was someone who didn¡¯t cherish his life. Well, Yang Chen is young and vigorous now, can he be calm? Calm my ass. Yang Chen intends to play a life and death game with him, and he can¡¯t stand it. Wasn¡¯t Yang Chen¡¯s threatening meaning clear enough? You won¡¯t let me go to the Trial Tower? You won¡¯t let me go, I¡¯ll make trouble for you in Beishan Main City every day, making you come out and clean up the mess daily. I¡¯ll see if you¡¯ll take me to the Trial Tower. If only he had known, he wouldn¡¯t have made things difficult for Yang Chen, why would this kind of thing happen? But the key is that he thought so, but the high-level people of Beishan Main City didn¡¯t. Thinking of their choices, he felt angry. With a bitter gourd face, Steward Xu said, ¡°How about Yang Chen, my friend, follow me and I¡¯ll arrange a suitable place for you?¡± ¡°No need, I still think that shabby place you arranged for me at first is quite suitable!¡± Yang Chen yawned: ¡°In half a month, I want to go to the Trial Tower to have a look. I don¡¯t know the way, I hope Steward Xu can help me by then.¡± With a bitter smile, Steward Xu said, ¡°By then, I will personally lead Yang Chen, my friend, to the Trial Tower!¡± ¡°Uncle Xu, whose side are you on?¡± Han Lingling scolded angrily, ¡°Do you believe I will tell my father?¡± ¡°Miss, please don¡¯t make a scene, we should leave.¡± Steward Xu now wanted to cry, with a young lady on one side and a furious master on the other, he carefully weighed the options, but none of them could be provoked. And as soon as Han Lingling started a ruckus, it was unstoppable, she pointed at Yang Chen¡¯s nose and cursed, ¡°You wait, I¡¯ll make you pay sooner or later!¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°Steward Xu, I have one more thing to tell you.¡± ¡°What does Yang Chen, my friend, want to say¡­¡± Steward Xu was caught in the middle, looking helpless. ¡°From now on, the Chamber of Commerce managed by Elder Qin will be under my, Yang Chen¡¯s, care, to put it simply, I will protect it. If something goes wrong with the Chamber of Commerce in the future, I can¡¯t guarantee that I won¡¯t do something crazy. When the trouble gets big, I believe Beishan Main City would not be able to stay out of it.¡± Yang Chen said expressionlessly. Steward Xu¡¯s heart jumped, this Yang Chen was doing things flawlessly, he knew that Han Lingling would definitely retaliate against the Chamber of Commerce and slipped in a word. If Han Lingling really retaliated, wouldn¡¯t the situation become big by then? Now he can deal with it, if it gets bigger, he won¡¯t be able to handle it. He must tell Master Han about this, on one side are the children of the three giants, on the other side is the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect¡­ ¡°I understand.¡± Steward Xu had no choice but to leave after leaving a message, leading the still unwilling Han Lingling and a group of injured Beishan Main City disciples who looked at Yang Chen in fear. It was only after this group left that Elder Qin looked at Yang Chen with tears running down his face, and said excitedly, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, thank you so much for today¡¯s help. If it weren¡¯t for you, I¡­I wouldn¡¯t know what to do, being bullied by Han Lingling.¡± Seeing Elder Qin like this, Yang Chen said kindly, ¡°Elder Qin, you are too serious. It was just a small effort. Moreover, the Void Spirit Flower was indeed sold to me by you, and I had no reason not to stand up at that time.¡± Elder Qin wiped away his tears, his gratitude for Yang Chen had already grown deeply within him. Yang Chen was just being modest, but can two Void Spirit Flowers alone maintain the relationship between them? How is that possible? There are too many instances in this world where small interests are fought over until heads are broken and blood flows. If at first, his relationship with Yang Chen was merely simple business dealings, from now on, they have added another layer of benefactor relationship between Yang Chen and him. If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, he wouldn¡¯t be able to continue with the business today. Elder Qin has worked hard for most of his life, and his Martial Arts Cultivation has reached where it is now. The only thing that sustains his life, that enables him to present himself to the world, is this Chamber of Commerce. If the Chamber was destroyed by Han Lingling, how would he live? It was Yang Chen who stepped in to help him, to save the Chamber of Commerce and his future path. Now seeing Elder Qin full of gratitude, that was the effect Yang Chen wanted to see. Yang Chen knew that Elder Qin was a grateful person, that¡¯s why he took the initiative to save him. Elder Qin¡¯s business mind was not bad, there would only be more uses, not fewer. After chatting with Elder Qin for a while, Yang Chen didn¡¯t stay any longer, and returned to the remote place that Steward Xu had left for him at the beginning. He did not agree to Steward Xu finding a new residence, simply because this remote area seemed to have no advantages, but at least it could serve as a cover. There was no better place to make talismans and test their effectiveness than this place that no one would come to. In fact, Yang Chen came back and immediately began to study the matter of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts with great interest. Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts was mainly based on the talismans. As for making talismans, it mainly involved grinding materials, drawing runes, and finally connecting effects with True Qi in the body. Now Yang Chen sat cross-legged, holding a Crane¡¯s Beak Brush in one hand and taking out a few pieces of Yellow Spirit Paper in the other. ¡°For materials, we have Green Silk, Blue-gray Grass, etc. Through fire smelting into ash, use the Crane¡¯s Beak Brush to dip into the ash, and engrave the runes on the Yellow Spirit Paper according to the rhythm. Finally, mold them into talismans.¡± Yang Chen murmured, and began to study the Dao of Talismans, which was completely different from Alchemy. The process was somewhat complicated. Although he was very good at exploring these side paths in his previous life, he had never tried the Dao of Talismans too much, and it was somewhat difficult for him to start learning. For him, this was a significant challenge. He now began with the simplest talisman, the most basic ¡®Explosion Talisman¡¯. Yang Chen didn¡¯t skimp, he bought thousands of Yellow Spirit Papers, one Yellow Spirit Paper for each base of a talisman, thousands of papers could be used thousands of times. Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Chapter 378: Not Enough Spirit Stones_1 Chapter 381: Chapter 378: Not Enough Spirit Stones_1 Translator: 549690339 Following the steps, Yang Chen directly used the Demonic Fire to burn several materials into ash, and then dipped the Crane¡¯s Beak Brush and drew the runes on the Yellow Spirit Paper bit by bit, according to the method stored in his memory. Drawing runes is a delicate task, as the combination of the runes, Yellow Spirit Paper, and True Qi requires precise coordination. A slight deviation in any step could greatly diminish its power. Yang Chen did not dare to slack off. He spent about one hour painstakingly completing the first Spirit Talisman. ¡°Done! The Explosion Talisman has been successfully drawn.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s heart raced as he held onto the talisman and excitedly threw it out. As he threw it, he activated his True Qi, summoning all the power within the talisman! Instantly, the Explosion Talisman seemed to sense something, transforming into a ball of fire and dissipating. Seeing this, Yang Chen was stunned, and then sat down dejectedly, sighing, ¡°I failed¡­¡± Drawing talismans and Alchemy were similar; merely consuming the materials and painstakingly refining them did not guarantee success. Elixirs can be ruined. Similarly, talismans can also be rendered useless. This explosion talisman, for example, just burned up without any effect. However, Yang Chen was not discouraged. As a Pill-Refining Grandmaster, he naturally understood that one could not achieve success without experiencing failure. While Yang Chen¡¯s amazing comprehension would have allowed him to learn quickly if guided by others, he only had the method memorized and no shortcuts. Thus, a first-time failure was normal. ¡°If the explosion talisman had been drawn correctly, activating my internal True Qi to trigger the exploding force would have instantly detonated the talisman. Its power could sweep three feet away and easily kill a martial artist at the fourth or fifth level of the Body Refining Realm,¡± Yang Chen murmured. This result was already impressive. The cost of creating the most basic Explosion Talisman was just around seven or eight Spirit Stones, in addition to the Crane¡¯s Beak Brush. This low price for killing a fourth or fifth-level Spirit Martial Realm martial artist was incredibly difficult to achieve. Talismans work in that way ¨C the more you invest, the more powerful they become. With no other options, he had to draw a new one. The second attempt was much more skillful than the first one. It took less than one hour to complete the drawing and refining the talisman, but it still ended in failure. By the third attempt, several Fishman from the Fishpeople Tribe within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, who had unique insights into talismans, appeared and offered Yang Chen some pointers. After their guidance, his understanding of talismans suddenly became clearer. He realized it. The Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s understanding of auxiliary techniques and methods was undoubtedly profound. They covered a wide range of knowledge, and their guidance in talisman practice was incredibly beneficial to Yang Chen. As expected, the third attempt was a success. Boom! Yang Chen activated his True Qi, and the talisman exploded instantly. Looking at the result of the explosion, a smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face, and he exclaimed with joy, ¡°The first talisman has been successfully drawn, and the power of the explosion is indeed extraordinary. The Explosion Talisman is just the most basic talisman, and I still need the guidance of the Fishman seniors to complete it. It seems that my talent in talisman creation is pretty average.¡± Hearing this, the old fellows of the Fishpeople Tribe were not happy. They said unhappily, ¡°Young Master, if you don¡¯t consider yourself talented, the ones who truly have talent wouldn¡¯t dare show their faces. You¡¯ve just started learning about talismans, and after just one lesson you¡¯ve already mastered it! What would others think about their accomplishments? You are simply a genius in auxiliary techniques and methods.¡± ¡°Genius?¡± Yang Chen truly didn¡¯t feel like one. In his previous life, he had relied on his Alchemy skills to crush his opponents but never felt this way. Perhaps he did have a unique way of understanding auxiliary techniques, but in terms of understanding and talent with talismans, he was far inferior to Huang Taiji. Huang Taiji could create, while he could only learn from others. His thoughts racing, Yang Chen did not waste any time; he started drawing several more Explosion Talismans. Once he understood the key points, Yang Chen quickly drew the talismans, not only shortening the drawing time but also increasing the success rate dramatically. At least, he had mastered the Explosion Talisman. Having gained experience, Yang Chen naturally wanted to branch out and create talismans with more profound effects and better utility. After all, he had told Steward Xu that he would go to the Trial Tower in half a month and expected Steward Xu to pick him up.¡¯ He didn¡¯t have much time, and staying away from the Yuanshan Sect for too long was not ideal; half a month was already quite a long time. Therefore, time ticked away little by little. Yang Chen immersed himself in studying talismans, spending a tremendous amount of effort and time mastering the techniques and deepening his understanding of talismans. In just five days, he successfully crafted more than 300 talismans, gaining invaluable experience. At this moment, Yang Chen frowned, ¡°Although I¡¯ve made more than 300 talismans, I¡¯ve failed even more times, wasting at least 2,000 pieces of Yellow Spirit Paper. I have only half of the Yellow Spirit Paper left.¡± At first, he thought that the thousands of Yellow Spirit Papers would be enough for him to use, but now he realized that it was far from enough. Although he had achieved astonishing results by creating over 300 talismans, the consumption rate was also exceptionally high. Moreover, the material cost was shocking! ¡°One million Spirit Stones would only be enough to improve my experience and allow me to refine a few talismans. The stronger talismans need a staggering amount of spirit stones, so I¡¯ll have to start making money in the future,¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows. This was an annoying issue. He had never worried about spending Spirit Stones before and didn¡¯t think he would be short of them. Initially, when he had two million Spirit Stones, he thought he wouldn¡¯t spend too much. But now, he realized two million was nothing and not enough to fund his needs. Fortunately, with his Alchemy skills, he didn¡¯t have to worry about being short of spirit stones. Despite being distressed about the material consumption, he still put the materials into talisman drawing without hesitation. ¡°Since I¡¯ve gained a lot of experience in drawing talismans, I can now create a talisman to use in the Trial Tower¡­¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Let¡¯s start with the Ice Spirit Rune. The Ice Spirit Rune is quite powerful; when successfully created, it is equivalent to an attack from someone in the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm. The key lies in the words ¡®Ice Spirit,¡¯ which can be combined with other effects in the Trial Tower for extraordinary results.¡± Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Chapter 379: Outcome!_1 Chapter 382: Chapter 379: Outcome!_1 Translator: 549690339 Half a month¡¯s time had passed in the blink of an eye. Steward Xu, after all, was still afraid of Yang Chen¡¯s threat. Fearing that Yang Chen would cause any trouble in Beishan Main City, he came to fetch Yang Chen. He wasn¡¯t afraid that Yang Chen would cause trouble in Beishan Main City. He was afraid that after causing trouble, Yang Chen would still be in the right. Just like Han Lingling¡¯s incident, he couldn¡¯t be beaten or scolded, and it was all very frustrating and headache-inducing for Steward Xu. Thus, he could only go along with Yang Chen. Even though he knew he was doing something that was self-slapping, he still came to this remote place where Yang Chen lived, and personally invited Yang Chen to enter the Trial Tower. ¡°Yang Chen, my friend.¡± Steward Xu¡¯s attitude towards Yang Chen had changed greatly compared to before. If at first, he didn¡¯t take this kid seriously, after learning more about him over the past few days, he could no longer underestimate Yang Chen. Helpless, this kid was genuinely difficult to deal with. Seeing Steward Xu arrive, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°Senior Xu is really punctual. In that case, let¡¯s go straight to the Trial Tower.¡± ¡°Of course, of course!¡± Steward Xu said amiably. Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with any more small talk with Steward Xu. After all, Steward Xu was in the True Martial Realm, and it was only with the help of the Yuanshan Sect that he made Steward Xu treat him kindly. It wasn¡¯t because of him. So, there was no need for him to be aggressive towards Steward Xu. If Steward Xu were to really get angry, he would be the one to suffer. Clearly, Han Lingling didn¡¯t understand this principle. This time, Steward Xu didn¡¯t make things difficult for him. In just an hour, the two of them arrived at the Trial Tower once again. When they arrived at the Trial Tower, there were still quite a few talented individuals from Beishan Main City gathered there. ¡°Steward Xu.¡± ¡°Uncle Xu!¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Xu!¡± Many respectful voices sounded, and similarly, these geniuses from Beishan Main City also saw Yang Chen standing next to Steward Xu. At first, they were arrogantly looking down on Yang Chen, thinking they were much better than him, and full of a sense of superiority. But now, it was different. Their sense of superiority had vanished without a trace, and while their expressions didn¡¯t seem to be extremely respectful towards Yang Chen, there wasn¡¯t a trace of arrogance in their eyes either. Helplessly, Yang Chen having charged up to the ninth floor in one breath was something they could never compare with. If they were to think about it, it would be impossible for them to match geniuses who could reach the ninth floor of the Trial Tower, as every one of them was a key cultivation target of Beishan Main City, each a rare and elusive figure. Seeing that even the geniuses of Beishan Main City had submitted to Yang Chen one by one, Steward Xu immediately asked, ¡°Who is in the Trial Tower now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Wang Xinggang. He¡¯s been in for more than an hour and should be coming out soon.¡± After saying this, the clever people glanced at Yang Chen. Steward Xu brought Yang Chen to the Trial Tower. Could it be that Yang Chen came to challenge the Trial Tower again? Had this kid gone mad? Where was there someone who challenged again within a month after just finishing the challenge? Just like these geniuses of Beishan Main City said, Wang Xinggang didn¡¯t occupy the Trial Tower for long, and he came out soon. Many people were initially planning to challenge the Trial Tower after Wang Xinggang. However, when they saw Yang Chen come, they hesitated and decided to give the opportunity to Yang Chen once again. They weren¡¯t afraid of Yang Chen, but were actually quite curious about which floor Yang Chen could reach in the Trial Tower this time. For the moment, no one else dared to challenge the Trial Tower, and Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t waste this opportunity, swaggering into the Trial Tower. ¡°He went in.¡± ¡°Yang Chen really came to challenge the Trial Tower? No, what is he thinking? There¡¯s never been someone who challenged it again without even resting for a month. Does he think the Trial Tower is his playground?¡± ¡°Did his brain break?¡± ¡°Why is this kid so eager? He¡¯s only just finished, he hasn¡¯t even been here for a month yet, and how much stronger could he be? At most, he¡¯s just stabilized his Martial Arts Cultivation level.¡± ¡°I think Yang Chen will still fall short on the ninth floor this time. The Trial Tower is not a place for him to play around.¡± ¡°Steward Xu, what do you think Yang Chen will gain this time?¡± The geniuses nearby all looked at Steward Xu. Steward Xu stroked his beard, coughed twice, and then said gravely, ¡°Who knows what he¡¯s thinking, but with only a month¡¯s time, it¡¯s very difficult for him to surpass the ninth floor. Perhaps he¡¯s thinking of leaving Beishan Main City and challenging the Trial Tower one more time.¡± That was the only thing he could look forward to, because this troublemaker couldn¡¯t stay in Beishan Main City every day. Deep down, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could achieve great results in the Trial Tower this time, because the time frame between the two attempts was too short. It was so short that it was simply impossible for someone to think Yang Chen would have any room for improvement. At the same time Yang Chen entered the Trial Tower, Han Lingling, the daughter of one of the three giants of Beishan Main City, Master Han, was sitting in her room. At this moment, Han Lingling was dressed and stood up upon hearing someone pass on a message to her, ¡°What? Yang Chen is challenging the Trial Tower again? Hmph, does he really think Beishan Main City is his home? I, Han Lingling, will make sure you can¡¯t move an inch in Beishan Main City!¡± Of course, she wouldn¡¯t let it go so easily. Anyone who offended her, Han Lingling, had to die, no matter who they were. Yang Chen was no exception! Since she was brought back by Steward Xu, her father had known about her affairs. But who would have thought that her father wouldn¡¯t side with her at all, and instead scolded her. This made her furious, and she blamed Yang Chen for everything. She felt that everything was his fault. Naturally, she couldn¡¯t give up, so she ordered her people to inform her of any movement from Yang Chen immediately. She would teach Yang Chen a lesson for provoking her, Han Lingling! ¡°Little Huan, go and call Senior Brother Shao Ming to come over, and tell him to come with me to the Trial Tower,¡± Han Lingling¡¯s eyes were full of murderous intent and hatred, like a poisonous snake, ready to bite at any time. The maid beside her shuddered when she heard the name Shao Ming Shixiong. She knew too well what those two words represented. This was one of the best talents cultivated by Beishan Main City in the previous generation, and Han Lingling was going to call her out now. The maid sighed lightly. Although she didn¡¯t know who Yang Chen was, she knew that he would be in big trouble soon. Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Chapter 380: Where You Fall, Get Up There_1 Chapter 383: Chapter 380: Where You Fall, Get Up There_1 Translator: 549690339 At the same time, the geniuses of North Mountain City near the Trial Tower were already boiling with excitement. They couldn¡¯t believe their eyes as they watched the light of the first floor of the tower change to another floor. This light indicated that Yang Chen was breaking through the Trial Tower as if he was flying. Indeed, it was like flying, because using the word ¡°flying¡± to describe Yang Chen¡¯s progress right now was not an exaggeration at all! From the time Yang Chen entered the Trial Tower until now, it hadn¡¯t been long, just a cup of tea¡¯s time. Yet, in this short cup of tea¡¯s time, Yang Chen¡¯s speed of breaking through the Trial Tower was as fast as drinking water. First-floor. Second floor. Fourth level. Sixth floor. Eighth floor! Yang Chen changed his previous style and instead rushed through the Trial Tower as quickly as possible. It was almost unstoppable. In the blink of an eye¡­ ¡°Yang Chen has passed the eighth level and is about to enter the ninth!¡± ¡°He¡¯s entered the ninth level!¡± ¡°Last time, Yang Chen failed at the ninth level and returned with broken wings, unable to break through. I wonder how Yang Chen will do this time.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯ll be the same as last time; he is rushing up so hastily, not even giving himself a moment¡¯s rest, his True Qi must be consuming at an amazing speed. Arriving at the ninth level, where would he still have much True Qi left?¡± These geniuses of North Mountain City had guessed quite accurately. That¡¯s right, Yang Chen had reached the ninth level all at once, as of now, the True Qi in his body had indeed been consumed almost completely. However, since he came here today, he was prepared. As he dared to rush to the ninth level at this height, he was ready. Now, Yang Chen stood in the ninth level, the same level where he had fallen last time, and flipped his wrist, then took out a few elixir pills to refine and swallowed them. These were the Revitalizing Pills he had specially prepared before challenging the Trial Tower. This elixir was a Tier 4 pill, and it cost him quite a few materials to refine them. With a significant effect in restoring True Qi, they were suitable even for those in the Origin Martial Realm. After swallowing four or five pills, his Martial Arts Cultivation at the Stage 8 of the Soul Martial Realm naturally became replenished with True Qi in the blink of an eye. Unlike the last time, when he challenged this Trial Tower, he had no preparations due to lack of understanding. This made him fail at the ninth level, even though he had the Holy Relic Starfire, as he lacked enough True Qi. This time, however, he had experience and preparations, and the significance became extraordinary. He prepared elixir pills in advance; as long as he had enough pills, his inner True Qi would not be a problem. However, not many people dared to play like him. Because these elixirs were extremely precious, who had the guts to use four of them at once like eating a large radish? Yang Chen was different, as an alchemist, he could treat elixirs like radishes as long as he had enough materials for Alchemy. Now that his inner True Qi had been restored, Yang Chen could see the nine Sand Soldiers appearing on the ninth level desert. These nine Sand Soldiers were extraordinary; the Combined Attack Formation they formed just by their standing posture sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. As soon as the nine Sand Soldiers were born, they attacked without any consciousness, and their attacks were brutal. Yang Chen knew clearly how powerful these Sand Soldiers were, and reasoning with them was not an option. Only by defeating them could he get on the right path. With his usual techniques, he could hardly withstand the nine Sand Soldiers. Without a word, Yang Chen immediately unleashed his current strongest trump card, the Starfire. With the appearance of the Starfire came its overwhelming power of corroding the galaxies. Last time he failed at the ninth level because there wasn¡¯t enough True Qi in his body. After using Starfire to deal with the nine Sand Soldiers for a while, his inner True Qi was depleted, and he had to leave. But now it was different: his body was filled with True Qi, and the amount of elixirs he had prepared was more than what he had just used. ¡°These nine Sand Soldiers are indeed extraordinary. Even when I use my full force with the Starfire, it¡¯s hard to penetrate and deal with these nine Sand Soldiers. Now that the Sand Soldiers have the Combined Attack Formation, it¡¯s hard to break them one by one with the Starfire. It seems that saving some of my inner True Qi isn¡¯t possible at the moment.¡± With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and immediately waved his hand. In an instant, two completely different flames appeared in this space. One was the Starfire, and the other was the Demonic Fire. Each flame contained an astounding power. The appearance of the two flames illuminated the surrounding area for dozens of zhang! This was the first time Yang Chen had simultaneously summoned two flames, and he immediately felt the difficulty of controlling these two bristling flames. Because each flame was extremely domineering, if summoned together and poorly controlled, the violent collision between the two flames would be difficult for him, the master, to control. Luckily, he had cultivated Taichi True Scripture, and the fire-controlling techniques in this Cultivation Method provided ways to suppress both flames. This allowed Yang Chen to control both flames while maintaining their power. Moreover, as both were controlled, the power of the combined Starfire and Demonic Fire began to show. Though the Combined Attack Formation seemed impenetrable, with the nine Sand Soldiers seamlessly attacking and defending, the enveloping assault of the two flames instantly caused a downfall. ¡°With the combination of these two flames, although the True Qi consumption is indeed heart-wrenching, the power is indeed extraordinary.¡± As his words fell, Yang Chen seized the opportunity to break one of the Sand Soldiers, who was then corroded by the Starfire and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Once one Sand Soldier was taken down individually, the second one could hardly hold on! These Sand Soldiers were like that; their combined formation was suitable for nine soldiers to face the enemy. Once one was missing, its power was greatly reduced. When the first Sand Soldier was destroyed, the collapse became inevitable. In a short while, the second, third, and fourth Sand Soldiers began to be devoured by the Starfire, in turn, disappearing completely! The more Sand Soldiers were lost, the easier it was to deal with the ones below. In the end, all nine Sand Soldiers were annihilated. Finally, a smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face. Where one falls, one must rise again. He stepped forward and arrived at the tenth level. As it happened, outside the Trial Tower, the entire scene was shocked, as if an explosion had taken place. Everyone¡¯s eyes widened as they saw the light of the ninth level go out, followed immediately by the light of the tenth level being illuminated. Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Chapter 381: Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage! _1 Chapter 384: Chapter 381: Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage! _1 Translator: 549690339 It was quite understandable that Yang Chen had made some progress when he came to the Trial Tower for the second time compared to the first. It would be strange if there were no progress. However, how long has it been since Yang Chen first broke through the first floor of the Trial Tower? It had only been a month, and what did a month mean to a martial artist? It could be compared to the time it takes for drinking tea or pouring water, or just a brief moment of cultivation. Many people even equated a month with a day. And it was precisely during this month that Yang Chen made such a transcendent leap between the ninth and tenth floors. It was important to know that even many older geniuses in the Beishan Main City had not completed this task. Countless geniuses were stuck at the stage between the ninth and tenth floors for years, attempting it dozens or even more times without success. As you went up from the seventh floor, the difficulty increased and sometimes it was very difficult to advance to the next floor. That¡¯s because you had to progress through the floors one by one, and when you reached the level you were originally at, you¡¯d find that you didn¡¯t have enough True Qi left to continue. This was why many geniuses preferred to watch rather than break through the floors. You think it¡¯s easy to refine the Creation Divine Aura? It¡¯s not that simple! Although it looks tempting, actually obtaining enough Creation Divine Aura is as difficult as reaching the sky. As everyone was discussing, suddenly, an astonishing wave of True Qi swept down, and then, the owner of the majestic Qi appeared at this place. This made the surrounding geniuses of Beishan Main City look up in surprise, only to find two people standing in the sky. As these two people slowly landed, the crowd saw their faces clearly and realized who they were! These two people, the woman was Han Lingling, and the man¡­ ¡°It¡¯s Junior Brother Shao Ming!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming!¡± Some people called him Senior Brother Shao Ming, others called him Junior Brother Shao Ming; however, without exception, everyone¡¯s tone was filled with respect towards this young man, fearing that a wrong word might offend him. They were very aware of how terrifying this young man was. He was a genius of the earlier batch compared to Lu Yihan, and this year he was only 25 years old. Yet, at just 25 years old, his Martial Arts Cultivation had reached an astonishing Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. He could be considered the strongest genius of his generation and was even stronger than many senior brothers and sisters who came before him. The most crucial factor was Shao Ming¡¯s talent. It was almost certain that he would enter the Yuan Martial Realm and even the True Martial Realm in the future. ¡°It is said that Junior Brother Shao Ming had already broken through the eleventh floor of the Trial Tower a long time ago, and his achievements far surpass others.¡± ¡°Hush, don¡¯t mention this matter, and don¡¯t use it for flattery. Although Senior Brother Shao Ming had broken through the eleventh floor earlier, it¡¯s still a painful experience for him because he¡¯s still stuck at the eleventh floor and has never advanced!¡± None of them dared to disrespect Shao Ming. Similarly, Han Lingling standing right next to Shao Ming was a witch as well. Seeing the arrival of these two people, everyone couldn¡¯t help but step back, wondering what kind of trouble the two of them were causing by coming to the Trial Tower together. Either way, an ominous feeling took root in the hearts of the geniuses in Beishan Main City. Not to mention these two, even Steward Xu, a True Martial Realm powerhouse in Beishan Main City, had a serious expression on his face when he saw them. He immediately asked, ¡°Young Lady, Shao Ming, why have you come here?¡± Han Lingling scolded, ¡°Why? Steward Xu, since you won¡¯t help me avenge my grudge against Yang Chen, I have to deal with him myself. I came here today to find Yang Chen. I heard that he came to the Trial Tower, so I¡¯m waiting for him to come out and settle the score.¡± Shao Ming, standing next to her with his hands clasped behind his back, had an expression full of pride, as though everyone present, including Steward Xu, wasn¡¯t worthy of his attention. However, his arrogance quickly dissipated. That¡¯s because he saw the brightly lit tenth floor of the Trial Tower. That meant that Yang Chen, who was currently challenging the Trial Tower, had reached the height of the tenth floor. He should know that even after countless attempts to challenge the Trial Tower, he, Shao Ming, was still stuck at the eleventh floor, only one level higher than Yang Chen. Yet, he heard that Yang Chen had just arrived at Beishan Main City not long ago, and was only 15 or 16 years old, yet he had already reached the height of the tenth floor? ¡°Yang Chen has actually reached the tenth floor of the Trial Tower, hmph. Senior Brother Shao Ming, are you confident that you can help her deal with this kid?¡± Han Lingling teased. Shao Ming didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately replied, ¡°Lingling, don¡¯t worry. This Yang Chen is nothing. Once he comes out of the Trial Tower, I will let him know what a real genius is and teach him a lesson, so that he can keep in mind who he can offend and who he cannot.¡± Although he was shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s ability to reach the tenth floor of the Trial Tower, he quickly dismissed it as unimportant. That¡¯s because he was like Yang Chen back then. He had managed to break through to the eleventh floor of the Trial Tower quite early, but then he remained stuck on the eleventh floor for three consecutive years. The difficulty of the eleventh floor was too high, and it was incredibly difficult to advance even one level up. He thought the same would be true of Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s fate would only be to fall at the tenth floor and then be stuck there indefinitely. Otherwise, would the tenth floor be accessible to just anyone? So, he had nothing to fear from Yang Chen. There weren¡¯t so many geniuses in this world. Having himself, Shao Ming, was enough. At the same time, Yang Chen, who had entered the tenth floor, had also reached the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage. By now, his Martial Arts Cultivation was exquisite, and being at Stage 9 of the Soul Martial Realm, he could already be considered a top-notch master in Liaocheng. The higher he went, the more Creation Divine Aura was available to him. If the Creation Divine Aura given by the previous few floors couldn¡¯t help him advance his Martial Arts Cultivation from the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Stage Peak directly to the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, it was because the higher his level, the more demanding the improvement would be. However, breaking into the ninth floor gave him an astonishing amount of Creation Divine Aura, allowing him to move directly to the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage. Now at the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi had fully recovered, which was certainly good news. At this moment, as he looked at the ten Sand Soldiers in front of him, Yang Chen simultaneously released the Starfire and Demonic Fire¡­ ¡°The ten Sand Soldiers on the tenth floor should be much stronger than those on the ninth floor. However, my dual fires aren¡¯t to be trifled with either. Come on.¡± Yang Chen watched as the ten Sand Soldiers charged at him with an imposing air, while the Starfire and Demonic Fire surged forth, both equally awe-inspiring. Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Chapter 382: What Other Means Do You Have?_1 Chapter 385: Chapter 382: What Other Means Do You Have?_1 Translator: 549690339 Compared to the ninth floor, the tenth floor is naturally more troublesome, but for Yang Chen, it was still an acceptable challenge. His Starfire and Demonic Fire can solve nine, so it¡¯s natural that they can solve ten. However, handling ten sand soldiers is far more troublesome than the ninth floor. At least, the consumption of True Qi alone made it more difficult for him. But Yang Chen still didn¡¯t reveal his true trump card and continued to use Starfire and Demonic Fire to wear down the ten sand soldiers. He was not in a hurry and could take his time. Being able to solve the ten sand soldiers without revealing his trump card, there would be no need to use it. Finally after a while, one of the sand soldiers couldn¡¯t withstand it, and Yang Chen got the opportunity to instantly corrode it with his Starfire. When this scene played out, Yang Chen smiled. Once a sand soldier was corroded, the originally tight and flawless Combined Attack Formation began to show flaws and weaknesses. At the same time, outside the Trial Tower. Although the geniuses outside the tower could not see what was happening inside, they still stared intently at it, watching whether the light would go out, and whether Yang Chen would be stuck at the tenth floor. Many people were unhappy with the rise of a genius. Because it proved that they were just stepping stones for the other party. Since they couldn¡¯t do it, they naturally did not wish for Yang Chen to succeed. After all, who would want to admit they were someone else¡¯s stepping stone? They were all geniuses and would not want someone to become famous by stepping on them. ¡°It¡¯s been an hour since Yang Chen entered the tenth floor, and now the light has not gone out. This Yang Chen is still at war with those ten sand soldiers!¡± ¡°Do you think Yang Chen can pass the tenth floor?¡± ¡°I doubt it. He¡¯s trying to pass the tenth floor?¡± ¡°According to my analysis, he has fought for an hour already, and theoretically, he cannot win. The tenth floor, ten sand soldiers, are not that easy to defeat. If he could solve them easily, he would have done so already. Fighting for an hour only proves that he has exhausted all means and can¡¯t do anything to those sand soldiers. Now he¡¯s just desperately struggling, just wasting effort.¡± Shao Ming stood aside with his hands behind his back and sneered as he watched Yang Chen¡¯s battle with no results yet, feeling that Yang Chen¡¯s situation in the tenth floor was mostly dangerous rather than promising. He thought, ¡°This kid, does he think he¡¯s on my level?¡± Han Lingling also revealed a disdainful smile. But just as the two felt that Yang Chen had little chance of breaking through the tenth floor, suddenly, the light in the tenth floor went out. As the light went out, everyone fell silent. The light going out meant that Yang Chen was no longer on the tenth floor. Many people in their hearts wondered. Did Yang Chen break through the tenth floor or fail and leave? Shao Ming sneered, ¡°The light has gone out. It seems that he¡¯s finished. As if he could pass the tenth¡­¡± Before the words fell, suddenly the light on the eleventh floor turned on, shocking everyone present with their eyes wide open and taking a step back. Did the lighting of the eleventh floor¡¯s light not represent that Yang Chen had entered the eleventh floor? Eleventh Floor¡­ This terrifying number! Everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp, finding it hard to believe and accept the fact in front of them! Even Shao Ming, the most famous genius among North Main City¡¯s previous generation, who is now domineering and unapproachable, was only stuck at the eleventh floor, defeated several times. Despite this, his arrogance had more than enough capital. And now, Yang Chen reached the eleventh floor on his second attempt in the Trial Tower, accomplishing something that even geniuses from previous generations in North Main City couldn¡¯t achieve! For a moment, turmoil and discussions erupted¡­ Han Lingling¡¯s eyes widened, and she stomped her feet angrily, ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming, this guy actually made it to the eleventh floor¡­¡± Shao Ming¡¯s face was full of disbelief, and he said in a low voice, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, he will at most stop at the eleventh floor anyway. Although he has reached the same level as me, I will still show him the gap between him and a true genius!¡± He had heard that Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation was only at the Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm. Even if he had broken through two floors of the Trial Tower, skimming into the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, so what? He, Shao Ming, was Half-step Yuan Martial Realm Cultivation Level, fighting Yang Chen, who was only at the Peak of Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, as if it was easy as bullying a child? Thinking about this, he snorted coldly, looking at Yang Chen with a sinister gaze. He was somewhat curious about Yang Chen, but no matter who he was, he would still be nothing in front of Shao Ming. No one knew the situation inside the Trial Tower. That was why Yang Chen dared to use Starfire. At this moment, Yang Chen was sitting cross-legged in the tenth floor, refining a large amount of Creation Divine Aura, which took a considerable amount of time. Steward Xu did not lie; the higher the floors, the more Creation Divine Aura was given, and it was all very fair. The amount was so large that it took him almost half an incense stick worth of time just to refine the Creation Divine Aura to advance his Martial Arts Cultivation. Now, after refining the last trace of Creation Divine Aura, Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation had instantly advanced from the early stage of Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage to the perfection stage! The progress was enormous, but ultimately, it was due to the Creation Divine Aura. The amount given at this point was far more considerable than at the beginning. With just one more step, he could reach the peak of the Ling Wu Realm! Without enough time to think, the surrounding scenery changed to the same desert and sand soldiers. However, the Martial Arts Cultivation of these sand soldiers had become the Peak of Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, the same as Yang Chen¡¯s. The number of the sand soldiers had also increased from ten to an astonishing eleven. These eleven sand soldiers stood in a very clever position, Yang Chen knew without even inspecting closely that they must be using an extremely ingenious Combined Attack Formation. It was not one of those common formations that could be used casually. This was a Combined Attack Formation passed down by the royal family. The more sand soldiers involved, the harder it was to defeat. Just like the difference between the ninth and tenth floors. With the same approach, Yang Chen could finish the ninth floor in a cup of tea¡¯s time, but it took him no less than an hour to complete the tenth floor, with at least six to seven times the difference in difficulty. Now facing the eleventh floor with eleven sand soldiers, Yang Chen held his Starfire in his left hand and Demonic Fire in his right hand, smiling bitterly with little confidence. He even felt that if he relied only on these two types of fire, it would be difficult to win. So, what other means could be used next? Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: Chapter 383: Twelfth Floor_1 Chapter 386: Chapter 383: Twelfth Floor_1 Translator: 549690339 Eleven Sand Soldiers, using the Combined Attack Formation, launched an impenetrable attack on Yang Chen. The momentum and speed of their attack instantly swept over him, making everyone¡¯s scalp tingle. It gave a feeling of helplessness, as if there was nowhere to start. Yang Chen was in the same situation, hurriedly using Starfire and Demonic Fire to resist, but he was blocked by the eleven Sand Soldiers¡¯ Combined Attack Formation. The 360-degree, flawless defense even made Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire unable to corrode them. If things continued like this, he would probably use up all his True Qi and still be unable to defeat the eleven Sand Soldiers. Although he had some elixirs, they were not endless. With this in mind, Yang Chen wasted no time and, while controlling the two fires, suddenly pulled out a Spirit Talisman from his Storage Bag¡­ ¡°Open!¡± As Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi surged, the Spirit Talisman trembled in mid-air before suddenly disappearing into the desert. Then, several giant hands appeared out of thin air in the desert, all attempting to grab the Sand Soldiers. The appearance of these giant hands troubled the Sand Soldiers, forcing them to split their attention and deal with the hands. In an instant, Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire finally got a chance to corrode them, but the process was still extremely slow. ¡°Seems like one Earth Movement Talisman is not enough,¡± murmured Yang Chen. During the time he had learned Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, he had refined many Spirit Talismans. However, not many were actually useful ¨C just a dozen or so. Although it didn¡¯t seem like much, it had cost Yang Chen a lot. Ordinary martial artists couldn¡¯t afford such wealth, and even with a great amount of Spirit Stones, who would be as extravagant as him, spending a million in one go to buy materials? After all, Yang Chen could easily make one million, but others couldn¡¯t. However, one million was still no small sum, at least for him. He had spent so many Spirit Stones to forge these talismans, which pained him deeply. The Earth Movement Talisman was one of them. Now that it had been used, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. But he knew that now was not the time to worry about such things. Seeing that he couldn¡¯t do anything to the eleven Sand Soldiers, he immediately took out another ice-colored Spirit Talisman. This talisman was an ¡®Ice Spirit Rune¡¯ specially crafted by Yang Chen. As soon as the talisman appeared, Yang Chen pinched it with his fingers and drew a line in the air. In an instant, the Spirit Talisman dissipated and, in its place, a giant ice spike several meters long appeared. The tip of the ice spike looked like a cone, shocking to the eye. As the ice spike appeared, it instantly went straight towards the eleven Sand Soldiers. With Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire and Demonic Fire attacking from the front, the giant hands created by the Earth Movement Talisman causing trouble from behind, and the concealed ice spike sniping at them, the eleven Sand soldiers were put under immense pressure. Although the Combined Attack Formation of the Sand Soldiers was incredibly powerful, it wasn¡¯t a perfect defense. As Yang Chen attacked them from both sides, the ice spike formed by the Spirit Talisman crashed into the Sand Soldiers, exploding instantly. Countless ice shards fell from the sky and turned into cold ice, impacting the Sand Soldiers. In just a moment¡¯s effort, the cold ice froze the Sand Soldiers. Looking at the power of the ice, it could only freeze the Sand Soldiers for the duration of a breath at most. But Yang Chen knew that just one breath was enough for him. One breath¡¯s time meant that the Sand Soldiers lost their Combined Attack Formation. Without the Combined Attack Formation, no matter how many Sand Soldiers there were, they wouldn¡¯t be a problem for Yang Chen. He could still break them one by one. With this thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and launched his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. The thunderous rumbling filled their ears as the eleven Sand Soldiers were forcibly separated by Yang Chen. Then, Yang Chen used his Starfire to gradually destroy them one by one. It took him about half an hour to finish off all eleven Sand Soldiers and directly enter the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower. The moment he entered the twelfth floor, the geniuses outside the Trial Tower couldn¡¯t sit still any longer. ¡°Twelfth floor!¡± ¡°What¡­?¡± ¡°What does Yang Chen want to do?¡± ¡°What is he, a demon? Is he a demon? The twelfth floor must be a joke. I must be dreaming.¡± There was a clear distinction between a genius and a demon. Since ancient times, there have been many geniuses but very few demons. To describe a genius meant that they were still within the realm of the ordinary, but describing a demon meant that they were beyond logic. The same applied to Yang Chen now. Could this kid still be described as ordinary? Everyone else couldn¡¯t do it, but he could. Everyone thought he couldn¡¯t make it, but he did it anyway. Now that he had entered the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower, it was undoubtedly a huge blow for many of the geniuses of Beishan Main City. The most embarrassed person was probably Shao Ming, who had been invited by Han Lingling. Shao Ming had swaggered in, intending to help Han Lingling take revenge, but he had run into Yang Chen¡¯s performance inside the Trial Tower. When he came across it, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen¡¯s result would be better than his own excellent performance. However, now he realized that he was wrong, terribly wrong. How many years had he been stuck on the eleventh floor? For far too long. The eleventh floor had troubled him for a long time, so he knew very well how difficult it was, almost impossible for anyone to pass. He had even given up and planned to advance to the Origin Martial Realm. But who would have thought that Yang Chen had now passed the eleventh floor and reached an even higher level than him? This made Shao Ming instantly turn red with embarrassment, as if he had been slapped hard by someone. He wished he could crawl into a crevice in the ground and hide. However, Han Lingling didn¡¯t know the meaning of subtlety. She insisted on saying the things people least wanted to hear. Seeing that Shao Ming wasn¡¯t speaking, she immediately called out, ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming, Yang Chen has already entered the twelfth floor. Do you have confidence in defeating him? Don¡¯t let him come out of the Trial Tower only to find that you can¡¯t handle him either.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I do!¡± Shao Ming gritted his teeth, even though he was angry, he had no choice. What was Han Lingling¡¯s status? He couldn¡¯t afford to offend her. Her father was one of the three great powerhouses of Beishan Main City, a figure he couldn¡¯t dare to cross. He believed that Yang Chen was just at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm. At this level, Shao Ming still had the confidence to defeat him! No matter how many floors Yang Chen could pass, as long as he lost to Shao Ming, it would make no difference. With this thought, Shao Ming licked his lips, revealing a fierce expression. Yang Chen, Yang Chen! Although he didn¡¯t know where this demon Yang Chen had come from, he would make sure Yang Chen knew that running into him would be his greatest sorrow. To please Han Lingling, he didn¡¯t mind doing some cruel things. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: Chapter 384: I Will Make You Regret This!_1 Chapter 387: Chapter 384: I Will Make You Regret This!_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon breaking into the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower, Yang Chen finally achieved his wish. His Martial Arts Cultivation had finally reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm!! At the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel melancholic. In his previous life, he was unable to cultivate Martial Arts and was manipulated by others. In this life, in the early days, he was bullied and ridiculed by others. Throughout both lives, all he wanted was to become a powerful Martial Artist. Now, his Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, and he still had plenty of time to improve more. Why couldn¡¯t he reach the pinnacle? Why couldn¡¯t he fulfill his past wishes? Hua Wanru¡­ Hua Wanru, I will make you regret it. After entering the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, the surrounding scenery changed accordingly. The vast desert remained, followed by the formation of sand soldiers. One, two, five¡­ a total of twelve. Looking at the twelve sand soldiers, Yang Chen revealed a bitter expression: ¡°Twelve sand soldiers, I don¡¯t know how much more terrifying they are than the first floor. It seems like I can only fight it out.¡± Without hesitation, Yang Chen activated a spirit talisman. In an instant, the talisman turned into a ball of fire and dissipated. Immediately after, chunks of earth condensed from the talisman, enveloping Yang Chen¡¯s body and forming majestic armor. This talisman, called the Earth Armor Talisman, could generate armor to be worn when activated. Although the armor appeared to be frail, it was far from it. It was the result of countless Earth Five Element materials being refined by Yang Chen, imbuing it with an abundance of earth power. The defense of the armor was strong enough to withstand a strike from a half-step Origin Martial Realm warrior. With the twelve sand soldiers gathered, their combined attack wouldn¡¯t be much different from that of a half-step Origin Martial Realm warrior. This Earth Armor Talisman virtually granted Yang Chen a chance to make a comeback! Of course, that wasn¡¯t all of his talismans. After using the Earth Armor Talisman, Yang Chen quickly pinched out two more talismans. However, time was running out as the twelve sand soldiers already charged towards him. Seeing this, Yang Chen wasted no time and unleashed every move he had. First came the Starfire and Demonic Fire, followed by the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and Thunderbolt Style. After using these moves, he realized¡­ He had underestimated the twelve sand soldiers. Before breaking through to the Spirit Martial Realm peak, he had taken a few elixirs to fully recover his True Qi. Now that he had only a few elixirs left, he prepared himself for an all-out battle, using every move he had without hesitation. Subconsciously, he thought that at least this would have some impact on the twelve sand soldiers. However, who would have known that the combined defense of the twelve sand soldiers was beyond his imagination? Despite his wild attacks, he couldn¡¯t create a single flaw in their defense. ¡°My goodness!¡± Yang Chen sighed: ¡°It seems that I have to use spirit talismans in combination.¡± It wasn¡¯t that Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts was stronger than his other moves. It was that Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts could be used simultaneously with his offensive moves, often achieving astonishing effects! ¡°This Volcano Spirit Talisman is the most powerful talisman I¡¯ve got now. At this point, I can only use it too¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered. Volcano Spirit Talisman. As the name implies! The power contained within the talisman was like a volcanic eruption. ¡°Let¡¯s give it a shot with this big guy then,¡± said Yang Chen coldly. In an instant, his True Qi surged, turning the Volcano Spirit Talisman into ashes. Following that, a volcano engulfed in blue flames fell from the sky. Indeed, it was a volcano ¨C a giant mountain burning with flames! These flames were not ordinary flames but the Demonic Fire like Yang Chen¡¯s. Where did this Demonic Fire come from? Naturally, it was from Yang Chen. When creating the talisman, Yang Chen had infused his Demonic Fire into the talisman and sealed it with a prohibition. As soon as the True Qi activated the talisman, a Demonic Fire mountain would form, falling down with immense power, far stronger than his current Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm! It was exactly this Volcano Spirit Talisman, which, after making a thunderous impact, spread its flames across more than ten kilometers, sweeping through everything undyingly. The twelve sand soldiers, after being hit by Yang Chen¡¯s Volcano Spirit Talisman, were separated from each other. With the twelve sand soldiers scattered, Yang Chen had achieved the desired effect. ¡°Let¡¯s defeat them one by one,¡± said Yang Chen with a smirk, as he enjoyed picking his opponents off one by one. Seeing that opportunity had arrived, he would not let it pass! In a blink of an eye, a variety of techniques were used¡­ Outside the Trial Tower, the eyes of several geniuses were focused on the tower worriedly, unsure if Yang Chen could surpass the twelfth floor. Their anxiety stemmed not from hoping that he could succeed but rather hoping that he would fail! If it were anyone else attempting the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower, they would have scoffed at the individual for being overly ambitious. However, Yang Chen was a demon, and he defied all odds. Just when everyone thought he couldn¡¯t do it, he always did. He was anything but ordinary. Now, who could guarantee that he couldn¡¯t break through the twelfth floor? No one could, so they all held their breaths, barely daring to discuss the matter. They knew very well that talking about it wouldn¡¯t help, as Yang Chen might very well pass the twelfth floor when they were done discussing it. This was something difficult to control. No one was more anxious than Shao Ming. He had an uneasy feeling in his heart. If Yang Chen only passed the eleventh floor and failed on the twelfth, then Shao Ming would think that Yang Chen was only slightly stronger than him. However, if Yang Chen managed to pass the twelfth floor¡­ Boom. As his thoughts lingered, suddenly, a loud noise echoed in everyone¡¯s ears. The light on the twelfth floor went out, and soon after, the thirteenth floor lit up. This indicated that Yang Chen had passed the twelfth floor and was now headed for the thirteenth floor! Seeing this, everyone was stunned, including Shao Ming and Han Lingling. No one dared to speak, nor wanted to. They just silently watched the lights of the Trial Tower, wanting to know if this demon could really make it through the thirteenth floor and enter the fourteenth floor. Thankfully, it seemed as though this demon was finally exhausted. The light on the thirteenth floor gradually faded after about half an hour, and Yang Chen eventually emerged from the Trial Tower. Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Chapter 385: Even a Random Cat or Dog Dares to Come Here?_1 Chapter 388: Chapter 385: Even a Random Cat or Dog Dares to Come Here?_1 Translator: 549690339 In the end, Yang Chen broke through the twelfth layer and stopped at the thirteenth layer. Such a remarkable record had already left the geniuses and junior deacons in Beishan Main City dumbfounded, including Steward Xu. What is a demon? Yang Chen is a demon. For the first time, Yang Chen had reached the ninth layer, stopping at the ninth layer, which was already an achievement that looked down upon the masses. Many people could only look up to Yang Chen¡¯s accomplishment. Only a month had passed, and everyone didn¡¯t think that Yang Chen could make much progress. However, they completely underestimated Yang Chen and the young man in front of them. Demons cannot be measured by common sense, just like now! Only after a month, Yang Chen came to the Trial Tower again and went straight from the ninth floor to the thirteenth floor. What would happen when this young man came for the third time? What would happen when he came for the fourth time? Many people couldn¡¯t help but be curious as they really¡­ really couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of results Yang Chen would have when he challenged the Trial Tower again in the future. In fact, Yang Chen reluctantly settled at the thirteenth layer. There was no way, he had run out of means and could not do anything to the thirteen Sand Soldiers. He still had some spirit talismans on him. Although these talismans were powerful, they were still far behind the Volcano Spirit Talisman. Yang Chen only had one Volcano Spirit Talisman on him, which had been forced out on the twelfth layer, so naturally, he was helpless on the thirteenth layer. Moreover, he had exhausted all the elixirs in his body, his true qi could not support him, and he finally had to exit the thirteenth layer of the Trial Tower with reluctance. And now, his cultivation had already stabilized at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, only a little bit away from reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. In fact, when he attacked the eleventh layer, his martial arts cultivation had already reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, and the Creation Divine Aura on the twelfth layer pushed this peak to another level. However, reaching the Yuan Martial Realm was not easy, even if only reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. But for Yang Chen, the harvest was already considerable, being able to reach the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm at this time, which meant that he could already do many things. Now that Yang Chen had come out, he could feel the gazes of the surrounding people staring at him. Yang Chen was not surprised by this, but he soon felt two chilling gazes on his back. When he looked at them, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Among the two, the handsome man was unknown to him. However, the young girl Han Lingling, he remembered her clearly. At the moment, the two sides confronted each other. Han Lingling shouted in anger, ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming, this Yang Chen has come out. You haven¡¯t forgotten what you said just now, have you?¡± Shao Ming¡¯s face grew cold as he stared at Yang Chen on hearing Han Lingling¡¯s words. Thinking that as long as he defeated Yang Chen, Han Lingling would propose marriage to him, Shao Ming felt a little impatient. If he could marry into Han Lingling¡¯s family and be protected by her father, with his talent, given enough time, he would definitely become one of the high-level administrators in Beishan Main City. At that time, he would enjoy the adoration of all living beings as they worshiped at his feet, making him extremely excited. As he thought about this, his eyes towards Yang Chen were filled with murderous intent. Since that was the case, all these stumbling stones in front of him must die! In an instant, Shao Ming didn¡¯t hesitate and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, you came out of the Trial Tower at the right time. I, Shao Ming, am an elite disciple of Beishan Main City, and today I challenge you. Do you dare to accept?¡± With that said, Shao Ming released layers of his half-step Yuan Martial Domain cultivation, as if trying to pressure Yang Chen. When the surrounding disciples felt this breath, they were filled with astonishment and took a step back, feeling the strength of this breath and an indescribable fear. ¡°What a strong breath.¡± ¡°Shao Ming Senior Brother¡¯s martial arts cultivation has improved again. This half-step Yuan Martial Realm is much stronger than an ordinary half-step Yuan Martial Realm.¡± ¡°It¡¯s so amazing. Shao Ming Junior Brother is still so young, and he has already reached this point. Doesn¡¯t this mean that Shao Ming Junior Brother is almost certain to reach the real Yuan Martial Realm in due time?¡± ¡°Yang Chen is in trouble now.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what Yang Chen will choose! But with Shao Ming Senior Brother¡¯s martial arts cultivation combined with his ability to break through the eleventh layer of the Trial Tower, even if he has to face the Yuan Martial Realm for a while, it¡¯s not a problem for him to remain invincible.¡± This was also the reason why the geniuses of Beishan Main City in each session were afraid of Shao Ming. Technically speaking, among the numerous talents of Beishan Main City, there were not a few who had just entered the Yuan Martial Realm, and their martial arts cultivation surpassed that of Shao Ming. Why would they be afraid of Shao Ming? But it was different, Shao Ming had broken through the eleventh layer of the Trial Tower, and his overall strength was far superior to that of ordinary half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Even if he had to fight against the real powerful experts of the Yuan Martial Realm, let alone fight, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem for him to remain undefeated. Compared to Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak, which had only broken through the thirteenth layer of the Trial Tower, there was still a difference in cultivation between the Ling Wu Realm Peak and the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. A half-step Yuan Martial Realm is not in the Yuan Martial Realm, but why is it not called the Ling Wu Realm Peak? Because the half-step Yuan Martial Realm already carries some characteristics and abilities of the Yuan Martial Realm, exceeding the normal scope that the Ling Wu Realm can understand! Everyone was curious about what Yang Chen would choose, and some even felt sorry for Yang Chen in advance. But Yang Chen was different from others. Facing the powerful momentum of Shao Ming, he seemed calm, as if he hadn¡¯t seen it, and said lazily, ¡°You want to challenge me? Well, challenge? No problem. But why should I agree to you?¡± Upon hearing this, Shao Ming and Han Lingling widened their eyes. Han Lingling was the most anxious, her grievance with Yang Chen made her want to kill Yang Chen at any time. Seeing that Yang Chen had no intention of agreeing, she immediately yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, I never thought you would be such a coward. Hmph, weren¡¯t you arrogant before? Why, don¡¯t you dare fight now?¡± Shao Ming had been a little nervous just now, but now that Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to fight, he laughed, ¡°Yang Chen, are all you people from the Yuanshan Sect so timid?¡± Faced with the mockery of these two, Yang Chen stretched lazily, speaking unhurriedly, ¡°You don¡¯t need to provoke me. Han Lingling, you say I don¡¯t dare to fight? Okay, I¡¯ll ask you, as the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, at least find someone decent to trouble me. Do you think I, Yang Chen, am someone who can be disturbed by any random cat or dog?¡± PS: It seems that there was a problem with Chapter 384 yesterday, and it seems that it was not visible. Everyone, please check it today, and there should be no problem now. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Chapter 386: Offering This as an Apology!_1 Chapter 389: Chapter 386: Offering This as an Apology!_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t really think that Shao Ming was some nobody. Shao Ming¡¯s Ren Martial Arts Cultivation was not to be underestimated. The reason Yang Chen spoke like that was to provoke them and at the same time tell them, who do you think I am? You challenge me, and I¡¯m supposed to accept just like that? What kind of logic is this? However, Shao Ming couldn¡¯t take the insult. Hearing Yang Chen describe him as some nobody, Shao Ming became instantly furious, thundering, ¡°Yang Chen, cut the crap, do you have the guts to fight me?¡± This was the height of insult. Especially in front of Han Lingling and many disciples. Moreover, it was said by Yang Chen, who had surpassed him in the Trial Tower. He felt more and more that Yang Chen was doing it deliberately and targeting him. His blood boiling with rage, he couldn¡¯t wait to immediately fight Yang Chen to the death. Seeing Shao Ming so impulsive and his eyes filled with astonishing anger, everyone knew that Shao Ming was furious. Only Steward Xu stood there with his hands behind his back, his eyebrows furrowed, and sighed. Others might not see it, but how could he, at this age? The gap between Shao Ming and Yang Chen was too big. This wasn¡¯t about the difference in strength, but in temperament. Compared to Yang Chen, the geniuses of Beishan Main City, as well as Shao Ming, who wanted to fight Yang Chen to the death, had the temperament of children. They were played around by just a few words from Yang Chen, and they couldn¡¯t find a way out. Shao Ming may seem to be full of fighting intent, but how could he have the upper hand if he is not calm when fighting? The key point was that he knew Yang Chen very well, and most likely Shao Ming would fall into Yang Chen¡¯s rhythm next. How could he gain any advantage if he entered someone else¡¯s rhythm even before the fight started? But what could they do even if they knew this? Considering Han Lingling¡¯s witch-like reputation and her father¡¯s status, how could Steward Xu stop it? Shao Ming was to blame for knowing that Han Lingling was using him but still stepped forward. Who could he blame when he suffered the loss later? Nowadays, Yang Chen remained calm and composed, saying unhurriedly: ¡°Your name is Shao Ming? You say I have the guts to fight you? You seem to have your brain damaged? I just came out of the Trial Tower and my True Qi isn¡¯t fully recovered. On top of that, I just fought several intense battles, why should I fight you? Who do you think you are? You say you want to fight me? I must fight you? Do I owe you? I don¡¯t fight you, and there¡¯s no harm to me. If I fight you, what benefits do you give me? Even if I might get injured, why should I fight you?¡± When the words fell, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were all dumbfounded and suddenly felt that Yang Chen made a lot of sense. This is just a change of mindset that occurred in a short time. At first, they felt that Yang Chen¡¯s reluctance to fight was due to cowardice and being weak-willed. But now, after listening to Yang Chen, they suddenly felt that Shao Ming was just causing trouble for no reason and was being unreasonable. Just look. There¡¯s no difference. Yang Chen has just come out of the Trial Tower and has just fought several tough battles, exhausted both mentally and physically, and drained of physical strength and True Qi. Now that he can only display thirty percent of his strength, why should he fight Shao Ming? Yang Chen isn¡¯t that dumb, is he? On the other hand, Shao Ming appeared righteous in his desire to challenge Yang Chen, but upon careful consideration, aren¡¯t you just taking advantage of someone¡¯s vulnerability? Moreover, even if Yang Chen was at his peak state, there would be no reason for him to fight. There¡¯s no harm in not fighting, but even if he won the fight, he might still get a bump or a bruise. How unprofitable? For a moment, Shao Ming was speechless, pointing at Yang Chen and only stammering without saying any truths. Finally, all he could do was shout: ¡°I just think you¡¯re too scared.¡± ¡°Heh, Shao Ming, interpret it as you like. If you want to prove how powerful you are, there are countless masters in the world, go challenge whoever you want. Forgive me, Yang Chen, for not accompanying you.¡± Yang Chen turned around to leave. Are you kidding me, his time is so precious? Worth wasting here with you? He knew Han Lingling wanted to get back at him through Shao Ming, but why should he give her the chance? However, Han Lingling, to some extent, was still smart. Seeing Yang Chen about to leave, she immediately shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want? As long as you dare to fight Shao Ming, it¡¯s not a problem to add some bet.¡± ¡°Oh? A bet?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin, suddenly interested. Honestly, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind gambling for something of value that could also upset Han Lingling. With a smile at the corner of his mouth, he said slowly, ¡°Miss Han, if you really know me, Yang Chen, you should have heard that not long ago, I made a small bet with a not-so-well-known brother over a minor disagreement. It was one million Spirit Stones. I heard that Miss Han comes from a wealthy family, so it shouldn¡¯t be less than this one million, right?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words with laughter, Steward Xu knew that something was going wrong. Both Han Lingling and Shao Ming were starting to fall into Yang Chen¡¯s rhythm. If it were him, he would have withdrawn immediately, but how could Han Lingling and Shao Ming see it? They were still excited, seeing that Yang Chen had suddenly agreed to fight. ¡°Humph, Yang Chen, don¡¯t waste so much time talking to me. I, the Young Miss, have plenty of Spirit Stones. How many do you want? I have as many as you need!¡± Han Lingling gritted her teeth and shouted. Yang Chen smiled, knowing he had caught a big fish to slaughter. That¡¯s great! Without saying a word, he immediately said, ¡°Miss Han, I won¡¯t bet much on this. Five million Spirit Stones!¡± At these words, there was a hissing sound throughout the scene. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp for cold air. Even though Han Lingling thought her courage was not small, when she heard the number five million, she still shrank back a bit in fear. This amount of Spirit Stones was not something she could just take out even with her background. However, when she thought about her grudge with Yang Chen, she immediately shouted, ¡°No problem, five million it is. If you win, I¡¯ll give you five million Spirit Stones, but what if you lose?¡± Yang Chen yawned, ¡°By rights, if I lose, I naturally should give Miss Han five million too. But Miss Han doesn¡¯t seem interested in my Spirit Stones, does she?¡± Even though five million was a lot, he could still afford to gamble it. He didn¡¯t have it, but Elder Hu and Elder Yun beside him would. Even if the two of them didn¡¯t, others in the Yuanshan Sect would. It was simply impossible for him, the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, not to have the right to spend five million Spirit Stones. But, just after his appointment as the Young Sect Master, where could he just spend the money so easily? However, Han Lingling wasn¡¯t really interested in his five million Spirit Stones either. With her venomous heart and viciousness, after hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, she said fiercely, ¡°Five million Spirit Stones? Humph, I don¡¯t want them. If you lose, I want you to kneel on the ground and kowtow a hundred times to me, and then cut off both your arms as an apology!¡± Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Chapter 387: Preparations Before the Battle_1 Chapter 390: Chapter 387: Preparations Before the Battle_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen had already guessed that Han Lingling¡¯s request was not as simple as five million Spirit Stones. However, he didn¡¯t expect that Han Lingling¡¯s heart would be so cruel. She demanded that he not only kowtow a hundred times but also cut off both his arms as an apology. For a martial artist, losing both arms would be equivalent to losing everything, plunging their life into darkness. And what about Han Lingling? She deliberately spared his life but demanded his arms instead, wasn¡¯t that even more cruel and vicious? Thinking of this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Others might be afraid, but he was not. On the contrary, Han Lingling¡¯s conditions had completely enraged him, making him realize that there was no need to show mercy to a woman like her. He couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of spoiled upbringing could produce such a woman like Han Lingling, but it had nothing to do with him. If a woman like her wasn¡¯t taught a lesson, countless innocent people might suffer as a result of her arrogance and cruelty. He had experienced her endless nagging and aggression before. In an instant, Yang Chen looked coldly at Han Lingling and Shao Ming. Han Lingling shouted, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Yang Chen? Are you scared?¡± Yang Chen smirked, ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be afraid of. Just remember to prepare the Spirit Stones. In ten days, at Beishan Main City. By then, I¡¯ll be ready to face off against your chosen Shao Ming! I just hope Miss Han has prepared enough Spirit Stones, and doesn¡¯t try to back out later. By then, it won¡¯t just be your reputation that¡¯s lost.¡± Having said that, Yang Chen left without lingering. After Yang Chen left, the discussion grew more intense, as no one could remain indifferent to the matter. Han Lingling looked at Shao Ming and asked, ¡°Shao Ming, are you confident?¡± Shao Ming cracked his neck and said confidently, ¡°This kid¡¯s just a Ling Wu Realm Peak martial artist, dealing with him should be a piece of cake.¡± At first, he was intimidated by Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the thirteenth floor of the Trial Tower, and his morale was not so high, but as time went on and he learned more about Yang Chen, he realized that Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation was only at the Ling Wu Realm Peak. This made him happy and his confidence soared. Although there seemed to be only a small difference between the Ling Wu Realm Peak and the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, there was actually a huge gap. He could now utilize the power of the Yuan Martial Realm, while Yang Chen could only use the power of the Ling Wu Realm. The difference was like heaven and earth. And it was precisely this difference that he would make Yang Chen realize how desperate it would be to face him! Only Steward Xu stood aside, watching Han Lingling and Shao Ming¡¯s actions, and sighed softly, knowing that these two would eventually suffer losses. Although he also instinctively felt that there was a gap between Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak cultivation and Shao Ming¡¯s, hadn¡¯t Yang Chen experienced enough miracles on his own? Oh well, what did it have to do with him? He had no particular fondness for Han Lingling, and if not for her father¡¯s sake, why would he help? As for the current situation, it¡¯s already a done deal. He naturally wouldn¡¯t step forward to dissuade them, so he turned around, pretended not to know, and left it alone. ¡°This matter of Yang Chen facing Shao Ming is a big deal!¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve got to hurry up and tell the others.¡± In an instant, the news spread from one to ten and then to a hundred, and within less than a day, it had spread throughout Beishan Main City. Beishan Main City gathered various forces, big and small, such as the Canghai Sect, Yuanshan Sect, and the Six Sects, all of which had branches stationed in Beishan Main City. As a result, when the news spread, all these sects got wind of it. A rookie like Yang Chen actually wanted to have a life-and-death bet with Shao Ming, an old genius of the Beishan Main City? This was shocking news that spread like wildfire. Elder Hu and Elder Yun also learned about this matter, exchanged glances, and immediately tried to find Yang Chen to inquire about it. However, they didn¡¯t know where Steward Xu had arranged for Yang Chen to stay, so they could only wait in Beishan Main City for ten days until Yang Chen¡¯s match with Han Lingling and Shao Ming. They had no choice, as they had been watching outside the Trial Tower when Yang Chen entered it. However, when Yang Chen left with Steward Xu, he split them up. Meanwhile, Yang Chen returned to the area where Huang Taiji had lived before. This place was sparsely populated and undisturbed, which suited Yang Chen perfectly. This was why he didn¡¯t want Elder Hu and Elder Yun to be with him. If someone in Beishan Main City truly dared to harm him, there was no way Elder Hu and Elder Yun could protect him. So, there was no point in having the two of them follow him around. Instead, it would be better for him to find a quiet place on his own. His return to this place wasn¡¯t just for leisure; he was also contemplating his upcoming encounter with Shao Ming. Although he seemed to have agreed readily and appeared indifferent to the matter, the reality was different. Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and said, ¡°This Shao Ming is not an easy opponent to deal with. From what I¡¯ve heard from those geniuses of Beishan Main City, his cultivation already reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. He even passed the eleventh floor of the Trial Tower. I¡¯m afraid he can even hold his own against an ordinary Yuan Martial Realm opponent.¡± ¡°Then why did you agree to their challenge, Master?¡± Rainbow asked in confusion. With the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s way of thinking, they would naturally not care about face. If they could win, they fought, and if they couldn¡¯t, there was no need to fight. Hearing Rainbow¡¯s words, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh bitterly, ¡°Of course I had to agree. If I didn¡¯t, Han Lingling would never let it go. Besides, although Shao Ming is really strong, he¡¯s not completely unbeatable for me. It¡¯ll just be more troublesome to handle.¡± Where was the trouble? After all, this wasn¡¯t like breaking through the Trial Tower, where he could use his abilities without restraint. For example, his strongest trump card, Starfire, couldn¡¯t be used against Shao Ming. If he could use Starfire, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid of Shao Ming at all. Now, the problem was that he couldn¡¯t use Starfire. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t Han Lingling dare to bet a whopping five million Spirit Stones on the fact that he had no chance of winning? At his current Ling Wu Realm Peak, he was ultimately still a level below the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. ¡°It seems I¡¯ll have to take advantage of these ten days and refine some more Spirit Talismans. The Volcano Spirit Talisman is indispensable and can be used as a trump card.¡± Thinking of this, Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Next, I¡¯ll have to choose some techniques from the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique.¡± Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Chapter 388: Obstruction_1 Chapter 391: Chapter 388: Obstruction_1 Translator: 549690339 That was the power of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. Because as long as he had enough time to prepare, materials, and Spirit Stones, he was confident in killing a powerful True Martial Realm cultivator. This was not an exaggeration. The applications of Spirit Talismans were vast and versatile, making it difficult to estimate their potential! Unfortunately, a Spirit Talisman capable of killing a True Martial Realm cultivator was too difficult to create for him at the moment, and nearly impossible with his current financial resources. Of course, if he had five million Spirit Stones in hand, his hidden cards might be sufficient. It wouldn¡¯t necessarily be able to kill a True Martial Realm cultivator, but severely injuring one would not be a problem. However, thinking about such things now was still a bit premature, as he still hadn¡¯t mastered the art of creating basic Spirit Talismans. So what was the use in thinking so far ahead? And so, time passed. Ten days were like a fleeting moment. Soon enough, it was ten days later. In these ten days, Beishan Main City had been in turmoil. Whether others recognized it or not, Beishan Main City was indeed the best place for cultivating talents in the entire North Mountain County. Both Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect were weaker compared to Beishan Main City. This was not to say that winning the Genius Selection Competition would put talents on par with the geniuses of Beishan Main City. There was no way around it. The older generation had many geniuses. If this generation couldn¡¯t do it, there was always the previous one. If the previous generation couldn¡¯t do it, there would be the one before that. There were just too many geniuses in Beishan Main City, and every generation saw the emergence of a few demonic ones. They had abundant resources and financial support in cultivating talents. This classification by generations also led to various taboos, such as new talents not attempting to challenge the older ones, especially the outstanding talents of the previous generation. Otherwise, they would be severely punished by the previous generation¡¯s talents. There was no other reason than the fact that those talents had cultivated for several or even more than ten years longer than the young ones. How could they compete with that? Even if the new talents had greater aptitude, those of the previous generation were not weak either. Yang Chen, however, made a move that many considered insane. He accepted Shao Ming¡¯s challenge and decided to have a decisive battle with him in the main city of Beishan Main City, in front of countless people. At this moment, in the center of Beishan Main City, under a magnificent Exotic Beast statue, a sea of people gathered. Among the crowd were people from Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, and various other sects and forces of the Six Sects. All the major powers had branches in Beishan Main City, and upon hearing the news, they naturally came here to watch the excitement without a second¡¯s hesitation. Shao Ming had already arrived in the center of the crowd. He looked confident and seemed to consider his victory a foregone conclusion, leaving no suspense. Different opinions could be heard non-stop in the crowd, with each person expressing their thoughts on the competition. ¡°Who do you think will win?¡± ¡°Yang Chen is indeed a rare genius of his generation, but since he won the Genius Selection Competition, he seems to have become arrogant. Doesn¡¯t he know to show enough respect to the talents of the previous generation? I think he¡¯s too proud and doesn¡¯t take Shao Ming seriously. Shao Ming just wants to teach Yang Chen a lesson. In fact, Yang Chen is really foolish. He doesn¡¯t think that Shao Ming is a genius from the previous generation who has been cultivating for at least seven or eight years longer than him. What can he use to fight Shao Ming?¡± In the crowd, there were some who didn¡¯t know what had happened but ventured to express their opinions. Many people were like this, knowing nothing but blindly speculating as if they understood everything. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy to defeat Shao Ming. He has been famous for more than ten years, and his genius has been nothing short of miraculous. He has been praised and remembered by many!¡± ¡°Speaking of which, where is Yang Chen?¡± Yang Chen had not yet arrived. As they watched Shao Ming wait for half a day without any sign of Yang Chen, many people began to wonder if Yang Chen was too scared to come. The most anxious ones were the Yuanshan Sect members who stayed in Beishan Main City. There were hundreds of them in the city, managing business and cooperating. Most of their cultivation level was at the Elementary Martial Realm. When they learned that Yang Chen wanted to compete against Shao Ming, they panicked. They wanted to find him, but couldn¡¯t. They wanted to persuade him, but had no way to do so. All they could do was stand guard here, hoping that if Yang Chen encountered any difficulties while fighting Shao Ming, they would be able to help him. However, they had been waiting here for quite a while without seeing Yang Chen appear. It was at this moment that someone suddenly shouted, ¡°It¡¯s the Young Sect Master! The Young Sect Master is here!¡± Unbeknownst to them, Yang Chen had been flying over from a distance. The Yuanshan Sect warriors who stayed in Beishan Main City hurriedly went to greet him. Upon seeing Yang Chen, dozens of them bowed respectfully and said, ¡°Greetings, Young Sect Master!¡± The highest cultivation level among them was at the Elementary Martial Realm Peak, a level far below Yang Chen. Naturally, they dared not be disrespectful and immediately addressed him as Young Sect Master. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile at the sight of so many Yuanshan Sect warriors. He was initially surprised, but quickly understood their intentions and said, ¡°What are you all doing here? Don¡¯t you know I¡¯m here to compete with Shao Ming?¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, this¡­ This is absolutely unacceptable! You must think about it. How old are you and how old is Shao Ming? He is at least ten years older than you. That¡¯s ten more years of cultivation. With your talent, there¡¯s no need to fight Shao Ming at all.¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, please reconsider!¡± ¡°Young Sect Master¡­¡± They all tried to persuade him. There was no other way. They hadn¡¯t met Yang Chen before and had no feelings for him, but they still had to try to persuade him. If something happened to Yang Chen, and M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s investigation found that they had neglected him, they would be in trouble if he decided to vent his anger on them. Thus, they could only try their best to persuade him, fearing that Yang Chen might do something irrational. Seeing the Yuanshan Sect members attempting to dissuade him, Yang Chen felt both amused and helpless: ¡°All of you, step aside.¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, please think twice¡­¡± ¡°What? Do you want people to call our Yuanshan Sect a bunch of cowards if your Young Sect Master doesn¡¯t participate in the fight today?¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s remark, the Elder disciples of Yuanshan Sect had no choice but to step back. They sighed and prayed in their hearts that nothing would go wrong for Yang Chen. Yang Chen knew that they were worried about him, but since he dared to come, he wasn¡¯t afraid of Shao Ming at all. Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: Chapter 389: Recognizing the Gap?_1 Chapter 392: Chapter 389: Recognizing the Gap?_1 Translator: 549690339 At this moment, seeing Yang Chen appear, the whole scene reached its climax. There were quite a few people who came to watch the battle today. Yang Chen looked around and found that not only had the various sects with branches in Beishan Main City arrived, but some high-level elders from the Six Sects were also present. Even Bai Yunfei, the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect, was there. It had to be said that the showdown between Yang Chen and Shao Ming had attracted a lot of attention. Not to mention, what Yang Chen valued the most was that Beishan Main City had dispatched manpower because of his competition with Shao Ming. Steward Feng and Steward Xu, whom he was familiar with, were both among them. Yang Chen was not surprised. Their duel seemed like nothing more than an ordinary rivalry between two young people, but in reality, it involved the reputations of the Yuanshan Sect and Beishan Main City. These two geniuses undoubtedly represented a face-off between the two forces. Whoever lost would be weaker in the invisible competition. The main forces of Yuanshan Sect were not here, so there were not many people gathered, but Beishan Main City was different. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Yang Chen is here, it seems that he has made up his mind to fight just now.¡± ¡°Heh, his fellow disciples tried to persuade him for his own good, but this kid didn¡¯t listen. He insists on fighting Shao Ming. It seems that he is really impulsive and doesn¡¯t care about anything. In fact, he doesn¡¯t know that doing so will only hurt himself in the end.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a small matter if he loses now, but later, he¡¯ll lose face for the Yuanshan Sect. I¡¯m curious now. If he loses later and humiliates M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, will M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng dispose of him as the Young Sect Master?¡± ¡°Yang Chen is just too young. Does he think he can do whatever he wants as the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect? And that no one¡¯s in his sight?¡± Everyone was discussing fervently. Yang Chen finally landed on the ring, facing Shao Ming with a determined gaze, both could see the fighting spirit in each other¡¯s eyes. However, compared to Yang Chen¡¯s lesser hatred, Shao Ming¡¯s hatred for Yang Chen was overwhelming, as if Yang Chen had done something to him. At the sight of Yang Chen¡¯s appearance, Shao Ming said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, I thought you wouldn¡¯t dare to come out. But now it seems that you have some guts. However, the irony of having such courage is that I wonder if it¡¯s going to turn you into a useless person?¡± Yang Chen stretched lazily and slowly said, ¡°Did Han Lingling send you to have a chat with me? If that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t we sit down and have a nice talk?¡± Shao Ming couldn¡¯t help but hear the sarcasm in Yang Chen¡¯s words, which made him even more furious, and he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, I wonder how long you can laugh. Later, I hope you don¡¯t cry.¡± ¡°Heh, Brother Shao Ming, you don¡¯t need to worry about that. I¡¯m just curious if Miss Han has prepared the Spirit Stones.¡± As Yang Chen spoke, his gaze swept the crowd above the people, because Han Lingling was among them. Today¡¯s Han Lingling seemed quite well-behaved. Upon closer inspection, Yang Chen found a middle-aged man with an imposing aura standing beside her. The man had a slightly plump figure, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and at a glance, he gave people a sense of fear. Yang Chen was no exception, and the reason for this fear was the huge difference in their cultivation level. After some thought, Yang Chen speculated, ¡°This middle-aged man should be Han Lingling¡¯s father, right? Otherwise, with Han Lingling¡¯s temper, how could she be so well-behaved? This person gives me a stronger sense of oppression than Steward Xu and Steward Feng, and is not much different from the Sect Leader. He is probably one of the Three Great Executors of Beishan Main City.¡± After making a conclusion in his heart, Yang Chen subtly withdrew his gaze and continued to stare at Shao Ming. At this point, Shao Ming¡¯s coldness was dense, and he couldn¡¯t bear Yang Chen¡¯s provocative words any longer. He shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, just accept your fate!¡± ¡°He made his move.¡± ¡°Shao Ming has made his move.¡± ¡°Half-step Yuan Martial Realm¡¯s strength!¡± Indeed, as soon as Shao Ming made a move, he didn¡¯t show any restraint. He started with a strong Half-step Yuan Martial Realm strength. The astonishing amount of True Qi directly overwhelmed Yang Chen, and Shao Ming was clever to use the advantage of his realm to give Yang Chen a ruthless blow! It has to be said that Shao Ming¡¯s starting point was quite correct. Where is the difference between the Yuan Martial Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm? It lies in the difference in True Qi. The transformation from the Spirit Martial Realm to the True Martial Realm brings many benefits, such as the river of True Qi transforming into a sea of True Qi, and a sudden increase in the amount of True Qi. If we use numbers to describe it, the improvement of a small realm in the Spirit Martial Realm, such as from the first level to the second level, or from the second level to the third level, only adds three or four. In comparison, the transition from the Spirit Martial Realm to the Yuan Martial Realm adds a hundred! It¡¯s a huge difference. The advantage of the Yuan Martial Realm is that it has a lot of True Qi. With more True Qi, one can use their moves unrestrainedly, and the power of the moves naturally increases, making them difficult to control. Why is the impact of cultivation methods not so significant during the Spirit Martial Realm? That¡¯s because there is too little True Qi in the Spirit Martial Realm, and it is impossible to fully unleash the power of a cultivation method. This makes it difficult for practitioners in the Spirit Martial Realm to challenge higher realms since the difference in cultivation methods isn¡¯t significant. Things are different in the Yuan Martial Realm. Almost any cultivation method can be practiced in the Yuan Martial Realm, and the Yuan Martial Realm can also fully unleash the power of cultivation methods. Practitioners in the Yuan Martial Realm who practice the most inferior cultivation methods will be the weakest in their realm. Regardless, the Yuan Martial Realm is much stronger compared to the Spirit Martial Realm. Even though Shao Ming was only Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, the amount of True Qi in his body was far beyond what Yang Chen could compare to. The power of his moves was so shocking that the spectators around them felt their scalps tingle. Ordinary Spirit Martial Realm practitioners would naturally find it difficult to resist. However, Shao Ming encountered Yang Chen. Seeing Shao Ming¡¯s first move, the ferocious palm wind and the True Qi that seemed to materialize, Yang Chen did not hesitate. He immediately took out his Demonic Fire and paired it with the electric light from his Thunderbolt Style. Quickly, he reached a stalemate with Shao Ming! Upon seeing that his first move was easily dissolved by Yang Chen without gaining any advantage, Shao Ming was furious and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re so arrogant, it seems that you really have some basis for your arrogance. If it were an ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm opponent, they might not be a match for you, but unfortunately, you¡¯re up against no ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm! Up next, I¡¯ll show you the gap between you and me!¡± Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: Chapter 390: Reversing the Situation!_1 Chapter 393: Chapter 390: Reversing the Situation!_1 Translator: 549690339 Shao Ming was no ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm; he was able to pass the eleventh layer of the Trial Tower, which meant that an ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm would have trouble even getting near him. It was precisely because of this gap that Shao Ming grew more confident, feeling that fighting Yang Chen would be an unbeatable position. After all, the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm was much stronger than Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak. Thinking of this, he burst into laughter and immediately took out his own sword. This was a black ink sword that, when it appeared, revealed its sharp edge, letting anyone who looked at it know that this black ink sword was extraordinary. ¡°It¡¯s a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon!¡± ¡°This Shao Ming turns out to be a core genius cultivated by Beishan Main City. As soon as he makes a move, it¡¯s a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon; it¡¯s extraordinary at first glance!¡± ¡°A Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon, this is really a treasure. It seems that Shao Ming has deeply won the favor of Beishan Main City. I just don¡¯t know what kind of treasure Yang Chen, as the Junior Sect Master of Yuan Mountain Sect, can bring out.¡± ¡°I remember his long spear is not bad, but I don¡¯t know what level it really is!¡± When the Yuan Mountain Sect branch members saw Shao Ming take out the ink sword, their formation was disrupted. ¡°What should we do now?¡± ¡°Shao Ming is so despicable. While his martial arts cultivation is clearly stronger than our Young Sect Master, he also brought out a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon. Such a Spiritual Weapon is almost unstoppable for those in the Spirit Martial Realm. If our Young Sect Master doesn¡¯t have a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon for protection, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll suffer a big loss.¡± At the time of this discussion, suddenly, as Shao Ming sneered, the true qi on the sword wrapped around it, and a fierce tiger¡¯s Dharma Manifestation suddenly rose up. The next moment, the Dharma Manifestation Demonic Tiger¡¯s figure suddenly enlarged, turning from its original tiny size to a whopping thirty-five meters. It was at the appearance of this Demonic Tiger that it pounced, roaring as it rushed towards Yang Chen. ¡°Demonic Tiger Dharma Manifestation?¡± ¡°This is the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique!¡± There were some knowledgeable people who, when they saw Shao Ming summon this Demonic Tiger Dharma Manifestation, immediately exclaimed in amazement and named the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique. The members of the Yuan Mountain Sect¡¯s branches could not help but comment: ¡°Isn¡¯t the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique one of the core secret arts of Beishan Main City? How can Shao Ming use it?¡± ¡°Shao Ming, as a core genius cultivated by Beishan Main City, naturally practices the core cultivation techniques of Beishan Main City. It¡¯s only normal for him to use the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique. However, I¡¯m afraid our Young Master is in trouble. The Roaring Tiger Sword Technique is extremely powerful. Most importantly, everyone thinks that this Demonic Tiger is a Dharma Manifestation, but in fact, it¡¯s not. It¡¯s formed from Gang Qi!¡± ¡°Sword Gang Qi?¡± ¡°This White Tiger is actually formed from Sword Gang Qi?!¡± ¡°This is precisely the power of the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique. For ordinary sword cultivators, it¡¯s already quite good to refine Sword Gang Qi. Even so, Sword Gang Qi is fierce and powerful, enough to show off among peers and make it difficult to be defeated. However, the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique allows the cultivator to solidify the Sword Gang Qi into a Demonic Tiger after refining it. This Demonic Tiger, formed from Gang Qi, is supreme in power and stronger than ordinary Sword Gang Qi. This¡­ ¡± In an instant, everyone began to worry about Yang Chen¡¯s situation. When Yang Chen saw the Demonic Tiger pouncing on him, he frowned, ¡°So that¡¯s why it¡¯s so powerful. It turns out that this Demonic Tiger is not a Dharma Manifestation, but a Gang Qi-formed Demonic Tiger. This is going to be tricky; it can even disperse my Demonic Fire and head straight for me!¡± Due to his cultivation level and the extreme sharpness of the Gang Qi, Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire could not hold up against the appearance of the Demonic Tiger formed from Gang Qi and was directly scattered by it. Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and he still remained calm even when his Demonic Fire was broken. This Gang Qi was indeed astonishing, and its power was even more so when it was condensed into a Demonic Tiger. However, many people forgot. Yang Chen¡¯s innate true qi was not to be trifled with either. With this thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and slapped out with one palm. In an instant, a shocking pressure suddenly emerged from Yang Chen¡¯s palm. A huge shadow of a virtual palm swept over, growing larger and larger. Wasn¡¯t it the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm that Yang Chen practiced? Combined with innate true qi, the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, in some aspects, was even stronger than the Demonic Fire. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t afraid of a head-on clash. In an instant, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm bombarded out, heading straight for the tearing Demonic Tiger! Boom. The two tremendous forces collided, and for a moment, it was difficult to tell who was winning. After about ten breaths, the two powerful forces finally interlocked and soared into the sky. Upon closer inspection, it was Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and Shao Ming¡¯s Demonic Tiger Gang Qi that both vanished, neither gaining the upper hand. Many people around were somewhat shocked. ¡°The Roaring Tiger Sword Technique was actually broken.¡± ¡°Unbelievable. How strong is Yang Chen? The Roaring Tiger Sword Technique could even pose a threat to the Yuan Martial Realm and yet, Yang Chen, with his Ling Wu Realm Peak strength, not only countered Shao Ming but also broke his Roaring Tiger Sword Technique.¡± At this point, no one dared to say that Yang Chen was not competent. Watching from above, Han Lingling also clenched her fists and cursed Shao Ming for being useless. He still hadn¡¯t defeated Yang Chen by now. What use was he? Shao Ming was now even more infuriated. Yet, would Yang Chen care about his thoughts? At the moment of breaking the Demonic Tiger, Yang Chen¡¯s true qi was released around him, and in an instant, the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear appeared. When the new Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear appeared in front of everyone, it was not showing the past colors, but appeared as a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon. ¡°It¡¯s actually a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon!¡± ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s long spear is actually a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon, it¡¯s unbelievable that I only discovered it now.¡± ¡°This is interesting now. Shao Ming took out a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon, and now Yang Chen has also taken one out. It can be said that they are evenly matched.¡± Before, there were not many people who could recognize that Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was a Middle-Level Spiritual Weapon. Seeing that Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon now, they were somewhat surprised. However, they didn¡¯t take it to heart, after all, how could they possibly know the secrets behind the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear? Moreover, Yang Chen deliberately asked the Fishpeople Tribe to cast prohibitions on his spearhead, so even if the only person who might be able to detect that something was wrong with the spear, Steward Xu, appeared, it would still be difficult for him to notice the changes in the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. As for Yang Chen, at the very first moment he took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he launched an offensive and rushed towards Shao Ming! Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Chapter 391: All Cards on the Table!_1 Chapter 394: Chapter 391: All Cards on the Table!_1 Translator: 549690339 This attack completely unleashed Yang Chen¡¯s momentum. Electric light flickered, and thunder and lightning flashed on Yang Chen¡¯s long spear, showing traces of the Thunderbolt Style. The next moment, a sweeping electric dragon burst forth from Yang Chen¡¯s long spear. This electric dragon roared and swam, rushing straight towards Shao Ming! Its power was no less than that of the Gang Qi White Tiger. An attack must be countered! You have your Tiger, and I have my Dragon. Yang Chen did not hesitate. Seeing that not only was Yang Chen not defeated but even able to counterattack, Shao Ming¡¯s expression changed instantly. Embarrassed and furious, he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, since you want to die, I¡¯ll grant you your wish!¡± His voice boomed like thunder, echoing in all directions, fully displaying Shao Ming¡¯s anger. The next moment, Shao Ming lashed out with an angry sword strike. With this strike, the fierce tiger¡¯s roar resounded through the sky. In an instant, the surrounding Gang Qi gathered into a white-haired fierce tiger. One after another, there were dozens of these fierce tigers. The appearance of so many fierce tigers took Yang Chen by surprise, and he retreated quickly. From this, it could be seen that Shao Ming had truly revealed his true ability. As you know, it was challenging enough dealing with just one Gang Qi Fierce Tiger just now. How could he handle dozens of them emerging at once now? At least when looking at Shao Ming, it was apparent that he was sweating profusely, apparently somewhat qi-deficient and exhausted. The dozens of fierce tigers condensed from Gang Qi had clearly consumed a lot of his true qi. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°This is Roaring Tigers in the Mountains!¡± ¡°It is said that the strength of the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique lies in its ability to condense Gang Qi into a solid form. At the same time, there is a profound move in the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique called Roaring Tigers in the Mountains. Whoever has cultivated this move can instantly condense Gang Qi into fierce tigers. The more proficient the practitioner, the more they can condense.¡± ¡°Shao Ming is so young and has already mastered Roaring Tigers in the Mountains. How is Yang Chen going to fight? There¡¯s simply no way to break through this move.¡± ¡°It¡¯s over; it¡¯s really over now.¡± ¡°If just one fierce tiger had already made Yang Chen frantic just now, then these dozens of fierce tigers have a power that is dozens of times greater than before. How will Yang Chen fight?¡± This was a result that even the Origin Martial Realm experts present would find challenging to deal with. Many people wondered how Yang Chen would handle it! Shao Ming had laid all his cards on the table, sneering and shouting: ¡°Yang Chen, this is my strongest trump card. I didn¡¯t intend to use it today, and you haven¡¯t pushed me to the point where I have to use it. But I don¡¯t want to play this game anymore; I¡¯m going to kill you now!¡± Summoning dozens of fierce tigers in one go showed that he indeed wanted to end this battle now. He was confident that Yang Chen would be crushed by him. Shao Ming licked his lips, ¡°Yang Chen, you can consider yourself honored to be defeated by my Roaring Tigers in the Mountains!¡± As soon as his words fell, the dozens of Gang Qi Fierce Tigers charged towards Yang Chen, roaring as they came. Seeing this made Yang Chen¡¯s scalp tingle. When he had no choice but to halt his retreat, he realized that there was no more room to fall back. ¡°Shao Ming is indeed a tough opponent. It¡¯s a good thing I came prepared today¡­ otherwise, I would have been truly helpless against this move.¡± Yang Chen sighed. If one looked closely, they would notice that there were more than a dozen talisman scrolls wrapped around his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. These spirit talismans were meticulously crafted by Yang Chen, and they belonged to the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique, one of the branches of the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, specially used to complement weapons. The more than a dozen talisman scrolls he had attached should have been enough for several battles, but as he saw the fierce tigers, his plan had obviously been foiled. It seemed that his well-prepared talismans would be used up all at once today. Yang Chen hesitated no more; when his long spear came out, the spirit talismans on the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear blossomed with dazzling light. ¡°Is Yang Chen using the Rune Spear Technique?¡± ¡°Rune Spear Technique? Isn¡¯t that a secret art exclusive to the ¡®Wen Family¡¯? How could Yang Chen know it?¡± Everyone could see that Yang Chen was using the Rune Spear Technique, so they didn¡¯t pay much attention. If they knew that Yang Chen¡¯s move was the countless times more potent Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique than the Rune Spear Technique, they would probably not be so calm. After all, both the Rune Spear Technique and the Rune Sword Technique were just branches of the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique. And the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique was a branch of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. This showed how freakish Huang Taiji had been at that time. At the same time, when the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was thrust out, electric dragons appeared out of thin air on the spear in an instant. ¡°Roar!¡± Crackling sounds filled the air. The moment these electric dragons appeared, there were dozens of them. As they appeared, they directly charged and snapped at the approaching Gang Qi Fierce Tigers. These electric dragons were, of course, the results of Yang Chen¡¯s talisman crafting. Before the competition, Yang Chen had incorporated the power of his Heavenly Thunder Origin into the spirit talismans. For ten consecutive days, he had been resting and crafting these talismans, exhausting and recovering his true qi several times. In this way, he had created so many talismans and attached them to the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear for battle use. Using the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique to make up for the insufficient power of the Thunderbolt Style was a helpless move. However, at this time, the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique undoubtedly played a role. The electric dragons emerging one after another were able to resist the Gang Qi Fierce Tigers outside, and the effectiveness of the talismans was evident. However, there was still a gap in their Martial Arts Cultivation. As Yang Chen¡¯s dozens of electric dragons fought with the dozens of Gang Qi White Tigers, they initially held their own, but in the blink of an eye, they fell into a disadvantage. Immediately afterward, the White Tigers summoned by Shao Ming shattered the electric dragons and then charged over with a fierce momentum. Seeing all this, the audience could not help but sigh, ¡°Yang Chen is going to lose.¡± ¡°Indeed, Yang Chen is falling short compared to Shao Ming after all.¡± ¡°Shao Ming¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation is stronger than Yang Chen¡¯s, and those Gang Qi Fierce Tigers are indeed formidable.¡± These comments from the audience were not entirely wrong. Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was ultimately somewhat lacking, which was why Shao Ming¡¯s Gang Qi Fierce Tigers could completely suppress Yang Chen¡¯s Electric Dragon by a considerable margin. This caused Shao Ming to laugh wildly for a moment, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯ve run out of tricks, haven¡¯t you? Hahaha, you¡¯re still too green to compete with me!¡± He manipulated the Gang Qi Fierce Tigers as if commanding a great army, invading Yang Chen¡¯s already somewhat shaky defense. Yang Chen knew that if the battle continued this way, he would lose more than he would win. At this point, he no longer hesitated and instantly drew out a fiery-red spirit talisman from his waist, the ¡®Volcano Spirit Talisman¡¯ that he had painstakingly refined again. Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: Chapter 392: Want My Spirit Stones?_1 Chapter 395: Chapter 392: Want My Spirit Stones?_1 Translator: 549690339 Immediately afterwards, Yang Chen quickly waved his hands, and the spirit talisman turned into flames, disappearing into the air. It was at this moment that, with a rumbling sound, the power of the spirit talisman suddenly gathered in the air. From the initial tiny spark to the moment when everyone couldn¡¯t ignore it¡­ Following that, the Spiritual Talisman power in mid-air suddenly transformed into a volcano that was clearly visible to the naked eye. The volcano appeared out of thin air with a bang. It was at this moment when Yang Chen, with a single thought, caused it to come crashing down. As the astonishing demonic fire surrounded the falling volcano, the power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was also thoroughly displayed. The entire scene was suffocating. Because, seeing the falling volcano, everyone dare not imagine the power it possessed. Not until an instant later. The sound spread, followed by the volcanic explosion, and the surrounding demonic fire spread out like waves. The demonic tigers that were hit by the volcano were instantly devoured and shattered, turning into scattered Gang Qi like fine smoke. At a glance, the entire battlefield seemed to have turned into a sea of ??demonic fire. However¡­ What made Yang Chen sigh in frustration was that these Gang Qi fierce tigers were not completely wiped out by the Volcano Spirit Talisman. More than thirty were eliminated, but there were still seven or eight of them left. These seven or eight tigers seemed to be a small fraction compared to the earlier number, but in fact, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi and other means had nearly been exhausted. Shao Ming was also quite shocked by the astonishing power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman, his face turning pale. He thought he might lose. The power of Yang Chen¡¯s Volcano Spirit Talisman was simply too strong. But after a while, he saw that the Volcano Spirit Talisman¡¯s explosion had ended and his Gang Qi fierce tigers had not been completely crushed. Only then did he show a look of ecstasy, laughing loudly, ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you have run out of tricks, haven¡¯t you? In the end, I¡¯ll be the one who wins.¡± Yang Chen sighed slightly, helpless because the range of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was ultimately limited. It was unable to eliminate all the Gang Qi fierce tigers, which was a matter of regret. However, if Shao Ming thought he had won, he was obviously na?ve. ¡°Although there are only eight Gang Qi fierce tigers left, it will still be very troublesome for me to deal with them using my current methods. Even if I manage to eliminate them completely, my True Qi will likely be completely exhausted. It¡¯s not worth the effort. Instead, it¡¯s better to use the new technique I¡¯ve learned to practice.¡± With this thought, Yang Chen did not hesitate and immediately soared into the sky, moving as fast as lightning on a clear day, incredibly astonishing. Shao Ming, on the other hand, quickly controlled his fierce tigers and headed straight for Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, where are you trying to escape? Just accept your doom!¡± Shao Ming¡¯s face was ferocious, his eyes red, seemingly filled with blood. He was desperate, furiously wanting to defeat Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even look at the Gang Qi fierce tigers. Instead, as he soared into the sky, he suddenly opened his mouth. In an instant, a thundering roar that seemed to be born out of thin air swept across all directions. The moment this roaring sound spread, those who listened felt their souls trembling. It was still okay for those watching from afar, as they only suffered some minor injuries, nothing too serious. But Shao Ming, who was at the center of this Mountain God Roar, wasn¡¯t so lucky. Indeed, this was the ¡°Mountain God Roar¡± that Yang Chen had newly learned. Although the language abilities of the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were not very good, with Yang Chen¡¯s comprehension, he was able to master the ¡°Mountain God Roar¡± with their ¡°guidance¡±. With the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan in his body, although he couldn¡¯t learn all the unique skills of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan, learning a technique like the Mountain God Roar that doesn¡¯t have high requirements wasn¡¯t a problem. Now that he had learned it, he naturally didn¡¯t mind trying it out in practice.The power of the Mountain God Roar was not to be underestimated. As a technique specialized in attacking the soul, it was extremely effective in combat. At this moment, when looking at Shao Ming, one could see that he was standing stiffly in place, with empty eyes, and seemingly lost his consciousness. It seemed as if he had become a vegetable, clearly showing signs of his soul being injured. At the same time, the Gang Qi Fierce Tiger, whose master¡¯s soul was wounded and had no one to control it, turned into streams of Gang Qi and disappeared into the air. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate or show any mercy. With a single spear thrust, the electric light enveloped Shao Ming¡¯s entire body. In an instant, after the crackling sound, Shao Ming screamed and woke up from the power of the Mountain God Roar. However, his body was covered in injuries, and even moving was difficult for him. ¡°I¡­ No!¡± Shao Ming couldn¡¯t believe it and couldn¡¯t accept it. He¡­ Seemed to have lost. ¡°Yang Chen has won.¡± ¡°What, how is this possible!¡± ¡°Yang Chen defeated Shao Ming, who was at least a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, with his Ling Wu Realm Peak Martial Arts Cultivation.¡± ¡°Shao Ming is an old generation martial arts genius, how could he lose to Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Heavens, a Ling Wu Realm Peak defeating a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, is this Yang Chen going to usher in a new era?¡± ¡°Demon, he¡¯s simply too demonic.¡± Before the match, many people who had praised Shao Ming couldn¡¯t accept the sight of Shao Ming being defeated. The truth was indeed like this; everyone thought that it wasn¡¯t very likely for Yang Chen to defeat Shao Ming. Whether it was experience or strength, Yang Chen was weaker in every aspect. But now the fact was, Yang Chen won and won very decisively. The most unable to calm down was Han Lingling, who was watching the match from the sky. Seeing Shao Ming lying on the ground, she roared: ¡°Shao Ming, stand up! You worthless trash, didn¡¯t you promise to defeat Yang Chen? Stand up!¡± Shao Ming smiled bitterly, looking at Han Lingling¡¯s commanding expression, even if he could stand up, he didn¡¯t want to make the effort. He finally saw it. In Han Lingling¡¯s eyes, he was just a tool for her to take revenge on Yang Chen. Besides being useful when dealing with Yang Chen, he had no other purpose. What a bitterly ironic situation. ¡°Trash, useless trash!¡± Han Lingling cursed. Yang Chen looked at Han Lingling and narrowed his eyes: ¡°Alright, Han Lingling, enough with the nonsense. Since you made a bet, accept your loss. Hand over the five million Spirit Stones. Or are you expecting Shao Ming to get them for you?¡± When they heard the number of five million Spirit Stones, the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but gasp in amazement. ¡°It appears this Yang Chen and Han Lingling had a wager. Five million Spirit Stones, that¡¯s not a small sum.¡± ¡°Five million¡­¡± Han Lingling listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words, and when recalling the sum of five million Spirit Stones, she stepped back and said viciously: ¡°Yang Chen, if you want my Spirit Stones, dream on!¡± An announcement: 229667069 is the group number. Everyone is welcome to join the group to discuss and have fun. To avoid spammers, we had to charge a joining fee for the group. It costs 0.1 yuan to join~ We will hold activities in the group from time to time. Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Chapter 393: Han Tianying_1 Chapter 396: Chapter 393: Han Tianying_1 Translator: 549690339 Han Lingling felt like her lungs were about to explode. She hated Shao Ming for losing, she hated Shao Ming for not being able to defeat Yang Chen, and she also hated Yang Chen. She felt that everyone who did not comply with her wishes in this world was wrong. To give her Spirit Stones to Yang Chen was to admit defeat and acknowledge that she, Han Lingling, had lost. This was absolutely impossible! Yang Chen, on the other hand, seemed completely indifferent as he looked at Han Lingling. He didn¡¯t seem surprised by her words and deliberately raised his voice: ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Han Lingling? When you wanted to bet with me, you were going to take both my arms. I, Yang Chen, dared to bet my arms and my dignity with you. Now that it¡¯s just a mere five million Spirit Stones, you want to renege? Haha, is this the extent of the abilities of you people from Beishan Main City?¡± As his voice fell, he deliberately let the surrounding people hear it. The sound spread, and the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but start discussing it. Everyone loves to watch a commotion. As the saying goes, people enjoy watching a big scene without trouble, and that¡¯s exactly the case here. They didn¡¯t think it was a big deal. ¡°It seems that Yang Chen and this Han Lingling did have a bet.¡± ¡°That¡¯s pretty normal, right? If there was no stake, why would they bother fighting so hard? Shao Ming was obviously standing up for Han Lingling.¡± ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen won now, but it seems like Han Lingling is breaking her promise and doesn¡¯t plan to give it away.¡± ¡°I heard that Han Lingling is the daughter of one of the Three Great Protectors of Beishan Main City, but she seems to have such a small amount of tolerance. Losing is losing; can¡¯t she bear to give it away 5 million Spirit Stones?¡± The crowd continued to discuss, and some people, who had been often bullied by Han Lingling, joined the gossip as they discovered that the true target of Yang Chen¡¯s bet was actually Han Lingling. They all started spreading rumors. Many of them had suffered from Han Lingling¡¯s persecution. Han Lingling was arrogant and overbearing in her daily life, bullying others too much. The various sects and branches in Beishan Main City, as well as other forces, had some people who had definitely experienced Han Lingling¡¯s oppression. But what could they do? Han Lingling had power and influence, and they couldn¡¯t compete with her. They had to swallow their anger when they were bullied and take their humiliation silently. They couldn¡¯t afford to provoke Han Lingling, but now they had the chance to talk behind her back, and no one would miss the opportunity. Some things accumulated over time. When one person spoke up, others followed suit. In an instant, half of the thousands of onlookers were accusing Han Lingling, with some even joining the accusation without knowing the whole situation, just for the thrill of it. Han Lingling was like a rat on the street, with everyone shouting and beating at her. This made Han Lingling so angry that smoke seemed to come out of her nostrils. Where had she ever suffered such grievances since she was a child? Whether it was one person accusing her or a group of people, no one had dared to scold her in person since she was little, except her father. If it had been any other time, she could have easily made whoever dared to curse her like this disappear without a place to be buried. But now, with so many people cursing her, she suddenly felt her scalp go numb. How was she supposed to kill all these people? Just when she was about to get furious, the middle-aged man sitting next to her, who had been silent all along, slowly got up from his chair. The moment he stood up, his aura suddenly burst out. However, he didn¡¯t exert any oppressive force on the onlookers, but spoke calmly: ¡°Everyone, please calm down. I am Han Tianying, one of the Three Great Protectors of Beishan Main City!¡± These words, calm and peaceful, did not give people any explosive pressure. However, the weight of these words was considerable. No one might recognize Han Tianying. But the meaning of the Three Great Protectors was well known to all. The reason Beishan Main City could hold its position as the leader of North Mountain County for a long time was precisely because of the Three Great Protectors. Now that Han Tianying spoke as one of the Three Great Protectors, no one dared to disrespect him. In just a few breaths¡¯ time, the whole scene became extremely quiet, and it seemed that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard clearly. Han Tianying¡¯s expression was calm, and when he appeared, he showed enough aura. At this moment, he calmly glanced at Yang Chen and then raised his head, slowly saying: ¡°Lingling, give the Spirit Stones to our young friend Yang Chen!¡± Han Lingling¡¯s face changed abruptly when she heard this: ¡°Father, how can you side with an outsider? I can never give him the Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°What? You won¡¯t even listen to me?¡± Han Tianying said coldly, his voice authoritative, leaving no room for resistance. Han Lingling trembled involuntarily at the sound and then gritted her teeth, her heart full of grievances and resentment, understanding that everything she had today was given to her by her father. Without her father¡¯s support, she would have nothing. She thought for a long time before finally taking out the Storage Bag containing the Spirit Stones. Then, she held the Storage Bag and threw it directly at Yang Chen, showing her obvious dissatisfaction with this matter. Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to care whether Han Lingling was satisfied or not, as long as he got the Spirit Stones. He received the Storage Bag and checked the amount inside, finding it to be exactly five million, which left him quite satisfied. At the same time, he also took a look at Han Tianying, noting that this man was quite different from Han Lingling and was quite an unusual character. From Han Lingling¡¯s point of view, it wouldn¡¯t matter much if she didn¡¯t give him the Spirit Stones, but she had no idea that her status represented Beishan Main City, and the repercussions to other people wouldn¡¯t be significant. Her reluctance to give up and lose today meant that Beishan Main City¡¯s reputation would be gone tomorrow. Han Tianying made a wise choice. But to Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, Han Tianying didn¡¯t seem to intend to let the matter rest. This reconciliation wasn¡¯t about him, but about Han Lingling. At this moment, Han Tianying stood with his hands behind his back and said solemnly, ¡°And apologize to our young friend Yang Chen!¡± Upon hearing this, Han Lingling¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, almost not believing that what she had heard was true. Her father had spoiled her since she was a child, and now he was asking her to apologize to someone, to bow to someone, especially¡­her enemy! Han Lingling gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Father, you must be joking with me, right?¡± ¡°Apologize,¡± Han Tianying said resolutely, without any hesitation. Han Lingling immediately shouted, ¡°Absolutely not! I will never apologize to him! What is my status as Han Lingling? How can I apologize to him? There¡¯s no way!¡± Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Chapter 394: Returning to Yuanshan Sect_1 Chapter 397: Chapter 394: Returning to Yuanshan Sect_1 Translator: 549690339 Han Lingling¡¯s response was very firm. Indeed, in her heart, she could not imagine apologizing to Yang Chen. However, just as this thought crossed her mind, a loud slap suddenly rang out. Han Lingling could not believe it as she covered her face; she saw it very clearly and felt it very clearly. Her father had actually slapped her heavily. Her father had never hit her from childhood until now. Moreover, he had never hit her in front of so many people. Han Lingling felt extremely humiliated, and tears were about to fall from her eyes. She choked out, ¡°You¡­you hit me?¡± ¡°Pa!¡± Han Tianying looked normal, but his eyes were filled with anger. He slapped Han Lingling¡¯s face without holding back. Han Tianying¡¯s heart was filled with rage. How could he have raised Han Lingling to be like this? If Han Lingling had shown the slightest bit of reasonableness, perhaps he would not have slapped her twice today. But what did Han Lingling do? After being slapped once by him, she stopped calling him ¡®Father¡¯ and just called him ¡®you¡¯ directly. With such a lack of upbringing, she dared to call her own father ¡®you.¡¯ How could a father not be angry when his daughter addressed him like this? Han Tianying pointed at Han Lingling with an expressionless face and said, ¡°Apologize!¡± Han Lingling¡¯s eyes were moist, and feeling the astonishing aura emanating from her father, she finally looked at Yang Chen and said through clenched teeth, ¡°Sorry, Yang Chen!¡± Seeing that Han Lingling had no intention of apologizing, Han Tianying sighed. These days, he had heard from his subordinates about the trouble Han Lingling had caused. He had come today to teach his daughter a lesson. He never expected that after years of closed-door cultivation, his daughter had grown up to be like this! With such sinister intentions, Han Tianying couldn¡¯t help but be disturbed. Han Tianying looked at Yang Chen and bowed his hands, ¡°Yang Chen, as a father, I apologize on behalf of Lingling. It was Lingling who provoked you first. I, as a father, am also at fault. I hope you will not take it to heart, and do not let this affect the relationship between Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little amused. He could see that Han Tianying was an upright person, but unfortunately, he had a spoiled daughter. Since the saying goes, ¡°You don¡¯t hit a smiling face,¡± Yang Chen bowed his hands, ¡°Elder Han is joking. How could an elder like you apologize to someone like me, who is a junior? I wouldn¡¯t dare accept it.¡± At the same time, Yang Chen felt sorry for Han Lingling. Why sorry? Because Han Lingling made her father lose face just because her apology didn¡¯t come across as sincere enough. Isn¡¯t her father¡¯s face worth more than hers? Yang Chen could understand why Han Tianying took this approach. If Han Tianying had been more domineering, today¡¯s matter could have been settled easily. But in a matter of time, the reputation of Beishan Main City would be ruined. And as one of the Three Great Protectors, how could Han Tianying let the reputation of Beishan Main City be tarnished so easily? Han Tianying slowly said, ¡°In any case, my daughter was wrong this time. As a father, it¡¯s only right for me to apologize. Fortunately, my friend Yang Chen has exceptional talent, and winning against Shao Ming today did not cause huge problems for my daughter. Everyone, let¡¯s disperse.¡± Seeing Han Tianying¡¯s generous words, everyone nodded inwardly in agreement. In a short while, the crowd dispersed, and Han Tianying left with the aggrieved Han Lingling. Han Tianying had already decided that this time, he would teach his daughter a good lesson when they returned. As for Yang Chen, he stood there, surrounded by the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s branch in no time. ¡°Young Sect Master!¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, what are you going to do next?¡± Yang Chen listened to the questions and thought about it. He said, ¡°I should return to the sect.¡± As he said, he had been out long enough this time. Since he had stormed the Trial Tower twice, he had no reason to stay any longer. It was time to return to the sect and meet with Elder Hu, Elder Yun, and some of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s elder disciples who were not at ease with him, and return to the Yuanshan Sect together. Yang Chen¡¯s status was indeed extraordinary. This return naturally attracted the attention of many people. The outer and inner sects of the Yuanshan Sect were all decorated with lanterns and banners, welcoming Yang Chen¡¯s return. This momentum was even more prestigious than when M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had returned from outside the sect. This was normal because no one would flatter M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng. After all, how old was M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng? Would he still care for such things? Moreover, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was always elusive and hard to find upon his return. Unlike Yang Chen, who was noticed by the patrolling disciples outside the Mountain Gate before he even reached the Yuanshan Sect. Naturally, there were no shortage of people who liked to curry favor and seize the opportunity to welcome Yang Chen. ¡°Congratulations, Young Sect Master, on your return.¡± ¡°Young Sect Master is back.¡± The welcoming voices entered Yang Chen¡¯s ears, making him somewhat unable to laugh or cry, as he felt the ¡®enthusiasm¡¯ of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s disciples. Now, he couldn¡¯t even go straight back to the peak to see Gu Mingyue. As his thoughts swirled, suddenly, an astonishing Qi appeared. Yang Chen looked up and saw the person who appeared was none other than the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng! It wasn¡¯t just Yang Chen who had noticed M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s appearance. When they saw M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, everyone respectfully said, ¡°Greetings, Sect Leader!¡± ¡°Sect Leader!¡± Yang Chen also respectfully said, ¡°Sect Leader!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng smiled and said, ¡°Hehe, Yang Chen, how was your time in Beishan Main City? How was storming the Trial Tower? I hope the people of Beishan Main City didn¡¯t give you a hard time.¡± ¡°How could they? Sect Leader, you don¡¯t know, Young Sect Master defeated all the old-generation geniuses in Beishan Main City. It was really refreshing. Hahaha! Even if Beishan Main City wanted to give Young Sect Master a hard time, do they have the ability to?¡± Elder Hu could not help but exclaim, not hiding his praise. M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, who had been in the Yuanshan Sect, naturally did not know what had happened in Beishan Main City. At this moment, hearing Elder Hu¡¯s words, he raised his eyebrows and kindly said, ¡°Oh? It seems everything went smoothly. In that case, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems with storming the Trial Tower. Your Martial Arts Cultivation must have improved quite a bit.¡± Yang Chen said softly, ¡°Indeed, I have improved quite a bit.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve improved your Martial Arts Cultivation again in such a short time? Yang Chen, before bragging, you should first weigh whether you have the standard.¡± Just when the atmosphere was normal and peaceful, a yin-yang-like voice suddenly rang out. Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: Chapter 395: Yang Chen is Useless_1 Chapter 398: Chapter 395: Yang Chen is Useless_1 Translator: 549690339 The untimely voice surprised Yang Chen, who turned to find that the speaker was none other than Qin Yundao, a person with whom he had had past conflicts. Qin Yundao had been at odds with him since the beginning for unknown reasons, but Yang Chen could surmise that it had something to do with the position of Junior Sect Leader. Qin Yundao most likely felt that Yang Chen¡¯s appearance had taken away a position that originally belonged to him. Yang Chen found this idea childish, and believed that no matter if he existed or not, Junior Sect Leader¡¯s position would never be given to Qin Yundao. If the Yuan Mountain Sect had few talents better than Qin Yundao, it wouldn¡¯t have become one of the three hegemonic powers. However, Qin Yundao did not think so, and believed that Yang Chen took away his position as Junior Sect Leader. This was a fine example of people lacking self-awareness. Now, Qin Yundao suddenly stepped out and started mocking Yang Chen with an unknown source of confidence, surprising him a bit. Yang Chen looked at Qin Yundao and slowly asked, ¡°What, do you think my Martial Arts Cultivation should not progress?¡± ¡°Of course, for a waste like you, how could your Martial Arts Cultivation possibly improve?¡± Qin Yundao confidently mocked Yang Chen, even directly calling him a waste. Master Yun and Master Hu, Yang Chen¡¯s guards, couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Qin Yundao, watch your words. The Young Master has advanced through many layers of the Trial Tower, refining Creation Divine Qi, and his Martial Arts Cultivation has improved by who knows how much. How can it possibly remain the same as you claim? Moreover, isn¡¯t it normal for the Young Master¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation to improve considering his innate talent? How dare you insult him as a waste?¡± ¡°How? Did you see him enter the Trial Tower? Or, did you witness his Martial Arts Cultivation¡¯s improvement within the Trial Tower? Did you see any of that?¡± Qin Yundao sneered. Master Yun and Master Hu were at a loss for words and reluctantly admitted, ¡°Well, we didn¡¯t see that.¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s right. If you didn¡¯t see it, how do you know whether Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has improved or not? I am telling you, you have all been deceived by Yang Chen. Indeed, he passed the Trial Tower, but his Martial Arts Cultivation remains stagnant even after refining the Creation Divine Qi,¡± Qin Yundao insisted. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen became intrigued. To play along with Qin Yundao, he pretended to be furious and asked, ¡°What makes you say that?¡± ¡°Why?¡± Qin Yundao scoffed, ¡°Yang Chen, stop pretending. I¡¯ve already figured it out. The so-called innate constitution is just a sham. In reality, you are just a waste whose Martial Arts Cultivation has been forcefully raised. This kind of Cultivation may be impressive for a while, but ultimately, you are just a waste who can never progress any further!¡± Qin Yundao¡¯s words were filled with absolute confidence. Yang Chen quickly understood what was going on. He recalled the recent incident with the Fragrant Sleeping Worm. Ruan Yunqing, a disciple from North Mountain Main City, once tried to harm Yang Chen by putting a Fragrant Sleeping Worm in his tea so it would reside in his body and put his True Qi into a long-term dormant state. Consequently, this would prevent his Martial Arts Cultivation from progressing any further. Yang Chen had always been aware of Ruan Yunqing¡¯s malicious intentions. He was not in a hurry to act on it, as he knew that he had no conflicts of interest with her. He chose to wait for the true conspirator to reveal themselves, believing it wouldn¡¯t take long. Now, had the true conspirator not shown up? It was obvious that this person was none other than Qin Yundao. However, Yang Chen was puzzled about the conflicts of interest between him and Qin Yundao. Could it be that Qin Yundao really believed that if he ruined Yang Chen, Mu Baisheng would make him the Junior Sect Leader? No, how could he have no self-awareness at all? Why couldn¡¯t Yang Chen initially guess who the perpetrator was? Because he was unaware of who had a clear conflict of interest with him. So, he didn¡¯t suspect Qin Yundao. As it turned out, Qin Yundao appeared to lack intelligence. Qin Yundao¡¯s words stirred up whispers amongst the sycophantic elders and disciples who had previously flattered Yang Chen. ¡°What? Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was obtained by forceful means and can¡¯t make progress anymore?¡± ¡°Is this rumor true? I heard it during the Genius Selection Competition, but I can¡¯t believe it¡¯s actually true.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Qin Yundao might not be telling the truth.¡± ¡°Do you think Qin Yundao is stupid? If he wasn¡¯t sure, he wouldn¡¯t say such things.¡± Realizing that Qin Yundao was the mastermind behind the Fragrant Sleeping Worm incident, Yang Chen pretended to panic and asked, ¡°Qin Yundao, what evidence do you have to back up your claims that my Martial Arts Cultivation can¡¯t progress any further?¡± As Qin Yundao believed that the Fragrant Sleeping Worm had taken residence in Yang Chen¡¯s body, he smirked with absolute confidence, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s simple to prove whether I¡¯m lying. Everyone saw you go to North Mountain Main City and participate in the Trial Tower. Everyone knows that by entering the Trial Tower and absorbing the Creation Divine Qi, your Martial Arts Cultivation should improve at least a bit. As long as your Cultivation differs from when you first joined the sect, it means I¡¯ve slandered you! How about it, Yang Chen, why don¡¯t you show your qi for everyone to see?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nervously responded, ¡°Why should I expose my true Cultivation level?¡± ¡°Is the Junior Sect Leader feeling guilty¡­?¡± ¡°Could it be that what Qin Yundao said is true?¡± Ruan Yunqing, who was standing among the crowd in the corner, smirked at the sight of Yang Chen¡¯s apparent guilt. She recalled Qin Yundao¡¯s promise to her, and her heart thumped with excitement, thinking her time to shine had finally come. In the meantime, more and more people began to have their doubts about Yang Chen. As for a newly emerged Junior Sect Leader, although many people didn¡¯t mind buttering him up, they didn¡¯t harbor any affection for him either. So, when they felt that they had sufficient grasp, they didn¡¯t hesitate to give him a hard shove. Only Mu Baisheng stood on the sidelines, like air, allowing Qin Yundao to run rampant. With increasing confidence, Qin Yundao pressed on, ¡°How about it, Yang Chen? It seems that everyone¡¯s quite curious about your current Martial Arts Cultivation. Why don¡¯t you reveal it for everyone to see?¡± Yang Chen considered it for a moment, then casually scratched an ear and asked, ¡°Are you sure?¡± Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Chapter 396: Let Me Handle It?_1 Chapter 399: Chapter 396: Let Me Handle It?_1 Translator: 549690339 Frankly, seeing Qin Yundao¡¯s confidence and certainty of winning, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even want to disappoint him. Qin Yundao was indeed confident, and although he felt something was off in Yang Chen¡¯s tone, he dismissed it, thinking that Yang Chen was only trying to boost his courage. He sneered, ¡°What¡¯s there to be unsure about?¡± ¡°Fine, since you want to see it, I¡¯ll let you see.¡± Yang Chen grinned, ¡°But I¡¯m more curious about how you will react if the truth is different from what you said?¡± Qin Yundao, seeing Yang Chen acting like this despite being cornered, coldly snorted in his heart. He thought Yang Chen was just trying to scare him. However, Qin Yundao felt confident enough to say, ¡°If the truth doesn¡¯t match my words, you can do whatever you want to me. But first, you need to present evidence that refutes my claims.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Yang Chen shrugged. The next moment, his True Qi suddenly burst into the open. Boom. The astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation swept the whole scene, shocking all the geniuses, new and old, from the Yuanshan Sect as they involuntarily retreated. That was because Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak! Furthermore, compared to ordinary Ling Wu Realm Peak practitioners, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi was far more concentrated due to his own strength far exceeding his peers and other factors like his Innate True Qi. When Yang Chen displayed his Martial Arts Cultivation, the whole scene was astounded in an instant, with everyone around them dumbfounded. Nobody dared to question Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation or echo Qin Yundao¡¯s words anymore. Showing one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was always more convincing than anything else. At this moment, Qin Yundao was dumbstruck. He couldn¡¯t believe that everything before him was true, so he couldn¡¯t help but sneak a glance at Ruan Yunqing among the crowd. No, that wasn¡¯t right. Ruan Yunqing had sworn to him that Yang Chen had indeed consumed the tea, which contained the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm. Then why was reality different? Ruan Yunqing was also full of confusion and incomprehension on her face. Why on earth had this happened when Yang Chen had clearly drank the tea she prepared? No, that¡¯s not right¡­ She realized she had never actually seen Yang Chen drink the tea with her own eyes. And wasn¡¯t everything she did too smooth? Why did Yang Chen specifically choose her as his guide and favor her so much? Nothing made sense. As for what these two were thinking, Yang Chen didn¡¯t particularly care. Sometimes he wondered how naive Qin Yundao was to think that an insignificant Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm could bring him down. Had he ever considered that if Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation hadn¡¯t improved at all, the first one to express doubt and suspicion wouldn¡¯t be him, Qin Yundao? M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s Divine Soul Power was so much stronger than his; how could he not see Yang Chen¡¯s true Martial Arts Cultivation? If Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation hadn¡¯t improved in such a long time, it would¡¯ve been exposed simply by lying. However, Qin Yundao was just that thoughtless. Thinking of this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to say anything more and coldly said, ¡°Qin Yundao, what did you just say? That you will accept whatever I decide?¡± At this moment, Qin Yundao¡¯s nerves were tense and he stepped back, shouting, ¡°Yang Chen, you!¡± ¡°What about me? Qin Yundao, it seems you¡¯ve forgotten something. I¡¯m the Young Sect Master. And what were you just doing? You were slandering this Young Sect Master. Elder Hu, Elder Yun, according to our sect¡¯s rules, what¡¯s the punishment for slandering me?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°For those who don¡¯t hold important positions in the Sect, death is the punishment.¡± Elder Hu immediately stated. Qin Yundao was just an ordinary disciple, how could he hold any important position in the Sect? Plainly speaking, even their status within the Yuanshan Sect was nothing special. Hearing the word ¡®death¡¯, Qin Yundao finally became frightened. He became panicked and his eyes fell on M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng as he shouted, ¡°Uncle Mu, I was just confused for a moment, I just misspoke!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng shook his head and looked at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, although Qin Yundao slandered you, it¡¯s not a big deal. Let¡¯s just drop it.¡± Yang Chen sighed in resignation, knowing that M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had a special relationship with Qin Yundao. However, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng only knew half of the story. If Qin Yundao had only doubted him, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have been angry. But¡­ Yang Chen cupped his hands and said, ¡°Sect Leader, I can let this matter go, but I want to ask him a question.¡± ¡°No problem, go ahead and ask.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng replied. Qin Yundao also widened his eyes, curious about what Yang Chen wanted to ask him. At this moment, Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, his tone stiff. Suddenly, his Divine Soul directly entered Qin Yundao¡¯s body and interfered with Qin Yundao¡¯s soul. He then asked, ¡°Qin Yundao, why did you want to harm me with the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm?¡± ¡°How did you know?¡± Qin Yundao was stunned for a moment before he blurted out. But as soon as the words left his mouth, he knew he had said something wrong. No, that wasn¡¯t right. He hadn¡¯t thought of saying that at all. He looked at Yang Chen and suddenly felt that everything was orchestrated by him. M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng saw everything clearly from the side. He saw Yang Chen use his Divine Soul to interfere with Qin Yundao, but it wasn¡¯t a big deal. Such methods were common; relying on the pure suppression of Martial Arts Cultivation, using a Divine Soul Secret Technique to interfere with the opponent, could make them momentarily confused and confess the truth. In other words, what Qin Yundao just said was all true. The Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm¡­ No wonder Yang Chen was so furious. With this in mind, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng coldly looked at Qin Yundao and scolded, ¡°Qin Yundao, you¡¯ve really impressed me! I truly underestimated you. When I promised your father that I would take good care of you, I never thought you would harbor such malicious intentions!¡± ¡°Sect Leader, this is all Yang Chen¡¯s slander! You must not believe him. Don¡¯t believe him¡­ I¡¯ve truly been framed!¡± Qin Yundao was so anxious that tears were falling from his eyes. ¡°Lock him up in the Sect¡¯s dungeon!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng waved his hand, finally making a firm decision. Indeed, Qin Yundao had a close relationship with one of M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s old friends and was entrusted to him. However, with Qin Yundao acting like this now, how could he live up to that old friend¡¯s trust? No matter what, this punishment couldn¡¯t be compromised. ¡°It seems that it¡¯s all due to my tolerance that Qin Yundao came to think he could do anything.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng sighed. He had always turned a blind eye to Qin Yundao¡¯s actions, never expecting that this would lead to such a big disaster and cultivate a character like this in Qin Yundao. Now, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had to make Qin Yundao realize that wrongdoing would be punished. Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: Chapter 397: The Truth Revealed_1 Chapter 400: Chapter 397: The Truth Revealed_1 Translator: 549690339 In the Yuanshan Sect, Mu Baisheng¡¯s orders were the heavens and the earth. As soon as his words fell, someone immediately stepped forward and took Qin Yundao away. Qin Yundao tried to shout and argue, but no one listened to him anymore. Mu Baisheng really made up his mind and imprisoned him in the dungeon to reflect on his mistakes. Qin Yundao¡¯s reputation in the Yuanshan Sect was not good. As soon as he was thrown into the dungeon, whispers and discussions arose, pointing to the direction where Qin Yundao was imprisoned. It¡¯s a prime example of everyone wanting to hit a rat crossing the street. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Qin Yundao to be so malicious, using the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm to harm the Young Sect Master!¡± ¡°What is the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know what the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm is? It¡¯s a very sinister method. It¡¯s simply not something a human can do. If someone is affected by the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, their martial arts path will be completely cut off. Qin Yundao wanted to kill the Young Sect Master.¡± ¡°The Young Sect Master is truly blessed that he wasn¡¯t taken advantage of by Qin Yundao. Otherwise, his incredible talent would have been ruined in an instant! It¡¯s too malicious, completely disregarding the relationship between fellow disciples.¡± Nowadays, with Qin Yundao¡¯s fall, many people naturally didn¡¯t mind complimenting Yang Chen. Ruan Yunqing, who was in the crowd, was terrified when she saw Qin Yundao¡¯s fall. He was her biggest reliance, her biggest backer¡­ She was a little confused, wondering how Yang Chen knew about the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm. Thinking of this, Ruan Yunqing suddenly shuddered. She knew that if Yang Chen really discovered the matter of the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, she would be completely exposed. She had to leave now, find an excuse to go outside the sect to do a task, flee far away, and never stay in Yuanshan Sect again. With this in mind, Ruan Yunqing immediately decided to leave. However, just as she was about to leave, Yang Chen suddenly said calmly, ¡°Senior Sister Ruan, where are you going?¡± Seeing Ruan Yunqing leaving without a word, Yang Chen smiled at the corner of his mouth. Ruan Yunqing was quite clever, knowing that it was best to leave now. But¡­ Could she really escape? Ruan Yunqing¡¯s body trembled violently, and she turned her stiff neck, saying with a bitter smile, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, what do you mean by this¡­?¡± ¡°Until when do you intend to keep pretending, Senior Sister Ruan?¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°At that time, you put the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm in my tea. Fortunately, I was cautious, or I would have fallen into Qin Yundao¡¯s trap and my future would be ruined.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Mu Baisheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Ruan Yunqing. He was curious as to why Yang Chen targeted an ordinary disciple, and now he understood the whole story. However, what made him smile bitterly was that Qin Yundao and Ruan Yunqing were still trying to compete with Yang Chen. Yang Chen had already calculated everything and saw everything clearly, waiting for the two snakes to come out of their holes. Once they were out, it would be the end of those two snakes. Ruan Yunqing still wanted to pretend, but she quickly realized she was terribly mistaken. If Yang Chen mentioned her name, how could he not have discovered her? Ruan Yunqing was not utterly foolish. As she heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, she immediately knelt down and cried miserably, as if she had suffered a great grievance. ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, I was possessed by the devil for a moment. In fact, it was all forced by Qin Yundao. I am innocent and unintentional.¡± Ruan Yunqing wiped her tears, crying and sobbing. Her pitiful appearance was indeed quite distressing. Unfortunately¡­ Yang Chen knew Ruan Yunqing too well. To what extent? He knew that Ruan Yunqing¡¯s ability to pretend was masterful. There were times when he was almost deceived by her. Now Ruan Yunqing was putting on her pretense, making it easy for others to believe her. Even the other disciples couldn¡¯t bear to watch. Elder Hu was softhearted and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young Sect Master, I am familiar with Ruan Yunqing. She is kind-hearted, low-key, simple, and rarely causes trouble. Perhaps there is some hidden secret in the matter of Qin Yundao. Why not let her speak and see what actually happened?¡± ¡°Since Elder Hu said so, why not use the Soul Shaking technique on her and see what her true words are?¡± Yang Chen smiled, knowing that Elder Hu had softened his heart by Ruan Yunqing¡¯s pretense. Others might be deceived by Ruan Yunqing¡¯s fakeness, but Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t be. Elder Hu hesitated for a moment at Yang Chen¡¯s words, but then bitterly smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s fine!¡± The next moment, he probed out his soul and enveloped Ruan Yunqing¡¯s soul without waiting for her to speak. He used his powerful Martial Arts Cultivation to suppress Ruan Yunqing, making her lose control over her soul and appear dazed. Yang Chen asked, ¡°Ruan Yunqing, what is the relationship between you and Qin Yundao?¡± ¡°I seduced Qin Yundao seven or eight years ago. At that time, Qin Yundao was just an immature teenager. It was easy for me to bewitch him and play him like a puppet.¡± Ruan Yunqing said coldly, full of pride in her words, as if she was satisfied with her achievement. Then, Ruan Yunqing licked her lips, ¡°I was well aware that Qin Yundao was Mu Baisheng¡¯s favorite, so I took advantage of his youth and started training him. Qin Yundao wasn¡¯t very smart, and with my careful training, it only took a year for him to completely obey me and follow my every command!¡± ¡°I felt that he was too unwilling to compete for power. With Mu Baisheng¡¯s special favor, who could compete with him? Sure enough, he listened to my advice and competed for resources within the sect¡­¡± ¡°As I expected, Mu Baisheng took care of him, and a large amount of resources poured into Qin Yundao¡¯s hands. Qin Yundao¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation advanced rapidly. I must say that Qin Yundao has some talent, of course, which is also because of my training!