《Destiny Transfer System》


 Chapter 1 Who Did I Offend

    ?Blue star, Dragon country


    Tianyi city


    Wang Chen walked out of the building with a dejected look, feeling defeated and disheartened. "Another rejection," he thought to himself, ''I have so much talent and I work so hard, why won''t anyone see it?'' As he made his way down the street, he raised his head to the sky and asked, "Why is this happening to me, God? I''ve never done anything to offend you." Just as the words left his lips, the rain started to fall, as if God was answering his question. Wang Chen felt hopeless, with no job, no money, no car, no home, and no savings.


    He was feeling lost and alone in a world that seemed to be against him. The rain only added to his melancholic state.


    Wang Chen recently graduated from a junior college. Despite facing difficulties and a lack of resources at the college, he worked hard to find employment that could support him.


    While studying,he developed a passion for reading novels and made it a daily habit. Unfortunately, after graduation, he found himself struggling to find a job.


    This sudden change left Wang Chen feeling disheartened and defeated. He had worked so hard to secure his future, only to find that it was slipping away from him in the blink of an eye. Wang Chen shook his head and sighed, pulling his thoughts back to reality.


    *Growl*


    As his stomach growled with hunger, Wang Chen spotted a nearby restaurant. The waiter greeted him and said, "Have some ramen, boss." Wang Chen checked his pockets, which were slightly empty, and responded, "Okay."


    The restaurant was packed with mainly young people who were all very excited and shouting while they ate. Wang Chen couldn''t help but feel envious of their energetic spirit.


    After finishing his meal, Wang Chen headed towards his apartment. The sky was already completely dark. He had to walk through a dark alley to get back to his rental house, which he did frequently, but today he felt strangely apprehensive.


    Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a black shadow swiftly pass by, adding to his anxiety.


    Wang Chen began reciting Buddha''s mantra but after a long time of waiting, nothing happened. Just when he let down his guard, an iron rod suddenly appeared above his head and with a "Bang", the rod smashed down onto the back of his head. As Wang Chen was about to faint, he wondered to himself, ''Who did I offend?''


    In the shadows, a woman dressed in ancient attire emerged. Her simple clothing could not hide her graceful and hot figure, and her face was chaotic, making it difficult to see her true appearance. She opened her red lips and said, "Finally found you," with excitement in her eyes. The woman in white then waved her jade hand and the void began to twist. If someone were watching, they would be shocked by this scene. A plane crack appeared, resembling a black hole, and as time passed, the crack turned into reality, as if something terrible was hiding inside.


    "Go back," the woman in white said disdainfully, as she waved her jade hand again. The existence within the fissure seemed to be suffering greatly, and she took the unconscious Wang Chen through the crack before the void healed, as if nothing had happened. The woman in white leaned in and gave Wang Chen a gentle kiss on the face, saying, "I''ll come to you again."


    When Wang Chen opened his eyes, he saw a dozen people lurking around with excitement on their faces. He was unsure of how much time had passed and was filled with doubt. ''Could it be that they knocked me out and kidnapped me here?'' he thought to himself. He tried to speak but had no idea how his voice would sound. In shock, he looked at his baby-like hand and was taken aback.


    ........


    Canglian dynasty, Wukang Kingdom, Red Lotus sect Somewhere in the outer disciple court in a small cabin a disciple was cultivating with a frown face and beads of sweat on his forehead were forming.


    the cultivator sighed with a sad look and opened his eyes.


    "Cultivation is really difficult..."


    After thinking for a while he stood up and went toward the river after washing his face he lay down near a tall tree.


    Sixteen years ago, he travelled from Blue Star to this fantasy world where the strong can pick up the stars and take the moon, and burn the sky and the sea.


    In this world, there are supreme dynasties with vast territories that rule hundreds of millions of sentient beings, and there are also ancient Sacred Lands that have occupied the blessed land of immortals for countless years.


    ''It has been 16 years after death I was transmigrated into this world, my family was an ordinary family and their martial inheritance was not so special.


    So when I was able to speak, I showed my talent in writing and reading because if I want to be noticed by some major sect I can''t be low-key.


    And his idea worked many sect elders came and checked his aptitude but they were disappointed because my cultivation talent was so low.


    An elder from the Red Lotus sect came and checked my aptitude, he was disappointed with my cultivation talent but he still took me as an outer disciple thinking in the future, I will show my extraordinary talent.


    After I registered as an outer core disciple and lived here from then on and time slowly passed away and now I have turned 16 and my cultivation talent is worse, those guys who came at the same time as me are now inner disciples or true disciples. I curse that guy who killed me on my way home.


    Sigh! I can''t do anything other than cursing the god for making my life miserable in this world also.


    ''Hmmm ?''


    "Hey isn''t this our outer core elder brother who can''t reach the foundation-building realm?"


    "Hahahaha"


    Ah! Look like I forgot to tell you guys my name but it didn''t change, my name is Wang Chen in this life and those guys said is right I am at the 8th body refinement level.


    But suddenly I Heard a mechanical voice in my mind.

 Chapter 2 DESTINY TRANSFER SYSTEM

    ?The mechanical sound rang in my mind and some notifications appeared in front of me.


    [ding! Congratulations for selected as the only successor of destiny transfer system. ]


    [does the successor want to bind with the destiny transfer system ? ]


    That moment my heart was pumping with his all might and i can hear my own heartbeat , for me time was likely to be stopped and i know this moment is the most important moment of my trashy life so far.


    Without hesitation i said "yes" in my mind.


    [Binding with the successor ]


    [ 1%...24%...89%...98% 99% 100% ]


    [Congratulations host for binding with the system]


    [Does the host want to view his destiny status ? ]


    I was excited to see my life script so i hurriedly said "yes"


    [ name :- wang chen


    Cultivation realm : 8th body refinement stage


    Luck : gray


    Talent : super-low level talent


    Treasure: none


    Technique : red lotus sun shine cultivation technique( low yellow grade)


    Destiny : Transmigrated from blue star , after transmigration born on a barren land city in a ordinary martial art family. Showing your talent in reading and writing.But the cultivation aptitude was trash, an expert showed pity and admitted as a outer core disciple with a super low level talent , bullied by fellow disciples , today during cultivation couldn''t make a breakthrough so after getting depressed went to river for getting fresh air during that some disciple passed by and saw a chance to loot you from cultivation resources , you struggled a bit but in the end you got beaten by them and your meredian got injured , after a month you kicked out of sect by the assesment elder for not making a breakthrough to foundation building realm.


    Chances : none


    Destiny points : 0 ]


    After seeing my status i was so depressed that i really thought my transmigrated life was really really trash. I calmed my mind taking a deep breath and asked to the system "what is this gray luck on my status panel ?"


    [Ding! Host the luck is determined by its aura and to simply understand for you luck has different colour which shows what are the chances they get from the heaven''s will. Luck is divided into ten colours which are : white , green , blue , cyan , red , yellow , purple, golden , gray ,black.


    White colour represent ordinary people luck ,green , blue and cyan colour represent low level luck , red and yellow represent medium level luck , purple colour represent high level luck and basically golden level luck is a flag sign of protagonist, gray colour represent accident and bad luck and for final black luck represent death sign ]


    So basically i carry bad luck not like those protagonist golden luck. "system how do you determine talent ? "


    [Ding! With the help of talent people can cultivate fast and there is also pill, array, weapon refining talent which can help people in there prospective field.


    There is also specific body talent which can have magical powers]


    So i am at the bottom of food chain in cultivation talent . " system last question what is the destiny point and how can you help me ?"


    [Ding! Destiny points can help you view other people destiny and they can also help you buy things from destini mall , which is not open because you need minimum 1000 points to open and you can get them by cutting off other people chances to low there destiny value and destiny points and you can also get gifts by system if you kill a son of luck and after conquering a daughter of luck.


    Note:- you have to be careful of heaven will when you kill too many protagonist directly because they provide them luck so heaven''s will also get weak if you kill a protagonist directly. ]


    So look like you made me a villian who cutt off people chances and kill protagonist.


    [ding! Host you can think like that but do you think heaven is fair for everyone after the birth .]


    ''Yes i have to say system is right about this . Heaven only care about there heaven of son and daughter and treat rest of the people as cannon fodder to their child''s.


    .....


    "Hey trash , why are you not talking. Speak ,if you don''t speak i will break your legs" one of the three man said in front of me.


    ''Ah. Look like i forgot about these three dogs ''


    "Ah sorry i was just spacing out of my thought . What do you want from me" i said in a normal tone .


    "You didn''t hear that , then i will say again give us your cultivation resources and we will protect you from bullying you. What do you think"


    ''Protect my ass fuckers! You guys are the one who bullies me in the first place . I have always kept a low profile so i can avoid trouble but these guys always find there way to bully me and today they even came for my resources.'' i took a deep breath to calm down my anger but first i have to avoid them.


    ''System show me there status!''


    [Ding!]


    [ Name: yue luang


    Cultivation realm: 10 body refinment stage


    Talent: low level talent


    Treasure: none


    Luck: white


    Destiny : 10 points needed to view


    Favoribility: -20(disgust)


    Chances: none ]


    [ Name: ji yuan


    Cultivation : 10th body refinement stage


    Talent: low level talent


    Luck: white


    Treasure : none


    Destiny : 10 points needed to know


    Favorability: -20(disgusting)


    Chances : none ]


    [Name : ji ling


    Cultivation : 10th body refinement stage


    Talent : low level talent


    Luck : blue


    Treasure: none


    Destiny : 10 points needed to know


    Favoribility : -20(disgusting)


    Chances : during this evening i was practicing as usual , i thought to test my power and i punched the nearest stone after cracking the stone i felt something was under the stone after checking under the stone i found a small bottle of spirit liqiud and 10000 low grade stone. After refining the spirit liqiud i was promoted to foundation building realm 5 stage ]


    ''Finally i find someone with a luck and from the opportunity look like i will be able to snatch it from you hehehe''.

 Chapter 3 Intercepting First Opportunity

    ?Back to the present,


    ''Now First of all, I have to deal with them first or they will beat me and seriously injure my meridians.''


    "You want my cultivation resources? , but I have to say sorry because I didn''t bring them with me"


    Hey, don''t you dare lie to us " one of them said with a slightly irritating tone.


    "I didn''t lie to you guys. you can check it if you don''t believe me" I said in a not polite or arrogant tone.


    They scanned me from toe to head but didn''t find anything unusual.


    ''How could they find the cultivation resources that I have already consumed, that''s why I was depressed after using those resources I couldn''t make my cultivation breakthrough It''s already stagnant at the peak of the 8th body refinment realm because of my talent.''


    "Then where are your cultivation resources?"


    "I have kept hidden my cultivation resources after I obtained them."


    "TSK"


    " you have 7 hours before sunset if you couldn''t bring them to us we will beat you like a dog," Ji Ling said disgustingly.


    "Where do I have to come?" I said because I don''t know his practice place.


    "Come to the top of cheiling mountain peak where I practice" Ji Ling said and left with his two fellows.


    I breathed a sigh of relief because I know if I rebel them now my body would have been broken by now. After that I directly moved toward the cheiling mountain, there were many big stones but I saw a strange stone or I would say that was built by someone without thinking I attacked that stone and after a few punches that stone finally cracked and I slid that stone.


    When the stone was removed I saw a storage bag and a bottle, seeing this there was a smug look on my face.


    After picking them I hurriedly sat down and open the bottle. Just after the bottle was opened there was a fragrance smell full of spiritual energy. The atmosphere near me was full of vitality, without saying anything I drank the entire spiritual liquid present in the bottle in one gulp.


    After drinking that my body became hot and my blood was boiling. I started running the Red Lotus cultivation technique, The entire chieling mountain spiritual energy started rushing toward me, If anyone was here he would be shocked to see the huge movement of spiritual energy because this phenomenon can''t be caused by a normal body refinement realm cultivator, this was the capability of spirit liquid. The energy was flowing through my veins and opening my clogged meridians helping them unclog, opening them wider than ever before.


    There was a cracking sound in my body and then boom! The flow of spiritual energy becomes more smooth in my body but I continued to run the technique and there was another booming sound after a while but it didn''t stop there, my cultivation was skyrocketing.... after Five hours I opened my eyes and there was a satisfied smile on my face. I touched my abdomen and I can feel the terrifying spiritual energy there yes! it was my newly formed dantian. it was bigger and the spiritual energy there was in the form of gas.


    I said to the system " show my status"


    [Ding!]


    [Congratulations to the host for intercepting the opportunity of Ji Ling, get 100 destiny points.]


    ''Oh, not bad.''


    [Name: Wang Chen


    Luck: white


    Cultivation Realm: Foundation Building 4 Stage


    Treasure: Ten Thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stone


    Talent: Low-Grade


    Technique: Red Lotus Cultivation Technique (Low Yellow-Grade)


    Destiny: There is a fog ahead in your destiny because of your unpredictable moves


    Destiny Points : 100 Points]


    ''look like my luck has turned from grey to white and my talent also has upgraded from super low to low-grade sigh! but it''s still trash talent but why can''t I see my life script because of unpredictability?"


    "system what happened to my Destiny?"


    [Ding! Host doesn''t have to worry because with the help of the system, you can intercept the opportunities of others. You are changing your destiny with every movement, cutting off people''s chances. That''s why your destiny is unknown.]


    ''Well at least it''s not a bad thing''


    At the same time, Ji Ling was chatting with his two friends, suddenly he felt empty inside like something important to him was stolen but he can''t remember what it is. So to improve his mood he thought of practising. Then he went toward cheiling mountain peak with his friends.


    wang Chen was talking with the system,


    suddenly he heard footsteps coming toward him.


    After breaking through to the foundation-building realm there happens a qualitative change in body and mentality, many impurities were cleaned out in the form of black liquid coming from the pores of the body, that''s why wang Chen''s senses are on a whole different level compared to body refinement realm. Ji Ling and his friend came to the top of the mountain, they first saw there was someone set on the ground cross legged.


    When they came near him and saw it was none other than wang Chen, they became excited.


    "Wang Chen just where the hell did you hide your cultivation resources, you smell like a rotten pig hahaha"


    "Hahahaha " They laughed at seeing me dirty, full of black mud all over my body.


    From their thinking, I couldn''t break through a major Realm and pour out my impurities from my body.


    "Look like you are eager to get our protection so much that you didn''t wash. Don''t worry after you give us your resources no one can bully you in the outer core disciple area hehehe" Yue Luang said with a sneering look.


    Hearing this, wang Chen stood up and walked in front of them and took out a storage bag it was none other than the. the bag he found here.


    Seeing this the three of them became happy and Ji Ling move forward to grab the storage bag from the hand of Wang Chen. At that moment Wang Chen dropped the storage bag to the ground and hurriedly punched at the face of Ji Ling.


    Ji Ling suddenly felt danger in his head. Without thinking much he tried to defend himself because he know he can''t dodge this surprise attack but it was too late before he can defend himself the punch collided with his face and he flew toward a big stone and was directly smashed by the big stone, blood started to flow down from his head and he cried in pain. Seeing this scene both Yue Luang and Ji yuan were dumbfounded they didn''t get expect Wang chen''s surprise attack would be this leathel when they dropped their guard, after coming back to their senses both of them looked at each other and formed a tactical plan.


    And then suddenly Ji yuan came back from Wang Chen and Yue Luang was in front of Wang Chen they planned to attack at the same time. They didn''t think Wang Chen would be more powerful than them if he was he would have fought with their head on not like to attack them when their guards were down. Wang Chen knew what they were thinking but he did this because he didn''t have any attack or defence technique unlike these trio and he knew in those three Ji Ling was the strongest one, so he chose to take him down first.


    "Trash, how dare you try to attack us. Now we will beat you first then make you cripple for the rest of your life" saying this Yue Luang and Ji yuan attacked Wang Chen at the same time.


    "Die wang Chen!"


    -To be continued.

 Chapter 4 Inner Sect Assessment

    ?When Yue Luang and Ji Yuan''s fist was on the verge of hitting me. I used both hands and grabbed their fist. Seeing this scene both of them have horrified expressions on their face.


    "Ho-How c-could you have this much strength," Yue Luang said while struggling to free his hand from my palm.


    "There''s no way you''re not in the 8th realm of body refinement, how could you break through the realm of foundation with this trash talent." Ji Yuan said with a terrified look on his. Without wasting my time speaking to them, I put strength on my palms and broke their bones. Then I hit hard on JI Yuan''s abdomen and he flew to a big rock and crashed like Ji Ling after I focused on Yue Luang.


    "How dare you hit me, do you know who my young master is, you have a chance now if you beg for forgiveness from me I will forget what happened today" saying this Yue Luang took a few steps back.


    Hearing this I lost in thought.


    Yue Luang saw this and thought wang Chen was scared of his backer and regained his previous arrogance. "You should know the best thing for you! now kowtow to me three times and call me grandpa, I may forgive you after this hehehe."


    But suddenly Yue Luang got a punch on his face so hard that his all teeth were broken and blood started to flow out from his mouth and he lost consciousness there.


    Wang Chen knew dealing with Yue Luang''s backer will be troublesome but sooner or later he have to face the truth of this dog-eating dog world where the strongest reign the supreme and the weak succumb to their fate.


    Wang Chen saw all of them have lost consciousness so he came to their body one by one and collected their cultivation resources and left them there.


    Now he has stepped into the Foundation Building realm, It''s time to promote his status.


    After becoming an inner disciple, in addition to getting more cultivation resources. The most important thing is that you can enter the library to select the cultivation Technique.


    What Wang Chen is practising now is the Red lotus cultivation technique which is a basic technique that can help him break through to the foundation-building realm. If he wants to step into the Enlightment realm then he needs a new cultivation technique. While thinking so! Wang Chen took a shower, changed into clean clothes, heading directly toward the inner sect.


    The outer sect area is at the foot of the mountain and the inner sect area is located on the mountainside!


    Compared with the thin spiritual energy of the outer sect area, the mountainside above can be described as a truly blessed place for cultivation. The spiritual bird flew in the air and humbly hummed, beasts of good omen played among the precious herbal orchids.


    As far as the eye can see, the spiritual energy spread like a mist. Wang Chen could not help but sigh softly, feeling the rich spiritual energy around him.


    Here you can barely see the outer core disciples. They will be allowed to come only when they receive monthly resources and inner sect evaluations. Shaking his head and retaining his thoughts, Wang Chen made his way to the palace not far away. The palace is called minguan Hall and it is mainly responsible for assessing disciples and releasing tasks! At that time, many people were coming and going in front of the hall, and they were inner disciples wearing blue robes. Unfortunately, the system didn''t detect any opportunity in these inner disciples.


    "Yo, isn''t that Wang Chen from the outer disciple core area ?"


    As soon as he entered the hall, someone recognized Wang Chen.


    It was Ku Lei who entered the Red Lotus sect at the same time as he and the other party entered the inner sect not long ago!


    The sudden noise of course attracted the attention of many. A lot of disciples watched Wang Chen with surprise on their faces. He was distinguished in the crowd in his black dress of the outer sect.


    "This is, your friend ?"


    several inner disciples who had been friends with Ku lei asked in surprise.


    "A waste that has practised the 8th stage body refinement during the last two years! also worthy of being my friend ?"


    Ku Lei sneered and said indifferently.


    Everyone in the hall was stunned when they heard the words and immediately looked at Wang Chen with weird looks.


    the few people who walked with Ku Lei quickly made some steps backwards, their faces filled with disgust and contempt.


    As inner disciples, they do not hold a high opinion of the people of the outer sect.


    I didn''t mind them and went straight toward the elder present there.


    "Elder Quin, this disciple is here for the inner sect assessment test."


    Elder Quin was sleeping on the chair with his eyes closed and suddenly he opened his eyes and glanced toward me ." Do you know the rules, if a disciple wants to get promotion to inner disciple then they need to be in foundation building realm and if you fail you will be kicked out from the sect"


    "I know"


    "Huh? If he is in the foundation-building realm then I will eat the poop" Ku Lei said with arrogance.


    It is the sect rule if a disciple turns sixteen years old then he has to give an inner assessment test, only those who have broken through foundation building realm will be able to pass and those who failed the test will be able kicked out from the sect, that''s why I was kicked out from the sect a month later according to my life script.


    "Put your hand on this test stone tablet," Elder Quin said in a normal tone.


    Wang Chen put his hand on the test stone tablet the first level lit up with blue light.


    Seeing this scene these people were surprised and Ku lei was taken aback but the next scene shocked even Elder Quin.


    -To Be Continued.

 Chapter 5 Protagonist Supporter

    ?The stone tablet light didn''t stop at first it started climbing up passing second, third and finally stopped at the top of the fourth level.


    "Ho-How is this possible? When I was promoted to inner disciple a while ago he was still at the 8th body Refinement realm.


    Elder Quin, this test stone tablet must be broken. yes! This stone tablet is broken how could this trash can be higher than me in the cultivation realm."


    "Are you suspicious of me ?" Elder Quin said slightly disgusted by Ku Lei.


    Questioning the stone tablet''s capability is equal to suspecting his abilities.


    "No-No elder Quin I didn''t mean that" Ku Lei was embarrassed because before the test stone result, he said he would eat shit but now he didn''t expect this result. Seeing this scene people started laughing. Elder Quin ignored him and asked for some basic information from Wang Chen and went toward a room.


    When he came back to Wang Chen he gave the blue rob of Inner disciple and the identity jade card token. "Take this token and get the cultivation technique from the library and also go to the deacon Pavillion to get a courtyard in the inner sect." Elder Quin knew at the age of sixteen already broken through to the Foundation building realm''s fourth stage and that one step away to get into the fifth stage only a genius can do it.


    After taking those things Wang Chen was about to leave suddenly Ku Lei came in front of him blocking his path and accusing him.


    "Trash tell me what did you use to cheat in the assessment ?"


    Wang Chen didn''t stop and used his Qi then bumped into Ku Lei... Boom Ku Lei Flew backwards and smashed into the wall. When he was about to say something he spurted out a mouthful of blood. His hair was dishevelled and he said " Elder Quin he attacked me on the task hall, fighting is not allowed here please do justice to me."


    "Get lost"


    Elder Quin just said this and returned to his seat.


    Seeing this scene people called Ku Lei "shameless"


    You stop people and question them for their cultivation! And even try to sue them, what do you expect to get in return?


    Ku Lei was ashamed seeing this and stood up and took out a healing pill, after eating the pill he became healthy as before. Glancing at Wang Chen he said in his heart ''Wang Chen, just wait for me'' and then left.


    Wang Chen didn''t care what happened to Ku Lei and he went toward the library.


    The library wasn''t as crowded as minguan hall because you will be only allowed if you were promoted to a new cultivation realm like Wang Chen or exchanged merit points to get a new Technique.


    ''I saw an old man sitting on the chair, and went toward him.''


    "Elder, I am the new disciple promoted to the inner sect this is my Identity Jade Token, I want to choose a cultivation Technique."


    He took my jade card and injected a little Qi, my information appeared on it after checking it.


    He added a layer of Qi to the token and gave it back to me. "You have one hour, if you can''t choose in the meantime you will be kicked out of the library."


    "Thank you, Elder, for informing me about this." After saying that Wang Chen entered the library.


    Wang Chen can take two Techniques from here because after breaking through a major realm a person can get a cultivation Technique for cultivating through the next realm and an extra Technique for offence or defence.


    I started searching for cultivation Techniques on the first floor... Half an hour passed but I didn''t find a suitable technique.


    There are four floors in the library. The first and second are for inner disciples and the third floor is for True disciples, Last floor is only for the core disciples.


    When I came to the second floor, I saw a person who was also trying to select a suitable cultivation Technique but There was a yellow aura around him and I was shocked to see this because, in front of me, this is the highest level luck I ever saw.


    When I was about to ask the system to show his status suddenly a message appeared from the system.


    [DING!]


    [SYSTEM DETECTED A SUPPORTING CHARACTER NEAR THE HOST ]


    [ NAME : YUE MINGLUAN


    SPECIALITY : SUPPORTING CHARACTER


    TALENT : MID LEVEL TALENT


    FAVORABILITY : 0 (NEUTRAL)


    CULTIVATION REALM : NINTH STAGE FOUNDATION BUILDING REALM


    LUCK : YELLOW


    TREASURE : 8000 LOW-GRADE SPIRIT STONE, YANG FIRE LOW-GRADE SWORD


    TECHNIQUE : YANG-Qi CULTIVATION TECHNIQUE (YELLOW HIGH GRADE)


    RED LOTUS CULTIVATION TECHNIQUE ( YELLOW LOW GRADE)


    DESTINY : 100 POINTS ARE NEEDED TO SEE


    CHANCES : (1) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE LIBRARY, I FOUND A ANONYMOUS CULTIVATION BOOK TAKING IT BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. I FIND HIS BACK COVER WAS THICKER THAN THE FRONT COVER WHEN I CHECKED IT. AND TRIED TO OPEN IT, THERE WAS A MYSTERIOUS TECHNIQUE ''PRIMORDIAL YANG TECHNIQUE'' AND A DROP OF BLOOD WHICH EXCLUDES A HEAVY FEELING OF OPPRESSION. AFTER REFINING THAT BLOOD WITH THE PRIMORDIAL YANG TECHNIQUE. I DIRECTLY BROKE THROUGH TO ENLIGHTMENT REALM SEVENTH STAGE.


    (2) FIVE DAYS LATER WHEN I WAS STROLLING AROUND MOON-RIVER CITY MARKET. I SAW AN OLD MAN SELLING PILLS POTS AND IN THESE POTS THERE MAY BE A REAL PILL OR A WASTE PILL. I BROUGHT SIX BOTTLES FROM HIM. AFTER RETURNING TO THE SECT I OPENED THEM FIVE WERE ALL WASTE PILLS AND IN THE LAST PILL POT I FOUND A FIFTH-ORDER CLEANSING PILL.


    (3) HALF A MONTH LATER WHEN I WAS PERFORMING A TASK OF PICKING UP SOME MEDICINAL HERBS FROM KU JING MOUNTAIN AND FOUND THERE A TRACE OF MYRIAD SPIRITS. AFTER ABSORBING IT, DIRECTLY BREAKING THROUGH THE FIRST STAGE INNATE REALM AND PROMOTING CLOSE DISCIPLE.


    ...... ]


    I was shocked to see that he was the supporter of the protagonist. But when I saw his chances I thought to myself just how powerful would be protagonist''s luck that he has such supporters. I didn''t feel depressed instead I feel my blood surging with excitement.


    Coming back to my senses I directly moved towards the left side of the second floor and searched for an anonymous technique. There was a book with dirt on its cover, looking at this condition one thing was sure. People never selected this cultivation Technique. Picking it up I observed his back cover and yell in my heart ''hell yes!'' it has the back cover thicker compared to the front .selecting this I went towards the movement technique because I know if a met an enemy in future that I couldn''t fight at least there will be a chance of escaping from danger....


    Five minutes later I selected a technique called the ''cloud step Technique''.


    -TO BE CONTINUED.

 Chapter 6 I Dont Want To Be A Eunuch

    ?After selecting my Cultivation Technique I was about to leave but someone came in front of me and blocked the way. It was none other than Yue Mingluan the protagonist supporter. I glanced at him and said "why are you blocking my way? "


    "Give me the Technique in your hand," He said in an ordering tone and tried to grab the Technique from my hand but I retreated my hand and took a few steps back.


    "No, I selected This Technique. Why should I give you!"


    "I have a feeling that this Technique is suitable for me. From the looks of your clothes, you are just a newly promoted disciple. If you want don''t want to live your life in misery in the inner sect area then hand over the cultivation technique to me." Yue Mingluan said with a cold look on his face.


    "Oh, sorry to disappoint you, but I have always lived my life in misery." Wang Chen said with a smile on my face.


    ''if I give you this technique now, my life will become miserable.'' i said in my heart.


    Suddenly the library guardian elder came who was at the gate when Wang Chen entered the library.


    "Why are you two shouting in the library? If you want to continue your dog fight then get out of here." Guardian elder said In a slightly displeased tone.


    ''You are the one who is shouting the most.''


    Wang Chen and Yue Mingluan said at the same time in their heart.


    "Elder, I think the cultivation technique in the hand of this guy is suitable for me, but he is not giving me." Yue Mingluan said with a polite tone.


    "Elder, I selected this Technique first when I was about to leave the library. He blocked my way and tried to snatch the cultivation technique from me" Wang Chen said in a polite tone.


    Hearing this Guardian elder looked toward Yue Mingluan and said " Many cultivation techniques, treasures and resources are suitable for you, so do you think they will be given to you just because they are suitable for you? If you want to get them, you have to be ahead of others if you are not then just stood on the sideline and watch them getting it by others. Now choose a new technique and leave from here.


    Hearing this, Yue Mingluan was displeased but listened to the order, glanced toward me with a look on his face saying ''i will deal with you later'' and started searching for a new Technique, inside his heart he felt something important from him was stolen. Wang Chen forward and said, " Elder, these are the two Techniques I have selected from here."


    The guardian took the cultivation technique. After registering them he gave them back to me but there was a weird look on his face.


    "Sigh! Young people nowadays are becoming more and more bizarre, fighting for such a technique."


    "Huh?"


    Hearing this I got confused and asked "What do you mean by this Elder?"