¡± Ruan Yunqing¡¯s smile grew even more arrogant, ¡°And so, when the Genius Selection Competition began, I told him to participate in it. With his level, getting a high ranking shouldn¡¯t be a problem. But who would have thought that he was so useless, not only failing to achieve a good ranking, but on his return, Yang Chen suddenly appeared and took his place!¡± Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Chapter 398: The Thousand-Year Treasure Hunt Begins_1 Chapter 401: Chapter 398: The Thousand-Year Treasure Hunt Begins_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing these words, Mu Bai Sheng was completely enraged. He was filled with anger and couldn¡¯t help but want to vent it out. Fortunately, his tolerance and status as the Sect Leader restrained him, and he eventually held back. In fact, he was also puzzled. The reason he did not cultivate Qin Yun Dao initially was that Qin Yun Dao was not suitable. The other party had a naive temperament, like a blank sheet of paper. Moreover, Qin Yun Dao also had some lacking in terms of talent. However, what reassured him the most was that Qin Yun Dao was someone easily contented. It was good precisely because of Qin Yun Dao¡¯s uncompetitive and unassuming character, and that the other party didn¡¯t have any wild ambitions. It was only later that Qin Yun Dao seemed to change, started to fight for power and profit, and began to humiliate others. He watched all these, as the Sect Leader, carefully noting them down. However, due to Qin Yun Dao¡¯s father, he could not treat Qin Yun Dao impartially. He turned a blind eye to Qin Yun Dao and still tried to tolerate him to some extent. Little did he know that the instigator of all this was Ruan Yun Qing, a seemingly unassuming woman within the sect. This woman was controlling the single-minded Qin Yun Dao from behind. Taking advantage of his kindness and tolerance towards Qin Yun Dao, she had repeatedly caused trouble. Yang Chen, standing to the side, was also taken aback. This was really interesting. At first, he only thought that Qin Yun Dao and Ruan Yun Qing were having an affair, but the real key player was not Qin Yun Dao, but Ruan Yun Qing. In this aspect alone, even he had been deceived. He never expected Ruan Yun Qing to be so good at disguising herself and so capable of enduring. Thinking of this, Yang Chen became even more curious, ¡°Continue.¡± Ruan Yun Qing, whose soul was now controlled, had no choice but to obey Yang Chen¡¯s words, and said: ¡°I planned to use Qin Yun Dao to become the Queen of Yuanshan Sect and control the sect¡¯s affairs, but Qin Yun Dao disappointed me too much. I knew that if I wanted Qin Yun Dao to scheme more positions and benefits within the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen must be eliminated. Only by eliminating Yang Chen can Qin Yun Dao better control power and position.¡± ¡°Just in time¡­ ¡± As these words fell, Ruan Yun Qing said viciously, ¡°Just in time, I raised a Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm which I originally planned to use against Qin Yun Dao¡¯s initial enemies. Unfortunately, it seems that Yang Chen discovered me from the very beginning!¡± When Ruan Yun Qing finally finished telling everything, there was an uproar throughout the scene. ¡°This Ruan Yun Qing looks ordinary and low-key, but who would have thought she has such a venomous heart.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really unbelievable that Ruan Yun Qing is so malicious.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe.¡± With hands behind his back, Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°Elder Hu, what do you think?¡± Elder Hu broke out in a cold sweat. It was only then that he realized that he, an old fox, had been deceived by Ruan Yun Qing. It was laughable that he had just thought Ruan Yun Qing had some hidden secret, when the most ruthless person was actually her. At this moment, with his soul recollected, he said emotionlessly and sternly, ¡°You wicked Ruan Yun Qing, how venomous you are, how can we let you live?¡± ¡°Ruan Yun Qing deserves a thousand deaths.¡± ¡°What should the punishment be?¡± Voices of condemnation rose one after another, and at the same time, Ruan Yun Qing woke up from her soul-controlled state. Drenched in sweat and panic-stricken, she realized that she had just revealed the truth under Yang Chen¡¯s control, and her body shuddered. ¡°No, you all misunderstood. What I said just now was not true, not true!¡± In her panic, Ruan Yun Qing looked at Yang Chen, not caring about anything anymore. She even stripped off her clothes and shouted loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, I can do anything, I can serve you, I can make you happy, I can do anything, I can do anything.¡± Elder Yun, standing to the side, subconsciously asked, ¡°Young Sect Master, how do you want to deal with her?¡± For a woman like Ruan Yun Qing, Yang Chen certainly would not show mercy. Ruan Yun Qing was clever enough to know that controlling someone¡¯s life and death was just a matter of a word. Unfortunately, her seduction was really useless against him. Just as he was about to coldly order her execution, recalling Qin Yun Dao¡¯s matter, Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°Leave her disposal to the Sect Leader.¡± Mu Bai Sheng nodded in satisfaction when he saw Yang Chen making this choice. Yang Chen¡¯s decision meant that he had the Sect Leader¡¯s interest in mind. Ruan Yun Qing¡¯s punishment should indeed be left to Mu Bai Sheng. With this thought, Mu Bai Sheng grabbed Ruan Yun Qing from the void, firmly controlling her as she struggled. She was caught in Mu Bai Sheng¡¯s grip like a little chick. Mu Bai Sheng, holding Ruan Yun Qing, said, ¡°I will dispose of Ruan Yun Qing. Speaking of which, the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt is about to begin. Whoever wants to explain the current situation of the treasure to Yang Chen, please do so. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± Mu Bai Sheng left as soon as he finished speaking, leaving the surrounding elder disciples with hopeful eyes, seemingly wanting to explain the Thousand-Year Treasure situation to Yang Chen. This was an opportunity to interact more with Yang Chen. Yang Chen had some knowledge about the beginning of the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt. In about a month¡¯s time, the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt would begin. This was also the reason why he was eager to return from Beishan Main City, as the opening of the Thousand-Year Treasure was imminent, and as the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect and the main force of the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt, it was only reasonable for him to return. After thinking about it, Yang Chen glanced around and saw the eager disciples and elders wanting to bring him some explanation of the Thousand-Year Treasure situation. He couldn¡¯t help but feel amused. He knew very well what these people were thinking. After all, with his current identity, getting closer to him would bring more good than bad. Yang Chen was not someone who would deny an opportunity. As he was deep in thought, his gaze locked onto a seemingly reliable disciple, and he gestured, ¡°You¡¯ll do!¡± ¡°Me?¡± The pointy-mouthed monkey-face man couldn¡¯t believe it, pointing at himself. He hadn¡¯t realized that Yang Chen had chosen him to explain the current progress of the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt. Not daring to dawdle, he stepped forward and said, ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯ve made the right choice picking me. I, Huang Da You, have the most famous fast-talking in the Outer Sect, and I guarantee that no one knows more about the Emperor¡¯s Treasure than I do!¡± Listening to Huang Da You boasting, the surrounding disciples couldn¡¯t help but show envious and jealous expressions. They were unconvinced in their hearts, but what could they do? How could this once-in-a-lifetime explanation opportunity not fall on their heads? After all, explaining this simple matter would bring them into contact with Yang Chen, which was the most important thing. Upon hearing that Huang Da You was a fast talker, Yang Chen turned serious, ¡°I want to know the current situation of the Thousand-Year Treasure in detail. Focus on the important parts!¡± Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Chapter 399: Creating Trouble_1 Chapter 402: Chapter 399: Creating Trouble_1 Translator: 549690339 Having said that, Yang Chen walked towards Feitian Peak, and Huang Dayou cleverly followed him wherever he went. As the two disappeared from sight, the remaining onlookers sighed in sadness, cursing under their breath. Most of their harsh words were aimed at Huang Dayou. ¡°This Huang Dayou really stepped on some dog shit luck.¡± ¡°Yeah, why don¡¯t I have Huang Dayou¡¯s luck? It¡¯s just so infuriating.¡± ¡°Enough, stop talking. If Huang Dayou pleases the Young Sect Master with one remark, he¡¯ll have the Young Sect Master¡¯s support in the future. If you want to suffer, that¡¯s easy! Do you, an Outer Sect Disciple, dare to speak up now?¡± ¡°Hey, kid, if you¡¯re smart, you¡¯ll suck up to Huang Dayou when he comes out later. Huang Dayou¡¯s status when he went with the Young Sect Master wasn¡¯t great, but now that he¡¯s back, he might be a big deal.¡± Meanwhile¡­ Yang Chen walked towards Feitian Peak with Huang Dayou, while asking Huang about the Emperor¡¯s Treasure. Huang Dayou seemed to know a lot about the Emperor¡¯s Treasure, starting with, ¡°I don¡¯t know if Young Sect Master is aware of this, but since you want the specifics, let me tell you that the Treasure is located in Taifeng Mountain. As everyone knows, there is a secret realm entrance in Taifeng Mountain, but it¡¯s a pity that the entrance is sealed by the power left by the Great Emperor, and no one can break it.¡± Yang Chen, of course, already knew this surface-level information, but he didn¡¯t blame Huang Dayou for wasting words. He raised his hand and said, ¡°Continue.¡± Huang Dayou saw that Yang Chen was comfortable listening and had no hint of displeasure. He was even more excited and quickly continued, ¡°You must know that the Emperor¡¯s Treasure is about to be opened, actually within this period. The entire Treasure Palace is essentially a secret realm, and there are prohibitions on the surface of the realm. Even if the entrance is opened, only geniuses under 40 can enter.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin with interest. So, it was true that the older martial artists couldn¡¯t enter the secret realm, but it was open to a wide range of people under 40. Because, although geniuses who entered the Origin Martial Realm under 40 were not in the majority, they still existed. As for how to detect whether geniuses under 40 years old could enter, a powerful person like the Great Emperor must have his own means. This made Yang Chen massage his eyebrows, a mix of laughter and tears in his heart. Huang Dayou didn¡¯t notice Yang Chen¡¯s expression changing and continued obliviously, ¡°As you know, when the secret realm opens, whoever enters first has the possibility of finding the Treasure left by the Great Emperor. Although everyone knows that the Treasure is only in the Inner Area, it¡¯s not entirely true; there are also treasures in the Periphery, although not as much. This has already made the sect geniuses green with envy.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised, after all, it was the Emperor¡¯s Treasure. The word ¡°Great Emperor¡± was associated with numerous treasures. A button on one of his clothes might be worth more than all the treasures on someone¡¯s body. ¡°So, the major sects are already waiting outside the realm entrance, basically choosing suitable positions to better enter the realm. Our Yuanshan Sect has about 3,000 geniuses who are waiting outside the entrance to the realm,¡± said Huang Dayou. Hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned and said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then most of the other major forces must have people waiting outside the secret realm as well.¡± Even if the other sects were worse off than the Yuanshan Sect, they wouldn¡¯t be lagging too far behind. Entering the realm all at once, the number would be at least tens of thousands. In such a grand event, the Genius Selection Competition was nothing in comparison. ¡°Isn¡¯t it? Except for the people in Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, our Yuanshan Sect, the Six Sects, and various other large and small forces, including loose cultivators, are all blocking the entrance to the secret realm. But what is our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s position? Naturally, we are waiting at the forefront of the secret realm exit,¡± Huang Dayou said with a flattering smile. Yang Chen nodded. He had a better understanding of the current situation with the emperor¡¯s treasure. Then, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Is there a confirmed opening time for the realm entrance now?¡± ¡°According to the investigation by the seniors within the Sect, the prohibition is weakening, and it is estimated that the realm will open in about thirty-five days,¡± Huang Dayou said. ¡°Oh? So, have all the geniuses under forty in our sect gone to wait at the entrance to the realm?¡± Yang Chen asked. Huang Dayou quickly shook his head, ¡°No, people like me went once, saw the situation, and knowing that there were no benefits to be gained, hurried back. There are also some who know that going would be futile, so they don¡¯t have any intentions of going. However, there are more people going. Oh, right, there are a few genius disciples waiting in the Sect. They are waiting for you to return, as ordered by the Wood Sect Leader, so you can leave together.¡± Yang Chen mulled over this statement and quickly understood Mu Baisheng¡¯s intentions. Yang Chen raised the corners of his mouth, ¡°I¡¯m not in a hurry to leave. Speaking of which, Huang Dayou, your answers are quite good, and I¡¯m very satisfied.¡± Huang Dayou looked flattered, ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re too kind. Serving you, Young Sect Master, Huang Dayou will naturally give his best.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t treat you poorly. Since you helped me, I, Yang Chen, won¡¯t be stingy. Here are five thousand spirit stones for you as payment.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, handing over a bag of spirit stones. ¡°Young Sect Master, you are really generous.¡± Huang Dayou couldn¡¯t stop smiling. He hadn¡¯t expected to receive Spirit Stones, and was naturally overjoyed. Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to give Huang Dayou too many benefits. Actually, 5,000 Spirit Stones might not seem like a lot, but for Yang Chen, the key to Huang Dayou¡¯s explanation of the Treasure was not the Spirit Stones, but his face. No matter if he brings up Huang Dayou in the future or not, people in the Yuanshan Sect will treat Huang Dayou with a bit more consideration for Yang Chen¡¯s reputation. After all, no one can guarantee if Huang Dayou has any relationship with Yang Chen or not. That¡¯s the real advantage¡ªhis reputation in the Yuanshan Sect is no ordinary matter. ¡°The Treasure will open in a month¡¯s time. There¡¯s no need to rush.¡± With Huang Dayou gone now, Yang Chen mumbled to himself, ¡°And the Sect Leader left a few genius disciples with me to go to the realm entrance¡­ This is to give me trouble.¡± How could Yang Chen not know what Mu Baisheng meant by this? He didn¡¯t even have to think about it to know that the genius disciples left behind were the wildest ones in the Yuanshan Sect at the moment. What were these wildest disciples left behind for? To cause trouble for him, of course. Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Chapter 400: You’re Dissatisfied? None of My Business_1 Chapter 403: Chapter 400: You¡¯re Dissatisfied? None of My Business_1 Translator: 549690339 He didn¡¯t believe that after becoming the Young Sect Master, he could make everyone willingly submit to him. As the saying goes, one man cannot please everyone. There would always be some people who would not be convinced by his position as the Young Sect Master. And most of those who held such opinions probably thought they were just as talented and powerful as he was. While the other disciples went to the entrance of the Secret Realm, these tough ones stayed behind. It was clear that Mu Bai Sheng wanted to use this opportunity to let him assert his authority and teach these people a lesson. After all, they would soon enter the Treasure Secret Realm, and while the Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t necessarily need to be united, it couldn¡¯t be in disarray either. As the Young Sect Master, Yang Chen needed to make those wild disciples submit. To make them submit, he undoubtedly needed to show his best strength. Of course, the premise was that Yang Chen was indeed in no hurry. He still had a month¡¯s time, and he did want to use this time to do something to compensate for his inadequacy in the Secret Realm trip. When he was in the Trial Tower of Beishan Main City, he had already felt his shortcomings. His biggest deficiency was in the Thunderbolt Style. Although the power of his Demonic Fire and other techniques was stronger than the Thunderbolt Style, he still relied on the Thunderbolt Style for most of the fights. There was no way around it, as the Thunderbolt Style was his primary cultivation method. If he only improved his Martial Arts cultivation but didn¡¯t delve deep enough into the Thunderbolt Style, he could easily cause unstable realms, and it wouldn¡¯t be impossible to fall from his current realm. With his current understanding of the Thunderbolt Style, it was already difficult for him to use it effectively. At least when facing strong enemies, the power and capability provided by the Thunderbolt Style were barely enough. It wasn¡¯t that the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique was weak, but that his understanding of the Thunderbolt Style was still inadequate. After all, he rose to fame in no time, and he didn¡¯t have much time to study and comprehend the Thunderbolt Style. As a result, the Thunderbolt Style worked well for him before reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Layer but became somewhat unreliable after reaching the 6th Layer. He intended to spend some time this month to consolidate the Thunderbolt Style. If he could spare some extra time to create more Spirit Talismans, it would be best to deal with the upcoming Treasure Secret Realm trip. After all, he could almost guess without thinking that there would be many tough battles to be fought during the Secret Realm trip. Just like that, twenty days passed in an instant, leaving only ten more days before the opening of the Treasure Secret Realm. It was during these ten days that Yang Chen sat in his cave mansion, meditating and suddenly opened his eyes. He sensed something, stretched out his hand, and a vortex of True Qi swirled, unrolling a Spirit Talisman in his hand. As the talisman unfolded, a message gradually resonated. ¡°Young Sect Master, there has been a change at the entrance of the Secret Realm. We hope you can come out.¡± This talisman was specially set by him. There were many formations set up all around his Feitian Peak. Although breaking them was not difficult, with his status, no one would break his formations just to get to him. However, if they couldn¡¯t enter the formations and still needed to notify him, the importance of these talismans became evident. As long as the message was stored in the talisman, it would automatically fly towards Yang Chen, making it an extremely common Voice Transmission Talisman. Now that he knew there were people looking for him outside, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate. With doubt about what had happened, he rushed out to the outside of the formations. As soon as he came out, he saw about forty people standing in the sky outside his Feitian Peak. ¡°Young Sect Master!¡± ¡°Young Sect Master¡­¡± Only about ten people greeted Yang Chen with respect when they saw him. This made Yang Chen raise his eyebrows slightly and smile. It was clear that these forty people were the last batch of geniuses going to the entrance of the Secret Realm with him. Naturally, there were some quite wild characters among these geniuses. Judging from what he could see now, about ten people had a good attitude towards him, while the others seemed unconvinced by him. Yang Chen was very calm about this. You don¡¯t believe in me, what does it have to do with me? With his hands behind his back, he glanced at those Yuanshan Sect disciples who were still friendly towards him and said, ¡°Senior and junior brothers, I received a message just now saying that there has been an accident with the disciples guarding the entrance of the Secret Realm. Do you know what happened?¡± Hearing Yang Chen speak, a twenty-seven or twenty-eight-year-old talent with a ninth-stage Martial Arts cultivation stood up and said respectfully, ¡°Young Sect Master, this is what happened¡­¡± Without missing a word, the man recounted the whole process. Yang Chen immediately understood and also learned the name of this disciple. He said, ¡°So it was Shao Changkong from the Canghai Sect who intentionally caused trouble for our Yuanshan Sect?¡± He had some impression of this Shao Changkong, who was the most outstanding genius of the Canghai Sect in the Genius Selection Competition. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t make a big impact before being eliminated by someone from the Sun Star Region. Now that Shao Changkong didn¡¯t make a name for himself in the Genius Selection Competition, was he trying to step on their Yuanshan Sect? The young man, named Lin Guang, listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words and said solemnly, ¡°Exactly, unfortunately, only Yun Dao can fight against Shao Changkong among the talents under eighteen years old. Moreover, it is still difficult to win. Since Yun Dao is not here, naturally no one can match Shao Changkong.¡± ¡°However, Shao Changkong¡¯s provocation is intolerable to our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s talents. Those who fought him among the eighteen-year-olds couldn¡¯t beat him. The truly powerful senior and junior brothers of this generation in their twenties haven¡¯t gone to the entrance of the Secret Realm yet. Naturally, they still couldn¡¯t beat him. We¡¯ve lost quite some face.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help laughing. And those senior and junior brothers spoke in unison, ¡°Young Sect Master, you, as the current Yuanshan Sect¡¯s Young Sect Master, are also the representative of the younger generation of disciples in the Yuanshan Sect. The Sect Master has told us to follow your lead. We hope you can go to the entrance of the Treasure Secret Realm immediately and solve the current problem.¡± As the words fell, Yang Chen was about to say something when a few talented students from the Yuanshan Sect on the side became unhappy. ¡°A representative of the younger generation? Hmph, him?¡± ¡°I¡¯m also a talent of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s younger generation, and I don¡¯t think he can represent me!¡± They snorted and sneered continuously. Yang Chen heard these words, his eyebrows raised slightly, and he smiled faintly. He knew that some things would come when they were meant to come. He didn¡¯t mind dealing with his own people¡¯s troubles before settling the problem with the Canghai Sect. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Chapter 401: I Really Do Have the Courage_1 Chapter 404: Chapter 401: I Really Do Have the Courage_1 Translator: 549690339 Thinking of this, Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at those hard-to-deal-with genius talents. He was not a person who particularly liked to show off, but since M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had deliberately left these geniuses here, his intentions were already evident. M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng wanted him to handle these tough challenges and solve the problems as part of his duty as the Young Sect Master. If he, as a Young Sect Master, did nothing, then what use would he be as a Young Sect Master? Yang Chen understood that his value had to be demonstrated by himself, not given by others. Therefore, he didn¡¯t mind showing off a little bit today to let these people know that he, as the Young Sect Master, was not someone who could be questioned and bullied at will. Otherwise, anyone could speak to him like this, and anyone could shit and piss on his head. Wouldn¡¯t he be holding back great resentment as the Young Sect Master? Yang Chen scanned the surrounding, and then his tone became harsh: ¡°What, do you guys think I¡¯m not suitable to be the representative of the younger generation of Yuanshan Sect?¡± ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, is our meaning not clear enough? With your qualifications, you are not even worthy to be Yuanshan Sect¡¯s genius representative. Hehe, I¡¯m being rather gentle here. To be blunt, I don¡¯t even think you qualify to be the Young Sect Master.¡± A talent around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with sharp teeth and a sharp tongue, coldly scolded. Looking at the handsome-faced young man, Yang Chen remained calm and composed: ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°My name is Zhang Qingfeng. If you ask around, you should know my reputation within Yuanshan Sect. With regards to my contributions to the sect and my talent, which part of it can be matched by a newcomer like you?¡± Zhang Qingfeng sneered. Yang Chen shook his head and took a step forward. His speed was extremely fast, almost too fast to catch. Yang Chen used the Lightning Movement Technique! As soon as he activated the Lightning Movement Technique, combined with the Tai Chu Divine Body, Yang Chen¡¯s speed reached its peak. In Zhang Qingfeng¡¯s eyes, Yang Chen seemed to have turned into a wisp of smoke, and in an instant, appeared right in front of him. Zhang Qingfeng had long sensed that Yang Chen would make a move because Yang Chen had not intended to hide it. Naturally, he had made adequate preparations. However, although his preparations were sufficient, Yang Chen¡¯s speed was too fast, and it seemed like a cloud of dust had passed by before Yang Chen disappeared. When he reappeared, he had reached Zhang Qingfeng¡¯s face. Zhang Qingfeng subconsciously wanted to resist, but at this moment, thunder rushed in all of a sudden. Zhang Qingfeng only felt a trembling throughout his body, as the Thunder Rush was as fast as lightning, and it was too late to defend. Zhang Qingfeng screamed, but Yang Chen did not withdraw the force of the thunder. Zhang Qingfeng had no special physique to resist, and his whole body was in so much pain that he was shouting, causing the surrounding geniuses to remember this scene vividly and compare themselves with Zhang Qingfeng. ¡°How is this possible?¡± ¡°This doesn¡¯t make sense! Zhang Qingfeng and Yang Chen have the same Martial Arts Cultivation Level, both having reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak!¡± In fact, the reason Zhang Qingfeng dared to be so arrogant was not only because of his arrogance but also because he had investigated Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level beforehand. When everyone learned that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level had reached the astonishing Ling Wu Realm Peak, they were all somewhat shocked. However, among the older generation of martial arts geniuses, there were still some who had reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak, like Zhang Qingfeng. With the same Martial Arts Cultivation Level as Yang Chen, Zhang Qingfeng believed that even if Yang Chen was stronger than him, he couldn¡¯t be much stronger. When the time came, they would be many people against him. How could they really be afraid of Yang Chen? But he soon realized how naive he was. With the same Martial Arts Cultivation Level, at the same Ling Wu Realm Peak, he couldn¡¯t even make a single move against Yang Chen. He was instantly subdued. Had Yang Chen not been merciful, he would have been a cold corpse by now. Yang Chen had originally come here with the intent to be high-profile. He twisted his neck and said: ¡°Approaching your thirties, and I thought you were incredibly strong? Did you think you were invincible at the Ling Wu Realm Peak? You keep mentioning your contributions to Yuanshan Sect. I, Yang Chen, won the Genius Selection Competition for the sect, and I, Yang Chen, got the Treasure Key for the sect. What have you, Zhang Qingfeng, done for the Yuanshan Sect?¡± He had no intention of being merciful to Zhang Qingfeng at all. These people were always so self-righteous. Without giving them some lessons, they would think they were better than anyone and could do whatever they wanted. One piercing remark after another fell, and Yang Chen coldly said: ¡°Are you convinced or not?¡± ¡°Now, who else is not convinced?¡± Yang Chen was not only questioning Zhang Qingfeng but also everyone present in the scene. Because he was using the word ¡°you guys.¡± At this questioning, the entire scene became extremely silent. In fact, even the few geniuses who had initially shown great respect for Yang Chen¡¯s performance did not genuinely respect and fear him; they just couldn¡¯t defy M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s orders. But now, they had nothing to say. Could they defeat a Ling Wu Realm Peak genius in one move? And would Yang Chen be able to do it? Yang Chen conquered them through his strength. Seeing that Zhang Qingfeng didn¡¯t speak, Yang Chen increased the intensity of his lightning and shouted: ¡°Are you convinced or not?¡± ¡°I admit it, I admit it.¡± Zhang Qingfeng couldn¡¯t help but shout. It was at this moment when a leisurely voice sounded: ¡°Yang Chen, bullying a Ling Wu Realm Peak practitioner is nothing impressive. If you have the guts, let me accompany you. Do you think you are invincible in the world? Or do you think that no one in Yuanshan Sect can restrain you?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen turned his head and saw a long-haired young man in his thirties standing up. This man, who seemed to be showing off his Martial Arts Cultivation on purpose, made everyone very aware of the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm emanating from his body. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming is making a move.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming has already reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Does Yang Chen dare to fight him?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think he dares; there¡¯s a whole level difference.¡± Upon hearing Wu Ming stepping forward to speak, Yang Chen smiled at the corner of his mouth: ¡°How is it that when I, with my Ling Wu Realm Peak cultivation level, deal with Zhang Qingfeng, who is also at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, I¡¯m bullying him? On the contrary, by trying to fight me with your Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re the one bullying me?¡± It¡¯s interesting how unreasonable these people can be when they speak. Only then did Senior Brother Wu Ming realize, right, Yang Chen was also at the Ling Wu Realm Peak. It¡¯s just that he had just seen Yang Chen instantly defeat Zhang Qingfeng, so he thought Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was not as simple as the Ling Wu Realm Peak. But now it was too late to change his words, Wu Ming sneered: ¡°What, Yang Chen, don¡¯t you have the guts to fight?¡± ¡°Sorry, I really do have the guts!¡± Yang Chen let go of Zhang Qingfeng and slowly stood up. Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Chapter 402: Who Else is Dissatisfied?_1 Chapter 405: Chapter 402: Who Else is Dissatisfied?_1 Translator: 549690339 Looking at Zhang Qingfeng again, he was already covered in charred blackness, having been struck by thunder and lightning. At the moment, he is barely standing in the air, crying and shouting, ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, you must help me get my revenge. This kid is too arrogant and treats everyone as nothing.¡± As for the geniuses watching the battle, they were shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s words. At first, they admired Yang Chen very much. After all, how old was Yang Chen? He was only about sixteen years old, defeating and killing geniuses in their twenties with ease. When considering Yang Chen¡¯s age, his talent was truly remarkable. However, youthfulness often breeds arrogance, and this is what they were witnessing. Yang Chen won against Zhang Qingfeng, but now, he had become extremely arrogant and dared to challenge and accept Wu Ming¡¯s challenge. This was a match between the Ling Wu Realm peak and a half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and it seemed almost impossible for Yang Chen to have any chance of victory. Clearly, they didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had defeated Shao Ming in Beishan Main City earlier with his Ling Wu Realm peak cultivation. At this moment, not only were the people watching the battle bewildered, but even Wu Ming himself felt that Yang Chen was overly arrogant and had made a death-seeking choice. He sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re really interesting. Since you sincerely want to fight me, fine, I don¡¯t mind teaching you a lesson and showing you that there are always stronger people out there. As our junior brother, you need to show more respect to us. What kind of rubbish Young Sect Master are you!¡± As Wu Ming finished speaking, he exaggeratedly released his full Martial Arts cultivation, the shocking cultivation of a half-step Yuan Martial Realm on display. He wanted to deter Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen appeared calm and collected, seemingly unaffected by Wu Ming¡¯s display of strength at all. ¡°Take this!¡± Wu Ming saw that Yang Chen was showing no signs of being affected, and with a raise of his eyebrows, he immediately struck out with a palm. With this palm, an astonishing amount of True Qi transformed into a hurricane reaching several dozen feet high. The roaring hurricane formed and directly charged towards Yang Chen. ¡°Wind Sky Palm, it seems that Senior Brother Wu Ming has already mastered the Wind Sky Palm.¡± Many people were terrified, their gazes filled with shock as they looked at the hurricane. However, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. It seemed that Wu Ming was still intoxicated with the power of his Wind Sky Palm, unaware that his technique was filled with flaws and only possessed a superficial strength. Although the hurricane was indeed powerful, it moved slowly and couldn¡¯t even gather True Qi properly as it was launched. Yang Chen didn¡¯t even bother looking at the hurricane because it posed no threat to him due to its slow speed. He leaped forward, completely ignoring the hurricane, and charged directly towards Wu Ming. Seeing Yang Chen disregard his hurricane and approach him directly, Wu Ming¡¯s expression changed, and he shouted, ¡°Kid, I know you have some tricks up your sleeve when it comes to speed. Unfortunately, have you ever considered what the most powerful technique of our sect is? How could a novice like you see through its essence!¡± As Wu Ming¡¯s words fell, he immediately slapped out his palm. In an instant, several dozens of feet tall huge mountains appeared in the sky. These mountains are surrounded by magnetic forces, giving people a strange feeling. ¡°It¡¯s the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain!¡± ¡°Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain, this is our sect¡¯s renowned skill, the Primordial Mountain Technique. Senior Brother Wu Ming has actually refined such a powerful Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain!¡± Seeing the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain unveiled, Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows also raised slightly. It seemed that Wu Ming was bringing out his full abilities. What is the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain? The origin of the Yuanshan Sect is related to this Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain. The sect¡¯s unique skill is called the Primordial Mountain Technique. Those who practice it can refine the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain within their bodies based on their True Qi and the influence of the Five Elements of the Earth, allowing them to defend against enemies. However, compared to the real thing, Wu Ming¡¯s Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain is just an illusion made of True Qi and not tangible. Naturally, its power can only be exerted at one or two percent of its full potential, making it far less threatening than the real Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain. What is the effect of this Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain? It¡¯s the power of attraction. The magnetic force on the mountains can attract those with True Qi in their bodies, making them lose control and be forcibly controlled by the magnetic force. Combined with Wu Ming¡¯s exceedingly powerful Wind Sky Palm, it forms a perfect pairing. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s body is being uncontrollably pulled towards the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain. ¡°Yang Chen is going to lose!¡± ¡°Sure enough, compared to Senior Brother Wu Ming, Yang Chen still falls short. This Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain can only be controlled by someone with a half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level like Senior Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming is really amazing!¡± The crowd never stopped discussing, all thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s defeat was nearly a certainty. But at this time, Yang Chen remained incredibly calm, showing no signs of panic. As his body was being pulled towards the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain, he suddenly struck out with a palm. The next moment, the essence and blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear surged out, converging into a phantom palm. As the phantom palm materialized, it suddenly expanded until it was the same size as the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain. Then, it abruptly bombarded the magnetic mountain. ¡°What is this!¡± ¡°Not good!¡± Wu Ming, who was no stranger to battle, felt a terrifying force emanating from the phantom palm. His entire body became dumbfounded as he tried to use the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain to counter the attack. However, with a thunderous boom in the next moment, nothing could stop the path of the phantom palm. Following the loud rumble, the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain was instantly shattered. Immediately after, the phantom palm continued unimpeded and struck Wu Ming¡¯s body. ¡°Gulp.¡± Wu Ming felt a sweet sensation in his throat and spat out blood. The next moment, Yang Chen instantly appeared beside Wu Ming, and lightning coiled around Wu Ming¡¯s body as Yang Chen spoke coldly, ¡°Now, do you submit?¡± Yang Chen defeated Wu Ming without even using thirty percent of his strength. It was very normal. As a half-step Yuan Martial Realm prodigy, Shao Ming was an exceptional fighter even among peers within the same realm and could challenge regular Yuan Martial Realm opponents. But what could Wu Ming accomplish? To Yang Chen, Wu Ming was just a regular half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivator. If Yang Chen could defeat Shao Ming, dealing with Wu Ming would be a piece of cake. However, Wu Ming hardly understood any of this. At this moment, feeling the pain from the lightning, he screamed, ¡°I admit defeat, I admit defeat!¡± ¡°So now, is there anyone else who is dissatisfied?¡± Yang Chen scanned the area with a cold stare. He released his full aura, engulfing the entire scene. Although he only had a Ling Wu Realm peak cultivation, the dense aura of True Qi was so intimidating that the entire scene fell silent, and no one spoke a word. Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: Chapter 403: Heading Straight to the Frontline_1 Chapter 406: Chapter 403: Heading Straight to the Frontline_1 Translator: 549690339 In the field, it was not just Wu Ming who was at the half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Apart from Wu Ming, Yang Chen observed and found about four or five geniuses at the half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Most of them were in their thirties, and there were no top geniuses who had reached the Yuan Martial Realm before the age of forty. These half-step Yuan martial realm geniuses, seeing Yang Chen defeating Wu Ming in just four or five rounds, dared not make a sound. They were all shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s strong strength. From the beginning, they dared to trouble Yang Chen because they had inquired about Yang Chen¡¯s strength beforehand. They found out that Yang Chen was just a kid at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, and combined with their martial arts cultivation, they thought they could easily teach Yang Chen a lesson. Then Yang Chen was supposed to know that it was not his turn to be the head yet, and it was too early for him, the young sect master, to deter them. But now¡­ Wu Ming¡¯s miserable state made them dare not step forward. Their strength compared to Wu Ming was more or less the same, not much stronger. And Yang Chen defeated Wu Ming swiftly and easily. If they went up, they were afraid that the result would not be much better than Wu Ming¡¯s. At this time, Yang Chen carefully observed and analyzed the level of the surrounding geniuses. Yang Chen murmured in his heart, ¡°It seems that the geniuses of the Yuan Mountain Gate are still somewhat inferior compared to those of the Beishan Main City.¡± Within the Yuan Mountain Gate, there were no Yuan martial realm geniuses under the age of forty. Most of them were at the half-step Yuan martial realm, and the weaker ones were only at the Ling Wu realm peak. While in Beishan Main City, there should be one or two Yuan martial realm experts under the age of forty, which was stronger than Yuan Mountain Gate. This was already quite remarkable. For example, Shao Ming, who reached the half-step Yuan martial realm at the age of twenty and shocked the four directions, was called a demon genius. But it was not an easy task for Shao Ming to achieve the Yuan martial realm. Moreover, how many geniuses like Shao Ming are there? He had learned a lot about the strengths of these geniuses in the Yuan Mountain Gate and released Wu Ming with a loosen of his hand at this moment. Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Wu Ming was filled with fear and involuntarily retreated several steps. But Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, looking indifferent. Seeing no one saying anything, he nodded secretly. It seemed that the deterrent effect had been achieved, and no one dared to disobey him now. Yang Chen said expressionlessly, ¡°Since none of you disobeys, then from now on, whatever I, the young sect master, say, you will listen. There are rules to be followed. If you still feel unconvinced, you are welcome to challenge me. If you think someone can do better than me and can win against me, my position is open for you. If you can¡¯t do that, then don¡¯t talk too much.¡± For a moment, silence prevailed. Only then did Yang Chen say with his hands behind him, ¡°Alright, since I have nothing else to say, let¡¯s head straight to the secret realm entrance.¡± When setting out, Yang Chen called several elders with high Martial Arts Cultivation to follow and protect the law, and also learned that Mu Baisheng had already gone to the entrance of the Secret Realm to wait, but had no intention of appearing. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t afford to waste any more time, so he led a team of genius martial artists directly to the start. The place was not far, roughly two days away. A team of geniuses arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm. Upon arrival, Yang Chen also witnessed the grand size of this event, with a vast swath of people and the air full of people standing in high positions. Various sects were crowded together, with quarrels, insults, and some who even fought. The scene was chaotic beyond description. There were also some loose repairers who hid and dared not speak, but it was not difficult to see that they were all here for the Thousand-Year Treasure. ¡°This Thousand-Year Treasure is indeed once in a millennium, and there are so many people. The number that Huang Dayou mentioned is obviously just the number from before. Now, with the treasure starting soon, the number has increased even more.¡± Yang Chen looked around and thought to himself. There was no way, since ancient times there has been no shortage of people who love to take advantage of opportunities. While pondering, an elder with a half-step True Martial Realm cultivation from Yuan Mountain Gate stepped forward and shouted, ¡°Make way, we are from the Yuan Mountain Gate, let us pass.¡± This remark spread like a stone sinking into the ocean. Just a few people turned their heads to look, and soon, no one was paying attention. This made the elder in the half-step True Martial Realm furious, and in an instant, he released his martial arts cultivation. Suddenly, everyone around him was shocked, and some with low martial arts cultivation were even scared to shudder by such a strong power. This elder coldly said, ¡°Those who know their place, make way quickly. If you want to die, I won¡¯t mind obliging you.¡± Really, why doesn¡¯t anyone take me seriously when I¡¯m speaking nicely? Must I be rude? Indeed, people are like this ¨C good people are easily bullied, and that¡¯s the truth. With the elder¡¯s cold demeanor and cultivation on display, no one dared to ignore him. ¡°It¡¯s a powerful person from Yuan Mountain Gate.¡± ¡°Half-step True Martial Realm!¡± ¡°What a strong martial arts cultivation.¡± ¡°Just make way, don¡¯t get yourself killed.¡± These people all made way one after another, not daring to defy. In an instant, the road was clear, and the team from Yuan Mountain Gate arrived directly at the frontline of the Secret Realm entrance. The closest position to the Secret Realm entrance was already occupied by the Three Hegemons and the Six Sects, but compared to the others, the location was relatively sparse. When Yang Chen¡¯s group from Yuan Mountain Gate arrived, they immediately attracted the attention of the genius disciples and elders stationed here. ¡°It¡¯s the genius of Yuan Mountain Gate!¡± ¡°That¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°I see Yang Chen!¡± ¡°Ah, Yang Chen is so handsome, leading a large group of people from Yuan Mountain Gate.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the people from Yuan Mountain Gate.¡± For a moment, there was a lot of discussion. Of course, the girls from Yanhua Pool also saw Yang Chen, and they all greeted him one after another, shouting, ¡°Yang Chen, look here, look at Yang Chen.¡± Yang Chen naturally responded politely, and went straight to the frontline, where Yuan Mountain Gate was stationed at the entrance of the Secret Realm. Yuan Mountain Gate¡¯s stationed location at the entrance to the Secret Realm was one of the closest positions in the front, so it was not difficult to find. However, when Yang Chen arrived, he found that this front position was not only occupied by the Three Hegemons, but also by three or five unknown forces that had formed a stalemate with the Three Hegemons! This puzzled Yang Chen, but he had no time to think about it now. As he entered the crowd of people stationed at the Yuan Mountain Gate, a group of geniuses from the Yuan Mountain Gate cried, ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re finally here.¡± ¡°Young Sect Master!¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re here.¡± Although Yang Chen had only been in the sect for a short time, there was only one young sect master in the sect, and those with low martial arts cultivation naturally regarded Yang Chen as the center of the geniuses. When they suffered, the first person they thought of was Yang Chen. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Chapter 404: Finding a Venue_1 Chapter 407: Chapter 404: Finding a Venue_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen had some understanding of the situation and seeing the agitated expression of the disciple, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°I already know what happened. How is the situation now? How many of our fellow disciples have been injured?¡± ¡°Six have suffered serious injuries.¡± The disciple pointed back. ¡°As for those with minor injuries, I¡¯m afraid there are at least several dozen.¡± Yang Chen glanced over and indeed saw six fellow disciples lying there, seriously injured and in the process of recovering. This made Yang Chen¡¯s face tense, and his expression gradually grew grim. If only one or two disciples were injured, it would have been tolerable. But with six injured, and with the severity of their wounds, he could not remain indifferent as the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect. In his position, he had to handle the responsibilities that came with it. Clearly, the Canghai Sect had gone too far. Yang Chen asked, ¡°What exactly happened? Wasn¡¯t it just a fight with the Canghai Sect? How did so many disciples get injured?¡± ¡°Junior Sect Master, it did start as a friendly competition, but who would have thought that after the Canghai Sect took advantage and gained the upper hand, they began to provoke and insult our Yuanshan Sect. How could our fellow disciples stand it? At first, the Sect Leader and elders weren¡¯t here, so of course, they got angry and fought against the Canghai Sect¡¯s disciples.¡± The disciple clenched his teeth and said, ¡°But I don¡¯t know where the Canghai Sect got the information, that our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s main forces were absent and their geniuses could outstrip ours, causing our Yuanshan Sect to suffer a lot in this dispute.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen had a general idea of the sequence of events. At the very beginning, the trouble began simply because of Shao Changkong¡¯s unilateral provocation. How could the geniuses of the Yuanshan Sect tolerate such a provocation? Shao Changkong challenged those of his generation, naturally, those in his generation confronted Shao Changkong. They lost by just one move and were defeated by Shao Changkong. However, after the Canghai Sect won, they continued to insult and provoke the Yuanshan Sect. Unable to endure it, the disciples began challenging the Canghai Sect on all fronts. Such a series of clashes eventually led to this miserable situation. Yang Chen understood the intentions behind the Canghai Sect¡¯s actions. After all, the Canghai Sect¡¯s real enemies were only the Yuanshan Sect and Beishan Main City. They didn¡¯t take the so-called geniuses of the other six sects seriously. Since they didn¡¯t dare provoke the Beishan Main City, they naturally targeted the Yuanshan Sect. Even before entering the Secret Realm, they wanted to weaken their enemy¡¯s strength significantly, which would be pleasing to anyone. That was the purpose of the Canghai Sect. But if they really considered the Yuanshan Sect as an easy target, they were thinking too much. Yang Chen asked, ¡°The provocation started with Shao Changkong, so what exactly did he say during the initial provocation?¡± ¡°Shao Changkong said that all of our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s disciples are useless, and that none of our peers can be his match. Junior Sect Master, we absolutely cannot tolerate this!¡± The disciples clenched their teeth, their anger plain to see. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded, having more or less figured things out, and also formulated a counterattack plan. ¡°Two hundred Yuanshan Sect disciples, come with me to the Canghai Sect as guests!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand. Many of the disciples were full of vitality and quickly gathered, following closely behind Yang Chen. When it came to visiting the Canghai Sect, their blood was boiling. They had enough of the humiliation they suffered from the beginning, and now that Yang Chen was leading them to regain their dignity as the Junior Sect Master and their commander, how could they refuse? In an instant, a large contingent of people rushed towards the location where the Canghai Sect was stationed. Soon, the geniuses of the Canghai Sect also noticed Yang Chen and his group. ¡°It¡¯s the Yuanshan Sect.¡± ¡°Haha, what are the Yuanshan Sect people here for? Are they so angry that they want to fight again?¡± ¡°Fight? What are they going to use to fight? Haven¡¯t they been scared off? How dare they have the courage to fight against our Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses again? Do they not know that our Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses are a step above their Yuanshan Sect¡¯s?¡± ¡°Hehe, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect really are weak.¡± While the Yuanshan Sect was grieving, the Canghai Sect was rejoicing over their victory, naturally feeling elated. This was one of the benefits they gained from defeating the Yuanshan Sect, as it boosted their morale. Of course, as their morale increased, their eyes also grew more arrogant. They felt a sense of superiority, believing that the disciples of the Canghai Sect were far better than those of the Yuanshan Sect. This also made them completely dismissive when the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect arrived. They didn¡¯t take it seriously, feeling incredibly excited, thinking that the opportunity to show off themselves had come again. ¡°Oh, look who it is! It¡¯s the fellow disciples of the Yuanshan Sect! What wind brought you here?¡± ¡°Please sit down! Look at your angry faces, anger is bad for your health. If there¡¯s a problem, why not sit down and talk about it? Why be so angry?¡± ¡°Yeah, someone who doesn¡¯t know might think that the Yuanshan Sect is angry, while someone else might think that the Yuanshan Sect has no tolerance at all. They lost just a few rounds and got so angry?¡± Hearing these mocking words, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect were very angry. Their chests heaved with rage, unable to contain their fury. As for Yang Chen, he was much calmer. He watched the disciples of the Canghai Sect indifferently and said calmly, ¡°I am the Junior Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Oh, the Junior Sect Master, so what?¡± ¡°Haha, so it¡¯s the Junior Sect Master. Tsk tsk, what does that have to do with us?¡± Yang Chen saw their disdainful expressions, realizing that the Canghai Sect was doing it intentionally. He didn¡¯t believe these people were unaware of him, so he casually said, ¡°Enough, let¡¯s not waste words. I¡¯ll be straightforward. It¡¯s quite simple, actually. I, Yang Chen, will sit here today, and as long as any genius of my generation from the Canghai Sect can defeat me, I, Yang Chen, will offer up 5 million Spirit Stones and perform ten kowtows to your Canghai Sect right here today!¡± Since they were looking to regain their dignity, they had to have the momentum to do so. Indeed, there was no need for unnecessary words. Just get straight to the point. In an instant, the Canghai Sect disciples who were initially mocking them were completely stunned by Yang Chen¡¯s words. One sentence ¨C if anyone of my generation can defeat me, I will offer 5 million Spirit Stones! Yang Chen¡¯s intention couldn¡¯t be clearer. Among my generation, none of you in the Canghai Sect can be my opponent. Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Chapter 405: A Narrow Victory?_1 Chapter 408: Chapter 405: A Narrow Victory?_1 Translator: 549690339 This is repaying in kind, how Shao Changkong of Canghai Sect criticized our Yuanshan Sect, now we Yuanshan Sect, will pay it back to your Canghai Sect. So as not to make people think that Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t understand reciprocity. However, Yang Chen is more subtle. He doesn¡¯t say that none of the talents of your Canghai Sect are his opponents, but instead says who can defeat me will be rewarded with Spirit Stones! Otherwise, not giving anything to those who hang around, how can anyone be crazy enough to challenge you? If there¡¯s no challenge, how do we reclaim our reputation? As soon as Yang Chen¡¯s voice fell, not only was the Canghai Sect surprised, but other sects also heard Yang Chen¡¯s deliberately amplified voice. Yang Chen indeed didn¡¯t intend to hide it. On the contrary, he wanted everyone to know about his challenge to the Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses. It¡¯s more fun for everyone to see. Otherwise, how can it be called reciprocity? ¡°This Yang Chen is too confident, challenging all the geniuses of the Canghai Sect?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he afraid of being ganged up on?¡± ¡°That Shao Changkong is not a pushover either.¡± ¡°I think this Yang Chen seems to be a bit arrogant. Now that he¡¯s the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, he can¡¯t even touch the south, west, and north?¡± ¡°Hmph, just wait, pride comes before a fall.¡± For a time, the onlookers held different opinions and thoughts. As for the Canghai Sect, due to Yang Chen¡¯s provocation, after a brief silence, a commotion ensued. Quite a few fiery geniuses stood up unwillingly after hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, pointing at Yang Chen and shouting. ¡°Yang Chen, who the hell do you think you are?¡± ¡°Challenging our Canghai Sect, who do you think you are?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, I am Lu Yunxing of the Canghai Sect. I¡¯m nineteen years old this year and considered a genius of your generation. What do you say? Do you have the courage to compete?¡± Lu Yunxing squinted his eyes, stood out from the crowd, and shouted. He was eager to prove himself. For him, if he could defeat Yang Chen, it would mean he would be famous in one fell swoop. The situation of being surrounded by so many people today is quite rare. What has always bothered Lu Yunxing is that he missed the Genius Selection Competition this year because he turned eighteen. Hence, he wanted to make a name for himself and be admired, but lacked the opportunity. Now, the opportunity has come. He knew that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation during the Genius Selection Competition was at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Even if it¡¯s stronger now, it¡¯s not that much stronger. While his Martial Arts Cultivation is at the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer! He had also heard that Yang Chen had defeated many higher-level geniuses with his Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, but since he hadn¡¯t seen it, he naturally didn¡¯t take it to heart. He had quite a few hidden tricks up his sleeve and didn¡¯t feel that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities would work on him like they had before. This was the reason why he dared to stand up today. If he can defeat Yang Chen with his Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer Martial Arts Cultivation, he would become famous! ¡°Yang Chen, let me see how powerful you really are.¡± Lu Yunxing¡¯s eyes revealed an impatient look. He gritted his teeth and immediately rushed towards Yang Chen. Yang Chen glanced at Lu Yunxing¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer Martial Arts Cultivation, squinted his eyes, and with a wave of his hand, the electric light crisscrossed and turned into an Electric Dragon, rushing towards Lu Yunxing. ¡°Just a mere Electric Dragon, you must look down on me.¡± Lu Yunxing sneered, using his moves to try and dissolve Yang Chen¡¯s Electric Dragon. However, Lu Yunxing suddenly discovered that his moves seemed to be hitting a rock with an egg against this Electric Dragon. This made him resort to a ruthless move, sending out a flurry of flames to form a stalemate with Yang Chen¡¯s Electric Dragon. Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation did not show up. It¡¯s naturally impossible for him to show his Ling Wu Realm Peak strength that hurriedly. If he reveals it so soon, would the Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses still dare to fight him? If he only defeats a few little shrimps, how can he really embarrass the Canghai Sect? Therefore, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry to use his means, even this Electric Dragon was only slightly driven by the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin. Yang Chen leisurely controlled the Electric Dragon, creating an illusion of a hard fight against Lu Yunxing. ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°The Young Sect Master is having a hard time dealing with just one Lu Yunxing? Among the Canghai Sect, there are more than just one or two geniuses stronger than Lu Yunxing¡­¡± Many of the Yuanshan Sect geniuses who saw Yang Chen struggle to defeat Lu Yunxing had expressions that didn¡¯t look good. They initially thought that Yang Chen was very powerful, with his words at the beginning being so domineering, yet now he suddenly appeared so weak, making them feel a lack of confidence. However, for those several Half-step Yuan Martial Realm senior brothers who had witnessed Yang Chen¡¯s shots, it wasn¡¯t the case. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s hidden clumsiness, not even using one-tenth of his strength, they could more or less guess Yang Chen¡¯s purpose, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t say anything. In the end, it took about a cup of tea¡¯s time for Yang Chen to barely secure a narrow victory and defeated Lu Yunxing. Seeing that Yang Chen had a hard time beating Lu Yunxing, there was no lack of talents who wanted to make a name for themselves and rise to prominence by stepping on Yang Chen. For a time, many of those in the Canghai Sect who were initially hesitant saw this and those who were at least stronger than Lu Yunxing stood up, most of them being around eighteen to twenty years old. Although they couldn¡¯t participate in the Genius Selection Competition, they were considered to be in the same generation as Yang Chen, at least not against the rules. Most of these geniuses have martial arts cultivation around the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, consciously a bit stronger than Yang Chen. They stepped forward and challenged him one after another. Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse, engaging in fights against these geniuses once again. He Shangfeng, the Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect, was naturally present at the event for many of their geniuses to enter the Emperor¡¯s Treasure. In addition, He Qiushui and many other Elders were also there, just not showing themselves. At this moment, watching the geniuses and Yang Chen¡¯s fight, an Elder beside him couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Sect Leader, this Yang Chen is really asking for humiliation. It seems that after the Genius Selection Competition, his strength hasn¡¯t improved much. He even wants to show off by fighting our Canghai Sect geniuses. Does he even know his own weight?¡± ¡°Lu Yunxing is excellent, but not a first-rate genius. Yang Chen struggled to defeat him. When faced with first-rate geniuses, they will learn of the power of our Canghai Sect.¡± Hearing the words of these Elders, He Qiushui frowned and said nothing. Is it really as simple as what these Elders say? Did Yang Chen defeat Lu Yunxing only by a narrow margin? Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Chapter 406: Shao Changkong Takes Action_1 Chapter 409: Chapter 406: Shao Changkong Takes Action_1 Translator: 549690339 It wasn¡¯t that she had no feelings for her own Canghai Sect, or that she wanted to boost others ¡® morale while tarnishing her sect¡¯s prestige. It was just that the Yang Chen she knew wasn¡¯t the kind of person who would come forward to brag without confidence. She felt that if Yang Chen could say such things, it meant that he had the confidence to back it up. Moreover¡­ Comparatively, she hoped even more that Yang Chen could win and teach these Canghai Sect geniuses a lesson, making them realize that there are always stronger people and higher mountains beyond. He Qiushui sighed. When her senior brother He Yunxiao was leading the Canghai Sect, they were thriving. Although there was a significant gap between them and Beishan Main City, the geniuses of the Canghai Sect at that time didn¡¯t have such shortsightedness. However, the current Canghai Sect disciples were stubborn, arrogant, and self-absorbed, regarding no one as a match. This was not the Canghai Sect she wanted to see. He Qiushui thought to herself. Listening to the words of the Elders beside him, He Shangfeng touched his chin and said with a seemingly kind and harmless smile, ¡°This Yang Chen is still a bit too young and arrogant, which is not uncommon. It¡¯s not strange that this time he¡¯ll have a confrontation with our Canghai Sect; consider it a free lesson for him from our sect.¡± Although his words seemed calm, it seemed as if he was trying to educate a junior. However, the hint of mockery in his words couldn¡¯t be more obvious. He clearly didn¡¯t think that Yang Chen could gain any advantage and benefit from challenging the many geniuses of Canghai Sect. ¡°The Sect Leader is correct.¡± ¡°The Sect Leader¡¯s words are very reasonable.¡± Upon hearing He Shangfeng¡¯s words, these Elders were eager to flatter him. However, just after he finished his speech, The genius named Huang Feng, who challenged Yang Chen after Lu Yunxing, was defeated by Yang Chen after having an ¡®accidental victory¡¯. At that time, He Shangfeng, who was enjoying the flattery of the people around him, couldn¡¯t maintain his happy expression. He had confidently just said that the geniuses of the Canghai Sect would teach Yang Chen a free lesson, but Yang Chen had won in the blink of an eye. Although Yang Chen gained victory by chance, he ultimately won, and that was the fact! It felt just like being slapped in the face. As soon as he finished his speech, Yang Chen shut his mouth with his actions, telling him what a foolish thing he just said. Seeing their embarrassed Sect Leader, the Elders realized that they had slapped the wrong person, and quickly said, ¡°Sect Leader, Yang Chen merely won by chance against Huang Feng. There are still many more outstanding talents in our sect than Huang Feng.¡± ¡°Exactly, Sect Leader, let¡¯s just let Yang Chen be arrogant for a while. Soon, he will learn about the elite power of our Canghai Sect!¡± The words spoken, He Shangfeng¡¯s expression finally began to recover somewhat, and he said, ¡°I want to see what more tricks Yang Chen has up his sleeve!¡± He was curious to see what other tricks Yang Chen hadn¡¯t used yet. However¡­ Yang Chen only used one method. Indeed, when dealing with Lu Yunxing at the beginning, Yang Chen only used one Thunderbolt Style. And when he fought against Huang Feng, the method he used was still the same for the Thunderbolt Style. Now, as he faces another new genius from the Canghai Sect, he astonishingly continues with the same unwavering Thunderbolt Style. If no one knew better, they might think that Yang Chen only has this one method. However, during the Genius Selection Competition, many people were well aware that Yang Chen had more than just this method. Yet now, Yang Chen only has this one method¡ªwhich indicates that he hasn¡¯t even unleashed his real strength yet. Due to this¡­ He won! He won twice. He won three times. Until about half a day had passed, no one could defeat Yang Chen. Every time Yang Chen defeated an opponent, it was only a matter of luck, which made many people feel an illusion¡ªa sense of being able to defeat Yang Chen, but ultimately being defeated by him in the end! Even though He Shangfeng was foolish, he could see that Yang Chen¡¯s victories were not due to luck. This Yang Chen¡¯s strength far surpassed the geniuses of the Canghai Sect, so he deliberately played with them and slapped their faces! He could see it, but the young geniuses couldn¡¯t. Many people still thought that Yang Chen had only won by chance, but after a series of defeats against so many geniuses, they had no more to challenge Yang Chen. Seeing that no one came forward, Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Is the Canghai Sect really so incompetent? I, Yang Chen, am sitting here, allowing you numerous geniuses to challenge me in turn. I, Yang Chen, don¡¯t even have time to catch my breath, and yet you still can¡¯t win. Just how useless are the geniuses of the Canghai Sect?¡± In an instant, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect joined Yang Chen in shouting. The anger they felt just now was finally unleashed at this point. They had been holding back their rage for too long and had been waiting for this moment, waiting for Yang Chen to give them a chance. Now that the opportunity came, and they held the upper hand in the Yuanshan Sect, they didn¡¯t hesitate to say a few more words. The Canghai Sect disciples were utterly humiliated. They had just found a sense of superiority by bullying the Yuanshan Sect, but in the blink of an eye, they were being retaliated against. Moreover, Yang Chen was far more brutal than the Canghai Sect and had completely turned the tables by himself. They wondered if he was ever tired? What they didn¡¯t know was that Yang Chen had not yet exerted his true strength. He had simply used the Thunderbolt Style, which didn¡¯t consume much True Qi. Even now, he had consumed less than a single CD of his True Qi. Noticing the timing, Yang Chen slowly stood up, ¡°I heard that the most powerful genius in the same generation of the Canghai Sect is Shao Changkong. Just now, our senior and junior brothers said that there is no one in the same generation of the Yuanshan Sect who can compete with him. Now, I, Yang Chen, have come. Where is Shao Changkong? What, he doesn¡¯t have the courage to fight?¡± Things couldn¡¯t end well at this point. If the Canghai Sect bullied the Yuanshan Sect disciples ten times worse, Yang Chen would return it tenfold. Moreover, it could be considered reprisal against He Shangfeng for He Yunxiao¡¯s sake. ¡°Yeah, where is Shao Changkong of the Canghai Sect?¡± ¡°Haha, that coward Shao Changkong wouldn¡¯t dare to fight our Young Master.¡± ¡°Shao Changkong was quite good at boasting just now, saying that none of our same-generation Yuanshan Sect disciples are a match for him. What about now? Is he too scared to come out?¡± As the geniuses from Yuanshan Sect talked, a loud voice suddenly echoed, ¡°That¡¯s right, what I said still stands. In the same generation within the Yuanshan Sect, indeed, no one is a match for me, Shao Changkong!¡± Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: Chapter 407: Have You No Shame?_1 Chapter 410: Chapter 407: Have You No Shame?_1 Translator: 549690339 The one speaking was naturally Shao Changkong. At this moment, Shao Changkong¡¯s appearance attracted a lot of attention. For a time, those geniuses from the Canghai Sect seemed to have found their backbone and savior, and their eyes glowed as they looked at Shao Changkong. Their spirits all became invigorated. ¡°Shao Changkong has come out.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Shao Changkong. This kid dares to come out. Could it be that he has some assurance that he can deal with our Young Sect Master?¡± People from the Yuanshan Sect naturally harbored a lot of anger towards Shao Changkong, while people from the Canghai Sect appeared to worship him. As Shao Changkong appeared, the Canghai Sect was filled with continuous cheers, and Shao Changkong enjoyed the cheers very much. At first, he didn¡¯t appear in a hurry to compete with Yang Chen because he had a trace of fear for Yang Chen in his heart. Back when Yang Chen defeated the geniuses from Sun Star Region with his unparalleled strength, Yang Chen appeared to be unattainable in the eyes of countless geniuses. However, he had entered the eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm! Yang Chen, at most, was only at the seventh level of the Spirit Martial Realm, or even less. After all, how long had it been since the last Genius Selection Competition? He had entered the Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm because he was awarded Spirit Elixir Miraculous Medicine by the sect, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t have that kind of luck. With this in mind, plus the fact that Yang Chen had just won by a fluke, Shao Changkong believed that it shouldn¡¯t be difficult for him to defeat Yang Chen while suppressing Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation. So, he stepped forward. As long as he could defeat Yang Chen today, Shao Changkong would be able to establish his fame and wash away the shame and stains of being defeated by the Sun Star Region¡¯s geniuses last time. ¡°How foolish, they all can¡¯t wait to challenge Yang Chen one after another. In reality? Under the condition of Yang Chen¡¯s full True Qi, how can they possibly win if they challenge him? Unlike me, waiting until the end to appear. Humph, now that Yang Chen is no longer in his peak state, how much strength can he display?¡± Shao Changkong twisted his neck. This was also one of the reasons why he didn¡¯t appear in a hurry. At this moment, he was ready to erupt, full of confidence: ¡°Yang Chen, our Canghai Sect isn¡¯t where you can run wild. Now that I think you¡¯ve caused enough trouble, it¡¯s time to wrap things up.¡± With this, he spoke righteously, as if representing the side of justice, condemning Yang Chen. His words were so grandiose that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh with anger: ¡°Really? Then I¡¯d like to see how you, Shao Changkong, are going to represent the Canghai Sect to stop my wild behavior here. If you can¡¯t stop me, don¡¯t speak too soon.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, do you really think no one can control you?¡± As soon as Shao Changkong¡¯s words fell, his True Qi instantly transformed into waves of golden waves. These waves soared into the sky and swept directly towards Yang Chen. Shao Changkong was indeed a bit stronger than the other geniuses. However¡­ Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged. As far as he was concerned, there wasn¡¯t much difference between Shao Changkong and the other geniuses. With his current peak strength in the Spirit Martial Realm, wouldn¡¯t it be easy for him to deal with a few who were only at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm? ¡°Humph!¡± At the same time, He Shangfeng, who was hiding in the dark watching the fight, said in a gloomy tone, ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. So that¡¯s how it is. Yang Chen has actually reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm. How did he manage to do that? You guys don¡¯t have any news about this at all?¡± He didn¡¯t use Divine Soul Detection just now. It¡¯s also unavoidable that someone like him, a True Martial Realm powerhouse acting as an elder, would be ridiculed if he used Divine Soul Detection while the geniuses of his family were fighting Yang Chen and others noticed it. As a result, he didn¡¯t know how strong Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was. It wasn¡¯t until just now when he couldn¡¯t help but carefully detect Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation that he discovered Yang Chen had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm in one breath. With such strength¡­ What a joke, how could their Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses win against Yang Chen? One by one, they were all played by Yang Chen, including Shao Changkong. He was now watching Shao Changkong fighting ¡®equally matched¡¯ with Yang Chen, and he couldn¡¯t even show a hint of happiness. Why? Because he knew very well that it was a false image deliberately created by Yang Chen. As excited as Shao Changkong was, he didn¡¯t even realize that he was being completely led by the nose by Yang Chen. Yang Chen could defeat him anytime, but Yang Chen simply wasn¡¯t in a hurry. The key was that he couldn¡¯t warn Shao Changkong, as he didn¡¯t know how many Divine Soul Powers had gathered around him by now. If he warned them, and the Canghai Sect had no geniuses to participate in the competition, people would laugh their teeth off. ¡°Sect Leader¡­there is news of this, it¡¯s just that it arrived a little late. We don¡¯t know about it until now, and just found out that Yang Chen had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm when he was in Beishan Main City,¡± revealed one of the elders within the sect. ¡°Sect Leader, what should we do?¡± ¡°What can we do? The only way now is to let those old geniuses come out and fight Yang Chen when Shao Changkong loses. Yang Chen is at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, so let¡¯s find those under 40 years old who have reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm in our sect. Let Han Fang go, with him, I¡¯ll feel more at ease.¡± He Shangfeng always felt uneasy and instructed. Now, he had ordered the people below to use Divine Soul Sound Transmission to pass the message, regardless of whether he was laughed at. After all, it was better to fight without any dignity than not dare to fight at all. As long as they could win, losing a bit of dignity was no big deal. Just as He Shangfeng had predicted. In just the time it takes for a cup of tea, another fake image of a ¡®narrow victory¡¯ was born. Shao Changkong was forced to retreat by Yang Chen with a single blow, coughing up blood from his severe injuries and being charred by the Thunder Rush style, he retreated in terror to the crowd of Canghai Sect with a look of not daring to fight again. Yang Chen sneered, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Shao Changkong? Is that all you¡¯ve got? I thought the geniuses of your Canghai Sect would be very powerful, but it turns out they¡¯re just mediocre.¡± ¡°How is this possible? This, this is impossible.¡± Shao Changkong¡¯s eyes were wide open, and he felt like his loss was inexplicable. ¡°Who else is there in the Canghai Sect?¡± Yang Chen gripped the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, his demeanor cold and aggressive. Yes, he wanted to be aggressive. He was going to let the Canghai Sect taste what it was like to be humiliated, just as the Yuanshan Sect had been earlier! For a moment, there was more than just anger among the Canghai Sect members. Soon, a voice rang out, ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s the point of boasting so much? If you dare, why not go against the older generation of geniuses in our Canghai Sect? What¡¯s the point of bullying a few young kids?¡± Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Chapter 408: Display of Strength_1 Chapter 411: Chapter 408: Display of Strength_1 Translator: 549690339 The person speaking was naturally one of the older generation¡¯s geniuses from the Canghai sect. There were more than a dozen of them, the weakest being at the Ninth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, and the most powerful being at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, just like those from the Yuanshan Sect. When their Martial Arts Cultivation was released, the Yuanshan Sect geniuses were genuinely stunned. However, the geniuses of the Yuanshan Sect quickly reacted, each of them shouting, ¡°**** your Granny, you Canghai Sect still have any shame? Since the younger generation is no good, you send the older generation¡¯s geniuses. Hahaha, what a joke! How old is our Young Sect Master? How old are you older generation geniuses? How can you dare to say such things?¡± ¡°Yeah, where¡¯s your shame?¡± Not only were the people of the Yuanshan Sect unable to watch, but the people from other sects also began to point fingers at the Canghai Sect. That¡¯s right. Yang Chen expressly wanted to compete with the geniuses of the same generation. Such a comparison seemed arrogant, but in reality, there was no problem. Comparing geniuses of the same generation with each other was fair and just, and there was nothing to say. But now, the Canghai Sect has gone straight to this move, the younger generation not being enough, wants the older generation¡¯s geniuses to compete with Yang Chen, they¡¯ve really lost their face in doing so. ¡°Canghai Sect is really shameless, to have their older generation geniuses compete with Yang Chen, the new generation genius.¡± ¡°They are so many years apart in age. How can they have the nerve to say such things? If it were me, I would find a crack in the ground and hide.¡± The Canghai Sect was really in an awkward situation, but there was no other way. Since they had decided to be shameless, they had to continue being shameless. Several of the older generation geniuses pretended they hadn¡¯t heard the surrounding discussion and each said, ¡°What, your Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t dare? You¡¯re so cowardly!¡± The geniuses of Yuanshan Sect were obviously furious. Are you kidding? It¡¯s obvious that the Canghai Sect has lost their face, and then they say that Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t dare? Cowardly? There were a few hot-tempered ones who cursed and went straight to a fighting stance, rolling up their sleeves, ready for battle. It was at this time that Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no need to argue. You Canghai Sect want me to compete with the older generation of geniuses, right? Fine, I¡¯ll compete with the older generation of geniuses from your Canghai Sect.¡± Compete, compete to the end. And then leave the opponent speechless. Yang Chen had seen the shamelessness of the Canghai Sect. But this was just what he wanted. You are shameless, and I don¡¯t hate your shamelessness! ¡°Good, Yang Chen, you really have guts, haha.¡± The Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses laughed when they saw that Yang Chen agreed. Of course they were happy. The younger geniuses couldn¡¯t beat Yang Chen, but could they not fight him? They were kidding. As long as they could defeat Yang Chen, although it would be inglorious, it would also deflate Yang Chen¡¯s arrogance. At least today, their Canghai Sect¡¯s face would not be completely lost. As they spoke, a genius in his thirties from the Canghai Sect stepped forward. ¡°Let me see how capable you are, Yang Chen.¡± The man¡¯s voice rang out, his tone cold. ¡°It¡¯s the Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect!¡± ¡°They really don¡¯t want any face. They sent the Junior Sect Master to fight. How old is their Junior Sect Master, and how old is our Young Sect Master?¡± ¡°The Junior Sect Master of Canghai Sect is called Han Fang. His Martial Arts Cultivation is said to have reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, which is not ordinary at all.¡± ¡°Half-step Yuan Martial Realm? No, how can our Young Sect Master fight Han Fang? He was at the Sixth Level of Spirit Martial Realm when he participated in the Genius Selection Competition.¡± Many people have been stationed here at the entrance of the Secret Realm and were not aware of Yang Chen¡¯s performance when he reached the peak of the Ling Wu Realm. Seeing even their own people not confident in Yang Chen, Han Fang¡¯s expression at this moment also became confident. He had originally thought that Yang Chen had some tricks, but now it seemed Yang Chen was just a little guy at the sixth or seventh level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Facing an opponent like him, who was at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, Yang Chen would have to show his true nature! ¡°All right, no more nonsense. I¡¯m too lazy to talk. Let¡¯s begin.¡± Han Fang said abruptly as he made his move. As soon as he made his move, it was like a storm. His True Qi suddenly condensed into silk-like strands. ¡°True Qi turned into silk?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows. Turning True Qi into silk is a very vicious move and cultivation method. However, most people won¡¯t practice it because the process is too difficult. To condense True Qi into strands of silk, one after another, is like grinding an iron pillar into a needle, requiring great determination. This made Yang Chen admire Han Fang a little more, as it seemed that being the Junior Sect Master of Canghai Sect, Han Fang was indeed not an ordinary person. In that case, it was necessary for him to reveal his true strength when facing Han Fang. As the thought fell, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi was released. Boom. In an instant, Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak strength shocked the entire scene. ¡°What?!¡± ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°What is Yang Chen¡¯s aura? The peak of Spirit Martial Realm, how is that possible!¡± ¡°Yang Chen has reached the peak of Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age, this¡­¡± Many people didn¡¯t know. Even if Yang Chen had revealed his Martial Arts Cultivation in Beishan Main City, many sect branches had not yet sent this news to their respective sects, and even if they had, the people of the various major forces had already arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm. How could they know about Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation? At this moment, when they saw that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the astonishing peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, Han Fang was also sweating in shock. Fortunately, his Martial Arts Cultivation was still one level stronger than Yang Chen, which gradually calmed him down and he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, take my move.¡± At the same time, He Shangfeng was watching the battle and muttered to himself, ¡°Han Fang has already refined the Sea Art to perfection. The Sea Qi turned into silk is not bad, not bad at all. It is difficult to guard against this True Qi turning into silk strands. I don¡¯t believe Yang Chen can win relying on what? After all, he is only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, still a bit inexperienced compared to Han Fang. When he is defeated by the Canghai Sect¡¯s Junior Sect Master, heh heh!¡± ¡°Sect, Sect Leader¡­¡± At this moment, an Elder beside him suddenly spoke up with difficulty. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± He Shangfeng asked. ¡°Sect Leader, the people underneath just sent a message that, um, someone said that when Yang Chen was in Beishan Main City, he had a battle with Shao Ming, who had reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and eventually defeated Shao Ming, the older genius of Beishan Main City!¡± said the elder. Upon hearing this, He Shangfeng suddenly paused and then became furious, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say that earlier?¡± The Elder almost cried. He didn¡¯t know how strong Shao Ming was at first, he just thought it wasn¡¯t a big deal. But later he thought about it, Shao Ming, as the genius of Beishan Main City, couldn¡¯t be weak, right? That¡¯s why he hurriedly came to report. Now they were in trouble. Are you kidding me? Yang Chen had even defeated Shao Ming? Others might not know, but as someone who had lived for so many years, how could he not know how good Shao Ming was? Chapter 412 - Chapter 412: Chapter 409: A Mixture of Fish and Dragons_1 Chapter 412: Chapter 409: A Mixture of Fish and Dragons_1 Translator: 549690339 Shao Ming was already the top genius in the Beishan Main City, although not among the oldest ones under forty years old, he was almost one of the strongest under forty. His Canghai Sect, although one of the Three Hegemons like Beishan Main City, still had a gap in strength. At least, the level of his Junior Sect Master Han Fang was somewhat inferior compared to Shao Ming. Could Yang Chen defeat Han Fang? He Shangfeng¡¯s expression became increasingly embarrassed. What he didn¡¯t know was that the current Yang Chen was no longer comparable to the Yang Chen back then. Because the current Yang Chen was even stronger than the Yang Chen at that time! When Han Fang discovered that Yang Chen displayed the strength of the Ling Wu Realm Peak, he was shocked, but felt that Yang Chen could still be defeated. The onlookers around also thought that Yang Chen had little chance of winning. However, just a few dozen breaths later, those who had such thoughts couldn¡¯t help but swallow saliva, feeling how na?ve their original thoughts were. Because, after a round of fighting, Yang Chen changed his tactics and used three methods, one was the well-known Thunder Rush, the second was Demonic Fire, and the third was the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. With these three moves, even before the crowd had enough excitement, Han Fang had already been clearly and thoroughly defeated. This time, it was the most refreshing and unrestrained fight for Yang Chen from start to finish. From the very beginning, Yang Chen¡¯s opponents ranged from the weakest to the slightly stronger ones, and all of them took a lot of time, making people feel that there are endless possibilities against Yang Chen. However, it was only at this moment that everyone realized how wrong their thoughts were. Because, at this moment, everyone realized that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t brought out his true strength at all. You see, at the beginning, Yang Chen spent a lot of time dealing with small shrimp-like opponents and only needed a few dozen breaths to defeat a truly powerful character. Even fools could see that. ¡°It turns out that Yang Chen has been hanging Canghai Sect, making them think they can defeat him. In fact, Yang Chen¡¯s standards have long surpassed those geniuses of Canghai Sect. It¡¯s ridiculous that Canghai Sect still went to provoke Yuanshan Sect, trying to weaken the strength of Yuanshan Sect. Now look, they¡¯ve hit an iron plate.¡± ¡°Yeah, now Canghai Sect really can¡¯t steal chicken without losing rice.¡± ¡°The key is that Yang Chen is too bad, he has been hiding his strength from the beginning.¡± ¡°When people have the capital to hide, your level of strength cannot even be hidden, the strength of the Ling Wu Realm Peak is simply terrifying. How old is this Yang Chen, he looks only sixteen or seventeen years old, how is his Martial Arts Cultivation so terrifying, is this really a demon?¡± ¡°But if Canghai Sect doesn¡¯t provoke Yuanshan Sect, who can they provoke? The Six Powers in the front, Beishan Main City can¡¯t be offended, and the other three powers¡­ ¡± As people discussed, He Shangfeng was already angry to the point of exploding lungs, feeling deeply humiliated. Yang Chen, on the other hand, carried his hands behind his back, squinted his eyes, and looked at the many geniuses of Canghai Sect without the slightest anxiety, saying, ¡°I wonder if there are any among the Canghai Sect who are not convinced? You can come up and try it.¡± ¡°Yeah, where are the people from Canghai Sect? Weren¡¯t you guys very powerful at the beginning? Where are you now?¡± ¡°You guys don¡¯t even want faces, using the older generation of geniuses to compete with our Young Sect Master, and our Young Sect Master agreed to you. But now, you can¡¯t even send out a single person, haha. Canghai Sect is really a bunch of waste.¡± When the opportunity for revenge came, no one was stingy. However, Yang Chen still understood the principle of showing mercy to others. After cursing for about a cup of tea¡¯s time, Yang Chen saw that the disciples of Yuanshan Sect were mostly relieved, and then he led his people, swaying and swaying, back to the camp of Yuanshan Sect. This time, the disciples of Yuanshan Sect were all clapping their hands in admiration. With their eyes focused on Yang Chen, some female disciples tried to rush toward Yang Chen with reckless abandon, but were stopped by the elders who were their masters, fearing that they would do something irrational. Yang Chen¡¯s current focus was not on Canghai Sect. In fact, from the very beginning, he didn¡¯t care much about Canghai Sect, because deep down, he didn¡¯t think that the geniuses of Canghai Sect could pose any threat to him. What he cared about were the three mysterious forces outside the native territory of North Mountain County. He recognized one of the forces, which should be the Sun Star Region force if nothing went wrong, and the other two¡­ With the details in his thoughts, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°My senior and junior brothers, you arrived earlier, do you know what forces these three are?¡± These disciples scrambled to speak, which made Yang Chen a bit amused: ¡°Take turns, say it, senior sister, you can speak.¡± Yang Chen just pointed randomly, but for this female disciple, it seemed like an incomparable honor, making her face blossom with joy and excitement, ¡°I, I¡­ Young Sect Master, I¡¯m too excited. Anyway, these three forces are not native forces.¡± ¡°Oh? Is it really so?¡± Yang Chen carried his hands behind his back, without any surprise, he had some speculations. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s amiable attitude, the senior sister felt even more happy, and said excitedly, ¡°Yes, these three forces have only appeared recently. In fact, a month ago, at the entrance of this Secret Realm, there were more native forces from our North Mountain County. But as the opening of the Secret Realm approached, more and more unseen forces emerged.¡± ¡°What is the attitude of Beishan Main City towards this?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. ¡°What attitude can Beishan Main City have? Last time, the Sun Star Region humiliated their own geniuses in the Genius Selection Competition, and Beishan Main City chose to tolerate it. What else could they do? They made room for these three forces.¡± The senior sister said with resentment. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling helpless in his heart. He really couldn¡¯t have much hope for Beishan Main City. ¡°Have these three forces found any information?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°One of them is from Sun Star City, another one is from Luoyun Main City. As for the third, they are very mysterious, it seems that Sun Star City and Luoyun Main City are both somewhat in awe of them and dare not approach.¡± ¡°In addition to that, I feel that there are some other foreign forces, but they are not as high-profile as these three forces. The elders in the Sect said that they are probably some small forces from the Outer Regions, coming here to join the fun.¡± After hearing this, Yang Chen had a better understanding of the current situation. The complexity of the current situation really lived up to the saying- It was a mess of fish and dragons. It seemed that this Thousand Year Treasure was indeed not simple. At least, his identity as the Young Sect Master provided no advantage. Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Chapter 410: Zhang Xuelian is Generous_1 Chapter 413: Chapter 410: Zhang Xuelian is Generous_1 Translator: 549690339 Just as his senior sister was speaking, Yang Chen suddenly sensed something, and his gaze shifted, discovering that a group of three to five people had come from Yang Star City. The person leading this group was none other than the familiar Yuan San, wasn¡¯t it? However, what Yang Chen was most concerned about this time was not Yuan San, whom he had already seen and was familiar with. What he cared about was the new genius that Yuan San had brought this time. This genius looked to be only in his mid-twenties, but Yang Chen felt a strong sense of crisis from him. Although this young man was about the same age as Shao Ming, Yang Chen felt that he should be even better than Shao Ming. This made Yang Chen tense and quickly regained his composure. As the saying goes, a general must be ready to defend against possible attack and defend against water with earth. Yuan San and his group of subordinates had indeed come for his Yuan Mountain Gate. ¡°Senior Yuan, what brings you to our humble Yuan Mountain Gate? We are but a small force, hardly worthy of your attention,¡± Yang Chen said as he saw Yuan San approach. Yuan San had a face full of smiles, like he was bathed in the spring breeze. Yang Chen looked closely and couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was wrong; after all, he didn¡¯t think Yuan San¡¯s smile was without reason. But the Yuan Mountain Gate wouldn¡¯t be truly afraid of Yang Star City. Although the overall strength of Yuan Mountain Gate was certainly a lot weaker than that of Yang Star City and even weaker than that of Beishan Main City, Yang Chen still didn¡¯t believe that Yang Star City would take any irrational actions now that the Thousand-Year Treasure was about to begin. Although Mu Baisheng and other high-level members of Yuan Mountain Gate had not yet appeared, Yang Chen had already sensed that they were watching intently from the shadows and were simply not in a hurry to show themselves. Yuan San spoke slowly, ¡°They say that one should see a person in a new light after three days of separation, Yang Chen my friend, your grace remains unchanged.¡± ¡°Thank you for your praise, Senior Yuan,¡± Yang Chen replied slowly. ¡°Senior Yuan, we are not close friends with your Yuan Mountain Gate, so you can speak your mind directly. There¡¯s really no point in being so secretive.¡± Hearing this, Yuan San squinted his eyes, and seeing Yang Chen¡¯s straightforwardness, he simply stopped pretending and chuckled, ¡°Since young friend Yang Chen is so straightforward, very well, we from Yang Star City also have no need to hide. Last time, your fight with the geniuses of our Yang Star City was not very pleasant. I don¡¯t know if you would like to have another match with the geniuses of our Yang Star City this time?¡± As these words fell, the genius beside Yuan San slowly stepped forward. This genius had different eyes from the other geniuses; there was no arrogance in his eyes, but the self-confidence in his whole body was not hard to notice. As the young man appeared, he stood with his hands behind him in mid-air and said directly, ¡°Yang Chen, I heard that Cao Huai and a few little trash lost to you. They are just door-watchers of our Yang Star City. So, are you interested in playing with me?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, this is the top genius of our Yang Star City, Cao Zhi¡¯an.¡± Yuan San clicked his tongue and said, ¡°How about it, Yang Chen my friend, I¡¯m sure you must be very interested. In this battle, we don¡¯t want much from you; if you lose, just hand over the inner treasure key, that¡¯s all.¡± ¡°Why would I be interested?¡± Yang Chen answered decisively, without hesitation, and directly. It turned out that Yuan San came to find him for that treasure key. Naturally, this matter couldn¡¯t be hidden from anyone, and everyone knew that he possessed the treasure key. And the treasure key involved the inner treasures, so naturally, no one wouldn¡¯t want it. But Yang Chen also answered very decisively, why would I be interested? Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Cao Zhi¡¯an sneered sarcastically, ¡°So, the young master of Yuan Mountain Gate is such a coward.¡± As his words fell, Cao Zhi¡¯an released the aura of the Origin Martial Realm. As the Qi spread out, the surrounding disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate were all startled. ¡°It¡¯s the Origin Martial Realm!¡± ¡°This genius from Yang Star City is such a Demon, how old is he, and he has already reached the Origin Martial Realm?¡± ¡°So strong, the aura of the Origin Martial Realm is so strong.¡± ¡°Enough, stop talking. Besides saying that others are many times better, what else can you, Yang Star City, bring out? Senior Yuan, did the geniuses of Yang Star City who fought me last time not make me happy? I¡¯m telling you, I enjoyed defeating those geniuses from Yang Star City last time, and it was thrilling. Why should I fight again with you?¡± Yang Chen shrugged. He really had no reason to fight with Cao Zhi¡¯an. Did you think I just wanted to fight with anyone? Feeling that it wasn¡¯t enough, Yang Chen¡¯s tone hardened, ¡°And besides, Senior Yuan, you open your mouth and ask for the treasure key. If I lose, I have to hand over the treasure key; if I win, what can I get? In this losing deal, do you think I¡¯m stupid or you are?¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an and Yuan San had some more words to say, but upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Yuan San¡¯s face suddenly became ugly and he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t you just want Spirit Stones? If you win, I¡¯ll give you five million Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Are you teasing me?¡± Yang Chen looked at Yuan San, not even bothering to call him senior anymore. ¡°You!¡± Yuan San angrily pointed at Yang Chen. ¡°Are you or not teasing me?¡± Yang Chen repeated. Yuan San, furious and embarrassed, yelled, ¡°Kid, what do you mean?¡± ¡°What do I mean? Are you joking with me?¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Five million Spirit Stones? Do you want to exchange my treasure key for this? Hahaha, do you believe that even if the price is ten times higher, as long as I sell it, a crowd of people would come to buy it? Who do you think you are, trying to give alms to a beggar?¡± As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, the disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate on the side couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. So refreshing. Yang Chen¡¯s words were really enjoyable. Yuan San gritted his teeth, ¡°Fine, fifty million, Yang Chen, dare you or not?¡± ¡°Senior Yuan, it¡¯s really difficult for me to call you senior now. Are you stupid or just stingy to this extent? I said ten times the price, and you still think your fifty million is a big deal? I¡¯ll give you fifty million now, can you come up with a treasure key? You have as many as I give you, I¡¯ll give you several sets of fifty million.¡± Yang Chen extended his hand, ¡°Senior Yuan, can you bring out the treasure key?¡± ¡°Exactly, can you guys bring it out? Take our young master¡¯s hard-earned treasure key, like it¡¯s nothing?¡± ¡°Really, giving alms to a beggar?¡± ¡°Who are these people?¡± This was the reason why Yang Chen acknowledged Zhang Xuelian. Why did he say that this woman was generous? Because she gave him an invaluable treasure right off the bat! This was just the first level of prohibition, and once he entered the Origin Martial Realm, breaking through the second level of prohibition, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t even imagine what was inside the second level. Chapter 414 - Chapter 414: Chapter 411: I Want to Challenge Sun Star City_1 Chapter 414: Chapter 411: I Want to Challenge Sun Star City_1 Translator: 549690339 Yuan San and Cao Zhi¡¯an were now truly infuriated, their anger boiling due to Yang Chen¡¯s words, as well as Yuan Shanmen¡¯s heated refutations. They were left with nothing to say. Where could they get their hands on a treasure key? Even if they did, were they stupid to sell it for 50 million Spirit Stones? ¡°Yang Chen, just name your price and cut the nonsense,¡± Yuan San could only speak through gritted teeth at this point. Yang Chen waved his hand dismissively: ¡°Elder Yuan, you can think about it yourself. If you cannot come up with something of equivalent value, then I really have nothing I want to compare with your Sun Star City. It¡¯s too tiring.¡± ¡°Bastard!¡± Yuan San was on the verge of exploding. If it weren¡¯t for the treaties between major powers, and the fact that North Mountain County was a Demonic Beast Borderland, he would have already taken Sun Star City and wiped out Yuan Shanmen in a fit of rage. However, it seemed as if Yang Chen had grasped these intricacies perfectly, allowing him to be infuriated without being able to do anything about the situation. As Yuan San¡¯s rage intensified, Cao Zhi¡¯an on the side could barely handle it. He pointed at Yang Chen and said coldly: ¡°Yang Chen, why bother with so much nonsense? I think you¡¯re just too scared.¡± Yang Chen laughed. He was quite amused, and his tone suddenly became icy cold: ¡°Your name is Cao Zhi¡¯an? Great, since you say I¡¯m scared, let me tell you what it means to be scared. I don¡¯t even mind your Sun Star City sending someone from my generation to fight me, but do you think I¡¯m so stupid that I would repeatedly let you take advantage of me? Cao Zhi¡¯an, you¡¯re twenty-five or twenty-six years old, a full ten years older than me, Yang Chen. Why should I suffer such a disadvantage?¡± In all honesty, if it came down to a fight, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t really be scared of Cao Zhi¡¯an with all the hidden cards he had up his sleeve. However, those cards were to be used when he entered the Treasure Secret Realm, not now. If he used them now, he wouldn¡¯t have anything left for later. ¡°You¡¯re saying I¡¯m scared? Then let me tell you what it means to be scared. Right now, I, Yang Chen, challenge all the geniuses of your Sun Star City who are in the same generation as me. I¡¯ll just sit right here. If any genius under the age of twenty from your Sun Star City can defeat me, I¡¯ll hand over this treasure key at any time.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate at all: ¡°Elder Yuan, I¡¯m asking you if you dare or not. I can let all the geniuses from your Sun Star City under the age of twenty come and fight me one by one. As long as you dare, I¡¯ll accompany you at any time!¡± Yuan San¡¯s face was tense, and he was unable to say a word. Meanwhile, the geniuses of Yuan Shanmen became even more excited and fired up by Yang Chen¡¯s words, and they immediately pointed at Yuan San and shouted, ¡°Do you dare?¡± ¡°Do you dare?¡± Their thunderous voices resounded, boosting the momentum of Yuan Shanmen. There was a moment of silence. Yuan San did not dare to accept the challenge. If Yang Chen could really be dealt with by geniuses of the same generation, why would he have brought Cao Zhi¡¯an along? Seeing the mix of rage on Cao Zhi¡¯an and Yuan San¡¯s faces, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind adding fuel to the fire: ¡°You call me a coward, so I¡¯m offering you another option. As long as you, Cao Zhi¡¯an, suppress your Martial Arts Cultivation to the same level as mine, then fine, I, Yang Chen, will compare with you. If I win, I don¡¯t want much, just 50 million Spirit Stones. If I lose, I¡¯ll immediately hand over the treasure and Spirit Stones! With your Origin Martial Realm cultivation level coming to deal with a Spirit Martial Realm like me, Cao Zhi¡¯an, you¡¯re truly imposing.¡± Yang Chen did not feel that it would be difficult to deal with an opponent who had the same level of cultivation as him. As Cao Zhi¡¯an watched Yang Chen provoke him in this way, he could no longer contain himself and was about to confront Yang Chen head-on. But soon Yuan San stepped in, stopping him: ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Elder Yuan, this can¡¯t be right,¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an protested loudly. Yuan San did not bother explaining more and dragged Cao Zhi¡¯an away with him. He was worried that if Cao Zhi¡¯an really agreed to Yang Chen¡¯s terms, others might not see it, but he was old and had a high level of vision. How could he not see through it? If Cao Zhi¡¯an lowered his cultivation level, he might not have much chance of winning against Yang Chen. At the very least, he was not absolutely sure that Cao Zhi¡¯an could easily crush a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm with his Ling Wu Realm Peak Cultivation Level! ¡°Elder Yuan, our goal is the Treasure Key. Now you¡¯re leaving without even seeing the shadow of the Treasure Key. How can this be?¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an insisted, unwilling to give up yet. ¡°Zhi¡¯an, it¡¯s not that simple. The reason why I challenged Yang Chen just now was just to try my luck. Why do you think the other forces in Luo Yun¡¯s Main City are so calm? They didn¡¯t mention anything about the treasure key. Why is that?¡± Yuan San said solemnly. Only then did Cao Zhi¡¯an recall that the Treasure Key was so precious, yet it seemed that only they had come to snatch it. The other forces had remained silent on the matter. ¡°Elder Yuan, why is that?¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yuan San whispered: ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? The treasure is divided into the inner and outer areas. This entrance leads to the outer area. It is so vast that it is impossible to know how long it would take to enter the inner area. Over such a long period, do you think Yang Chen will keep this Treasure Key safe? Once everyone enters, they all have a chance.¡± ¡°So, you mean that Yang Chen holding the Treasure Key now is actually not a good thing?¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an suddenly realized. ¡°Without the strength, what¡¯s the use of having the key?¡± Yuan San stood there with his hands behind his back and sneered, ¡°After we enter the secret realm, it¡¯s not too late to settle the score with him!¡± ¡°I understand. When the time comes, I will show him my full capabilities,¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an cracked his neck. As Yuan San left with a crestfallen expression, the disciples within the Yuan Shanmen laughed heartily. At the same time, Yang Chen received a sound transmission from M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and arrived at the location of the sect¡¯s high-level members, which was not far from where the disciples were, but the disciples were unaware of this. M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and the others were not here to enter the Treasure Secret Realm, as they couldn¡¯t get in either. They stayed here just in case any problems arose with their junior disciples. Although they hadn¡¯t stepped in earlier, if Yang Chen had really suffered a setback, they would not hesitate to intervene. Yang Chen was well aware of these details. At this moment, when he arrived at the mountain pass where M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and others were, he saw some unfamiliar faces among them and immediately greeted them: ¡°Junior Yang Chen pays his respects to the Sect Leader and all the seniors of the sect.¡± In addition to M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, Yang Chen saw several unfamiliar faces. The cultivation levels and Qi of these strangers were all impressive, and with Yang Chen¡¯s keen eye, he naturally recognized that these elders held high positions within the Yuan Shanmen. M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng also noticed Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity and chuckled, ¡°Yang Chen, I guess you¡¯re not aware of some things since you just joined Yuan Shanmen. You haven¡¯t met these guys before, so let me introduce them to you. These three are our Yuan Shanmen¡¯s Supreme Elders! Just like me, they¡¯ve all reached the True Martial Realm.¡± Chapter 415 - Chapter 415: Chapter 412: A Man Has No Guilt, but Carrying a Jade Has Its Crimes_1 Chapter 415: Chapter 412: A Man Has No Guilt, but Carrying a Jade Has Its Crimes_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen suddenly realized in an instant. It turned out to be the Supreme Elders. As for his position as the Young Sect Master, if anyone within the Yuan Mountain Gate had a higher status than him, it would only be the Sect Leader and the Supreme Elders. Other positions were either similar to his or slightly inferior to him. Yang Chen was very clear about these Supreme Elders. Within the Yuan Mountain Gate, Mu Baisheng was not the only one at the True Martial Realm level. These three Supreme Elders were most likely similar to Steward Feng and Steward Xu of Beishan Main City, having reached the first and second levels of the True Martial Realm. They were at the early stage of the True Martial Realm and not outstanding. Even so, the True Martial Realm strength of these three elders was genuine, and Yang Chen did not take it lightly. He immediately said, ¡°Yang Chen greets the three Supreme Elders.¡± ¡°Well, Yang Chen, we, the elders, have witnessed your recent actions. They were impressive and refreshing. You have fully demonstrated the prestige of our Yuan Mountain Gate. That¡¯s how it should be. The Sun Star City doesn¡¯t have the courage to act recklessly in our North Mountain County!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, I hate those spineless people in Beishan Main City. They see the power of outside forces and become submissive like grandsons, always agreeing to what others want to do. It¡¯s really laughable.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, your actions just now were beautiful. They made our old bones very happy. Hahaha!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng also nodded secretly, clearly having the same satisfied attitude towards Yang Chen as these Supreme Elders. Yang Chen, however, remained unruffled and modest: ¡°The Elders are too kind. But I wonder, why did the Sect Leader specifically call me here?¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s still related to your Treasure Key,¡± Mu Baisheng rubbed his eyebrows, somewhat headache-ridden, ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t think it would be so serious, but now it seems that I didn¡¯t consider enough from the beginning. The matter of the Thousand Year Treasure involves a wide range of factions, not only the Sun Star Region but also other factions from Luo Yun County and others.¡± ¡°This treasure hunt is a mix of dragons and fish, and no one can guarantee what kind of top geniuses will appear.¡± Mu Baisheng frowned, ¡°Yang Chen, although your strength is strong and you should have no problem entering normally, the key is that you have the Treasure Key in your hand. Once you enter the treasure, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll attract the attention of many people.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, I have already thought about this. As a junior, I already have a sense of measure.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly. After encountering Yuan San, he had already thought about it. He didn¡¯t know how many people were secretly watching him. If he entered the Secret Realm, many people would probably target him. Unfortunately, it wasn¡¯t that easy. Yang Chen already had his own plan. ¡°Oh? What¡¯s your plan?¡± Mu Baisheng asked curiously. Yang Chen lowered his voice and recounted his plan in detail. Time passed like this, and one day and one night later. Many senior experts from various sects who were secretly stationed at the entrance of the Secret Realm had already detected something amiss. ¡°The entrance to the Secret Realm is about to open.¡± ¡°The power is dissipating, and the prohibition of this entrance will soon be gone.¡± These seniors concluded and gave instructions one by one. As the Sect Leader of Yuan Mountain Gate, Yang Chen was naturally the first to receive this news. He immediately passed the news down, and in an instant, thousands of disciples from Yuan Mountain Gate and other sect forces were ready to rush into the Secret Realm as soon as the entrance opened. The discerning eyes of these seniors were still reliable. After discovering that the prohibition was about to disappear, in less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, there was a sudden loud noise, like thunder on a clear day. Boom. Immediately after, the forces from the Sun Star Region and North Mountain County at the front shouted, ¡°The entrance to the Secret Realm is open!¡± In an instant, the front forces rushed through the entrance to the Secret Realm like headless flies, not bothering to figure out what was inside the Secret Realm. Yang Chen and the disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate also entered the Secret Realm without hesitation. The entrance to the Secret Realm was large enough that even with thousands of people, they vanished in the blink of an eye, like fish entering an ocean, leaving no trace. At first, nothing unpleasant happened. However, when the Six Sects entered, some unpleasant incidents occurred. People then noticed that there was still an invisible prohibition on the entrance to the Secret Realm. All the martial arts geniuses who lacked cultivation were rejected without exception! ¡°How is that possible? My martial arts cultivation has reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, which can be considered a genius, but I was bounced back.¡± ¡°I am not convinced!¡± This was not an isolated case. What was strange about the prohibition was that some martial artists who were only at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm and young in age were able to enter the Secret Realm. However, some who had reached the third or fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm but were slightly older were all rejected. Some senior members of various sects who tried to take advantage also attempted to enter the Treasure Secret Realm. However, obviously, the results were the same: they were all bounced back and couldn¡¯t enter. And the arrangement of the prohibition was the same as before, it couldn¡¯t be broken. In this way, after about a double-hour, hundreds of thousands of people outside had disappeared into the Secret Realm in the blink of an eye. At the same time, Yang Chen and the many disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate entered the Secret Realm. Upon entering the Secret Realm, all the genius disciples couldn¡¯t help but focus their eyes on Yang Chen. They obviously regarded Yang Chen as the backbone. Even those who were initially unconvinced of Yang Chen now unconsciously regarded him as the leader. However, Yang Chen sighed helplessly and shook his head, ¡°My dear senior and junior brothers, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to accompany you on this journey through the Secret Realm.¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, this¡­¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter, ¡°I have the Treasure Key on me. I don¡¯t know how many forces will target me because of it. If I continue to move forward with you, one or two forces might not be a problem, but when they join together, as long as I am with you, one day they¡¯ll harm you all!¡± For a moment, these senior and junior brothers fell silent. Yang Chen was right. The strength of Yuan Mountain Gate in this Secret Realm trip was not the top-notch power. Even if it was the top-notch power, how about facing two of them? Yang Chen carried the Treasure Key, which inevitably attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Chapter 413: Have the Guts to Chase Me_1 Chapter 416: Chapter 413: Have the Guts to Chase Me_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Young Sect Master, wouldn¡¯t it be even more dangerous if you don¡¯t join us?¡± ¡°Yeah, Young Sect Master, what are you going to do?¡± ¡°Young Sect Master, if you¡¯re with us, at least we can take care of each other.¡± Seeing that these disciples were worried about him, Yang Chen felt somewhat warm inside. As the Yuan Mountain Sect Junior Sect Master, it was worth it for him to stand up for the sect multiple times. He said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me, those people can¡¯t harm me easily.¡± It was his confidence. Indeed, harming Yang Chen was not such a simple matter. With that in mind, Yang Chen looked at Wu Ming, the one he had fought against at the beginning. ¡°Junior Sect Master.¡± Wu Ming was now completely convinced by Yang Chen and had nothing more to say. If he was a bit unconvinced by his defeat by Yang Chen at first, it disappeared when he saw Yang Chen fighting against Canghai Sect and shaking the Zhen Yang Starlord City. What he¡¯d done was something Wu Ming couldn¡¯t have done. If he still had no self-awareness, then he¡¯d be really stupid. Seeing Wu Ming¡¯s sincere submission, Yang Chen felt relieved. He slowly said, ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, my departure is also out of necessity. I already discussed the matter with the Sect Leader. If I leave, Senior Brother Wu Ming, you will temporarily replace me as the leader of Yuan Mountain Sect in this secret realm treasure expedition.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Wu Ming agreed immediately. Before Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, Wu Ming already had quite a good reputation within Yuan Mountain Sect. Coupled with his strength, there was no question about it. Therefore, everyone had no objection to having Wu Ming take charge after Yang Chen¡¯s departure. That was also why Yang Chen chose him. Now, with his hands on his back, he slowly said, ¡°Wu Ming, these treasures are given by the Sect Leader and several Supreme Elders. They have the ability to save many disciples of Yuan Mountain Sect from peril. Keep them close and guard them carefully. Don¡¯t use them unless absolutely necessary.¡± Wu Ming nodded heavily without any hesitation. After these words, Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any more time and turned around to leave. Just before leaving, Yang Chen let out a hearty laugh, ¡°For those who want to take the key from me, Yang Chen, come and chase me if you have the guts, hahaha!¡± As these words fell, Yang Chen disappeared instantly. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s actions, many Yuan Mountain Sect disciples were deeply moved. Yang Chen¡¯s simple, loud laugh upon leaving was actually to tell those who wanted to target him that he, Yang Chen, was no longer with the Yuan Mountain Sect. In the future, don¡¯t trouble Yuan Mountain Sect for the treasure key. In doing so, he removed the worries of these geniuses of the sect, but he could have sneaked away quietly, using the sect¡¯s disciples as a shield and exposing his whereabouts instead. With this exposure, Yang Chen instantly became a target. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°This Yang Chen is really bold. He¡¯s so arrogant as soon as he enters. Does he think this is still the outside world? Hmph, chase him! Let this kid know that being high-profile can be lethal.¡± ¡°Catch up with Yang Chen, take his life, and get the key from him.¡± In an instant, different forces were all targeting Yang Chen at the same time. However, when they tried to catch up, they found that Yang Chen had already disappeared without a trace. Where could they find him? Indeed, Yang Chen had exposed his whereabouts, but he dared to do so because he was confident that he would escape. The moment he left, he used his Lightning Movement Technique. With the progress he attained in his closed-door training, his Lightning Movement Technique could barely be activated at the second layer. The second layer of the Lightning Movement Technique was faster than the first. As soon as he activated it, the geniuses could only just start chasing after him when he had completely disappeared. Like this, about half a day later, a secluded valley in the secret realm appeared to have a young man in his mid-twenties emerging. The young man yawned and lazily walked out of the valley. This man was none other than a disguised Yang Chen. ¡°That was really tough.¡± Yang Chen shook his head in frustration. ¡°These various forces have all focused on me. It¡¯s easy for me to escape from the half-step Yuan Martial Realm geniuses, but the key is those Origin Martial Realm geniuses, which have really wasted a lot of my time.¡± Throughout the escape, he seemed calm and managed to lose his pursuers quickly with his Lightning Movement Technique. In reality, only Yang Chen knew that he had only shaken off the surface pursuit while the real geniuses were still on his tail. What shocked Yang Chen was the number of real geniuses in this secret realm trip. At least among those who chased after him just now, there were even geniuses at the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer, as discovered by his Rainbow spy. Origin Martial Realm Third Layer¡­ Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel. Although they were certainly in their thirties, reaching the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer at that age was much stronger than the geniuses produced by Beishan Main City. Even Sun Star City couldn¡¯t achieve this level. Fortunately, Yang Chen had many tricks up his sleeve. After many twists and turns, he finally shook off all the tails behind him. After doing so, he entered a secluded valley and immediately disguised himself. After completely changing his appearance, he finally emerged from the valley. This was a necessary measure. With his ability, he could have handled a normal Origin Martial Realm opponent, but facing those at the second and third layer would be difficult for him. Moreover, since these people were all intent on attacking him, he had to disguise himself, otherwise, it would be like giving his life away. After thinking about it, Yang Chen took two steps and looked up. ¡°Speaking of which, I really didn¡¯t have the time to appreciate this secret realm just now. Now that I look at it, I wonder if this place is naturally formed or artificially created¡­¡± Yang Chen was a bit dumbfounded. Because the secret realm was so much like a second world, with the fierce sun in the sky, and flowing water, high peaks, and even the wind and drizzle on the ground, it was hard to believe that this was a secret realm. ¡°It¡¯s unlikely to be natural because it wouldn¡¯t be that regular. But if it¡¯s man-made¡­ Tiandu Emperor¡¯s divine power back then might not have been as simple as everyone thought.¡± Yang Chen said to himself, ¡°No wonder the other forces are going crazy to explore the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor!¡± According to the Rainbow, the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor was actually just the Treasure Palace, which meant it was man-made. Yang Chen was amazed, and he sighed. ¡°It looks like I need to think of a way to increase my Martial Arts Cultivation. If I don¡¯t reach the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, it won¡¯t be easy to compete and win against the many geniuses here. Always hiding in disguise like this is not my style!¡± Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Chapter 414: It’s Settled_1 Chapter 417: Chapter 414: It¡¯s Settled_1 Translator: 549690339 However, at present, disguise was a necessary action, and reaching the half-step Origin Martial Realm was not easily accomplished; Yang Chen was not in a hurry. At the moment, the most important thing was to figure out the Treasure Secret Realm, which was of paramount importance. He was now in the outer area of the Treasure Secret Realm, which was too vast to be divided. As for the inner area, few people probably knew about it. After all, the treasure opened only once every thousand years. Up until now, it had only been opened once, and the various major forces, even if they wanted to, were unable to know where the inner treasure was. Therefore, Yang Chen was not in a hurry to search for the inner area. He had two keys in his hand and was not afraid of someone stealing them. So, Yang Chen leisurely wandered around the space for about two days. During these two days, Yang Chen had not been idle; he had been hiding in the dark, observing the situation in various places and understanding the Secret Realm. The vastness of the Secret Realm was indeed difficult to predict. Even the divine soul power of the True Martial Realm of the Rainbow Fish Clan could detect only a fraction of the area. Of course, the number of people entering was no small amount, with hundreds of thousands of geniuses fighting in the Treasure Secret Realm, which was not to be underestimated. Therefore, these few days, Yang Chen had seen nothing but the self-inflicted killings of the geniuses. Either they met alone, or they clashed with each other without agreement. Or two forces clashed, and both sides had grievances left unresolved, so they fought against each other until one side was dead. The mantis catches the cicada while the oriole lurks behind. Some people reap the benefits of being a fisherman, while others are tragically killed. These scenes were endlessly staged inside the Treasure Secret Realm. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh helplessly. Only on the third day did he come across a lively scene. ¡°What a strong True Qi fluctuation ahead? Are two more factions fighting?¡± Yang Chen was extremely curious and hastened towards the front of the True Qi fluctuation. However, within a short time, Yang Chen arrived at the scene. When he arrived, Yang Chen was extremely surprised. Because before him was a group of people engaged in battle with a demonic beast. Yes, a demonic beast. In this secret realm left behind by the Tiandu Emperor, there were countless demonic beasts. In the past few days, Yang Chen had seen no shortage of them. However, most of them had a strength of around the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s fourth or fifth layer and posed no great threat. Besides, there was little of value to be found on them, so only small sects and schools hunted them. It must be said that there were still many treasures in the secret realm created by the Tiandu Emperor, at least those spiritual flowers, strange grasses, and demonic beasts could not be found in the outside world. Like the outside world, demonic beasts were not rare, but they could not be slaughtered by humans like in the Secret Realm. Because in the outside world, many demonic beasts were hiding, and some demonic beasts, like the Fire Spirit Beast Group, were united and not easily attacked by ordinary human forces. However, these things were of little value and significance to Yang Chen, so he had been hiding in the dark and not taking any action. But when he arrived here, Yang Chen changed his mind. ¡°It is said that enemies are fated to meet. Hehe, it seems I really have a deep connection with Sun Star City. It¡¯s true that Sun Star City is ambitious, as they found a demonic beast at the Origin Martial Realm as soon as they arrived.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. He saw a group of geniuses from Sun Star City besieging a gigantic beast, which was at least seventy to eighty feet tall. This demonic beast had the appearance of a cow and was fighting desperately against the geniuses of Sun Star City. For a time, many geniuses of Sun Star City perished under the horns of this cow-shaped beast. ¡°Is this a mountain barbarian bull?¡± Yang Chen recognized the type of demonic beast and then asked, ¡°Caihong, how powerful is the mountain barbarian bull?¡± ¡°It is a first layer Origin Martial Realm demonic beast, but its strength is much stronger than that of a human of the same level.¡± Caihong replied. Yang Chen stroked his chin: ¡°In that case, this mountain barbarian bull will not last long under the siege of Sun Star City.¡± This was not surprising. How many people were there in Sun Star City? The leader was Cao Zhi¡¯an, along with two other geniuses whom Yang Chen couldn¡¯t recognize. These two geniuses appeared to be older than Cao Zhi¡¯an, and their martial arts aura was even stronger than his; they were clearly the geniuses of Sun Star City from the thirty-year-old generation, with a martial arts cultivation level that seemed to have reached the second layer of the Origin Martial Realm or even higher. Under the leadership of these three, along with the other geniuses of Sun Star City, they formed a besieging situation. No matter how strong the defense of the mountain barbarian bull was, it couldn¡¯t withstand it for long. ¡°Young Master, something¡¯s wrong,¡± Caihong suddenly blurted out. This surprised Yang Chen, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Caihong blinked, ¡°How interesting. My divine soul detected something, silently infiltrating the crowd in Sun Star City. Guess what? The real target of Sun Star City seems to be something else, not the mountain barbarian bull. They seem to have discovered some other secret¡­ ¡± ¡°What secret?¡± Yang Chen was surprised. ¡°Please listen to me, Young Master¡­¡± At the same time, the group of geniuses from Sun Star City was still fighting the mountain barbarian bull. ¡°This mountain barbarian bull is really powerful. Senior Brother Wang, we need to finish off this clumsy beast quickly. Otherwise, once the injured Dragon Pattern Leopard recovers in the cave, it will be difficult for us to catch it with its speed. Although this place is hidden, our fighting noises may attract others, and it would be easy for things to go wrong if they intervene,¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an urged. The person named Wang was a genius with a cultivation level of the third layer in the Origin Martial Realm and was in charge of Sun Star City¡¯s team. At this moment, he was fighting while saying coldly, ¡°I know, but this mountain barbarian bull is about to die, so it¡¯s going through a desperate counterattack. It¡¯s hard to kill and we can¡¯t be careless. Hmph, I really miscalculated. I never thought that the Dragon Pattern Leopard would have another demonic beast willing to die to protect it.¡± ¡°As for accidents? Hmph, what could happen? I don¡¯t believe that anyone dares to fight with our Sun Star City when we¡¯re hunting demonic beasts!¡± Wang Yulong twisted his neck and licked his lips, his words full of absolute confidence. However, he didn¡¯t know that when they were discussing the issue in Yang Star City, their conversation had been heard clearly by Caihong in Yang Chen¡¯s Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, who then relayed their conversation to Yang Chen without any omissions. This left Yang Chen speechless and pleasantly surprised, ¡°Caihong, you have really done a great job this time. A wounded Dragon Pattern Leopard? Hahaha, what a heavenly blessing! I might not feel justified in snatching things from others, but I¡¯ll have no qualms about that of Yang Star City. Hehe, I, Yang Chen, can¡¯t help but feel obliged to rob them!¡± Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Chapter 415: Killing the Dragon Pattern Leopard_1 Chapter 418: Chapter 415: Killing the Dragon Pattern Leopard_1 Translator: 549690339 With Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Realm, even though it can¡¯t compare with those True Martial Realm old monsters, before it reaches the Yuanwu Realm¡¯s fifth layer, moving with ease is not difficult. This has caused Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul to rampage through the genius group in Sun Star City without anyone discovering anything. The cause of the matter is like this. Although Sun Star City hasn¡¯t entered the Secret Realm, they must have a slight understanding of the situation inside. This is beyond Yang Chen¡¯s expectation because he thought that everyone¡¯s understanding of the Secret Realm is zero. However, thinking about it now, with the treasure of Emperor Tiandu being coveted by countless forces in their dreams, how could they not have some special means? Even if they can¡¯t detect anything in the inner area, everyone should know more or less about the periphery. And this Dragon Pattern Leopard is exactly what Sun Star City has discovered. For some unknown reason, the forces of Sun Star City entered the Secret Realm, didn¡¯t chase Yang Chen, and went straight for the Dragon Pattern Leopard instead. On the second day, the forces of Sun Star City used special means to seriously injure the Dragon Pattern Leopard. Unfortunately, as a cheetah, the leopard is famous for its speed. Despite its severe injuries, it still managed to escape the many geniuses of Sun Star City. But Sun Star City¡¯s goal this time is the Dragon Pattern Leopard, how could they not calculate this? With ample preparation and losing track several times, they still found the lair where the leopard was recovering and planned to put the leopard in a deadly situation once and for all. However, who would have thought that the change would happen here? No one knew that the Dragon Pattern Leopard had a Mountain Barbarian Bull as a helper, and that the bull is extremely loyal to the leopard. Even facing the siege of so many geniuses and running out of strength, it still wanted to protect the entrance of the cave and shed its last drop of blood for the leopard. Yang Chen stared at the not-so-large cave guarded by the desperately fighting Mountain Barbarian Bull. After understanding the whole situation, it would be a lie to say he wasn¡¯t tempted. Joking¡­ This is a Dragon Pattern Leopard. The key of the Dragon Pattern Leopard is not the leopard itself, but the words ¡°Dragon Pattern.¡± The Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s ancestor is a hybrid of dragons and leopards, containing dragon bloodline within its body. For Yang Chen, this has more of a use for alchemy. However, Yang Chen, this time, does not plan to use this benefit on himself, but on the Golden Claw Python. Although the dragon bloodline contains impurities, for the Golden Claw Python, which also has the potential of a dragon bloodline, it is undoubtedly a great supplement. As long as the essence blood of the Dragon Pattern Leopard is refined, the strength of the Golden Claw Python will absolutely increase greatly, and it will leap from a demonic python to a new species. ¡°Brother Python, your good fortune is here,¡± Yang Chen said through sound transmission. Inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, the Golden Claw Python was also restless upon hearing about the Dragon Pattern Leopard. It is much smarter than the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and knows that the bloodline of the Dragon Pattern Leopard has strong additional capabilities for itself. Yang Chen did not rush to make a move, but he was waiting for an opportunity. It¡¯s not so easy to snatch something from Sun Star City. Apart from that, his cultivation time is too short, which makes it difficult for him to solve even Cao Zhi¡¯an, let alone two old-generation geniuses who are even better than Cao Zhi¡¯an. If they are found, there will be a desperate fleeing. But since Yang Chen has decided, how could he give up easily? At this moment, he whispered, ¡°Brother Bull, please hold on a little longer.¡± As the words fell, Yang Chen shouted in a low voice. ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, start!¡± In an instant, his speed reached its maximum, and he sneaked into the cave like a wisp of smoke.Upon entering the cave, Yang Chen only took a few breaths to explore before suddenly seeing the Dragon Pattern Leopard licking its wound, with its injuries recovering at an astonishing speed. The leopard was about ten meters in size, with a pair of eyes shining eerily bright in the pitch-black cave. At this moment, seeing Yang Chen, the Dragon Pattern Leopard let out an angry roar. Its fierce fangs were bared and claws outstretched, and its murderous aura was already spreading. ¡°Martial Arts Cultivation at the Second Layer of the Yuanwu Realm.¡± Yang Chen gasped in astonishment. What a powerful Dragon Pattern Leopard! Added to that is the dragon bloodline, it seemed that the people of Sun Star City had really spent a lot of time dealing with it. Others had so many helpers, but he didn¡¯t. If he really encountered a Dragon Pattern Leopard in its heyday, he would have to run away right then. But now it was different. Although the leopard¡¯s injuries had somewhat recovered, it was still far from its peak state. This resolute thought made him speak without delay, ¡°Bear Elder One, you two come out. Bear Elder Two, wait at the entrance of the cave, Bear Elder One, flank me. Brother Python, you come out too, give me a hand, keep an eye on this Dragon Pattern Leopard, as it is known for its cunning and fierce viciousness! ¡°Rainbow, prepare some Divine Soul Power for your Fishpeople Tribe.¡± ¡°Young Master, no problem.¡± In an instant, Yang Chen summoned his strongest forces. The Demonic Python and the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings all emerged, ready to fight. Since his mind was set on this, Yang Chen had nothing more to say to the Dragon Pattern Leopard, and directly launched his killer moves, intending to use his strength in the Spirit Martial Realm to annihilate this Yuanwu Realm Second Layer Dragon Pattern Leopard. ¡°Crackling!¡± In just a moment of breath, Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style swept away. Then, without another word, his Demonic Fire and Starfire rolled out, attacking the Dragon Pattern Leopard. The Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s human-like look of shock was exposed, as it never expected Yang Chen to use such Strange Fire. It had to retreat continuously because, despite its martial arts cultivation at the Yuanwu Realm, it didn¡¯t dare to resist the corrosive ability of the Starfire, as it sensed danger from the Strange Fire. The lightning-fast speed of the Dragon Pattern Leopard was giving Yang Chen headaches. However, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t alone, as he waved his hand and said, ¡°Brother Python, help me entangle this Dragon Pattern Leopard and limit its range of motion in the cave!¡± If on the outside, Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire and Starfire might not be able to handle the Dragon Pattern Leopard so easily, but the cave was only so big. The Leopard couldn¡¯t unleash its full speed, and with the Demonic Python restricting its movement, the Dragon Pattern Leopard was cornered and couldn¡¯t escape from the Demon Fire and Starfire in the blink of an eye. However, Yang Chen had underestimated the leopard¡¯s speed. The Dragon Pattern Leopard detected the danger just in time and darted out of the cave in an instant, not caring about the possible pursuers from Sun Star City. Yet, this scene was already anticipated by Yang Chen. He shouted, ¡°Elder Bear Two, stop him!¡± The second brother of the Bear family was assigned this task by Yang Chen, and wouldn¡¯t let the Dragon Pattern Leopard escape. He spread his massive body to block the leopard in place, rendering it unable to flee despite baring its fangs and claws. At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire and Starfire attacked simultaneously! Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Chapter 416: Frustration and Defeat_1 Chapter 419: Chapter 416: Frustration and Defeat_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Dragon Patterned Leopard, just accept your fate.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire and Demonic Fire collided, swallowing up the Dragon Patterned Leopard. The Dragon Patterned Leopard let out a miserable scream, still trying to resist Yang Chen¡¯s dual fires. However, it couldn¡¯t even withstand the Demonic Fire, let alone the Starfire. On top of that, the Dragon Patterned Leopard was already injured, so its struggle looked extremely weak. Before long, the Dragon Patterned Leopard wailed and Yang Chen struck it with his Thunderbolt Style, smashing the leopard¡¯s body. Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to let the Starfire corrode the Dragon Patterned Leopard too much, as its body was a treasure. The best approach was to use the Thunderbolt Style to kill the leopard while it was being corroded by the Starfire. Although the corpse would be damaged, it would only be partially ruined. At this moment, the Thunderbolt Style descended and the Dragon Patterned Leopard lost its life, its body lying in a pool of blood. Upon seeing this, Yang Chen scanned the surroundings with his senses and discovered that the Mountain Barbaric Bulls outside the cave were still engaging in a fierce battle with the people of Sun Star City and hadn¡¯t noticed the current situation. Yang Chen knew time was of the essence. It would be easy to deal with the corpse, but the blood was the key. Since collecting the blood was time-consuming and troublesome, Yang Chen immediately commanded, ¡°Brother Python, start refining the blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard now. The faster, the better!¡± The Golden Claw Python also knew the importance of this matter and didn¡¯t dare to procrastinate. It quickly coiled its body and rapidly refined the Dragon Patterned Leopard¡¯s blood. The refining process began swiftly. As the essence blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard entered its body, Yang Chen soon noticed the changes in the Golden Claw Python. The changes were obvious. The Golden Claw Python¡¯s strength was rapidly escalating, and its Martial Arts Cultivation was quickly improving. It even reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak, the same level as Yang Chen. Moreover, it didn¡¯t stop there ¡ªthe Golden Claw Python broke through to the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm shortly after reaching the Ling Wu Realm Peak! The python¡¯s strength was still increasing. It was worth mentioning that the Golden Claw Python¡¯s body was growing longer and longer, from just over a dozen meters to several dozen meters! This length was astonishing. ¡°Has it mutated from an ordinary Demonic Python to a Giant Python?¡± Yang Chen wondered. He knew that the Golden Claw Python¡¯s ultimate growth trajectory was towards a dragon. However, the Golden Claw Python could not transform into a dragon all at once. With each improvement in its Martial Arts Cultivation, it would evolve into a new species. And now, the Golden Claw Python had evolved from an ordinary python into a Giant Python! But the evolution process hadn¡¯t been completed yet. Yang Chen speculated that when the Golden Claw Python entered the Yuan Martial Realm, the evolution process would finally be completed. Just as the evolution process was about to end, Yang Chen suddenly realized: ¡°Oh no, the Mountain Barbaric Bulls can¡¯t hold on any longer! The people from Sun Star City are coming.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel worried. Initially, in order to provide the best growth opportunity for the Golden Claw Python, Yang Chen didn¡¯t let it enter the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Although the environment in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space could accommodate Demonic Beasts, there was still a significant difference from the outside world in terms of Spiritual Energy. However, he no longer had time to consider these factors now. Fortunately, the Golden Claw Python¡¯s evolution was almost complete, so entering the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space wouldn¡¯t cause any major issues. Yang Chen promptly ordered, ¡°Rainbow, quickly take Brother Python into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, you go in as well!¡± In the blink of an eye, several Demonic Beasts disappeared into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, and Yang Chen, not daring to hesitate, directly flew out of the cave. The moment he flew out, Yang Chen activated the Lightning Movement Technique and charged in a certain direction. This scene was clearly observed by the forces of Sun Star City, which were waiting to enter the cave. Wang Yulong, the number-one man of Sun Star City, had planned to take the Dragon Patterned Leopard¡¯s corpse for himself. Seeing someone jump out of the cave with lightning speed, he couldn¡¯t help but realize something was wrong. He quickly entered the cave to take a look, only to find it empty. There wasn¡¯t even a trace of the Dragon Patterned Leopard. He immediately roared, ¡°Chase! Chase them!¡± Wang Yulong was going crazy. This Dragon Patterned Leopard was their assigned task, and he didn¡¯t dare to keep it for himself. This leopard belonged to the higher-ups of Sun Star City. But what now? The Dragon Patterned Leopard was almost within his grasp, yet it had been snatched away. Driven by his anger, Wang Yulong unleashed his peak speed and chased after Yang Chen. ¡°A mere Ling Wu Realm Peak kid dares to ruin Sun Star City¡¯s plans. Boy, you¡¯ll pay for this with your life.¡± Wang Yulong, furious and frustrated, even burned his essence blood to catch up to Yang Chen. His speed was indeed faster than Yang Chen¡¯s Second Layer of Lightning Movement Technique. Yang Chen was suddenly surprised and hesitated, ¡°Such incredible speed!¡± He still underestimated the strength of Wang Yulong, who was at the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer. Wang Yulong¡¯s speed was indeed faster, especially since he was now burning his essence blood to chase Yang Chen. ¡°Damn, if this continues, I¡¯ll be caught by Wang Yulong sooner or later. While I can¡¯t defeat him, I can still save myself. However, once the reinforcements from Sun Star City arrive, I¡¯ll be in real trouble.¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth. Wang Yulong was completely mad at this point. Meanwhile, Yang Chen was trying to think of all the possible solutions in his mind. Just as he was pondering, there was movement within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space from the Golden Claw Python. When the Golden Claw Python sensed the change, it immediately transmitted a message: ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m honored to report that after refining the essence blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard, my strength has reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer.¡± ¡°You reached the Origin Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen was momentarily stunned, then immediately overjoyed. The Golden Claw Python surely had the potential to become a true dragon. If it were any other Demonic Beast, refining the blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard definitely wouldn¡¯t yield such astonishing growth. But for the Golden Claw Python, it was possible. After it refined the blood, its strength reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, just a little behind the Dragon Patterned Leopard¡¯s previous strength. The Golden Claw Python noticed Yang Chen¡¯s crisis at this moment and suggested, ¡°Young Master, let me out now. This genius from Sun Star City is fast, but I¡¯m confident that I can outrun them.¡± ¡°You¡¯re confident?¡± Yang Chen asked, astonished. ¡°Yes.¡± The Golden Claw Python responded confidently. Yang Chen certainly didn¡¯t doubt the Golden Claw Python¡¯s words; he was just surprised. At the same time, Yang Chen released the Origin Martial Realm Golden Claw Python from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: Chapter 417: The Giant Python Becomes a Ran_1 Chapter 420: Chapter 417: The Giant Python Becomes a Ran_1 Translator: 549690339 In an instant, the golden-claw python¡¯s tens of feet long body stretched out, resembling a gigantic forest path. This golden-claw python was different from ordinary humans, who could fly immediately upon reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, but the python couldn¡¯t, even if it reached the Origin Martial Realm. However, its inability to fly did not prevent the golden-claw python from displaying its speed. As it landed in the forest, the golden-claw python¡¯s body turned a corner at lightning speed. In the blink of an eye, it had already rushed an unknown distance. Wang Yulong, who had been chasing behind Yang Chen believing he had no way to escape, was left dumbfounded. He couldn¡¯t react to the sudden change of events. This whole process only took a few breaths. When Yang Chen summoned the golden-claw python, his speed changed drastically within a few breaths. From initially being about to be caught, he soon became evenly matched with Wang Yulong and eventually created a significant distance between them. Now, looking at Yang Chen riding the golden-claw python, where was there any trace of him? He had completely disappeared. This was no joke. Wang Yulong had given up chasing, unable to find any sign or even sense Yang Chen¡¯s Qi. With no way to pursue, he could only abandon his hopes. ¡°Senior Brother Wang!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Wang!¡± Soon, many of the geniuses from Sun Star City caught up. Seeing Wang Yulong standing there in silence, they couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior Brother Wang, who was that person just now?¡± ¡°Senior Brother Wang, where is that person now?¡± ¡°That kid stole the Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s corpse. We must catch him and crush him into pieces! How dare he steal something from our Sun Star City, it¡¯s like digging his own grave!¡± Wang Yulong, already fuming with rage, couldn¡¯t stay calm after hearing those words, and roared, ¡°How would I know where he is?¡± This was the most humiliating part. If they could see the person¡¯s face clearly, at least they would have a clue. But now, not even the person¡¯s face had been seen, how could they investigate? Thinking of the traces left by zero-zero-three, Wang Yulong shouted, ¡°Search for any Spirit Martial Realm Peak martial artist, capture and interrogate them immediately. If there¡¯s anything suspicious, kill and search their bodies, no hesitation or talking. Also, if any python-like demonic beasts are found, capture them too. If we don¡¯t find that person, we¡¯ll all face punishment when we return.¡± Upon thinking of the brutal punishment, the group of geniuses shuddered and began searching for clues swiftly. What Sun Star City had done was now unrelated to Yang Chen. Currently, he was perched atop the demonic python¡¯s head, having escaped Wang Yulong¡¯s sight and reached an unknown plain. This vast area was home to many demonic beasts, but they all fled upon sensing the terrifying aura of the python, not daring to stay. There was no other way; the demonic python¡¯s martial arts cultivation alone was quite intimidating, and the Origin Martial Realm level beasts had to admit that within the Secret Realm, it was an effective deterrent. Yang Chen asked the python to stop and began to tally his spoils from this encounter: the corpse of the Dragon Pattern Leopard. Although the most valuable essence blood of the Dragon Pattern Leopard had been refined by the python, it was undeniable that the leopard¡¯s corpse was also a rare treasure. ¡°This Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s body has been washed by its bloodline, making its flesh and skin far superior to ordinary demonic beast corpses. Using its flesh and skin as the main ingredient, I can concoct a perfect fourth-grade pill called the Dragon Pattern Pill.¡± Yang Chen clucked his tongue in admiration. What is the Dragon Pattern Pill? The Dragon Pattern Pill was a kind of elixir that could help strengthen True Qi mutation, most suitable for Spirit Martial Realm users. Because when the martial artist of the Spirit Martial Realm enters the Origin Martial Realm, the massive increase in True Qi was almost akin to mutation. Simply put, with the Dragon Pattern Pill, Yang Chen was confident he could make a breakthrough to Half-step Yuan Martial Realm in a short period of time. Unfortunately, he was still missing a main ingredient for the pill: the Yellow Spirit Grass. ¡°Only one main ingredient called Yellow Spirit Grass is left. Such a pity. This Yellow Spirit Grass is also a precious item. If I can find it and refine the Dragon Pattern Pill, I can reach the Half-step Origin Martial Realm. With my current means, I¡¯ll have confidence in battling even a master of the Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Second Layer.¡± Yang Chen murmured. If it were a normal Origin Martial Realm, even the Third Layer, he would not be afraid. But the opponents he faced were no ordinary Yuan Martial Realm, but rather a group of geniuses. Thinking of this, Yang Chen sighed in frustration, carefully putting away the corpse of the Dragon Pattern Leopard and then looking at the demonic python, ¡°Brother Python, I¡¯ve been calling you Brother Python but haven¡¯t given you a proper name yet. Now that you¡¯ve transformed from an ordinary demonic python into a giant python, and in the future you might evolve into another species, I can¡¯t always call you Brother Python.¡± The Golden Claw Python hissed and said with a nasal tone, ¡°Young Master, just let you name me. But I¡¯m curious, what will I evolve into after evolving from a common demonic python to a giant python?¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that giant pythons become Ran. If you evolve further, you can no longer be called a python, but a Ran,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Transforming into a Jiao is becoming a Ran. Brother Python, if your cultivation reaches True Martial Realm, you can evolve into a Ran. When you reach the Earth Martial Realm, you can become a Jiao!¡± ¡°What if I reach Heaven Martial Realm?¡± The Golden Claw Python was filled with anticipation, trembling with excitement. Yang Chen smiled, ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, a Jiao turns into a dragon. Brother Python, even if you can¡¯t fully transform into a dragon when you reach Heaven Martial Realm, becoming half a dragon shouldn¡¯t be a problem. As for the specifics, I can¡¯t explain it clearly, as there isn¡¯t much record of it in historical ancient books.¡± Perhaps someone had succeeded in cultivating a golden-claw python into a true dragon in ancient times, but there was no record of it in ancient books, so Yang Chen was not very clear about the python¡¯s growth process. For now, the only thing to do was take things one step at a time. The Golden Claw Python had already completed its first transformation and looked forward to the future, eagerly wanting to undergo the second transformation. Yang Chen pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°Brother Python, I just realized that your claws have begun to turn gold after evolving into a giant python. How about we name you Golden Claw?¡± ¡°Golden Claw!¡± The Golden Claw Python grunted, ¡°This name is true to my nature. Young Master, I, old python, have no objections.¡± ¡°Good, from now on I will call you Brother Jin,¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily. Chapter 421 - Chapter 421: Chapter 418: Birth of Relics_1 Chapter 421: Chapter 418: Birth of Relics_1 Translator: 549690339 As he moved forward, Yang Chen had basically gotten away from the people of Sun Star City. He put the Golden Claw back into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space and changed his appearance again. Although the people of Sun Star City hadn¡¯t seen his true face, it was still better to be cautious. In any case, now that Yang Chen had the Golden Claw of Yuan Martial Realm to help him, his chances of survival in the Secret Realm had increased significantly. At least when he encountered some powerful opponents, he would have an extra trump card. Just like that, he continued moving forward, and gradually, Yang Chen began to notice that there were more martial artists around him. These young martial artists appeared to be heading in the same direction, which puzzled Yang Chen. Hiding in the shadows, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder. ¡°Young Master, they¡¯re indeed heading in the same direction.¡± Rainbow¡¯s divine soul detection confirmed: ¡°And there are many of them.¡± Yang Chen nodded: ¡°It seems like something interesting is happening, let¡¯s go join them.¡± As he spoke, his divine soul expanded, getting a clear understanding of the situation around him. There were many martial artists here, some in groups, representing major powers, and some loose cultivators. Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to bother asking those major powers and instead approached a loose cultivator. ¡°Brother, please wait.¡± When Yang Chen appeared, he approached a young man about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, smiling amiably. The man, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, turned his head, his face filled with caution: ¡°Brother, do we know each other?¡± Yang Chen now appeared to be a 22 or 23-year-old young man. Under the Face Changing Technique, his appearance was ordinary, the kind that would be forgotten when placed in a crowd. It was not surprising that the man in front of him was puzzled. Yang Chen clasped his hands together and smiled: ¡°Brother, I¡¯m just curious and wanted to ask, why are so many martial artists heading in the same direction? Has something big happened up ahead?