    "Nothing" saying this he gave it back to me the Technique and left.


    I didn''t dwell on this matter. After leaving there, I went to the deacon Pavillion, showing my token They assigned me a new cabin in the inner sect area, and also told me that, the handyman will come tomorrow to fulfilling daily needs like cleaning and transporting water for bath et cetera.


    Sorting out my registration on the deacon Pavillion I went toward my new cabin. The new cabin has a big room, hall, bath facility and a small courtyard, but the most eye-catching thing for me is the Qi gathering array. That gathers the Qi from the environment, The Qi around the array was around three times more dense than the outside area. This surprised me a lot. After sorting some of my thoughts, I closed the door and sat down near the Qi gathering array.


    I can''t wait to practice the Primordial Yang Technique. But first, I have to see what''s this anonymous cultivation technique


    .........


    After reading the introduction part, I got why the library guardian has a weird look on his face.


    This cultivation Technique requirement is very simple, you have to just cut your ''Little dragon'' and became a eunuch, and then you can practice the technique.


    ''Does that Yue Mingluan is happy to become a eunuch?'' I asked myself. who wants to be a eunuch? This protagonist supporter''s mind isn''t in right place. I don''t want to read this technique. so Wang Chen right away came to the back cover of the book and observed the book cover and slowly tried to open it because I don''t know in what situation that technique is, what if I tear it apart by mistake.


    Finally, the back cover was opened and I saw some paper made of silk. The paper was so thin that it may tear apart if stretched but I know the quality of silk is by no means ordinary. After I opened the silk paper, I saw there were many words written on it.


    I saw there was something a circular plane red bead object when I touched it suddenly I felt heavy oppression on my body and soul. In the back cover where I touched the circular plane red bead earlier. Now the red bead was converted into dust and the red blood-like liquid was rising from there and it stopped in front of my face.


    The words from silk paper suddenly started shaking and shot at an unimaginable speed between my eyebrows and a huge amount of information appeared in my mind. There was also a sudden Ding sound from the system but I ignored it at the moment and focused on digesting the information that appeared in my mind.


    Wang Chen opened his eyes and focused on the floating drop of blood in front of my face. I moved my Qi around the blood and started moving slowly toward between my eyebrows. The huge amount of information that appeared in my mind a while ago was all about the ''Primordial Yang scripture''. The technique I got from silk paper is not complete, Wang Chen only got the first part there are other two parts also combining this technique contains three parts after practising three parts to complete mastery, you can get the celestial yang body, the celestial yang body is one of the top divine body in this world.


    After a while, the blood finally moved in my body and suddenly boom! My whole body''s blood was boiling, my throat became dry and hot. ''Crack'' bones started to crack, and I was feeling like thousands of ants were crawling and biting my body at the same time, For me, time was likely to be stopped but the pain didn''t even start hurting me more, Blood started flowing out from my eyes. My consciousness was on the verge of passing out. I held it and bit my tongue so I don''t lose consciousness and started running the Primordial Yang scripture.


    -TO BE CONTINUED.

 Chapter 7 Enlightment Realm

    ?Three days passed peacefully but for Wang Chen these three days were like his worst day ever after transmigration.


    During these days he couldn''t sleep or eat. His body''s each cell was burning hot like a volcano and his bones were breaking than building again, his dantian was full of spiritual energy and raising like a storm but it was becoming stable with the help of primordial yang scripture, the process was so painful that he lost consciousness many times but the pain brings him back from unconsciousness state. The pain is worthwhile in front of the result. His talent upgraded to a new level, and his physique become sturdy and much stronger than before. His cultivation kept rising and finally settled down at the fifth stage ENLIGHTMENT realm. After a cultivator solid their foundation and gather Ten mist of Qi cloud in their dantian then they can be promoted to ENLIGHTMENT realm. In the ENLIGHTMENT realm, you have to convert Ten mists of Qi cloud into a spiritual liquid pool. If you created Ten liquid pools in your dantian, Then you can break through directly to the INNATE stage realm. With the help of the drop of blood essence and running primordial yang scripture, Wang Chen''s foundation became stronger than an ordinary cultivator''s foundation. Now Wang Chen was stabilising his cultivation realm.


    "HUFF"


    ''Finally, the cultivation realm is stabilized.'' Now my mind became more clear and my body feels also lighter than before.


    "System show my status and the previous notification."


    [Ding]


    [Congratulations host for intercepting Yue Mingluan''s chance and getting 1000 points]


    [ STATUS ]


    [ Name : Wang Chen


    Luck : Green


    Cultivation Realm : Enlightment realm 5th stage


    Treasure : Ten Thousand Low-grade spirit stone


    Talent : Top Grade


    Technique : Red Lotus cultivation technique ( Low Yellow Grade ), Primordial Yang scripture [part-1] ( Top earth grade )


    Destiny : There is a fog ahead in your destiny because of your unpredictable moves.


    Destiny Points : 1100


    Chances : None


    [Does the host want to open the system mall level 1 ?]


    " Oh now I have 1100 points and now my Primordial Yang scripture is at the Top earth grade, if I get the next part of this technique maybe it will reach a higher level."


    "Open the system "


    [Ding! Opening the system mall level 1, consuming 1000 destiny Points]


    "Huh?


    Level 1, does that mean I how to upgrade the system mall again with destiny Points?"


    [Yes host, you have to upgrade it to the next level to use new features and items provided by the system mall]


    "I see"


    After that system mall appeared on a new screen in front of Wang Chen. Seeing the prices of the items on the list Wang Chen almost vomited blood, it was not his fault because in the list cheapest item price was 50000 destiny Points. Many items that couldn''t be found in the canglian dynasty were present here. Some items are made of dragon scales. There was many cultivation technique, pill refining, array making and weapon refining. There was even the blood of many different types of dragons, Pheonix and many ancient beasts that could only exist in myth but their price was not in the range that Wang Chen could afford now. Wang Chen sighed and stood up to get some fresh air and went toward cheiling mountain.


    After coming to the cheiling mountain peak Wang Chen was thinking about how he got from a mere 8th stage of body Refinement to the 5th Stage in less than a week. For previous Wang Chen, this speed was impossible in his dream but now all of this happened with the help of the system. But there was some doubt in his heart that he couldn''t help but ask the system.


    "Hey system, there are also people with systems like me."


    [Ding! The host you don''t have the authority and strength yet to know about something that is beyond your level. Cultivate fast and intercept as many as the opportunity you can from people and the destined person.]


    "Can you at least tell me if there are people who also have systems like me ?"


    [........]


    "Please "


    [Ding! Yes host there are people with a different kind of system. If you can meet a person with a system. Then I will tell the host about it.]


    "Ok, thank you for telling me this"


    Wang Chen now knew there are people with systems. But he did not worry about it, on the contrary, he felt motivated and his desire to become strong also strengthened.


    Coming back to his senses, Wang Chen said in his heart ''according to the system, two days later Yue Mingluan got the fifth order cleansing pill from the moon-river city''s market. I might as well go first.'' Then went toward the moon-river city.


    Wang Chen arrived in half an hour on the moon-river city outside. This city is not far from the Red Lotus sect. Wang Chen entered directly after showing his sect token to the city guards. For those who are from the Red Lotus sect there will be no charges for entering the city if someone wants to enter the moon-river city they have to pay 2 spirit stones for charges because the moon-river city comes under the jurisdiction of the Red Lotus sect. After entering the city Wang Chen saw the street full of people coming in and out doing their daily work. Wang Chen rarely come out from the sect because he was focused on cultivation and also he didn''t have enough spirit stones that he could come to the city and enjoy himself there. But now he has 10000 spirit stones which he got from intercepting Ji Ling''s opportunity. Sorting out his thoughts Wang Chen went straight toward the market and started searching for the old man who sell pill pots.


    The market was full of people bustling, many things people were selling in the market such as monster skins and their meat, someone selling herbs and odd-looking items. Wang Chen scanned some people status who have green-level luck and someone with blue-level luck and intercepted their opportunities in the market but after intercepting their opportunities he didn''t find anyone with an opportunity. Then finally he saw an old man selling pill pots at the end side of the market.


    -To be continued.

 Chapter 8 Son Of Luck

    ?''Finally, found you!''


    "Old man, what are the prices of these pill pots?" I said in a questioning tone.


    "Ten spirit stones for one pill pot, if you buy in a stock the price will be eight stone." The old man said with his eyes closed.


    "Old man, aren''t you looting in the daytime? We don''t know if there are pills or not. What if I don''t get even a single pill?" I said in a displeased tone. For the current me this price is nothing but I have a habit of bargaining from my previous life that I couldn''t change.


    "Young man if you got a pill or not, it all depends on your luck, even if you did not get a single pill at least these failed pills have medical properties you can absorb them." The old man glanced at me and said with a look that said I don''t care if you get it or not.


    "If you give me a price at four spirit stones. I will buy them all, what do you say ?" Wang Chen said.


    "Nah! It will not be profitable for me. Seven spirit stones if you want or not ?" The old man said.


    Wang Chen started bargaining with the old man and finally settled on the price of five spirit stones. Wang Chen bought 15 pill pots from the old man and gave him 75 spirit stones. Wang Chen is rich now with a capital of 10000 spirit stones but that doesn''t mean he can squander his wealth, who knows one day he urgently needs the money but he doesn''t have enough money. So it is better to prepare in advance for a situation like this. After buying them Wang Chen returned to his cabin.


    At the same time, somewhere in the Red Lotus sect, Yue Mingluan was talking about the new technique he chose from the library with his brother but suddenly his face became pale and he felt like something important to him was stolen again just like he felt in Library.


    After returning to his cabin, Wang Chen close the door and sat down. According to the system Yue Mingluan bought six pill pots. But Wang Chen couldn''t just directly find the fifth order pill. So, he has to buy all the pots. If he didn''t buy all the pill pots he was sure Yue Mingluan will get this 5th order pill. Without wasting his time he started opening pill pots one by one.


    ...


    "Sigh"


    "I have opened 13 pill pots but I couldn''t even find a single pill. Seems like it''s hard to get a pill. Let''s open the next pill pot."


    Just as I opened the pill pot I found a pill like any other failed pill appearance. But to see if the pill is failed or not we have to use Qi on the surface of the pill. If the pill cracked and turned into dust then it''s a waste pill but if the pill cracked and didn''t turn into dust then inside the cracked black surface we can find the real pill.


    Wang Chen applied Qi to the pill and the black surface started to crack but the pill didn''t turn into dust this means the pill is real when the black dust was removed there was a light green colour pill. A sweet aroma was released from the pill and the moment I smelled the aroma, all the pores in my body were opened, suddenly the system sound rang out in my mind confirming the opportunity.


    [ Ding! Congratulations to the host for intercepting Yue Mingluan''s chance and getting 500 Destiny Points]


    After getting the message I was excited about taking the pill quickly. So I threw aside the 15th pill pot because I already knew my luck wouldn''t be so good that I could get a pill of this level again but something unexpected happened that I wasn''t prepared for. When the 15th pill that I throw on the side didn''t get destroyed because when I threw it I applied a little Qi so this means the pill is real. I was happy with the fact that I got another pill. So I picked it up to check which order the pill is, but suddenly I got another notification from the system.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for intercepting first-time son of luck Yue Jang and getting 5000 Destiny Points ]


    ''Huh?''


    This message startled me because this was the first time I got so many Destiny Points and it was not a normal person but the son of luck aka protagonist. From the name of the protagonist, I can guess it''s from the Yue Mingluan''s family because their surname is the same. Then the protagonist will be most likely to be in the Red Lotus sect and from the destiny Points I obtained is not a small number so it must not be a normal opportunity.


    "System what''s this pill order and its uses ?"


    I couldn''t find anything special from the people because it doesn''t release a sweet aroma like the previous pill and it''s just pure white in colour.


    [ Ding! Host intercepted an 8th order pill from the son of luck which doesn''t only help in cleansing impurities from the body even it will strengthen your soul to a new level ]


    "Wh-what?"


    I finally understood why the destiny Points were this much because an 8th order pill cannot be found in the wukang kingdom, this can only be available in the canglian dynasty. Even in the canglian dynasty, there are not many 8th order pill refiner and if someone wants to refine a pill that can help people strengthen their soul then the pill refiner at least needs to be a 9th order refiner. To refine soul-type energy their mental energy must be very high so they can precisely control their soul to make a soul-type pill.


    A soul-type pill can only be refined with the help of a person''s soul and to bear the mental pressure of using the soul to refine a pill cannot be low, it can be said only those who are not far away from reaching legendary 10th order refiner can do such a thing.


    -To be continued.

 Chapter 9 Backlash From Luck

    ?"So, now the question is which pill should I take or take them both at the same time?" Wang Chen became confused now because both pills are valuable and if he takes both at the same time, he won''t know if the 5th order pill will be effective or the pill can''t make a difference. As we know 8th order pill can also cleanse impurities from the body and its effect is much higher than compared to the 5th order pill. If all the impurities will be cleansed by the 8th order pill then there is no use for the 5th order pill. He asked the system and it also suggested to take the 8th order pill and keep the 5th order pill for the time being then later give this to someone else.


    So he directly stuffed the pill into his mouth just as the pill entered Wang Chen''s mouth it melted and started doing its work. There was no pain at all instead it was giving a heavenly feeling to the body. The black colour liquid was poured out from the pores of Wang Chen and his mind became clearer as his soul strengthened to a higher level. Cultivating a martial arts technique and how fast you can learn it, it''s all depends on mental strength. And it is also hard to cultivate your mind because it is connected to your soul. In this world, soul techniques are so rare that you can count on your hand. If a soul technique appeared then there will only be a bloodbath. Without the soul technique, a person''s soul can only become strong as his cultivation advances or If a person is lucky and he got a treasure like Wang Chen''s 8th order pill that can strengthen the soul.


    Impurities were poured out from Wang Chen''s body and the pill was also helping Wang Chen to open the clogged meridian, Those meridians that were already opened were becoming more wide and strong because of this the flow of spiritual energy became extremely smooth in his body, the space inside the dantian also became wider and his cultivation started to increase again. When Wang Chen was enjoying his time someone was puking blood.


    Somewhere in the Red Lotus sect, when Yue Mingluan suddenly became pale his brother noticed this change and started worrying about him " Mingluan what happened? Why did your face become pale all of a sudden? Did you eat something wrong last night ?"


    ''Huh?''


    "Wowwww" *puking blood*


    He didn''t have the time to worry about his brother because he started puking blood all of a sudden When Wang Chen ate the 8th order pill. Yes, it was none other than the protagonist ''Yue Jang'', His reaction was too abnormal considering what he lost wasn''t a normal opportunity but a big opportunity.


    Both brothers were planning to go and celebrate their reunion in the moon-river city in their free time.


    According to the heaven''s will setting they will come across an old man selling pill pots and they thought of trying their luck or to be more precise convinced by someone else. Then Yue Jang will get the 8th order pill and Yue Mingluan get the 5th order pill but their chances are already snatched by Wang Chen and as a result, they got backlash from their Luck dropping to a lower level than before in their destiny.


    Five days have passed quickly, during these five days Wang Chen was refining the 8th order pill as it''s a high order pill so it will take time to completely refine the pill. After completely refining the pill Wang Chen got up and took a bath because when the impurities poured out from the body, the black liquid was so sticky that it didn''t come off from the skin and its smell was so awful that if someone smelled it they might vomit directly on the spot. After taking the bath he went toward the mess hall where all the disciple of the inner sect eats their meal. Wang Chen''s cultivation is not so high that he can live without eating. With the help of his cultivation, he can live without eating food only for a small period even if his cultivation becomes so high that he didn''t need to eat, he will still choose to eat since he likes to eat different types of food delicacy and now in this cultivation world, there are different types of fruits and beasts which contains spiritual energy that makes the food taste to a different level.


    After he finished eating his meal. He went toward cheiling mountain peak to practice his new martial arts technique ''cloud step Technique'', he chose this technique because he know if he meet an enemy of the same level or hard to deal with then he can use this technique to defeat him or kill him immediately without dragging out a long fight.


    There are nine steps in this technique in each step you have to use your qi differently to perform at a better speed than before. This technique has two other parts which he can practice when he has enough points to buy the technique or he can be promoted to true disciple. To get promoted into a true disciple is easy for Wang Chen but he knows that it will cause him unnecessary trouble as it''s not long before he got the promotion to the inner sect and now he got a promotion in such a short time then people with a virtue heart can accept it and they will be happy as they got a talented disciple but the greedy people, to begin with, can only see ''that he must have a great treasure that can help him cultivate so fast if I can get it then I will become more powerful''. So I don''t want a powerful person to become my enemy when I''m not strong enough until then I have to intercept the chances of other people and become strong enough to protect myself.


    -TO BE CONTINUED.


    Note:- if you find any grammatical mistakes please comment on that paragraph and i will try my best to fix it so the upcoming reader''s don''t face any problem.


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 Chapter 10 Hatred Of Wang Chens Maid

    ?Wang Chen started practising the cloud step Technique and increasing its mastery every day during the time he went out also intercepts some green-level opportunities. When he was practising his technique at cheiling mountain peak someone was cursing him.


    ...


    Inside Wang Chen''s cabin a maid was doing her daily work of cleaning the cabin but you can see some hatred on her face. A few days ago she was promoted to the inner disciple maid staff. She was happy because the pay provided to the outer sect maid staff in the deacon Pavillion is not much compared to the inner disciple maid staff. She was assigned to Wang Chen''s cabin to provide him with daily needs and chores.


    It was her first time working under an inner disciple as she knows if they don''t like her work then she might be kicked out from the inner maid staff and she doesn''t want that so she does her work to her heart''s content. The first two days she didn''t get to do much work. But on the third day when she found the inner disciple she is assigned to go out of the cultivation room so she have to do the cleaning of the cultivation room. Just as she entered the cultivation room, she forcefully stopped herself from vomiting because the black liquid impurities poured out from Wang Chen''s body were stinking so much that it was hard for a mortal like her who can''t cultivate to do her work easily but she tried her best to finish the cleaning as soon as possible because of this she became sick and didn''t come for few days to do her work. She finally came yesterday and completed her work and today when she come and found the inner disciple Wang Chen is not in his cabin so she planned of cleaning the cultivation room and there was still. Some hope in her heart that the cultivation room will be more neat and clean than before but alas it was just as her hope shattered completely giving up on her fate.


    Just as she entered the room, she became horrified by what she saw and smelled something so disgusting that directly started vomiting what she ate and lost consciousness.


    Back to the present, now when she came back to her senses and found herself drenched in disgusting black liquid, started vomiting again and cursed Wang Chen for this and then hurriedly left pinching her nose.


    Four days passed.....


    Cheiling mountain peak


    "Huff...Huff"


    "Finally mastered it completely" Wang Chen was tired after practising so much but there was a smile on his.


    "System show my status"


    [Ding!]


    [Showing host status]


    [ Name : Wang Chen


    Luck : cyan


    Cultivation realm : Enlightment realm tenth stage.


    Treasure : 25000 Low-grade spirit stone


    Talent : Profound High Grade


    Cultivation Technique : Red Lotus cultivation technique basic ( Low yellow Grade), Primordial Yang scripture part-1 ( Top earth grade )


    Martial art Technique : Cloud Step ( High yellow Grade )


    Destiny : There is a fog ahead in your destiny because of your unpredictable moves.


    Destiny Points : 6100 points


    Chances : None ]


    His cultivation realm upgraded with the help of the 8th-order pill, his mind became more clear and his soul strengthened that''s why his cultivation talent upgraded to profound high grade.


    Now with help of his talent, he can be called a genius in the wukang kingdom. His wealth and Destiny Points increased because he intercepted some green-level opportunities and a blue-level opportunity.


    "So my luck has upgraded to Cyan level, not bad."


    ''I think it''s time for intercepting the Yue Mingluan''s next opportunity. First, I have to take a mission near Ku- jing mountain."


    "So it''s time to go to the task hall."


    After coming to the task hall I started searching for a mission near Ku jing mountain on the task board. There are many types of missions as destroying a bandit group, escorting someone to a city, helping to kill some beasts and collect their beast core, saving someone and collecting some medicinal herbs.


    I have to select a mission from the task board if I want to go out from the sect. There is also an option for taking leave from the sect but you have to first request it and then wait for two days to get approved if it''s not an emergency. I didn''t get the time to apply for leave because I was practising the cloud step Technique.


    A true disciple or core disciple can go out anytime he wants but it will inevitably cause me trouble if someone kept eye on me.


    ''This mission is near Ku Jing mountain just destroying a bandit group and the qualification is not much just needing a cultivation base of the 6th stage foundation realm, this will do for me.'' after that, I started searching the mission of finding medicinal herb at Ku Jing mountain.


    "Oh, founding spirit grass in Ku Jing mountain will be the mission Yue Mingluan will be taking."


    I searched for this mission because it will help me get the myriad spirit before Yue Mingluan.


    Wang Chen didn''t choose the mission of going to Ku Jing mountain not because he wanted Yue Mingluan to come on this mission and search for spirit grass it''s just that the last time, Wang Chen saw Yue Mingluan''s status there were also other chances after the myriad spirit but his system told him that he can''t see it yet because his cultivation at that time was at foundation building realm but now his cultivation has risen to the 10th Enlightment realm stage so he wants Yue Mingluan to come at Ku Jing mountain to see his other chances.


    At the same time somewhere in the Red Lotus sect, Yue Mingluan had a smile on his face because today he broke through to the Enlightment realm. After he got out of his cabin he met Ku Lei.


    Ku Lei is one of his followers in the Red Lotus sect. Ku Lei congratulated Yue Mingluan after knowing he broke through to the Enlightment realm and started his dog-licking act, flattering Yue Mingluan for his achievements.


    "Young master Mingluan, you are a cultivation genius, only you could compete against your older brother in the entire Red Lotus sect.


    It''s my pleasure to follow such a noble genius man like you!"


    There was no expression on Yue Mingluan''s face but inside his heart, he was very delighted to hear Ku Lei''s flattery. When he thought of flattery he suddenly remembered a certain loyal servant from his Yue family, if the servant heard about that I broke through to the ENLIGHTMENT realm maybe he will start flattering me right away and not stop even in his sleep thinking about him there was a satisfied smile on his face.


    ''But that''s weird why didn''t he come to meet me in the last few days? Seems like I have to check it out on my own what''s happened to him ?''


    "Let go Ku Lei to the outer sect area!" Yue Mingluan said and started walking toward the outer sect area.


    "Yes, young master Mingluan" Ku Lei didn''t object and followed like a dog.


    After coming to the outer sect area Yue Mingluan directly went toward the cabin of his loyal servant and directly entered.


    "Huh?"


    -To be continued.


    Note:- I''m a new author so I''m not pro at writing so please comment on the paragraph if you find any grammatical mistakes and also if you wish any type of act or plot happens in the story so please comment here and if i like it , i will add the plot in the story.

 Chapter 11 Yue Mingluans Plan

    ?"Huh?"


    "What happened to you Yue Luang? Who did this to you?" Yue Mingluan said as he saw his loyal servant Yue lang wrapped in a bandage.


    After being beaten by Wang Chen, Yue Luang was seriously injured and couldn''t go to his young master to complain but now his young master came to the door to visit him, he was happy and told the ''self-made truth.''


    "That bastard, how dare he bullies my Yue family servant! I will make him crippled for the rest of his life."


    Hearing the conversation between both Yue Mingluan and Yue Luang, Ku Lei understand it was none other than Wang Chen. He hated Wang Chen for making fun of him in the public and now is his best chance to take revenge on Wang Chen.


    " Yes young master Mingluan, Wang Chen made fun of me and also bullied me in public." Ku Lei told his ''self-made'' story like Yue Luang.


    Hearing this Yue Mingluan got angry and took a deep breath to calm down his anger then took out a pill and gave it to Yue Luang. After eating the pill Yue Luang became healthy as ever.


    Then Yue Mingluan started walking toward the inner sect area with his two dog lickers.


    After asking some disciples about Wang Chen''s cabin, Finally came in front of Wang Chen''s cabin.


    "Wang Chen get the hell out of your cabin!" Yue Luang said in a loud tone but there was no response from inside Wang Chen''s cabin.


    "Are you scared Wang Chen since we brought young master Mingluan, I should have figured out that you are a coward hehehe." Ku Lei tried to provoke Wang Chen so he would be angry and come out but alas he was disappointed that Wang Chen didn''t come out even after doing this much.


    Yue Mingluan couldn''t wait any longer so he directly kicked the door and was about to enter inside but a disgusting smell was lingering in the air when he accidentally smelled it, he immediately backed out from where he was standing before.


    ''is this Wang Chen shitting in his cabin ?'' Yue Mingluan questioned in his heart. Then glanced at his loyal servant Yue Luang and gestured for him to go into the cabin and check it out.


    Yue Luang got confused in his mind but still followed his master''s order. Entering the cabin Yue Luang smelled the stinking black liquid and now he know why his master backed out and ordered him to check it out nevertheless he moved forward and directly went toward the cultivation room.


    ''click''


    "Bastard Wang Chen why are you shitting in your cultivation room ?" Yue Luang couldn''t help but ask this as he entered the room but just like earlier, he didn''t get an answer. when he looked around and didn''t see Wang Chen there, he became disappointed and lowered his head and then saw a stinking black liquid on the floor. He didn''t dwell on it and hurriedly got out of the cabin.


    Yue Mingluan and Ku Lei saw Yue Luang come out from the cabin hurriedly with an ugly expression.


    "Is Wang Chen in the cabin ?" I asked


    " No young master there isn''t anything other than a disgusting smell everywhere in the cabin," Yue Luang said with a disappointed tone because he wanted to see with his own eyes to get Wang Chen beaten by the young master.


    "He must be practising somewhere in the Red Lotus sect, don''t worry when he comes back here you should inform me immediately I will take your revenge," Yue Mingluan said.


    "Thank you, young master" hearing what Yue Mingluan said Yue Luang became happy that he got such a caring master and thanked Yue Mingluan from the bottom of his heart. But Yue Mingluan''s thinking was not the same.


    ''Fool, do you think I''m doing this for you hehehe'' Yue Mingluan said in his heart and kept a kind smile on his face.


    "Let''s go, I will take the true disciple assessment test." Yue Mingluan said and started walking.


    Ku Lei followed Yue Mingluan and Yue Luang went toward cheiling mountain to check if Wang Chen is there or not.


    Coming to the minguan hall Yue Mingluan took the true disciple test and passed as well got promotion to the true disciple.


    "Young master Mingluan, I inquired about Wang Chen and got information about where he is now." Ku lei came forward and said.


    During the time Yue Mingluan was taking the true disciple assessment test, Ku Lei was chatting with his friends and one of the friends told him about Wang Chen''s whereabouts.


    "Is he in the Red Lotus sect ?" Yue Mingluan asked in a questioning tone.


    "No, he took a mission and went near Ku Jing mountain to destroy a bandit group. But I don''t understand why he took this mission?" Ku Lei said the last sentence with a confused look on his face.


    "Why do you think that way ?" Yue Mingluan asked with an intrigued look.


    "Because young master Mingluan, this mission requires a sixth stage foundation building realm and as far as I know Wang Chen beat-- I mean at the time Wang Chen made fun of me, his cultivation realm was around third stage foundation building realm. So I don''t understand why would he take a mission that he can''t complete." Ku Lei said.


    "Hahahaha" Yue Mingluan started laughing but Ku Lei couldn''t understand why young master Mingluan was laughing so he asked and got a reply "nothing"


    ''so my guess was correct'' saying this in his heart Yue Mingluan got more excited to meet Wang Chen. Then Yue Mingluan glanced at the task board and started searching for a mission near Ku Jing mountain.


    He wants to go outside the sect a long time ago but didn''t get a reason and after the breakthrough, he thought of doing a mission and strolling around the outside world for a while but now he was interested in something else.


    He can go anytime he wants to go outside from the sect but he has to give a reason to go out and now he thinks if he wastes extra time maybe he will miss something precious to him.


    While core disciples went out from the sect they got a guardian to protect themselves if they encountered a danger that is way higher than their level so anywhere they go the guardian will tag along near the disciple hiding their presence to protect them and without disturbing them.


    Yue Mingluan saw a mission of collecting spirit grass and selected it then glanced at Ku Lei "you know Ku Jing mountain better than me right? Because it''s under your family jurisdiction."


    "Yes, young master Mingluan if you want to go to Ku Jing mountain then there will be no better guide other than me present here." Ku Lei said with a smile on his face.


    "Then I will trouble you, brother Ku Lei." Yue Mingluan said with a polite tone.


    -TO BE CONTINUED.

 Chapter 12 Gaining Experience

    ?I set out on my journey from the Red Lotus Sect with a sense of purpose and determination.


    My destination was the infamous Bandit Den, hidden deep within the Ku Jing Mountains. The journey was said to take at least six hours for a cultivator of the foundation-building realm, but I knew that as an enlightenment realm cultivator, my speed and agility would cut that time in half.


    I had mastered the Cloud Step Technique, a powerful skill that allowed me to move with lightning speed. I couldn''t wait to put it to the test on this journey. As I made my way through the mountains, I felt a sense of excitement building within me. I knew that this journey would be the perfect opportunity to hone my skills and become stronger than ever.


    As I travelled, I couldn''t help but use the Cloud Step Technique, feeling the familiar rush of wind as I moved faster and faster.


    Before I knew it, the Bandit Den was in sight. I had made it in less than an hour, proving to myself that I truly was a master of the technique.


    The bandit Den is well-hidden deep between mountains. They are vicious and engage in all sorts of criminal activities, such as looting travellers, destroying nearby villages, and even raping and selling girls as slaves.


    It was puzzling to me why the city that controlled the area of Ku Jing Mountain, had not taken action against the Black Thunder bandit group, as they were much more powerful than the bandits. The mission was assigned by a merchant who was robbed by them and wants revenge, requesting it from the Red Lotus Sect.


    From the information provided, the leader of the Black Thunder bandit group is only at the sixth stage of Foundation Building and has over 50 followers in the Body Refinement realm. It''s unlikely that such a large bandit group could operate independently, so there must be someone behind them providing support and their cultivation realm must be higher to control such an unruly group. I must be careful of this person.


    With a sense of determination and a hint of nervousness, I made my way towards the bandit den. My cultivation level was at the peak of the enlightenment realm, and I knew that with my cultivation, I could easily kill the bandits. But, I also knew that I needed combat experience to truly hone my skills.


    So, I made a calculated decision to lower my cultivation level to the tenth stage of the body refinement realm to match these bandits.


    The entrance to the den was hidden behind a dense thicket of bushes, but with my heightened senses, I was able to find it easily. I pushed aside the foliage and stepped into the dark, narrow tunnel that led deep into the earth. The air was musty and damp, and the only light came from the occasional flickering torch that lined the walls.


    As I walked deeper into the den, my heart began to race. I knew that the bandits were dangerous and ruthless, but I also knew that this was the perfect opportunity for me to gain the experience I needed. I pushed away my fears and focused on my mission.


    Finally, I reached the main chamber of the den. The dimly lit cave was filled with the smell of alcohol and the sound of loud laughter. I saw a group of men sitting on rocks and wooden tables, drinking and chatting happily. Their faces were carefree, and it was hard to believe that these were the same bandits who have killed countless people until now.


    I scanned their cultivation base with my spiritual sense and determined that they were only at the sixth to the eighth stage of the body refinement realm.


    As Wang Chen stepped forward, the group was taken aback by his sudden appearance. They were shocked that he had been able to approach them without alerting them, and they couldn''t help but wonder who this mysterious figure could be. It was not a mortal, they thought, who would dare to enter such a dangerous place.


    As they looked at Wang Chen, they could sense that this was not going to be a peaceful conversation. They knew that they were not a match for this powerful warrior, so they needed to be prepared for the worst and then they started acting tough to buy time until reinforcement arrive.


    Wang Chen stood tall and fearless as the bandits closed in on him, weapons drawn.


    "Who are you? Do you know this is the black thunder bandit group''s territory?" one of them sneered, pointing a dagger at Wang Chen.


    "You must be aware of the consequences of trespassing here. Hand over your wealth now or face the consequences," another bandit said with a sinister grin.


    But Wang Chen remained silent, his body tensing as he prepared for battle.


    "Looks like you''re not interested in a peaceful resolution," a bandit with a thick beard sneered as he lunged forward, ready to attack.


    As the bandits closed in on Wang Chen, he took note of their every move. He could see the way they held their weapons and the way they moved their bodies, and he used this knowledge to his advantage.


    The first bandit lunged forward with his dagger, but Wang Chen sidestepped the attack and used the momentum to deliver a powerful punch to the bandit''s face, rendering him unconscious.


    The second bandit swung a crude axe wildly, but Wang Chen was able to anticipate the move and dodge it easily. He then delivered a swift kick to the bandit''s stomach, causing him to double over in pain.


    The bandit with the thick beard was the most formidable of them all. He had a wild and reckless fighting style, but Wang Chen was able to stay calm and patient. He observed the bandit''s moves, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Finally, the bandit left an opening and Wang Chen took it, delivering a powerful blow to the bandit''s chest, ending the fight.


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 Chapter 13 Something Unexpected

    ?Wang Chen delivered the final blow with a well-placed punch, snatching the sword from the bandit''s grasp as he fell to the ground.


    He couldn''t help but feel a sense of satisfaction wash over him. He had never been in a real fight before, but the rush of adrenaline was addictive. It was a far cry from the mundane life he had led before being transmigrated into this new world.


    But his moment of triumph was short-lived as a guard spotted him and shouted out a warning to the rest of the bandits"Intruder! Intruder!"


    "All bandits, be on high alert! We have an intruder in our midst!"


    Suddenly, Wang Chen found himself surrounded by more than 30 bandits, all of them body refinement cultivators.


    "Who the hell are you? How dare you invade our den!" one of the bandits sneered, an arrogant glint in his eyes.


    "He''s just a lone cultivator, look at his robes, they''re tattered and worn," another bandit chimed in, a hint of contempt in his voice.


    As Wang Chen looked at the bandits sneering at his tattered and worn robes, he couldn''t help but feel a bit annoyed with himself. ''I should have taken the time to change into fresh robes before embarking on this mission'', he thought to himself. But he knew that the success of intercepting opportunities was more important than his appearance but he made a mental note to be more careful in the future and buy some new clothes. so he pushed the thought aside and focused on the task at hand


    Wang Chen smirked. "I''m just a traveller passing through. But it seems you bandits won''t let me leave so easily."


    The bandits laughed, clearly not taking him seriously. "You think you can take us all on alone? You''re nothing but a weakling!"


    Wang Chen''s expression turned dark. He may not have had any experience fighting, but he wasn''t going to let these arrogant bandits belittle him. He tightly grasped the sword that he had taken from the bandit earlier, ready for the battle.


    The bandits came at me with their weapons drawn, but I stood my ground. I fought with a focus on learning their techniques and improving my skills. Even though the odds were against me, with the bandits outnumbering me and their skills surpassing mine, I refused to back down. I had to suppress my cultivation to fight them on equal footing and gain valuable experience.


    As I fought against the bandits, their viciousness was overwhelming. They revelled in causing pain and suffering, but I refused to back down. My sword sliced through the air as I battled them, my movements becoming more fluid and precise as I adapted to their brutal fighting style. Despite being outnumbered and outmatched, I pushed myself to the limit, As I fought the bandits, I deliberately held back my cultivation powers. Each clash of our weapons was an opportunity for me to study their dirty techniques and devise ways to counter them. The sweat on my face mixed with the grime and dust of the dimly lit bandit den as I focused all my attention on the battle at hand.


    Despite the odds stacked against him, Wang Chen managed to hold his own. He was covered in cuts and bruises, but he refused to give up. He knew that if he let his guard down for even a moment, it would mean serious injury because he is only fighting at the body Refinement realm cultivation stage.


    The bandits were growing increasingly frustrated with Wang Chen''s tenacity. They had expected an easy victory, but instead, they found themselves facing a formidable opponent.


    "This peasant thinks he can defeat us, ha! He''s nothing but a weakling, we''ll crush him easily" one of the bandits sneered, completely underestimating the strength and determination of Wang Chen.


    Wang Chen''s eyes hardened. "I may not be a hero, but I''ll be damned if I let scum like you get the best of me."


    The fight continued for what felt like an eternity, but finally, with one final strike, Wang Chen emerged victorious. The bandits lay scattered around him, defeated. Wang Chen delivered the killing blow to the bandit who belittled him earlier, silencing his taunts once and for all.


    Wang Chen let out a deep breath, his body trembling from the exertion of the battle. Despite the fatigue, he felt a sense of exhilaration coursing through his veins. He had never felt more alive. He knew that this was only the beginning of his journey in this new world, and he couldn''t wait to see what challenges lay ahead.


    ...


    As Wang Chen encountered the new group of bandits, who possess cultivation at the foundation building realm, he strategically loosened his cultivation base from the 10th body refinement realm to the 5th stage of the foundation building realm. This allowed him to conserve his energy and strategically surprise his opponents. Despite not having much fighting experience, he was able to learn and adapt quickly, using his knowledge and skills to gain the upper hand against the bandits.


    As the fight with Wang Chen intensifies, the vice leader of the bandits notices that they are struggling to defeat him. Desperate for help, he rushes to the leader''s cabin.


    I made my way through the winding corridors of the camp, my heart pounding with urgency. I had to reach the leader''s cabin and inform him of the dire situation. The camp was bustling with activity, bandits running to and fro, preparing for battle. I pushed my way past them, my eyes fixed on the cabin ahead.


    As I approached the leader''s cabin, I could see that the door was closed. I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should knock or just barge in. In the end, I decided to knock, not wanting to anger the leader. I heard a muffled voice from inside, telling me to come in.


    I entered the cabin and found the leader sitting at a desk, surrounded by maps and papers. A stranger stood next to him, dressed in fine clothes. I immediately knew that this was someone important. The leader looked up at me, a scowl on his face.


    "What do you want?" he growled.


    "Boss, we''re in trouble," I said, panting heavily. "There''s an invader, he''s too powerful for us to handle alone. We need your help."


    The leader scowled. "Can''t you handle one measly invader? I''m in the middle of an important meeting."


    The stranger looked up at me with interest. "What kind of invader are we talking about?"


    "He''s a cultivator, boss," I said. "And he''s already taken out more than half of our men."


    The leader cursed under his breath. "Fine. I''ll deal with it."


    "Thank you, boss," I said, bowing my head in gratitude.


    The leader of the bandits, a tall and imposing figure, stepped out of his cabin, his face set in a determined scowl. He had been in a meeting with a guest when the vice leader had come to inform him of the situation, but now he knew that he had to take action. He couldn''t let a single invader disrupt the operations of his camp.


    As he made his way towards the fight, the bandits, who had been struggling against Wang Chen, had been on the brink of defeat, but now they saw their leader coming to their aid. Their spirits lifted, and they fought with renewed vigour, their weapons clashing against Wang Chen''s with renewed force.


    Wang Chen, noticing the change in the bandits'' demeanour, glances towards the leader and is surprised to see...


    -To be continued.


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 Chapter 14 Dont Exaggerate Yourself

    ?Wang Chen observed a sudden shift in the attitude of the bandits and turned his gaze towards their leader. To his shock and amazement, he discovered that the bandit chief had reached the 8th stage of the Foundation Building Realm in terms of cultivation.


    Wang Chen was taken aback by the difference in the leader''s actual cultivation level compared to what was previously documented in the task hall. According to the task hall records, the leader''s cultivation was only at the 5th stage of the Foundation Building Realm, but upon observing the leader in person, Wang Chen saw that the leader''s cultivation had reached a much higher level, at the 8th stage.


    Wang Chen thought in his mind ''Was the information provided by the merchant in the task hall false?


    I can''t afford to trust everything I''m told in the future. It''s good that my Cultivation is higher than this bandit. If not I would be killed just because I don''t dig for information on my own.''


    ¡­.


    As Wang Chen snapped back to reality, he gradually loosened his cultivation from the 5th stage of foundation building to the 8th stage, Wang Chen took a deep breath and focused, adjusting his spiritual energy to be ready for the upcoming battle. The bandit leader couldn''t help but notice this sudden change and was taken aback by the intruder''s true strength, which was now revealed.


    The bandit chief frowned as he studied the situation, piecing together the clues like a puzzle. Suddenly, he made a shocking discovery that sent shivers down his spine - the intruder was concealing his true strength. By purposely lowering his cultivation level, the intruder aimed to gain combat experience by killing off his followers.


    The bandit leader was filled with anger upon realizing the truth and charged at Wang Chen.


    As the battle between Black Thunder and Wang Chen began, the air was filled with tense anticipation. Black Thunder, the experienced bandit leader, had a fierce reputation, known for his brutal tactics and cunning nature. He had honed his skills through years of battles, becoming a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.


    With a fierce roar, Black Thunder charged forward, his sword held high. His movements were quick and precise, his eyes filled with a determination to kill the intruder at any cost. He was a seasoned killer, with unshakable confidence in his combat abilities, having taken the lives of countless victims in his raids. He was ready to add Wang Chen to his list of defeated opponents.


    On the other hand, Wang Chen, a newcomer to the battlefield, lacked the experience of Black Thunder, He had limited battle experience, facing few opponents in his journey thus far. Despite this, Wang Chen was resolute and eager to prove his worth, seeking to gain valuable experience through combat. With a steadfast gaze, he stood his ground, ready to face the infamous Black Thunder.


    As the two cultivators stood facing each other, their swords collided with a loud metallic clang that echoed through the battlefield. The clash of steel sent sparks flying, marking the start of their intense and fiercely contested battle. Both Black Thunder and Wang Chen moved with swiftness, exchanging blows that tested each other''s raw strength and mastery of the sword. Their movements were a blur as they lunged, parried, and swung, each seeking to gain an advantage over the other. The air was filled with the sound of clanging metal, as the two cultivators fought with all their might.


    "Who sent you?" Black Thunder asked, trying to gain the upper hand in more ways than one.


    "I have come of my own accord," Wang Chen replied, his eyes fixed on his opponent.


    "Ha! Don''t try to play games with me, boy," Black Thunder sneered, his eyes flashing with anger. "I''ve faced enough mercenaries and assassins to know when someone is being paid. Now, who sent you?"


    "Listen up, Black Thunder," Wang Chen declared with a confident smirk."I''ve come to eliminate the threat you pose to this land. You may call yourself a leader, but to me, you''re just a bandit causing chaos in this area. And by taking you down I will earn those sweet, sweet merit points."


    Hearing what Wang Chen said, a vein bulged on the forehead of Black Thunder. He calmed down himself.


    "Ha, so you think you can take me down?" Black Thunder snorted, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. "You''re a brave one, I''ll give you that. But, let me tell ya, you got no clue what you''re stepping into. I''m Black Thunder, the one everyone fears, the sword master, the lightning wielder. I''ve made a name for myself around here, and ain''t nobody gonna take me down, especially not some greenhorn like you."


    Hearing this Wang Chen simply said in his heart ''Don''t exaggerate yourself too much''


    ....


    With a shout, Black Thunder unleashed a powerful strike, a move known as the "Black Thunder" technique. Wang Chen parried the blow, but the force of the attack sent him staggering backwards. Black Thunder pressed the advantage, raining blow after blow down upon Wang Chen. Despite his best efforts, Wang Chen found himself being pushed back, his defenses being slowly worn down by the relentless barrage of strikes.


    As the battle between Wang Chen and Black Thunder raged on, Wang Chen''s strategic and adaptive nature started to shine through. With every exchange, he gained a deeper understanding of Black Thunder''s fighting style, capitalizing on his weaknesses and exploiting them to his advantage. Meanwhile, Black Thunder became increasingly disturbed by his inability to match Wang Chen''s technique and tenacity. His attacks became more erratic and less controlled, a sign of his mounting frustration and desperation.


    Despite his struggles, Black Thunder was not ready to give up. He put up a valiant fight, unleashing powerful strikes that pushed Wang Chen back. However, Wang Chen was relentless in his pursuit of victory, and he did not let Black Thunder''s aggressive offensive deter him. Instead, he stood his ground, using his skills and experience to counter each attack and maintain the upper hand.


    By the end of the battle, it was clear that Black Thunder was no match for Wang Chen. The bandit leader was overwhelmed, his sword arm trembling from the sheer effort of trying to fend off Wang Chen''s relentless barrage of attacks. Despite his best efforts, Black Thunder was powerless against the skilled and adaptive warrior, and he could sense that he was losing the battle.


    In a moment of weakness, Black Thunder lost his footing, leaving him vulnerable to Wang Chen''s attack. Wang Chen seized the opportunity, his sword poised to strike the final blow. But just as he was about to deliver the fatal strike, Wang Chen felt a creepy feeling behind him, making him pause and turn to face the impending danger. He quickly tries to save his life by dodging the sudden attack that was about to end his life.


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 Chapter 15 Destiny Of Ku Vin

    ?Wang Chen stumbled backwards, a sharp pain shooting through the back of his neck. He clutched at the injury, trying to stem the flow of blood. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him, blocking his escape. Wang Chen looked up and met the gaze of a man with an irritating smirk on his face.


    "Ho! I didn''t expect you to dodge that attack, are you just a foundation-building realm cultivator?" The man taunted, clearly surprised that Wang Chen was still alive.


    Just then, a voice spoke up from behind Wang Chen. "Th-thank you for saving my life," said Black Thunder, taking a step forward and bowing slightly.


    Wang Chen was taken aback by Black Thunder''s words and actions. As he looked at the man, a thought dawned on him. Could this be the person behind the scenes, controlling the Black Thunder bandit group?


    Wang Chen''s gaze fixed on the man who had just spoken. He was not a handsome figure, but a dangerous-looking one. He was dressed in expensive-looking robes, with a thick moustache above his lips and a jagged scar that marred his left eye. His hair was long and flowed down to his shoulders.


    "System show me his status"'' Wang Chen muttered under his breath.


    [Ding!]


    [ Name : Ku Vin


    Luck : Gray


    Cultivation : Fifth stage Enlightenment Realm


    Favorability : -40


    Talent : Low-level cultivation Talent


    Treasure : 32,000 Low-grade spirit stones


    Technique : Ku Family Cultivation Technique (yellow high grade), Ku family Sword Art (yellow high grade), Celestial Thief Technique (anonymous)


    Destiny : Fifty Points are needed to see


    Chance : None ]


    ''I want to see his destiny'' Wang Chen said in his mind.


    [Ding!]


    [Consuming 50 Destiny Points to see Destiny of Ku vin]


    [Destiny of Ku vin: During the intense battle with Wang Chen, Ku vin sustained serious injuries. As Wang Chen was about to deliver the fatal blow, Ku vin pulled off a daring escape by utilizing the Celestial Thief Technique. In a stroke of brilliance, he replaced his own body with that of a nearby bandit corpse, leaving Wang Chen under the impression that he had succeeded in killing him. After finishing off the rest of the bandits, Wang Chen went to Ku Jing mountain, unaware that Ku vin was still alive.


    A while later, Ku Lei and Yue Mingluan arrived at the bandit den and found Ku vin injured, but still breathing. They quickly tended to his wounds and stabilized his condition. Shocked to hear what had transpired, they immediately went to the Ku family for help in seeking revenge against Wang Chen.]


    Wang Chen was confident that he would be able to defeat Ku vin during their fight. However, upon noticing that Ku Vin''s luck was shown as "grey" in his status window, Wang Chen became suspicious. He decided to use his Destiny Points to uncover the reason for this unusual turn of events. He mumbled to himself, "This explains his luck is Gray."


    ''First I should make my cultivation equal to him'' Wang Chen said.


    Suddenly Ku vin carefully observed Wang Chen''s spiritual energy. The aura that surrounded Wang Chen was surprisingly equal to his own, indicating that Wang Chen also had the cultivation level of the Fifth stage Enlightenment Realm. This realization made Ku vin take notice and be more cautious in his approach towards Wang Chen.


    ''I have to be careful of this guy''


    "Why don''t we forget what happened here and settle this matter peacefully?" Ku vin said, hoping to diffuse the tension between him and Wang Chen.


    However, Black Thunder was not on the same page. "Elder Ku vin, what does this mean? He killed more than half of my group members. We should just kill him directly," he argued, not understanding why Ku vin would want to settle the matter through talking, as he believed that Wang Chen''s cultivation level was only at the 8th foundation building realm, just like his own.


    Ku vin was displeased with Black Thunder''s interruption and said, "Shut up." He was trying to approach Wang Chen in a different way and didn''t want Black Thunder to destroy his plan.


    Wang Chen, on the other hand, saw that Ku vin had a favorability of -40 towards him and was not impressed. ''With that much negative favorability, you still want to settle this matter by talking?'' he thought to himself. If it weren''t for his high cultivation, he might have already been dead.


    "If my cultivation wasn''t high, you wouldn''t have wasted time talking to me peacefully," Wang Chen pointed out as he held his sword up, ready for an attack.


    "Tsk," Ku vin responded, a hint of annoyance in his voice. "Looks like you just want to be dead," he said as he advanced towards Wang Chen, ready to fight.


    As Ku vin made a move to attack Wang Chen, Wang Chen was ready for his defense. With swift movements, Wang Chen effortlessly blocked Ku Vin''s strike and immediately launched a counterattack. Black Thunder, who was initially pleased to see Ku vin make the first move, soon realized that Wang Chen''s abilities were far beyond what he had previously thought. As he watched in awe, the scene unfolded before his eyes, making him question his previous assumptions about Wang Chen. Could it be that Wang Chen was holding back during their battle?


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 Chapter 16 Final Battle

    ?The battle between Ku vin and Wang Chen was intense as they stood facing each other, their auras clashing against each other. Ku vin had a smirk on his face as he confidently said, "Well, well, finally found someone worth fighting against."


    Wang Chen stood there with a calm expression, showing no signs of nervousness. Ku vin, who was taken aback by Wang Chen''s confidence, quickly composed himself and launched an attack using his family''s sword art.


    "Ku family sword art!" Ku vin yelled as he swung his sword in a fast and powerful motion. But Wang Chen was quick, he easily dodged the attack and countered with his sword.


    "Whoa! Not bad, kid. You''re quick!" Ku vin exclaimed with a hint of surprise in his voice.


    Wang Chen just stood there, his expression unchanged, as he prepared for Ku Vin''s next attack. Ku vin, not one to be outdone, gathered all his strength and launched another attack, this time more powerful than the last.


    "Ha! I see you''re finally putting up a fight, boy," Ku vin chuckled as he observed Wang Chen''s abilities improving with every passing moment. "Not bad, not bad at all. You''re starting to make this fun," he said with a smirk on his face.


    Wang Chen, who had lowered his cultivation to the 4th stage of the Enlightenment Realm, caught Ku vin off guard. "Ha! What a foolish move," Ku vin thought to himself. But as the battle progressed, Ku Vin''s surprise turned into shock. "Impossible! He''s still improving," Ku vin exclaimed as he started to feel the pressure of the fight.


    Wang Chen then lowered his cultivation further to the 3rd stage of the Enlightenment Realm, making Ku Vin''s expression change to one of disbelief. "This guy just keeps getting stronger," Ku vin muttered with a hint of annoyance in his voice.


    Wang Chen then continued to lower his cultivation to the 2nd stage and then finally to the 1st stage of the Enlightenment Realm. At this stage, Ku vin was no match for Wang Chen, he was struggling to even land a single blow on Wang Chen.


    Wang Chen saw an opportunity as Ku vin stumbled during their battle. Taking advantage of the moment, Wang Chen lunged forward with his sword, ready to strike the final blow. Just as he was about to land the strike, Ku vin suddenly vanished and in his place was a lifeless body of a bandit who looked the same as Ku vin.


    Ku vin, thinking he had successfully escaped, let out a sinister chuckle to himself as he watched from a distance. ''He thinks he''s won, but he''s so naive. I''ll bide my time and strike when he least expects it,'' Ku vin thought, a cunning grin spreading across his face.


    But little did Ku vin know, Wang Chen was aware of his celestial thief technique and had been playing along with his plan all along. With a smirk, Wang Chen whispered,'' I knew about your trick Ku vin, and Allow me to be the first to strike. And with that, Wang Chen vanished into the darkness, leaving Ku vin standing alone in confusion, contemplating his next move. The wind picked up, brushing past Ku Vin''s face, but the only sound that remained was the rustling of leaves, as Wang Chen had disappeared without a trace.


    Ku vin let out a sigh of relief as he thought he had successfully escaped death. He turned around to leave, but just as he took his first step, he heard a voice behind him. He spun around, his heart racing as he saw Wang Chen standing there, a sinister grin on his face. "You thought you could escape me that easily?" Wang Chen said, his voice low and menacing. Ku Vin''s heart sank as he realized he was still in grave danger, and that Wang Chen was not to be underestimated.


    In a swift motion, Wang Chen lunged forward and pierced his sword through Ku Vin''s chest. Ku vin stumbled back, desperately trying to defend himself, but it was too late. The blade tore through him, and he fell to the ground, gasping for air. Despite his wounds, Ku vin tried to use his family name to threaten Wang Chen, but it was to no avail. Wang Chen was relentless, and he was not to be stopped.


    "This is impossible!" Ku vin said with a loud voice as he took his last breath, his body lying motionless on the ground. Wang Chen just stood there, watching as Ku Vin''s voice faded away. The battle was over, and Wang Chen was the victor.


    Wang Chen caught sight of black thunder, who was attempting to flee as he saw Ku vin killed by Wang Chen. With a quick step, Wang Chen appeared in front of black thunder.


    Black thunder was horrified as he saw Wang Chen standing before him. He fell to his knees, his body trembling with fear. "Please, I beg of you," he whimpered, tears streaming down his face. "I''ll give you anything you want, just spare my life." Wang Chen looked down at him with a cold and calculating gaze, his eyes showing no mercy. Black thunder''s pleas fell on deaf ears as Wang Chen moved in for the kill.


    After disposing of the bandits, Wang Chen searched through their loot and found a large sum of gold coins and low-grade spirit stones, some herbs, and a few yellow low-grade cultivation techniques. When he turned to Ku Vin''s body, he searched for the Celestial Thief Technique and was shocked to find a large amount of wealth in Ku vin''s storage bag. He realized that Ku vin must have come to collect resources from the bandits and that his surname matched with Ku lei, a family of bastards.


    Wang Chen carefully took the book out of the storage bag and inspected it. The cover of the book was made of black leather and was embossed with intricate gold patterns. The edges of the pages were gilded with gold, giving the book an aura of wealth and luxury.


    As I opened the book containing the technique, I received a notification from the system.


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 Chapter 17 Myriad Spirit Milk

    ?[Ding! Congratulations, host, for intercepting the opportunity from the protagonist ''Yue Jang'' and earning 10,000 Destiny Points.]


    "What the heck? I didn''t even get this many Destiny Points when consuming the 8th order pill. There must be more to this technique than meets the eye," Wang Chen pondered for a while before coming to a conclusion.


    "If I''m not mistaken, Ku Vin somehow gave this technique to Yue Mingluan, and after returning to the sect, Yue Mingluan couldn''t understand it and faced problems. He might have asked the protagonist for help, and in the end, the technique ended up in the hands of Yue Jang." Wang Chen''s speculation was not wrong, as Ku Vin hadn''t mastered the technique even after practising it for many years. Therefore, it was unlikely that Yue Mingluan, with his mid level of talent, would have easily mastered such a technique.


    Sorting his thoughts, Wang Chen destroyed the bandit''s den and headed towards Ku Jing mountain. After some time, two figures appeared near the bandit den. They were none other than Yue Mingluan and Ku Lei.


    "What? The bandit''s den is destroyed?" Ku Lei was taken aback by the scene in front of him.


    "From the looks of it, it doesn''t seem like it''s been that long," Yue Mingluan said. He wasn''t surprised, but he didn''t expect the fighting to be over so soon.


    Ku Lei began checking if there was anyone alive, while Yue Mingluan felt that something important was about to be snatched away from him. He hurriedly ran towards Ku Jing mountain, and Ku Lei was about to follow him when he saw someone''s familiar face.


    "Isn''t that Uncle Ku Vin?" Ku Lei approached the body, whose chest was torn apart by a sword. The person''s eyes were open in surprise, unable to accept what had happened before his death.


    "I have to inform my family about this quickly," Ku Lei thought to himself, and without saying anything to Yue Mingluan, he rushed towards his family mansion.


    .


    .


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    ''It has been an hour since I came to Ku Jing mountain and I have been searching for spirit grass. Yue Mingluan will surely look for the myriad spirit milk here,'' Wang Chen thought to himself. "I have collected eight spirit grasses so far, but I haven''t found the myriad spirit milk yet." As he spoke, he noticed another spirit grass growing abnormally, with thin spiritual energy and more radiance than the other spirit grasses he had collected.


    This grass was growing under a rock, unlike the others that grew near trees. Wang Chen approached the rock and pushed it aside with his strength, causing the spirit grass to become straight. He then saw a small stone near the grass and threw it, digging into the soil where the stone was. As he dug deeper, the soil became muddy, and suddenly, he saw a pure white liquid.


    "I can sense a dense spiritual energy coming from the liquid. So this is the myriad spirit milk, let''s collect it first," thought Wang Chen as he reached out to gather the valuable liquid. However, his focus was suddenly disrupted by a powerful sword attack, causing him to quickly back away from the source of danger. He turned his attention to the attacker, and was surprised to see that it was Yue Mingluan, who had caught up to him much faster than he had anticipated.


    "Hahaha, so my doubt was correct," Yue Mingluan appeared near the big stone with a greedy look on his face, eyeing the coveted myriad spirit milk. "Give me the treasure and I may leave you alive," he threatened, confident in his ability to defeat Wang Chen.


    "What treasure? I found this first, so it''s mine," Wang Chen replied with a smile on his face.


    "I''m not talking about this, as it''s already mine," Yue Mingluan said, clearly displeased with Wang Chen''s smile.


    "Then what are you talking about?" Wang Chen became suspicious as he thought Yue Mingluan only wanted this myriad spirit milk.


    "Don''t play dumb in front of me. I found some information on you. What I came to know is that you can''t break through to the 9th body Refinement realm. How could you easily defeat Yue Mingluan and his friends with that trash Talent of yours? You became an inner disciple and defeated Ku Lei without even fighting. After that, you took a mission that required a 6th foundation building realm and completed it in such a short time. And just now, you dodged an attack easily that is impossible even for a 6th foundation building realm cultivator."