¡± When Yan Haiming saw Yang Chen¡¯s unremarkable appearance, he lost interest and didn¡¯t intend to socialize much. After hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, he decided not to answer, waving his hand to reject him directly. However, before he could even raise his hand, Yang Chen suddenly exuded the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, shocking the loose cultivator in front of him. But in an instant, Yan Haiming abandoned his idea of rejection and laughed: ¡°Brother, may I know your name?¡± Yang Chen saw the significant change in Yan Haiming¡¯s attitude and was not surprised. As a loose cultivator, Yan Haiming had reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level at over twenty years old, and could be considered an extraordinary genius. However, during this expedition to the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure Palace, his Martial Arts Cultivation didn¡¯t seem too dazzling, as there were just too many geniuses here. So Yan Haiming was well aware of what a loose cultivator should provoke and what not to provoke. Yang Chen cleverly grasped this fine line. He suppressed his Martial Arts Cultivation to be at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, only one level higher than Yan Haiming, which was enough to make Yan Haiming respect him.This was a difficult balance to control.If he was too much stronger than Yan Haiming, it would make him fearful.If he was weaker than Yan Haiming, Yan Haiming would probably not bother answering his questions.¡±I am Yang Feng!¡± Yang Chen made up a name at random.Yang Chen¡¯s display not only made Yan Haiming not belittle him but also not neglect him. He repeatedly said, ¡°So it¡¯s Brother Yang Feng. I have admired you for a long time. Brother Yang Feng, with such Martial Arts Cultivation at such a young age, I really envy you. By the way, Brother Yang, do you know about the incident that happened two days ago?¡± ¡°What happened two days ago?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yan Haiming couldn¡¯t help but exclaim: ¡°I just found out about this myself. You guess what, two days ago, Luoyun Main City somehow discovered a Ruins Palace and wanted to monopolize it? Guess what happened? The Ruins Palace turned out to be not something that their Luoyun Main City could monopolize at all.¡± ¡°Just after Luoyun Main City started to explore the palace, it emerged from the ground, attracting the attention of several forces.¡± ¡°Then what happened?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yan Haiming said, ¡°Then it became obvious. Luoyun Main City couldn¡¯t have it all to themselves, and as the news spread, various major forces gradually came here, giving us loose cultivators a chance to get involved.¡± ¡°What treasures are in this Ruins Palace? Do you know, Brother Yan?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yan Haiming didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of hiding anything. After all, this wasn¡¯t a very secretive matter. He said, ¡°The major powers don¡¯t know yet.¡± ¡°Even after two days, the major powers still don¡¯t know what¡¯s in the Ruins Palace?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. ¡°Brother Yang Feng, you don¡¯t know. This Ruins Palace is not ordinary. Although the Ruins Palace has emerged, you have to go up the Heavenly Ladder to reach it. The key lies in this Heavenly Ladder. I heard that it¡¯s so wide that it can accommodate tens of thousands of people with no problem. But it¡¯s like climbing to the sky with every step, trying to climb up this ladder to reach the Ruins Palace is just too difficult.¡± Yan Haiming lamented. ¡°Heavenly Ladder?¡± Yang Chen was startled. Yan Haiming also became interested: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s the Heavenly Ladder. The key lies in this. Why do we loose cultivators have a chance to take advantage? Normally, they wouldn¡¯t let us get involved in their good fortunes. They would keep us away, and if we dared to intervene, we would die.¡± ¡°But this time it¡¯s different. Those major powers have also hit a wall, and now they want everyone to be treated equally in this Ruins Palace. Everyone has to go through this Heavenly Ladder, and Brother Yang may not know that climbing this ladder doesn¡¯t depend on your cultivation.¡± ¡°How so?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously. Yan Haiming said immediately, ¡°Because there are four ladders leading to the Ruins Palace!¡± ¡°Four ladders?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback. ¡°Yes, the first one is for those from the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm to the Fourth Level. The second one is for those from the Spiritual Martial Realm¡¯s Fifth Layer to the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. The third one is for those from the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm to the Fourth Level, and the fourth one is for those from the Yuanwu Realm¡¯s Fifth Layer to the Half-step True Martial Realm.¡± Yan Haiming sighed heavily. ¡°However, everyone is the same. The difficulty of the Heavenly Ladders is the same. The difficulty of the Yuan Martial Realm¡¯s Ladder is no different from that of the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s Ladder. Up until now, I haven¡¯t heard of anyone who has successfully walked the Heavenly Ladder and reached the Ruins Palace above it!¡± ¡°Hasn¡¯t anyone been able to walk the Heavenly Ladder successfully so far?¡± Yang Chen was somewhat shocked. ¡°That¡¯s right, not a single one has succeeded. But it¡¯s hard to say, I haven¡¯t seen it for myself. I¡¯ve only heard about it from others.¡± Yan Haiming looked around and laughed: ¡°By the way¡­ Brother Yang Feng, I don¡¯t know if you¡¯re interested in going to this Ruins Palace together?¡± Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: Chapter 419: Let’s Observe Slowly First_1 Chapter 422: Chapter 419: Let¡¯s Observe Slowly First_1 Translator: 549690339 When seeing Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level, Yan Haiming couldn¡¯t help but feel tempted. Many loose cultivators form alliances to band together and fight against major powers, seeking benefits for their fellow cultivators. Even if they can¡¯t gain any advantages, it would at least ensure their safety. But for martial artists like him, they were in an awkward position. It was because his Martial Arts Cultivation Level was simply not attractive to those alliances formed by loose cultivators. It¡¯s not that Yan Haiming¡¯s talent was inferior, but rather, he was too young. In fact, being able to reach the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level in his early twenties was not comparable to the top geniuses of the Major Sects, but there was no problem with being a distinguished figure among the loose cultivators. However, his issue was that he was too young. The forces formed by the loose cultivators were more interested in some people in their thirties with stronger Martial Arts Cultivation. This also resulted in Yan Haiming, until now, remaining solitary and always overlooked by others to form an alliance with him. Now, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level was one level higher than his. If they could pair up, it would be a win-win situation for him. Yang Chen, of course, understood Yan Haiming¡¯s intentions and laughed, ¡°If Brother Yan is interested, I¡¯m happy to accompany you! By traveling together like this, we would have each other¡¯s back.¡± ¡°Great, Brother Yang, please!¡± Yan Haiming couldn¡¯t help but grin happily when he heard Yang Chen¡¯s agreement and hurriedly spoke. And so, Yang Chen and Yan Haiming went straight to the Ruins Palace together. Upon arriving, Yang Chen saw the number of people gathered at the Ruins Palace as it is now. There was a sea of people, densely packed, and there were at least tens of thousands. Of course, tens of thousands of people were not a lot; for the entire Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure Secret Realm, tens of thousands were just a small part. Just as Yan Haiming said, by scanning around, Yang Chen could see those four long staircases. These staircases were at an angle, leading to the high altitude, and looking up, there was a rundown palace in the sky. Above this palace, two ancient characters were clearly visible. Ordinary people couldn¡¯t recognize these characters, but Yang Chen could. ¡°Heavenly Palace!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. The creator of the Ruins Palace was really bold, directly naming their palace as the Heavenly Palace. As for the ancient characters, they were not too old, but rather just a different writing system from the current one. Ancient characters were studied at the beginning of human history and were used by both humans and demonic beasts alike. But as time went on, people fought against the heavens and the earth, and ancient characters gradually lost their usefulness. Eventually, ancient characters were replaced by the current writing system and became obsolete. Of course, there were still many older generations who liked ancient characters, and the creator of the Heavenly Palace was one such person. ¡°Four Heavenly Ladders leading straight to the Heavenly Palace, I wonder what lies at the top.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but wonder. Yan Haiming suddenly said, ¡°Brother Yang Feng, look! There are so many people on the Heavenly Ladder of the Origin Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look at what Yan Haiming was saying. It was just as Yan Haiming said. There were four Heavenly Ladders, each for different cultivation stages. And the ladder for cultivators between Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and Fourth Level had gathered more than a hundred people. This number was already astonishing. Yang Chen was also slightly surprised. These more than a hundred people did not represent the entire Heavenly Capital Great Emperor Secret Realm Trip. Even so, there were already more than a hundred masters at or above the Yuan Martial Realm. This made Yang Chen secretly gasp, it seemed that the strength of this Heavenly Capital Great Emperor Secret Realm Trip was not as simple as it appeared on the surface. Yang Chen didn¡¯t think that the forces from Sun Star City, Luo Yun Main City, and several other forces could bring so many young geniuses at the Yuan Martial Realm. Moreover, the key point was not even these geniuses. It was¡­ Yang Chen took a deep breath, and as he turned his gaze, he found that there were actually two people on the ladder between the Yuan Wu Realm Fifth Layer and the Half-step True Martial Realm. This genuinely shocked Yang Chen. He had originally thought that there was no possibility of anyone stepping foot on this fourth Heavenly Ladder. But looking at it now, there were actually two people on this ladder. These two people, a man and a woman. What caught Yang Chen¡¯s attention the most was the woman, dressed in white, looking like snow, with long black hair, and about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. Her face couldn¡¯t be seen clearly as she walked ahead of the man behind her, but her silhouette was full of endless imagination. As for the man behind her, he seemed to be in his thirties, emitting an awe-inspiring aura. Yang Chen saw that this man had actually reached the high Martial Arts Cultivation Level of Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. This made Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts surge while also raising waves of astonishment in his heart. It seemed that this Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure trip was extraordinary, with the existence of such young geniuses who had even reached the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. And judging by the man¡¯s posture, he was not as good as the woman in front. This made it not difficult to guess that the young woman in front was even more terrifying! And there were still more unknown geniuses. ¡°It¡¯s really blood-boiling, Brother Yang Feng, I¡¯m going to give it a try and see what¡¯s so magical about this Heavenly Ladder.¡± Yan Haiming laughed. Yang Chen was also rubbing his hands in anticipation at this time, and both of them entered the Heavenly Ladder at the same time. Yang Chen and Yan Haiming were both on the second Heavenly Ladder. Yan Haiming laughed heartily, ¡°Brother Yang, I¡¯ll go ahead first.¡± Yan Haiming went all out, releasing his True Qi and fully displaying his Martial Arts Cultivation abilities. Yan Haiming played all out from the start, quickly moving forward, and in the blink of an eye, he covered about one-tenth of the Heavenly Ladder distance. As for Yang Chen, he was leisurely stepping on the ladder, walking forward without hurry. Compared to Yan Haiming¡¯s impulsive behavior, Yang Chen was much calmer. He didn¡¯t rush and even deliberately slowed down. The reason for doing this was naturally to observe the Heavenly Ladder. For Yang Chen, rushing to the Heavenly Ladder and reaching the Heavenly Palace above was not the priority, but rather to carefully observe the surroundings of the Heavenly Ladder before moving on. Often, calmly observing a situation was more beneficial than rushing forward. Just like Yan Haiming, who ran up quickly but soon became dispirited. Now he was stuck at about one-tenth of the Heavenly Ladder, and moving even a single step forward seemed as difficult as ascending to heaven. There were many geniuses like Yan Haiming who struggled at the one-tenth or two-tenths positions on the ladder. There was a reason for this. It was because of the construction and design of the Heavenly Ladde Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: Chapter 420: Breaking Through the Heavenly Ladder!_1 Chapter 423: Chapter 420: Breaking Through the Heavenly Ladder!_1 Translator: 549690339 How can that be? Before stepping onto the Heavenly Ladder, Yang Chen did not know either. But when he arrived just now, he had gained some understanding through his analysis. The Ladder contains extremely complex prohibitions, testing the talents and abilities of the geniuses who attempt it. Different trials may be set up for geniuses from different times. So Yan Haiming is right; it doesn¡¯t matter at which stage of cultivation a martial artist is, no one has an advantage or disadvantage over others. The trials on this ladder test a martial artist¡¯s tenacity and strength. It¡¯s not enough to just have strong Martial Arts Cultivation; you also need to show sufficient tenacity and strength. For example, unless your strength is far superior to your peers, it is very difficult to complete the Ladder in one breath. Simply put, the entry requirement for the Heavenly Ladder is the Spirit Martial Realm, but to reach the top, one needs to have the strength of the Origin Martial Realm. How can ordinary people reach that? The further you go, the heavier your feet become, and the stronger the gravitational force from the ladder, making your progress exceedingly difficult. Therefore, it¡¯s a test for any aspect of us martial artists. Take Yan Haiming for example. If he were to walk slowly, conserving his True Qi and energy, he could have reached at least twenty percent of the Heavenly Ladder. However, he is exhausted after reaching only ten percent. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about Yan Haiming¡¯s situation. Now that he had a clear understanding of the current situation, he started to muster his strength and aim for the highest level of this ladder. One step, another step. Yang Chen was in no hurry, taking his time as if he were going for a leisurely stroll. In about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yang Chen reached the ten percent mark on the Heavenly Ladder. When Yan Haiming saw that Yang Chen had reached the same position as himself, he embarrassingly wiped away his sweat: ¡°Brother Yang Feng, you¡­ you¡¯re pretty fast too.¡± ¡°Brother Yan, I won¡¯t wait for you any longer¡­¡± Yang Chen looked Yan Haiming up and down, nodded amiably, and headed straight up. A bitter smile appeared on Yan Haiming¡¯s face. He and Yang Chen were just strangers, with no connections between them. Naturally, he had thoughts of envy for Yang Chen¡¯s achievements. Thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation wouldn¡¯t be much stronger than his own, he guessed that reaching the twenty percent mark would already be impressive. He thought that he had already overestimated Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen soon reached the twenty percent mark on the Heavenly Ladder. Moreover, when he reached that point, Yang Chen did not slow down. He continued to move forward. Yan Haiming was dumbfounded and horrified: ¡°How¡­ Generally speaking, even those at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm would struggle to reach the twenty percent mark. How could Brother Yang Feng, who is only at the sixth level, reach that position?¡± ¡°You know that person? Hey, you don¡¯t know this, but this Heavenly Ladder¡¯s test is extraordinary. The more one moves up, the more impressive their martial arts cultivation will be, even rivaling the Origin Martial Realm. Your friend here, if nothing else, has strength comparable to the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm for sure¡­¡± Before he finished speaking, Yan Haiming suddenly pointed up: ¡°There, he has reached the thirty percent mark.¡± In an instant, more and more people began to notice Yang Chen. As he reached the thirty percent mark, there were even fewer people around. However, even so, nothing could halt Yang Chen¡¯s progress. In less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, Yang Chen reached the forty percent mark on the Heavenly Ladder. Compared to others, Yang Chen didn¡¯t show even the slightest hint of fatigue as he reached the forty percent mark, not even revealing his true strength at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, those who had noticed Yang Chen were already shocked. ¡°Who exactly is this kid!¡± ¡°Come on, you call him a kid? Being able to reach the forty percent mark means he can handle ordinary Spirit Martial Realm Peak opponents with no problem. Do you really want to badmouth such a demon behind his back? If he hears you, he¡¯ll show you no mercy!¡± Yan Haiming was also shocked and speechless. Now that he heard what some people who arrived earlier at the Heavenly Ladder were saying, he understood that the further one climbs, the more their actual strength surpasses others on the same level. Reaching the forty percent mark was already remarkable, and he knew someone who had actually reached that point? It should be noted that the outstanding talents of many major powers only reached the forty percent mark. Yang Chen did not stop, either. As he reached the forty percent mark and approached the fifty percent mark, he began to feel tired. Glancing ahead, Yang Chen gained a better understanding. At his position, the number of people was already sparse, and there were only a few dozen more people ahead of him. Among them was a muscular young man in his mid-20s who had made it to the eighty percent mark. His skin was dark, but there was no telling what kind of demon he was from. After looking around, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think much of it: ¡°The only clue about me from the City is that I¡¯m at the Spirit Martial Realm Peak. I didn¡¯t want to casually reveal my martial arts cultivation. But it seems impossible to go any further without showing it.¡± For Yang Chen, climbing the Heavenly Ladder was of greater importance. The next moment, without saying anything, he released his martial arts cultivation. In an instant, the strength of the Spirit Martial Realm Peak emerged! As his martial arts cultivation was revealed, many people noticed it at the same time. ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Peak!¡± ¡°No wonder he could make it that far; his martial arts cultivation foundation is pretty high to begin with!¡± ¡°I thought it was another demon, being able to rival the Spirit Martial Realm Peak at the sixth level. Turns out they were already at the Spirit Martial Realm Peak, considering his age, he must be a genius from one of the major Sects. However, it¡¯s a bit weak for someone at the Spirit Martial Realm Peak to only reach the forty percent mark.¡± ¡°How do you know that he has reached his limit?¡± For a time, people were discussing vigorously, and those geniuses from the Sun Star City had also noticed Yang Chen¡¯s presence. When they saw that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, they could not help but discuss: ¡°It¡¯s the Spirit Martial Realm Peak!¡± ¡°The one our senior brother told us to pay attention to.¡± ¡°Should we interrogate him?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to rush, we can¡¯t fight on the Heavenly Ladder Tower!¡± ¡°True, let¡¯s give this kid a break for now. We can deal with him after this Heavenly Palace trip comes to an end.¡± Yang Chen heard their discussion and curled the corner of his mouth, thinking, I¡¯ll deal with you when you have the chance to bother me. Immediately, he quickened his pace and, to the astonishment of everyone, leaped directly to a position close to the fifty percent mark. Then, without any hesitation, he increased his speed even more and went straight from the fifty percent mark to the sixty percent mark. Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: Chapter 421: Heading Straight to the Heavenly Palace_1 Chapter 424: Chapter 421: Heading Straight to the Heavenly Palace_1 Translator: 549690339 In a single breath, Yang Chen reached around 60% of the Heavenly Ladder and attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Not only those who were behind and looking up at Yang Chen, but also those geniuses who were at the same level as Yang Chen now noticed him. ¡°Who is this guy?¡± ¡°I heard someone say he¡¯s called Yang Feng.¡± ¡°Yang Feng, I¡¯ve never heard of him before. Where did this immortal come from, and which sect has cultivated such a genius demon?¡± ¡°Who knows? Maybe he was raised by some loose cultivator.¡± Many people were curious about Yang Chen¡¯s background. It was not easy to reach the 60% position on the Heavenly Ladder. How many people were at this stage? At least a few thousand who had come to challenge the Heavenly Ladder together could count those who had reached Yang Chen¡¯s step! Those geniuses were well known to everyone, and even if they couldn¡¯t recognize them, they knew which forces they belonged to, and that pretty much explained things. However, Yang Chen¡¯s origin was strange, and no one knew it. Many people were puzzled by this. At this moment, a genius youth, about 21 or 22 years old, stood at the same position as Yang Chen and shouted: ¡°Hey, kid, which force are you from, and who is your master?¡± Yang Chen glanced at the young man indifferently, and without a word, strode forward, not even bothering to respond to his rude question. ¡°Dare to ignore me? You really think too highly of yourself, reaching 60% and still wanting to go further?¡± The genius just now angrily shouted when he saw that Yang Chen actually ignored him. Although the people nearby were enjoying the spectacle, they didn¡¯t want Yang Chen to surpass them either. However, the reality was that Yang Chen took one step after another and reached the 70% position. When the genius who had just had a conflict with Yang Chen saw him standing at the 70% position, he was shocked. His eyes widened, and he swallowed with a gulp, his heart was definitely angry. However, he could not climb to the same position as Yang Chen. Even reaching this position now was his limit, and it would take a long time and a lot of effort to climb another step! There were not a few people who had the same idea as him. Yang Chen¡­ Yang Chen had actually climbed to the 70% position. The key was that after reaching around 70%, Yang Chen did not rest much but continued to move forward. This was an incredible move, because no one had ever done this like Yang Chen, who reached this point and still continued to move forward without a break after passing the level. At this time, Yang Chen¡¯s movements were slightly slower. Indeed, after releasing his Ling Wu Realm Peak martial arts cultivation, he had already felt the difficulty. ¡°Can this kid actually climb to the same position as Mo Xing?¡± ¡°Impossible, Mo Xing is standing at about 80% position, do you think it¡¯s that easy to reach that position?¡± ¡°You should know that Mo Xing, with his Ling Wu Realm Peak strength, can easily fight against ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Level, reaching his level is not that easy at all.¡± Everyone was at the Ling Wu Realm Peak martial arts cultivation, but there was a huge difference between the Ling Wu Realm Peak and the Ling Wu Realm. Take Mo Xing, for example, his martial arts cultivation was enough to rival a Yuanwu Realm Second Layer master, and it was hard for others not to be convinced. At this moment, Yang Chen was on the move, and Mo Xing, who was about 80% of the way up, also turned his head and glanced at Yang Chen. After finding that Yang Chen¡¯s movement speed had slowed down, he finally felt at ease. ¡°Almost at my limit.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile. Indeed, he was almost at his limit, but he was not flustered. Because there were other methods. The other geniuses¡¯ feet were surrounded by various colored True Qi, which was the effect of their Cultivation Methods. These geniuses used the strength of their Cultivation Methods to help them take even better steps and achieve better results. This was a very suitable method, combining Cultivation Methods with martial arts cultivation. From beginning to end, Yang Chen had not used any cultivation method. And the one that could help him move forward the most was naturally the Lightning Movement Technique¡­ With that thought, he gathered the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin under his feet without hesitation. At this moment, Yang Chen felt that the difficulty of lifting his feet had disappeared. He then took a step and went straight for the 80% position. At the same time, Mo Xing was also struggling hard to climb higher. He was not satisfied with his current position because there were people ahead of him on the third and fourth ladders. For example, the mysterious genius Cai Huafei, who came out of nowhere on the third ladder, and the equally mysterious white-clothed woman on the fourth ladder. Both of them had reached 90% of the ladder. There were many secrets in the Heavenly Palace, and he couldn¡¯t give up. What reassured him was that on the second ladder, he was at least dominating and no one could surpass him. That young man named Yang Feng might be a bit threatening, but looking at his slow pace, he was basically at his limit. No one could surpass his current position, and no one could shake it. However, just as this thought crossed his mind¡­ Mo Xing¡¯s expression suddenly changed. Because Yang Chen actually appeared beside him. ¡°You.¡± Mo Xing pointed at Yang Chen, not knowing what to say. Yang Chen ignored Mo Xing. He clearly remembered the contempt in Mo Xing¡¯s eyes just now, and now taking advantage of the momentum, he naturally wouldn¡¯t slow down. From the 80% position, he headed straight for the 90% position. No one had ever been able to casually cross a 10% position like he did, even the two demons in the third and fourth ladders couldn¡¯t do it. That was how, after about half an incense stick of time, Yang Chen¡¯s Lightning Movement Technique reached the second layer, and he also reached the 90% position at the same time. When Yang Chen reached the 90% position, he stood at nearly the highest point and attracted a lot of attention. Not only did people of the second ladder notice Yang Chen, but also those on the third and fourth ladder. ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding.¡± ¡°Even those two demons from the third and fourth ladders had to spend two days to reach the 90% position by relying on time. But Yang Feng, it seems he didn¡¯t take much time to reach this position from the beginning, less than half a day.¡± ¡°It¡¯s simply effortless, completely relying on his own strength.¡± It was important to note that it took Mo Xing two days to reach the 80% position, but even then, he had no problem fighting against ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Level masters. Yang Chen, however¡­ This kid was simply smooth sailing. Most importantly, even the 90% position couldn¡¯t stop Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were focused, and it looked like he was heading for the Heavenly Palace. Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: Chapter 422: Entering the Heavenly Palace with a Strong Presence_1 Chapter 425: Chapter 422: Entering the Heavenly Palace with a Strong Presence_1 Translator: 549690339 As long as one isn¡¯t stupid, it¡¯s clear that the gap between Yang Chen and Mo Xing is not insignificant. Not only is there a difference in height, but there is also a substantial gap in speed. Many people are becoming curious about just how strong an opponent Yang Chen, who is only at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, can handle. At least, ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Layer practitioners should not be a match for Yang Chen, right? For Yang Chen, using ordinary Yuanwu Realm practitioners as a measure is a very wrong choice. Just like the practitioners on the third and fourth Heavenly Ladders, how many are just ordinary Yuanwu Realm experts? Mo Xing may be comparable to an ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Layer expert, but if he truly encountered a Second Layer genius in this space, Mo Xing would probably have no chance of resisting. That¡¯s because others are also geniuses with talents that don¡¯t fall short of Mo Xing¡¯s. Therefore, Yang Chen never used the Yuanwu Realm standards to measure himself. All he could do was to increase his strength as much as possible. Just like this, Yang Chen took one step at a time, gradually getting closer to the Heavenly Palace. Nowadays, he has become one of the closest batch of geniuses to the Heavenly Palace. Of the four ladders, only three people have reached the same position as him. At the same time, Yang Chen also felt relative trouble. When he continued to move forward, he could no longer do so as easily as at the beginning. Gradually, the resistance made it difficult for him to lift his feet. He unleashed his martial arts cultivation, coupled with the activation of the Second Layer of the Lightning Movement Technique, but still found it difficult to move! It wasn¡¯t just him, but also the two people on the third and fourth Heavenly Ladders who were in the same position, finding it extremely difficult to take a step forward. ¡°It seems that the higher one goes, the more difficult it becomes,¡± Yang Chen muttered with a wry smile. ¡°But I¡¯ve come this far, there¡¯s no way I¡¯m letting all my efforts go to waste!¡± Besides the Lightning Movement Technique, his other techniques didn¡¯t help him pass the Heavenly Ladder. At this point, Yang Chen had no other choices, and could only rely on his willpower to move forward. This method is the most foolish one because relying solely on willpower makes one feel like there is a huge mountain blocking their path. Moreover, moving forward would cause pain all over the body, which was the negative effect of intentionally advancing beyond one¡¯s limits! In fact, for Yang Chen, as long as he was willing to spend time, reaching the top of the Heavenly Ladder was not a problem. However, he didn¡¯t choose to do so comfortably. After all, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that if he did so, he would still be the first to reach the Heavenly Palace. Therefore, he had to use the most crude tactic. ¡°Ah!¡± Yang Chen roared in his heart. Pain swept through his entire body, as if something was squeezing him and crushing his bones. Yang Chen continued to endure. Finally, amid tremendous difficulties, he took another step forward and arrived at a new platform. It was when he entered this new platform that Yang Chen gasped for breath, panting heavily. In the midst of this rapid breathing, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened, and he felt an inexplicable sense of refreshment and a transformation occurring within his body. For a moment, Yang Chen even wondered if his senses were playing tricks on him. But soon, he discovered that this wasn¡¯t a problem with his senses. Instead, during his struggle to move up the Heavenly Ladder while enduring intense pain, his Tai Chu Divine Body suddenly broke through its limits after experiencing severe pressure and gained new enhancements! This delighted Yang Chen. Enhancements to the Tai Chu Divine Body were very demanding. Yang Chen originally thought of enhancing the Tai Chu Divine Body¡¯s constitution after reaching the Yuanwu Realm, but if he didn¡¯t reach the Yuanwu Realm, many of his ideas to enhance the Tai Chu Divine Body would be incomplete. However, sometimes opportunities come unexpectedly! Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect the intense pain during climbing the ladder to actually enhance his Tai Chu Divine Body. ¡°When the Tai Chu Divine Body is enhanced, the pressure from climbing the ladder is no longer as strong as before. This is interesting. It seems that body cultivation is quite helpful during the climb up the ladder. The Heavenly Ladder test is indeed a test of the comprehensive strength,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. After some enhancements to his Tai Chu Divine Body, Yang Chen took another step forward. Although it was still extremely difficult, it was at least stronger than before. This allowed him to move forward leisurely, without wasting True Qi and physical strength. One step, two steps, three steps. The seemingly slow steps, but in reality, even crossing three steps within the time it takes for a cup of tea was considered fast. Yang Chen only took a dozen breaths to accomplish this. This left the two people on the third and fourth Heavenly Ladders, who were still hovering around the 90% mark, dumbfounded. ¡°Senior Brother Zhang Hong, this¡­ this person actually surpassed you and even surpassed that demon Cai Hua Fei.¡± ¡°Who is this kid!?¡± ¡°Senior Brother Zhang Hong, you have to push yourself harder too. It¡¯s okay if we lose to that Cai Hua Fei, but this kid is moving too fast.¡± The man, who was called Senior Brother Zhang Hong, was named Huo Zhang Hong. He was the most outstanding genius of the Luo Yun Main City. His martial arts cultivation had already reached the Peak of the Third Layer of Yuanwu Realm, only one step away from the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer. He was at the junction between 80% to 90% on the third ladder, which was already a lofty position, but for someone with his status as the top disciple of Luo Yun Main City, it was still unacceptable. Although there was a mysterious genius, Cai Hua Fei, who was stronger than him, he had to accept it because the other party¡¯s martial cultivation had reached the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer. However, now another person, Yang Chen, had appeared, and he was stronger than Huo Zhang Hong! He was furious. Cai Hua Fei also narrowed his eyes, staring at Yang Chen¡¯s figure like a sharp blade, his gaze filled with displeasure, because Yang Chen had actually surpassed him! Cai Hua Fei twisted his neck and sent out his divine soul to probe Yang Chen, trying to find out something from him. But just as his divine soul probed, suddenly, an invisible resistance bounced him back, rendering his powerful divine soul powerless against Yang Chen! This forced him to dismiss his thoughts, grumbling, ¡°What kind of background does this kid have, that even with my Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer martial cultivation and checking on him, my divine soul was directly rebuffed? How is this possible!¡± ¡°Forget it, it doesn¡¯t matter. He¡¯s just a Ling Wu Realm Peak kid. Even if he enters the Heavenly Palace first, what does it matter? Let him have some limelight first,¡± Cai Hua Fei reassured himself and then began to plot something else. Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Chapter 423: Prohibition Master Yu Ban_1 Chapter 426: Chapter 423: Prohibition Master Yu Ban_1 Translator: 549690339 At the same time, on the fourth ladder, there were only two people. A man and a woman, the man was a burly figure, his martial arts cultivation reaching the high level of Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. Although he was not as good as the woman ahead, he still managed to reach a position between eighty and ninety percent. At this moment, the man noticed Yang Chen surpassing the woman in front of him and laughed mockingly, ¡°Jiang Caiying, who would have thought? Your martial arts cultivation has reached the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm, far surpassing your peers. Yet today, there¡¯s actually a youngster who can surpass you on the Stairway to Heaven. Hahaha, this is too interesting.¡± Jiang Caiying did not turn her head but spoke coldly, ¡°Huang Cheng, does this make you happy?¡± However, as she said this, her eyes were sizing up Yang Chen. She was shocked in her heart, ¡°Master was right, this time in the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure expedition, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers. I cannot be careless just because my martial arts cultivation is high. My soul realm is not inferior to that of the eighth layer of the Origin Martial Realm. When probing this kid, I could not see a trace of his background at all. This kid has an invisible layer of protection that I can¡¯t detect.¡± ¡°Hehe, how can I not be happy? You, Jiang Caiying, are experiencing a setback for the first time, hahaha.¡± This genius named Huang Cheng laughed loudly. In other people¡¯s eyes, the woman in front of them had a mysterious background. However, he did know the woman¡¯s background because they both came from the same place. In that place, Jiang Caiying was already a very outstanding talent. Although the talents of the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure were dazzling this time, Jiang Caiying¡¯s abilities as a first-rate talent were still undisputed. But now, someone could steal Jiang Caiying¡¯s limelight, which was astonishing. Little did they know, they were both taking advantage of the Treasure Rules of the Earth. Because the two of them were only a few months away from turning 40. In comparison to the other talents, they had taken advantage of every advantage, with a high background, age, and martial arts cultivation. But even so, their thunder was still stolen by someone else. Aside from that, Yang Chen¡¯s pace showed no sign of stopping. ¡°My goodness, could it be that this kid is really going to pass the Heavenly Ladder?¡± Huang Cheng¡¯s mouth was opened wide, his eyes fixed on Yang Chen who was ahead. In truth, right now there were more than just a few people watching Yang Chen. Because Yang Chen was only three steps away from completing the Heavenly Ladder and reaching the Heavenly Palace that countless people dreamt of! Yes, just three steps. Now, these three steps have become the focus, as the eyes of countless people converged on Yang Chen, wondering if he could, with his abilities, complete the task that currently no one else could. One step, Yang Chen stepped forward. Two steps! Yang Chen still proceeded. Then, the third step! Everyone gulped. The third step was no small challenge for Yang Chen, but he would not shrink back since it was the last step. He gathered all his strength and took the step suddenly. Then, he reached the gate of the Heavenly Palace, becoming the first person to complete this almost impossible Heavenly Ladder journey. ¡°He really did it!¡± ¡°Investigate him thoroughly for me!¡± ¡°Keep a close eye on him later. This kid might be a troublemaker, but he will become powerless in the face of absolute numbers and overwhelming martial arts cultivation. This kid is now entering the Heavenly Palace and will certainly gain some treasures and benefits. Hmm, humph, let him know what it means to be guiltless but bringing calamity upon oneself!¡± Quite a few people had this idea, and many of the sects with a large number of disciples began to give orders gradually. As for Yan Haiming, who was originally heading in the same direction as Yang Chen, he was now shocked, staring at Yang Chen in front of the Heavenly Palace, utterly speechless. He had actually been so naive¡­to want to accompany Yang Chen? He and Yang Chen were not on the same level or realm at all; how could he think about going with Yang Chen? Now, he had no such thoughts at all. Meanwhile, Yang Chen was standing in front of the Heavenly Palace, feeling the call within the palace. It was an inexplicable force, and Yang Chen had no intention of resisting it. Since he was here, he might as well accept it. He took a step forward and entered the Heavenly Palace. When he arrived inside the palace, it was pitch black and he could not see his hand in front of his face. Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, not saying a word, just quietly releasing his divine soul. Just as he exerted his divine soul power, a kindly and friendly old voice resounded slowly. ¡°Hehe, young friend, don¡¯t be afraid¡­¡± As the voice sounded, the light appeared, and the surroundings gradually gave birth to the scenery, like a jigsaw puzzle coming together. The Heavenly Palace seemed to be completely separate from the surrounding space. This way of constructing the Heavenly Palace was baffling to Yang Chen. Of course, although surprised, he was no ignorant person. He knew that the creator of the Heavenly Palace was definitely a master of array and restriction techniques, who had devoted a great deal of effort to the Heavenly Palace. And there must be something extraordinary within the Heavenly Palace! Right as he thought of this, Yang Chen looked up at the owner of the old voice and saw that the person was a spiritual soul body, floating in midair, wearing a harmless smile. But Yang Chen dared not be careless, as the entire Heavenly Palace was filled with prohibitions. Although this elder might not be able to kill him, the restrictions and mechanisms around him would make it incredibly easy to harm him. Yang Chen clasped his hands, ¡°Junior pays his respects to senior!¡± ¡°Hmm, hehe, kid, you¡¯re still quite polite, huh? Hehe, I like it. Well then, let me introduce myself first. This old man¡¯s name is Yu Ban, and I was once one of Tiandu Great Emperor¡¯s servants. But as a servant of the Tiandu Emperor, I was indeed the most loyal, excellent, and trusted!¡± The old man¡¯s words were filled with pride, as if even being a servant of the Tiandu Emperor was an honor to him. Yang Chen could not comprehend Yu Ban¡¯s thoughts, but he could guess that the Tiandu Emperor must have been an incomparably great figure, or else Yu Ban would not have worshipped him so much. ¡°Hmm, you must be wondering why I was so highly valued by the Tiandu Emperor back then. Hehe, to say nothing of the other things, this Heavenly Palace was my masterpiece, and the completion of this entire Treasure Secret Realm, including the prohibition and formation part, was done by me, Yu Ban. It could be said that without me, Yu Ban, it would have been almost impossible for the Emperor to leave behind such a magnificent and vast Secret Realm.¡± Yu Ban chuckled, ¡°How about it? Are you dumbfounded?¡± Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Chapter 424: The Damaged Xuan Tian Treasure_1 Chapter 427: Chapter 424: The Damaged Xuan Tian Treasure_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was indeed dumbfounded. Actually, from the moment he entered the Treasure Secret Realm, he had marveled at the greatness of the entire Secret Realm. If it was man-made, then this Secret Realm could definitely be called a masterpiece of craftsmanship, even more artistic than naturally formed Secret Realms. Although this Secret Realm was formed by layers of prohibitions and seemed magnificent, as long as one could find the key to the mechanism prohibition, it would be sufficient to cause the Secret Realm to collapse instantaneously. However, the premise was that you had to find the mechanism prohibition first, and at least the Yu Ban in front of him was unlikely to let you find it easily. This Yu Ban¡¯s understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods and the Way of Array Formations could not be described as normal anymore. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in admiration, and said respectfully, ¡°Junior is ignorant, I didn¡¯t expect senior to be so capable.¡± He was now also curious about who Tiandu Emperor was in the first place. This Yu Ban¡¯s understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods was so profound and unfathomable, yet he was still loyal to the Tiandu Emperor. This indicated that the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s ability was even more unimaginable to people. Yu Ban sighed and said, ¡°Hehe, kid, you don¡¯t have to flatter me. Now that you¡¯ve entered Heavenly Palace, there are some things I¡¯ll just tell you frankly.¡± ¡°Senior, please speak,¡± Yang Chen replied respectfully. ¡°Although it is well known that the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasures are all in the Inner Area, many treasures were still placed in the Periphery at that time. Moreover, some of the treasures in the Periphery are not necessarily in the Inner Area. Comparatively speaking, more treasures are actually stored in my Heavenly Palace in the Periphery,¡± Yu Ban laughed. Yu Ban grinned: ¡°Because, when the Great Emperor left the inheritance, the distribution of the treasures in the Periphery was actually decided by me.¡± Upon hearing this, how could Yang Chen be vague? Didn¡¯t people say that the distribution of the treasures in the Periphery was decided by others? Furthermore, Yu Ban clearly had the character of an old naughty boy, and he dared not do anything bad in any aspect. Otherwise, if this old naughty boy wasn¡¯t happy, he would suffer and have nowhere to appeal. Yu Ban stroked his beard, seemingly seeing through Yang Chen¡¯s intentions: ¡°Kid, you don¡¯t need to look at me with such anticipation. If you want treasures, you need to rely on your own ability.¡± ¡°Does senior have any other tests?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yu Ban hehehe laughed, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Anyone who can break into the Heavenly Palace will have the opportunity to come here and get some treasures. Since you are the first one to break into the Heavenly Palace, your chances are different from others; you have three chances to choose treasures. Moreover, for some limited-quantity treasures, as the first genius to enter Heavenly Palace, you have the privilege to choose first.¡± Yang Chen blinked: ¡°The limited-quantity treasures, Senior means¡­¡± ¡°Look at this¡­¡± As Yu Ban¡¯s voice fell, a pattern made of Jade Slip appeared in the void. When he saw the pattern, Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, what is this?¡± ¡°This is a map of the entire Secret Realm, including how to go to the Inner Area,¡± Yu Ban said slowly: ¡°There are only five of these treasure maps. So only the first five people who enter my Heavenly Palace can get this treasure. If these five maps are gone, even if people enter the Heavenly Palace later, I can¡¯t give them any.¡± Yang Chen was suddenly shocked. Was there such a thing? He naturally wanted to get this treasure map a lot. However, he knew very well that what was most important at the moment was to remain calm. This treasure map was precious, but what if something else came up? Yang Chen asked, ¡°Senior, what other treasures are there besides this map?¡± Yu Ban waved his sleeve, and a large number of patterns appeared in the space out of thin air. Yu Ban listed them one by one: ¡°From left to right, you can choose a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure from my Material Library; second, you can choose a Spirit Weapon from the Arms Pavilion. Third, this Nine Revolutions Sword Technique is entrusted to me by a friend, and there is only one chance. Hehe, fourth¡­¡±. These treasures were indeed numerous, and there were dozens to choose from. Yu Ban took about half an hour to list them all. Yang Chen also had some ideas about what he could choose. Without a second word, he said, ¡°I want one of these Secret Realm maps!¡± ¡°No problem, but you only have two chances left,¡± Yu Ban didn¡¯t find Yang Chen¡¯s choice surprising and just yawned. If Yang Chen didn¡¯t choose this Secret Realm map, it would mean that Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan to enter the Inner Area of the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasure. Obviously, Yang Chen was eager to enter the Inner Area. Just kidding, he had two Treasure Keys. If he didn¡¯t choose to enter the Inner Area, it would be a waste of resources. ¡°Before I make my second choice, may I ask senior, is there a Xuan Tian treasure in the Arms Pavilion?¡± asked Yang Chen. ¡°There isn¡¯t a Xuan Tian treasure, but there are some damaged Xuantian Treasures. Kid, since you are the first one to enter this Heavenly Palace, I can give you a hint. If your heart is not wild, you can completely choose a damaged Xuantian Treasure with this opportunity. But if your heart is wild, you can go to the Inner Area, where there are real damaged Xuantian treasures,¡± explained Yu Ban, laughing. Yang Chen slightly raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°Senior, I want both the damaged ones and the real Xuantian treasures.¡± Indeed, what Yu Ban said made perfect sense. If he was wild at heart and wanted to go to the Inner Area, he could completely choose other things to help him get there. But the situation was different. He could almost guess with his toes that he would be in trouble later, and this damaged Xuantian treasure would help him a lot. So without thinking, Yang Chen asked Yu Ban for the opportunity to go to the Arms Pavilion. Yu Ban waved his hand and said, ¡°Then follow me.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Ban waved his hand and the surrounding scene suddenly changed. Immediately afterward, another scene, like a jigsaw puzzle, appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight. Yang Chen looked at the environment that seemed real and fake, yet there was a pile of Spirit Weapons lying flat, and was somewhat shocked by Yu Ban¡¯s expertise in prohibitions and array formations. The other party could even deceive someone with as much experience as him to the point of being unable to tell the truth from the fake. But shock was one thing; Yang Chen knew that the place he was in was now the Weapon Vault. He looked around and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior, where is the damaged Xuantian treasure?¡± ¡°Cough, I only told you that there is a damaged Xuantian treasure in my Arms Pavilion. Whether you can find it or not depends on your own ability,¡± Yu Ban shrugged. In short, it¡¯s up to you to find it yourself. If you can¡¯t, then it¡¯s just your bad luck. Yang Chen could understand. Because this Weapon Vault was not a limited-quantity selection. If he told you where the damaged Xuantian treasure was, everyone would choose it, and what would be left for others? Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: Chapter 425: God Piercing Nail_1 Chapter 428: Chapter 425: God Piercing Nail_1 Translator: 549690339 However, if Yu Ban really thought that not telling him could stump him, then he was greatly mistaken. He wasn¡¯t a naive youngster who hadn¡¯t seen the world. Even if he hadn¡¯t studied Spirit Weapons in depth in his previous life, he could still recognize the difference between Xuan Tian treasures and spirit weapons. So, he leisurely and unhurriedly browsed the Weapon Vault. After about the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Yang Chen gradually stopped walking. His gaze fell on a grayish silver nail made of an unremarkable material. It looked rather ordinary, but Yang Chen picked it up and held it in his hand, then asked with a smile, ¡°Senior, is this a Damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure?¡± ¡°Kid, I¡¯m under no obligation to tell you, whether it is or isn¡¯t; you have to judge for yourself.¡± Yu Ban, cunning and crafty, smiled without giving anything away. What frustrated Yang Chen was that these old fellows were hard to read. It was extremely difficult to discern anything from their expressions. However, since he had chosen this silver nail, he had some confidence in it. He grinned, ¡°Senior, I won¡¯t choose anything else, just this silver nail.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Yu Ban narrowed his eyes. ¡°Definitely, very sure.¡± Yang Chen was full of confidence. Yu Ban laughed, ¡°Hehe, kid, I like your personality. You are quite confident and not easily deceived, and you have good eyesight. This silver nail is indeed one of the few Damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures in the Weapon Vault. This nail is called the God Piercing Nail!¡± ¡°God Piercing Nail? Sounds quite domineering.¡± Yang Chen murmured. ¡°The name isn¡¯t just for show, I don¡¯t know what a god is, but this nail has indeed killed quite a few powerful people.¡± Yu Ban explained. ¡°Senior, you can¡¯t just say it without explaining. What exactly is the use of this God Piercing Nail?¡± Yang Chen questioned. Now that Yang Chen had confirmed that he wanted the God Piercing Nail, Yu Ban naturally wouldn¡¯t obstruct him: ¡°The use of the God Piercing Nail is simple: aim, use your True Qi, and it will pierce directly towards your opponent to kill. As for its effects, well¡­ The purpose of the God Piercing Nail is to kill people. However, unlike others, the God Piercing Nail¡¯s greatness lies in the fact that it is hard to catch once released, and its speed is as fast as lightning.¡± ¡°Even if the nail is damaged now, you can¡¯t use its full strength. At most, you can kill an ordinary Origin Martial Realm third or fifth level master, don¡¯t expect too much.¡± Yu Ban waved his hand dismissively. Yang Chen was completely dumbfounded. Killing an Origin Martial Realm third or fifth level master, Yu Ban seemed to still not be very satisfied with this effect. He was only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm. It seemed this Xuantian treasure was indeed extraordinary; just a damaged Xuantian treasure could allow him, with his Ling Wu Realm peak strength, to kill Origin Martial Realm powerhouses! Yu Ban rubbed his chin, ¡°However, it¡¯s a pity that this is only a damaged product, with some damage. I don¡¯t know if it could be fully repaired; its power would be greatly discounted. If it could be completely restored, its power would be much greater.¡± ¡°Senior, with this level of power, your junior is more than satisfied.¡± Yang Chen smiled. The complete version of the God Piercing Nail seemed powerful, but what use was wishing for it. ¡°You kid, you¡¯re easily content. Alright, you¡¯ve already forfeited two chances, and you have one more chance. Kid, what will you choose?¡± Yu Ban asked. Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to choose, but looked at Yu Ban with a sneaky expression. This puzzled Yu Ban, and he said angrily, ¡°Kid, what are you looking at me for? You have such a sly look; I know there¡¯s no good coming. Are you not satisfied with these treasures that I have displayed?¡± ¡°Senior, your junior isn¡¯t dissatisfied, just curious about something¡­¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Curious about what?¡± Yu Ban inquired. ¡°Senior, have you ever thought about passing on your skills? Your junior is willing to exchange one opportunity for it.¡± Yang Chen proposed. He had this idea since he saw Yu Ban¡¯s abilities. This understanding of prohibition techniques was simply unparalleled. Yu Ban rolled his eyes, ¡°Kid, I didn¡¯t think you¡¯d want to learn my prohibition skills. I appreciate that. Nowadays, these youngsters are all too obsessed with martial arts training; they should practice some side skills as well.¡± ¡°Exactly¡­¡± Yang Chen was about to flatter him. However, before he could do so, Yu Ban said, ¡°Kid, it¡¯s not that I look down on you, but when you entered, I observed you. You don¡¯t have the talent for studying prohibition techniques. Give it up; it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to teach you, but your talent¡­ tsk tsk, it¡¯s a bit lacking.¡± ¡°No, senior, although your junior¡¯s talent is lacking, I¡¯m diligent! Furthermore, my love for the Way of Forbidden Methods has been there since I was a child.¡± Yang Chen shouted immediately. He knew his talent for prohibition techniques was average. At least in Yu Ban¡¯s eyes, this top-notch prohibition expert, his talent was indeed average. However, he didn¡¯t plan to study it after all. He hadn¡¯t even fully explored the Dao of Talismans yet, so where would he get the energy to learn Yu Ban¡¯s Way of Forbidden Methods? But he didn¡¯t have to study it; someone else could. The Fishpeople Tribe was immensely knowledgeable; they could completely study the Way of Forbidden Methods! Although the Fishpeople Tribe inherently had a unique understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods, the uncontrollable nature of their inherited memory acquisition made it difficult to rely on it. Instead, it would be better to let them study while unlocking their memories. When the time came to combine these two facets of prohibition knowledge, even Yang Chen couldn¡¯t imagine it. Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s flattery, Yu Ban tsked, ¡°Alright, kid, stop playing tricks with me. You¡¯re not the type. But seeing that you genuinely want to learn, I¡¯m not opposed to giving you a chance. We¡¯ll see when you enter the Inner Area; if you pass the Great Emperor¡¯s assessment, it would mean the Great Emperor acknowledges you. If the Great Emperor can acknowledge you, I, as an old man, will have nothing to say. Even if my Way of Forbidden Methods humiliates you, I will still pass it on to you without hesitation.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s settle on that.¡± Yu Ban impatiently said, ¡°Alright, one last chance. Choose carefully, kid. By the way, there¡¯s a little girl outside who¡¯s almost reached the Heavenly Palace. Your strength is far inferior to hers; hehe, you better hurry.¡± ¡°What, senior, how much longer before that woman arrives?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Probably just three to five hours. It gets harder further on; she won¡¯t reach it in an instant. Her foundation at the same level is still somewhat lacking compared to you.¡± Yu Ban appeared indifferent, but he secretly appreciated Yang Chen¡¯s few flattering words. Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Chapter 426: Refining the Dragon Pattern Pill_1 Chapter 429: Chapter 426: Refining the Dragon Pattern Pill_1 Translator: 549690339 Otherwise, he would not have told Yang Chen all this. Yang Chen knew that time was of the essence now. It wasn¡¯t difficult for Yang Chen to guess who the woman was. If there were no surprises, she should be Jiang Caiying from the fourth ladder. Jiang Caiying had reached the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm, and her martial arts cultivation was nothing short of terrifying. If she were just an ordinary Origin Martial Realm sixth level, it would be fine, but since Jiang Caiying was a top genius, where would she be an ordinary Origin Martial Realm? This made Yang Chen not think twice and bluntly said, ¡°Senior, for my third opportunity, I choose to go to the materials library.¡± ¡°Materials Library?¡± Although Yu Ban was surprised, since Yang Chen chose it, he naturally had nothing to say. With a wave of his hand, the prohibition revolved, and the surrounding space changed. Yang Chen and Yu Ban together arrived in another space. This space was full of soil and plants, all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were planted, and some different styles of materials were suspended in the air. It could be considered a treasure storehouse. ¡°In my Materials Library, I don¡¯t have to say what you want, but I think, kid, satisfying you shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Yu Ban confidently stroked his beard. Yang Chen chuckled without saying anything. Satisfy him? Yu Ban seemed to underestimate him. If an ordinary person saw the treasures all over the mountains and plains, they would naturally be unable to resist the temptation. But Yang Chen was different. As an alchemy master at the very peak, Yang Chen was very sensitive to materials. It could be said that trying to satisfy his taste in materials would be very difficult. At least Yu Ban¡¯s Material Library would not be so easy to achieve. Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t say this out loud so as not to offend Yu Ban and make himself unhappy, so he just walked slowly forward, looking around, hoping to find some materials that would be helpful to him now. After searching for a while, Yang Chen was slightly disappointed. Although there were indeed many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures here, some of which made him very tempted, they were not of much use to him for the time being. They were all for future use. With only one chance, Yang Chen knew clearly that the trip to the Secret Realm was full of dangers, and it would be the most cost-effective to find something useful for himself now. ¡°Huh?¡± At this moment, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, revealing a hint of surprise: ¡°Yellow Spirit Grass, it¡¯s actually Yellow Spirit Grass.¡± After the surprise, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to grab the Yellow Spirit Grass and said immediately, ¡°Senior, I¡¯ll choose this Yellow Spirit Grass.¡± ¡°Are you sure? This Yellow Spirit Grass is not a rare treasure. You only have one chance. If you choose this Yellow Spirit Grass, there won¡¯t be a second chance.¡± Yu Ban stroked his beard, not wanting Yang Chen to waste such an opportunity so carelessly since he had a good impression of him. Indeed, the value of the Yellow Spirit Grass was average. At least many of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures around here were valued much more than the Yellow Spirit Grass. Yang Chen chuckled and said, ¡°Senior, the Yellow Spirit Grass is indeed not very valuable, but for me, it¡¯s very useful. As long as it¡¯s useful to me, it¡¯s much stronger than those seemingly gorgeous but useless treasures.¡± ¡°Oh? Then I¡¯m really curious about what this Yellow Spirit Grass can do for you now.¡± Yu Ban, blowing his beard and staring, felt unhappy because Yang Chen contradicted his words. Yang Chen knew that this old man Yu Ban had a strange temper and did not speak anymore, only saying, ¡°Senior can just watch from the side.¡± With that, Yang Chen stopped talking and sat down cross-legged, then took out his pill furnace. ¡°Hmm? What are you going to do, kid?¡± Yu Ban asked curiously. Yang Chen just smiled without replying. Why did he choose the Yellow Spirit Grass? Because the Yellow Spirit Grass could be combined with the Dragon Pattern Leopard corpse materials he had obtained earlier to refine Dragon Pattern Pills. He had been considering this for a while, but he had been missing the main material, Yellow Spirit Grass, which was quite a pity. But now, with the Yellow Spirit Grass, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t hesitate to refine it immediately and then try to break through the half-step Yuan Martial Realm. This was very important to him. He was well aware that although he seemed to be enjoying great popularity in the Heavenly Palace now, as soon as he came out, there would be people targeting him. Although he was confident in his abilities, he couldn¡¯t be sure that there wouldn¡¯t be any accidents. At this point, the stronger his strength, the better. Breaking through the half-step Yuan Martial Realm would also give him more confidence. As he began refining pills, Yu Ban beside him said in surprise, ¡°Kid, what are you doing? You know how to refine pills too?¡± ¡°Senior guessed right, I indeed know how to refine pills.¡± Yang Chen replied. Yu Ban glanced over and didn¡¯t interfere, watching from the side. He knew that alchemists needed quietness. But even though he didn¡¯t interfere, Yu Ban didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could refine any valuable elixir, at least not with someone as young and accomplished in martial arts cultivation as Yang Chen. How could he have the ability to learn alchemy? Those who could really do that were considered exceptionally talented even in his eyes. It was just as he thought this¡­ He suddenly noticed Yang Chen¡¯s skillful alchemy techniques. Watching Yang Chen¡¯s refining process, it was clear that his rich experience, as well as seamless techniques, seemed ordinary but were perfectly executed without any mistakes. Yu Ban was not the kind of foolish youngster who only knew how to look at the surface of things; he looked at the inner aspect of pill refining. And in Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining, it was just like the alchemy masters he had seen during his lifetime. ¡°Good kid!¡± Yu Ban became increasingly shocked. He originally thought that Yang Chen¡¯s talent was within his expectations and acceptance range, but now he suddenly realized that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities were much stronger than he had imagined. At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining was gradually coming to an end. The pill fragrance overflowed, and the elixir was ready. Yu Ban watched carefully from the side, very curious about what kind of elixir Yang Chen had refined. Yang Chen stared intently at the pill furnace, then suddenly lifted the lid, and the elixir inside rolled out one by one ¡ª the six Dragon Pattern Pills that Yang Chen had refined. Upon seeing these Dragon Pattern Pills, Yu Ban was suddenly surprised: ¡°You refined Dragon Pattern Pills? The Dragon Pattern Pills that can enhance the effects when breaking through to the Yuan Martial Realm?¡± ¡°Senior has a discerning eye.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly. Yu Ban felt a storm surging in his heart, and it would be false to say he was not surprised. The Dragon Pattern Pill was just a fourth-grade perfect pill, far from entering his Dharma Eye, but the key was how old was Yang Chen? With just a single Yellow Spirit Grass, Yang Chen had refined six fourth-grade perfect Dragon Pattern Pills. This was the absolute limit one could do with a single furnace, and Yang Chen had achieved it flawlessly. Even a fool could see that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was not just about fourth-grade perfect pills. Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Chapter 427: Achieving the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm!_1 Chapter 430: Chapter 427: Achieving the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm!_1 Translator: 549690339 Surprised as he might be, Yu Ban, having been dead for so many years with only his divine soul body left, didn¡¯t show it on his face. He just opened his mouth and said, ¡°Kid, this Dragon Pattern Pill can enhance the probability of entering the Yuan Martial Realm. However, entering the Yuan Martial Realm is quite difficult and it¡¯s mainly used to break through the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm. Do you plan to use this pill to push for the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm?¡± ¡°Senior is correct, time is of the essence. So, I will use your place here to break through the realm,¡± Yang Chen clasped his hands in a salute. He then held a Dragon Pattern Pill and began to assimilate it into his body. Seeing this, Yu Ban gradually fell silent, staring at Yang Chen with deeper interest. And Yang Chen, also in a short time, entered a state of cultivation. About an hour passed. As time flowed, an hour later, Yang Chen¡¯s aura began to gradually change around him. It was a transformation totally different from the beginning. Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts aura suddenly began to rise, rising rapidly. This rise, like a small stream slowly transforming into a vast ocean, resulted in a dramatic increase in the volume of True Qi within Yang Chen. The next moment, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes. His aura continued to fluctuate, which lasted for about the duration of a cup of tea, before finally stopping. At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s aura was steady, his Martial Arts cultivation had reached the peak of Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm, just one more step, and he could reach the Yuan Martial Realm! ¡°The Dragon Pattern Pill has had a good effect on me. I almost reached the Yuan Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen is neither disappointed nor overly excited. Whether or not he enters the Yuan Martial Realm, he can accept either outcome. For him, entering the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm is enough. At least his True Qi will be sufficient, and the power of the moves he exhibits will greatly increase as a result. ¡°Kid, it¡¯s quite remarkable that you¡¯ve reached the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm at such a young age. But there are more than one or two martial artists out there with a higher cultivation than you. Be careful. I do hope you can make it to the inner circle so that we can meet again.¡± Yu Ban laughed evasively. By then, the surrounding scene had already returned to normal. Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°I will try my best and not let senior down.¡± ¡°I hope you can make some advances then. Now, since you¡¯ve used all your chances, you can leave the Heavenly Palace.¡± Yu Ban said with a meaningful smile, ¡°You should leave as soon as possible.¡± Upon hearing Yu Ban¡¯s hint, a chill ran down Yang Chen¡¯s spine. Calculating the time, it wouldn¡¯t be Jiang Caiying entering the palace, would it? This made his eyebrows furrow, then with a step, he immediately headed out of the Heavenly Palace. Just as he was about to leave, a figure in white suddenly appeared. Wasn¡¯t this the same Jiang Caiying who had always been at the forefront before Yang Chen arrived? Indeed, Yang Chen felt a bit nervous when he saw Jiang Caiying. However, he remained nonchalant on the surface as he brushed past Jiang Caiying, ready to fight back in case she attacked him. Strangely though, Jiang Caiying showed no intention of attacking. Jiang Caiying glanced at Yang Chen. At first, she was planning to test Yang Chen¡¯s abilities and then force him to spit out some information. But soon enough, she gave up that idea. She could just figure out what was inside the Heavenly Palace herself. Seeing that Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t attack him, Yang Chen finally relaxed. In fact, among all the geniuses he had encountered, Jiang Caiying was the one he felt most threatened by. At this moment, he and Jiang Caiying parted ways; one exiting the Heavenly palace and the other entering it. When Yang Chen came out of the Heavenly Palace, the crowd, who were initially buzzing with excitement, became even more lively at the sight of him. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Feng!¡± ¡°It¡¯s that Yang Feng.¡± ¡°That obscure guy just came out of the Heavenly Palace.¡± None in the crowd knew Yang Chen¡¯s true identity, they only knew his name from the rumors. ¡°Everyone pay attention, watch this Yang kid closely, don¡¯t let him escape!¡± ¡°Keep your eyes on this Yang Chen¡­¡± For a moment, the talents from all major forces focused their attention on Yang Chen. Quite a number were hoping to gain from him. Yang Chen scanned the crowd and could feel the gaze of many people on him. He knew these people were targeting him. After all, who could enter the Heavenly Palace like Jiang Caiying? Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t attack him confidently, as their interests didn¡¯t conflict. But it was different with these people. Many of them couldn¡¯t enter the Heavenly Palace and were naturally trying to gain some advantage from him, who had been inside the palace. With this in mind, Yang Chen knew he couldn¡¯t avoid trouble. But he simply didn¡¯t bother to think about it anymore. With a step, he disappeared above the Heavenly Palace with a swoosh. ¡°Yang Chen went in that direction.¡± ¡°Quick, chase after him!¡± ¡°Chase!¡± In no time, the talents from all major forces who had lost hope of entering the Heavenly Palace targeted Yang Chen, aiming to gain an advantage from him, a man of unknown origin, with as-yet undiscovered Martial Arts cultivation. The looming crowd made an imposing force. ¡°Ah, it seems like Yang Feng is in a terrible situation now.¡± ¡°Who can he blame? He was just too flashy.¡± ¡°If he hadn¡¯t entered the Heavenly Palace, he wouldn¡¯t have brought such a disaster on himself. But he insisted on going in. He, a loose cultivator, doesn¡¯t even have the ability to face it. It¡¯s easy to get in but hard to get out.¡± ¡°Entering the Heavenly Palace is easy? It¡¯s not like you could do it.¡± ¡°Regardless of what you say, so many people are going to kill this kid now. It basically means Yang Feng is certainly dead. If I were him, I wouldn¡¯t make such a foolish decision.¡± The man kept voicing his opinion casually. Huang Cheng, a genius from the same region as Jiang Caiying, who was slowly making his way towards the Heavenly Palace, laughed dismissively as he heard the murmuring around him and looked at the direction where Yang Chen had disappeared, ¡°These people really think they can deal with that kid?¡± Although he didn¡¯t know Yang Chen, he was sure that if Yang Chen were so easy to deal with, that particular man wouldn¡¯t have been the first to enter the Heavenly Palace. Others might not know what surpassing Jiang Caiying represents. But he knew it very well. Meanwhile, in the distant skies, if you looked closely, you would see a group of geniuses surrounding Yang Chen. Around him were at least hundreds of people, their Martial Arts cultivation varying but those leading the pack had reached the Yuan Martial Realm! Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Chapter 428: Thunder Hell_1 Chapter 431: Chapter 428: Thunder Hell_1 Translator: 549690339 At this moment, Yang Chen was surrounded, as if death had already been declared imminent! The genius youth of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer from Luoyun Main City coldly said, ¡°Yang Feng, I am a disciple of Luoyun Main City, and I don¡¯t want to say much more. I believe you understand your current situation better than anyone else. Today, you will undoubtedly die. However, our Luoyun Main City is benevolent and does not want to kill indiscriminately.¡± ¡°If possible, I would prefer that you join Luoyun Main City. As a gift for joining, you will naturally have to hand over everything you acquired in the Heavenly Palace¡­¡± ¡°Pah! Luoyun Main City, you guys are really shameless.¡± The leader of the Yang Star City¡¯s group of geniuses, Cao Zhi¡¯an, rebuked. ¡°You want to attract geniuses, and you also want the treasures. What makes you think you deserve all the good things?¡± ¡°Luoyun Main City, you are really despicable.¡± The people around were cursing one after another. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, Yang Feng, no one can protect you today. If you know what¡¯s good for you, hand over the treasures obediently. At least you¡¯ll have a complete corpse. Otherwise, your miserable death later won¡¯t be a fun thing!¡± When Yang Chen heard these mocking voices, he glanced at the place not far away and found that the person speaking was none other than Shao Changkong of the Canghai Sect. This was interesting; it turned out to be Shao Changkong of the Canghai Sect. It seemed that the saying ¡°enemies often cross paths¡± was true. Shao Changkong¡¯s words sparked a lot of support. ¡°Yang Feng, no one can protect you, and today you will undoubtedly die.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, hand over the treasures obediently.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to speak. Compared to the others, the people of Luoyun Main City were the most intelligent, knowing to win him over. In this situation, if he were truly desperate, he would definitely choose to join Luoyun Main City. With the strength level of Luoyun Main City, protecting him would not be difficult. However, did these geniuses really think they could trap him because of their strength levels and not because he deliberately allowed it? These geniuses really did not take him seriously. The first-rate talents of the various major forces thought they could eventually reach the top of the Heavenly Palace, so they did not pursue him. Instead, it was those who thought they lacked the ability to reach the top of the Heavenly Palace who were leading a group of lesser talents. It was precisely because of this that Yang Chen had stopped running earlier. For one, he didn¡¯t want these people to keep pursuing him relentlessly. Secondly, now that he had reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he was really curious about how much stronger he had become compared to before. If it was just a group of geniuses at the Origin Martial Realm First Layer and Spirit Martial Realm Peak leading the lesser geniuses, then they posed no real threat to him. However, these people did not think so. They kept pressing him, ¡± Yang Feng, won¡¯t you obediently hand over the treasures?¡± ¡°Hand over the treasures? Sorry, I have no intention of doing that,¡± Yang Chen replied. Shao Changkong, who had been most excited, saw the crowd¡¯s reactions, and hearing Yang Chen¡¯s refusal, he yelled, ¡°I think Yang Feng is just seeking death. Kill this kid, and when the time comes, the treasures will be divided among our forces.¡± Shao Changkong felt that Canghai Sect, although not as strong as Luoyun Main City and Yang Star City, should have no trouble obtaining a share of the spoils. Just as this thought crossed his mind, suddenly, Shao Changkong felt a cold stare. Shao Changkong couldn¡¯t help but be slightly taken aback as he looked into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, suddenly realizing something: ¡°Yang Feng, you, your¡­ these eyes aren¡¯t right, you¡¯re not Yang Feng, you are¡­¡± Shao Changkong was not stupid. After all, he was familiar with Yang Chen. After being looked at the same way again by Yang Chen, he finally remembered and tried to reveal Yang Chen¡¯s identity. But in the next moment, a flash of electric light transformed into an Electric Dragon and disappeared. It was fast and irresistible. Yang Chen¡¯s current strength after reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm was far beyond his previous capabilities. Killing a Shao Changkong was hardly a challenge for him. In the blink of an eye, the figure of Shao Changkong, his eyes filled with disbelief, turned black and fell from the sky, already becoming a cold corpse. ¡°Junior Brother Changkong!¡± ¡°Wait, this Electric Dragon¡­¡± ¡°This Electric Dragon is exactly the same as the one Yang Chen used! You are Yang Chen!¡± ¡°What?! This guy is Yang Chen?¡± The people from the Canghai Sect were very sensitive towards Yang Chen. Seeing the Thunder Rush technique used by Yang Chen and adding Shao Changkong¡¯s unfinished words, they quickly guessed Yang Chen¡¯s identity. ¡°Is this kid Yang Chen?¡± The people from Luoyun Main City and Yang Star City were all shocked. Yang Chen had no intention of hiding his identity either. Looking at the crowd that had surrounded him, he spoke slowly, ¡°I¡¯ll use you all to test my newly comprehended technique!¡± As his words fell, Yang Chen waved his long spear. In an instant, his Silver Purple Forbidden Dragon Spear pointed towards the sky. Suddenly, a thunderous boom echoed in the sky, followed by Yang Chen sweeping his spear horizontally. The shocking thunders contained within the spear were instantly emitted, striking down in dozens of bolts, even hundreds. In the blink of an eye, the surrounding area within dozens of feet had transformed into a world of thunderbolts! ¡°Ah!¡± There were screams everywhere as Yang Chen¡¯s lightning technique covered too wide of an area, and there was simply no way to resist the constant falling of thunderbolts. ¡°What kind of technique is this?!