    Yue Mingluan continued, "Now, hand over the treasure peacefully. Or, if not, I will kill you and take the treasure by force."


    ''I have to say, Yue Mingluan did his homework correctly, and the treasure he is talking about are his own chances. But it seems like he is talking about my system as the treasure that he wants.''


    ''System, show me his status,'' Wang Chen said in his mind.


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 Chapter 18 Protagonist Supporter Is Really Strong

    ?[ Name : Yue Mingluan


    Luck : Cyan


    Special Role : Supporter Character


    Cultivation Base : First Stage Enlightenment Realm


    Talent : Mid Level Cultivation Talent


    Treasure : 12,000 Low Grade Spirit stones, Yang Fire Sword, Escape Talisman


    Favorability : -40 (Hatred)


    Technique : Yang Qi Cultivation Technique ( Yellow High Grade), Red Lotus Cultivation Technique (Yellow Low Grade), Red Lotus Sword Technique ( Yellow High Grade)


    Destiny : 100 Points needed to know


    Chances : (1) Today at Ku Jing mountain Yue Mingluan Fought against Wang Chen and came to know he can''t win against Wang Chen. So he wasted time talking to Wang Chen and bought time until the Ku Family arrived. After Ku family ancestor seriously injured Wang Chen but Wang Chen escaped. Later he got his opportunity Myriad spirit milk.


    (2) One month Later in the secret Realm Yue Mingluan got 4th grade medicinal herb after refining into a pill his cultivation improved. ]


    Wang Chen was taken aback to see that Yue Mingluan''s luck had plummeted, leaving him with only two opportunities.


    ''What the?'' he exclaimed, as he read Yue Mingluan''s chances. His eyes flashed with killing intent and he charged directly towards Yue Mingluan, determined to finish the fight quickly.


    As Wang Chen charged at him, Yue Mingluan sprang into action, his sword at the ready. With a quick movement of his blade, he deftly parried Wang Chen''s sudden attack, causing sparks to fly. The clash of their swords echoed in the air, a clear indication of the intensity of their battle. It was then that Yue Mingluan realized that he was outmatched by his opponent.


    He knew that he didn''t stand a chance in a direct confrontation with Wang Chen, so he decided to try and buy some time until reinforcements arrived. Recalling that Ku Lei had gone to the Ku family mansion, Yue Mingluan believed that Ku Lei must be on his way with reinforcements.


    "Wait! Wang Chen, let''s talk for a moment," Yue Mingluan said, trying to waste time and distract Wang Chen.


    Wang Chen, however, was not interested in talking and continued to attack. Yue Mingluan dodged the attacks, trying to keep his distance from Wang Chen.


    Yue Mingluan, with the realization that he couldn''t just stand there and wait for reinforcements, decided to take the offensive. He drew his sword and prepared to strike. With his recent training in the Red Lotus Sword Art.


    The Red Lotus Sword Art was a yellow High-grade technique that Yue Mingluan had recently learned. As he faced the powerful Wang Chen, he knew he needed to use his best moves to stand a chance. Yue Mingluan channeled his Qi, and suddenly, a red Lotus of Qi formed around his sword.


    He rushed towards Wang Chen with this newly learned technique, and as he struck, the lotus blossomed and burst forward with a powerful force. The attack caught Wang Chen off guard, and he stumbled back, shocked by the sudden burst of power. Yue Mingluan seized this moment to keep the pressure on and launched a series of rapid strikes, each one delivered with the same red Lotus of Qi. The technique was powerful, and it gave Yue Mingluan an advantage in the fight.


    But Wang Chen suddenly unleashed a powerful attack, and Yue Mingluan sensed that he couldn''t dodge it in time and might be seriously injured. Thinking quickly, Yue Mingluan flicked his finger and produced a talisman inscribed with runes. He channeled his Qi into the talisman, causing it to glow with a golden light that enveloped his entire body. In an instant, Yue Mingluan vanished from the spot, leaving Wang Chen to strike at empty air.


    Wang Chen sighed as he saw Yue Mingluan disappear. ''The protagonist supporter is really strong. I don''t know how much stronger the protagonist will be'' he thought. "From the strength Yue Mingluan has shown, I''m sure he could kill Ku Vin with some more effort, as I was fighting him only with the cultivation base of the first stage Enlightenment Realm."


    Although Wang Chen could have easily killed Yue Mingluan, he didn''t want to risk it. If the protagonist found out about Yue Mingluan''s death and came seeking revenge, it could create a mess. Wang Chen wanted to know more about his enemy before he attacked them. As the saying goes, "know thy enemy."


    Wang Chen collected the Myriad Spirit Milk and received two notifications from the system. However, before he could read them, a sudden chill ran down his spine. He quickly moved from the spot he was standing in, but was still injured by the surprise attack. Blood started to flow from his wound.


    Wang Chen cursed under his breath, "Why is everyone attacking from behind? Do they have a fetish for attacking from behind?" He then glanced at the attacker, an old man whose face bore a striking resemblance to Ku Vin.


    "Ho! I didn''t expect you to dodge that attack. Are you really just a first stage Enlightenment Realm cultivator?" the old man taunted, clearly surprised that Wang Chen was still alive.


    Suddenly, a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu hit him. He remembered Ku Vin using the same line of reasoning when they had their first and last encounter. Wang Chen couldn''t help but mutter, "Why do I feel like I''ve heard this before?"


    The old man''s face twisted in anger and he growled, "You are the one who killed my son? Why did you do that? We have never provoked you."


    Wang Chen let out a heavy sigh and muttered, "Old Man, your family really has a thing for provoking people. It seems like your family has cultivated the Dao of provokism. They''re always coming after me, even when I mind my own business. Like, seriously, don''t they have anything better to do?"


    As Wang Chen exposed the Ku family''s collusion with bandits and their habit of looting merchants and common people to the old man, the latter grew increasingly cautious, realizing that their nefarious activities had been brought to light. He knew that if Wang Chen managed to run away and report to the sect, they would likely send a higher realm cultivator to destroy the Ku family. The old man understood the gravity of the situation and knew that he had to act fast. If he killed Wang Chen now, there would be no evidence left of the Ku family''s collusion with the bandits, and they could be saved.


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 Chapter 19 Critical Hit Card

    ?The old man and Wang Chen faced each other, both of them sizing up the other. Wang Chen knew he was at a disadvantage - the old man was an innate realm cultivator, while he was only at the Tenth stage of the Enlightenment Realm. However, he was not going to go down without a fight.


    "You''re pretty good for a Enlightment realm cultivator," the old man taunted. "But you''re no match for me."


    Wang Chen continued to dodge and block the old man''s attacks, looking for an opening to strike. The old man taunted him, "Is this all you''ve got, kid? You can''t even land a single blow on me!"


    Wang Chen replied, "I''m just getting started, old man."


    The old man lunged at Wang Chen, swinging his sword with deadly precision. Wang Chen deftly dodged the attack and countered with a quick punch, which landed squarely on the old man''s chest. The old man grunted in pain, but he quickly recovered and continued his assault.


    Wang Chen blocked the old man''s next attack with his own sword, but the force of the blow was so strong that he was pushed back several steps. The old man pressed his advantage, relentlessly attacking with his sword. Wang Chen dodged and weaved, trying to find an opening, but the old man was too skilled.


    Wang Chen could feel the pressure mounting as he struggled to defend against the old man''s attacks. He knew that he couldn''t keep this up forever - sooner or later, he would make a mistake and the old man would strike him down.


    Just then, Ku Lei arrived at the scene, accompanied by other members of the Ku family. He looked around, trying to find Yue Mingluan, but he was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, he heard the sound of metal clashing, and he turned to see Wang Chen fighting against the old man.


    ''How can this be?'' Ku Lei thought to himself. "Wang Chen is just a nobody, a piece of trash. And yet he''s fighting against grandpa who is an innate realm cultivator?" It was unthinkable. But there was no denying what he was seeing - Wang Chen was holding his own against the old man.


    Wang Chen saw Ku Lei and got an idea. He used his cloud step technique to disappear from the old man''s view and reappeared behind Ku Lei.


    "Hey Ku Lei, long time no see!" Wang Chen taunted. Before Ku Lei could react, Wang Chen attacked him, aiming for his weak spots.


    The other members of the Ku family quickly moved to protect Ku Lei, but Wang Chen was too fast. He darted in and out, striking with lightning speed. The Ku family members were no match for him - they were all at the foundation-building realm or lower.


    Wang Chen used cloud step technique again and appeared in front of unconscious Ku Lei, picking him up and pointing his sword towards Ku Lei''s neck as he looked towards the grandfather of Ku Lei who had just appeared. This was too fast for Ku Lei''s grandfather as he didn''t expect Wang Chen to have a movement technique. Wang Chen had not used the movement technique in their fight. He threatened the old man, "You better back down or I will kill Ku Lei."


    The old man unconsciously took a few steps back, thinking that Ku Lei was his only remaining descendant. Ku Lei''s parents were killed because they provoked someone they shouldn''t have. Previously, Wang Chen had killed Ku Vin, who hadn''t married yet, so Ku Lei was the old man''s last descendant and he loved his grandson very much.


    Wang Chen was surprised that the old man had actually backed down. He suddenly threw Ku Lei in the air and launched a powerful attack on him.


    Wang Chen''s attack was swift and powerful, and as Ku Lei flew through the air, the old man''s heart sank. He had always known that his family''s practice of provokism would one day lead to tragedy, but he had never imagined it would come to this.


    As he watched Wang Chen launch his attack, the old man knew that he had to act quickly if he wanted to save his grandson. He summoned all of his strength and charged towards Ku Lei, using his own body to shield the boy from harm.


    The impact of Wang Chen''s attack was fierce, but the old man''s innate realm cultivation allowed him to withstand it without serious injury. He landed on the ground with a thud, cradling Ku Lei protectively in his arms.


    He then placed Ku Lei safely on the ground and glanced in Wang Chen''s direction with intense killing intent in his eyes. However, he found no one there and roared loudly, "Where did you run, you coward?"


    On the side, Wang Chen was running at full speed away from Ku Jing mountain using cloud step technique. He knew that he had to get away as quickly as possible before the old man changed his mind and came after him.


    As Wang Chen scanned the area, he couldn''t help but feel a sense of relief knowing that he had escaped the Ku family''s grasp for now. Wang Chen saw a town nearby and hurriedly moved toward the town.The town seemed bustling with activity and he quickly made his way towards it, weaving through the crowd to avoid being detected. As he arrived in the town, he scanned the area for a suitable place to hide and decided on an empty house.


    As he stepped inside the house, he took out the bottle in which he had stored the Myriad Spirit Milk, eager to finally absorb it and increase his cultivation level then deal with the Ku family.


    However, just as he was about to open the bottle, the system suddenly reminded him to check his notifications.


    [Host it''s better to check the notification you got after looting the Myriad Spirit Milk]


    "Okay system show me the notifications" Wang Chen became confused but didn''t mind as the system is only trying to help him.


    [Ding! Congratulations for intercepting the opportunity of Yue Mingluan and getting 1000 Destiny Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations Host for intercepting ten opportunities and as a reward getting a critical Hit Card]


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 Chapter 20 Celestial Essence Crystal

    ?[Ding! Congratulations Host for intercepting ten opportunities and as a reward getting a Critical Hit Card]


    "Umm, System, I understand the first reward, but I don''t know what this second reward, Critical Hit Card, is?" Wang Chen asked, confused as the system had only given him Destiny Points and an expensive shop to spend them on.


    [Host, as the name suggests, Critical Hit Card allows you to upgrade the items you have intercepted so far. The extent of the upgrade depends on how many times you get a critical hit. For example, if you have intercepted a low-grade spirit stone and you get a critical hit of 1000 times, the stone will become a profound-grade spirit stone.


    Note: the low-grade spirit stone will automatically disappear after being replaced by the profound-grade spirit stone.]


    "Woah, it''s an amazing cheat to get a high-level item, and it''s perfectly tailor-made for me according to my situation," Wang Chen said, surprised at how beneficial the Critical Hit Card could be. However, he remembered the limitations of the card that it could only be used on the opportunities he had intercepted.


    He immediately got an idea of what he should use it on, considering he had nothing important now, except the 5th order pill and the Celestial Thief Technique. He had already consumed an 8th Order pill, which had helped his soul and body become strong enough.


    "If I use the Critical Hit Card on the 5th order pill, even if it gets upgraded and doesn''t exceed the 8th order pill, I won''t get any good benefits. As for the Celestial Thief Technique, I know I have to master it, and if it gets upgraded to the next level, the difficulty to understand and practice will also increase, naturally taking more time to practice. But I don''t have enough time as I don''t know when the old man will catch up to me. System, use this Critical Hit Card on Myriad Spirit Milk," Wang Chen said thoughtfully, considering his options carefully.


    [Ding! Using a Critical Hit Card on Myriad Spirit Milk and getting 8000 times Critical Hit.]


    [Ding! Congratulations host for getting Celestial essence crystal.]


    "System, what''s happening and what''s this Celestial Essence Crystal?" Wang Chen exclaimed in surprise as he saw the bottle disappear from his hand, which had previously stored Myriad Spirit Milk. It was now replaced with a shiny crystal, so radiant that Wang Chen couldn''t help but close his eyes.


    [Host, Celestial Essence Crystal is Heaven and Earth''s natural treasure is called the Essence of Balance. It is a rare treasure that possesses the power to transform into two different forms, depending on how it is consumed.]


    "The Essence of Balance has two forms?" Wang Chen asked, curious.


    [Yes, Host. When consumed improperly, it will give birth to a Devouring Essence Fetus that has the power to devour anything in its path. On the other hand, when consumed properly, it will give birth to a Divine Essence Fetus that can grant the host a divine body with divine spiritual roots and additional powers.]


    [Host, please be aware that the Devouring Essence Fetus is not an easy treasure to find, and consuming it without proper preparation can lead to dire consequences. The Devouring Essence Fetus requires devouring spiritual roots to be absorbed safely. Without these roots, the user''s body will not be able to withstand the power of the fetus, and they will likely die from the shock of its consumption. Additionally, if the fetus is consumed incorrectly, it can turn into a negative entity known as the Devouring Fetus, which is known for its insatiable hunger and dark nature.]


    [On the other hand, Divine Essence Fetus is a rare heaven and earth natural treasure that is said to be created from the essence of divine beasts and the purest spiritual energy.


    This fetus can only be formed under very specific and rare conditions, and those who are fortunate enough to obtain it are blessed with immense power and a divine body.The Divine Essence Fetus grants the user not only a divine body, but also divine spiritual roots that allow the user to cultivate with incredible speed and efficiency. In addition, the fetus contains additional powers that are unique to each individual, based on their own spiritual energy and potential.


    The Celestial Essence Crystal is a neutral entity that can either be a source of great power or a path to destruction, depending on how it is used.]


    "A Divine Essence Fetus?" Wang Chen exclaimed, amazed at the possibilities.


    [Yes, Host. It is a rare occurrence, but those who successfully cultivate the Divine Essence Fetus will have a significant advantage over their peers. However, be warned that the Devouring Essence Fetus is equally dangerous if not handled properly. It is up to you to decide which path to take.]


    "System, I''ve made my decision. I''m going to refine the Celestial Essence Crystal and try to get the Divine Essence Fetus," Wang Chen said confidently.


    As he refined the crystal, he could feel his body becoming lighter and more powerful. He knew that he was on the verge of a breakthrough. Suddenly, a burst of energy emanated from the crystal and spread throughout his body.


    Wang Chen took a deep breath and began to refine the Celestial Essence Crystal. He focused all his attention and started circulating his Qi through his meridians. Slowly, he began to pour his spiritual energy into the crystal.


    Meanwhile, outside Wang Chen''s house, chaos had erupted. The old man had entered the village and was on a rampage. "Where is he?" he yelled, "Where is Wang Chen?" The villagers trembled in fear and confusion. "Who is Wang Chen?" some of them asked. "I don''t know," others replied.


    As the old man continued his search, he grew increasingly frustrated. "Someone must know where he is hiding," he growled. He started to become more aggressive, killing anyone who refused to cooperate.


    Suddenly, a voice boomed from the sky, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind and swirling spiritual energy. The villagers looked up in terror, wondering what was happening. "What is going on?" one of them cried out.


    "I don''t know, but it can''t be good," another replied, fear evident in his voice.


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 Chapter 21 Unexpected Interference

    ?As the vision in the sky continued to unfold, more and more people were drawn to it. The heavenly light was so bright that it illuminated the entire wasteland, and it drew the attention of powerful figures from all corners of the realm. Some were from high pavilions in other dynasties, while others were from upper realms and holy lands.


    "By the heavens, what is that?" exclaimed one cultivator in amazement. "I have never seen anything like it before."


    "I don''t know, but it looks like some kind of divine blessing," replied another.


    "Hmm, what''s going on over there?" said a voice from a powerful figure in a distant pavilion. "I sense an incredible concentration of divine energy. It''s like nothing I''ve ever felt before."


    "Agreed," said another voice from a great sect. "This is truly remarkable. It seems that a wasteland has given birth to a true genius."


    A chorus of celestial voices filled the air, singing praises to the heavens. The clouds began to part, revealing a magnificent scene. In the center of the vision, a majestic phoenix and a powerful dragon were seen soaring through the skies together. Surrounding them were countless other divine beasts, each one more awe-inspiring than the last. The sky was filled with the colors of the rainbow, and the ground shook with the power of the vision.


    "It''s a sign of the heavens!" exclaimed a powerful cultivator from one of the holy lands. "Someone has been chosen to receive the divine body!"


    "The divine body? That''s incredible!" gasped another.


    Wang Chen was engrossed in refining the Celestial Essence Crystal and didn''t notice what was happening around him.


    ...


    Meanwhile, the old man Ku was in awe as he witnessed the heaven vision appearing in the sky. "What''s that?" he muttered to himself.


    He saw that the vision was focused solely on a particular house and he made his way towards it.


    The townspeople were scared and fled as fast as they could. "What''s going on? Is this the end of the world?" one of them exclaimed.


    As old man Ku approached the house where the vision was focused, he saw that the spiritual energy was dense and trying to move inside. He hurriedly entered the house and saw Wang Chen cultivating there with a crystal in his hand. "What''s that boy doing?" he wondered aloud.


    The spiritual energy around Wang Chen was telling old man Ku that his cultivation was soaring with a fast speed and was breaking through continuously. "He''s already a 2nd stage innate realm cultivator?" said to himself in disbelief. "If his cultivation rises again, it will be hard to kill him and probably he will kill me instead."


    The old man Ku knew that a cultivator is most vulnerable when he is about to break through, so he concentrated all his energy on a single attack, seeing that this was his chance. "Die, boy!" he shouted as he moved to attack Wang Chen.


    Wang Chen was caught off guard and tried to defend himself, but it was too late as he coughed up blood. "Shit, this is bad," he thought.


    The vision that was shocking everyone suddenly became dark, the cultivators could sense a strong sense of negativity and danger emanating from it. They watched in horror as the black aura began to engulf and devour all the creatures within the vision. The once majestic dragons and phoenixes were now consumed by the darkness, and even the most ferocious beasts were no match for it.


    One of the cultivators, who was particularly interested in recruiting the wielder of the divine body, couldn''t help but feel disappointed. "Another promising cultivator lost to the darkness," he lamented. "It''s a shame that such talent is often wasted due to the lure of power."


    Another cultivator, who was known for his wisdom, spoke up. "It''s a reminder that power alone is not enough," he said. "Without a strong moral compass, even the most powerful cultivator can succumb to darkness."


    The others nodded in agreement, silently contemplating the dangers of losing oneself in the pursuit of power.


    The strong cultivators who were disappointed by the turn of events only thought that it was another case of power pursuit gone wrong. Little did they know that the root of all this chaos was the Celestial Essence Crystal that Wang Chen was refining. They could not have fathomed that such a valuable object, hard to come by even in their lifetime, could be found in a wasteland.


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    Old man Ku watched as Wang Chen coughed up blood and the Celestial Essence Crystal turned dark before entering Wang Chen''s body. He cackled with glee, saying, "Ha! This is what you get for meddling with things beyond your comprehension, boy!" His laughter echoed through the room as he watched Wang Chen fall to his knees, writhing in pain from the dark aura that emitted from him.


    Wang Chen fell to his knees, and old man Ku saw this as his best chance to kill Wang Chen, so he hurriedly moved and was about to strike him. However, Wang Chen grabbed his hand, and the old man Ku felt his energy being sucked out of him. "What''s happening?" he gasped.


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 Chapter 22 Wang Chens Suffering

    ?Wang Chen''s eyes turned red as he held tightly onto old ma Ku hand, draining the old man''s life force. "You thought you could kill me?" Wang Chen sneered, his grip tightening around the old man''s wrist. "You underestimate me, old man."


    Old man Ku struggled to break free from Wang Chen''s grip, but he was growing weaker and weaker with each passing second. "Stop... please," he begged, but Wang Chen paid no attention to his plea.


    "You tried to kill me, and now you will pay the price," Wang Chen said coldly, his eyes flashing with anger and malice.


    Old man''s body began to shrivel up as his energy was drained by Wang Chen. "No... this can''t be happening," he said weakly, his voice barely a whisper. "Please, I beg of you, have mercy."


    As the old man''s skin became dull and he started to shrink, he looked up at Wang Chen with a mixture of fear and hatred. "You... you monster," he gasped. "What kind of power is this?"


    Wang Chen just grinned, his eyes glowing with a dark light. "The power of the Celestial Essence Crystal," he said, almost triumphantly. "The power you tried to take from me."


    Old man''s body was now barely more than a husk, and he knew he was going to die. "You''ll never... get away with this," he gasped.


    As Wang Chen watched the old man''s body wither away, he felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him. However, his relief was short-lived, as he suddenly felt a strange energy coursing through his body. At first, it was just a faint tingle, but soon the sensation grew stronger, causing him to convulse in agony.


    Wang Chen fell to the ground, his body wracked with pain. The black aura emanating from his body continued to expand, reaching a diameter of 25 meters. Wang Chen could feel his life force being drained away by the dark object in the center of the aura. He tried to move, to fight back, but his body wouldn''t respond to his commands.


    The Celestial Essence Crystal, which had turned black, began to crack and fragment, the dark pieces falling away to reveal the small dark-purple object in its center. It pulsed with an ominous aura, and Wang Chen could feel its hunger for spiritual energy.


    As Wang Chen''s body was being consumed by the ominous black-purple aura, the pain he felt was unimaginable. It was as if every cell in his body was being ripped apart and reassembled in a twisted and agonizing way. He writhed on the ground, screaming in pain, but no sound came out of his mouth.


    Despite the excruciating agony he was experiencing, he managed to force out a few words through gritted teeth, "What... is happening to me? Why... is this happening?" His voice was barely a whisper, but the desperation in his tone was palpable.


    The dark aura continued to sap his energy, leaving him feeling weaker and weaker with each passing moment. He felt as though he was being drained of his very life force, and he knew that if this continued, he would not survive.


    The pain was so intense that he could no longer think or focus on anything except the agony consuming him. He felt as if he was on the brink of insanity, and the thought of death began to seem like a mercy.


    As he lay there, helpless and in pain, Wang Chen''s thoughts turned to despair. He couldn''t bear the agony any longer, and his mind was consumed with thoughts of death. He cried out in anguish, "Please, make it stop! Let me die!"


    But the pain only intensified, and he felt himself slipping away once again. As he lost consciousness, a notification from the system suddenly appeared before his eyes.


    [Alert! Host is about to die, initiating host safe mode and trying to save the host by planting the corrupted divine body.]


    Wang Chen couldn''t comprehend the message, but it was clear that the system was trying to save him.


    As his consciousness came back, he felt a strange sensation throughout his body, like something was attaching itself to him. The pain subsided for a moment, and he could feel the presence of the devouring fetus within him.


    [Devouring fetus interfering in the process]


    "What is happening to me?" Wang Chen muttered, his voice barely above a whisper. He struggled to open his eyes, but they felt heavy and unresponsive.


    [Devouring fetus attached itself to the corrupted divine body and the devouring Essence is mixed with the corrupted divine Essence.]


    The words of the system notification echoed in his mind, and he tried to make sense of them. He could feel the devouring fetus and the corrupted divine body within him, their energies mixing and melding together.


    [Ding! Host successfully obtained Devouring corrupted divine body]


    At last, his consciousness slipped away, and Wang Chen knew no more.


    ¡­..


    Three long and agonizing days had passed, and Wang Chen was still lying unconscious on the ground. Meanwhile, Ku Lei and the other members of his family who were knocked out by Wang Chen were desperately trying to locate his grandfather(old man Ku) and Wang Chen.


    Finally, they arrived at a quiet town and quickly realized something was amiss. The streets were empty, and the once-bustling shops were closed. They questioned the locals, After asking around, they learned that Old man Ku had been seen in the area. With this in mind, they set out to find him and Wang Chen if he was alive.


    As they approached the outskirts of the town, they were met with a scene of utter destruction. The once bustling area was now reduced to rubble, with smoke and debris still lingering in the air. As Ku Lei cautiously moved forward, he caught sight of a figure lying motionless on the ground. As he drew closer, he recognized the man''s torn clothing and realized with shock that it was Wang Chen.


    Ku Lei approached Wang Chen, his eyes glinting with malice. "Well, well, well. If it isn''t the great Wang Chen," he sneered, "lying there like a useless piece of trash."


    Ku Lei raised his hand and a ball of spiritual energy formed at his fingertips. He aimed it at Wang Chen, who was still unconscious, and prepared to strike. "You won''t be causing any more trouble for me or my family," he growled, as he launched the attack towards Wang Chen''s body.


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 Chapter 23 Destroying Ku Family

    ?Ku Lei raised his hand and a ball of spiritual energy formed at his fingertips. He aimed it at Wang Chen, who was still unconscious, and prepared to strike. "You''re going to pay for what you''ve done," he snarled, as he launched the attack towards Wang Chen''s body.


    Suddenly, Wang Chen''s eyes shot open and he rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the deadly blast of spiritual energy. He coughed and struggled to catch his breath as he pushed himself up from the ground. "Nice try, but you''re not getting rid of me that easily," he growled, clenching his fists.


    Ku Lei was taken aback by Wang Chen''s sudden revival. "How did you wake up?" he demanded, a hint of fear creeping into his voice.


    Wang Chen stood up slowly, his eyes narrowed with fury. "You think you can take me down with a cheap shot like that?" he spat, glaring at Ku Lei. "You''re a coward, just like your grandpa. Always trying to attack sneakily and catch me off guard."


    Ku Lei took a few steps back, fear written all over his face. "Wh-where is my grandfather and what the hell happened to him?" he stammered, his voice trembling.


    Wang Chen''s lips twisted into a wicked grin. "Your grandpa''s long gone" he sneered. "And he''s probably burning in hell as we speak, paying for all his sins." He took a step closer, his eyes narrowed. "He should have been ashamed of giving birth to scum like you and your worthless family."


    Wang Chen''s words struck Ku Lei like a bolt of lightning. Enraged by the insult to his grandfather, he lunged towards Wang Chen with all his might. "You will pay for this with your life!" he shouted, as he aimed a powerful blow at Wang Chen.


    But Wang Chen was ready for him. He dodged Ku Lei''s attack and retaliated with a swift punch to Ku Lei''s gut. The force of the blow knocked the wind out of Ku Lei, sending him crashing to the ground. "You''re no match for me," Wang Chen said, as he stood over Ku Lei. "Your grandfather made the mistake of underestimating me, and now you''ve paid the price. But don''t worry, you''ll be joining him soon."


    Ku Lei groaned in pain as he struggled to stand up. But before he could gather his bearings, a group of Ku family servants rushed to his aid, surrounding him protectively. "Young Master, are you okay?" one of them asked, while the others glared at Wang Chen with hatred in their eyes.


    Wang Chen scanned the faces of the Ku family servants who had gathered around Ku Lei''s fallen form. The mix of fear and concern on their faces was almost comical to him. He shook his head in disbelief. "You guys really don''t get it, do you?" he said with a chuckle. "You serve a family that''s rotten to the core, and you''re still loyal? Your loyalty is in the wrong place."


    One of the servants stepped forward, his voice shaking with fear. "Y-Young Master Wang, please spare us," he pleaded. "We only serve the Ku family because we have no other choice. We''re just trying to survive."


    Wang Chen''s eyes narrowed as he glared at the servant. "Survive?" he repeated incredulously. "You call this survival? Serving a family of murderers and liars? You''re just as guilty as they are, and you''ll pay the price for your loyalty."


    Wang Chen advanced on the servant who had stepped forward to plead with him. The servant''s eyes widened in terror as Wang Chen approached, and he tried to back away, but it was too late. With a single swift motion, Wang Chen drew his sword and plunged it into the servant''s chest. The servant let out a strangled cry and fell to the ground, writhing in agony as he clutched at the blade protruding from his chest.


    Wang Chen watched coldly as the servant took his last breath. He had no remorse for what he had done. In his mind, anyone who served the corrupt Ku family was just as guilty as they were. The servant had made his choice, and now he was paying the price for it.


    "You see?" Wang Chen sneered at them. "This is what happens when you serve a family like the Ku''s. Death is the only reward for your loyalty."


    Wang Chen moved towards the group of servants, who stood in front of him, fear and desperation in their eyes. They tried to struggle, but Wang Chen was too fast for them. In a matter of seconds, he killed all of them, showing no mercy or hesitation in his movements. The sound of their bodies hitting the ground echoed through the destroyed house.


    He turned his attention back to Ku Lei, who was still lying on the ground, trying to catch his breath. The young man''s eyes were filled with fear as Wang Chen approached him. "P-Please...don''t kill me," Ku Lei pleaded, his voice trembling.


    "You know, Ku Lei, I''m getting tired of hearing the same old dialogue from you and your family members," Wang Chen said with a chuckle.


    Ku Lei looked at him with confusion, unsure of what he meant.


    Wang Chen let out a cold laugh. "You sound just like your grandfather," he said, his eyes narrowing. "Always begging for mercy at the last minute."


    Ku Lei tried to scramble away, but it was no use. Wang Chen was too fast. He grabbed Ku Lei by the shoulder and leaned in close.


    "You guys always say the same thing in situations like this," Wang Chen continued. "So, I thought, why not give you the same death as your grandfather hehehe?"


    Wang Chen''s eyes glinted with a cold determination as he placed his hand on Ku Lei''s shoulder. He could feel the surge of energy coursing through his veins, and a purple aura began to emanate from his hand. The air around them crackled with an intense energy, and Ku Lei''s eyes widened in terror.


    His body began to convulse as the purple qi enveloped him, and he let out a bloodcurdling scream. But it was too late. Just like his grandfather, Ku Lei turned to ashes before Wang Chen''s eyes.


    With a sigh of relief, Wang Chen stepped back and looked around the ruined house. The battle was over, and he had emerged victorious. He closed his eyes for a moment, taking a deep breath to calm himself down.


    "System, show my status," Wang Chen said out loud.


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 Chapter 24 Devouring Corrupted Divine Body

    ?"System show my status"


    [Ding!]


    [Status]


    [ Name : Wang Chen


    Luck : white


    Cultivation realm : Enlightment realm first stage.


    Treasure : 55000 Low-grade spirit stone


    Talent : Profound High Grade


    Special body : Devouring Corrupted divine body


    Cultivation Technique : Red Lotus cultivation technique basic ( Low yellow Grade), Profound Yang scripture part-1 ( Top earth grade )


    Martial art Technique : Cloud Step ( High yellow Grade )


    Destiny : There is a fog ahead in your destiny because of your unpredictable moves.


    Destiny Points : 1000 Points


    Chances : None ]


    "Why is my luck and destiny Points so low?" Wang Chen exclaimed as he glanced at his status screen. His luck had dropped back down to that of an ordinary person, and his destiny points, which should have been well over 15,000, had been reduced to a mere 1,000.


    In confusion, he turned to the system and asked, "What happened? Why did my luck and destiny Points drop so drastically?"


    [Ding! To protect the host from dying, the system initiated safe mode and consumed the host''s luck and destiny points.]


    Wang Chen let out a sigh. He knew that he could not do anything about the loss of his luck and destiny Points as it had saved his life.


    "What about the special body that is showing in my status?" Wang Chen asked, his eyes fixated on the screen in front of him. He pointed to the section where the new attribute had appeared, confusion evident in his expression.


    [Because of Old man Ku''s interference, the host wasn''t able to obtain a divine Essence fetus and divine body. However, as the host was in the midst of gaining the divine body, the sudden interference made the Devouring essence fetus manifest, which devoured the heaven and earth vision and tried to consume your cultivation. However, as you already had half of a divine body, it preferred to devour that instead.]


    [With the help of the system, the Devouring essence fetus was attached to the half divine body, resulting in a Devouring corrupted divine body. This body is unique because it contains both Devouring essence and a corrupted divine body, making it a complete special body.]


    "So the power I used on Ku Lei was the Devouring ability?" Wang Chen pondered, uncertain of the true nature of his power. Despite his confusion, he couldn''t help but feel a strange familiarity with the ability. It felt almost innate, as if he had been born with the power and had been using it all his life. It felt so natural and easy to control.


    "System, what are the advantages and power of Devouring Corrupted Divine Body?" Wang Chen asked, eager to learn more about his new body.


    [The Devouring Corrupted Divine Body is a rare and powerful body that combines the Devouring Essence and the Corrupted Divine Body, It grants the host the ability to devour spiritual energy and essence from other living beings, allowing for rapid growth in strength and power.]


    Wang Chen was impressed, but he knew that nothing came without a cost. "And what about the disadvantages?" he asked, curious about the potential downsides of having such a powerful body.


    [The main disadvantage of the Devouring Corrupted Divine Body is that it also requires constant nourishment from devouring spiritual roots, or the host will be devoured by the body itself, causing immense pain to the host. Additionally, the body is highly coveted by others, making the host a target for those seeking to acquire the power for themselves.]


    Wang Chen listened carefully, taking note of the information provided. "And what are the other powers that come with the body?"


    [The Devouring Corrupted Divine Body also grants the host the ability to manipulate corrupted energy. The corrupt ability is not yet fully awakened. But it has the potential to manifest as a powerful ability that can corrupt and taint the spiritual energy of others, leaving them weakened and vulnerable.]


    Wang Chen pondered this information for a moment before speaking again. "So, it seems like a powerful body to have, but it also has its disadvantages. I must be careful to keep it nourished and under control."


    [Indeed, host. The Devouring Corrupted Divine Body is a double-edged sword. But with proper management, it can be a great asset to your cultivation journey.]


    "System, where could I find Devouring spiritual roots?" Wang Chen asked eagerly, hoping for an answer.


    [Ding! Devouring spiritual roots are rare and difficult to find. They only grow in specific places, such as the Demon Abyss Realm, which is a dangerous place filled with powerful beasts and demon cultivators. However you can also extract from a cultivator who is born with Devouring bone.]


    Wang Chen rubbed his chin, deep in thought. "So I have to go to the Demon Abyss Realm to find them or find a devouring bone?"


    [Well, that''s one way to get them, But it''s not the only way.]


    "What do you mean?" Wang Chen asked, intrigued.


    [You can also purchase them from the system store,although they are quite expensive.]


    Wang Chen''s eyes widened in shock as he saw the price. He almost coughed up blood at the absurdly high price. "100,000 Destiny Points? Are you kidding me? That''s way too expensive!" he exclaimed in disbelief.


    [It''s because they are rare and highly sought after, But if you want to unlock the full potential of your Devouring Corrupted Divine Body, you will need them.]


    Wang Chen sighed and said to himself, "I guess it''s time to head back to the Red Lotus Sect." He stood up from his seat and prepared to leave, determined to find a way to earn more Destiny points to purchase the Devouring spiritual roots he needed.


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 Chapter 25 This Plot Is Too Old Fashion

    ?"Where is your master, Wang Chen?" Yue Luang demanded, his eyes narrowing as he loomed over the trembling maid. "If you don''t tell me, I''ll make sure you lose your job."


    Yue Luang has been relentlessly searching for Wang Chen in order to exact his revenge, but so far, he has been unsuccessful in his attempts to locate him. In a desperate move, he turns his attention to Wang Chen''s maid, believing that she might know something useful. He is now attempting to extract information from her by threatening to get her kicked out of her job.


    "I-I d-don''t know where my master is. I was on leave because I was sick," Li Mei stammered, taking a few steps back in fear. She had taken several days off from her duties as a maid since joining Wang Chen''s household because she frequently fell ill.


    Yue Luang sneered at her. "Don''t lie to me, girl. You''re his maid, you must know something. Now tell me or face the consequences."


    "I swear, I don''t know anything!" Li Mei protested, tears welling up in her eyes.


    "Hey, what''s going on here?" A young man in a luxurious robe suddenly appeared, his features slightly more refined than average. "Why are you bullying a mortal maid who cannot cultivate?" he asked in an authoritative tone.


    "Young m-m" Yue Luang stammered as he was shocked by the sudden appearance of a man. Before he could speak, the man gave him a gesture, causing him to stop abruptly.


    ''Why did the young master Yue Jang pretend to not know me? I get it, the young master wants to be a hero saving beauty!'' Yue Luang glanced at Li Mei as he had to admit for a mortal, this maid is quite a beauty.


    ¡­..


    ~Yue Jang pov~


    As I was passing by, I caught a glimpse of Yue Luang talking to a lady. She was beautiful and I felt a sudden attraction to her. It was then that I heard Yue Luang threatening the maid, Li Mei. That''s when an idea popped into my head - I could play the role of the hero, saving the princess in distress, and gain favorability in the eyes of both the lady and my family servant.


    With a sly grin, I approached the scene, pretending not to know Yue Luang. "Excuse me, miss, is everything alright?" I said, trying to play the part of the concerned hero.


    ~Pov End~


    Yue Luang shot me a surprised look, but quickly recovered and played along with my little act. "Who are you? And what business do you have here?" he said, in a harsh tone.


    "I''m just passing by and heard some commotion. Is there anything I can do to help?" I said, gesturing towards Li Mei.


    Yue Luang was playing the role of a villain to make his young master, Yue Jang, look like a hero. But suddenly they heard a voice interrupting them.


    "Why are you playing the role of saving the princess in distress?" the voice asked.


    It was none other than Wang Chen who had appeared, and upon seeing him, Yue Luang became angry. He felt a sudden rush of emotions, his longstanding feud with Wang Chen coming to the surface. Without thinking, he blurted out, "My lord, beat him!" Everyone present there heard this sentence, and Yue Luang quickly realized his mistake. He tried to backtrack and deny what he had said earlier, but it was too late. Wang Chen had already caught on, a smirk appearing on his face. "Oh, Yue Luang," he taunted, "you really can''t control yourself around me, can you?"


    Wang Chen had already caught on, saying, "You really exposed yourself."


    Yue Luang''s role-playing as the villain had turned against him, and his attempt to make Yue Jang look like a hero had failed.


    ~Wang Chen Pov~


    After returning to the sect, I headed straight to the task hall to submit my mission. As I walked back to my cabin, I noticed that it hadn''t been cleaned yet. Irritated, I decided to complain to the inner maid staff. Just as I was about to leave, I received a notification from the system.


    [Ding! A son of luck ''Yue Jang'' detected near the host, Please make his luck drop and kill him when he is not protected by heaven''s will.]


    [Ding! A daughter of luck ''Li Mei'' detected near the host, conqueror her or kill her.]


    "Huh?" I was caught off guard by the sudden notification. I looked around and saw a familiar figure not far away - it was Yue Luang. There were two people with him, one was a luxurious robe-wearing guy, and the other was a maid who was trembling and weeping.


    "Aren''t Yue Luang and Yue Jang both from the same family?" Wang Chen wondered. "Why do I feel like I''m hearing their conversation as if Yue Luang is the villain and Yue Jang is the hero? Wait a minute, isn''t this plot too old fashioned? A hero saving a princess in distress! With me here, your plot is not going to be successful," I muttered under my breath as I approached them.


    ~Pov End~


    ''System show me the status of protagonist Yue'' Wang thought as he glanced at Yue Jang.


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 Chapter 26 Protagonists Golden Finger

    ?''System show me the status of protagonist Yue'' Wang thought as he glanced at Yue Jang.


    [Consuming 500 Destiny Points to view protagonist Yue Jang status]


    ''What? Why is viewing status taking Destiny Points?'' Wang Chen asked the system as he didn''t understand since the system never took Destiny Points to view status.


    [Ding! Host viewing status of son of luck or daughter of luck will take destiny Points but you can view any other person''s status for free without losing Destiny Points unless you want to view their Destiny.]


    Satisfied with the explanation, Wang Chen said to the system, "I understand. Now show me the status."


    [Status]


    [ Name : Yue Jang


    Luck : Purple


    Cultivation Realm : 2nd stage Core Formation Realm


    Talent : Profound Grade Cultivation Talent.


    Special Body : Great Sunfire Body.


    Favorability : -20 ( Not pleasing to eyes)


    Treasure : d0 Low Grade Spirit stones, Soul Binding Ring, High Earth grade Yang sword.


    Technique : Sunfire Incineration Art( Profound Grade ), Earth-Shattering Fist( Earth Mid Grade) Sandstorm Blade(Earth Mid Grade)


    Destiny : 2000 Destiny Points needed to know.


    Chances: 1000 Destiny Points to see the chances. ]


    ''System are you planning to loot me ?'' Wang Chen said in an irritating tone because he wanted to see the protagonist''s destiny and chances to know what the protagonist''s golden finger is but he didn''t have enough Destiny points.


    [Ding! Host, system is viewing the protagonist status that is against the law of Heaven''s will and to see this need Destiny Points is needed.]


    "Sigh! I have to say his status is amazing as a son of luck. Core transformation realm comes after Innate realm and he even has a special body."


    "But that level of technique is not easy to find in Wukang Kingdom, so how did he get it? Is it a strong person''s inheritance or legacy ? No wait what''s that treasure Soul Binding Ring, system can you tell me what that item and its use is?" Wang Chen was sure that it was something related to Yue Jang''s golden finger.


    [The Soul Binding Ring is a wondrous artifact that can store one''s soul within it, effectively acting as a sanctuary for the soul to thrive and nourish itself. Once a person binds their soul to the ring, they become its rightful owner, and the ring will respond only to their commands.]


    [One of the unique aspects of the Soul Binding Ring is that it doesn''t require a powerful cultivator to bond with it. This means that even those who have not yet cultivated a great deal of spiritual energy can still make use of its power. This makes it a sought-after treasure among those who are still learning the ways of cultivation and wish to protect their souls from harm.]


    [Soul Binding Ring is imbued with a unique essence that resonates with the soul of its owner. This essence strengthens the bond between the ring and its owner, enhancing the effectiveness of the ring''s ability to protect and nourish their soul.]


    "Overall this artifact can provide their owner soul nourishment if their soul is in a weak state or something," Wang Chen muttered to himself, glancing towards Yue Jang''s hand. As he did, he noticed a glimmer of light reflecting from an ordinary-looking ring.


    At first glance, Wang Chen thought it was just a normal piece of jewelry. But upon closer inspection, he could feel a strange energy emanating from the ring. It didn''t look like much, but something about it felt off.


    He focused his attention on the ring, and he could sense a strange energy emanating from it. "This must be the soul binding ring."


    "Let me guess, this is one of those stories where the protagonist stumbles upon a powerful artifact that contains a trapped soul. And as soon as the protagonist becomes the owner of the artifact, the soul wakes up and starts helping him in his journey. " Wang said, recalling the countless novels and comics he had read in his previous life. In numerous novels Wang Chen has read, the trope of a grandfather''s ring being a "golden finger" is often portrayed as overused and predictable.


    "System check the status of the soul in the ring" Wang Chen said, hoping his guess was correct.


    [Ding!]


    [Status]


    [ Name : Yideng


    Special Character : Protagonist Golden Finger


    Luck : Cyan


    Cultivation Realm : Martial King Realm( soul form power only )


    Treasure : None


    Talent : Royal Grade Cultivation Talent


    Technique : Sunfire Incineration Art( Profound Grade ), Flowing Water Stance( Noble Grade ),Thousand Needle Stabs(Profound Grade), Seven Star Palm(Royal Grade)


    Destiny: 800 Points needed to know.


    Chances : (1) Guiding Yue Jang, Yideng obtained soul pearls which can help his soul recover some of his power.


    (2)...¡­. ]


    "So my guess was right!" Wang Chen excitedly said out loud.


    "What the heck are you talking about, Wang Chen?" Yue Luang asked, clearly frustrated and still reeling from his recent failure to help his master become a hero. He didn''t appreciate Wang Chen''s interference and it showed in his tone.


    "You know what I''m talking about, Yue Luang," Wang Chen said, a hint of amusement in his voice. "You and Yue Jang are from the same family, yet you pretended as if you didn''t know each other. You planned to play the role of the villain, and then your master came and interfered to play the role of hero by saving the beauty." Wang Chen said as he glanced at the maid who had been weeping earlier was now staring at Yue Jang with disgust. She had been deceived by his false heroism, and now she felt nothing but contempt for him.


    Wang Chen noticed her reaction and couldn''t help but feel satisfied. ''Yes, that''s the look you should have toward the protagonist,'' he thought to himself, a smirk playing on his lips.


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 Chapter 27 Become My Personal Maid

    ?~Yue Jang pov~


    I was happy that my plan was going well but suddenly this guy appeared and he destroyed my plan just by simply stating facts as my mass headed servant revealed my identity accidentally.


    ''This man is abnormal'' I heard a voice in my head.


    "What do you mean by that master? He is just a Enlightment realm cultivator."I said to my master as we have a soul connection so we can talk easily with it.


    "How do I say this like he had a special body but I can''t find anything or detect anything special from him but at the same time I feel it''s dangerous" Yideng muttered.


    "What do you mean by that? What could be dangerous about him?" Yue Jang asked Yideng, his brows furrowed in confusion.


    "I''m not entirely sure," Yideng replied, his voice low and serious. "There''s something about him that just doesn''t add up. It''s like he''s hiding something, but I can''t quite put my finger on what it is."


    Yue Jang studied the man carefully, trying to find any clues that might explain Yideng''s unease, but he couldn''t detect anything out of the ordinary.


    "Do you think he''s a threat?" Yue Jang asked Yideng, his voice tense.


    "I don''t know, But we need to be careful." Yideng replied


    The more Yue Jang thought about it, the more he realized that Yideng might be right. The man seemed too calm, too collected for someone who was just an Enlightenment realm cultivator.


    "I will ask for more information about this Wang Chen from Yue Luang, since they seem to have some sort of history. By the way Master, what should I do about the maid ?" Yue Jang glanced at the maid and he could see that the maid was looking at him with disgust.


    "If your plan doesn''t work, then try tempting her with something she can''t resist. She''s just a mortal after all" Yideng sighed as he couldn''t understand his only disciple was quite lustful and didn''t focus much on cultivation and went to the brothel anytime he was free or picked a female disciple to satisfy his lust.


    ~Pov End~


    "Hey, why don''t you become my personal maid?" Yue Jang suggested it to the woman. "You''ll get a lot of perks, trust me."   Yue Jang said as he only thought that this time was the same as he was lustful for her body. And he was sure as his status is quite high  in the sect and a mortal will definitely not reject such high benefits.


    "No" Li Mei said without hesitation.


    " Let''s go huh ?" What did you just say ?" Yue Jang was taken aback as he didn''t even consider the maid rejecting him.


    "Do you know who I am ? I''m one of the core disciples in the sect " Yue Jang thought that this maid considered him as just an inner disciple.


    "I don''t care who you are," Li Mei retorted, her eyes flashing with defiance.


    Yue Jang felt a sudden pang of humiliation as Li Mei''s response echoed through the courtyard, causing a few passersby to snicker and stare in his direction. He felt like he had just been slapped in the face.


    ''Hehehe, You are really a lustful protagonist who prefers  thinking from their dick than using their own brain.'' Wang chuckled as he saw Yue Jang''s face turn red with embarrassment.


    ''Do you really think that she would be so easily swayed by the promise of a few benefits?'' Wang Chen scoffed as he watched Yue Jang''s failed attempt to convince her. ''She is a daughter of luck as well. She''s not going to sell herself out for some measly benefits, no matter how small or big  they are. Even though she''s just a mortal, she has her pride and dignity.''


    ''If it weren''t for my timely intervention, you might have succeeded in convincing her to become your personal maid.'' He let out a sigh of relief, knowing that he had arrived just in time. If he had been even a little later, the outcome could have been very different.


    ¡­.


    Li Mei was brought to the sect by the second elder after her entire village was destroyed, and she was the only survivor. Unfortunately, she lacked cultivation talent, which meant that she could only work as a servant. Despite her low status, she was a strikingly beautiful maid, which made her a target for many of the lustful men in the sect. However, since she was specifically brought by the second elder, no one dared to force themselves upon her.


    As Li Mei went about her daily chores, she could feel the leering stares of the men around her. But Li Mei despised the lecherous men who leered at her, and she couldn''t help but think of the bandits who had destroyed her village. They had been just like these men, driven by their own desires and lacking any sense of morality or decency. Li Mei knew all too well the destruction that could result from unchecked lust, and she refused to be a victim of it.


    She had witnessed firsthand the destruction that unchecked lust could cause when the bandits who destroyed her village raped her mother right in front of her. Li Mei could do nothing but hide in fear, and the memory of her mother''s brutal violation haunted her every day.


    And now she thought that Yue Jang came to save her but in the end it was another lustful man who just desired her body.


    ¡­.


    "And my master is giving me leave by making me sick," Li Mei said, shooting a resentful glance toward Wang Chen.


    "Why is she looking at me with resentment? And what''s with master? Wait, don''t tell me.¡­.."

 Chapter 28 Facing Consequences

    ?"And my master is giving me leave by making me sick," Li Mei said, shooting a resentful glance toward Wang Chen.


    ''Why is she looking at me with resentment? And what''s with the master? Wait, don''t tell me she is my maid'' Wang Chen''s expression became weird when he came to this conclusion.


    "Your master makes you sick and you still want to be with him?" Yue Jang said with confusion in his tone.


    He can''t understand as he was offering many benefits but this maid still wants to suffer under an inner disciple?


    Yue Luang came near Yue Jang and whispered something in his ear.


    "So he is your master!" Yue Jang now understood why this guy Wang Chen interfered and failed his plan.


    "So, you are my maid right ?" Wang said to Li Mei to confirm his guess.


    "..."


    "Yes" Li Mei said in a simple tone and bowed toward him.


    ¡­


    "Master help me get revenge on this guy as he beat me and even belittled you '''' Yue Luang said with a helpless tone.


    As thier plan for saving beauty in distress is failed and even got rejected by a maid who is just a mortal. As a loyal dog of Yue family he don''t want someone to humiliate his master.


    Yue Jang ponders Yue Luang''s demand for revenge and suddenly a realization hits him. "I can''t let this go," he mutters to himself.


    ''Wang Chen has overstepped his bounds by interfering in my affairs. It''s time to show him what happens when he crosses me.'' Now Yue Jang has a reason to pick a fight with Wang Chen, why would he waste such a golden chance.


    Yue Jang turns to Yue Luang, giving him a nod of assurance and transmitting a message through Qi. "Don''t worry, Yue Luang. I will make him pay for what he did and take your revenge. I will show him what happens when he messes with the people of Yue family."


    Yue Luang grins, feeling emboldened by his master''s words, whispered to Yue Jang. "Thank you, Master. With your help, we will surely triumph over this arrogant fool."


    "So you are Wang Chen ? We just played this little act to catch you and I just didn''t like the fact that you bullied your maid so that''s why I suggested to her that she would become my maid but it looks like she didn''t appreciate my kindness" Yue Jang said with a confident tone.


    "Huh? What nonsense are you blabbering?" Wang exclaimed, his eyes widening in surprise as he listened to Yue Jang''s accusations. He couldn''t believe the shamelessness of this so-called protagonist.


    It was just a while ago that he had been lusting over Li Mei''s body and now he was trying to pass it off as an act to catch Wang Chen? Really shameless protagonist.


    "I''m not talking nonsense. You bullied my family servant and belittled me," Yue Jang stated with a steely gaze. "You crossed a line and now you will face the consequences."


    I''m not talking nonsense," Wang Chen said.


    "I didn''t bully your family servant nor did I ever belittle you. Your servant came on his own to sn...Arrrghhh," But before he could finish his sentence, he felt a sudden and heavy oppression that seemed to come out of nowhere. It was like a mountain had just been placed on his back, and he could feel himself being crushed under its weight.


    Wang Chen fell to his knees, his head slamming into the ground as he groaned in pain.


    The onlookers, who had been casually passing by, stopped in their tracks and saw this and said, "Hey, what''s happening over there? Let''s go and take a look." They couldn''t resist the temptation of witnessing a good show


    As more people gathered, whispers started to spread through the crowd.


    One of them spoke up, "Hey, isn''t that Yue Jang over there? The core disciple and the grandson of the Great Elder"


    Someone exclaimed. "What could this man have done to anger him?" The disciples in the crowd looked on in awe.


    Knowing that Yue Jang''s cultivation level was much higher than theirs. "I don''t want to get involved in this," one whispered to his friend. "Me neither," the other replied. "Let''s just watch from the sidelines."


    As Yue Jang continued to apply pressure to Wang Chen, the onlookers started to blame him for the situation. "He must have done something to offend Yue Jang," one of them said.


    "Why else would he be taking such a punishment?" Another chimed in, "It''s his own fault for not knowing who he''s dealing with. You can''t just go around offending people like Yue Jang and expect to get away with it."


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    Wang Chen''s maid, who had been watching the scene from afar, could no longer bear to see her master suffer.


    Li Mei stepped forward and pleaded with Yue Jang, "Please, Master Yue, I beg of you to stop this. It''s all a misunderstanding. My master Wang Chen, didn''t mean to offend you."


    Yue Jang ignored Li Mei''s plea and turned to face Wang Chen with a cold expression. "You should bear the consequences of your actions, Wang Chen. You can''t just bully someone and think you can get away with it. Now, it''s time for you to face the consequences" he said sternly.


    "Dammit it aarrghhh" Wang Chen was seething with anger as he faced Yue Jang''s cold expression. He couldn''t help but curse himself for not taking into account the consequences of his actions. He had foolishly charged forward to destroy the Protagonist Yue Jang''s plan of saving the beauty in distress, thinking that he could handle the situation on his own.


    But now, he was paying the price for his rash decision.


    The devouring fetus in his body was doing its best to devour the pressure, but even with its help, Wang Chen still felt like he was being crushed by a mountain.


    As the pain continued to overwhelm him, Wang Chen couldn''t help but regret his actions. If only he had been more cautious and had thought things through before acting, he wouldn''t be in this predicament.


    "You''re the one bullying a weaker cultivator here, Yue Jang. Just because you couldn''t get what you wanted doesn''t mean you can take your frustration out on someone else" the voice said, directed towards Yue Jang. The onlookers turned to see who had spoken.

 Chapter 29 Villian Appearance

    ?"You''re the one bullying a weaker cultivator here, Yue Jang. Just because you couldn''t get what you wanted doesn''t mean you can take your frustration out on someone else," the voice said, directed towards Yue Jang. The onlookers turned to see who had spoken.


    "Huh?" Wang Chen suddenly felt the weight of the pressure lift off him as the voice of the person who spoke against Yue Jang reached his ears.


    "Huff, huff," Wang Chen caught his breath and then glanced in the direction of the voice.


    The young man who just spoke walked gracefully, his movements almost as fluid as water. He was dressed in a luxurious robe made of the finest silk, dyed in a deep, rich shade of blue. The fabric clung to his figure perfectly, accentuating his toned physique. His eyes were a deep, piercing blue, and his hair was neatly tied back in a simple yet elegant bun. As he walked, people couldn''t help but turn their heads to admire his presence, and some even whispered among themselves, wondering who he might be.


    One of the people who were guessing his identity spoke up, "Isn''t that Su Chen, the number two core disciple and grandson of the Second Elder?"


    As Su Chen made his way through the crowd, his followers trailed behind him like loyal servants. They were dressed in similar luxurious gray robes, with their hair styled in neat buns.


    Yue Jang''s face twisted into an angry scowl. "Stay out of this, Su Chen. It''s none of your business," he spat, his voice laced with venom.


    Su Chen simply raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Oh, but it is my business when someone is being bullied for no reason. I suggest you leave this poor cultivator alone before I make you regret it," he replied coolly, his voice dripping with confidence.


    Yue Jang turned to face Su Chen and said, "You think you can just come here and tell me what to do? You have no idea who you''re dealing with, Su Chen."


    Su Chen raised an eyebrow and replied calmly, "I know exactly who I''m dealing with. Someone who likes to bully weaker cultivators and throw his weight around."


    Yue Jang scowled but remained silent as Su Chen continued, "If you want to pick on someone, pick on someone your own size."


    Yue Jang was taken aback by Su Chen''s boldness, but before he could respond, Su Chen''s followers stepped forward, surrounding him.


    "You should be careful who you mess with, Yue Jang," said one of Su Chen''s followers, a burly man with a scar on his cheek.


    Yue Jang''s eyes flashed with anger as he looked at Su Chen and his followers. "You may have won this time, Su Chen, but don''t think for a second that I''m done with you,"


    Yue Jang glared at them, but then his gaze shifted to Wang Chen, who was still catching his breath. "You''re lucky today," he said to Wang Chen before turning and leaving with his lackey, Yue Luang, trailing behind him.


    As Yue Jang and Yue Luang walked away, the onlookers who had gathered to witness the confrontation between the two parties became disappointed. Many of them had been hoping for a more exciting outcome, perhaps even a full-blown fight.


    But with the tension diffused and the conflict resolved, there was no longer any reason to stay. Slowly, they began to disperse, each one disappointed that they had not gotten the spectacle they had hoped for.


    Su Chen''s followers approached Wang Chen, helping him to his feet.


    "Are you alright?" one of them asked.


    Wang Chen nodded gratefully. "Thank you," he said, looking up at Su Chen.