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Out of several hundred people, only the martial artists who had reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer were barely able to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s technique. The remaining Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and Spirit Martial Realm Peak geniuses had no power to defend themselves in the face of the thunderbolts. In an instant, hundreds of people were injured, and others fell to the ground. The scene was a tragic mess. Yang Chen looked at what had unfolded and murmured, ¡°The power of this technique exceeds even my imagination. This Thunder Rush is truly extraordinary, and the Thunder Hell technique I¡¯ve comprehended is not to be underestimated. It¡¯s perfect for large-scale attacks.¡± This move was something Yang Chen had realized during his seclusion. The Heavenly Thunder Origin was an innate thunderbolt force. He could fully use the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin to interact with the thunderbolt force of the vault of heaven, thereby borrowing the power of the vault¡¯s thunderbolts using a martial artist¡¯s methods. Although he couldn¡¯t borrow much power given his current cultivation level, it was still enough. Just like the dozens of feet of thunderbolts, it was the masterpiece of him borrowing the power of the vault of heaven. This was a large-scale technique. He could completely focus the thunderbolts into a single point! Before reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he couldn¡¯t use this technique because he didn¡¯t have enough True Qi. Using it once would consume all the True Qi in his body. But now it was different; after reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, this technique only consumed about 10% of the True Qi in his body. Chapter 432 - Chapter 432: Chapter 429: Searching for Yang Chen_1 Chapter 432: Chapter 429: Searching for Yang Chen_1 Translator: 549690339 This was precisely the advantage of being at the Half-step Origin Martial Realm. The True Qi was like a sea, and the power of the cultivation methods gradually showed at this stage. Yang Chen thought the Thunderbolt Style was an extraordinary spear technique. Although it would create some gap between him and martial artists of the same level in the Spirit Martial Realm, the gap was not that large after all. But now, when he reached the Half-step Origin Martial Realm, the gap emerged. Just like when he used the Purgatory Thunderbolt instantaneously¡­ The people in front of Yang Chen seemed like mere clowns. Yang Chen was satisfied with the outcome of the Purgatory Thunderbolt, but he still hadn¡¯t launched a murderous rampage. Though the Purgatory Thunderbolt was incredibly powerful, he didn¡¯t go for the kill, but instead chose to spare some face. At this moment, Yang Chen saw that the timing was almost right. As he channeled his True Qi into his throat, he gave a loud shout that sounded like a thunderclap: ¡°All the sects that wish to kill me, come at me if you dare! Hahaha!¡± As soon as his words fell, Yang Chen swung his long spear horizontally, and left unobstructed. None dared to stop him as he went, not even those Origin Martial Realm geniuses who usually considered themselves superior. They all seemed to have lost their temper at this moment and could only watch Yang Chen leave without the slightest idea of how to respond. It took a long while for the geniuses who had been shaken by Yang Chen¡¯s display to regain their senses after he had left. They all looked in the direction of Yang Chen¡¯s departure, swallowing hard. Looking at their own people, it was a total mess. Many geniuses had fallen to the ground. It was so shocking that it was hard to believe that it was true. The people they brought, although not having high Martial Arts Cultivation, had at least reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Even if their cultivation level was slightly lower than Yang Chen¡¯s, they should not have been beaten so easily in an instant. However, the facts were as such. Yang Chen had crushed that many people, including those at the same Half-step Origin Martial Realm, with his formidable strength. Everyone found it hard to believe that the sparks of thunder just now were real. ¡°Was that really Yang Chen?¡± ¡°Did Yang Chen reach the Half-step Origin Martial Realm?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t he only reach the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm before?¡± ¡°Most likely, after entering the Heavenly Palace, Yang Chen obtained some treasures, which allowed him to jump forward and gain some benefits, thus reaching the Half-step Origin Martial Realm. It¡¯s infuriating that such a benefit would fall into the hands of someone like him.¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an, who harbored a grudge from Yang Star City, gritted his teeth. ¡°Others get it because they have the ability. Cao Zhi¡¯an, are you still not convinced? Hehe, just now, when the thunderbolts struck, it seemed like you could only protect yourself. If you really had to fight that kid one-on-one, I¡¯m afraid even two of you wouldn¡¯t be his match.¡± The leading genius of Luo Yun Main City sneered. Cao Zhi¡¯an clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Hmph, as if you were his match.¡± Although Cao Zhi¡¯an was unwilling, he had to admit that he might not be Yang Chen¡¯s opponent. Not to mention other things, Yang Chen demonstrated formidable strength in crossing the Heavenly Ladder. Even at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to resist him. Coupled with the display of Yang Chen¡¯s Half-step Origin Martial Realm cultivation level and his rampage just now, who would dare question Yang Chen¡¯s strength? There were at least five Origin Martial Realm team leaders in the crowd. While they were all only at the First Level, they were still impressed by Yang Chen, and the thunderbolt attacks left them only able to defend themselves. They couldn¡¯t fight back at all. ¡°Senior brother, what should we do next? Should we keep chasing?¡± ¡°Chase some ass! What¡¯s the point of catching up? Can you do anything to Yang Chen?¡± ¡°So, are we just going to let this slide, senior brother?¡± ¡°How could we just let it go? Yang Chen¡¯s matter isn¡¯t going to be that easy to deal with. Not to mention anything else, the kid possesses the Inner Area key. He may have shocked a few small forces with the key, but it would not easily scare top powers like Luo Yun Main City and Yang Star City.¡± Soon, the geniuses dispersed one after another. In an instant, news of Yang Chen¡¯s appearance and his ability to single-handedly repel the assembled geniuses of various major forces before leaving spread like wildfire. ¡°How old is Yang Chen that he¡¯s already reached the Half-step Origin Martial Realm?¡± ¡°No, the main point isn¡¯t that. How did Yang Chen manage to escape with so many forces assembled and so many geniuses gathered?¡± ¡°This Yang Chen is really too monstrous.¡± Now, news of Yang Chen¡¯s exploits spread quickly. While not everyone in the Secret Realm knew of Yang Chen, his reputation had grown significantly. Among those who received news of Yang Chen was a group of female disciples from Yanhua Pool. This time around, Mo HuaWu led the group of female disciples from Yanhua Pool instead of Long Huazuo. Long Huazuo seemed visibly unhappy among the many female disciples, and it was unclear whether she was angry about not being selected to lead the Yanhua Pool delegation to the Heavenly Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm or for some other reason. ¡°Senior sister Mo, Yang Chen is truly formidable. He is so young, yet he has already reached the Half-step Origin Martial Realm, and he even repelled the pursuit of many geniuses, which is simply unbelievable¡±.¡± ¡°Yes, senior sister!¡± Mo HuaWu rubbed her eyebrows. Upon hearing the news of Yang Chen¡¯s ups and downs, her heart was uneasy. It wasn¡¯t until she found out that the major forces hadn¡¯t managed to catch him that she finally heaved a sigh of relief. She said softly: ¡°The rise of a genius is always accompanied by numerous marvels!¡± She now also sighed that her master had good insight. Who could have expected that, after such a short time, Yang Chen would have achieved such a level? ¡°Senior sister, we have to find Yang Chen quickly. Our master has ordered us to find him. With the abilities of our Yanhua Pool during this Heavenly Emperor Secret Realm trip, there¡¯s no guarantee of our safety. We might be bullied at any time and have no means to defend ourselves. There¡¯s a lot more power in the Secret Realm than what Yanhua Pool has.¡± ¡°The master arranged for us to find Yang Chen, but we don¡¯t know where he is.¡± ¡°Humph, you bunch of losers. All you know is to find a man when you¡¯re in trouble. Is relying on a man useful?¡± At this moment, an icy voice rang out. The speaker was none other than Long Huazuo, who had once been the top disciple of Yanhua Pool, gathering many glories in her name, but now she had lost her luster. Long Huazuo sneered and said, ¡°What a group of incompetents.¡± Mo HuaWu heard this and furrowed her brows, ¡°If Senior Sister Long feels that you can guide Yanhua Pool safely and securely, please, suggest a better plan. HuaWu will definitely listen to your advice.¡± Chapter 433 - Chapter 433: Chapter 430: Breaking into the Inner Area_1 Chapter 433: Chapter 430: Breaking into the Inner Area_1 Translator: 549690339 Long Huazuo was far from convinced and scolded, ¡°If I had the means, would I have let you be the leader?¡± ¡°Yeah, if we had the means, would we need you as the leader?¡± Some senior sisters who were higher in rank than Mo HuaWu also echoed Long Huazuo¡¯s reprimand. Many people were dissatisfied with Mo HuaWu taking up the position of leader, especially those senior sisters who were higher in rank than her. These people believed that their Martial Arts Cultivation was higher than Mo HuaWu¡¯s, and they could serve as the leader of the expedition. However, to their surprise, Yanhua Pool eventually chose Mo HuaWu, who had neither experience nor qualifications, as the leader of the trip. These senior sisters who didn¡¯t take up the leadership naturally resented, and now that they had an opportunity, they had no qualms about rebuking Yang Chen. Mo HuaWu was naturally angry in her heart. Hearing the words of these senior sisters, she immediately scolded, ¡°Fine, if you brothers and sisters disagree with my leadership, I won¡¯t stop you. You think it¡¯s useless to look for Yang Chen, and you want to go somewhere else? I can¡¯t control it as this leader. Those who are willing to go with me to look for Yang Chen, stay and join me.¡± After these words fell, no one left. The senior sisters who were just clamoring vigorously, as well as Long Huazuo, all shut their mouths obediently. Of course, they were not stupid. The Secret Realm Trip was full of dangers, and they had experienced many tribulations along the way and suffered a lot. Who wouldn¡¯t want to find a good backer and be safe? They were just simply unhappy with Mo HuaWu. ¡°Weren¡¯t you sisters just having a lot of opinions about Yang Chen?¡± Mo HuaWu said coldly, ¡°Sister Long, didn¡¯t you say that I only rely on men? Now, we have disagreements, and why won¡¯t you leave? Sister Long can go find her favorite Yuan Shaoyang from Ziyang Sect.¡± Long Huazuo clenched her teeth and said, ¡°I am from the Yanhua Pool, why should I leave?¡± Mo HuaWu expressionlessly said, ¡°In that case, Sister Long, say less. The Sect Leader gave us a special route. We don¡¯t know where this passage will lead.¡± At the same time, Yang Chen also moved forward according to the treasure map, heading toward the Inner Area. Now, with a completely new appearance, no one could recognize his true identity. Yang Chen kept moving, and after confirming the location of the Inner Area, he didn¡¯t hesitate and hurried over. He didn¡¯t dare to waste time, knowing that he was not the only one entering the Heavenly Palace. Although the map was limited, there were still five copies. Besides his own, there were four more. Not to mention others, it was definitely not a problem for Jiang Caiying to get a copy. In addition, Jiang Caiying, as the second one to enter the Heavenly Palace, did not have the same privileges as him, so she could only choose one map and go straight to the Inner Area. Simply put, Jiang Caiying could not possibly stay in the Heavenly Palace like him for too long. Moreover, considering Jiang Caiying¡¯s cultivation level, her traveling speed wouldn¡¯t be much slower than his. He didn¡¯t dare to delay. In comparison, he had two keys in hand, while Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t. Going to the Inner Area as soon as possible was only beneficial and not harmful to him. After all, he had the Inner Area and could enter, while Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t. Thus, following the map¡¯s description, Yang Chen arrived at the location of the Inner Area. ¡°This map¡¯s marked location is undoubtedly here, but in front of me is an ocean¡­ is it underwater?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. Seeing that there was no second route for the map, Yang Chen leaped into the water. This water was simulated by prohibition and did not have the normal water flow floating effect. So when he arrived in the water, Yang Chen still went forward smoothly. After moving forward for about a few dozen meters, he saw an magnificent city that was so extensive that it was difficult to estimate. ¡°The Sky Capital City?¡± Yang Chen looked at the name of the city and murmured, ¡°It seems that the Sky Capital City should be the so-called Inner Area. The real treasures should be in this Sky Capital City.¡± At first glance, the city gate of the Sky Capital City had a keyhole. Wasn¡¯t this keyhole exactly matching one of the keys in his hand? Yang Chen was delighted and couldn¡¯t help taking out the key, not caring what the other key was for, and was about to open the city gate of Sky Capital City directly. However, right as his thought fell, Yang Chen suddenly felt a dangerous sensation. ¡°Who is it!¡± Yang Chen frowned. As the words fell, in an instant, a surge of True Qi swirled in, and a needle embroidered with colored light pierced towards him. Yang Chen¡¯s heart trembled at this, and he quickly withdrew himself. However, this Rainbow Needle, with its brilliant colors and unmatched speed, seemed to have locked onto him, and directly pierced at him. ¡°Rainbow Needle?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and recognized the origin of this needle technique. He knew very well the power of this Rainbow Needle. Without a second word, he immediately shook his palm, and in the next moment, the Black Mountain Bear Essence Blood within his body surged forth, and the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm suddenly materialized. With a bang, it slapped out. As the palm was released, it moved forward at an extremely fast speed, colliding with the Rainbow Needle. The power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was extraordinary, but so was the power of the Rainbow Needle. The moment the two collided, the Rainbow Needle slightly wavered, then retreated as if controlled, eventually falling into a delicate, fair, and tender woman¡¯s hand. Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm also abruptly disappeared¡­ ¡°You really are extraordinary to have gotten through the Heavenly Palace, Yang Chen. I¡¯ve heard about you. In North Mountain County, you should be the most gifted.¡± A voice suddenly fell, and she was dressed in white clothes, giving a sense of ethereal, and her voice made people feel like they were in a dreamlike illusion. Yang Chen looked at the woman, sighed softly, fearing what would come. He had been afraid of Jiang Caiying arriving too soon. Now, as expected, Jiang Caiying closely followed. The woman in front of him was Jiang Caiying. This woman had at least the Sixth Level of the Origin Martial Realm cultivation level, so it was impossible for him to defeat her when they competed. At most, he could only protect himself. After all, how could he compare to someone who was at least one cycle older and had a much stronger cultivation level? ¡°Jiang Caiying, I have no grievances with you, so why did you attack me? And, how do you know I am Yang Chen? I am not some Yang Chen.¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brow and spoke expressionlessly. Jiang Caiying¡¯s name was not difficult to know. There had been no shortage of discussions about her during the Heavenly Ladder. Now, when he had changed his appearance and yet Jiang Caiying was so sure that he was Yang Chen, it was also an astonishing matter. Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: Chapter 431: Do You Know My Master?_1 Chapter 434: Chapter 431: Do You Know My Master?_1 Translator: 549690339 Jiang Caiying¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Yang Chen, stop pretending. You¡¯re the first one to enter the Heavenly Palace, and you must have obtained that map. The only person who could have come to this inner area earlier than me would be you. Don¡¯t think that you can hide from me just by changing your appearance. Although I don¡¯t know what method you used, I¡¯m sure that you are Yang Chen without a doubt.¡± Seeing that he couldn¡¯t continue to hide it, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any other choice: ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°It¡¯s simple, Yang Chen. I don¡¯t want to waste words either. You are a genius as well, and it¡¯s not easy for me to deal with you. However, you should know that the difference in our martial arts cultivation is too great, and it¡¯s impossible for you to win against me. So just hand over the key obediently. Only those who know the current affairs are the true heroes, and I believe that you should have the courage to do so.¡± Jiang Caiying shouted. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was not happy: ¡°Why should I give the key to you?¡± ¡°In that case, let¡¯s fight.¡± Without saying anything else, Jiang Caiying moved her hand, and in an instant, unlike the single rainbow needle she used just now, four or five rainbow needles appeared at the same time. These four or five Rainbow Needles appeared simultaneously, each entwined with a rainbow thread that seemed like a real needle thread. Yang Chen was very clear about the power of the Rainbow Needle; the most powerful part was not the needle itself, but the rainbow thread behind it. This rainbow thread was formed by streams of True Qi and was extremely powerful! If one was hit by it, they would either die or suffer severe injuries. Seeing Jiang Caiying take action once again, Yang Chen felt his scalp tingle and quickly said: ¡°Jiang Caiying, what¡¯s the rush? Do you really think that your Rainbow Needle can do anything to me?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jiang Caiying couldn¡¯t help but pause, looking into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes: ¡°From what you¡¯re saying, it seems like you know a lot about my master¡¯s secret technique, the Rainbow Needle.¡± ¡°What do I know about the Rainbow Needle?¡± Yang Chen said seriously: ¡°Jiang Caiying, is your master Mei Xiuying?¡± Jiang Caiying¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, looking at Yang Chen in shock, full of disbelief: ¡°Yang Chen, my master never reveals her real name when meeting people, and she has been living in seclusion for decades without showing herself to others. How did you know my master¡¯s name? Speak up, or I will take your life!¡± Jiang Caiying was shocked, but Yang Chen was even more shocked. At first, Yang Chen was just trying to test her, but he didn¡¯t expect that Jiang Caiying¡¯s master was indeed Mei Xiuying! Who was Mei Xiuying? In his previous life, among the many geniuses he had taught, there was a young girl named Mei Xiuying. She was only fifteen or sixteen years old when Hua Wanru assassinated him and killed him. The cultivation method he passed down to Mei Xiuying was this Rainbow Needle Technique. This was a technique he had acquired from ancient books, and no one in the world had practiced it before. Moreover, practicing the Rainbow Needle required a unique physique, making the conditions extremely strict. Therefore, when he saw the Rainbow Needle just now, he was a bit surprised and asked Jiang Caiying about her master curiously! This question was the most shocking part for him¡­ A girl who was only fifteen or sixteen years old back then had now become a respected Elder, and she had been keeping a low profile for decades. It showed that Mei Xiuying was no longer the ordinary girl she used to be but had become a famous master known to all. The question lay here! How many years had passed between his death and reincarnation in this life? At the beginning, he rarely thought about this issue and didn¡¯t think there would be much time between the two. Different regions recorded time in different ways, so it was challenging to verify, and he was too lazy to think about it. Now it seemed that there might not be just a moment between his previous death and this life as he thought. ¡°Yang Chen, tell me now.¡± Jiang Caiying pointed at Yang Chen and shouted loudly. Yang Chen¡¯s face tightened, and then he smiled faintly: ¡°Jiang Caiying, my master and your master are best friends. So, we are family.¡± ¡°How can I believe you? How do I know that your master and my master are friends?¡± Jiang Caiying asked. Hearing this, Yang Chen was almost sure that Mei Xiuying hadn¡¯t told her disciple about himself. If she had, Jiang Caiying would have shown different reactions upon hearing his name instead of being so calm since his name remained the same in this life as his previous one. Perhaps Mei Xiuying had forgotten about him since she was just a girl in her teens at that time. He reckoned that after this incident, Jiang Caiying would tell her master about it. He wondered what kind of reaction the woman would have when she heard the name Yang Chen again. With so many people sharing the same name in the world, Mei Xiuying probably wouldn¡¯t show any significant reaction. With this in mind, Yang Chen sighed softly, feeling the coldness of the world, and said: ¡°I once heard my master say that your master has a plum blossom mark on her left shoulder.¡± ¡°How did you know about that?¡± Jiang Caiying frowned, thinking that it was quite strange. She knew what kind of person her master was, and for all these years, her master had never been intimate with any other man. The secret of the plum blossom mark on her left shoulder was even more obscure. Only someone who had been very close to her master could know about it. Who was this man¡¯s master, and how did he know? Nevertheless, Jiang Caiying was almost convinced that he was telling the truth and said: ¡°So, it turns out that your master and my master are friends; we¡¯re not actually enemies.¡± ¡°I¡¯m glad you think so.¡± Yang Chen shook his head with a wry smile. He didn¡¯t expect to meet the descendant of a girl he had taught back then. And this descendant had lived longer than him in his previous life. Yang Chen said: ¡°Miss Jiang, since we are on the same side, let¡¯s put aside our differences. I do indeed have the key to enter the inner area, and we can share it. However, the condition is that we will be on the same side from now on.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Caiying agreed without even thinking. Since her master knew Yang Chen¡¯s master, she was friends with Yang Chen. Seeing Jiang Caiying agreeing so readily, Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn¡¯t gauge how strong Jiang Caiying was, but he knew very well how powerful the Rainbow Needle Technique was that he had personally handed down. Considering her level in the secret realm, he thought she might rank in the top three even if she wasn¡¯t the first(place). Having such a powerful ally was certainly something he wanted to see. As for sharing the key and entering the inner area together, it wasn¡¯t a big deal. With this thought in mind, Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Miss Jiang, please.¡± ¡°Please.¡± Jiang Caiying was also very polite. So, the two of them turned hostility into friendship, and together they stood in front of the gate of Tiandu City. Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Chapter 432: Tiandu Palace Assessment_1 Chapter 435: Chapter 432: Tiandu Palace Assessment_1 Translator: 549690339 In front of the Main Gate of the Sky Capital City, a keyhole could be clearly seen. Yang Chen took out the prepared key and inserted it directly into the keyhole. With a click, the gate of the Heavenly Capital City opened. Excitement appeared on the faces of Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying. However, the next moment, their excitement froze. Because, when the gate of the Heavenly Capital City opened, a sudden rumbling sound arose, and then the entire city moved upwards into the sky. This forced Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying to quickly retreat, looking at the majestic scene before them but unable to feel any joy. As the Heavenly Capital City moved upward, it signified that the moment they used the key to open the gate of the city, the Heavenly Capital City, as a symbol of the inner area of the Emperor¡¯s Treasure, had gradually emerged from the water, coming into everyone¡¯s view. But that wasn¡¯t the most important part. The key factor was that when the city gate opened, a voice echoed in all directions. ¡°The Gate B of Sky Capital City is now open. Those who want my Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance, come on over.¡± This voice seemed to carry an invisible temptation, not only spreading throughout the secret realm but also exposing the direction of the sound. What did this mean? It meant that now everyone in the secret realm knew where the Heavenly Capital City was, and they would all rush to the city because of Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, seeking to acquire the treasures in the city and obtain his inheritance. The inheritance of the Great Emperor Tiandu, which was the target of everyone, who would underestimate it? Tiandu Emperor had already made it clear that those who wanted his treasures and inheritance should come over. Now, it seemed that everyone in the Secret Realm would rush there. And Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, who had opened the Heavenly Capital City, would have no advantage at all. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Jiang Caiying frowned, looking troubled. ¡°It¡¯s simple. It¡¯s a prohibition set up by Tiandu Emperor on purpose. As soon as someone opens the city, the news will spread throughout the secret realm. Sure enough, choosing the person to inherit Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasures and inheritance is not as simple as it seems. Those who got the keys thought they could swallow the treasures and inheritance alone, but in reality, it¡¯s not that simple.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile. Everyone thought so, and they jealously targeted him. Now it seemed that the key was like a hot potato. The only advantage was that those with the key would be able to enter the city gate faster than others. However, what made Yang Chen curious was that there were three keys in total. What was the purpose of the other two? This made Yang Chen think of the owner of the voice lately who said ¡®Gate B of Sky Capital City¡¯. What was this Gate B about? Was there another door besides this one? At that moment, Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying looked at each other and seemed to understand each other¡¯s intentions. Hurry! Now that the news of the opening of the Heavenly Capital City has been exposed, they must rush in and seize every opportunity to gain as much as they can. At the same time, the Heavenly Capital City moved from the water into the sky, and the water surface disappeared. The city then settled on the ground, looking magnificent. Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying entered the city through the open gate. Upon entering the city, both Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying instinctively spread out their divine souls and began to observe their surroundings. Yang Chen secretly admired Jiang Caiying, seeing that she was not as fidgety as other geniuses; the first thing she did when she entered the Heavenly Capital City was to spread out her divine soul and observe the situation around her. Once they felt there was no danger, the two of them proceeded further together. ¡°Inside the city, everything is formed by prohibitions. The only real object is the largest palace in the city, the Sky Capital Palace,¡± Yang Chen said. Jiang Caiying looked deeply at Yang Chen, feeling astonished. With her divine soul power, she had barely noticed that the surrounding structures were false just moments ago, not expecting Yang Chen to have seen through it even earlier. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go into the Sky Capital Palace and take a look,¡± Jiang Caiying said without much ado. Her suspicion of Yang Chen was greatly reduced because Yang Chen¡¯s master was an acquaintance of her own master. So, the two stepped in together and entered the Sky Capital Palace. Upon entering, their surroundings suddenly went pitch black. Then the familiar old voice rang again. ¡°A Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and a Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, you will face different challenges. The assessments will be based on your cultivation levels. Passing these basic challenges will allow you to be eligible to see the true face of the Sky Capital Palace¡­ Alright, the assessment begins now,¡± the old voice said with a chuckle. As his words fell, the surrounding scene quickly shifted. The next moment, Yang Chen found his vision cleared and he was in a lush green grassland. At the same time, Jiang Caiying vanished. ¡°Is this challenge separating Jiang Caiying and me at the same time? It appears the treasures left by the Great Emperor are truly extraordinary. The surroundings seem so real, making me feel like I¡¯m actually there. I wonder what the basic assessment of this Great Emperor is like,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. As he was thinking, a few green giants covered in grass suddenly appeared on the grassland. These green giants appeared out of thin air, and a terrifying Martial Arts Cultivation emanated from each of them. Yang Chen¡¯s expression tightened: ¡°Are they formed by prohibitions? It makes sense since the sand soldiers in the Trial Tower were also formed by prohibitions. If Yu Ban, as the Great Emperor Tiandu¡¯s right-hand man, can create such amazing prohibitions, creating a green giant shouldn¡¯t be too difficult.¡± Just as his thought settled, the old voice rang once more. ¡°Little guy, there are a total of five green giants. Only if you defeat them within the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea, the assessment will be considered successful. The sooner you defeat them, the better. The sooner you defeat them, the more points you will get, and when the time comes, I will grade you in four levels: Grade A, B, C, and D¡­¡± ¡°Senior, what are the benefits of getting more points?¡± Yang Chen asked. He wanted to ask more detailed questions, but just as his words fell, the voice disappeared completely. Then, the five green giants seemed to go insane and rushed towards him. Feeling the power of the green giants, Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold. Then, he unleashed the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, crackling with thunder and lightning! Announcement of a group number: 229667069, which requires payment to join, of course, only one cent. Not much, if everything goes well, there will be an event held soon. The winner can win a red envelope worth 20-100 yuan. By then, those who joined the group will make it easier for me to find the winners~ Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Chapter 433: What Does Level A Middle Mean?_1 Chapter 436: Chapter 433: What Does Level A Middle Mean?_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what the purpose of the Grade A, B, C, D scores was, but since it was an assessment, naturally, the higher the score, the better. He didn¡¯t think too much about it. As the five Green Giants rushed towards him, he instantly unleashed the Thunderbolt Style. Immediately after, the Heavenly Thunder Elemental Power surged within his body, flashing by with a sizzling sound. The five Green Giants charged at him at once, colliding head-on with the astonishing power unleashed by his Heavenly Thunder Origin. In an instant, the five Green Giants vanished into thin air, leaving only clumps of grass falling to the ground. ¡°It seems that now that I¡¯ve entered the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, my strength has increased greatly,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. At the beginning, when he fought against the multitude of martial artists from the various Major Sects, he unleashed the Thunder Hell Strike to defeat countless people, but Yang Chen was still unsure. Now, seeing these five Green Giants, whose Martial Arts Cultivation was the same as his at Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he could tell they were completely vulnerable to his attack with just one move. Reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, the changes brought about by the Cultivation Methods were too drastic, making it difficult for him not to be powerful. While he was lost in thought, the ancient voice rang out again. ¡°Not bad, Perfect Level A, you have successfully passed the assessment!¡± The next moment, the surrounding green grassland scene disappeared, replaced by the interior of a magnificent palace. Besides a few exquisitely carved statues inside the palace, it was empty and devoid of any other objects. Yang Chen pondered for a moment and finally revealed a wry smile. ¡°It seems this is the interior of the palace. I wonder if only those who pass the assessment can enter here. I don¡¯t know where Jiang Caiying is now,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. As he thought about this, he suddenly felt that calling Jiang Caiying ¡°Miss¡± was somewhat inappropriate. After all, he and Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master Mei XiuYing were of the same generation. But now, he still called Jiang Caiying ¡°Miss¡±¡­ But not calling her ¡°Miss¡±, Jiang Caiying¡¯s actual age was not much different from his previous life. Surely he couldn¡¯t be her senior either. Thinking about this, Yang Chen shook his head and didn¡¯t think any further. There were no changes inside the palace. After about a cup of tea¡¯s time, a ray of light flashed, followed by the appearance of a female figure. Upon close inspection, it was none other than Jiang Caiying. ¡°Miss Jiang, have you completed the assessment?¡± Yang Chen asked with a slight smile. Jiang Caiying looked at Yang Chen carefully: ¡°You completed the assessment and came here?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Yang Chen looked around: ¡°I don¡¯t know what the connection is between all this. By the way, Miss Jiang, what score did you get in the assessment?¡± ¡°Level A Lower.¡± Jiang Caiying said expressionlessly, ¡°Those Green Giants were quite difficult to deal with, and it took me a lot of effort. What score did you get?¡± Yang Chen smiled but didn¡¯t say anything. Seeing that Yang Chen was smiling without speaking, Jiang Caiying¡¯s curiosity was piqued: ¡°I¡¯m asking you.¡± Yang Chen coughed lightly: ¡°Miss Jiang, are you sure you want to know?¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I be sure?¡± ¡°Perfect Level A,¡± Yang Chen answered directly. Jiang Caiying widened her eyes and sat on the ground with her legs crossed, frustrated: ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t use my full strength. If I had used my true ability, I could have quickly exterminated those Green Giants and obtained a Perfect Level A without any problems.¡± Seeing Jiang Caiying¡¯s competitive spirit so strong, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think of Mei Xiuying¡¯s personality when she was young. It seemed that like master, like disciple, he had once told Mei Xiuying to restrain her competitive nature, but now it seemed that people rarely change their nature. He had not seen Mei Xiuying¡¯s character in a while, but he knew her character by looking at her disciple¡¯s character. Thinking about this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what Jiang Caiying said and carried on. ¡°You came early. So what¡¯s going on? We passed the assessment, just to sit here?¡± Jiang Caiying asked curiously. ¡°All these arrangements were made by Tiandu Emperor. This assessment must be a series of them. This step is just like the previous one. If you want to obtain the inheritance and treasures of Tiandu Emperor, you have to follow his arrangements. With the strength of us ¡®little guys¡¯, even if Tiandu Emperor is dead, we are still like ants in front of others,¡± Yang Chen shrugged. His words were not false. Even if Tiandu Emperor had been dead for many years, they were still just ants in his presence. Jiang Caiying pouted her mouth and said no more. Just like that, the two of them sat cross-legged. About half an hour later, a sudden flash of light appeared. Immediately afterwards, the third person aside from Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying appeared in the place. Yang Chen looked up and saw that the person was none other than the top genius of Luoyun Main City, Huo Changhai. This made Yang Chen think. With careful thought, it was not difficult to guess that the geniuses of all the forces must have heard the ancient voice and quickly rushed to Tiandu City, then entered Tiandu Palace to participate in the assessment. Huo Changhai was the fastest one to enter the assessment. Yang Chen still had a fresh memory of Huo Changhai. His opponent¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer. Moreover, the key was that Luoyun Main City as a whole was relatively less overbearing compared to the other forces, at least giving people a chance to survive. For example, a while ago, the leader of Luoyun Main City was chasing after him, but he was not as fierce as the others. Instead, he gave him another way out. Although it was a bit superfluous for Yang Chen, he learned a little about the character of the people from Luoyun Main City. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know the character of Huo Changhai, but at least now it didn¡¯t make Yang Chen feel antipathy. Upon entering, he cupped his hands towards Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, glanced apprehensively at Jiang Caiying, and then sat down in a corner. Huo Changhai was the first to enter after Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, but not the last. Following Huo Changhai, two unknown geniuses appeared in an instant, both with Martial Arts Cultivation at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, passing the assessment as well. After that, martial artists with varying Martial Arts Cultivation levels arrived in this palace. Among them, there were also some familiar faces, such as Jiang Caiying¡¯s acquaintance, Huang Cheng. With a flash of light, Huang Cheng from the same place as Jiang Caiying twisted his neck and appeared inside the palace, passing the assessment. He saw Jiang Caiying at a glance: ¡°Jiang Caiying, I knew you were here. Tell me, what score did you get on the assessment?¡± ¡°Level A Lower,¡± Jiang Caiying said coldly. ¡°Haha, you¡¯re not doing well this time, I got Level A Middle,¡± Huang Cheng grinned. Jiang Caiying was slightly annoyed. She had not used her true strength at the beginning, which was why she got a Level A Lower. Moreover, her opponent was quite strong. Seeing Huang Cheng¡¯s self-satisfied face, Jiang Caiying said stiffly, ¡°Level A Middle makes you proud? Do you know that someone here scored a Perfect Level A.¡± Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: Chapter 434: Identity Exposed_1 Chapter 437: Chapter 434: Identity Exposed_1 Translator: 549690339 As everyone knows, Huang Cheng¡¯s strength is at the fifth layer of the Origin Martial Realm, and no one dares to provoke him. So when they saw Huang Cheng pass the assessment and appear here, no one spoke much. What did it have to do with them when Huang Cheng showed off his achievements? But when they heard Jiang Caiying¡¯s words, many people were shocked. A perfect Level A ¨C how terrifying was that? To put it into perspective, Jiang Caiying herself was only at Level A Lower. And everyone had witnessed her strength. ¡°I¡¯m at Lower B-grade.¡± ¡°I¡¯m at Upper B-grade!¡± ¡°I¡¯m at Perfect B-grade.¡± People talked in hushed voices, and most of them attained B-grade. Between A-grade and B-grade, it goes without saying that A-grade was better. Not to mention, there were very few who could attain A-grade, let alone perfect A-grade. This was the most perfect and outstanding achievement. ¡°Who got perfect A-grade?¡± ¡°Yeah, who got such a powerful result as Perfect A-grade?¡± As everyone discussed, Huang Cheng was also curious about Jiang Caiying¡¯s words. He was proud to have achieved Level A Middle, and even managed to surpass Jiang Caiying. Yet according to her, someone had achieved Perfect A-grade, which made him feel a little frustrated. It wasn¡¯t like he was unhappy, but a genius like him didn¡¯t enjoy being overshadowed. Jiang Caiying, seeing Huang Cheng¡¯s confusion, remained silent and simply glanced at Yang Chen. Yang Chen, who was sitting nearby, felt somewhat embarrassed. Huang Cheng looked at Yang Chen with a puzzled expression and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°You¡¯re saying he got Perfect A-grade? How is that possible? Who is he?¡± It¡¯s not surprising that Huang Cheng didn¡¯t recognize Yang Chen because Yang Chen had changed his appearance. It¡¯s not just Huang Cheng who wouldn¡¯t recognize him; even those close to Yang Chen would have a hard time identifying him. The reason why Jiang Caiying recognized Yang Chen was entirely based on guesswork. ¡°So he got Perfect A-grade?¡± ¡°Who is this kid?¡± ¡°Yeah, I don¡¯t recognize him at all.¡± ¡°Where did this kid come from?¡± Yang Chen remained calm despite the speculation, keeping his composure. This Jiang Caiying, with her few words of praise, had actually pushed him into the spotlight. Now, even if he wanted to keep a low profile, it would be impossible. Originally, as he sat there, no one could guess that he was Yang Chen. Now, he had to deliberately disguise himself so that others couldn¡¯t guess his identity. However, just as he was thinking this way, Jiang Caiying acted as a very qualified teammate at this time. When Huang Cheng questioned her, Jiang Caiying smiled, ¡°Isn¡¯t it easy to guess? Huang Cheng, you must have entered the Heavenly Palace and know who was the first person to get the map.¡± ¡°The first person to get the map was Yang Chen. Yang Chen is the top genius in North Mountain County. This kid¡­Wait, you¡¯re Yang Chen!¡± Huang Cheng finally realized and pointed at Yang Chen in shock. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but slap his forehead and roll his eyes at Jiang Caiying. What did Jiang Caiying mean by this? Did she have to expose his identity to be satisfied? She was definitely doing it on purpose. What the heck was Jiang Caiying thinking? Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure it out. At this point, he was undoubtedly pushed into the spotlight in the truest sense of the word. Everyone knew that he was Yang Chen now. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no doubt about it. Yang Chen was rumored to have gotten the Inner Circle Treasure Map from the Heavenly Palace, and after leaving, he defeated numerous forces one after another. He then traveled all the way to Sky Capital City. This Sky Capital City was opened by him, and his Martial Arts Cultivation is on par with Yang Chen¡¯s.¡± ¡°Is he really Yang Chen?¡± Standing in the crowd, Huang Cheng couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Damn it, no wonder he could achieve Perfect A-grade. It¡¯s this demon kid. Oh well, I admit defeat. There shouldn¡¯t be much difference between Level A Middle and Perfect A-grade, hehehehe¡­¡± ¡°Perfect A-grade, no wonder. Yang Chen has always been known as a demon, and it¡¯s not an exaggeration to call him the number one genius in North Mountain County. It¡¯s not surprising that he achieved such excellent results!¡± ¡°Hey, kid, are you Yang Chen?¡± ¡°We¡¯re asking you, are you Yang Chen?¡± Some people were merely speculating, while others were more audacious, pointing at Yang Chen¡¯s nose and questioning him. Yang Chen had no intention of responding, sitting in silence with his eyes closed. ¡°I can see that he¡¯s Yang Chen. There¡¯s no need to guess. Although his appearance is different from the Yang Chen I know, his eyes, temperament, and movements are all identical to Yang Chen. I know Yang Chen very well.¡± At this moment, a man suddenly stood up from the crowd. Examining the man closely, wasn¡¯t it Han Fang of the Canghai Sect? Han Fang, the Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect, was a top genius nurtured by the sect. However, Yang Chen was curious ¨C during this Secret Realm trip with the Tiandu Emperor, Han Fang had encountered some unknown opportunities and treasures, which allowed his Martial Arts Cultivation to advance from a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm to a genuine Yuan Martial Realm. This had undoubtedly solidified his position within the Canghai Sect. Such a cultivation level seemed to have given Han Fang the confidence he needed to scrutinize Yang Chen with a cold expression, ¡°Yang Chen, how come you¡¯ve become so cowardly that you don¡¯t even dare to reveal your identity?¡± ¡°Kid, are you Yang Chen or not?¡± ¡°I heard Yang Chen has a lot of treasures on him.¡± ¡°There¡¯s not much space here now, and Yang Chen has nowhere to run. He has the keys to the Inner Area on him, and as long as we join forces, we can kill him at any time. What do you say, everyone, should we join forces to kill Yang Chen, and then divide the treasures and keys on his body?¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed coldly and immediately said, ¡°All right, no need to speculate anymore, Han Fang. Let me tell you the truth. Yes, I am Yang Chen. As for you guys wanting to steal my keys or loot my treasures or plot to attack me together, well, I¡¯m always ready and welcome.¡± As these words fell, the surroundings became silent. Yang Chen¡¯s domineering aura instantly spread, sweeping in all directions, shocking the onlookers. Those who had been clamoring just now were all rendered speechless. Yang Chen surveyed the crowd, not having to think to know that those who had been clamoring were mostly from the Canghai Sect, as well as the people who were talking about joining forces to kill him. Of course, there were also a few people taking advantage of the chaos. But Yang Chen was curious as to what these opportunists were capable of. Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: Chapter 435: Three Forces Battle Yang Chen_1 Chapter 438: Chapter 435: Three Forces Battle Yang Chen_1 Translator: 549690339 Clearly, there were many people who had no real ability but just liked to make clamors. They would often boast endlessly but when faced with real challenges, they would shrink back and remain silent. So, naturally, they were quite wary of the intense aura of dominance that Yang Chen exuded. Seeing the surroundings become completely silent, Han Fang frowned and said, ¡°Folks, usually you want to deal with Yang Chen, but you¡¯re concerned that he might escape. However, now things are different. This place is quite limited, and one can¡¯t leave nor enter without passing through the assessment. Yang Chen can¡¯t escape, so what can he do if we all work together?¡± There was no response from the crowd. Han Fang started to feel awkward as no one responded. Theoretically speaking, with such a reasonable call, there should have been a considerable response from others. But the reality was far beyond his expectations. It was indeed the case. Many people just sneered at Han Fang¡¯s words. If the Sky Capital City hadn¡¯t opened yet and they hadn¡¯t entered it, they might have agreed to Han Fang¡¯s proposal and attacked Yang Chen in the hopes that his key would fall into their hands. But things were different now. With the city gates opened, what use would there be in taking Yang Chen¡¯s key? For decoration? As for Yang Chen¡¯s treasures, they didn¡¯t care about them. Who among these geniuses didn¡¯t possess a few treasures? They were not willing to risk their lives for some unclear treasures and bear the risk of being killed by Yang Chen¡¯s counterattack. Yang Chen looked at Han Fang¡¯s embarrassment, not surprised at all. He coldly said, ¡°Han Fang, if you have something to say, just say it straight. With such a clumsy attempt, everyone will only think of you as a jumping clown who is not serious.¡± ¡°Who are you saying isn¡¯t serious?¡± Han Fang was immediately furious. The crowd burst into laughter. Han Fang clenched his teeth in anger, obviously very irritated. From the moment he was defeated by Yang Chen outside the Secret Realm, he held a grudge against Yang Chen. He had always wanted to find an opportunity to deal with Yang Chen, but he had never found the chance. Now that it seemed like there was an opportunity, Han Fang shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, was it you who killed Shao Changkong from our Canghai Sect?¡± ¡°What if it was?¡± Yang Chen replied calmly. ¡°Well, Yang Chen, how dare you admit it? You killed my Junior Brother Changkong, and I, Canghai Sect, swear to be against you forever.¡± Han Fang yelled angrily. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen chuckled, ¡°Han Fang, if you keep saying such things, I won¡¯t bother to respond. Wasn¡¯t it you who sent someone to kill me on behalf of Shao Changkong, Canghai Sect? So are you saying that you can represent the Canghai Sect to kill me, but I am not allowed to fight back? My grudge against the Canghai Sect is mutual.¡± ¡°Han Fang, if I were you, I¡¯d stop saying such useless things now. Don¡¯t make the late Shao Changkong freeze to death in the underworld, lest even the ghosts would not let you go.¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Han Fang suddenly roared, ¡°Hehe, Yang Chen, you¡¯re so arrogant. Do you really think no one can deal with you?¡± ¡°Han Fang, it seems you forgot how I defeated you outside the Secret Realm?¡± Yang Chen smiled, ¡°If you want to try again, I don¡¯t mind playing with you.¡± Han Fang recalled how he was defeated by Yang Chen outside the Secret Realm, and naturally felt fear as he stepped back, the memory obviously still fresh in his mind. But soon, the fear disappeared as Han Fang twisted his face and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s not just me who wants to deal with you. The fellows from Beishan Main City, show Yang Chen your strength.¡± ¡°Brother Han, we¡¯ve been waiting on the side for a long time¡­¡± As Han Fang¡¯s words fell, several Origin Martial Realm geniuses from Beishan Main City who had passed the assessment stood up. Yang Chen glanced at them and found a few familiar faces. At least, wasn¡¯t Shao Ming one of them? However, Shao Ming was not as lucky as Han Fang. He was still only at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. But there were quite a few at the Origin Martial Realm in Beishan Main City, totaling three, although each of them was only at the First Layer of Origin Martial Realm. At that moment, the people from Beishan Main City stood with those from the Canghai Sect. Four Origin Martial Domain experts, plus several Half-step Yuan Martial Realm masters, stared at Yang Chen with keen eyes. Yang Chen found this rather interesting. If the area was larger, he wouldn¡¯t have considered these opponents to be a threat. But now, space was indeed a problem. Without enough room to execute his moves, dealing with these opponents wouldn¡¯t be as simple as it was outside. However, it wasn¡¯t easy to scare him. Although dealing with them was troublesome, it was a different matter from not being able to deal with them at all. Yang Chen spoke coldly, ¡°Everyone from Beishan Main City, are you sure you want to join forces with the Canghai Sect?¡± ¡°Yang Chen, there¡¯s no need to scare us. Hehe, you dared to offend Miss Han, and Miss Han is very angry.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, when death is near, don¡¯t waste words. Just hand over your head.¡± he stated in response to some Beishan Main City Origin Martial Realm genius¡¯ words. Yang Chen smiled when he heard their words. It seemed that the matter still had something to do with Han Lingling. That woman was still unwilling to relent until now? However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think that Beishan Main City¡¯s move against him was entirely due to Han Lingling. How should he put it¡­ People die for money, and birds die for food. ¡°Everyone, there¡¯s no need for idle chatter with him. Now that we have so many people here, his days are numbered.¡± Han Fang became confident quickly, looking completely dismissive of Yang Chen. At this moment, another voice butted in suddenly. ¡°How about you also include us from Sun Star City when you attack Yang Chen?¡± The speaker was none other than Wang Yulong, currently the leading genius of Sun Star City, also a young prodigy who had reached the Third Layer of Origin Martial Realm. Wang Yulong glanced at Yang Chen, sneered and said, ¡°Yang Chen has provoked our Sun Star City several times already. It¡¯s only right for us to contribute our strength in killing this foe.¡± Originally, he didn¡¯t plan to interfere because everyone had seen Yang Chen¡¯s strength. Wang Yulong had no fear, but he knew that fully exterminating Yang Chen would result in heavy losses and be not worth the cost for his Sun Star City. So at first, he kept watching quietly and didn¡¯t act hastily. He needed to see if the situation had become clear. Now, with the Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City joining forces to attack Yang Chen, his Sun Star City naturally didn¡¯t mind getting involved. Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: Chapter 436: Yang Chen’s Ally_1 Chapter 439: Chapter 436: Yang Chen¡¯s Ally_1 Translator: 549690339 At this moment, Yang Chen was completely pushed to the edge of a cliff. First, there was the Canghai Sect, second, the Beishan Main City, and third, the Sun Star City. The combined forces of these three powers caused Yang Chen to frown slightly. If it were only the Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City, he wouldn¡¯t worry too much, and he was confident that he could survive if he went all out. However, with Sun Star City¡¯s involvement, things just got a lot more troublesome. There was no way around it, the number of Origin Martial Realm geniuses under Sun Star City¡¯s command was far greater than that of Beishan Main City and Canghai Sect combined. Moreover, their forces also had Wang Yulong, a genius who had reached the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm. With Wang Yulong at the helm, the combined force of the three powers seemed unstoppable. If they were out in the open, Yang Chen could handle them, but now, in such a confined space, he couldn¡¯t help but feel extremely bothered. Yang Chen could see that Wang Yulong did not yet know that he had stolen the Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s corpse. However, with the situation having escalated to this extent, he would have no choice but to release the Demonic Python and the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers soon. At that time, it would be difficult for Wang Yulong to remain ignorant. Well then, let¡¯s settle the old and new grudges with these three forces all at once! ¡°So it¡¯s Brother Wang from Sun Star City. Your decision to choose this side is undoubtedly a wise one. Working together to eliminate the thief, Yang Chen, on behalf of the heavens would be a great act of righteousness.¡± Han Fang said, not minding putting the hat of righteousness on himself, his words sounding grand and noble. Wang Yulong, now standing on the same side as Han Fang, couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°Yang Chen deserves to be annihilated. Our Sun Star City is merely contributing to the cause.¡± ¡°Haha, Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, you really don¡¯t know shame, do you? Two forces from North Mountain County, joining forces with outsiders to kill me, how little confidence do you have? How embarrassed are you to have sold out your own ancestors? Especially you, Beishan Main City, when you were humiliated by Sun Star City, you didn¡¯t make a sound. Now, when they throw you a piece of candy, you¡¯re so happy, you can¡¯t help but follow their lead. You, Beishan Main City, are so pathetic that it¡¯s truly an eye-opener for me.¡± Yang Chen shouted. Upon hearing this, the expressions of the geniuses from Beishan Main City, including Shao Ming, changed dramatically. Yang Chen had instantly hit them where it hurt. Indeed, Sun Star City had often humiliated Beishan Main City. And now, after a few words from Sun Star City, they agreed with wagging tails. What kind of backbone did they have? However, while they may have thought so in their hearts, they would never admit it aloud. The genius at the forefront pointed at Yang Chen and cursed, ¡°Yang Chen, we and Sun Star City both belong to the Royal Family. It¡¯s inevitable that there will be differences of opinion when we¡¯re being loyal to the Royal Family. This is normal. On the other hand, you, Yang Chen, are targeted by both Beishan Main City and Sun Star City, which is almost equivalent to being targeted by the Royal Family. What else do you have to say?¡± ¡°What else do I have to say? I¡¯ve seen the true colors of Beishan Main City now.¡± Yang Chen shrugged. Ever since ancient times, there have been no shortage of people who bow to foreign powers while oppressing their own people. There were many such people. Beishan Main City was a living example. Even when being humiliated by Sun Star City and having their benefits taken away, they still behaved subserviently, putting on their best faces to curry favor when encountering outsiders. However, when dealing with their own people, they acted high and mighty. Since people had degraded to this extent, what more did Yang Chen have to say? Now, he just sighed lightly. Jiang Caiying had truly caused him a lot of trouble. He just didn¡¯t know what Jiang Caiying was thinking. She didn¡¯t seem to have any intentions of harming him, so why did she insist on exposing his identity? At the same time, the onlookers quickly dispersed, giving way to the assembly of the three forces led by the Canghai Sect, fearing that they might bring trouble upon themselves. Han Fang¡¯s eyes were cold. As he thought about killing Yang Chen to vent his hatred, his face became distorted in anger, ¡°Yang Chen, you might as well accept your fate.¡± In an instant, the disciples of the three forces released their auras. Yang Chen also looked focused and released his Martial Arts aura, preparing for a big fight. But just then, suddenly, another astonishing aura appeared behind him. This aura was so powerful that it overshadowed everyone present! Upon a closer look, wasn¡¯t that Jiang Caiying?! At this moment, when Jiang Caiying released her Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm cultivation, she took a sudden step forward and stood beside Yang Chen. This left Yang Chen feeling bewildered, unsure of what Jiang Caiying¡¯s intentions were. Was a woman¡¯s heart really so fickle? She had just talked about exposing his identity, and now it seemed like she was going to help him. At first, he had been worried that Jiang Caiying might stab him in the back, but now it seemed as if he had misunderstood her. Upon seeing Jiang Caiying standing next to Yang Chen, the three forces led by Han Fang were also taken aback, their astonishment evident. If anyone else had stood by Yang Chen¡¯s side, these three combined forces would not have been afraid. But Jiang Caiying was different. Her Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm cultivation far surpassed ordinary people, and one person was almost worth an entire force. Who would dare to underestimate her? ¡°Miss Jiang, what is the meaning of this? We are only targeting Yang Chen, and we might have disturbed you while you were cultivating just now. We apologize for any offense and hope you can give us some space to deal with Yang Chen.¡± Wang Yulong said. Others might have given some face to Wang Yulong. But Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t have any intention of giving face. With an expressionless face, she said, ¡°Wang Yulong, can¡¯t you see it? Yang Chen and I are on the same side. To put it simply, he is my ally. If you try to attack my ally, you¡¯re also attacking me. It¡¯s only right for me, Jiang Caiying, to stand up for him.¡± Huang Cheng on the side couldn¡¯t even fathom how Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying had become allies. ¡°Oh my gosh, just now, when I heard Jiang Caiying¡¯s words, I fully believed that this woman¡¯s domineering character hadn¡¯t changed much. How can she be so overbearing and make an alliance with Yang Chen? It¡¯s simply unbelievable.¡± Huang Cheng was taken aback and racked his brain but could not figure out why. If possible, he too wished to form an alliance with Jiang Caiying. However, on the way here, Jiang Caiying had not even given him the time of day. Jiang Caiying¡¯s words not only shocked Huang Cheng but astonished everyone around. ¡°What? Since when did Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying form an alliance?¡± ¡°No one ever said they knew each other.¡± ¡°With Jiang Caiying added to the mix, Yang Chen has really grown stronger. He was already difficult enough to deal with on his own, and now there¡¯s Jiang Caiying too¡­¡± For a moment, people were shocked, their gazes on Yang Chen inevitably filled with fear, especially for the three forces Han Fang had painstakingly assembled. After seeing Jiang Caiying, they didn¡¯t know what to say. Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: Chapter 437: Is That It?_1 Chapter 440: Chapter 437: Is That It?_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen was also among the many people who were shocked and dumbfounded. Indeed, he was bewildered by Jiang Caiying. Now regaining his senses, he stared blankly at Jiang Caiying, trying to figure out what on earth this woman meant from her eyes. Jiang Caiying naturally sensed Yang Chen¡¯s gaze, her eyes shifted, and while looking at Yang Chen, her red lips slightly opened: ¡°Actually, at the beginning, I exposed your identity just because I was annoyed by Huang Cheng. Whether you are exposed or not, I don¡¯t know what you think, but it doesn¡¯t matter to me. As an ally, I will definitely stand up if someone dares to insult you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I, Jiang Caiying, will have more than enough to protect you.¡± Although she didn¡¯t know who Yang Chen¡¯s master was, if she sold out Yang Chen, she couldn¡¯t guarantee that her own master wouldn¡¯t scold her. So Jiang Caiying spoke up without hesitation. Yang Chen was both amused and annoyed. This Jiang Caiying was indeed quite domineering. She was annoyed, and she wanted to expose his identity. But why didn¡¯t she discuss it with him first? She didn¡¯t have a clue and just sold him out. Fortunately, this woman was loyal enough not to put him in danger; otherwise, it would have been difficult for him to face so many people in such a narrow place. The three forces gathered by Han Fang have already started to back down. When they saw Jiang Caiying, they all swallowed nervously, wanting to take action but considering Jiang Caiying¡¯s strength, the probability of winning was low. The unity that seemed like unbreakable vows just now disappeared completely, leaving the three forces silent and unwilling to fight anymore. Han Fang could feel the changes in Beishan Main City and Sun Star City¡¯s expressions and knew that the other two forces no longer wanted to fight. He was unwilling to give up. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Everyone, Jiang Caiying is powerful, but we three forces are not to be underestimated either. United, do we still fear this mere woman?¡± Han Fang¡¯s words seemed to encourage himself more than anybody else. However, his words did not receive any response from Beishan Main City and Sun Star City. On the contrary, Sun Star City retreated quickly. Not long after Han Fang finished speaking, Wang Yulong said with an unhappy expression, ¡°Brother Han, there¡¯s been a change in the situation. We, Sun Star City, will not interfere with your grudges with Yang Chen today.¡± ¡°Brother Han, we won¡¯t interfere either.¡± Seeing that the Sun Star City had left, Beishan Main City¡¯s only bargaining chip against Yang Chen disappeared. How could they foolishly stand on the same side as the Canghai Sect? Naturally, they ran as fast as they could. After one sentence, the people of Beishan Main City shrank back into the corner. When they came back to their senses, only Han Fang was left, standing there alone with the numerous Canghai Sect disciples, looking extremely awkward. For a moment, Han Fang¡¯s expression was full of fear. This¡­ He regretted it. Of course, it would be false to say that he didn¡¯t regret it. He was the most embarrassed. He initiated the matter, and then two forces followed suit, making him feel confident. But now that the situation has changed, the two forces are no longer involved, leaving him alone to deal with it. How embarrassing is that? The hardest part is, can he still continue to fight against Yang Chen? What can he rely on to fight? Han Fang couldn¡¯t care about anything else at the moment and said righteously, ¡°Yang Chen, we will settle the matter of you killing Shao Changkong slowly after we go out. Today, the inheritance of the Tiandu Emperor is the most important thing. I will not fight with you over anything else.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was momentarily delighted. Han Fang was quite interesting. Being able to speak such dignified words in such an embarrassing situation was also a skill. But how could things end so easily? Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold and he said, ¡°As for Shao Changkong¡¯s matter, hehe, how to deal with it later is up to your Canghai Sect. But Han Fang, now that Shao Changkong¡¯s matter is set aside, shouldn¡¯t we settle the current matter first?¡± Han Fang¡¯s biggest fear is these words. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, his heart skipped a beat, and he shrank back: ¡°Yang Chen, I have already stopped being aggressive, what do you want?¡± ¡°Hahaha, Han Fang, are you really stupid or pretending to be stupid? You want to stop, but that doesn¡¯t mean I want to stop. How come, do you think I, Yang Chen, am someone who can start trouble as he pleases, and after discovering something¡¯s wrong, can just walk away anytime?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was filled with the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear. As soon as he opened his mouth, it had the power of a Mountain God Roar, shocking Han Fang¡¯s eardrums, almost causing them to bleed. Han Fang¡¯s heart was filled with turbulent waves as he felt the deterrence in Yang Chen¡¯s words. For the first time, he realized that his Origin Martial Realm cultivation level was not something to be proud of in front of Yang Chen. This made him retreat a few steps involuntarily, looking terrified and saying, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want to do?¡± ¡°What do I want to do? You still dare to ask me what I want to do?¡± Yang Chen sneered and took a step forward. As he took this step, Han Fang¡¯s nerves tightened. With another step, the Canghai Sect disciples no longer cared about Han Fang. Under Yang Chen¡¯s powerful pressure, they retreated one after another, leaving Han Fang behind. It was only until the third step that Han Fang couldn¡¯t bear it and let out a roar. At that instant, he released his True Qi disguised as silk, which was his famous signature technique. Having reached the Origin Martial Realm, Han Fang¡¯s True Qi disguised as silk was much more than before. One wave after another, it looked like an ocean was forming. In an instant, the layers rolled over towards Yang Chen, trying to catch him off guard and make him unable to lift his head. But Yang Chen seemed to have anticipated it. The moment Han Fang made his move, his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear swept across! Electric light flickered, and Yang Chen displayed the Thunderbolt Style, sending out layers of thunderous attacks. One bolt of thunder after another tore the true Qi disguised as silk into pieces. Then, the thunderbolts rushed towards Han Fang. This scared Han Fang into breaking out in a cold sweat. He hurriedly pulled out a spirit weapon from his arms. This spirit weapon was a shield. When it appeared, it instantly blocked Yang Chen¡¯s thunderbolts. It was not hard to see that this shield was one of Han Fang¡¯s trump cards. However, even though he blocked Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style, Han Fang was soaked in sweat and appeared rather pathetic. Even the most foolish people around could guess. This Han Fang, an Origin Martial Realm expert, couldn¡¯t even fight against Yang Chen. This¡­ Many Origin Martial Realm First and Second Layer experts from various sects, who had been feeling quite superior earlier, began to ponder at this point. If Han Fang was like this, what would their performances be like in front of Yang Chen, who is half-step Yuan Martial Realm? Would they really be much stronger than Han Fang? Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Chapter 438: The Real Assessment_1 Chapter 441: Chapter 438: The Real Assessment_1 Translator: 549690339 Only now do they recall that when Yang Chen was at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, he had already passed through the Heavenly Ladder test. As he managed to pass the Heavenly Ladder in an incredibly short time at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, it meant that his strength could no longer be measured within the scope of the Spirit Martial Realm. At that time, it was not difficult for Yang Chen to face opponents in the first layer of the Origin Martial Realm, let alone now he has improved his martial arts cultivation once again, reaching the half-step Origin Martial Realm. As everyone knows, although the gap between the half-step Origin Martial Realm and the Origin Martial Realm is still significant, it is necessary to possess the real ability of the Origin Martial Realm. For those demonic geniuses, the difference between this half-step and one step is almost nonexistent. Apparently, Yang Chen belonged to that demonic category. As for Han Fang, he was the one who lacked vision and provoked the existence of this demon, Yang Chen. Now, Han Fang only managed to escape from the predicament just now with the help of his shield. He found it hard to imagine what sort of substance Yang Chen¡¯s lightning was. It¡¯s not that he had never seen anything like it before. In fact, when he fought against Yang Chen at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, he was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush style and did not think that Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush would pose any threat to him at the time. However, after Yang Chen upgraded to the half-step Origin Martial Realm, the threat of the Thunder Rush style grew to a frightening degree, like an ant upgraded to an elephant. With just one casual attack, he could hardly resist it. ¡°Yang Chen, I admit defeat! I admit defeat!¡± Han Fang shouted in horror. At this point, he clearly realized that he certainly couldn¡¯t be Yang Chen¡¯s opponent. There was absolutely no way! As for the things he originally relied on, they had all either fled or watched the fight. None of them came forward to help him. Han Fang gave up on maintaining his dignity and directly admitted defeat. However, could admitting defeat solve the problem? Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold, showing no regard for Han Fang¡¯s surrender and intent to take his life. But at this moment, a voice suddenly rang out. ¡°It seems that most of those who have passed the assessment are gathered now. You all are in the excellent group, and you should feel fortunate.¡± The voice of the elder was the same as that of the green giant during the assessment. It suddenly rang out, causing Yang Chen to stop his killing intent towards Han Fang. There was no choice, after all, the assessment of the Tiandu Emperor was more important. Now that the voice had sounded, no one would ignore it. Seeing Yang Chen stop, Han Fang didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and rushed back to the group of the Canghai Sect disciples, sweating profusely and looking utterly defeated. At this time, he couldn¡¯t care about his dignity anymore. He just wanted his fellow disciples to act as cover so that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t see him. However, he didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had already lost interest in him. In Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Han Fang was not worth mentioning. What he should consider now was the assessment of the Tiandu Emperor. ¡°Excellent group¡­¡± Yang Chen keenly captured a thought-provoking sentence in the elder¡¯s words. Excellent group. It seemed that those with different results in the green giant¡¯s assessment would be assigned to different groups. Perhaps this was the reason why the aged voice said that the more outstanding the result, the more benefits one would get. At least from his understanding, everyone in this secret chamber had a result of at least lower B-grade, none below that. In other words, A-grade and B-grade were assigned to the same group, while C-grade and D-grade were assigned to another group. Thus, there was a clear distinction. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what kind of heritage the Tiandu Emperor had, which so clearly divided the talents into two tiers. He and Jiang Caiying looked at each other, both speechless. Then the aged voice paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°There are a total of 148 of you. Later, I will draw ten people each time from among you, to participate in the assessment I have specially designed for you. Hehe, this assessment is divided into ten levels.¡± The Tiandu Emperor continued, ¡°These ten levels are based on your current martial arts cultivation. In a sense, their difficulty should be much higher than the trial tower prepared by the royal family. So, in simple terms, it is almost impossible to break through to the tenth level. But don¡¯t be surprised. I don¡¯t expect any of you to be able to reach the tenth level.¡± Yang Chen secretly pondered, curious about the meaning of the ten levels mentioned by the Tiandu Emperor. ¡°As long as you can pass the fifth level, you can enter the second floor. Many of my treasures and inheritances are there. Hehe, so, to enter the fifth level, luck, and strength are both factors.¡± Quite simple. What does luck mean? If the Tiandu Emperor doesn¡¯t choose you to participate in the assessment, then you have no chance to enter the second floor at all, no matter how strong you are. As for strength, these five levels are not as easy to pass as you might think. Didn¡¯t you hear the Tiandu Emperor say that the difficulty of these ten levels is even higher than the royal family¡¯s trial tower? It¡¯s unknown to others, but Yang Chen is well aware that the royal trial tower has been standing in the entire North Mountain County for so long, and few people have ever reached the top level of each tier. How could they possibly pass the even more difficult tenth level? ¡°There¡¯s more than one opportunity. If you don¡¯t pass this time, you¡¯ll have to wait until I draw your name next time. However, that depends on your luck. No one knows when the next time it will be drawn. Hehe, little fellows, keep working hard.¡± ¡°Emperor Senior, what kind of reward will there be for passing all ten levels?¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°If we enter the second floor, can we continue to participate in the assessment?¡± Upon hearing this, the divine soul power of the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t show any signs of anger but simply said, ¡°As long as you can break through to the second floor, you don¡¯t need me to draw your name. You can challenge the ten-level assessment I¡¯ve prepared for you anytime. As for what reward will there be for passing all ten levels? Hehe, that¡¯s a secret.¡± Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: Chapter 439: Ten Despair Challenges_1 Chapter 442: Chapter 439: Ten Despair Challenges_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Alright, enough chit-chat. Now I¡¯m going to draw ten of you. Oh, I forgot to mention that I¡¯ve given these ten challenges a name, the Ten Despair Challenges¡­¡± Toward the end, the voice of Tiandu Emperor suddenly became gloomy, sending a shudder through everyone¡¯s body, making them curious about what exactly these Despair Challenges were. However, the Tiandu Emperor did what he said. As he claimed to draw ten people, the next moment, ten flashes of light flickered in the secret chamber. Immediately afterward, ten martial arts geniuses vanished inside the secret chamber and disappeared without a trace. Everyone could easily guess that these ten martial arts geniuses had already entered the so-called Ten Despair Challenges. This made Yang Chen curious as he looked closely at the secret chamber with no visible exits, marveling at the miraculous methods of the Tiandu Emperor. Of course, he believed that it was not just the work of the Tiandu Emperor alone¡ªthere must also be Yu Ban¡¯s prohibition involved. ¡°It seems that these ten people have entered the Ten Despair Challenges mentioned by the Great Emperor.¡± ¡°I wonder what these Ten Despair Challenges are really like.¡± ¡°Hmph, I think the more impressive the name, the more mediocre it is.¡± Some people were very curious about the Ten Despair Challenges, while some self-proclaimed extraordinary geniuses thought that these Ten Despair Challenges were nothing special. Only Yang Chen, upon seeing those ten people disappearing, carefully observed the few people he had not initially scanned with his divine soul power. As for these people, Yang Chen took them very seriously. Although his Divine Soul Power was not strong, with the help of the Fishpeople Tribe, detecting geniuses and powerful people at the Origin Martial Realm Level three and four should not be a problem. However, these people, like Huang Cheng and Jiang Caiying, were empty when scanned by his divine soul power, which made him feel puzzled. Yang Chen glanced at these few people and found that their ages were similar to Huang Cheng and Jiang Caiying. Their martial arts cultivation was elusive, making it difficult to determine their identities. Unable to contain his curiosity, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Miss Jiang, you must have noticed those people over there, right?¡± As he spoke, Yang Chen used sound transmission to describe the appearances of the few people he had noticed. Jiang Caiying looked at the people Yang Chen mentioned without showing any emotion, clearly understanding who Yang Chen was talking about. She slowly said, ¡°Are you very curious about them?¡± ¡°Of course, it would be fake if I am not curious.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile, ¡°These people have terrifying martial arts cultivation.