    Su Chen smiled and patted Wang Chen on the shoulder. "No need to thank me,"


    Su Chen stepped closer to Wang Chen, a thoughtful expression on his face. "I heard you defeated Yue Mingluan," he said. "I didn''t believe it at first, but when I investigated it, I found out that he went to the same place with his friend Ku Lei where you went to complete the mission. When Yue Mingluan returned, he was injured, and from the investigation, I found out that Ku Lei wasn''t with him. So, I guess he must have been killed by you."


    Wang Chen''s eyes widened in surprise at Su Chen''s words. He had not expected anyone to know about his fight with Yue Mingluan. "I had no choice but to defend myself," he said, feeling a little defensive.


    Su Chen nodded understandingly. "I understand," he said.


    "I actually wanted to meet you, to make friends with you. But I didn''t expect Yue Jang was already here, trying to bully you. I hope you''ll allow me to make amends for his behavior and become friends with me instead. After all, you can''t join their faction now."


    "Faction ?" Wang Chen asked in confusion.


    "Seems like you don''t know anything about the sect situation let me enlighten you"


    Su Chen continued, "Our sect is currently in a state of turmoil. Our sect leader is ill, and with no one to control the situation, someone needs to step forward to lead. The Great Elder and Second Elder both have different opinions on how to handle things, so they decided that whoever has more elders and more talented disciples in their faction will become the head of the sect."


    He paused for a moment before continuing, "That''s why there are now two factions in our sect, and we are all recruiting talented disciples to strengthen our factions. You''ve already offended Yue Jang, so you can''t join his faction. But if you don''t join any faction, they could target you again to bully you. That''s why I want to invite you to join my faction. We have many talented disciples, and we are confident that we can emerge as the stronger faction."


    He looked at Wang Chen, waiting for his response.


    "System show me his status!" Wang Chen said to system.


    [Ding! Consuming 250  Destiny Points  to view the status of villain ''Su Chen''.]


    "Villian?"


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 Chapter 30 Joining Hands With Villian

    ?"System show me his status!" Wang Chen said to the system.


    [Ding! Consuming 250 Destiny Points to view the status of villain ''Su Chen''.]


    ''He is villian ?'' Wang Chen exclaimed in surprise as he didn''t expect this good natured guy to be a villain.


    [ Status ]


    [ Name : Su Chen


    Special Identity : Villain


    Luck : Gray


    Cultivation Realm : Seventh stage Core Formation Realm


    Talent : Profound Grade Cultivation Talent


    Favorability : 20 (Friendly)


    Treasure : 150000 Low Grade Spirit stones, 10 Mid Grade Spirit stones, "Bloodthirsty Fang" Dagger(High Earth Grade), Storage Ring Level -1 (High Grade)


    Technique : Su Family Cultivation Technique (Profound Grade), Cloud-Cutting Dagger, Flowing Water Palm.


    Destiny : 800 Points needed to know


    Chances : 1000 Points to view chances ]


    "Even to view a villain''s status, I require Destiny Points? It appears that I will have to work harder and snatch more opportunities from now on," Wang Chen sighed heavily as he contemplated his lack of Destiny Points.


    "But, why is his cultivation level so high? And he possesses a treasure like a ''Storage Ring''? As far as I know, such rings are only found in the Canglian dynasty. In the entire Wukang Kingdom, people only have access to storage bags," Wang couldn''t help but think that villains aren''t poor at all.


    Wang Chen also noticed Su Chen''s Gray coloured luck, which meant something bad was gonna happen to Su Chen.


    And Wang Chen thought this would be the best opportunity to gain more trust from Su Chen and help him suppress the protagonist.


    As the saying goes, "an enemy''s enemy is a friend."


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    "Young Master Su, I''m happy to join your faction and help you with the best capability of mine" Wang Chen said as he cupped his hands.


    "Hahaha I''m happy to hear that and no need to call me Young master, you can call me brother Su" Su Chen didn''t know but he was getting a feeling that he can trust Wang Chen easily and felt more comfortable around him.


    "Then I won''t be polite anymore, Brother Su" Wang Chen said with a smile.


    "Great, I like that spirit, Wang Chen. Let''s work together to make our faction stronger and more prosperous," Su Chen replied with a grin.


    Wang Chen nodded eagerly. "Yes, brother Su. I''ll do my best to contribute and prove my worth to the faction."


    Su Chen smiled, feeling content with his new ally. "Good to hear. Rest up for today, Wang Chen. We''ll meet again soon and discuss our plans for the future."


    "Understood, brother Su. I''ll see you soon," Wang Chen replied, bowing respectfully as Su Chen left.


    Wang Chen also checked the status of the other followers before they left Su Chen and discovered something interesting.


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    Wang Chen noticed Li Mei standing not far away, looking at him with guilt. He walked over to her and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. "It''s alright, Li Mei. It''s not your fault."


    Li Mei didn''t say anything and just nodded at what Wang Chen said.


    Wang Chen led the way towards his cabin, with Li Mei trailing behind him. Despite his excitement about joining Su Chen''s faction, Wang Chen couldn''t help but notice Li Mei''s nervousness. She fidgeted with her clothes and kept her head down, as if she was afraid to look at him.


    Wang Chen wondered if she was still feeling guilty about what happened before.


    Li Mei didn''t say anything just following him.


    As they approached the cabin, Wang Chen opened the door and was hit by the nauseating smell again. He turned to look at Li Mei, who was standing a few steps behind him. She seemed to be struggling to keep her head down, as if she was afraid to meet his gaze and wasn''t speaking.


    She avoided his gaze at first, but then mustered up the courage to speak.


    "I''m sorry, Master Wang Chen. I should have cleaned your cabin, but I fell ill and was unable to do so." Li Mei said, bowing her head in shame.


    Wang Chen scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed for not realizing how difficult it would be for a mortal to clean the cabin. "Oh, I see. It''s alright, Li Mei. You don''t have to apologize. It was my fault for not thinking about it before,"


    Li Mei''s shoulders relaxed as she felt relieved that Wang Chen wasn''t angry with her. She smiled weakly and said, "Thank you for understanding, Master Wang Chen."


    Wang Chen smiled and replied, "No need to thank me, Li Mei. I understand it was tough for you. Please, have a seat and rest while I clean up the cabin. You look exhausted."


    Li Mei nodded gratefully and sat down on a nearby chair, feeling relieved that she didn''t have to clean up the mess. Wang Chen got to work cleaning up the cabin, making sure to rid it of the nauseous smell.


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    After cleaning up the cabin, Wang Chen went to Li Mei and said with a smile, "Li Mei, can you bring me a bath of water?"


    Li Mei, thinking that Wang Chen wanted to take a bath after cleaning up, quickly prepared a large bucket of hot water. But when she brought it to him, Wang Chen just smiled and said, "This water is not for me but for you"


    "Huh? What do you mean by it? I already took a bath and I didn''t even help in cleaning anything" Li Mei said with a confused expression on her face.


    "System show me Li Mei status" Wang said to system.


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 Chapter 31 Helping Li Mei

    ?"System show me Li Mei status" Wang said to system.


    [Ding! Are your memories short host? Did you forget, you are low on Destiny Points!]


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    Wang Chen became speechless as he didn''t expect that system would respond like this. But it''s also his fault forgetting what he needed most.


    "I''m sorry Master" Li Mei said with her head down.


    "Huh?" Wang Chen came to senses when he heard Li Mei''s voice.


    "Why are you saying sorry?" Wang Chen asked in confusion.


    "You didn''t respond and just stayed silent so I thought you were angry as I asked many questions," Li Mei said in a weak voice.


    Wang Chen now understood why Li Mei said sorry as he was asking the system to view her status and when he heard the system reply his expression turned weird and Li Mei misunderstood it and thought it was her fault.


    "No, I was thinking about something else," Wang Chen said as he took out a small porcelain bottle and gave it to Li Mei.


    Li Mei hesitated for a moment before taking the porcelain bottle in her hand. "What''s this?" she asked, examining the pill inside.


    "It''s a cleansing pill that can extract impurities out of your body and help you cultivate more easily," Wang explained.


    Li Mei''s smile faded. "Master, I appreciate your kindness, but I''m just a mortal. I don''t want to accept anything that could burden you or be of no use to me, and I don''t have any cultivation talent." she said, handing the bottle back to Wang Chen.


    ''Heck I would believe you, If a daughter of luck is mortal with that much luck then I must be a chicken!'' Wang said in his heart.


    "I understand your concern, Li Mei. But think about it this way - what if I''m not here someday and someone comes to bully you, just like today? This pill can help you become stronger and better equipped to defend yourself."


    Li Mei frowned and looked down at the porcelain bottle in her hand. "But master, I don''t have any cultivation talent. What use would this pill be to me?" she asked.


    Wang Chen shook his head. "It''s not just about cultivation talent, Li Mei. This pill can help strengthen your body and remove impurities. Besides, if someone comes to bully you, they may do so in my name, and I won''t always be able to come to your rescue. It''s important that you''re able to defend yourself."


    "Then master needed this pill the most as he was bullied more than me." Li Mei blurted out.


    Wang Chen became embarrassed hearing Li Mei reply and hurriedly changed the topic.


    "Let''s not talk about that anymore," Wang Chen said, trying to hide his embarrassment. "But Li Mei, you should still take this pill. I can help you consume it since you don''t have Qi in your body as a mortal. Sit down and let me show you."


    Li Mei hesitated for a moment, but eventually sat down on the bed. She watched as Wang Chen opened the porcelain bottle and took out a small pill. The pill was a bright white color, and it seemed to glow in the dim light of the cabin.


    "Take this pill and swallow it with water,"  Wang Chen said, holding out the pill to Li Mei.


    Li Mei took the pill from him and looked at it for a moment. She had never seen anything like it before.


    Li Mei obediently followed his instructions, and Wang Chen watched as she swallowed the pill with a gulp of water.


    Wang Chen couldn''t help but smile as he saw Li Mei swallow the pill. He knew that she was hesitant at first, but she eventually sat down and let him help her take the pill.


    Wang Chen watched closely as Li Mei consumed the pill, hoping that it would be effective in helping her cultivate. As she swallowed it, he could see a look of uncertainty on her face, but he assured her that everything would be alright. "Just relax and let the pill do its work,"


    It was none other than the fifth-order pill that he intercepted the opportunity to obtain from Yue Mingluan.


    Wang Chen had no use for the fifth-order pill because he had already used the eighth-order pill cleansing pill, which not only helped him cleanse his body but also strengthened his soul. He knew that taking this fifth-order cleansing pill wouldn''t provide him with many benefits. So he decided to give it to Li Mei and gain her favorability.


    As she closed her eyes and focused on the Qi circulating within her body, Wang Chen began to guide the flow of energy through her meridians. He knew that as a mortal, Li Mei did not have any Qi in her body, so he had to help her cultivate more efficiently. With his hands on her shoulders, he carefully directed the flow of Qi, ensuring that it flowed smoothly and without any blockages.


    Wang Chen could feel the impurities being expelled from Li Mei''s body as the pill began to work its magic. He could sense the difference in her energy and could see that she was becoming more attuned to the flow of Qi within her body. As he continued to guide her.


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    At the same time somewhere in the Red Lotus sect True disciple court area.


    "What? You were defeated by that  trash ?" Yue Jang said in disbelief.


    "Brother it''s not my fault his cultivation was high." Yue Mingluan said to his brother.


    "Don''t lie to me his Cultivation is the same as yours, 1st stage Enlightenment Realm." Yue Jang said as he checked cultivation of Wang Chen when he suppressed him.


    "Brother, how could I lose if his cultivation realm was the same as mine?" Yue Mingluan refuted.


    Yue Jang didn''t say anything but inside he was thinking that he didn''t expect someone to defeat his brother who is also a cultivation genius.


    He remembered that his master said Wang Chen is abnormal.


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 Chapter 32 Taking True Disciple Assessment Test

    ?Five days had passed since Wang Chen had helped Li Mei to absorb the fifth order cleansing pill.


    Wang Chen was amazed to see the rapid rise in her cultivation, and it appeared that she didn''t have any bottleneck.


    The pill had done wonders for her body and mind.


    As the process finished, Li Mei slowly opened her eyes and was shocked to see that she was covered in a sticky black liquid. The same putrid smell that she had encountered a few days ago while cleaning Wang Chen''s cabin filled her nostrils.


    But this time, she didn''t pass out and could sense that her mind was becoming clearer.


    She also felt lighter and more comfortable.


    Suddenly, she moved her eyes and saw Wang Chen sitting behind her. His clothes were drenched in the same disgusting black liquid, and he looked exhausted. Li Mei became extremely embarrassed, realizing that Wang Chen had helped her through the process without any concern for himself.


    Without a word, she quickly stood up and ran out of the cabin, feeling embarrassed about her own state. As she ran, she could feel her heart pounding in her chest and her face flushing with embarrassment. "How could I be so selfish?" she thought to herself. " I didn''t even thank him properly."


    Li Mei realized how foolish she had been to run away without properly thanking Wang Chen.


    Li Mei knew that whatever pill Wang Chen had given her was likely precious and not easy to obtain.


    Even more so for a mortal like her who had little access to such resources. but the fact that it had helped her cultivate so quickly was evidence of its potency. She realized that she needed to face him and show her gratitude.


    Despite knowing this, she still couldn''t help but feel guilty for running away without properly thanking Wang Chen.


    As she walked back to his cabin, her heart raced with nervousness. She rehearsed in her mind what she would say to him, hoping that he would forgive her for her rudeness.


    As she walked in, she saw Wang Chen was removing his clothes and preparing to take a bath which she had prepared a few days ago. She couldn''t help but stare at his flawless upper body and handsome face, feeling her cheeks flush with embarrassment.


    Suddenly, she realized she had been glaring at him for quite some time, and Wang Chen noticed it too. She quickly averted her gaze and looked down.


    After a moment of silence, Li Mei finally spoke, "Thank you, master," she said with a serious determination in her eyes. "I know that the pill you gave me is precious, and I am grateful for your kindness. I promise to repay you in any way that I can."


    Wang Chen smiled at her words and replied, "I am looking forward to it."


    Li Mei felt relieved that he wasn''t angry with her, and was grateful for his understanding.


    Then he added with a teasing smile on his face, "Do you want to watch me take a bath?"


    Hearing this Li Mei''s face heated up again, and she turned bright red. She knew that Wang Chen was just joking, but the thought of watching him take a bath was too embarrassing for her.


    Without a word, she turned around and ran out of the cabin, her heart pounding in her chest. As she ran, she couldn''t help but feel a mix of emotions. On one hand, she was ashamed of her behaviour, but on the other hand, she was grateful to Wang Chen for his kindness and generosity. She knew that she needed to work hard to repay him.


    On the other hand, Wang Chen couldn''t help but laugh at Li Mei''s embarrassment. He found it endearing how flustered she was, and his heart swelled with affection for her.


    As much as he wanted to pinch her cheeks and tease her more, he knew he had to control himself. He didn''t want to ruin all the progress he had made in gaining her favorability.


    Wang Chen took his time in the bath, feeling the warm water wash away his fatigue and tension. As he soaked, he contemplated his future plans.


    After done with the bath he changed into a new set of clothes.


    Wang Chen murmured to himself as he dried his hair, "I have joined a faction with a strong leader in the sect, and his authority will be my key to success. With his support, I won''t have to hide my strength anymore. In fact, if I stand out more, I can gain more authority in the faction and move freely in the sect. This will also help me stand against the protagonist who is gaining more power every day." He adjusted his clothes and looked in the mirror, his eyes filled with determination.


    With the security of the faction behind him, Wang Chen felt more confident in standing out and showing his true abilities. He knew that having more authority would mean more freedom to move around the sect and access to more resources, giving him an edge in the competition for power.


    With this thought in his mind he moved toward Minguan hall where he would take the true disciple test.


    As he approached the hall, he could see other cultivators gathered around, some with nervous expressions on their faces, others with looks of confidence and determination.


    Wang Chen scanned the room, looking for the person in charge of the test. He spotted an elder sitting at a desk in the corner who was none other than Elder Quin, who had taken his inner assessment test. Wang made his way toward him.


    "Elder Quin, I''m here to take the True Disciple assessment test," Wang said as he cupped his hands.


    Hearing Wang Chen''s voice, Elder Quin opened his eyes and looked toward Wang Chen in surprise. He took a long look at him and said, "It seems like those rumors about you were true."


    "What rumors ?" Wang Chen asked in confusion.


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 Chapter 33 Becoming An True Disciple

    ?"It seems like those rumors about you were true."


    "What rumors ?" Wang Chen asked in confusion.


    "You don''t know?" Elder Quin observed Wang Chen''s response and confirmed that he seemed unaware of the rumors circulating about him.


    "Everyone in the sect knows that you defeated the Yue Jang''s brother Yue Mingluan and as well you were personally invited by the Su Chen." Elder Quin explained as it was the hot news in the sect.


    Wang Chen was taken aback by Elder Quin''s words. He had no idea that the news of him defeating Yue Mingluan and joining Su Chen''s faction really spread like a wildfire.


    "Word travels fast in the sect, especially when it comes to feats like yours. It''s not every day that an unknown cultivator like you can defeat someone as talented as Yue Mingluan and catch the eye of Su Chen."


    "I see," Wang Chen replied, "Thank you for informing me, Elder Quin. I will be sure to keep a low profile from now on."


    And Wang Chen was sure that it was done by Su Chen as he was the one who knows about it after investigation and he will spread this news to make it like his faction has strong members in it who can defeat Yue Mingluan as he was also considered a genius in the sect.


    If Wang Chen hasn''t intercepted Yue Mingluan''s chances then he would have likely become an Innate realm cultivator which is considered a strong disciple in the Red Lotus sect.


    Wang Chen''s thoughts raced as he considered the possible motives behind Su Chen''s invitation. Perhaps he was being tested not only for his skill, but also for his loyalty and ability to handle pressure.


    As Wang Chen became more famous, more people would be drawn to his faction, but this would also provoke the other faction to try to prove their own strength.


    He knew that Yue Jang''s faction wouldn''t sit idly by and do nothing. They might even send a strong cultivator on Wang Chen''s level to defeat him and prove that they have stronger geniuses than Wang Chen and his faction.


    This was a common tactic in the sect, as people tended to join factions that had more talented cultivators. As a faction became stronger, it would overtake the weaker faction, and this would lead to more resources and opportunities.


    With only two factions in the Red Lotus Sect, the competition between them was intense, and every victory or defeat could make a significant impact on the power balance.


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    Elder Quin checked Wang Chen''s cultivation level.


    "Ah, I see you''re at the 1st Enlightment realm," Elder Quin remarked. "That means you''re eligible to take the test. Follow me."


    After Elder Quin confirmed Wang Chen''s identity, he took him to a secluded area of the hall to take the true disciple assessment test. As they walked, Elder Quin gave Wang Chen some advice.


    Elder Quin led Wang Chen to a corner of the room where a group of examiners were waiting. "This is the testing board," Elder Quin explained. "Each of these examiners will test you in a different aspect of cultivation. You''ll be given a score for each test, and your overall score will determine whether you''re eligible to become a true disciple of the sect."


    The true disciple assessment test was a comprehensive evaluation of a cultivator''s skills and potential. It was designed to test a cultivator''s knowledge of cultivation, their ability to control their spiritual energy, their combat skills, and their overall potential for growth.


    The test was divided into several sections, each designed to evaluate a different aspect of a cultivator''s abilities. The first section was a written exam that tested a cultivator''s knowledge of cultivation theory and techniques.


    Wang Chen''s confidence was high as he had spent a significant amount of time studying the theory of cultivation and techniques.


    He was able to complete the written exam with ease, and his attention now shifted to the next section, the practical test of spiritual energy control.


    The second section was a demonstration of spiritual energy control, where cultivators were required to display their ability to manipulate their spiritual energy in a variety of ways.


    Wang Chen closed his eyes and took a deep breath to concentrate his mind. With his focus honed, he began to channel his spiritual energy, expertly manipulating it into a serpent-like shape that coiled around his arms. Elder Quin watched in awe as Wang Chen''s control over his spiritual energy seemed effortless.


    "Impressive," Elder Quin exclaimed. "You have a natural talent for spiritual energy control. It''s not often that we come across a disciple with such mastery over their spiritual energy."


    Wang Chen smiled, pleased with his performance. "Thank you, Elder Quin. I have been working hard to hone my skills," he said.


    But in his heart, he couldn''t help but sneer. ''Little do they know, with the help of my Devouring Corrupted Divine Body, I can control any type of spiritual energy without even concentrating'' he thought to himself.


    However, he kept up his humble facade and maintained a respectful demeanor towards Elder Quin.


    Elder Quin nodded approvingly. "It shows. You have passed the second section of the test with flying colors."


    After Wang Chen''s impressive display of spiritual energy control, he moved on to the third section of the test, which was a combat simulation.


    Here, cultivators were matched against each other to test their combat skills and the ability to apply their cultivation techniques in combat situations.


    Wang Chen''s opponent was a skilled fighter and the battle between the two was intense, with both exchanging powerful blows and techniques.


    However, Wang Chen''s quick reflexes and sharp instincts proved to be an advantage as he dodged his opponent''s attacks with ease and countered with precision. The fight ended with Wang Chen as the victor, impressing both Elder Quin and the other disciples who were watching the test.


    After the combat test was over, Wang Chen was exhausted but elated. He knew he had performed well in all the sections of the test.


    The final section was an evaluation of potential, where cultivators were assessed based on their overall aptitude and potential for growth.


    Finally, Elder Quin said, "Congratulations, Wang Chen, you have passed the True Disciple Assessment Test with flying colors. You are now an official True Disciple of the Red Lotus Sect."

 Chapter 34 Yue Mingluan Got His Previous Opportunity

    ?Passing the true disciple assessment test was a significant milestone for any cultivator, as it marked the beginning of their journey to become a true disciple of the Red Lotus Sect.


    Those who passed the test would be granted access to the Sect''s most advanced cultivation techniques and resources, as well as be eligible for higher positions within the Sect''s hierarchy.


    Wang Chen couldn''t contain his excitement and gratitude towards Elder Quin. "Thank you so much, Elder Quin. I am honored to be a part of the Red Lotus Sect and I will strive to live up to the Sect''s expectations."


    "Good," Elder Quin said approvingly.


    "Now come with me I will give you the True Disciple Jade Token. You could also go to the library and choose another technique and you can give this token to management staff. They will arrange a courtyard for you there." Elder Quin said as he gave a new Jade Token to Wang Chen and informed him about some other details.


    Wang Chen left from there after he got the token and planned to choose a new Technique so he went towards the library.


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    Just as Wang Chen entered the library he saw an old man who was sitting on the chair as his eyes closed.


    It was none other than the Guardian elder Wang Chen met when he intercepted Yue Mingluan''s opportunity for the first time.


    "Elder¡­" Wang Chen began to speak, but he was interrupted by a familiar voice.


    "What are you doing here, you bastard?" Yue Mingluan said as he approached Wang Chen.


    The Guardian Elder suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards Yue Mingluan, saying out loud, "Why are you shouting here? Don''t you know it''s a library?"


    ''You''re the one who is shouting out loud,'' Just like before both Yue Mingluan and Wang Chen thought simultaneously in their hearts.


    "You brat, why didn''t you come to submit the cultivation Technique in time that was given." Guardian Elder questioned as he saw Wang Chen.


    "Elder, I was planning to, but I went on a mission and it took more time to complete," Wang Chen said in a polite tone.


    "You will have to pay a fine of 3000 low-grade spirit stones for not submitting the cultivation technique in time!" Guardian Elder said.


    Wang Chen took out a small bag and handed it to the Guardian Elder.


    "Huh?" The Elder opened the bag and was surprised to find that it contained double the amount of spirit stones he had asked for.


    "Do you plan to buy a technique? The techniques in the library are not for sale," the Guardian Elder said, noticing the amount of spirit stones in the bag.


    "No, no, Elder. This is for next time if I am late to submit the cultivation technique," Wang Chen said as he took out a book from his storage bag and handed it to the Guardian Elder.


    "What do you mean by this?" the Guardian Elder asked, becoming confused.


    "I''m here to choose a Cultivation Technique," Wang Chen replied, handing over the True Disciple Jade Token.


    "Huh?" The Guardian Elder took the token and injected a trace of Qi, finding it to be authentic.


    He was surprised because he knew it had not yet been a month since Wang had selected his cultivation technique as an inner disciple, and now he had already become a True Disciple.


    "Looks like you got some nice opportunities during your mission," the Guardian Elder said, coming to this conclusion as he knew that even though Wang Chen was a genius in Cultivation, he couldn''t progress this fast without any good resources.


    "Yes, Elder, I got some nice opportunities during my journey on the mission," Wang Chen said with a smile, glancing at Yue Mingluan.


    Yue Mingluan also noticed Wang Chen''s gaze, but he didn''t say anything and instead glanced at the book that Wang Chen had given to the Guardian Elder.


    Having investigated Wang Chen''s background, Yue Mingluan knew that Wang Chen was considered a trash, and he couldn''t understand how Wang Chen could suddenly rise to power. He assumed that there must be some treasure or powerful technique involved.


    However, Yue Mingluan did not get any treasure and was injured while trying to steal from Wang Chen on Ku Jing mountain.


    But now that he saw the technique which had previously attracted him strongly and was telling him that it was suitable for him, how could he just stand still and do nothing?


    "Elder, I''m here to select a Cultivation Technique as well," Yue Mingluan said as he handed over his True Disciple Jade Token.


    The Elder checked the token''s authenticity by injecting a bit of his Qi.


    "Hmm, you both can go to the third floor and select any technique you want there," the Guardian Elder said with a smile, happy that his sect had gained some talented young disciples.


    "Ah, but I have already chosen my cultivation technique," Yue Mingluan said.


    "You haven''t even gone to the library yet?" the Guardian Elder questioned.


    "I want that technique," Yue Mingluan said, pointing to the technique that Wang Chen had just given to the Guardian Elder.


    "Do you really want this technique that much? There are many better techniques on the third floor, and this technique is not of high grade," the Guardian Elder tried to persuade Yue Mingluan.


    "No, I want this technique," Yue Mingluan said, adamant that this technique had helped Wang Chen''s cultivation grow and he wanted to learn more about it.


    "Sigh! Young people these days have such weird choices," Guardian Elder said, trying to persuade Yue Mingluan, but ultimately, it was his choice which technique he wanted to cultivate.


    The Guardian Elder registered the technique and gave it to Yue Mingluan.


    "Hmph," Yue Mingluan gave a smug look to Wang Chen as he left the library.


    ''Hahaha, what an idiot. I want to see your face after you finish mastering this technique,'' Wang Chen laughed to himself as he saw Yue Mingluan giving him a smug look. He wanted to see if that look would remain after Yue Mingluan had practiced the technique.

 Chapter 35 Gaining Favorability Is Easy

    ?"You can now go to the third floor and find a suitable Cultivation Technique. Remember that they are difficult to understand, so choose what you can handle yourself or you will be stopped at a bottleneck."


    "Thank you, Elder, for your kind advice. I will keep this in mind," Wang Chen replied with a polite tone.


    Elder Guardian nodded in acknowledgement and returned to his seat, closing his eyes once again.


    After receiving the advice from Elder Guardian, Wang Chen made his way to the third floor of the library. As he climbed up the stairs, he felt a sense of anticipation building inside him.


    He knew that the cultivation techniques on the third floor were more advanced and powerful than the ones on the lower floors.


    He also pondered that there would be many disciples on the third floor searching for a good technique, and he could possibly intercept their opportunity.


    However, to his disappointment, there was no one present there other than himself.


    "Looks like I won''t be able to get Destiny Points today." Wang Chen muttered to himself with a hint of disappointment.


    Wang Chen walked around the vast room filled with countless shelves of scrolls, each containing unique cultivation techniques.


    "Where do I even begin?" he muttered to himself.


    As he browsed through the endless rows of scrolls and books, he recalled that he had already mastered a movement technique. "I need to find an offensive technique to complement my speed and make a deadly combination," he thought to himself.


    With each scroll he examined, Wang Chen grew more and more conflicted. There were so many options, each promising great power, but he knew he had to choose carefully. He couldn''t afford to make the wrong decision and waste valuable time and resources.


    Finally, after hours of searching and contemplation, Wang Chen found what he was looking for - a sword art that focused on speed and agility, which would work perfectly with his existing movement technique.


    With the sword art in hand, Wang Chen went to Elder Guardian to register his new cultivation techniques.


    "I have chosen this sworn sword art as my offensive technique," Wang Chen informed the elder.


    The Elder Guardian nodded approvingly and began the registration process. After it was done, Wang Chen made his way back to his cabin.


    As he entered, he saw that Li Mei, the maid servant, was busy cleaning the place.


    "You don''t need to clean this cabin anymore," he said with a smile as he approached her.


    Li Mei turned to face him and replied, "It''s alright, Master Wang Chen. Now that I have become a Cultivator, I can handle that black liquid disgusting smell without losing consciousness."


    "You don''t need to come in this cabin anymore," Wang Chen said.


    "But why?" Li Mei asked, looking at Wang Chen with confusion written on her face. She couldn''t understand why Wang Chen was asking her to stop cleaning his cabin.


    Wang Chen took a deep breath and explained, "I''ve become a True disciple now, Li Mei. And with that, I''ll be moving to the higher court. I''ll no longer be staying in this cabin."


    Li Mei became happy hearing this. "Congratulations, Master, for your promotion to True disciple," she said.


    But then she realised that Wang Chen was moving from the Inner disciple court, and she was just an Inner disciple maid servant who wouldn''t be able to go with him and became sad.


    Wang Chen noticed the sadness in Li Mei''s eyes and realized that she had misunderstood the situation. "Li Mei, what''s wrong?" he asked.


    "Nothing," she said, forcing a smile. "I''m just happy for you, Master."


    But Wang Chen could tell that something was bothering her. "You don''t seem very happy," he said gently.


    "I am happy for you," Li Mei insisted, but then her voice trailed off. "It''s just that... I thought you were moving to the True disciple court, and I''m just a maid servant. I won''t be able to go with you."


    Wang Chen''s heart sank at the realization that Li Mei was feeling left behind. "Oh, Li Mei," he said softly, "I''m sorry. I should have explained better. As a True disciple, I can choose any servant I want to serve me, regardless of their rank. And I want you to come with me."


    Li Mei''s face lit up with joy at the news. "Really?" she asked, disbelief written all over her face.


    "Of course," Wang Chen said, smiling.


    ''How could I let you go away after knowing you are a daughter of luck.'' Wang Chen added in his heart.


    Tears of joy welled up in Li Mei''s eyes, and she threw her arms around Wang Chen. "Thank you, Master," she whispered. "I won''t let you down."


    ''Raising Favorability of her towards me now is easy but it will not be easy in future.'' Wang thought to himself as he patted Li Mei''s head.


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    Wang Chen walked towards the Deacon Pavilion, which was located in the center of the True Disciple Court.


    As he entered the hall, he saw many servants coming in and out, then he approached the Deacon and said, "Excuse me, Deacon Elder. I am Wang Chen, a new True Disciple. Can you assign me a cabin?"


    The Deacon nodded and asked for his name and details. After verifying his identity, the Deacon assigned him a cabin number.


    Wang Chen then proceeded to his cabin, which was located in a quiet corner of the True Disciple Court. As he opened the door, he was amazed to see the size of the cabin. It was almost five times bigger than his previous cabin in the Inner Disciple Court. The room was also filled with a much denser spiritual energy, which made him feel invigorated.


    He walked towards the window and looked outside. The view was breathtaking. He could see a large courtyard in front of his cabin, which was specifically designed for practicing techniques and training. He could already feel the powerful Qi emanating from the courtyard.


    As he turned around, he saw Li Mei standing at the door, looking inside the room with awe. "Li Mei, come in," he said.


    Li Mei stepped into the room and looked around. She was surprised by the size of the cabin and the density of the spiritual energy. "Wow, this is amazing,"


    Wang Chen smiled and said, "Yes, it is. And there''s more. The spiritual energy here is much denser than in the Inner disciple court. You''ll be able to cultivate here and make faster progress."


    Li Mei''s eyes widened in surprise. "Really? But I don''t have good cultivation talent. Will it still work for me?"


    Wang Chen nodded. "Of course. With this much denser Qi, even a person with mediocre cultivation talent can make significant progress. Don''t worry, I''ll help you."


    Li Mei was moved by Wang Chen''s kindness. "Thank you, Master. I won''t disappoint you," she said with determination.


    Wang Chen smiled and patted her shoulder, "I know you will do your best."


    After Li Mei left to start her cultivation, Wang Chen walked towards the courtyard and found a suitable spot to sit down. He took out a book from his storage bag and said to himself, "It''s time to practice Celestial Thief Technique."


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 Chapter 36 Real Celestial Thief Technique

    ?After bidding farewell to Li Mei, Wang Chen moved to the courtyard to practice Celestial Thief Technique. "It''s time to get serious," he muttered to himself as he opened the book and began to concentrate on the technique.


    As he progressed in his mastery, he found that he could completely manipulate any type of energy form with the help of his devouring corrupted divine body. "This technique is getting easier by the day," he said to himself.


    "I can manipulate any type of energy form with the help of my devouring corrupted divine body. It''s easy to hide my breath and Cultivation realm too with the help of this Celestial Thief Technique."


    "But is this the only use? and why did it become Yue Jang''s one of his main opportunities if he only needed to hide his breath and Cultivation realm? I''m sure the soul of grandpa in the soul-binding can help him in both hiding his Cultivation realm and breath as well."


    Wang Chen flipped through the book again, searching for any clues he might have missed. But got disappointed as he found nothing.


    As Wang Chen thought he had mastered the technique, he accidentally injected a little bit of his new Celestial Thief Qi and suddenly, the book started to move its pages and glowed in a dark colour.


    Wang Chen was surprised as he saw the book moving its pages and glowing in a dark color. "What''s happening?" he wondered aloud.


    Suddenly, more blurry words appeared, and there was also a black drop that was giving him an ominous aura. He could feel a resonance with his body as the blood entered into his abdomen so fast that he couldn''t react.


    "What is this?" he exclaimed, startled by the sudden turn of events. "Why is the book glowing and why am I feeling this resonance?"


    "Ah, not again," As he felt the drop entering his body, he gnashed his teeth, remembering the pain he felt the last time he absorbed a drop of blood. "This is going to hurt, isn''t it?" he thought to himself.


    But to his surprise, the pain he was expecting didn''t come. Instead, he felt like something that was incomplete from him slowly became complete.


    "System, what''s happening? What was that? Did I just gain something?" he asked, hoping for some kind of response. However, there was no answer from the system.


    As the dark blood drop entered Wang Chen''s abdomen, it immediately began to fuse with his body, causing a reaction that spread throughout his entire being.


    He could feel the energy coursing through his veins, and his senses become heightened and Wang Chen''s Qi, which had already been powerful, began to surge even stronger.


    It was now denser and more potent than ever before. He could feel the energy radiating from his body, and he knew that he had taken a significant step forward in his cultivation.


    His foundation, too, had become stronger. It was as if he had been given a boost of energy that had fortified his entire being. His body felt more resilient, and his mind was sharper.


    It was as if a veil had been lifted, and he could perceive the world in a way he never had before.


    He could feel his spiritual energy growing stronger with each passing moment, and he knew that he was on the cusp of a breakthrough.


    As he basked in the afterglow of the experience, Wang Chen realized that this could be the great opportunity of Yue Jang, as Wang Chen had gained so many Destiny points from intercepting this opportunity.


    Excited about his progress, he injected his Celestial Thief Qi into the book again. Suddenly, the blurry words became clearer, and he could now understand them. "What''s happening?" he wondered aloud.


    [Ding! Congratulations host on unlocking the true Celestial Thief Technique.]


    Wang Chen was overjoyed. "Yes, finally!" he exclaimed. "I can''t wait to see what this technique can really do."


    He began to practice the real Celestial Thief Technique with renewed vigor.


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    At the same time, in a particular True Disciple cabin, a young man sat holding a Cultivation Technique in his hand, a smile on his face.


    "Hahaha, finally, I''ve got this Technique. Wang Chen, soon I will catch up to you and then make you cripple," Yue Mingluan laughed to himself.


    He eagerly opened the book and began to carefully study it. However, after a few minutes, a strange expression crossed Yue Mingluan''s face, and he muttered under his breath, "Did Wang Chen become a eunuch after practicing this Technique?"


    Confused by what he was reading, Yue Mingluan continued to study the technique until he stumbled upon a section that outlined the sacrifices required to achieve great power. After thinking for a while, he made a decision, muttering to himself, "Great power comes with great sacrifices."


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    Suddenly, two tears streamed down Yue Mingluan''s face as he gazed at his lower body. He noticed bloodstains near his thigh, and it seemed like blood flowed from his private area.


    "N-Now it''s time to practice the technique," Yue Mingluan said, his voice quivering slightly as he struggled to maintain his composure.


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    Yue Jang sat in a dimly lit cave on a secluded mountain, his eyes fixed on the hooded figure standing before him. "Here," he said, handing the hooded figure a small package. "Take this and remember to do it well. Don''t let yourself get caught."


    The hooded figure nodded in understanding. "Don''t worry, Master," he said in a low voice. "I will fulfill your mission."


    Yue Jang watched as the figure turned and left the cave, disappearing into the darkness. He grinned to himself and said, "Once that pesky thorn is gone, ain''t nobody gonna be able to stop me." He chuckled, relishing the thought of his impending success.


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 Chapter 37 Pheonix Empress

    ?Half a month Later,


    Wang Chen sat in his meditation chamber, focusing his mind and channeling his Qi through his meridians.


    As he meditated, he felt a familiar energy surge within him, and he knew that he was on the verge of a breakthrough.


    Suddenly, there was a loud crackling sound, and Wang Chen''s body was surrounded by a blinding light.


    His aura expanded rapidly, and he felt his Cultivation realm grow from the sixth stage Enlightenment Realm. But as he opened his eyes, he realized that he had broken through not one, but three minor realms directly.


    However, Wang Chen wasn''t surprised by his breakthrough. Instead, he was disappointed.


    Wang Chen let out a deep sigh and muttered to himself, "This is getting more difficult every time. The devouring Essence fetus is getting stronger, and it''s becoming harder to balance its hunger with my Cultivation progress."


    Ever since he obtained the devouring corrupted divine body, his Cultivation speed had increased dramatically, but the devouring Essence fetus also absorbed more spiritual energy from him.


    As a result, he couldn''t get the desired result, and it felt like he was putting in twice the effort for half the result.


    Although he had broken through to the 9th stage Enlightenment Realm from the 6th stage, he knew that he had to find a way to balance the devouring Essence fetus''s hunger and his own Cultivation progress.


    Suddenly, there was a knock on the door of his meditation chamber. Wang Chen''s disciple, Li Mei, entered and exclaimed, "Master, what happened? I heard a loud noise, and your aura is different now."


    Wang Chen smiled wryly and said, "I broke through to the 9th stage Enlightenment Realm, but it''s not as satisfying as I hoped it would be."


    Li Mei looked confused and asked, "Why not? Isn''t breaking through to a higher realm always a good thing?"


    "Yes, but my Cultivation progress has been different lately. It''s like I''m putting in more effort but getting fewer results." Wang Chen explained.


    Li Mei listened intently to Wang Chen''s explanation, her expression concerned. "I see. Is there anything I can do to help, master?" she asked.


    Wang Chen shook his head and said, "No, it''s something I have to figure out myself. But thank you for your concern, Li Mei."


    He continued "By the way, you have broken through to the foundation building realm already."


    "Actually, master, the same lady came to me again in a dream. I couldn''t see her face, but I could hear her voice. She told me what to do, and when I woke up today, I was already at the foundation building realm." Li Mei explained with a serious expression.


    It was not the first time that she had experienced this type of dream. As she became a Cultivator, she would occasionally have these dreams at night. At first, she thought they were nothing, but when the same dream came again, she began to feel like a ghost was haunting her at night. But as she had the dream again, she decided to follow the lady''s instructions and do what she was told. To her surprise, she found that every time she woke up, her Cultivation had increased a bit.


    ''Let''s see her status,'' Wang Chen said. He had not only been Cultivating these past few days, but he had also been going to crowded places where he could find more people and intercept their opportunities.


    Wang Chen had intercepted many opportunities, but some of them were not useful to him, so he gave them to Li Mei to gain her favorability.


    He had already accumulated over one third of Destiny Points that he lost to save his life.


    "System show me Li Mei status," Wang Chen said.


    [Ding! Consuming 500 Destiny Points to view status of Li Mei]


    [Status]


    [Name : Li Mei


    Special status : Daughter of Luck


    Luck : Golden Level


    Cultivation : First Stage Foundation building Realm


    Talent : Mid Level Grade Cultivation Talent.


    Favorability : 60


    Special body : Phoenix Empress body(Not awakened yet)


    Treasure : None


    Technique : Phoenix Nirvana Sutra (Gained only a part of it)


    Destiny : 2000 Destiny Points needed to know


    Chances : 1000 Destiny Points needed to check. ]


    ''Hmm, so she is a pheonix empress.


    Looks like she hasn''t awakened her body and didn''t get the complete inheritance yet.'' Wang thought to himself as he didn''t find it surprising.


    As Wang Chen had read numerous novels, he knew that protagonists always attracted conflict in the story. So, he was certain that there would be a plot in which some famous young master would come and develop feelings for the heroine. Eventually, the protagonist would have to try to save her, and he would be hunted down by the young master''s family.


    When the protagonist became strong enough, he would destroy the entire family and finally meet the heroine.


    But as he considered this potential plot, he realized that it was too much of a hassle. He just wanted to live a life of relaxation, and if he had to become a villain for it, Wang Chen didn''t mind.


    ''Ah, speaking of villains, I remember it should be around this time. Seems like I should go ahead of him and make some preparations for my plans,'' Wang Chen thought as he stood up.


    "Don''t worry, Li Mei. It should be something good that you are receiving," Wang Chen reassured her.


    Li Mei nodded, her expression still uncertain. "I hope so, Master."


    Wang Chen patted her shoulder reassuringly. "Don''t worry too much about it. Just focus on your cultivation and trust in the process. I have a feeling that something great awaits you."


    Li Mei smiled gratefully at him. "Thank you, Master. I will do my best."


    As Wang Chen prepared to leave, Li Mei hesitated for a moment before speaking up. "Master, may I ask where you are going?"


    Wang Chen paused, turning back to face her. "I''m going to make some preparations for a plan. You don''t need to worry about it."


    Li Mei''s brow furrowed slightly. "A plan? What kind of plan?"


    Wang Chen grinned, enjoying the mystery of it all. "Oh, just a little something to stir up some trouble. Don''t worry about it, Li Mei. You just focus on your cultivation and leave the rest to me."


    With that, he turned and strode out of the room, leaving Li Mei to wonder just what kind of trouble her master was getting himself into.


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 Chapter 38 You Are A Great Actor

    ?As Wang Chen ascended the mountain, he couldn''t help but marvel at the breath-taking scenery around him.


    The mountain was shrouded in a thick mist that made it seem mystical and otherworldly. The trees and plants were lush and green, and the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers.


    As he walked further up the mountain, Wang Chen muttered to himself, "This mountain''s Qi is so dense. No wonder it''s the perfect place for cultivators to train and advance their skills." He took a deep breath and felt the Qi entering his body, invigorating his spirit.


    The mountain on which Wang Chen stood belonged to none other than Su Chen,


    As a core disciple, Su Chen was granted an entire mountain as his cabin.


    The vast mountain was more than just a simple cabin; it was a symbol of Su Chen''s status in the sect.


    It was said that only the most talented and promising disciples could even dream of obtaining a mountain as their own, let alone have it surrounded by Qi like a mist.


    The status of a core disciple was akin to that of an elder in the sect, and some of the elders held on to their prestigious status as core disciples even after decades of service.


    To become a core disciple, one had to have achieved the realm of core transformation in cultivation, a feat that was not easily accomplished.


    ''Let''s hope all goes according to the plan.'' Wang Chen thought as he approached the entrance of the cave, feeling a sense of nervous anticipation.


    As he stood there, a voice echoed from within, beckoning him to enter.


    "Come in," the voice said.


    Wang Chen stepped into the cave and found himself face to face with Su Chen, who was seated calmly on a rock.


    "Ah, Brother Wang," Su Chen greeted him warmly, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Congratulations on your breakthrough to the fourth stage of Enlightenment Realm. I see your cultivation is progressing well."


    Wang Chen complimented Su Chen, "You''re too polite, considering your talent. I''m nothing compared to you."


    Su Chen couldn''t see through the extent of Wang Chen''s progress after he had practiced the Celestial Thief Technique. Wang Chen simply wanted to showcase some of his improvements to Su Chen, so that he could assure him that his personal invitation to join the faction was not in vain.


    Su Chen smiled and responded, "You shouldn''t be so modest, brother Wang. Your potential is quite apparent, and you have made significant progress in a short period of time. Now, may I ask what brings you here today?"


    "I''m here to help you, Brother Su," Wang Chen replied.


    "What do you mean by help?" Hearing Wang Chen''s reply, Su Chen became confused and questioned.


    "I''m talking about your current situation," Wang Chen said with a serious expression.


    "Current condition? What are you talking about?" Su Chen said as his eyebrows raised.


    "Sigh! Brother, I know that you can''t focus on your cultivation, and I can help you with it," Wang Chen said.


    "There..." Su Chen wanted to say something, but he stopped upon hearing what Wang Chen said next.


    "Brother Su, I know you don''t trust me fully yet. But first, hear my plan..." Wang Chen then explained his plan.


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    As the sun began to set, a young man named Xue Feng made his way towards Su Chen''s cave. Xue Feng was a disciple and one of the most trustworthy followers of Su Chen, known for his dedication to his master and the cultivation path.


    As Xue Feng approached the cave, he heard some voices coming from inside. Curious and worried.


    "Is everything alright in there?" he asked as he entered the cave without waiting for permission.


    As he walked in, Xue Feng saw Su Chen coughing up blood and his face was pale. Xue Feng was shocked to see another person in the cave, Wang Chen, who was helping Su Chen to stand up.


    Without hesitation, Xue Feng rushed to Su Chen''s side and help him to sit down.


    Xue Feng''s heart raced as he rushed to Su Chen''s side. "Master Su, what happened? Are you alright?" he asked, worry etched on his face.


    Su Chen looked up weakly and smiled at his follower. "I''m fine, Xue Feng. Don''t worry about me," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.


    Xue Feng then pulled out a pill from his pocket and handed it to Su Chen. "Here, take this pill. It will help with the pain," he said, his voice full of concern.


    Su Chen took the pill gratefully and soon the pain started to recede from his face.


    "Thank you, Xue Feng," Su Chen said gratefully.


    "It''s nothing," Xue Feng said.


    "What happened?" Xue Feng asked Wang Chen, turning to him.


    "I came to seek some advice from Brother Su, but when I got here, he suddenly started coughing up blood," Wang Chen explained, his voice filled with worry.


    Xue Feng nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.


    "I''ll stay with you, Master Su. You don''t have to be alone," Xue Feng said firmly.


    Su Chen smiled weakly at Xue Feng''s words, his tired eyes glancing over to his follower. "Thank you for your kind offer, Xue Feng," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I would prefer to rest alone for now."


    After Su Chen spoke, both Xue Feng and Wang Chen reluctantly agreed and left the cave.


    ¡­..


    Later on, Wang Chen returned to Su Chen''s cave and looked at Su Chen, who had closed his eyes.


    "Brother Su, I never knew you were such a great actor," Wang Chen said, smiling.


    Upon hearing Wang Chen''s voice, Su Chen opened his eyes and spat out the pill Xue Feng had given him.


    "Now, shall we proceed with the other part of the plan?" Su Chen asked, his eyes cold.


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 Chapter 39 Yue Jangs Plan

    ?After leaving Su Chen''s cave, Xue Feng headed to a different mountain and was summoned into a cave by his master, Yue Jang.


    "Come in," Yue Jang said. Xue Feng entered the cave and greeted his master respectfully.


    "I have completed the mission you gave me, Master," Xue Feng reported.


    Yue Jang raised an eyebrow. "The mission already? I didn''t expect it to be completed so soon. Tell me more about it."


    "Yes, Master," Xue Feng replied. "While I was at Su Chen''s cave, I saw him coughing blood and realized it was the perfect opportunity to complete the mission, so I seized it ." Xue Feng proceeded to recount his encounter with Su Chen and how he saw him coughing blood and what he did.


    "Your performance is satisfactory," Yue Jang said, He then pulled out a porcelain bottle from his robe and handed it to Xue Feng. "This pill will assist you in breaking through to the Innate Realm. Take it when you are ready."


    Xue Feng accepted the pill gratefully and bowed his head. "Thank you, Master. I will make good use of it."


    "You may leave now," Yue Jang instructed.


    Once Xue Feng had exited the cave, Yue Jang muttered to himself, "I overestimated Su Chen. He turned out to be weaker than I thought."


    Yideng, who had been present, interjected. "I warned you that no one in these trash dynasties could defeat you. Using Distraction Heart Powder on them was a waste. Even with it, you still overestimated Su Chen. He was nothing but a stepping stone on your cultivation path."


    Yue Jang had learned the recipe for Distraction Heart Powder from his master, Yideng.


    "Distraction Heart Powder." This powder is made from rare herbs and minerals that, when combined in a certain way, create a substance that can cause a Cultivator''s mind to become distracted and lose focus during meditation and cultivation.


    Initially, the powder may just cause a mild distraction, but if consumed repeatedly, the effects will gradually intensify, making it increasingly difficult for the Cultivator to concentrate on their cultivation.


    Over time, the poison can cause damage to the Cultivator''s spiritual energy and even result in a backlash during cultivation.


    Yideng had always cautioned Yue Jang to use this powder sparingly and only in the direst of circumstances.


    However, Yue Jang''s ambition had gotten the better of him. Yue Jang enlisted Xue Feng, one of Su Chen''s most trusted followers, to secretly join his faction and carry out the plan.


    Xue Feng, motivated by the promise of power and riches, agreed to carry out the mission.


    He planned to use the Distraction Heart Powder on Su Chen. Yue Jang knew that Su Chen was a formidable opponent and removing him from the picture would greatly benefit Yue Jang''s faction.


    So, Yue Jang prepared the Distraction Heart Powder according to Yideng''s recipe and handed it over to Xue Feng.


    Xue Feng had no idea what the powder was, but he trusted Yue Jang completely and followed his instructions to mix it in with Su Chen''s meals.


    When Su Chen began to show signs of illness and coughed up blood, Xue Feng saw his chance to strike.


    He gave Su Chen a healing pill that he had mixed with the Distraction Heart Powder, knowing that the poison would slowly eat away at Su Chen''s mind and ultimately cause his downfall.


    He knew that with Su Chen out of the way, his faction would rise to power and dominate the entire Red Lotus sect.


    It was a risky move, but Yue Jang was willing to take the chance, as he knew that the rewards would be great.


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    After reporting about the mission to Su Chen, Xue Feng thought of returning to his cabin with a happy face and using all the resources he had collected so far to break through the Innate Realm with the help of the pill, Yue Jang had given him.


    However, as he made his way through the True Disciple Court area, he saw two people standing not far away. When he saw who one of them was, he became shocked and stopped in his footsteps. The happy expression on his face turned into a confused look.


    "M-Master Su, what are you doing here? You should be resting as your health is not good, so you shouldn''t be moving around," Xue Feng tried his best to keep his composure with the sudden appearance of Su Chen. He had thought Su Chen was resting and recovering, or crying over his backlash in cultivation after taking the healing pill mixed with Distraction Heart Powder.


    "Xue Feng," Su Chen said with a stoic expression on his face.


    "Y-Yes, Master Su, what can I do for you?" Xue Feng said as he got a bad feeling about it.


    "I''m fine after you gave me the healing pill," Su Chen said as he showed the pill in his hand. This was the same pill Xue Feng had given to Su Chen for his recovery when he was coughing blood.


    "M-Master Su, I can explain it to you. It''s not my fault. I was forced, and I didn''t have a choice," Xue Feng said. He already understood everything after seeing the healing pill he had given to Su Chen and didn''t try to hide, as he knew Su Chen was already aware of his plan, which was why he came there with the same pill in his hand.


    "Leaving with a happy face from Yue Jang''s mountain and saying you were forced to do that and didn''t have a choice. Even your excuses are so lame. How the hell did I not see through you all the time when you were giving me poison? If it wasn''t for Wang Chen''s plan, I don''t know what would have happened," Su Chen said as he glanced at Wang Chen with a grateful look.


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 Chapter 40 Xue Fengs Death

    ?"There''s no need to talk nonsense with a traitor," Su Chen said with a cold look on his face as he raised his hand to strike Xue Feng, who was trembling in fear.


    However, before he could strike, Wang Chen stepped forward and said, "Brother Su, let me take care of him. You don''t need to do it with your own hands."


    Su Chen paused, his hand still raised, and looked at Wang Chen. "Very well," he said with a nod. "But make it quick."


    Wang Chen stepped forward towards Xue Feng, who was now sweating profusely and shaking in terror. "You traitor," Wang Chen spat out. "You would betray your own master for a little bit of profit?"


    "It''s all because of you!" Xue Feng said as he looked at Wang Chen with bloodshot eyes.


    Xue Feng was sure that everything was going according to plan until this guy, Wang Chen, appeared.


    He knew that Su Chen wouldn''t doubt him as he was the most trusted follower. And at the time Su Chen was coughing blood, Wang Chen was also present.


    So if Xue Feng''s guess wasn''t wrong, it was Wang Chen''s plan to catch him in his trap. He didn''t know how Wang Chen found out about his treachery, but one thing was sure: if Wang Chen wasn''t here, he would have been fine.


    He knew that he wouldn''t be alive now, but he wanted to take Wang Chen with him.


    Xue Feng''s eyes were filled with rage as he launched an attack at Wang Chen. "You will pay for this" he shouted as he charged towards Wang Chen.


    Wang Chen calmly drew his sword and stood his ground, waiting for Xue Feng''s attack. "You are the one who will pay for betraying brother Su," he replied coldly.


    Wang Chen''s cultivation was higher than Xue Feng''s, and he was suppressing his cultivation level. He also saw this as the perfect opportunity to show Su Chen what he was capable of.


    As Xue Feng approached, Wang Chen quickly dodged his attacks and countered with swift strikes of his sword. The two clashed, their swords clanging against each other with each blow.


    Xue Feng''s attacks were powerful, but Wang Chen''s movements were precise and calculated. With each strike, he was wearing down Xue Feng''s defense and inching closer to victory.


    Xue Feng knew he had to act fast if he wanted to kill Wang Chen before Su Chen intervened. Despite the odds against him, Xue Feng refused to back down. He was determined to take down Wang Chen, even if it meant his own demise.


    But with each passing moment, it became clear that Wang Chen was easily winning the fight.


    Xue Feng''s cultivation was only at the 8th stage of Enlightenment realm, while Wang Chen''s cultivation level was at the 4th stage of Enlightenment realm as he was hiding his true cultivation level.


    Wang Chen took a step back from Xue Feng, holding his sword at the ready. He focused his energy and channeled it into his sword, unleashing his newly learned ''sworn sword art''.


    With a swift motion, Wang Chen''s sword glowed with a bright aura and he lunged forward, striking Xue Feng with a powerful blow. Xue Feng tried to dodge, but the attack was too fast and too strong. He fell to the ground, lifeless.


    Wang Chen stood over Xue Feng''s body, his sword still in hand, and looked up to see Su Chen approaching.


    Chen approached him, his face showing a rare expression of satisfaction.


    "Well done, Wang Chen," Su Chen said, patting him on the shoulder.


    "I didn''t expect Yue Jang to do something like this. I should have been more careful, but now the problem is solved," Su Chen said with a sigh.


    "Wang Chen, how did you find out about Xue Feng''s betrayal?" Su Chen asked, his eyes narrowing in curiosity.


    "Brother Su, when I was strolling in Moon-River City, I saw both Yue Mingluan and Xue Feng walking together and talking happily. When you told me about the faction, I became suspicious of Xue Feng. If he was in our faction, why would he be talking happily with members of the opposite faction? So I thought of discussing it with you when you were alone and trying to test Xue Feng''s loyalty," Wang Chen explained.


    But in reality, what Wang Chen said was all bullshit. He didn''t see Yue Mingluan and Xue Feng together in the city.


    When Wang Chen met Su Chen for the first time, he checked the status of all the followers of Su Chen, and when he checked the status of Xue Feng, he found out that Xue Feng had already betrayed Su Chen and joined hands with Yue Jang. He also found out that Xue Feng was using poison in Su Chen''s meals. If Su Chen ate his meals that day, he would surely experience a backlash in his cultivation, making him weaker. So Wang Chen came to him today to use this chance in his favor.


    Wang Chen couldn''t tell Su Chen that he found out about Xue Feng''s betrayal through his system, so he made up a fake reason.


    After Wang Chen''s revelation about Xue Feng''s betrayal, Su Chen nodded his head in understanding, realizing that Wang Chen had acted wisely in testing Xue Feng''s loyalty.


    "Brother Su, I will take care of Xue Feng''s body. If Yue Jang finds out that his plan failed, he would become suspicious and use another method to take you down," Wang Chen said, showing his dedication to protecting Su Chen and his faction.


    "Okay, I''m also going to report to my grandfather about what happened today," Su Chen said as he left Wang Chen and Xue Feng''s body alone.


    After Su Chen left, Wang Chen took Xue Feng''s body to a secluded place to ensure that his actions remained hidden from anyone. Once he was alone, Wang Chen placed his hand on Xue Feng''s chest


    "It''s time to level up," Wang Chen smirked.

 Chapter 41 Gathering

    ?After ten days of seclusion in his cultivation, Wang Chen was abruptly awakened by Li Mei''s urgent voice. "Master Wang, it''s time for the gathering," she announced, opening the door to his chamber.


    Wang Chen, still groggy from his meditation, questioned, "What gathering?"


    "You have been cultivating, so I didn''t disturb you. But now, all inner, true disciple, and core disciples are summoned to the task hall platform. There is an important announcement," Li Mei quickly explained.


    "Oops! I''m late, I have to hurry or I won''t be able to see the opportunities," Wang Chen hastily stood up, realizing he was running late for the gathering.