¡± He had used the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Power to detect these people¡¯s martial arts cultivation, but it was easier to ask Jiang Caiying if she knew. There was no need to bother the Fishpeople Tribe if she could provide the answers. ¡°I don¡¯t recognize all of these people either. Top geniuses and masters in the Origin Martial Realm mostly come from the various forces in the counties. Since these people have such strong auras and are not from Sun Star Region or Luo Yun County, they should be geniuses sent by other county forces,¡± Jiang Caiying said. Then, with an icy expression, Jiang Caiying pointed at a middle-aged man in a black robe. This man looked about thirty years old. She transmitted her voice, ¡°You must be cautious about this person. His martial arts cultivation is the same as mine, both at the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm. Although you are very powerful, your cultivation is still far behind him. So, when you see him, you should be careful.¡± Yang Chen was startled by Jiang Caiying¡¯s words, ¡°Who is he?¡± ¡°He is a genius from the Black Dragon Sect. Since your Family Master knows my Family Master, it means that your vision is not limited to North Mountain County. You should have heard of the Black Dragon Sect,¡± Jiang Caiying answered. Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned serious and became solemn, ¡°The Black Dragon Sect, it¡¯s actually this force?¡± He was naturally very clear about the Black Dragon Sect. They were one of the many Supreme Sects under the Great Wind Dynasty. What is a Supreme Sect? They are the top sects within the entire Great Wind Dynasty. Although they are not the most top-notch forces, in the realm of sects, these Supreme Sects are the most transcendent existences. One could say that one county might not even have one Supreme Sect. Such as Yuanshan Sect, it was nothing in front of the Supreme Sects. Even the main city of their territory had to look at the faces of the Supreme Sects, because there were a couple of Supreme Sects that even the Royal Family had to give face to. Although the Black Dragon Sect was not that huge in power, it could still be considered a somewhat close Super Power to the North Mountain County. Unexpectedly, the Black Dragon Sect also coveted the Thousand-Year Treasure and sent people here. Jiang Caiying continued, ¡°His name is Yu Feilong. Although he is not a top-tier genius of the Black Dragon Sect, he is still considered to be an excellent genius. It¡¯s best not to provoke him if you can help it.¡± Yang Chen silently took note of it. Of course, he would not stir up trouble unnecessarily. If the Black Dragon Sect did not target him, why should he bother with them? Thus, Yang Chen learned a lot of information from Jiang Caiying¡¯s words. As time flowed, not long after, a sound emerged. The next moment, the original ten geniuses who had been drawn out suddenly reappeared, one by one. Then, the voice of the Tiandu Emperor rang out¡­ ¡°Yu Kuang, Second Floor.¡± ¡°Hai Fei, First Floor.¡± ¡°Second Floor¡­¡± It was unknown how the Tiandu Emperor learned the names of these geniuses. As he returned them one by one, he announced their achievements while mocking them, ¡°You guys went in spirited, why have you given up now? Oh right, those who didn¡¯t enter the challenge earlier and whispered behind my back that the Ten Despair Challenges sounded good but weren¡¯t difficult, did you think I couldn¡¯t hear you? Well, I will draw you guys last then.¡± The genius who had bragged earlier changed his expression the moment he heard Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, not even knowing how to cry. The Tiandu Emperor showed no mercy, and after a short pause, he said directly, ¡°Alright, since these ten people failed the challenge, let¡¯s draw another group.¡± Afterward, another ten people disappeared on the spot. Yang Chen let out a bitter smile as his luck didn¡¯t seem that good. He had not been drawn twice in a row. On the other hand, Jiang Caiying¡¯s luck was better. She was drawn in the second round, vanished into thin air, and entered the assessment. At the same time, the failed challengers who¡¯d been eliminated before became the focus of attention. ¡°How difficult is the Ten Despair Challenges really?¡± ¡°You guys went in and experienced it, tell us.¡± One of the eliminated geniuses was already dejected, and upon hearing someone asked, he roared, ¡°Nonsense. If the difficulty is low, do you think I would only pass the second level before failing?¡± Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Chapter 440: Distinct Levels_1 Chapter 443: Chapter 440: Distinct Levels_1 Translator: 549690339 Of the ten challengers, several were reporting the situation to their respective forces. As for Yang Chen, he narrowed his eyes and released his Divine Soul Power to eavesdrop, only to discover that the force had set up a soundproofing formation, blocking his soul power outside. He couldn¡¯t help but laugh secretly, and quickly instructed the old Fishmen of the Fishpeople Tribe to eavesdrop for him. His soul might not be able to handle it, but it didn¡¯t mean the Fishpeople Tribe could not. About a cup of tea¡¯s time later, the Fishpeople Tribe brought back the news they had eavesdropped on. ¡°Young Master, this is everything we¡¯ve overheard,¡± the Fishman said to Yang Chen through a sound transmission within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Yang Chen nodded and didn¡¯t say anything more, pondering in his heart: ¡°These Ten Despair Challenges are quite interesting. The geniuses here may not all be demons, but they are all relatively outstanding figures in their respective counties. It¡¯s surprising that even the first two challenges are difficult for them.¡± Ten Despair Challenges, a total of ten challenges, it¡¯s hard to imagine how difficult they are. According to the information he had obtained, the first and second Despair Challenges were completely different from the Trial Tower, as if they were specifically prepared by the Tiandu Emperor for these geniuses. As Yang Chen was analyzing the situation, the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice suddenly sounded: ¡°Oh? This girl named Jiang Caiying is not bad. She has passed the fourth level and reached the fifth level.¡± Everyone was shocked when they heard that Jiang Caiying had actually made it to the fourth level. Yang Chen also raised his eyebrows. It seemed that Jiang Caiying was indeed exceptionally talented, with strength far beyond her peers. In this assessment by the Tiandu Emperor, she had achieved excellent results and passed the fourth level directly, heading straight for the fifth. If Jiang Caiying could break through the fifth level in one go, it would mean that she could directly enter the second floor and be the first to obtain the Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance. Such a priority is what everyone dreams of, and it¡¯s also one of the reasons why many people have their hearts hanging. But soon, everyone calmed down. Because¡­ Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t make it through. Tiandu Emperor clicked his tongue: ¡°What a pity, the girl failed in her attempt at the fifth level.¡± This made everyone¡¯s expressions lighten up; thankfully, Jiang Caiying had not managed to break through the fifth level. Otherwise, had she passed the fifth level first, she would have definitely been the first to obtain the treasure. Obviously, everyone thought that the first person to break through the fifth level would be themselves. After the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s self-talk ended, the light began to shine¡­ Soon after, the ten geniuses who had been taken away by the Tiandu Emperor were brought back at the same time. Jiang Caiying was among them. Afterwards, the Tiandu Emperor announced the scores of the ten people. ¡°Huang Hong, Second Level.¡± ¡°Luo Jin, Second Level.¡± ¡°Jiang Caiying, you¡¯re doing pretty well, little girl. Fourth level, just barely missed the fifth level. What a pity, what a pity, I¡¯ll take special care of you next time, and I hope you¡¯ll learn from this and pass the fifth level next time.¡± After that, the Tiandu Emperor announced the results of the remaining seven people, but most of them were not too different, ranging from the first to the second level, with only a few slightly better at the third level. There were very few who could reach the fourth level in one go like Jiang Caiying. Although the first attempt might not be the final result, it was obvious that those geniuses who only made it through one or two levels had no hope of reaching the fifth level. This made many geniuses feel shocked. If the fifth level was already so difficult, what would the subsequent ten levels be like? In no time, the Tiandu Emperor drew another ten people. However, to Yang Chen¡¯s frustration, he was not among the ten people. ¡°It seems my luck is really bad, while Han Fang¡¯s luck is good, being drawn in the third round,¡± Yang Chen shrugged. Then, he glanced at Jiang Caiying, who was sitting with a sullen expression, and said with a smile: ¡°Miss Jiang, victory and defeat are common occurrences in a warrior¡¯s life. Don¡¯t take it to heart. With your experience of passing the fourth level, it won¡¯t be difficult to break through the fifth level in the future.¡± ¡°What do you know? As soon as I entered the fifth level, I was instantly killed. It was too difficult,¡± Jiang Caiying frowned. ¡°If I could withstand the first round of attack, there might still be a chance of winning, but the difficulty lies in whether I can withstand this first round!¡± Jiang Caiying released a light breath. Her strength was indeed good, and the Rainbow Needle was quite powerful, but the problem was that her protection and defense were far from sufficient. Yang Chen also knew where Jiang Caiying¡¯s weakness lay. When dealing with others, protecting and defending oneself was extremely important. If one didn¡¯t pay close attention to these things, it would lead to a tragedy like Jiang Caiying¡¯s. This raised Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows, and he said, ¡°Miss Jiang, I¡¯ll give you something.¡± With that said, he took out an Earth Armor Talisman and smiled faintly: ¡°Miss Jiang, take this.¡± ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Jiang Caiying was stunned. Yang Chen gently said, ¡°This is an Earth Armor Talisman. When activated, it can create a powerful defense on the surface of your body. The higher your Martial Arts Cultivation, the more powerful it will be. In your hands, it should be very effective and should be able to assist you.¡± This made Jiang Caiying frown: ¡°Earth Armor Talisman? I¡¯ve never even heard of this kind of talisman. It shouldn¡¯t be a common talisman sold on the market. Seeing how well you know this talisman, Yang Chen, is it something you made yourself?¡± Yang Chen only smiled and didn¡¯t explain further. He just handed the Earth Armor Talisman to Jiang Caiying and stopped talking. Jiang Caiying looked closely at Yang Chen with curiosity, pinching the Earth Armor Talisman in her hand. She willingly accepted the talisman, thinking that Yang Chen had a discerning eye, knowing just by looking at her that she needed help with her defense. Time passed quickly, and in just a brief moment, the ten people who had been drawn in the third round returned from the Ten Despair Challenges. ¡°Wang Li, Second Level.¡± ¡°Yun Tong, Third Level.¡± ¡°Han Fang, Second Level.¡± Han Fang was somewhat unwilling to accept this result. Before he went, he had dreamed of boldly breaking through the fifth level, then being the first to receive the Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance. But it was only when he braved the Ten Despair Challenges that he realized how wrong he was. After barely making it through the second level, he was utterly defeated in the third level, with no room for resistance. Could it be that he, Han Fang, was truly destined to have no connection with the Emperor¡¯s Treasure? Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Chapter 441: Yang Chen Breaks Through!_1 Chapter 444: Chapter 441: Yang Chen Breaks Through!_1 Translator: 549690339 Afterward, the fourth round began, and in this round, Yang Chen, the number one genius of Sun Star City that Yang Chen was familiar with, was fortunately selected. It has to be said that Wang Yulong was somewhat stronger than Han Fang, eventually achieving an excellent result in the third level. Compared to most people who fell at the second level, Wang Yulong¡¯s performance was already very good. It¡¯s just a pity that Wang Yulong was still not satisfied, feeling that he could break through the fifth level and become the first person to obtain the inheritance and treasures of the Great Emperor. In fact, there are many geniuses like Wang Yulong. Many people think highly of themselves and believe that they can break through the first five levels to become the first person to obtain the treasures and inheritance of the Great Emperor. Unfortunately, reality is always so cruel. One round of elimination after another, Wang Yulong was just one of them. After that, the fifth round entered, and he was eliminated. The sixth round entered, and he was eliminated¡­ Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry. His luck was really so bad. In this sixth round, he still hadn¡¯t been drawn. Just like that, it wasn¡¯t until the ninth round that Yang Chen suddenly felt a gentle light enveloping him. He only felt that this light was full of endless temptation, and his heart didn¡¯t have a single thought of resisting or any other thoughts. In the end, after his consciousness briefly lost its focus, it reappeared and disappeared into that secret chamber. Jiang Caiying watched as Yang Chen disappeared beside her and knew that Yang Chen had been selected for the assessment. ¡°I wonder how many levels this Yang kid can get through.¡± Huang Cheng looked somewhat disheartened. Because, just like Jiang Caiying, he had fallen at the fifth level, having only broken through the fourth level. ¡°Yang Chen is the first genius to break through the Heavenly Ladder and enter the Heavenly Palace. I¡¯m really curious if he can break through the first five levels and get the treasure of the Great Emperor. Anyway, I don¡¯t have any thoughts about the treasure and inheritance of the Great Emperor. Hehe, I only broke through two levels.¡± ¡°Yang Chen is a perfect Level A.¡± ¡°Does he really think he can break through the first five levels? It¡¯s just that he doesn¡¯t know how terrifying the first five levels are.¡± Han Fang suddenly jumped out. He had just been targeted by Yang Chen, and his heart was naturally very unhappy. He wanted nothing more than to tear off Yang Chen¡¯s flesh and blood to satisfy his anger. But he didn¡¯t have the courage to do so. Now that Yang Chen had disappeared, Han Fang naturally didn¡¯t mind getting some oral addiction and secretly bad mouthing about Yang Chen twice. ¡°Hmph, do you think you can¡¯t break through and assume others can¡¯t either?¡± ¡°Hey, these Canghai Sect people are really something, especially this Han Fang. He¡¯s the Junior Sect Master, and yet he didn¡¯t dare to say a word when Yang Chen was here, but as soon as Yang Chen left, he immediately started making a fuss.¡± There were quite a few people who disliked Han Fang. Moreover, some geniuses knew that they couldn¡¯t break through the Ten Despair Challenges, and since they no longer had any interest conflicts with Yang Chen, they naturally didn¡¯t mind stepping forward and taunting Han Fang when he targeted Yang Chen. After all, the people who entered the Ten Despair Challenges were all top geniuses, who didn¡¯t have a few forces behind them? Jiang Caiying watched the crowd talking, her eyes tightly closed, seemingly calm, but her heart was also curious about Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Ten Despair Challenges. At the same time, Yang Chen had also entered the Ten Despair Challenges. ¡°Complete darkness?¡± Yang Chen was very surprised. After being transferred out of the secret chamber, the new space was completely dark. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± The voice of the Tiandu Emperor suddenly appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s mind. Yang Chen felt that under this gentle and amiable voice, he didn¡¯t know how to lie, and just blurted out, ¡°Yang Chen.¡± ¡°Yang Chen¡­ begin the assessment.¡± The next moment, the scenery suddenly cleared, and what appeared in front of Yang Chen was a secluded valley. ¡°Is this the first level?¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. The environment here was very beautiful, with the sound of water, birds, and animals outside the mountain. ¡°Huh?¡± It was also at this time that Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, took two steps forward and saw a huge bird beast staring at him on the top of the valley. ¡°Don¡¯t question the test that this Emperor gave you. The test that this Emperor gave you is based on your martial arts cultivation, and the assessment is set. The test of each level is different, your only goal is to defeat everything in front of you that you can defeat, only then can you enter the next level.¡± After the voice of the Tiandu Emperor sounded briefly, the giant bird beast hovering above the valley suddenly swooped down at Yang Chen. ¡°Is this an Azure Bird Beast?¡± Yang Chen looked at the appearance of this giant bird beast and immediately recognized it. The Tiandu Emperor was really generous in using a genuine demonic beast to test the talents of martial artists. And not only did he use a demonic beast with the same martial arts cultivation as him. It should be noted that the strength of demonic beasts is generally superior to that of martial artists at the same level, not to mention elite martial artists. It¡¯s no wonder so many geniuses find it hard to pass the test with just the first level, let alone the second and third levels. Of course, compared with that, the killing power of this Azure Bird Beast was very strong, but for the current Yang Chen, the threat level was still much lower. In the instant the Azure Bird Beast swooped down, Yang Chen reached out his hand, and without even taking out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he emitted a thunderbolt from his palm, and in a moment, the Azure Bird Beast flapped its wings twice, let out a sharp cry, and began to retreat. ¡°It didn¡¯t die?¡± Yang Chen was astonished, ¡°Demonic beasts are really incredible. Although I didn¡¯t take out my spear for this Thunderbolt Style and its power is much weaker, it¡¯s definitely not difficult to kill an ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Yet, this Azure Bird Beast actually blocked it.¡± Thinking of this, Yang Chen no longer hesitated, beckoning with his big hand, and another thunderbolt flashed past. The next moment, the Azure Bird Beast let out one last breath, its bloody body fell to the ground, completely dead. Immediately after, the surrounding environment changed, and the voice of the Tiandu Emperor sounded leisurely: ¡°Little guy, you are very good, congratulations on coming to the second level, I hope you can show some real skill.¡± This second level was completely different from the previous environment, from being in the valley to now an ocean. In the ocean, there were three fish demons with teeth like saws. These three giant fish demons were at least ten feet long, floating above the ocean, staring at Yang Chen ominously. Yang Chen was shocked in his heart: ¡°Hungry Tiger Shark, and it¡¯s three Half-step Yuan Wu Realm Hungry Tiger Sharks. Good fellow, the difficulty of this second level has simply increased several times more than the first level, even more so than the difficulty jump in the Trial Tower!¡± Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: Chapter 442: Break, Break, Break!_1 Chapter 445: Chapter 442: Break, Break, Break!_1 Translator: 549690339 No matter what, the difficulty was set and impossible to change. Even if it was difficult, Yang Chen could only grit his teeth and attempt it now. Of course, for him, these three Hungry Tiger Sharks at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm were not enough to make him show his true level. As soon as they saw him, the three Hungry Tiger Sharks leaped out from the ocean floor, accompanied by layers of waves reaching dozens of feet high, and ferociously attacked him with their fierce fangs. The power of the three Shark Heads was unquestionable. However, Yang Chen was much calmer. He didn¡¯t hesitate when he saw the Hungry Tiger Sharks and quickly took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear! As soon as the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was revealed, Yang Chen quickly summoned the Heavenly Thunder Origin¡¯s power. Then, thunderous bolts surged in layers, attacking the three Tiger Sharks! At the moment the thunderous power surged, the three Hungry Tiger Sharks made their corresponding choices. They quickly opened their fierce fangs, took a bite at the void, and to Yang Chen¡¯s astonishment, actually devoured his Thunderbolt-style power. ¡°Interesting. I almost forgot that the Hungry Tiger Sharks can swallow all powers related to True Qi,¡± Yang Chen marveled. ¡°In that case, I¡¯m curious how much you can eat.¡± The next moment, Yang Chen fired another spear, and an Electric Dragon viciously rushed forward. One spear was not enough; Yang Chen fired again. And then two, three, four spears! After four continuous spears, Yang Chen converted a lot of thunderbolt power from the Heavenly Thunder Origin, and finally, the Tiger Sharks couldn¡¯t withstand it. First, one was killed by Yang Chen¡¯s thunderous force, then the second, and finally the third. Just like that, the three Hungry Tiger Sharks fell into the sea one after another. Soon, the ocean space disappeared, and Yang Chen appeared in a forest. This was the effect of the prohibition, and Yang Chen was not surprised. At the same moment he appeared in the forest, Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice leisurely emerged again: ¡°Starting from the third round, hehe, little guy. You need to be careful since your opponent from the third round onwards will be more than twice as strong as the second round. Oh right, I forgot to remind you, these demonic beasts are all captives I captured during a big battle with the Demon Beast Clan.¡± ¡°In short, they were all caught by me. Although I suppressed their strength in my secret realm and they couldn¡¯t advance, they had lived long enough. Although the first two rounds are not a problem, the third round would be very troublesome. But I will keep a close watch on you since it would be such a shame if you promising humans die.¡± Yang Chen analyzed the situation through these few simple sentences. Did Tiandu Emperor participate in that great battle back then? From his tone, it seemed to be the case. Regarding the third round¡­ As soon as Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice fell, a bird-beast-human-shaped monster suddenly burst out, roaring at the sky: ¡°Tiandu Emperor, you old thief, how long are you going to keep me imprisoned!¡± ¡°A demonic beast at the Origin Martial Realm? ¡°Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, looking at the bird-beast-human-shaped monster. Demonic beasts were different from humans. As long as they reached the Spirit Martial Realm, they would have an extremely long lifespan, which was the reason why Tiandu Emperor could store countless beasts in his secret realm. And this monster had actually reached the height of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, which was beyond Yang Chen¡¯s expectation. Many beasts would show a half-human, half-beast form when they reached the Origin Martial Realm since a human body was more convenient for doing things. Of course, the Black Mountain Black Bear and Golden Claw Python didn¡¯t have to show that. Usually, when they show a half-human and half-beast form, it¡¯s because the human body is more convenient. The bodies of the Golden Claw Python and Black Mountain Black Bear could be compared to divine human bodies, so there was no need for them to display human forms and appear as half-beast and half-human. Nonetheless, what posed the biggest challenge for Yang Chen now was the strength of the monster in front of him.No wonder there were few who passed the third round. This was no joke, their strength had suddenly transformed and upgraded enormously, reaching the Origin Martial Realm First Layer. Again, among the same level, if their strength was generally much stronger. The key was that this demonic beast still had the upper hand over himself. At this moment, the bird-headed human-bodied beast noticed Yang Chen, twisted its neck and said, ¡°Kid, the Tiandu Emperor just wants us demonic beasts to test you all. Hmph, but where in the world can there be such good fortune? It¡¯s a pity, you¡¯ve encountered me, the Lion-Hawk Beast!¡± ¡°Lion-Hawk Beast?¡± Yang Chen raised some interest. The next moment, the Lion-Hawk Beast suddenly opened its mouth and let out a loud cry. ¡°A spiritual attack through sound?¡± Yang Chen blinked: ¡°Interesting!¡± The Lion-Hawk Beast let out a loud cry, seemingly still immersed in the power it displayed, enjoying it for a moment, before sharply crying out: ¡°Human, blame yourself for running into me, the Lion-Hawk Beast. My cry specializes in attacking the soul. Rest assured, my next move will take your life!¡± ¡°Attacking the soul? It seems that this move of yours hasn¡¯t been fully mastered yet.¡± Yang Chen said leisurely. ¡°What, how could it be!¡± The Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s face changed suddenly. It couldn¡¯t believe and stared at Yang Chen, feeling like it had encountered an incredible thing: ¡°My Lion-Hawk Beast clan¡¯s cry is a weapon specially for attacking the soul. Even those with outstanding soul realms would find it difficult to resist. How did you do it?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. To be honest, the Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s cry just now was indeed quite impressive. It wasn¡¯t surprising since every demonic beast had several inherited techniques. The Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s inherited technique should be quite powerful. It was only by relying on the soul barriers formed by several mermaid girls from the Fishpeople Tribe that he had been able to ward off the attack. How would the Lion-Hawk beast know that Yang Chen¡¯s greatest confidence was in his soul, not anything else. The next moment, Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Since you¡¯ve used that move, it¡¯s my turn next.¡± ¡°Oh? The Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s mouth curled in a sinister smile: ¡°Kid, I admit you have some skills, but do you think you can do anything to me?¡± At the next moment, the Lion-Hawk Beast suddenly soared into the sky. Then, it flew across the sky, displaying astonishing speed, and laughed wildly: ¡°Kid, we Lion-Hawk Beasts are best at speed. I admit that you human geniuses have some skills. Many of my fellow clan members died at your hands. As long as I don¡¯t fight you and hang out here, you¡¯ll be considered a failure. What a pity, how can you catch up to our Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s speed?¡± ¡°Is that so? I never said I was going to catch up to your speed.¡± Yang Chen said lazily. If he wanted to catch up, it would be easy; he had many ways to do so. However, it seemed unnecessary. ¡°Roar!¡± In an instant, Yang Chen gathered the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear in his throat. Immediately¡­ the roar erupted. Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: Chapter 443: Night Wolf Triple Brothers_1 Chapter 446: Chapter 443: Night Wolf Triple Brothers_1 Translator: 549690339 This is the Mountain God Roar! The Lion Eagle Beast seemed quite proud of its soul-targeting roar. Since that was the case, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind using its own tactics against it. He was really curious, whether it was the Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s inherited divine power that was more powerful, or the inherited Mountain God Roar of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan that was better. The result was clear and obvious. It seemed that the inherited Mountain God Roar of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan was superior after all. Just when its roar fell, the Lion Eagle Beast, which was flying in the sky and originally thought it was invincible, and Yang Chen couldn¡¯t do anything to it ¨C stiffened its body. Right after, its proud speed immediately slowed down. Then, the Lion Eagle Beast couldn¡¯t control itself and fell from the sky. The Mountain God Roar attacked only the soul! Now that the Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s soul was injured, how could it use its abilities? At the same time, Yang Chen took advantage of the opportunity, his spear suddenly shot out, and the thunder and lightning turned into thunder snakes, biting towards the Lion Eagle Beast. ¡°Bang!¡± The Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s body fell to the ground, and suddenly woke up from the serious injury of the Mountain God Roar, and looked at Yang Chen incredulously, shouting: ¡°It¡¯s the Mountain God Roar, it¡¯s the Mountain God Roar. How can you use the moves of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan? Hasn¡¯t the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan been extinct for a long time?¡± Its eyes were full of horror, as it looked at Yang Chen and saw the rolling thunder coming, it wanted to dodge. However, with its soul injured, its movements were already difficult. At the same time, the rolling thunder fell and struck the Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s body. ¡°Ah!¡± The Lion Eagle Beast let out a painful scream, and then, its body had already turned into a charred state, covered in wounds. Its qi gradually dispersed, and the Lion Eagle Beast perished. Immediately after, the surrounding scene changed again, and Yang Chen arrived at the Fourth Level. This Fourth Level was a piece of scorched earth. Yang Chen looked around, and didn¡¯t hear Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice, but saw two exotic beasts with raging flames all over their bodies¡­ ¡°Fire-playing demon beasts?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Now it was interesting, what he liked the most was playing with fire. At the same time, the many geniuses in the secret chamber were still waiting. ¡°Why is the interval between the assessment changes this time so long?¡± ¡°It should be that those geniuses haven¡¯t finished the levels yet.¡± Once all ten geniuses had completed the levels, Tiandu Emperor would draw for the next round. Now that about half an hour had passed, it was already considered a very long time. However, those geniuses who were in the trials hadn¡¯t finished yet. ¡°I don¡¯t know who¡¯s dragging it out and delaying our further trials.¡± ¡°It should be Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s strength is extraordinary. If he¡¯s among the ten people in this round, he should clear more levels. I don¡¯t know if the slow change this time is because Yang Chen is still in the midst of the trials.¡± ¡°I think it might be.¡± ¡°Yang Chen performed excellently in the Heavenly Palace, as everyone saw. With his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm martial arts cultivation, he defeated Han Fang of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer. You can see that his strength is already far beyond the same level.¡± Hearing people discussing him and comparing him to Yang Chen, Han Fang was naturally furious. He didn¡¯t like listening to others talking about him. Now, these people were saying that he was inferior to Yang Chen. He was even angrier. Han Fang sneered: ¡°Heh, you people, you can¡¯t complete a few levels yourself, yet you¡¯re always curious about how many levels others can do. In my opinion, Yang Chen is probably already eliminated.¡± ¡°Han Fang, you said we can¡¯t complete a few levels, but aren¡¯t you acting as if you have completed many levels yourself? Hahaha, the Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect has only reached the Second Level. Is that something you¡¯re proud of?¡± Several people mocked. ¡°Heh, I, the Junior Sect Master, am too lazy to argue with you. Just watch, I admit I¡¯m not as good as Yang Chen, but at most, Yang Chen will only pass the Third Level. To go further up, the difficulty is astonishing. Heh heh, it¡¯s not that easy.¡± Han Fang sneered. Some people always blame sour grapes. They can¡¯t do it themselves, so they have the habit of pulling others down. Moreover, Han Fang truly believed that since he couldn¡¯t pass the Third Level, nobody else could pass the Third and Fourth Levels. He felt that no one could do it but himself, and even if someone did, it wouldn¡¯t be Yang Chen. But as his thoughts fell¡­ Suddenly, the voice of Tiandu Emperor appeared leisurely: ¡°Interesting, interesting¡­ This little guy named Yang Chen is quite interesting. From the first level all the way to the fifth level, it was so easy for him. Even the fourth level did not cause much obstacle to him. Haha, interesting.¡± Tiandu Emperor¡¯s seemingly casual remark let everyone know Yang Chen¡¯s current achievements. ¡°Yang Chen has entered the fifth level?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°This¡­ ¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if Yang Chen can succeed.¡± When Jiang Caiying heard that Yang Chen had entered the fifth level, her delicate eyebrows frowned, and then she gently exhaled: ¡°I hope he can succeed.¡± Indeed, as Tiandu Emperor said, at this moment Yang Chen had reached the fifth level. This fifth level was also a forest, but unlike the third level, this was a very ancient and dense forest. More importantly, it was night time, and the full moon hung high in the sky, making it hard not to notice. Yang Chen walked through the forest while listening to Tiandu Emperor¡¯s lingering voice in his ears. ¡°Little guy, I didn¡¯t expect you to come to the fifth level so easily. Haha, not bad, next you have to face the Night Wolf Triple Brothers¡­ If you can pass the fifth level, then you can be the first person to enter the second floor.¡± Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice fell, not giving Yang Chen much information about the Night Wolf Triple Brothers. The more it was like this, the less Yang Chen dared to take any chances. He knew that the Night Wolf Triple Brothers were not ordinary, considering Jiang Caiying had fallen at this fifth level. Although he didn¡¯t know if Jiang Caiying¡¯s fifth level was the same as his own, he knew that the fifth level was definitely not simple. At least the term ¡°Night Wolf¡± was not so ordinary. The Night Wolf was also a type of demonic beast, belonging to the wolf clan. However, unlike ordinary wolves, the Night Wolf was cunning and brutal by nature. Its strength was average ¨C just at an ordinary demonic beast level. Moreover, it could display extraordinary strength every night. Of course, this was not the most terrifying display of the Night Wolves¡¯ power. The most terrifying time for the Night Wolves was during the full moon. At that time, the Night Wolves¡¯ strength would be pushed to the extreme. Usually, the Night Wolves at this stage could kill a Origin Martial Realm Second Layer, even if they were only at the Origin Martial Realm First Layer. Both the environment and the geography were most conducive to the Night Wolf Triple Brothers. Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Chapter 444: Where Did Yang Chen Go?_1 Chapter 447: Chapter 444: Where Did Yang Chen Go?_1 Translator: 549690339 And the key lies in¡­ These three words. ¡°If the Night Wolf Triple Brothers were only at Half-step Yuan Martial Realm each, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to deal with them. But I¡¯m afraid their combined Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the first level of Yuan Martial Realm, which would be more troublesome for me.¡± As Yang Chen muttered to himself, he remained vigilant and cautious of his surroundings. The darkness of night was the perfect hiding place for the Night Wolf Triple Brothers. According to the records in ancient books that Yang Chen had studied, these night wolves would hide in the shadows and choose the perfect time to launch a sneak attack. ¡°Young Master, we¡¯ve found them,¡± the Fishman Elders from the Rainbow Clan reminded him within the Eight Extremities Flowing River. At the same time, they conveyed the location of the Night Wolf Triple Brothers to Yang Chen through their souls. Yang Chen instantly pinpointed the location of the Night Wolf Triple Brothers. ¡°The three Night Wolves are in different positions, planning to kill me in an instant?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold. Just as he thought about this, a demon wolf with a not-so-huge body shape, but incredible agility and unimaginable speed appeared in the darkness of the night. The wolf opened its bloody mouth wide, its fierce fangs aimed at Yang Chen¡¯s head as it attempted to bite down. ¡°What incredible speed!¡± Yang Chen gasped, realizing that the might of the Night Wolves was indeed well-deserved. Fortunately, he detected it in time. As the Night Wolf bared its fangs, he instantly unleashed his Thunderbolt power enveloping his body. In an instant, he unleashed the Thunderbolt power, which was converted from his Heavenly Thunder Origin. ¡°Roar!¡± The Night Wolf had blood-red eyes and hardly any rationality. It was an utterly brutal species. As Yang Chen used his Thunderbolt Style, the wolf swung its claws and shattered Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style power in an instant. ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen was somewhat surprised. He underestimated the might of the Night Wolves. Under the full moon, the Night Wolves seemed to possess some special power that completely shattered his Thunderbolt Style with a single swipe. At that moment, a gust of wind swept by as the second Night Wolf leaped out from nowhere, looking identical to the first. It opened its fierce fangs and lunged at Yang Chen, attempting to bite him. This caused Yang Chen to narrow his eyes. Seeing that his Thunderbolt Style had just been broken and knowing it was now useless, he waved his hand, and a cluster of purple flames appeared to form a barrier of fire, blocking the two Night Wolves outside. It was only then that Yang Chen finally felt somewhat at ease. ¡°Both Night Wolves have reached the first level of the Yuan Martial Realm in Martial Arts Cultivation. I guess it¡¯s true, what you dread comes upon you.¡± Yang Chen shook his head helplessly. Just when Yang Chen thought he could feel more at ease using his Demonic Fire for defense, his expression suddenly changed, ¡°Not bad, the third Night Wolf also appeared. The combined efforts of these three Night Wolves actually have the potential to break my Demonic Fire barrier.¡± It was a lie if Yang Chen said he wasn¡¯t surprised. This Demonic Fire barrier wasn¡¯t indestructible because very few things could withstand the pain and damage caused by Demonic Fire. But these three Night Wolves were like mad beings, charging straight forward. Yang Chen thought to himself, ¡°During the full moon, the claws of the Night Wolves are unbreakable, and their bodily fur provides exceptional defense. Their teeth can tear apart my Thunderbolt power, while their bodies can even withstand my Demonic Fire. No wonder Jiang Caiying failed the fifth level test, as it¡¯s not something ordinary people can pass through¡­ ¡± Ordinary people¡­ Yang Chen never considered himself an ordinary person. ¡°Since your skin and flesh provide such strong defense, let me see how you handle my Starfire,¡± Yang Chen shouted. When Demonic Fire failed, let it be Starfire! Anyway, during this challenge, he didn¡¯t need to worry about others finding out about his Strange Fire. The things that Tiandu Emperor had seen in his previous life were countless, and why would he care about the Strange Fire on this young man? Moreover, the opponent was already dead. In an instant, Yang Chen waved his hand, and Starfire engulfed the entire forest. Then, the fire quickly contracted, surrounding Yang Chen to form a defense circle. The three Night Wolves had never seen Starfire before and still charged forward recklessly. However, as they charged, they realized the power of Starfire as the three Night Wolves, which hardly had any rationality, were corroded by the Starfire agony, wailing in pain. However, their fierce nature made them stubbornly stare at Yang Chen, refusing to retreat. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. Although the difficulty of the fifth level created by Tiandu Emperor is quite high, there¡¯s still a breakthrough point,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. There¡¯s always a chance for everything. The three Night Wolves seemed invincible, but the actual breakthrough point was quite simple ¨C their intelligence. These three Night Wolves were incredibly ferocious but had no intellect, only knowing how to kill and charge forward. They didn¡¯t even understand the concept of life and death. Dealing with such opponents was undoubtedly troublesome if not handled properly, but if dealt with effectively, they were easy to defeat. ¡°Since you won¡¯t run, then slowly turn into air under the power of my Starfire,¡± Yang Chen said coldly and indifferently. Starfire loved to gnaw on tough bones. With time passing, the bodies of the three Night Wolves were gradually corroded by Starfire. At the same time, many geniuses were still waiting in the secret chamber. Many people could restrain their impatience, but some couldn¡¯t wait any longer. Especially Han Fang, who saw that many people were growing impatient and didn¡¯t hesitate to fuel the fire, directing the blame towards Yang Chen. ¡°I know this Yang Chen. The kid has many tricks up his sleeve, but he doesn¡¯t know when to give up. He must be stuck in the fifth level, refusing to admit defeat until all his tricks are exhausted,¡± Han Fang sneered, ¡°He wants to pass the fifth level? No way.¡± ¡°I think so, too.¡± ¡°Yang Chen either should have advanced or failed already. What¡¯s the point of this delay? Why waste time?¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Many who were waiting for the next round to begin had grown impatient. Although they didn¡¯t know if they would be picked for the next round, there was still a chance, right? At this moment, all the complaints were directed at Yang Chen due to Han Fang¡¯s influence. However, just then, flashes of brilliance flickered as the ten challengers were all sent back. When everyone looked, they found that one person was missing among the ten challengers, and that person was none other than Yang Chen. ¡°Where¡¯s Yang Chen?¡± ¡°Yes, where did Yang Chen go?¡± Everyone couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled, their curiosity piqued. Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Chapter 445: Passing Five Challenges!_1 Chapter 448: Chapter 445: Passing Five Challenges!_1 Translator: 549690339 At first, when Han Fang saw the glowing light, he was scared, fearing that Yang Chen had returned and heard him talking behind his back. If Yang Chen decided to retaliate, he would still be terrified. However, when he looked closely, he realized that Yang Chen had not been teleported back. There was no trace of Yang Chen. This made Han Fang think of something and he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim excitedly, ¡°Is Yang Chen dead? Did he die while trying to pass the level? Hahaha!¡± As he spoke, Han Fang began to believe that his thoughts were true and laughed triumphantly, ¡°Good riddance, I knew that Yang Chen would come to a bad end.¡± ¡°Do you really want Yang Chen dead that badly?¡± Jiang Caiying shouted angrily. ¡°Or do you think that I, an ally of Yang Chen, am just a nobody to you?¡± If Han Fang had only mocked Yang Chen a little, she could have pretended not to hear it. But now, Han Fang seemed to be going too far, treating her as if she didn¡¯t exist. Han Fang feared Jiang Caiying even more than Yang Chen. Hearing her words, he shuddered all over and didn¡¯t dare to say anything more. If it were just Yang Chen, Han Fang believed that he could rally the disciples of the Canghai Sect to confront him. The reason he was bold enough to badmouth Yang Chen behind his back was because he had forgotten that he could count on the power of the Canghai Sect. But when it came to Jiang Caiying, who was at the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm, he didn¡¯t dare to provoke her. ¡°Great Emperor, where is Yang Chen?¡± ¡°Yeah, where did Yang Chen go?¡± Some people asked curiously. Tiandu Emperor chuckled, ¡°Interesting, there are even people who think that little guy Yang Chen is dead. Haha, under my guidance, it¡¯s not easy for you to die even if you want to. As for Yang Chen¡­ this kid has passed the fifth level. Now I¡¯m asking him whether he wants to continue on to the sixth level or teleport to the second floor.¡± ¡°What!¡± ¡°Yang Chen passed the fifth level?¡± ¡°How is that possible?¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t this mean that Yang Chen can get the Great Emperor¡¯s treasures and inheritance?¡± Tiandu Emperor said lazily, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my inheritance and treasures are not something you can obtain in a short time. Alright, let¡¯s not waste any more words. Now that Yang Chen has passed the fifth level, I will select another ten people¡­¡± At the same time, Yang Chen arrived at the sixth level, but the surroundings hadn¡¯t fully materialized yet, as he was still communicating with Tiandu Emperor¡¯s divine soul power. ¡°Should I continue to challenge the levels or go to the second floor to check the inheritance and treasures?¡± Yang Chen pondered upon hearing Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words. Tiandu Emperor¡¯s soul realm was still very strong, allowing him to divide his soul power into many parts and communicate with many people simultaneously. However, this soul power could only communicate and didn¡¯t have much practical use. Otherwise, even with Tiandu Emperor¡¯s immense power, his soul power would still struggle to remain undiminished for a thousand years after the death of his body. Now, Tiandu Emperor said, ¡°You can go and see the treasures and inheritance left by me, and then come back to challenge the levels later. Since you have passed the fifth level, you can take a break and come back to challenge the sixth level at any time.¡± ¡°Tiandu Senior, I¡¯m curious, what will I gain if I can pass through all ten levels?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s a secret.¡± Tiandu Emperor said without elaborating. Yang Chen smiled bitterly, ¡°Can Senior give me a hint then, like whether the reward for passing all ten levels is better than the inheritance and treasures on the second floor¡­?¡± ¡°If you can pass the tenth level, you¡¯ll know that the treasures and inheritance on the second floor are nothing but garbage compared to it.¡± Tiandu Emperor said lazily, ¡°But the prerequisite is, kid, that you have to pass. In fact, I set up these ten levels and I don¡¯t think anyone can pass them. Even the geniuses of the royal family would be no exception.¡± ¡°Great Emperor, if you think nobody can pass, aren¡¯t you making things difficult for us?¡± Yang Chen widened his eyes in disbelief. Tiandu Emperor laughed, ¡°The greatest wealth and value I left behind is not easy to obtain. Just because I don¡¯t think it¡¯s possible to pass, does that mean it¡¯s really impossible?¡± After some thought, Yang Chen agreed with Tiandu Emperor¡¯s reasoning, ¡°Senior, I want to continue.¡± ¡°Are you sure? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to take a break first?¡± Tiandu Emperor asked. Yang Chen smiled, ¡°I don¡¯t like giving up halfway. Since I¡¯m challenging the levels, I¡¯ll go all the way and continue until I can¡¯t. At least when I rest, I can think about where I failed. I haven¡¯t even started the next level, so I don¡¯t know whether I¡¯ll succeed or fail. I haven¡¯t lost yet, so why give up so early.¡± ¡°Hahaha, kid, I¡¯m starting to like you. Alright, since you want to continue, let the sixth level begin. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.¡± Tiandu Emperor said. Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°Senior, can I summon my demonic beast companions to help me in this test?¡± ¡°You can. Taming demonic beasts as your own helpers is also a kind of ability. I don¡¯t mind what methods you use, as long as you can defeat the enemies I create for you. There are no rules here.¡± Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice became quieter. The next moment, the scene of the sixth level appeared. It was an ice and snow land. Freezing cold winds howled, and the temperature dropped sharply, making it feel almost real. Yang Chen glanced around, ¡°This is the sixth level, I wonder what my opponent will be.¡± As he thought, he also asked the Fishpeople Tribe to help him observe the surroundings to avoid any ambush. He took a few steps forward, and then the elders of the Fishpeople Tribe transmitted their voices through the Eight Extremities Flowing River, ¡°Young Master, a hundred zhang away, there are five Icefield Demon Elephants charging towards you. Their martial arts cultivation is at the first layer of the Origin Martial Realm. Young Master, these Icefield Demon Elephants are among the top demonic beasts in their tier, so please be cautious.¡± ¡°A hundred zhang away, five Icefield Demon Elephants?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was full of wry smiles. He thought that the start of the sixth level would at least give him a chance to catch his breath. But it turned out he was wrong. The sixth level was even more challenging than the fifth one, with the difficulty still being unbelievably outrageous. What were Icefield Demon Elephants? They were almost the most powerful of the ordinary demonic beasts, as described by the Fishpeople Tribe. They were impeccable in terms of speed, power, and defense. Moreover, in this icy environment, the power of the Icefield Demon Elephants would be greatly enhanced. In fact, in single combat, the Icefield Demon Elephants would be even stronger than the Night Wolves under the round moon. Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: Chapter 446: Go All Out!_1 Chapter 449: Chapter 446: Go All Out!_1 Translator: 549690339 The problem is right there¡­ You¡¯re already strong, so there¡¯s no need to increase the number so much. The Night Wolf in the fifth level is just three of them, but in this sixth level, there are five Icefield Demon Elephants at once, which is simply life-threatening. Each level has a stronger single entity, and there are also completely different changes in quantity. Thinking of this, Yang Chen sighed: ¡°It seems I can¡¯t hide my incompetence anymore. Five Icefield Demon Elephants of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, what a headache.¡± A hundred zhang is not a distant distance for the Icefield Demon Elephant. In just the moment Yang Chen was lost in thought, the Icefield Demon Elephants had already charged over. ¡°What a fast speed, the Icefield Demon Elephants live up to their name. They covered the hundred zhang distance in just a short time. With such a massive body, their defensive flesh must also be incredible. Let¡¯s give it a try anyway.¡± Yang Chen thought. The next moment, without saying anything, he launched the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, and the Thunderbolt Style¡¯s Thunder Rush went straight towards the five Icefield Demon Elephants. As the thunder and lightning flickered, a chaotic noise followed. Then Yang Chen came back to his senses, and looked at the Icefield Demon Elephants with a bitter smile. ¡°As I thought, the Thunderbolt Style is ineffective. It seems that under the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation, it¡¯s still difficult for the Thunderbolt Style to cause damage to these Icefield Demon Elephants.¡± Yang Chen sighed, ¡°In order to achieve maximum power of the Thunderbolt Style, I need to properly reach the Origin Martial Realm. However, its power is already quite considerable for my current Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.¡± ¡°Roar!¡± The five Icefield Demon Elephants shook their bodies, their fur unharmed and their blood-red eyes staring at Yang Chen as they charged towards him with their tusks. This move scared Yang Chen quite a bit. That¡¯s because the five Icefield Demon Elephants acted in a very organized and disciplined manner, unlike the Night Wolf Triple Brothers who attacked randomly. This means that these five Icefield Demon Elephants seemed to be very intelligent despite their huge size. This was the hardest part to deal with! Thinking of this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hold back anymore. In a wave of his hand, the Starfire and Demonic Fire were revealed at the same time! With the two flames unleashed, Yang Chen instantly charged towards the five Icefield Demon Elephants. ¡°Oh roar!¡± The Starfire and Demonic Fire together found an opportunity, eroding layer upon layer into the body of the Icefield Demon Elephants. However, the endurance of the Icefield Demon Elephants was shockingly strong. After some time, the combined attack of the Starfire and Demonic Fire only managed to burn some fur. This was because of the Icefield Demon Elephants¡¯ intelligence. The Night Wolf Triple Brothers only knew about a brutal attack and had no concept of defense or evasion. But these Icefield Demon Elephants were different. When they detected the power of Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire and Demonic Fire, they chose to avoid confrontation, instead of charging blindly. ¡°This is the trouble with intelligence.¡± Yang Chen bitterly muttered to himself. ¡°But do they really think they can escape just by hiding?¡± Next moment, Yang Chen once again controlled the two flames and killed them. However, Yang Chen¡¯s expression quickly changed, becoming somewhat shocked and embarrassed. He saw the five Icefield Demon Elephants suddenly roar, then gather together as their tusks emitted an unusual light. The Icefield Demon Elephants stomped on the spot, making the surrounding True Qi become agitated and restless, seemingly doing something unknown. But soon, Yang Chen found out. Just as the five Icefield Demon Elephants combined their efforts, the surrounding air instantly froze into ice. Snowflakes fell one by one, and the ice accumulated more and more as they appeared. One zhang, two zhang, ten zhang, a hundred zhang! ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, activate!¡± Yang Chen was horrified in his heart, and hurriedly activated the Lightning Movement Technique to flee. He was well aware that if he didn¡¯t run now, he would be caught by the technique and become a frozen statue. Luckily he dodged in time, but the Starfire and Demonic Fire were not so fortunate, as they were all frozen together. Especially the scattered Starfire, which was purposely targeted by the five Icefield Demon Elephants, and all were frozen. Although the Starfire was not afraid of being frozen, it was obvious that the abilities of these Icefield Demon Elephants were not ordinary. After being frozen, it would not be easy for the Starfire to erode the ice in a short time! This left Yang Chen somewhat dumbfounded. Both the Starfire and Demonic Fire were useless. Meanwhile, the five Icefield Demon Elephants launched another attack on Yang Chen in unison. This made Yang Chen¡¯s scalp tingle, and he moved forward with a palm strike. Boom! As soon as the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was activated, it collided with the five Demon Elephants. However, the result was soon obvious. Although the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was powerful, it faced five Icefield Demon Elephants with top-level power and defense. In an instant, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was broken, turned into air, and vanished. The five Icefield Demon Elephants roared and stomped on the ground, charging straight towards Yang Chen! This made Yang Chen feel somewhat helpless. The Thunderbolt Style, Dual Flames, and Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm were all useless? Yang Chen clenched his teeth, ¡°It seems that I can only use some real tricks. In terms of power, the Volcano Spirit Talisman is obviously stronger. However, these five Demon Elephants are very smart and their speed is not bad either. If I rashly use the Volcano Spirit Talisman blindly, it might not work.¡± Having thought this, Yang Chen no longer thought, as there was no time to think. ¡°Roar!¡± He gathered the Essence Blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan in his throat and then unleashed the Mountain God Roar, attacking the souls of the Icefield Demon Elephants layer by layer. Their bodies suddenly stiffened in place, clearly affected by the Mountain God Roar. After that, Yang Chen held a Spirit Talisman and instantly transformed into flames and disappeared. Boom! A volcano was born in the sky, and in contrast to the Ice and Snow Land, its appearance seemed to burn the surrounding water to nothingness. It was at this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed. The Icefield Demon Elephants had actually awakened from the interference of the Mountain God Roar: ¡°Good fellow, these Icefield Demon Elephants are indeed top-tier Demonic Beasts among ordinary Demonic Beasts. Although not as powerful as Black Mountain Black Bears, they are still quite impressive. My Mountain God Roar only disturbed them for less than a breath¡¯s time.¡± However, this time was enough. ¡°Break for me!¡± Yang Chen shouted. Next, the volcano violently exploded, and its powerful force turned into an uncontrollable hurricane, sweeping in all directions! Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: Chapter 447: The Deep Meaning of Tiandu Emperor_1 Chapter 450: Chapter 447: The Deep Meaning of Tiandu Emperor_1 Translator: 549690339 The power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was undoubtedly formidable, as the stones fused by the talisman, accompanied by the Demonic Fire that Yang Chen had absorbed, instantly fell and exploded. Its power was even stronger than many Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm strikes. Coupled with the Mountain God Roar, there was no possibility of failure! In the blink of an eye, the power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was completely unleashed, and the violent storm accompanied by the wolf smoke gradually turned into nothingness. Immediately after, five Icefield Demon Elephants were hit¡ªthree fell to the ground, while the other two were barely alive, their bodies covered in gashes. They had been heavily injured by the Volcano Spirit Talisman. ¡°There are still two left?!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, admiring the defensive power of the Icefield Demon Elephants. The remaining two Icefield Demon Elephants, after surviving the strike, glared at Yang Chen with angry eyes. Raising their huge tusks, they charged directly at him. Although the two Icefield Demon Elephants were furious, they were covered in wounds and could not hold on for much longer. Yang Chen raised his hand, and the power of Heavenly Thunder Origin instantly transformed into the power of Thunderbolts, grinding and eliminating the creatures. The two Icefield Demon Elephants, already battered and defenseless, were naturally unable to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s attack and perished. All five Icefield Demon Elephants were annihilated! The surroundings of Yang Chen vanished as well. At the same time, the geniuses in the secret chamber were still alternately attempting to get through the Ten Despair Challenges. This had already been countless rounds, but most of the geniuses seemed somewhat discouraged. Their enthusiasm for attempting the Ten Despair Challenges had faded since the beginning. ¡°Yang Chen was the first to pass the first five levels and obtain the Emperor¡¯s Treasure left behind by the Great Emperor. If we continue to try, and the treasures are claimed by others, what¡¯s the point of risking our lives in the Ten Despair Challenges?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s totally unfair. Instead of this, I¡¯d rather not try.¡± Sour grapes were everywhere, as many geniuses who couldn¡¯t reach the fifth level were stirring the pot with whispers and criticism. ¡°That¡¯s right, with Yang Chen taking away all the Emperor¡¯s Treasures, what¡¯s the point of us trying to break through the levels?¡± ¡°Even if we pass the fifth level, so what?¡± Wave after wave of geniuses alternated, but only Yang Chen had passed the fifth level. The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice suddenly rang out: ¡°Hmph, you little ones sure are interesting. To tell you the truth, the treasure and inheritance left by me, the Emperor, are not just one. Even if Yang Chen has passed the fifth level, the treasure and inheritance he obtained are limited. If you¡¯re discouraged, you can completely give up; whether one less or one more of you, it makes no difference to me.¡± ¡°Also, although Yang Chen has passed the fifth level, he hasn¡¯t entered the second floor to obtain the treasure and inheritance left. Hehe, this kid is quite confident though. He has already passed the sixth level and entered the seventh level.¡± When these words dropped, the surrounding geniuses were shocked. ¡°What? Yang Chen has passed the sixth level and entered the seventh?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°This kid is too monstrous.¡± Many geniuses couldn¡¯t believe it. Jiang Caiying sat there, also gasping in disbelief. For her, the fifth level was already an insurmountable challenge. Yet, Yang Chen was better off¡ªhe not only passed the fifth level but also entered the sixth, and it didn¡¯t even stop him. Who exactly is this child¡¯s master? Jiang Caiying took a deep breath, deciding to report Yang Chen¡¯s name to her master. Perhaps her master would know who this Yang Chen was. ¡°Yang Chen is really amazing, but no matter what, given his arrogance and confidence in continuing without obtaining the Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance first, we still have a chance.¡± ¡°Yeah, we still have many opportunities. Let¡¯s continue.¡± The geniuses were discussing this nonstop, and once again, they were focused on moving forward. However, at this moment, the scoffing voice of the Tiandu Emperor suddenly rang out: ¡°So, do you all think you can just enter my Ten Despair Challenges whenever you please? It seems you¡¯ve got something wrong. As the Emperor, I don¡¯t believe I have any obligation to reward you with my treasures while you attempt my challenges.¡± The voice of the Tiandu Emperor suddenly turned cold. As soon as his words fell, all the geniuses in the secret chamber felt a terrifying chill. ¡°Hehe, do you still think that I invited you in here because I needed your presence? To tell you the truth, those who don¡¯t want to attempt the challenges can leave. My Ten Despair Challenges are life-threatening, and I¡¯ve saved your lives when you were in danger. If you¡¯re not satisfied, you can just leave. Did you truly believe I have a good temper?¡± With the fall of the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, several beams of light appeared. One, two, three, several young people were enveloped by these beams. These young people happened to be the geniuses who had just been unsatisfied with the rules set by the Tiandu Emperor. However, in an instant, these geniuses vanished within the secret chamber, their whereabouts unknown. The Tiandu Emperor had no intention of explaining anything, which terrified the remaining geniuses while also filling them with awe at his power. Yes, the Tiandu Emperor had no obligation to do any of this¡ªwhy were they dissatisfied with him? At this time, Yang Chen had also figured out the situation and environment of the seventh level. A vast wasteland, littered with corpses, appeared like a battlefield. Yang Chen walked through this wasteland, finally stopping. In front of him, a strong wind raged, and wolf smoke swirled. Six armored, terrifying-looking Bull-headed War Generals stood, each holding a long spear in their hands and bearing blood-red eyes, and dried, shriveled mouths. ¡°These are Bull-headed War Generals¡ªthe Barbaric Bull Monsters are the most brutal and warlike race in the entire Demon Race. And Bull-headed War Generals are the lowest class among the Barbaric Bull Monsters. Yang Chen, I admit, you¡¯re very talented. It shouldn¡¯t be difficult for you to defeat a single Bull-headed War General. But you¡¯re a genius.¡± ¡°If you cannot defeat even six Bull-headed War Generals, it would be very disappointing to me. There are many demonic beasts more powerful than Bull-headed War Generals in the Demon Race¡ªmany more¡­¡± ¡°I hope that your generation will be stronger than ours!¡± Yang Chen listened to the words of the Tiandu Emperor, not knowing the true intentions behind his creation of this inheritance. However, he could feel that there was more to the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s challenges than simply selecting an inheritor. The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words always conveyed his expectations for future generations, but what were those expectations? The hope that the future generations could perfectly resist the Demon Race? The hope that the future generations could surpass their predecessors!! Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: Chapter 448: Summoning the Golden Claw_1 Chapter 451: Chapter 448: Summoning the Golden Claw_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen didn¡¯t know, but he had guessed right this time. The Tiandu Emperor was indeed thinking the same way. He created the entire inheritance and left this treasure, just hoping that the people of the later generations would not suffer like he did in his era, being crushed by the demonic beasts. He hoped that the young geniuses could be strong enough to resist the demonic beasts when they were still young. So, in the future when they become powerful and the monster race steps into human territory again, they can provide adequate resistance and counterattack, unlike their era, where even driving out the demon beast clan was difficult. In the end, they barely managed to complete this task by relying on seals. He had high hopes, but the treasure remained unclaimed for a thousand years. Unfortunately, what did he see? He saw a group of short-sighted people who only knew how to compare themselves with their own human compatriots, but had no idea how to gradually surpass themselves! Tiandu Emperor was very disappointed. Not until he saw Yang Chen. When he saw Yang Chen¡¯s determined eyes and his unwavering determination, he approved of Yang Chen. However, merely recognizing him was not enough. He hoped that Yang Chen would display extraordinary strength and talent, so he could entrust everything he left behind to this young guy. Only if Yang Chen passed the seventh level, would he truly approve of Yang Chen! At this moment, as the voice of the Tiandu Emperor disappeared, Yang Chen came to his senses and looked at the six bull-headed war generals in front of him. For a moment, his scalp tingled and the smile on his face became bitter. The Tiandu Emperor did not say it, but Yang Chen was not ignorant, and he had some understanding of the Tauren Clan. This Tauren Clan was one of the most brave and good at fighting among the millions of demonic beast clans. In the Tauren Clan, the lowest rank were the Barbaric Bull Soldiers, followed by the Barbaric Bull Leaders, Tauren Soldiers, and finally, the Bull-headed War Generals. But don¡¯t underestimate these Bull-headed War Generals. Even though Bull-headed War Generals were only low-level forces within the Tauren Clan, their strength was far superior to that of humans at the same level. Even the Icefield Demon Elephant could only be slightly stronger than the Bull-headed War General in single combat. However, unlike the Icefield Demon Elephant, these Bull-headed War Generals were a very intelligent group. The strength of six Bull-headed War Generals combined was definitely much more formidable than five Ice-Field Monster Elephants. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time¡­¡± ¡°Since we, the Bull-headed War Generals, were captured by that old thief, he doesn¡¯t seem to have let us out. Haha, it¡¯s incredible that today he¡¯s letting us brothers take on a young human. Does he look down on us Bull-headed War Generals?¡± ¡°Fuck his ancestors, even though we, the Bull-headed War Generals, don¡¯t have a high status in the Tauren Tribe, we were still able to kill countless humans during the attack on the human race. Now, even a young kid dares to show off in front of us.¡± One of the Bull-headed War Generals spoke in a common beast language and suddenly said calmly, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate them. This kid is extraordinary. Most of the human youths we¡¯ve encountered in the past were arrogant and dismissive. They had no standards when they really started fighting and were mostly overconfident and underperforming. But this kid is different. He¡¯s very calm, and he¡¯s been carefully observing us since we met.¡± ¡°Is this the talent of the human race?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t the talents of the human race worthless?¡± ¡°Occasionally some talented ones do appear.¡± ¡°Oh, haha, then stop wasting time talking. If this little guy is such an outstanding talent, let¡¯s just annihilate him.¡± ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I¡¯m thinking!¡± In an instant, the few Bull-headed War Generals didn¡¯t bother talking anymore. They wildly gripped their long spears and charged straight at Yang Chen. This made Yang Chen¡¯s expression turn quite helpless. If he still had the Volcano Spirit Talisman, he would have some confidence in dealing with these six Bull-headed War Generals. But the Volcano Spirit Talisman he had stockpiled was already gone. It was inevitable that he couldn¡¯t handle the Icefield Demon Elephant in the sixth level without it. That wasn¡¯t even the worst part. The worst part was the Mountain God Roar! The Mountain God Roar had just been used not long ago, and he needed some time to rest before it could be used again. After all, he and the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan were completely different. When using the Mountain God Roar, he needed some interval time before he could use it again. In short, his two most powerful moves were blocked. Under the circumstances where his two strongest moves were blocked, he now faced the six Bull-headed War Generals. ¡°I have no chance of winning,¡± Yang Chen muttered. ¡°It seems I need to use some other strategies.¡± ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, open!¡± Yang Chen instantly activated the third level of the Lightning Movement Technique and retreated step by step. He didn¡¯t plan to confront the six Bull-headed War Generals head-on, but intended to use an indirect approach and think of other means first. ¡°Now, my best option is to use the new moves I¡¯ve learned from Thunderbolt Style,¡± Yang Chen thought secretly. The new moves he learned weren¡¯t limited to Thunder Hell. He had learned new moves in the Thunderbolt Style that used the innate power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin to communicate with the power of the Sky Thunder Pool. Of course, these methods also relied on the original domineering nature of Thunderbolt Style; otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have figured them out just by studying on his own. He would communicate with the Sky Thunder Pool to draw its power, then gather and unleash it. If it was spread over a large area, the technique would be called Thunder Hell. If it was spread over a small area, the technique would have a different name. Yang Chen had developed two techniques in total. The first was Thunder Hell. And the second was ¡®Five Thunder Righteous Method¡¯! As he retreated, he used the Heavenly Thunder Origin to communicate with the sky, thinking nervously: ¡°I don¡¯t know if I can communicate with the power of the sky in this environment!¡± Soon, Yang Chen was overjoyed: ¡°The power of the sky is indeed everywhere. It¡¯s just that I¡¯m still not proficient in communicating with the Sky Thunder Pool. Last time I used Thunder Hell, the thunderbolt power was dispersed and didn¡¯t consume much energy. But this time it¡¯s different. Five Thunder Righteous Method requires gathering the power of the thunderbolts at a single point.¡± It took too long, which was a problem. After all, the enemy wouldn¡¯t give him time to launch a move. Yang Chen suddenly shouted, ¡°Brother Jin, I¡¯ve run into some trouble. Come out and lend me a hand.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± In an instant, with the howling wind, a giant python dozens of meters long appeared in this space. The size of this giant python made the six Bull-headed War Generals seem like six little ants. ¡°Brother Python, I need to summon the power of Heavenly Thunder, and it might take some time. Help me keep an eye on these Bull-headed War Generals and don¡¯t let them get close to me,¡± Yang Chen instructed. ¡°Young Master, no problem.¡± Chapter 452 - Chapter 452: Chapter 449: Let’s Check Out the Inherited Treasures_1 Chapter 452: Chapter 449: Let¡¯s Check Out the Inherited Treasures_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Hmph, it turns out to be a little python demon that has attached itself to humans, a disgrace to our demon beast clan!¡± The six Tauren generals shouted. Golden Claw Python naturally didn¡¯t have a good temper either. While hissing and sticking out its tongue, it coldly said, ¡°I am not an ordinary demonic python. Also, don¡¯t bring up the demon beast clan. Apart from serving your Tauren Clan, do you Tauren generals serve the entire demon beast clan? It seems that the honest nature of the Tauren Clan is nothing but a facade.¡± Golden Claw Python had lived for a long time and couldn¡¯t be easily fooled like the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers. It had chosen to follow Yang Chen after thorough consideration, and the so-called matter of the clan was simply a joke. In this world, if one doesn¡¯t look out for oneself, they will suffer. For example, the Tauren generals, besides serving the Tauren Clan, would they serve other demonic beast groups or the whole demonic beast clan? Of course not. And the fact is that the Tauren generals serve the Tauren Clan, and only for themselves. Golden Claw Python followed Yang Chen simply because Yang Chen treated it well and because it saw hope in staying with him. These were none of the six Tauren generals¡¯ business. The Tauren generals didn¡¯t expect that Golden Claw Python¡¯s words would leave them speechless, so they could only latch onto one point and scold, ¡°You still say you¡¯re not an ordinary demonic python? Hmph, I think you¡¯re just a small python snake.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± There were traces of ridicule between the six Tauren generals¡¯ words, which truly enraged the Golden Claw Python. Nowadays, it had reached the first level of the Origin Martial Realm, but it had never used its full strength. Facing the provocation of the six Tauren generals, it momentarily forgot that the cow demon was one of the bravest and best fighters in the demon beast clan. It opened its mouth wide, directly spitting out clusters of bubbles. Boom. Then, one bubble after another, it seemed that the Golden Claw Python¡¯s mouth could spit out a river. These streams of water were like sharp arrows, killing the six Tauren generals! This caused the Tauren generals to panic, ¡°That¡¯s not right, how can an ordinary Python summon such a large amount of water.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not an ordinary demonic python!¡± ¡°Then what is it?¡± The six Tauren generals were shocked for a moment. They really couldn¡¯t see what was different about the Golden Claw Python. In fact, that one claw of the Golden Claw Python was hidden deep, and Yang Chen had discovered it by accident and luck. How could the six Tauren generals notice it? And since they hadn¡¯t noticed it, they naturally couldn¡¯t recognize Golden Claw Python¡¯s true identity. Of course, Golden Claw Python wouldn¡¯t explain anything to the Tauren generals. After spitting out clusters of water, it raised its head proudly, opened its mouth wide, and roared. It then spat out clusters of fire. In an instant, the surrounding space was engulfed by the flames, a combination of ice and fire, tightly wrapping the entire space. Yang Chen, who was secretly communicating with the Heavenly Thunder power, couldn¡¯t help but feel emotional. You should know that even if a demonic beast reached the Origin Martial Realm, it still couldn¡¯t unleash a power like that of the Golden Claw Python. It was displaying both fire and water, covering the entire space in a wide range. Ordinary demonic beasts couldn¡¯t reach this level. ¡°It seems that the Golden Claw Python indeed has the potential to become a True Dragon,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°When it was in the Spirit Martial Realm, Brother Jin had a deep understanding of the water of the Five Elements. But now in the Origin Martial Realm, its control over flames has also greatly improved. In an instant, it has displayed the power of both ice and fire, and it seems like it¡¯s fighting one against six.¡± Seeing his companion so strong, Yang Chen was naturally overjoyed. However, the Golden Claw Python¡¯s strong performance only lasted for a short time. The six Tauren generals were no pushovers either. After being briefly disrupted by the ice and fire, they immediately took to the air, brandishing their long spears and charging at Golden Claw Python from different directions. Since Golden Claw Python had received Yang Chen¡¯s orders, it naturally wouldn¡¯t let the Tauren generals pass by it. Seeing them charging, it swiftly coiled its tail and struck towards the generals. However, the Tauren generals were all battle-tested, wearing armor, and having impressive merit. Moreover, they were small in size, giving them an advantage, unlike the Golden Claw Python, which had a huge body. The six Tauren generals were like ants, but infinitely powerful. As the Golden Claw Python faced one or two of them, it wasn¡¯t a problem, but when it faced six, naturally, two or three of them slipped through its defences and jumped onto its body. The generals held their long spears and stabbed directly at Golden Claw Python¡¯s body. The Golden Claw Python screamed in pain and gradually fell into a disadvantage. Yang Chen naturally saw all this, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel distressed as he sighed. It seemed that the Golden Claw Python found it quite difficult to face these six Tauren generals. This wasn¡¯t surprising, even though the Golden Claw Python might become a True Dragon in the future, it was still not a True Dragon, just an evolved giant python. To become a real dragon, there was still a long way to go. With its current strength, it had already done its best to delay the Tauren generals for so long. ¡°It¡¯s about time, and the thunder power I¡¯ve communicated with is enough,¡± Yang Chen mumbled. Then, he suddenly sent a sound transmission, ¡°Brother Python, don¡¯t fight anymore, come back.¡± Though feeling unconvinced, Golden Claw Python knew it was quite difficult to face the six Tauren generals. It immediately coiled its body and escaped quickly, then swiftly retreated into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. ¡°Hmph, just a mere Python demon dares to compete with us six brothers. On the other hand, you humans don¡¯t know where you got a giant python to help you. Do you really think you can overcome us six brothers? We¡¯re curious about what other means you have!¡± The Tauren generals sneered. ¡°What other means¡­¡± As Yang Chen muttered, he suddenly shouted, ¡°Five Thunder Righteous Method!¡± In an instant, a purple Heavenly Thunder fell out of thin air. There was no sound, no time for anyone to react. As the Heavenly Thunder fell, two Tauren generals failed to react in time and were struck by it. Their bodies were charred, and their lifeless bodies fell to the ground. They died on the spot. This left the other four Tauren generals dumbfounded, unable to believe what was happening before them. However, before they could come back to their senses, another purple Heavenly Thunder fell, followed by the third, fourth, and fifth strikes. With a total of five Heavenly Thunders, Yang Chen¡¯s Five Thunder Righteous Method was officially over! When they looked back at the six Tauren generals, all of them had been wiped out, not a single one remaining! Yang Chen didn¡¯t show any joy, instead, he smiled bitterly and said, ¡°After using the Five Thunder Righteous Method, I don¡¯t have any True Qi left. Tiandu Senior, I won¡¯t need the eighth challenge, just send me to the second floor. I want to see what treasures you left for me!¡± Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: Chapter 450: Inheritance Memory Activation?_1 Chapter 453: Chapter 450: Inheritance Memory Activation?_1 Translator: 549690339 Actually, he still had some hidden cards, such as the God Piercing Nail, which had the power to kill in an instant. Although it was not as powerful as the Five Thunder Righteous Method, it could still play a miraculous effect in single-target sneak attacks. However, his True Qi was really consumed a lot, even with hidden cards, he couldn¡¯t use them. Moreover, the Golden Claw was also injured and needed to recover in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space for a short time. So, after weighing the pros and cons, he chose to temporarily avoid the eighth challenge and take a look at what Tiandu Emperor left for future generations first. Tiandu Emperor was obviously paying attention to Yang Chen. As Yang Chen¡¯s voice fell, he felt the surrounding scene change. This time, it was not a fake scene formed by prohibition but Yang Chen could genuinely feel that everything around him was real. This made Yang Chen secretly mutter, it seemed that this was where the treasure left by the Tiandu Emperor was located. ¡°Little guy, you¡¯ve consumed a lot of True Qi. Take this elixir and refine it, it can recover a lot of True Qi in your body.¡± In an instant, an elixir appeared in the air, startling Yang Chen. Holding the elixir and carefully examining it, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°Is this Yuanmei Pill? A Grade 5 Intermediate Pill, Tiandu Senior, this¡­ I¡¯m just a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, only a few Tier 3 or Tier 4 pills would be enough to restore the True Qi in my body. You gave me a Grade 5 pill. I¡¯m overwhelmed.¡± ¡°Tier 3 and Tier 4? Hmm, the old man doesn¡¯t have that kind of garbage. The least is this Yuanmei Pill,¡± Tiandu Emperor said. This left Yang Chen with a bitter smile on his face. The Great Emperor is truly a Great Emperor. People of his level are just extraordinary. Besides, asking an emperor for a Tier 3 or Tier 4 pill is an insult, right? ¡°Speaking of which, you have a good eye, recognizing the Yuanmei Pill. Hehe, consider it my special reward for being the only one who passed the fifth level.¡± Tiandu Emperor slowly said. ¡°Thank you, senior, for your recognition.¡± Yang Chen hurriedly said. Soon, he refined the Yuanmei Pill into his body. As a cooling effect spread throughout his body, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi was also restored. It was only then that Yang Chen carefully looked around. This so-called second floor was a large hall, filled with various treasures, Spirit Elixir Miraculous Medicine, and some secret methods and scriptures. However, each of these items was surrounded by prohibitions, making it impossible to peek. Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Tiandu Senior, are these the treasures you left for future generations?¡± ¡°Yes, these are the things the Emperor left behind. There are high-quality Spirit Weapons for array formation, secret methods I collected back then, high-grade elixirs, Demonic Beast Pills, rare materials, and so on. The variety is quite diverse.¡± Tiandu Emperor briefly explained: ¡°Of course, although there are many types, each genius who passes the fifth level can only choose one. There are at least hundreds of these treasures in inheritance. Humph, those little guys underestimate me. If they could really pass the fifth level, wouldn¡¯t there be something for them?¡± Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what had happened, he could more or less guess that it must have been those geniuses complaining about the rules. This made him laugh. After all, Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t owe them anything. Thinking about it, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior, how high-quality are these Spirit Weapons?¡± ¡°Not too high, just Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures.¡± Tiandu Emperor said nonchalantly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help being amused, as Tiandu Emperor was truly something else. Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures were not too high in his eyes? Many people dreamt of having Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures, but in Tiandu Emperor¡¯s mouth, it seemed that it wasn¡¯t even a big deal. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless, and his heart was even more stirred. Just passing the fifth level alone offered such a rich selection. What would happen if he managed to pass the tenth level? Now, as he carefully looked at the many treasures in front of him, not a single one was not a rare treasure in the outside world. Just revealing them would cause a bloody storm. Would an Emperor¡¯s collection have any ordinary items? Not to mention anything else, having the chance to challenge the second time by passing the tenth level would be worth it. ¡°Alright, Yang Chen, now that you¡¯ve passed the fifth level, you can choose one of the treasures left by the Emperor, and then proceed to the next challenge,¡± Tiandu Emperor said. Yang Chen¡¯s heart was moved, he was more interested in choosing the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure that could directly enhance his Martial Arts Cultivation. Even if he didn¡¯t choose the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, selecting some high-level materials and making talismans would also be considered an upgrade to his Martial Arts Cultivation. However, just as his thoughts fell, Yang Chen suddenly felt the commotion of the Fishpeople Tribe in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Yang Chen looked over and saw a brightly colored flower not far away. The flower was pink with a faint light surrounding it, so beautiful that it moved hearts. ¡°The Ancient Spirit Flower?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback, completely unexpected that among the treasures left by the Tiandu Emperor, there was such a rare treasure like the Ancient Spirit Flower. The Ancient Spirit Flower was indeed a rare treasure with many uses. For martial artists, it had extraordinary effects, but for some Demonic Beasts, it had even more extraordinary significance. Because one petal of the Ancient Spirit Flower could awaken the memories of inheritance in the minds of some Demonic Beasts with such memories. Many Fish People did not have their inheritance memories unlocked. Why? One reason was that they didn¡¯t live long enough, and secondly, they didn¡¯t have any opportunities. It was quite normal. How vast was the inheritance memory of Fish People? Through countless generations of reproduction, not every Fish-person could perfectly unlock their inheritance memories before they died. Both luck and lifespan were indispensable, which was also the reason why many Fish People tried to live longer. Inheritance memory was too important. And this Ancient Spirit Flower was a rare treasure that could unlock the inheritance memories of Demonic Beasts. It was also the reason why the fish people were so agitated just now. This was simply a holy relic that the Fishpeople Tribe had longed for in their dreams. However, they didn¡¯t ask for it, nor did they remind Yang Chen, nor did they even utter a word. Yang Chen was touched by this, knowing that the Fish People did not want to let him give up the chance to choose other holy items just for a mere Ancient Spirit Flower that was useful only to them. However, since he had taken in the Fishpeople Tribe, Yang Chen naturally had to consider them. He could have other opportunities to get Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures, but there was only one Ancient Spirit Flower, which was a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. If he missed it, it would be really hard to find another one. Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: Chapter 451: Jiang Caiying Passes the Challenge_1 Chapter 454: Chapter 451: Jiang Caiying Passes the Challenge_1 Translator: 549690339 With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and made the decision: ¡°Tiandu Senior, I choose the Ancient Spirit Flower.¡± ¡°Oh? You kid, your words are quite astonishing. Is this choice for those fish people companions of yours?¡± The Tiandu Emperor spoke in a tone full of mockery. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Indeed, nothing could hide from the Tiandu Emperor. The emperor seemed not to mention it, but he actually knew everything. The Fishpeople Tribe had never revealed themselves, and their souls rarely appeared. Yet, they were still discovered by the Tiandu Emperor. ¡°Hehe, kid, you have quite a few secrets on you, but this emperor has guessed some of them. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not interested in the secrets on your body. I¡¯m just a dead man who is only interested in the tasks left behind by my previous self. Unfortunately, I¡¯m now just a soul and can¡¯t do much¡­¡± There was endless sorrow in the words of the Tiandu Emperor, after which he said: ¡°Kid, let me chat with you for a bit. Although I don¡¯t know much about your strength, I can roughly estimate it. You can try your hardest to pass the Eighth Challenge, but chances are slim, maybe five or six tenths probability. As for the Ninth Level, the probability is low, but this emperor thinks that you are full of unknowns, and there may be one or two-tenths of hope.¡± ¡°As for the Tenth Level, with your current performance, there¡¯s no chance of success. If you choose other treasures, such as possessing a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, your chances of passing the level will increase a lot. Are you sure you want to give up such an opportunity to open the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories? Although I admit that their memories are important, they are not as important as your current situation.¡± The hint in the words of the Tiandu Emperor was quite obvious now. He was clearly telling Yang Chen that the treasures left behind by passing the Tenth Level were far more precious than the Ancient Spirit Flower, hundreds or even thousands of times better. But Yang Chen¡¯s mind had been made up, so how could he change it easily? He said: ¡°Tiandu Senior, my mind is set, I¡¯ll take this Ancient Spirit Flower.¡± ¡°You really are a sincere person, alright. The Fishpeople Tribe is naturally suspicious, but since they can follow you, there must be a reason. At least your treatment of them is worthy of them. Fortunately, the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories are quite valuable, and in the future, they might be a suitable ally for you.¡± said the Tiandu Emperor. Suddenly, the prohibition around the Ancient Spirit Flower broke. Yang Chen quickly said, ¡°Thank you, Tiandu Senior.¡± If the prohibition wasn¡¯t broken, trying to take the flower without permission would surely result in death, even for martial artists in the True Martial Realm, Earth Martial Realm, or even higher realms. Only after breaking the prohibition and taking the Ancient Spirit Flower could the process go smoothly. Now holding the Ancient Spirit Flower, Yang Chen called out the members of the Fishpeople Tribe. Seeing Yang Chen holding the Ancient Spirit Flower, the Fishpeople girls and elders were all deeply grateful: ¡°Young Master Yang, you have shown us such great kindness, how can our Fishpeople Tribe repay you?¡± As the chosen leader of the Fishpeople Tribe, Rainbow listened to the elders¡¯ instructions and said to Yang Chen, ¡°Young Master, from now on, our Fishpeople Tribe will follow you as our master and call you Young Master.¡± At first, there was no grudge between the Fishpeople Tribe and Yang Chen, but due to their suspicious nature and unwillingness to be looked down upon, they still called him Young Master Yang. But now, the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s thoughts have changed. Could they still call him Young Master Yang? How could they repay his great kindness? This Ancient Spirit Flower was the key to unlocking their legacy memories. For generations, the fish people women have been born, grown old, sick, and died with limited legacy memories. It was as if they knew there was a treasure trove of knowledge in their minds, but they had no way of exploring it. There was no other choice, as the invaluable legacy memories left by their ancestors could be plundered by evil people if they were unlocked without sufficient power. At that time, the valuable treasures left by their ancestors would fall into the hands of the wicked. Various factors led to them being unable to unlock the legacy memories in their minds. But now, Yang Chen had given them the opportunity. The Ancient Spirit Flower. With such great kindness, wouldn¡¯t it be fine for the Fishpeople Tribe to follow Yang Chen? At least, Yang Chen had never looked down on them. ¡°No need for titles like Young Master. I consider you all family, and giving you this Ancient Spirit Flower is nothing. Rainbow, you should quickly distribute the petals of the Ancient Spirit Flower and return to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space to try and unlock your legacy memories. You are all my good helpers.¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Rainbow and other girls choked with tears, took the Ancient Spirit Flower, and obediently returned to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. The Tiandu Emperor couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°You kid, oh well. It¡¯s your choice, I won¡¯t interfere. But I am really curious about what the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s fully unlocked memories would be like. The fish people from the ancient times were very intelligent, and though humans plundered and burned the Fishpeople Tribe, they might have gained the essence of the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s true memories. But in my opinion, heh, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not that simple.¡± Yang Chen was also secretly wondering. At least for now, the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories were not that simple. From the beginning, he thought the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories, as shown by Rainbow, were already at their limit, but it seemed they were far from it now. Besides, there were the Ten Despair Challenges. He still clearly remembered what the Tiandu Emperor had said earlier. Even if he possessed a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, it seemed that his chances of passing the Tenth Level were not great ¨C just how terrifying was the existence in the Tenth Level? Just as he was pondering, the Tiandu Emperor suddenly laughed and said, ¡°Oh? Someone else has passed the Fifth Level. Now you have a companion.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen became very curious. Who was it that had passed the Fifth Level of the Ten Despair Challenges after him? Just as he was thinking, a beautiful female face appeared in a flash of light, and upon seeing her, Yang Chen realized it was none other than Jiang Caiying. ¡°Miss Jiang? Haha, congratulations.¡± Yang Chen laughed. Jiang Caiying regained her composure, and looking at Yang Chen who was indeed here, she was secretly grateful. Others might not know, but she knew very well that her ability to pass the Fifth Level once again had a lot to do with the Spirit Talisman Yang Chen had given her. Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: Chapter 452: The Function of the Key_1 Chapter 455: Chapter 452: The Function of the Key_1 Translator: 549690339 Undeniably, the defensive talisman played a significant role in helping her avoid the first wave of attacks, allowing her to catch her breath and counterattack her enemies. Eventually, using the astonishing power of the Rainbow Needle, she barely made it through the fifth level and arrived at the second floor, finally having the opportunity to witness the Emperor¡¯s Treasure. It can be said that without Yang Chen¡¯s help, Jiang Caiying would have had a hard time getting through the fifth level even in a new round of selection. Although she was grateful in her heart, she did not say it out loud, but merely remarked, ¡°Yang Chen, we meet again.¡± ¡°Miss Jiang, you¡¯re here, it seems that Emperor Senior has already started a new round of selection. Time really flies. By the way, Miss Jiang, you should also take a look at the surrounding environment. It seems that the treasures left by Emperor Senior are all here,¡± Yang Chen sighed. Jiang Caiying had already begun to look around, and when she saw the treasures around her, she couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath, evidently shocked as well. ¡°Girl, now that you¡¯ve made it through the fifth level, you have one chance to choose. Hehe, pick one for yourself.¡± The Tiandu Emperor yawned lazily, showing no interest in Jiang Caiying, and simply made a brief mention before falling silent again. Jiang Caiying, on the other hand, was not an impatient person and meticulously observed her surroundings. At the same time, suddenly, the entire space seemed to tremble slightly. ¡°Boom.¡± A faint rumbling sound came from the outside world, which made Yang Chen keenly aware and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Tiandu Senior, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Oh? The west gate just opened, that¡¯s all. No need to worry about it,¡± Tiandu Emperor waved his hand. ¡°West gate? What¡¯s the story with the west gate?¡± Yang Chen blinked. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s confusion, Tiandu Emperor did not hesitate to explain, ¡°There are a total of three gates in Sky Capital City. Each gate requires one of the three keys that I issued back then to open. Oh, I just remembered, it should have been the two of you who opened the east gate, right?¡± ¡°It was indeed this Junior,¡± Yang Chen respectfully replied. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Tiandu Emperor looked at Yang Chen with interest, ¡°So you mean the keys are in your hands now?¡± ¡°How did Senior know?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously. Tiandu Emperor tutted, ¡°I didn¡¯t know at first, but seeing your expression, I can deduce most of it. Kid, your ability to keep a straight face is indeed impressive, but it¡¯s still not enough in front of me. The girl¡¯s expression when hearing about the key is quite different from yours, and you, on the other hand, seem a bit more tricky.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly, but he wasn¡¯t surprised that Tiandu Emperor could guess the truth. There were only him and Jiang Caiying on the second floor, and they were the first two to enter the Celestial Capital City. As powerful as the Tiandu Emperor was, a simple comparison between the two expressions would easily lead him to the correct conclusion. Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind the key at all, but was simply curious, ¡°Tiandu Senior, what exactly was your intention for leaving these keys behind back then? What is the difference between the east and west gate?¡± That was also Yang Chen¡¯s long-standing curiosity. Although this would be his first time knowing that there were three gates in Tiandu City, he did know that Tiandu Emperor left behind three keys, which really screwed over the descendants- well, at least it screwed him. Tiandu Emperor calmly replied, ¡°If you were to ask what was the purpose of leaving three keys¡­¡¯hehe¡¯, naturally to add some competitive fun for the talents of future generations. Competition leads to strength, and only by becoming strong enough can one achieve excellent results in the Ten Despair Challenges created by me.¡± ¡°So, what¡¯s the story with the east and west gate?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. The west gate, having been opened just now, meant that besides him, someone else who had gotten the key had also opened one of the gates of Tiandu City. Tiandu Emperor waved his hand and said, ¡°Strictly speaking, there is not much difference. It¡¯s just that the assessment methods will have subtle changes. However, the ultimate goal is to pass the Ten Despair Challenges. The reason why three gates were set up was in case there were not enough keys issued, no one could open this Tiandu City, what then?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. The Tiandu Emperor really had a unique personality and a quirky disposition. But it seemed to be true; what if the number of keys issued wasn¡¯t enough and no one could get a key, wouldn¡¯t the inheritance that Tiandu Emperor worked so hard to leave behind become a tragedy? Tiandu Emperor had indeed thought thoroughly, covering all possible loopholes. With thoughts in his heart, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little wronged, saying, ¡°Tiandu Senior, you deliberately left three keys behind. Is it really as simple as letting those who get the keys open the gates? If that¡¯s really the case, isn¡¯t it a little unfair to those who open the gates?¡± That was what bothered him the most. Having two keys, he was initially quite excited, but upon arriving and learning that the main function of the two keys he had guarded so painstakingly was nothing more than to open the gates, he was rather disappointed. Tiandu Emperor snorted impatiently, ¡°Hmph, kid, do you think I am an unreasonable person? Since you went through so much trouble to contend for the keys, you naturally deserve some privileges that others don¡¯t have.¡± ¡°Senior, what privileges?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Tiandu Emperor tutted, ¡°Actually, in the beginning, I didn¡¯t know that you had the key. I was quite worried that you, with all the infinite possibilities, chose an Ancient Spirit Flower instead of trying something else. But now that I know you have a key, it seems appropriate. This key can be exchanged for an opportunity to pick a treasure from here!¡± ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly shocked, ¡°Senior, do you mean that I can exchange one key for one chance?¡± This was wonderful. Having two keys meant that he could have two chances, right? However, Yang Chen was not in a hurry to exchange both keys at once. Tiandu Emperor said, ¡°Exactly, kid. I advise you to use the key to exchange for something to enhance your strength before trying to advance further. Otherwise, going down further would be absolutely impossible for you. As for the key, you have to take it out so I can lift the prohibition for you.¡± ¡°As a spiritual soul body, I cannot act without restrictions due to the prohibition combined with the mortal body. So I have to follow the rules, hehe, I can¡¯t make any private deals with you.¡± Yang Chen was able to understand, so without any hesitation, he immediately took out the key. Although he didn¡¯t know where Tiandu Emperor¡¯s spiritual soul body was, the moment Yang Chen took out his key, he felt a strong and overbearing spiritual sense sweeping over him and inconspicuously took away the key. All this was obviously the handiwork of Tiandu Emperor. Chapter 456 - Chapter 456: Chapter 453: Blazing Flame Brush_1 Chapter 456: Chapter 453: Blazing Flame Brush_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh. It seemed that the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s attainments in the Divine Soul Path were simply beyond compare with him and the Fishpeople Tribe. With a sweep of his divine soul, he could even shake substantial objects. Although it was just a key, it was already an incredible thing for soul power. With the key acquired, the Tiandu Emperor said slowly, ¡°Alright, Yang Chen, now that I have the key, you have the opportunity to choose for the second time.¡± Yang Chen wasted no time and looked around right away. He had a certain target in mind during his last choice but had to give it up because of the Ancient Spirit Flower. Now that he had a second chance, he targeted a brush lying flat under the prohibition not far away. The size of this brush was as big as his arm, with white and fluffy bristles, showing its exquisite craftsmanship. Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Tiandu Senior, what is the name of this brush?¡± ¡°This brush is called ¡®Blazing Fire¡¯ and is a very unique Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure,¡± the Tiandu Emperor explained calmly. ¡°Blazing Fire?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°Senior, this brush doesn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with fire.¡± ¡°Hmph, kid, what do you know? In order for the Blazing Flame Brush to exert its power, it mostly depends on a divine object called Blazing Sky Sacred Fire,¡± the Tiandu Emperor laughed. Yang Chen was stunned, ¡°Blazing Sky Sacred Fire? What is that?¡± He had heard of the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire before. It was a kind of fire that was quite fierce and domineering among the many Strange Fires. Unlike the gentle Starfire, the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire is an extremely domineering Yang Gang Fire, rumored to be the most intense heat in the world, with concentrations even higher than magma. In his previous life, Yang Chen also thought about the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, but unfortunately, the Strange Fire was elusive and not something that one could obtain just by wishing for it. ¡°The Blazing Sky Sacred Fire is the ink for the Blazing Sky Brush,¡± said the Tiandu Emperor with a sigh. ¡°It is said that when the Blazing Sky Brush is combined with the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, using the sacred fire as ink, it unleashes immense power that is far beyond the ordinary Mysterious Heavenly Spirit treasures, truly terrifying!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. Even the existence of the Tiandu Emperor marveled at the power of the Blazing Flame Brush combined with the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, showing just how powerful the Blazing Flame Brush could be when pushed to its limits. But obviously, the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t have the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior, if there is no Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, how can this Blazing Sky Brush be used?¡± ¡°How can it be used, it¡¯s useless,¡± the Tiandu Emperor shrugged. ¡°This is the main issue with this Xuan Tian treasure. However, to say that it has absolutely no use is a bit excessive. The Blazing Fire Brush has a wide range of uses, particularly in drawing prohibition formations and talisman scrolls, which can greatly increase their effectiveness and success rate.¡± Having said that, the Tiandu Emperor added, ¡°Apart from this, the only unique effect of the Blazing Fire Brush lies in its spatial functionality. When your martial arts cultivation has reached a high level, using this Blazing Fire Brush, you can tear through space itself. However, for you now, it is still too far away. So to put it simply, this Blazing Fire Brush is a treasure, but it¡¯s somewhat useless for you.¡± Yang Chen could not deny the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, but the essence lay in the ability to draw prohibition formations and talisman scrolls. What was the reason for him to notice the Blazing Fire Brush from the beginning? It was because of the need for some very special tools to draw talisman scrolls and prohibition formations. Such treasures are usually hard to come by, let alone the Blazing Fire Brush, which is a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. The Tiandu Emperor probably thought it was nearly impossible to find the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, which would make the Blazing Fire Brush quite useless, so he placed it together with these other treasures. Yang Chen pondered secretly. He soon had an idea, ¡°Senior, I choose this Blazing Fire Brush.¡± This choice made the Tiandu Emperor a bit puzzled about what was going on in Yang Chen¡¯s mind. He snorted, ¡°Kid, I wonder what you¡¯re thinking. Why do you always choose useless things?¡± What the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t understand was that Yang Chen¡¯s choice of the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush was not useless. The drawing of talisman scrolls was very demanding in terms of skillfulness, and given Yang Chen¡¯s limited time, he was not likely to waste too much time learning to draw talisman scrolls. That¡¯s when the effect of the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush would come into play. It can greatly increase the success rate of drawing talisman scrolls, which is simply a dream treasure for him, and something that¡¯s hard to find. Moreover, he still had the second key, which could offer him a chance for a third treasure selection. Since it¡¯s a rare opportunity, he was eager to pick this kind of treasure that could be missing tomorrow. Though the Tiandu Emperor was displeased, he could not decide Yang Chen¡¯s choice. He only asked, ¡°Kid, are you sure?¡± ¡°Senior, my mind is made up,¡± Yang Chen answered resolutely. With a dispirited tone, the Tiandu Emperor helped Yang Chen remove the prohibition. Yang Chen took the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, his face filled with joy. At the same time, Jiang Caiying¡¯s choice also came to an end, as she said, ¡°Senior, I choose this treasure.¡± ¡°Oh? A Sea-breaking Sword?¡± The Tiandu Emperor was delighted, ¡°Little girl, it is true that your natural talent is no match for this kid, but your discerning eye is quite keen. This Sea-breaking Sword is indeed a proper treasure, much stronger than what that kid chose.¡± Jiang Caiying rolled her eyes, feeling indignant at the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words that her talent was inferior to Yang Chen. However, recalling Yang Chen¡¯s demon-like record, she couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless as the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words were undeniable and irrefutable. So, after Jiang Caiying chose the Sea-breaking Sword, Yang Chen also put the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush into his pocket. Soon after, he made some preparations and straightforwardly said, ¡°Senior, I have recovered and am ready. Please send me to the Eighth Challenge.¡± ¡°Are you prepared?¡± asked the Tiandu Emperor. Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Yes, Senior, I am already prepared.¡± Now that he had fully recovered, his true qi restored, and his Golden Claw injuries were almost healed, there was no reason not to take on the eighth challenge. At that moment, when he regained consciousness, the surroundings had changed. Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes and found himself in a beautiful paradise with flowers, grass, and waterfalls. However, the occupants of this paradise were rather ordinary. Yang Chen looked carefully and saw three lion-faced, human-bodied demonic beasts. These three lion-faced, human-bodied demonic beasts were holding large knives in their hands, emitting a fierce aura and blood-red eyes. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself, ¡°Mad Lion Demon Beasts?¡± Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: Chapter 454: Charging into the Ninth Level in Anger_1 Chapter 457: Chapter 454: Charging into the Ninth Level in Anger_1 Translator: 549690339 Mad Lions are a very unique type of Demonic Beast among the lion pride. How to describe it¡­ If one had to put it into words, they are mutated lions, and after mutation, they become even stronger than they were before mutation. They are called Mad Lions, born for battle. Their combat power is unimaginable. Now, Yang Chen faces three of them at once. And the Martial Arts Cultivation of each of these three heads has reached the second layer of the Yuan Martial Realm. Even a powerful person who has genuinely reached the second layer of the Yuan Martial Realm would have to retreat three times if they came here. But Yang Chen, with only half-step Yuan Martial Realm Cultivation, has to face these three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts and must compete with them to determine victory and defeat. This made Yang Chen sigh in distress. With his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm Cultivation, he faced formidable opponents while going through the Ten Despair Challenges. If his Martial Arts Cultivation were even higher, what kind of opponents would he encounter? It should be noted that the opponents in the Ten Despair Challenges are entirely decided by one¡¯s own Martial Arts Cultivation. With this in mind, Yang Chen knew that there was no room for fluke and gradually made his gaze determined. The three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts were not the kind of Demonic Beasts that liked to talk. The moment they saw Yang Chen, they charged towards him without any explanation, and in front of him was an extraordinarily powerful claw. Yang Chen quickly unfolded the Lightning Movement Technique to dodge, then summoned Golden Claw without any hesitation. By the time he summoned the Golden Claw, Yang Chen¡¯s intentions had become crystal clear. Quite simply, he wanted to use the Golden Claw to help him buy time and then use the Five Thunder Righteous Method! Yang Chen understood very well that when facing three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts with Martial Arts Cultivation much stronger than his own, hiding and withholding strength would be the most foolish choice. The best approach was to use their full strength without any reservation from the start. Half an hour later, in the blink of an eye. Now looking at what was once Paradise, it had been utterly destroyed, with ice and fire everywhere. Golden Claw was curled up in a miserable state, and Yang Chen was squatting on the ground, panting for breath and covered in sweat. It was not difficult to tell that he had just gone through a bitter battle. Indeed, during this half-hour, he really had fought bitterly. The old method originally used for the Seventh Challenge was obviously forced when it was applied in the Eighth Challenge. The strength of the three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts exceeded Yang Chen¡¯s expectations. With the Golden Claw¡¯s full resistance, Yang Chen had just barely managed to buy enough time. Even so, the Five Thunder Righteous Method still left the three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts with a breath left, failing to completely annihilate them. This exhausted both him and the Golden Claw, and it took the strength of nine bulls and two tigers to finally solve the three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts. Now that Yang Chen has recalled Golden Claw back into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, he almost had no thoughts for the Ninth Level. He mumbled to himself, ¡°Now that my True Qi is once again depleted, although I have elixirs to supplement the True Qi in my body, considering Golden Claw¡¯s injuries and the interval for using the Five Thunder Righteous Method, I don¡¯t stand a chance in the Ninth Level based on the growing difficulty of each level.¡± With that in mind, he could only shake his head, choose to give up, and continue waiting on the second floor. However, at this moment, Fishman Elder Yun Lu transmitted a message from within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. ¡°What? Elder Yun Lu, do you have a way?¡± Yang Chen suddenly exclaimed. Yes, Elder Yun Lu didn¡¯t send this message for any other reason but because she seemed to have some unique methods. This made Yang Chen overjoyed and said, ¡°Elder Yun Lu, what¡¯s your plan? Let¡¯s hear it.¡± Elder Yun Lu spoke warmly and cordially, ¡°Young Master, the fact that I have this method is entirely credited to your Ancient Spirit Flower. After taking a petal of the Ancient Spirit Flower, my memory inheritance was unlocked, allowing me to gain control of a large amount of inherited memories within our tribe.¡± ¡°Oh? How much did you unlock?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. ¡°Well, it¡¯s hard for me to explain, but based on my judgment, this inherited memory has only been unlocked in part. To unlock it all, I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s still some way to go. We can only wait for opportunities in the future, or we might unlock them by living longer.¡± Yun Lu sighed lightly. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t discouraged about this and laughed, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. However much we can unlock is good enough. You, Fishpeople Tribe, just do your best. So, with the memory inheritance unlocked this time, your tribe must have gained quite a few good things, right?¡± ¡°Of course, our tribe¡¯s inherited memories are vast and cover all aspects. It will take a long time to digest the memories unlocked this time alone. The reason I digested them so quickly is because of my high Divine Soul accomplishment.¡± Yun Lu transmitted her amiable voice, ¡°We¡¯ve unlocked many things related to elixirs, prohibitions, and many other pathways. Moreover, it¡¯s worth mentioning that my Divine Soul Power has also improved from the True Martial Realm to the Earth Martial Realm, and I have also mastered some secret techniques related to Divine Soul, specializing in attacking the enemy¡¯s soul!¡± ¡°Oh? That¡¯s great news.¡± Yang Chen was delighted, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, you can help me in the next challenge.¡± If the Divine Soul Power of the Earth Martial Realm was enough to help him, then it would be the perfect assistant for him. This assistant shouldn¡¯t be wasted by not using it. ¡°I realized this myself, so I hurriedly came to help Young Master. With Yun Lu¡¯s help, the Ninth Challenge won¡¯t be a problem for Young Master.¡± Yun Lu said gently. ¡°Great, Senior Yun Lu, let¡¯s tackle the next challenge together.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily. At the same time, the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice also sounded, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think, will you break through or not?¡± ¡°Senior Tiandu, I¡¯ve decided to tackle the Ninth Level,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Are you sure? With your current state, going for the Ninth Challenge might be a bit forced.¡± The Tiandu Emperor added a few more words. He didn¡¯t know about Yun Lu¡¯s situation, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t explain either. He just said, ¡°Senior, my junior self still has some confidence.¡± ¡°Alright, since you have confidence, I won¡¯t say anything more. Off you go.¡± The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice fell, and the surrounding scene instantly changed. The scenery went from the original Paradise to a dark, burning hell with howling ghosts and wolves all around, filled with screams. No, this wasn¡¯t hell; it was more of a battlefield. A terrifying battlefield that made one¡¯s heart tremble. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes focused and in the blink of an eye, he saw a green-robed woman glowing all over in this hell-like battlefield. The woman¡¯s clothes were covered in eyes, making her look bizarre, but once he saw her beautiful appearance, he completely forgot about her strange outfit. Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: Chapter 455: Seven-colored Peacock_1 Chapter 458: Chapter 455: Seven-colored Peacock_1 Translator: 549690339 Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t let his guard down just because the woman was beautiful, and in fact, Tiandu Emperor wouldn¡¯t allow him to do so either. ¡°Kid, don¡¯t let her beauty cause you to drop your guard. Hehe, she is a seven-colored peacock, a strange demonic beast ranked 56th in the monster power rankings. Oh, her martial arts cultivation has reached the fourth level of the Origin Martial Realm!¡± Tiandu Emperor casually reminded him, then fell silent. Yang Chen felt helpless. Origin Martial Realm Fourth Level. Is this a joke? The key point is that this seven-colored peacock is an odd demonic beast among the monster power rankings. Monster power rankings¡­ This is a name that makes humans shudder. Although he hadn¡¯t experienced the wars of the past, the ancient books had recorded everything clearly. The Icefield Demon Elephant, Night Wolf, and others were just common demonic beasts of the demon beast clan, not to mention the Mad Lion Demon Beast, which was also quite ordinary but just slightly mutated. There were many stronger than them. However, even so, they could not enter the monster power rankings. Demonic beasts that could enter the monster power rankings were very special breeds! How to explain it? For example, the top few, such as True Dragon, Sky Phoenix, Qilin, and other divine beasts. Black Mountain Cloudy Bear was also on the list. The list recorded some terrifyingly powerful demonic beasts. During the war between demonic beasts and humans, every time these beasts took action, they would cause heavy casualties among humans. It was very difficult to gain any advantage, no matter how much was sacrificed. One could say that facing the demonic beasts on the monster power ranking alone was almost hopeless during the ancient times unless they were extremely powerful beings. But now, not only did he have to face the seven-colored peacock alone, but he also had his martial arts cultivation suppressed. This was simply deadly. While Yang Chen sighed, the seven-colored peacock stared at him with beautiful big eyes and said with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s been many years since I¡¯ve seen a human. You humans do have such fair and lovely skin. Little guy, why don¡¯t you let me eat you and be a good supplement for me?¡± ¡°Young Master, be careful. This seven-colored peacock is especially fond of devouring humans. For her, humans are excellent tonic. Back then, countless powerful ones had fallen into her hands.¡± Yun Lu reminded Yang Chen urgently, fearing that he would suffer any loss. At this moment, Yang Chen also recalled the divine powers of the seven-colored peacock. Its most powerful divine power was devouring. There was almost nothing in the world that the seven-colored peacock couldn¡¯t eat. If its Martial Arts Cultivation grew stronger, even a continent could theoretically be devoured by the seven-colored peacock. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be on guard. He didn¡¯t want to be eaten by the seven-colored peacock. There had been no cases of someone surviving after being eaten by the seven-colored peacock in the past. ¡°Little guy, if you don¡¯t speak up, I¡¯ll take your silence as agreement.¡± The seven-colored peacock giggled. Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Senior Peacock, I¡¯m afraid I cannot indulge in such a pleasure.¡± ¡°Let me think, when you humans face me, you shouldn¡¯t be as calm as you are now. Either you fight, or you run away in a panic. Since you¡¯re still standing here, you must have some tricks up your sleeve. Hehehe, I like men with ideas. I just wonder what kind of schemes you¡¯re hiding in your heart.¡± The seven-colored peacock smiled.Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, didn¡¯t expect the Seven-colored Peacock to guess so accurately. With this thought, he no longer hid anything and directly transmitted his voice: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, let¡¯s get started.¡± ¡°Yun Lu¡­Who is Yun Lu? You¡¯ve been communicating with someone all this time¡­¡± The words of the Seven-colored Peacock were cut off as its body suddenly stiffened. ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s done.¡± Yun Lu said. Yang Chen was now quite shocked. Good heavens! What kind of divine power does this Seven-colored Peacock possess that it can intercept his communication with Yun Lu? As recorded in the ancient books, the strange demon beasts on the Demon Battle Power Ranking are indeed not easy to deal with, each extraordinary in its own right. ¡°Young Master, you need to hurry. I¡­ I don¡¯t think I can hold her for much longer.¡± Yun Lu gritted her teeth, seemingly in great pain. These words startled Yang Chen: ¡°What, with your Divine Soul Power of the Earth Martial Realm, you¡¯re actually having so much difficulty holding a Seven-colored Peacock at the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer?¡± Yang Chen was amazed. He could feel the Seven-colored Peacock trying to break free from Yun Lu¡¯s soul restraint. This soul restraint that spans a major realm can still be shaken autonomously by the Seven-colored Peacock and even resist it. Moreover, Yun Lu seems unable to hold it much longer. If it were an ordinary person, they would have already given in to Yun Lu¡¯s control. Where could Yang Chen hesitate? He quickly pulled out the only means he had left, the God Piercing Nail. The Five Thunder Righteous Method couldn¡¯t be used for now because it couldn¡¯t connect with the Heavenly Thunder Origin and the connection time would be too long. Yun Lu¡¯s soul restraint obviously wouldn¡¯t last that long, so he could only use the God Piercing Nail. Fortunately, in the current situation, the God Piercing Nail could provide him with an aim! ¡°Where should I aim? The weak point of this Seven-colored Peacock is¡­right, it¡¯s her ****, it¡¯s said that there is an eye on the **** of a Seven-colored Peacock. If I can shatter that eye on her ****, the Seven-colored Peacock will definitely die!¡± Yang Chen made up his mind. Suddenly, there was a swooshing sound. Splash, the God Piercing Nail disappeared at an extremely fast speed, instantly entering the **** of the Seven-colored Peacock. Following that, the **** of the Seven-colored Peacock shone with a flickering light¡­ ¡°Ahhh, you human thief, you, you actually have a divine soul power comparable to the Earth Martial Realm. I¡¯m not satisfied, I can¡¯t accept this.¡± The Seven-colored Peacock twisted its body, gnashing its teeth and claws while showing a resentful expression in its words, but soon, its body turned into flying ashes and vanished completely. This made Yang Chen let out a sigh of relief. It was truly dangerous. If it weren¡¯t for Yun Lu¡¯s help and the distinct weakness of the Seven-colored Peacock, he would have never passed the ninth level. There was too much of a difference in Martial Arts Cultivation. The Seven-colored Peacock could shake the divine soul of the Earth Martial Realm. In the face of the Peacock, Yang Chen had almost no chance of winning without the help of Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul. With Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul¡¯s help, his God Piercing Nail couldn¡¯t even aim properly. Even if he could aim, he believed that the Seven-colored Peacock would definitely dodge it. Or, if the Seven-colored Peacock didn¡¯t have that weakness with the **** eye, he would certainly lose. Because the God Piercing Nail would be useless. ¡°Anyhow, we¡¯ve won. Moreover, it seems that the Tiandu Senior who created all this has by default allowed the later generations to use some cunning methods.¡± Yang Chen smiled bitterly. Indeed, without resorting to tricks, how could he possibly win? Chapter 459 - Chapter 459: Chapter 456: Purple-eyed Demon Monkey_1 Chapter 459: Chapter 456: Purple-eyed Demon Monkey_1 Translator: 549690339 Tiandu Emperor once said that as long as one can pass the trials, any method can be used. It seems that his words are meant to convey a principle to these geniuses ¨C when facing demonic beasts that are not of their own clan, they must use whatever means necessary, and there is no method that can¡¯t be used against enemies. As long as they can win and defeat their enemies, anything goes. Upon careful consideration, Yang Chen agreed. When the Demon Beast Clan faced humans in the past, did they reason with humans? They must have used all kinds of conspiracies and underhand tactics. As they were not of the same clan, there was no need to talk about any Dao intent. It¡¯s the same when humans encounter demonic beasts. What can you reason with them? Any means are acceptable as long as they can win. Yang Chen gradually understood the deeper meaning behind Tiandu Emperor creating the Ten Despair Challenges. These nearly impossible levels are designed to stimulate the potential and various methods of future generations. ¡°Yang Chen, the tenth level is next,¡± Tiandu Emperor slowly said. ¡°To be honest, with your current state, you have almost no chance of winning. Are you sure you want to try?¡± ¡°Senior, let¡¯s give it a try. We must know where we lose even if we lose,¡± Yang Chen replied. He still wanted to go all out and give it a try. Yun Lu¡¯s Divine Soul Power has reached the Earth Martial Realm, and he doesn¡¯t believe that the opponent in the tenth level will be more demonic than the Seven-colored Peacock and can ignore the pressure of the Divine Soul. As long as the Divine Soul power of the rainbow is effective, there is no reason why his God Piercing Nail can¡¯t be tested. The moment Tiandu Emperor heard that Yang Chen was willing to try, the scenery around them changed once again. With this change, Yang Chen suddenly felt his heart sway. Because this space is an even more intense battlefield than the ninth level! Yes, this is a battlefield. He seemed to hear the sounds of battles and collisions coming from the sky, the distant horizon, and all directions, though he was unsure if they were real or not. However, these were not the most significant concerns. The most important scene was the bloody landscape in front of him, which was breathtaking and despairing. Even Yang Chen, who considered himself emotionally strong, couldn¡¯t help but gasp at this sight. Corpses covered the ground, seemingly piled into mountains of bodies. Blood flowed like a river, all human corpses and blood. Martial artists wearing different clothes lay on the ground, looking terrifying. In the center of this river of blood stood a monkey that looked very similar to a human in size. It wore an armor and was covered in fluffy hair. Its eyes exuded purple flames and its mouth revealed a ferocious smile. ¡°Purple-eyed Demon Monkey?¡± Yang Chen stared in shock at this demonic monkey and immediately yelled, ¡°Yun Lu, quickly, use your Divine Soul Power to bind it!¡± He dared not waste even a split second, feeling tens to hundreds of times more nervous than when he had faced the Seven-colored Peacock. Was Tiandu Emperor playing with him? Ranked among the top twenty in the Demon Battle Power Ranking, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was an incredibly powerful and ruthless being. Once it reached maturity, just like the Black Mountain Black Bear, it dared to challenge even the True Dragon Sky Phoenix. This demon monkey was notoriously hard to control and was one of the strongest battle-type demonic beasts. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be careless. Most importantly, the Martial Arts Cultivation of this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey had reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm. It was the same as Jiang Caiying¡¯s cultivation level.Is this a joke? Although the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey and Jiang Caiying both had the Sixth Level of the Origin Martial Realm, Yang Chen was certain that even a hundred Jiang Caiyings couldn¡¯t defeat this Purple-Eyed Demon Monkey. The only thing he could do was to let Yun Lu use her overbearing divine soul power to suppress the Demon Monkey, and then find an opportunity. Seeing Yang Chen so tense, Yun Lu naturally knew that the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was extraordinary, and immediately sent out her divine soul to try to interfere with the Demon Monkey. However, when Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul reached the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey, she was struck with fear: ¡°Young master, no, something¡¯s not right¡­ My divine soul has no effect on this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey at all.¡± The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey licked its lips at this moment as if it had noticed some minor movements from Yang Chen. It sneered coldly. The next moment, it suddenly disappeared from its original position and reappeared beside Yang Chen. ¡°Young Master, be careful.¡± Yun Lu roared. Yang Chen also knew to be careful, but it was already too late to dodge. Very strong. Too strong. This Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was as strong as it was impossible to beat. He didn¡¯t even have time to react, and the Demon Monkey had already arrived. What could he do now? Was he really going to die at this tenth level? Just as he was in turmoil, suddenly, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey disappeared. Vanishing in thin air. Yang Chen was drenched with cold sweat, looking at the empty space in front of him, he knew it must be due to the Tiandu Emperor. He said, ¡°Thank you, senior.¡± ¡°Hmph, kid, now you know how powerful this tenth level is. As I said, it is impossible for you to pass it in your current state; why would I deceive you?¡± Tiandu Emperor said in a leisurely manner. ¡°Senior, even at my peak, I guess I would have no chance of winning against the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey,¡± said Yang Chen with a bitter smile. Tiandu Emperor lazily said, ¡°How to win is for you youngsters to worry about. I¡¯ve said it before, if you want good fortune, you must win. If you win, you¡¯ll get good fortune, if you can¡¯t win, then don¡¯t talk so much.¡± Yang Chen sighed. The Tiandu Emperor was right; these rules are human-made, and he had no grounds to argue. However, he was very curious, ¡°Senior, what is going on with this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey? Why is the divine soul of Fishman Elder from my tribe unable to interfere with it at all? It doesn¡¯t make any sense.¡± ¡°Hmm, are you curious about this? It¡¯s true that the divine soul of your Fishman Elder, being in the Earth Martial Realm, should be more than enough to interfere with beings of the True Martial Realm. The fact that it couldn¡¯t interfere with this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey is indeed theoretically unexplainable.¡± Tiandu Emperor laughed. ¡°So, what¡¯s the explanation?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s because the Martial Arts Cultivation of this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey back then almost surpassed mine,¡± Tiandu Emperor said with a sigh. Shocked, Yang Chen stood in place, speechless. Tiandu Emperor was really too much. What the hell! This Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation almost surpassed you back then, and you have me fight it? Tiandu Emperor chuckled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have suppressed this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, so when it¡¯s your enemy, its Martial Cultivation is only at the Sixth Level of the Origin Martial Realm. Similarly, each challenger will face this Purple-Eyed Demon Monkey at their tenth level, but I will unseal the Purple-Eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation based on the challenger¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation.¡± Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: Chapter 457: Jiang Caiying’s Danger_1 Chapter 460: Chapter 457: Jiang Caiying¡¯s Danger_1 Translator: 549690339 ¡°Of course, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was indeed very strong back then. Although its martial arts strength was suppressed by my prohibitions, it¡¯s obviously delusional to think of defeating it with a mere divine soul realm.¡± The Tiandu Emperor chuckled, ¡°The Divine Soul level of your Fishman Elder in the Earth Martial Realm is not bad either, but it still falls short when facing this purple-eyed demon monkey. To be able to interfere with it, you would have to have martial arts cultivation considerably stronger than mine.¡± Yang Chen was now bewildered. How should he fight this? That¡¯s right, even if the martial arts cultivation of the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was suppressed to the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, and it was at the same level as himself, the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to win. Why? Because how many years has this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey been alive? Back when it was at the same realm as the Tiandu Emperor, it was still not something he could defeat even if it was bound in every way. The gap in their true realms was too vast. With this realization, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh: ¡°Senior, how could I possibly win the tenth level?¡± Whether in any of the previous levels, no matter how outrageous the difficulty, he possessed confidence and a grasp of the situation. Even when he encountered the Seven-colored Peacock in the ninth level, he could still maintain his calm. However, in the tenth level, his opponent turned out to be a Purple-eyed Demon Monkey that had lived for countless years. How could he fight this? Listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, the Tiandu Emperor slowly replied, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s not strange for you to think this way. But have you looked around? Although the battlefield scene here is simulated by me, it did indeed happen in the past. Go on, move forward and see for yourself. I have already transferred the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey to another spatial dimension.¡± Yang Chen hesitated for a moment, unsure of the meaning behind the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, but still looked forward. As he walked forward and observed, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel shocked. Wars were being fought everywhere, with numerous martial artists and demonic beasts battling until they were covered in blood. The sky was a dark mass, and corpses fell from it as life became as worthless as grass here. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gasp for breath. ¡°Do you see?¡± The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s tone was stern, ¡°You¡¯re exceptional, and if you hadn¡¯t made it to the tenth level, I wouldn¡¯t even bother telling you all this. But you possess ability, which I appreciate, and that¡¯s why I¡¯m telling you this.¡± ¡°The war between humans and demonic beasts in those years is something the later generations living in peace and ease, like you, could never imagine.¡± With his stern tone, the Tiandu Emperor continued, ¡°At that time, the demonic beasts had taken over nearly half of the human territories. Humans lived in fear every day, uncertain of their lives. They tried everything to counter the enemy but struggled to drive out the great army of demonic beasts from their homes. Scenes like these happened almost daily in different places, and it was at a time like this when I encountered this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey when entering the tenth level.¡± ¡°Do you have any idea how heavy a price I paid? My loyal subordinates were severely wounded, and I almost had to use all my trump cards just to barely capture this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. With the use of prohibitions, I trapped it forever in the cage I created.¡± Yang Chen imagined the scene at that time, swallowing hard. Although he had lived for two lifetimes, he was still a young man, and couldn¡¯t comprehend the wars that the Tiandu Emperor had experienced. The pain and foresight of the Tiandu Emperor were difficult for most people to imagine. ¡°You must be thinking that since I barely managed to capture this demon monkey, there¡¯s no way someone as young as you could do it now,¡± the Tiandu Emperor said slowly. Yang Chen felt a bit embarrassed since this indeed crossed his mind. However, the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t seem to blame him, as this was a normal human reaction. He sighed sorrowfully, ¡°Have you ever thought that if the generations to come continue to harbor such thoughts, who will protect the human territories in the future? It took so much effort for humans back then to finally drive the demon beast clan out of their lands. If humans don¡¯t keep moving forward, how will they deal with the demonic beasts if they attack again? The seal won¡¯t last forever, and it will eventually fail. The humans up to now may not have even recovered their vitality since then.¡± ¡°If humans still have the mindset of not attempting something they think is impossible to accomplish, then when the demonic beasts come, humans will eventually be obliterated. Many people find it hard to believe that it¡¯s possible to kill a demon beast beyond one¡¯s level, but I¡¯m telling you, that¡¯s how the demonic beasts killed humans back then.¡± Yang Chen suddenly understood the profound meaning in the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words. Right, if humans have always been so conservative, thinking that it¡¯s impossible to achieve something and therefore refuse to attempt it, then when the demonic beasts invade, what changes would there be in the human race compared to the past thousands of years? There would be none at all. The Tiandu Emperor spoke loudly, ¡°You may think the rules I set for this challenge are very harsh, but Yang Chen, have you ever considered that you cannot predict what kind of enemy you will face when the demonic beasts invade the human territories in the future? When you encounter a Purple-eyed Demon Monkey much stronger than yourself in martial arts cultivation, can you still reason with it?¡± Yang Chen suddenly realized, ¡°Senior, I¡¯m just now understanding the deep meaning behind the Ten Despair Challenges you created.¡± With a touch of vicissitude, the Tiandu Emperor said, ¡°Though the Ten Despair Challenges are difficult, they are my attempt to tap into your potential. The greatest advantage humans have over demonic beasts is their potential. If the potential of humans can be tapped, they may not be afraid of the demonic beasts in the future.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, for you right now, defeating this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey is indeed impossible. As for how to defeat it, I don¡¯t know either and can¡¯t help you, neither can I provide you with any methods. It¡¯s all up to you to think and solve it yourself. I won¡¯t blame you if you fail, but I hope to see you use all your means to defeat this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey.¡± Killing the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was not an option, and their martial arts cultivation was nearly equal, but defeating it would be enough. Yang Chen closed his eyes and said firmly, ¡°Senior, I understand. Please send me back. I will try every means to defeat this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey.¡± ¡°Good, I will send you back now.¡± In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen was back on the second floor. However, upon returning to the second floor, Yang Chen rubbed his brows as Jiang Caiying¡¯s situation seemed to be not very good at the moment. In the second floor, two people appeared at some point. These two were none other than the Black Dragon Sect disciples mentioned by Jiang Caiying and another person of unknown origins. They joined forces, leaving Jiang Caiying with no choice but to defend with all her might. What should he say¡­ They were targeting his ally. Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: Chapter 458: A New Round of Challengers_1 Chapter 461: Chapter 458: A New Round of Challengers_1 Translator: 549690339 Failure in the first round of challenge doesn¡¯t mean failure in the second one for some geniuses, as they have already gained understanding of the levels and what they need to do. Therefore, it¡¯s normal for new faces to appear in the second layer. Although he wasn¡¯t certain of the identities of these two individuals, he pretty much guessed what had happened just by seeing them attacking Jiang Caiying. Most likely, the two of them broke through the fifth level not long ago and entered this second layer. Upon seeing Jiang Caiying alone, they naturally harbored ill intentions and wanted to snatch the treasures she had already chosen. After all, an extra chance to choose from the Emperor¡¯s treasure meant gaining more items, and no one would ignore that. Not to mention, the martial arts cultivation of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s top genius Yu Feilong is on par with Jiang Caiying, and the other person who attacked together with him, although Yang Chen doesn¡¯t know who he is, has also reached the high level of the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. With such strength, it would be difficult for Jiang Caiying to withstand the two-on-one attack. There was nothing to be done about it, as the Tiandu Emperor turned a blind eye to this situation. It was a loophole in the rules, and the Tiandu Emperor never prohibited these geniuses from slaying each other. On the contrary, the Tiandu Emperor was happy to push these geniuses to their limits through death. Jiang Caiying was now at a disadvantage, and seeing this, Yang Chen had to act immediately without any hesitation. ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± Yang Chen suddenly slapped out. Immediately afterward, a shadow of a virtual palm gradually grew larger and larger. Soon after, it bombarded out forcefully. ¡°Huh?¡± Yu Feilong and his companion Zhang Xing, who had such high martial arts cultivation, naturally noticed Yang Chen¡¯s sudden appearance. However, even though Yang Chen was a demon, his strength was only at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, far below them, and they didn¡¯t think he could pose any significant threat. However, when they saw Yang Chen using the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, their thoughts began to waver and change. It was evident that Yang Chen was not someone to be trifled with. At the very least, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm wasn¡¯t a fatal threat to them, but it was enough to threaten them. ¡°Zhang Xing, you deal with this palm force, I¡¯m suppressing Jiang Caiying now and can¡¯t afford to be interrupted. Stall this surnamed Yang for me for a while, and I¡¯ll be able to take her down,¡± Yu Feilong ordered in a low voice. The two of them had severely injured Jiang Caiying when they attacked just now. Now even if one of them retreated and he attacked alone, it would still be enough to defeat Jiang Caiying. However, while the two of them were thinking this way, Yang Chen definitely wouldn¡¯t let them achieve their goals. If Jiang Caiying was defeated, he would be in trouble next. With his current strength, facing a master of the Yuanwu Realm Fifth or Sixth Layer, self-defense wouldn¡¯t be a problem. After all, he was different from dealing with demonic beasts; he could use his methods without restraint. However, once he had to deal with two people, it would become difficult for him. Even if he used all his means, he might not necessarily win. Protecting Jiang Caiying was imperative. The next moment, he roared out with his powerful voice, directly launching his killer move Mountain God Roar. With the Mountain God Roar unleashed, the sound echoed throughout the entire space, its power amplified by the confined area. Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing¡¯s faces changed slightly, evidently suffering some injury, making them look even more miserable when dealing with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. Yang Chen knew very well that it was unlikely to defeat the two with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. However, he didn¡¯t expect to solve these two people so swiftly. Instead, he leapt over to Jiang Caiying, standing together with her first. Compared to her heyday, Jiang Caiying¡¯s face was extremely pale at this moment, and she had obviously suffered no small injury during the previous fight. ¡°Is Miss Jiang alright?¡± Yang Chen asked. Jiang Caiying took a deep breath, and her breath revealed her unstable Qi. Even without words, Yang Chen knew that her situation was bad. Yang Chen laughed in his heart and waved his hand to grab two elixirs. He then quickly put them into Jiang Caiying¡¯s mouth without waiting for her to speak. As the medicine entered her body, Jiang Caiying¡¯s complexion improved, and her lips regained some color. ¡°Yang Chen, thank you.¡± She didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to have some healing holy medicine with him. With the medicine, her injuries recovered much faster. Her injuries healed by three to four parts in just a blink of an eye, and it wasn¡¯t difficult for her to recover completely. How would she know that Yang Chen, as an alchemist, had dabbled extensively in the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, and these healing holy medicines were refined by him in his spare time. Unexpectedly, they came in handy at this moment. With Jiang Caiying there, the two of them together wouldn¡¯t really be afraid of Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing. ¡°Miss Jiang, there¡¯s no need to thank me. Since we are allies, we must naturally do what allies should do. By the way, what¡¯s the story with these two?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Jiang Caiying listened to his words, her expression turned cold, and then she sighed: ¡°Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing arrived here almost at the same time after breaking through the fifth level. At first they were well-behaved, but after hearing about the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasure-selection, they became greedy and wanted my treasures, planning to attack me. Hmph!¡± Resentment covered Jiang Caiying¡¯s pretty face. Yang Chen nodded secretly, as the process was almost exactly as he had guessed. Seeing Jiang Caiying¡¯s angry face, both Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing felt ashamed. After all, it was a disgraceful act for them to deal with a girl. The key point was that they did it but didn¡¯t succeed, which made it even more embarrassing. However, Yu Feilong didn¡¯t care about losing face now and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, I am a disciple of the Black Dragon Sect, and I believe that with your excellence in North Mountain County, you must have heard of the Black Dragon Sect from your elders. I advise you to weigh your own abilities before trying to play the hero. Some forces and people are not to be messed with.¡± ¡°Brother Yu, why be polite with them?¡± Zhang Xing sneered, ¡°Just kill these two, and it¡¯ll be over.¡± Yu Feilong¡¯s expression flickered with displeasure. Zhang Xing was a top genius affiliated with their Black Dragon Sect and had accompanied him for the purpose of aiding him. He didn¡¯t want to reprimand Zhang Xing directly, but he couldn¡¯t help but curse silently. If it was so easy to kill the two, would it be his turn to talk? Yang Chen¡¯s move just now seemed simple, but did you manage to solve it? Yu Feilong was very realistic. Even though Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was not high ¨C only at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm ¨C theoretically, he should be able to defeat Yang Chen at any time. However, Yang Chen¡¯s moves from just now were not to be underestimated. Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: Chapter 459: Obtaining Materials_1 Chapter 462: Chapter 459: Obtaining Materials_1 Translator: 549690339 What was Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level? With the Mountain God Roar combined with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, his half-step Origin Martial Realm Cultivation was enough to force the two of them to defend themselves. It seemed that even his casual attack was this powerful, if he had fought seriously, Yang Chen might not have been much worse. However, despite Yu Feilong thinking of this, he wasn¡¯t ready to lose his momentum. He threatened Yang Chen while staring straight at him, trying to see if Yang Chen would submit. Obviously, Yang Chen was not the type to easily give in. He yawned lazily and then said nonchalantly, ¡°I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll disappoint Brother Yu. As long as you don¡¯t harm me, your ally, I won¡¯t provoke you.¡± ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, what¡¯s the point of this? Playing the hero, saving the beauty? Allure of a pretty face? If you want some pretty girls, our Black Dragon Sect has plenty. With your talent, if you join the Black Dragon Sect, women will take the initiative to throw themselves into your arms. Why bother getting yourself in trouble for just one girl?¡± Yu Feilong scolded. Jiang Caiying listened, anger surging in her heart, wishing she could kill Yu Feilong on the spot, but she simply lacked the strength. Moreover, Yu Feilong was indeed right. Why did Yang Chen help her? Just because of their loose Master-disciple relationship? This relationship was not solid, after all, if she died and Yang Chen left, how would her Master know what had happened in the Secret Realm? However, she forgot that they were now in the same boat, and how could Yang Chen dare to abandon her? Yu Feilong laughed, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, as long as you ignore Jiang Caiying¡¯s affairs now, I, Yu Feilong, will definitely thank you later.¡± ¡°I appreciate your kindness, Brother Yu, but¡­ if I truly ignore Miss Jiang now, her fate later would probably be a lesson for me.¡± Yang Chen remained calm, having figured out Yu Feilong¡¯s intentions from the start. Did he think he was a fool? How could he not guess what Yu Feilong was thinking? Jiang Caiying shivered, watching as Yang Chen deftly rendered Yu Feilong speechless. Her heart was slightly moved and she couldn¡¯t help but waver. Yu Feilong¡¯s face changed slightly, and he narrowed his eyes as he stared straight at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, are you really planning to go against our Black Dragon Sect?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going against your Black Dragon Sect, but your Black Dragon Sect is making it difficult for me, Yang Chen. Of course, if your Black Dragon Sect really intends to push people too far, I, Yang Chen, wouldn¡¯t mind playing along. Rest assured, I promise Miss Jiang, if you must take action, I, Yang Chen, will not sit idly by.¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly. At the same time Yang Chen was speaking, Jiang Caiying¡¯s injuries had mostly recovered, and she released her True Qi. Seeing this, Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing exchanged glances and communicated with each other via sound transmission. ¡°Brother Yu, what should we do now? In my opinion, Yang Chen is just at the half-step Origin Martial Realm. If we really fight two-on-two, humph, can these two, one injured and one weak, really turn the tables?¡± Zhang Xing said. Yu Feilong was initially planning to agree, but upon further consideration, he could only say, ¡°Forget it, Jiang Caiying¡¯s injuries have healed quite a bit, and moreover, I always find Yang Chen very strange. For now, I don¡¯t want to reveal my cards to him.¡± ¡°So we¡¯re just going to let this matter go? If Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master finds out about this¡­she¡¯s simply crazy,¡± Zhang Xing¡¯s face changed slightly. ¡°No matter how powerful she is, would she dare to provoke our Black Dragon Sect?¡± Yu Feilong said disdainfully. Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master may be powerful, but in the face of the Black Dragon Sect, she still had to bow her head. However, Zhang Xing became more annoyed. Indeed, you have the Black Dragon Sect backing you and have nothing to worry about. But I, Zhang Xing, don¡¯t have your Black Dragon Sect¡¯s powerful background. Wouldn¡¯t Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master dare to provoke the Black Dragon Sect, but not dare to provoke me? Yu Feilong shrewdly noticed a hint of displeasure on Zhang Xing¡¯s face, afraid that Zhang Xing would leave and he would be alone, he quickly said, ¡°Our Black Dragon Sect has several disciples in charge of the keys, we¡¯ll contact them later and give this kid a taste of his own medicine. Not only for Jiang Caiying, but he¡¯ll also die with her.¡± Zhang Xing¡¯s expression eased a bit. Yu Feilong then stared fiercely at Yang Chen, ¡°In that case, Brother Yang Chen, we shall see what happens.¡± With that, Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing sat in a corner of the second floor space. Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying vigilantly watched the two, and when they saw that there was no intention to continue fighting, Yang Chen finally put his heart at ease. As Jiang Caiying¡¯s injuries were also mostly healed, Yang Chen began to shift his thoughts back to the matter of passing the tenth floor. The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was indeed terrifyingly strong. ¡°How can I defeat that Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡­¡± Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts raced, knowing that even if he went all out, he would have no chance at all to defeat the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey with their huge gap in Cultivation Level. The only possibility was to defeat the enemy with a powerful killing force in an instant! Such a fierce killing force, a God Piercing Nail might not be enough. It had to be the Five Thunder Righteous Method. But regrettably, this Five Thunder Righteous Method was too slow in gathering power. Although its power was sufficient, would the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey give him so much time to gather Sky Thunder? So, the Five Thunder Righteous Method definitely wouldn¡¯t work. The only method left was the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. ¡°With the astonishing power of the Spirit Talismans recorded in the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, there is still a good chance of defeating the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. But the problem lies in the materials. To make these Spirit Talismans, the materials are insufficient.¡± Yang Chen frowned. He had spent a lot of Spirit Stones on materials just to practice making talismans at first. Although he now had the Blazing Flame Brush, which saved him a lot in practicing talisman-making, the problem of materials had not been resolved. ¡°Ah! That¡¯s right, I still have a key that can be exchanged for a chance. The numerous treasures left by the Tiandu Emperor contain some high-level materials. These materials can help me make talismans.¡± Yang Chen suddenly slapped his head, realizing his own negligence. The treasures left behind by the Tiandu Emperor were a ready-made Material Library. These materials were complete and abundant, perfect for making talismans. With this in mind, Yang Chen scanned his surroundings and began to observe carefully. Soon, his gaze locked onto a direction where the prohibition contained materials piled up like a small mountain. These materials were high-level ones, whose individual value was acceptable to many people. However, with such a quantity, it could be considered comparable to the value of a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.