    "What opportunities?" Li Mei became confused hearing what Wang Chen said.


    "Nothing, just focus on cultivating diligently until I come back," Wang Chen replied, handing her a small storage bag.


    "Thank you, Master," Li Mei said gratefully, recalling the numerous resources Wang Chen had provided her in the past few days, which even an inner disciple would struggle to obtain.


    ¡­..


    "Why does he look fine, and why is there no report from Xue Feng?" Yue Jang said as he arrived at the platform and saw Su Chen in good health.


    He had assumed that Su Chen wouldn''t come if he was injured or suffered a backlash from taking the Distraction Heart Powder. Nevertheless, he was proven wrong and he couldn''t help but feel surprised by Su Chen''s appearance.


    ''No, he didn''t take the Distraction Heart Powder,'' Yideng said.


    "But Xue Feng reported that he successfully completed the mission," Yue Jang responded.


    "If he had taken the Distraction Heart Powder, I''m pretty sure no one in the Wu Jang Kingdom could have saved him. Xue Feng didn''t come to report to you again after his first report," Yideng explained confidently as he was sure about the poison.


    "Hmm," Yue Jang nodded in understanding. He knew that Yideng''s knowledge and expertise were unparalleled and he didn''t doubt his master''s capabilities.


    "Why are you nodding your head?" Su Chen asked.


    Su Chen was aware of Yue Jang''s arrival and observed his actions. He had been informed about their upcoming plan by Wang Chen and was discreetly preparing for it.


    Yue Jang said coldly, "It''s not your concern."


    Su Chen replied, "If it was before, it wouldn''t have been my concern, but after you sent me a healing pill when I was injured, even if you were an opposing faction leader, it was so touching. I didn''t know you would care about me so much."


    Yue Jang''s expression changed as he realized what had happened.


    As Yue Jang looked at Su Chen standing in front of him, he realized that Su Chen must have already discovered Xue Feng''s betrayal. ''So, he already knows about Xue Feng''s betrayal, and I didn''t see or hear anything from Xue Feng. Seems like Su Chen has already finished him,'' he thought to himself.


    As Wang Chen spotted Su Chen standing in front of Yue Jang, he exclaimed, "Ah, there you are, Brother Su!" His mind couldn''t help but think, ''Excellent, I was hoping to run into you.'' He then cast a quick glance at Yue Jang.


    Su Chen greeted Wang Chen with a friendly smile and a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Good to see you, brother Wang," he replied.


    Yue Jang raised an eyebrow in surprise as he observed the close behavior between Su Chen and Wang Chen.


    "Hmm?"


    When he scanned Wang Chen, his surprise deepened.


    ''His cultivation is already at the 6th stage Enlightenment Realm?'' Yue Jang became surprised by the sudden rise in Wang Chen''s cultivation.


    The last time they met, Wang Chen''s cultivation was only at the 1st stage of the Enlightenment Realm.


    ''Something''s amiss with this boy,'' Yideng expressed his concern,Through their telepathic communication.


    "Didn''t you say the same thing last time?" Yue Jang replied with a hint of annoyance.


    ''No, this time it''s different. I can only sense a glimpse, but I am pretty sure that his Qi is denser and higher compared to a normal 6th stage Enlightenment Realm,'' Yideng explained as he tried to scan Wang Chen. Yet, he could only confirm that Wang Chen''s cultivation was indeed at the 6th stage, but his Qi seemed abnormal, surpassing what was expected at his level.


    Yue Jang pondered, "I''ll direct my followers to eliminate him in that location later on. Even if Su Chen discovers my involvement, he won''t be able to act against me since other sect disciples will be present, and I can shift the blame onto them."


    He knew that he couldn''t easily kill an opposing faction member within the sect.


    Su Chen had eliminated Xue Feng, a member of his faction who had not publicly pledged allegiance to Yue Jang''s faction. If Xue Feng had joined Yue Jang''s faction, Su Chen wouldn''t have dared to take such a step, as it could have sparked conflicts within the sect. Such a move could have ended up benefiting the opposing faction.


    "Listen up, all of you!" The Guardian Elder called out, his voice booming across the crowded hall as he stood on the stage, trying to attract everyone''s attention. "You have all been gathered here because there is something important to announce."


    "As you all know, our sect has been selected to participate in a secret realm adventure. However, we are not the only ones participating. The top three sects in the Wukang Kingdom will also be joining us," the elder explained.


    "During this adventure, your mission is to collect as many beast cores as possible. The top 100 disciples who collect the most beast cores will get a chance to participate in a battle. From that competition, the top 20 will be selected by the elders coming from different top sects in the Canglian Dynasty and admitted as disciples in those top sects," he continued.


    "So, make sure you work hard and collect as many beast cores as possible. This is an opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime. The fate of our sect is in your hands. Good luck to all of you," the elder finished, his words echoing throughout the hall.

 Chapter 42 Yue Mingluans Secret Revealed

    ?After the elder finished speaking, the hall erupted into excited chatter as the disciples discussed the upcoming adventure.


    "Did you hear that? We have a chance to become disciples of top sects in the Canglian Dynasty!" one disciple exclaimed.


    "I can''t believe we get to go on a secret realm adventure with the top three sects in the Wukang Kingdom. This is going to be amazing," another said with excitement.


    "We have to work hard and collect as many beast cores as we can. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I don''t want to miss out," a third disciple said, determined.


    ''So this could be the protagonist chance where he will get many opportunities'' Wang Chen thought in his heart as he looked at Yue Jang.


    ''System show me the status of Yue Jang with chances as well.'' Wang Chen said.


    [Ding! Consuming 1000 Destiny Points to see Yue Jang chances.]


    [ Status ]


    [ Name : Yue Jang


    Luck : Purple


    Cultivation Realm : 3rd stage Core Formation Realm


    Talent : Profound Grade Cultivation Talent.


    Special Body : Great Sunfire Body.


    Favorability : -40 ( Hatred )


    Treasure : 134000 Low Grade Spirit stones, Soul Binding Ring, High Earth grade Yang sword.


    Technique : Sunfire Incineration Art( Profound Grade ), Earth-Shattering Fist( Earth Mid Grade) Sandstorm Blade(Earth Mid Grade)


    Destiny : 2000 Destiny Points needed to know.


    Chances:


    (1) Yue Jang and Yideng stumbled upon a patch of Blue Cloud Grass, a rare herb that is ranked at 6th order and could greatly enhance his cultivation. The herb was hidden in a secluded area deep in the secret realm, but with the help of Yideng''s extensive knowledge of the terrain, they were able to locate it.


    (2) In another instance, Yue Jang stumbled upon a Purple Soul Stone - a fourth-order stone that can enhance spiritual power and help with soul cultivation. The stone was hidden in a remote corner of the secret realm, and Yideng had provided him with the knowledge of where to look for such rare stones. With Yideng''s guidance, Yue Jang was able to locate the stone and add it to his collection of treasures.


    (3) During his exploration of the secret realm, Yue Jang stumbled upon a magnificent third-order artifact, the Spirit Gathering Flag. With the help of Yideng, he was able to understand the artifact''s true potential and harness its ability to collect spiritual energy and store it for later use.


    (4) And finally, after searching for weeks, Yue Jang stumbled upon an ancient ruin, hidden away in a corner of the secret realm. He discovered a sealed room deep inside the ruins, which was protected by powerful formations and spells. Yideng, in his soul form, had used all of his remaining soul power to help break the seal on the room. Inside, Yue Jang found an Emperor Inheritance. ]


    "Damn, I want Yideng as a treasure hunter as well now," Wang Chen muttered as saliva dripped from his mouth after seeing the chances that Yue Jang had.


    "Huh? Did he just say my name?" Yideng thought to himself. "Nah, it''s impossible. He must be dreaming of the resources he''ll get if he''s selected as a disciple by the elders from the top sects of the Canglian Dynasty. But his dream will never come true. Hahaha." Yideng already knew that Yue Jang would send his followers to deal with Wang Chen and believed that Wang Chen was ignorant to dream of becoming a disciple there.


    "What are you blabbering?" Yue Jang asked Yideng through their telepathic communication as he heard him laughing.


    ''Nothing.'' Yideng said.


    ''Wait a minute the inheritance sounds very similar?'' Wang Chen thought as he saw the fourth chance of Yue Jang.


    ''Is it related to the Thief Celestial Technique that I''m practicing now?'' Wang Chen contemplated his thoughts and came to this conclusion as he had previously intercepted the chance where Yue Jang would have obtained this technique.


    ''Forget it, I''ll know when the time comes,'' Wang Chen thought but was cut off by a loud voice.


    "Wang Chen, you bastard! Because of you..." Yue Mingluan approached Yue Jang, his voice high-pitched and resembling that of a woman.


    "Why are you screaming like a woman? Have you lost your manhood?" Wang Chen taunted with a smirk.


    Yue Mingluan''s face turned red with anger and he unsheathed his sword from his scabbard.


    "Shut up, you bastards! Can''t you stay silent when your elder is talking?" the Guardian Elder said out loud as he looked at Wang Chen and Yue Mingluan.


    "Why does that fool always have to shout every time he sees Wang Chen?" The Guardian Elder muttered to himself, exasperated by Yue Mingluan''s behavior.


    *Sigh*


    "Make your preparations, we will be leaving for the hidden realm in one hour," the elder said before leaving through the gate.


    "Brother Wang, let''s go. We will be going with my grandpa. Why did that Yue Mingluan yell at you this time?" Su Chen inquired, confident that Yue Mingluan wouldn''t make a scene since he had lost to Wang Chen and wouldn''t act inappropriately during an important announcement by the elder.


    "Brother Su, it''s like this¡­" Wang Chen twisted the story a ''little'' bit and told him about the technique.


    "What? Yue Mingluan is a eunuch!" Su Chen exclaimed after hearing the story Wang Chen had fabricated.


    As soon as Su Chen''s words echoed through the area, it attracted the attention of many people present. They all turned to look at Yue Mingluan, who was the subject of the conversation.


    Yue Mingluan was caught off guard and panicked as he never expected his secret to be revealed in public. When he noticed that many pairs of eyes were looking at him, he lowered his head in shame, trying to dodge everyone''s gaze.


    Yue Mingluan''s reaction was strange, and he didn''t refute what Su Chen had said. This abnormal behavior caused all the disciples who heard Su Chen''s words to believe that they were true. They all looked at Yue Mingluan with a mix of curiosity and surprise, wondering how such a thing was possible.


    Yue Jang, the elder brother of Yue Mingluan, who was one of Yue Mingluan''s closest friends and colleagues as well, felt a knot in his stomach as he watched his brother''s reaction. He couldn''t help but ask, "Brother Mingluan, what Su Chen said...is it true?"


    Yue Mingluan remained silent, confirming Yue Jang''s suspicions that what Su Chen had said was true.


    Yue Jang placed a comforting hand on Yue Mingluan''s shoulder and said, "Don''t worry, brother. I will try to find a medicine that can help you become a man again."


    He glanced at Wang Chen and Su Chen, who were leaving while snickering. Seeing this, a cold light flashed in Yue Jang''s eyes and he whispered to Yue Mingluan, "Also, you can get your revenge in the hidden realm."

 Chapter 43 Villians Family Is Really Wealthy

    ?Wang Chen turned to Su Chen and asked, "Will your grandfather be joining us on our journey to the secret realm?"


    Su Chen confirmed, "Yes, both faction leaders will be leading their respective groups, and those who haven''t joined a faction yet will be under the guidance of the Guardian Elder. And my grandfather, being the true leader of our faction, needs to be there to guide us and ensure that everything goes smoothly."


    Wang Chen nodded in understanding, "I see. That makes sense then."


    As Su Chen and Wang Chen approached the wooden cabin, they could feel a serene and calming atmosphere around them. The air was thick with spiritual energy, and the sound of birds chirping could be heard in the distance.


    "Wow, this place is so peaceful," Wang Chen remarked.


    "Yes, it''s one of my favourite places to come and meditate," Su Chen replied. "Let''s go inside and see my grandfather."


    Su Chen knocked on the door, and a frail voice from inside said, "Yes, come in."


    Su Chen opened the door, and they both stepped inside. The cabin was small but cozy, with a few pieces of furniture and some books scattered around.


    "How are you, Grandpa?" Su Chen greeted the old man respectfully, bowing down and cupping his fist.


    "I''m fine, my boy. What could happen to me?" the old man responded with a smile.


    Wang Chen also greeted the old man politely, "Meet the second elder."


    The old man looked at Wang Chen and nodded his head in acknowledgement. "Is this the young man you were telling me about earlier?" he asked Su Chen.


    "Yes, Grandpa," Su Chen replied. "His name is Wang Chen, and he has outstanding cultivation talent. Not long ago, he defeated Yue Mingluan and was also the one who informed me about Xue Feng''s betrayal."


    The old man looked at Wang Chen closely and said, "It''s rare for my grandson to speak highly of someone. You must be quite skilled. Please, have a seat."


    Wang Chen humbly responded, "It''s nothing, senior. Brother Su was just being too generous with his praise."


    ''System show me the status of this old man.'' Wang Chen said in his mind.


    [Status]


    [ Name : Su Zhong


    Luck : Gray


    Cultivation : 4th stage Golden Core Realm (Dropping)


    Talent : High Grade Cultivation Talent


    Favorability : 20 (Friendly)


    Treasure : 400000 Low Grade Spirit stones, 230 Mid Grade Spirit stones, Storage Ring Level -2 (High Grade), water dragon sword


    Technique : Su Family Cultivation Technique (Profound Grade), Flowing Water Palm, water dragon sword art


    Destiny : 800 Points needed to know


    Chances : None ]


    "Villain''s family is really wealthy," Wang Chen commented as he gazed at the treasures displayed in Su Zhong''s collection.


    "His cultivation realm has dropped? And even with the drop, he is still at the 4th stage of the Golden Core Realm!" Wang Chen was astounded upon seeing Su Zhong''s cultivation base.


    He had heard that the Sect Master of the Red Lotus Sect, the top sect in the entire Wukang Kingdom, was only at the 3rd stage of the Golden Core Realm. Yet, before him stood an expert whose cultivation base far surpassed even after his cultivation base had dropped. Wang Chen wondered what Su Zhong''s cultivation base would have been at its peak.


    "The background of Su Chen is not as simple as it seems. I will investigate further upon our return from the secret realm," Wang Chen pondered to himself.


    ¡­..


    "I will kill him!" The old man roared, shattering the cup in his hand and knocking over the table.


    "No, it would destroy all of our long-term preparations if you kill him now," Yue Jang pleaded.


    "But he made my grandson suffer. How can I sit still and do nothing?" The old man replied, casting a harsh glance at Yue Mingluan, who remained silent with his head down.


    After returning from the platform, Yue Jang explained Yue Mingluan''s problem to his grandfather and blamed Wang Chen for it, as he himself did not know how Yue Mingluan became eunuch and suspected that Wang Chen may have caused it by destroying his little dragon in their battle.


    "Take this," the old man said as he handed an object to Yue Mingluan, "and kill that Wang Chen in the secret realm."


    "I will get my revenge," Yue Mingluan replied with a cold tone as he took the object and stored it in his storage bag.


    "Alas! I will also look for a medicine that can help you become a man again," the old man said with pity.


    Finding a medicine that can turn an eunuch into a man is almost impossible to find in a place like the Wukang Kingdom, and it''s not certain that it can be found in the Canglian Dynasty either.


    "Master, do you have any solution?" Yue Jang asked Yideng.


    "Hmm, it''s possible, but it''s quite difficult to find a treasure or a miracle medicine that can heal Yue Mingluan''s little dragon," Yideng said confidently.


    "How can you be so confident about something like that? Have you tried to find it before?" Yue Mingluan asked.


    "Wh-why would I waste my time searching for such useless stuff? In my prime, I was a dragon, and many girls were fans of mine. Some clan leaders even tried to build a relationship with me by offering their daughters'' hand in marriage. But I only cared about cultivating and becoming invincible," Yideng said proudly.


    But the truth was far from his words. Yideng was just as lustful as his disciple Yue Jang, and one day he set his sights on a beautiful maiden.


    When she was alone, he tried to force himself on her, but someone caught him in the act and called for help.


    The maiden''s master arrived and punished Yideng by turning him into a eunuch.


    From that day on, Yideng focused solely on cultivation and searched for a treasure or magical herb that could restore his manhood, but he never found such a thing in his entire life.


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 Chapter 44 A New Protagonist

    ?Su Zhong got up from his seat and said, "Let''s go, it''s time to go."


    Wang Chen and Su Chen immediately followed him, and soon they reached a place where many disciples were chatting.


    As soon as they saw Su Zhong, they fell silent.


    One of the elders approached Su Zhong and greeted him, "Greetings, Elder Su. How may we assist you ?"


    Su Zhong replied, "We need to go to the entrance of the secret realm. Can you arrange for a flying boat for us and the disciples?"


    The elder nodded and said, "Of course, Master Su. We have already prepared the boats. Please follow me."


    They followed the elder to the flying boats, where all the disciples had already gathered. Su Zhong announced, "Everyone, please board the boats. We will leave shortly."


    The disciples quickly boarded the boats, excited to embark on their adventure. As they prepared to take off, Su Zhong turned to Wang Chen and Su Chen and said, "Make sure you keep your guard up. The secret realm is full of dangers."


    As all the disciples boarded the flying boat, Su Zhong took the lead and the boat started moving in the air with a gentle hum.


    Wang Chen looked around in awe as he had never experienced flying in a boat before. He could see the lush green mountains and sparkling rivers below, and the wind blew through his hair.


    "Wow, this is amazing!" exclaimed Wang Chen as he looked around, taking in the breathtaking view from the flying boat. "I never thought I would ever get a chance to ride on a flying boat."


    Su Chen chuckled, "Well, it''s not every day that you get to ride on a flying boat. This is a privilege that only a few disciples of the sect get to enjoy."


    The disciples and elders on board the flying boat saw two other boats already present at the Red Lotus sect entrance as they approached it.


    Suddenly Wang Chen''s body stiffened as he sensed the intense hostility directed towards him. His heart started pounding, and his palms began to sweat.


    As he turned his head to locate the source of the killing intent, his eyes met with the cold gaze of the great elder, who was standing next to Yue Jang and Yue Mingluan.


    The elder''s face was twisted into a sneer, and Wang Chen could feel the malice radiating off of him.


    However, before the great elder could say or do anything, Su Zhong intervened. He stepped forward, his imposing aura dispelling the hostility directed at Wang Chen. "Don''t bully a junior!" he declared, his voice firm and unwavering.


    The great elder''s expression darkened at Su Zhong''s words, but he didn''t back down. "Hmph, I want to see how long you can protect this little guy," he said with a sly smile, his eyes glinting with malice.


    Su Zhong''s eyes narrowed as he met the great elder''s gaze. "I will protect him as long as I am able," he replied firmly.


    The great elder glared at Wang Chen with anger in his eyes. "You hurt my grandson,"


    As the great elder raised his hand to strike, Su Zhong stepped forward and blocked the blow. "Don''t take your anger out on a junior," Su Zhong said firmly. The great elder hesitated for a moment before begrudgingly backing off.


    Though his resentment towards Wang Chen still lingered, he knew better than to provoke Su Zhong any further.


    ''Hmph, soon that bastard will die anyway,'' thought the great elder to himself.


    Wang Chen and Su Chen breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the great elder walk away.


    Su Zhong turned to them and said, "We have important business to attend to. It''s time to head to the secret realm."


    The flying boat continued on its path towards the secret realm, passing by scenic landscapes and beautiful vistas along the way.


    ...


    As the boats of the Red Lotus sect approached the entrance of the secret realm, they saw that there were many boats already present there.


    Su Zhong pointed towards the boats and said, "Those are the Blood Fang Sect, the Dark Moon Sect, and the Iron Fist Sect, the other top sects in Wukang Kingdom besides the Red Lotus Sect."


    In the Wukang Kingdom, there were four top sects, each with their unique styles of cultivation and powerful techniques.


    The Blood Fang Sect specialized in blood manipulation, using it to strengthen their bodies and enhance their attacks.


    The Dark Moon Sect was known for their stealth and assassination techniques, capable of striking from the shadows without being seen.


    The Iron Fist Sect, on the other hand, focused on physical strength and powerful punching techniques that could break through even the toughest defenses.


    "Looks like the Red Lotus sect is late again this year," one person said snidely, while another muttered, "Always trying to steal the best resources, but can''t even show up on time." The leading elder of the Blood Fang Sect, a tall and imposing figure, stepped forward and taunted, "The mighty Red Lotus sect, always boasting about their power, but can''t even keep to a schedule. How disappointing."


    Despite the mocking words, Su Zhong and his disciples remained calm and unfazed, knowing that their true strength lay in their martial arts techniques, not in empty boasts.


    Su Zhong calmly replied, "The best resources belong to the ones who can obtain them, regardless of who arrives first or last. We have come here to test our skills and gain knowledge, not to engage in petty bickering."


    While all this was happening, Wang Chen was taken aback by the scene before him.


    He had not anticipated that the trip to the secret realm would be so full of surprise.


    As he approached the entrance with his fellow disciples, a notification from the system appeared in his mind.


    [Ding! A new protagonist is detected near the host!]


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    Rest assured that I am doing everything in my power to get back on track and bring you more exciting and engaging chapters as soon as possible.

 Chapter 45 Entering The Secret Realm

    ?[Ding! A new protagonist is detected near the host!]


    "Huh? What the hell, I didn''t even finish the first one and already a second one appeared." Wang complained.


    "Where is he?" Wang Chen looked around at the disciples who were all present near him.


    "Hmm?" Wang Chen noticed a disciple of the Blood Fang Sect shining with a golden aura with a sealed chain lock on it.


    The disciple was of average height, with a lean but muscular build. His features were not particularly handsome, but there was a fierce determination in his dark eyes that caught Wang Chen''s attention.


    "System, show me his status," Wang ordered.


    [Ding! Unable to display status.]


    "What do you mean? Why can''t I see his status?" Wang Chen became confused. This was the first time the system had failed to display a character''s status.


    [Ding! Host, that individual has not yet unlocked their identity as a protagonist. Currently, they are under the protection of Heaven''s Will. Once they unlock their protagonist identity, you will be able to view their status.]


    Wang Chen let out a sigh of disappointment. "Looks like even protagonists have to go through identity crises," he muttered to himself.


    Wang Chen then turned his attention to the other disciples, scanning the group for any signs of those with decent luck. He was determined to find new opportunities for himself in this secret realm.


    "Ahem ahem¡­. I am an elder from one of the top sects in the Canglian dynasty. Listen to me, all of you disciples who are going to the secret realm. I am going to tell you what you need to do to pass the test." He stood tall in mid-air, his voice amplified by the power of his Qi, ensuring that every single person in the vicinity could hear him loud and clear.


    "As you enter the secret realm, you will find various types of medicinal plants and treasures. Legend has it that there is an inheritance of the great emperor hidden within, but no one has found it yet. However, there are also beasts in the secret realm, and they range in cultivation level from Foundation Building Realm to Core Formation Realm," explained the elder.


    He continued, "Beasts in the Foundation Building Realm are considered normal, as they don''t have their core form. However, from the Enlightenment Realm, some beasts have their core, and these beasts are called Tier-1 Beasts. In the Innate Realm, those beasts are called Tier-2, and in the Core Transformation Realm, beasts are called Tier-3. If you kill a Tier-1 beast and submit its core to me, you will receive 1 point. If you submit a Tier-2 beast core, you will get 2 points, and if you submit a Tier-3 beast core, you will get 3 points."


    The elder paused for a moment before addressing the disciples'' concerns. "I know what most of you are worrying about - that some high-cultivation-base disciples will kill Tier-3 beasts and win easily. But you don''t have to worry because there are not many Tier-3 beasts present, and there are maze formations. Even if your cultivation base is high, if your dao heart is not strong, you could become confused and will likely be sent back here after the examination is over or be killed by some beast. So, don''t let your guard down."


    After explaining all the details, the elder approached the gate of the secret realm, used a token, and pressed on the gate to open it.


    As the token suddenly went in, there was a creek sound and slowly the gate started opening.


    The elder announced, using his Qi to amplify his voice. "All the disciples who enter will be sent to different locations randomly and you will have seven days to explore the realm. After that, all the disciples will be automatically kicked out and those who performed the best will be selected for the second round."


    With that, the elder stepped closer to the gate and inserted the token, causing it to open fully. "Now, each sect disciple can make their way towards the secret realm gate," he said, gesturing towards the entrance.


    With this information, each sect''s disciples began to make their way towards the gate of the secret realm, ready to embark on their journey.


    Su Zhong stood in front of Su Chen and the other members of their faction, giving them a motivational speech. "Remember, in the secret realm, we represent not only ourselves but also our sect. So, be careful and cautious in every move you make. But also, don''t forget to seize every opportunity that comes your way. Let''s show them what we''re made of!"


    Upon hearing Su Zhong''s motivational speech, the great elder couldn''t help but chuckle in his heart, as he was already devising a devious plan.


    Wang Chen''s eyes narrowed as he caught a glimpse of the Great Elder''s sly grin. Sensing that something was amiss. He turned to the system to check the Great Elder''s status.


    Upon seeing the Great Elder''s status, Wang Chen was shocked. He had not expected the Great Elder to be so ruthless, even with his own sect disciples. He muttered to himself, "This guy is up to something. I''ll have to be extra careful in the secret realm."


    "But now that I know the plan, I can turn the tables and use it against the great elder. He will surely regret thinking about this plan," thought Wang Chen to himself.


    Wang Chen moved forward with the other disciples towards the entrance of the secret realm. As soon as he entered, he was enveloped in a bright light and soon found himself teleported to a wilderness area within the secret realm.


    He looked around and didn''t see any other disciples nearby. He used his spiritual sense to scan the area and found that some disciples had spawned in a nearby location. Without wasting any time, he hurried in that direction.


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 Chapter 46 Snatching The Ball

    ?As Wang Chen arrived in the area where some disciples had spawned, he noticed three individuals who were also from his own sect, the Red Lotus Sect. However, he refrained from approaching them right away, wanting to first determine which faction they belonged to.


    "We were spawned near each other thanks to the great elder," one of them said.


    "That''s right, just like our three-person elite group, other disciples of our faction will also be grouped together," the one with a round object in his hand replied.


    "With this, we can locate them and successfully complete the part of the plan given to us by the great elder," the muscular one added with a sneer as he looked at the round object in the other guy''s hand.


    "Poor Second Elder, he wouldn''t have expected something like this to happen," they all laughed.


    The group came to an abrupt stop, their ears perking up as they heard the sharp sound of a wooden branch snapping underfoot.


    They exchanged wary glances, their senses on high alert as they tried to pinpoint the source of the noise.


    "Who''s there?" one of them called out, his voice low and cautious. They slowly turned towards the direction from which the sound had come, their eyes scanning the surrounding area for any sign of movement or disturbance.


    Wang Chen stepped out from the bushes with a nonchalant expression on his face.


    "Isn''t this the guy who beat our junior brother, Yue Mingluan?" the man holding the round ball-like object asked.


    "Yeah, it''s him. What was his name again? Ah, I remember now. His name is Wang Chen," the first guy said.


    "Hahaha, what good luck we have. If we kill him now and tell the great elder about it, we''ll surely get a reward," the muscular guy with a scar on his face said.


    "Hey, kowtow to us three times and we''ll give you an easy death," the man with the ball added as they all laughed.


    Wang Chen took a few steps back with a slightly anxious face and said, "I will pretend that I didn''t hear anything. Can you leave me alone?"


    "Are you scared now? It won''t help you. Don''t say that we didn''t give you a chance to leave with your whole body in one piece, but you didn''t appreciate it. Now we''ll torture you by cutting off every limb of your body and give it to the beasts," the man with the ball in his hand said as he moved forward.


    They showed no fear towards Wang Chen, considering themselves to be elite members of their faction with a cultivation base in the Innate realm, while Wang Chen''s cultivation base was only at Enlightenment Realm.


    "First, I will cut off your hand," the guy who had moved forward said as he summoned his sword from his storage bag and quickly lunged towards Wang Chen, preparing to attack.


    As the guy summoned his sword and charged towards Wang Chen, the latter remained calm and composed. With a swift movement, Wang Chen dodged the attack and countered with a strike of his own. The man was taken aback by the sudden movement and was unable to defend himself.


    "What the...my hand!" the man exclaimed as his severed limb flew through the air, blood spurting from the wound. He looked at Wang Chen in disbelief, pain etched on his face.


    The other two men, who were laughing just moments before, were now frozen in shock. "What the hell just happened?!" one of them exclaimed.


    "You...you cut off his hand with just one strike?!" the other one said in disbelief.


    The injured man gritted his teeth in pain as he glared at Wang Chen. "You...you''ll pay for this!" he growled.


    They didn''t believe it was possible, considering their cultivation base was at Innate realm while Wang Chen was only at Enlightenment Realm.


    Wang Chen then swiftly grabbed the round object from the man''s hand and said, "Finally got it! Now I don''t have to search all over the secret realm."


    Wang Chen had the ability to defeat them easily, but he had acted anxious earlier to fool them and when their guard was down, he snatched the ball successfully.


    When they saw the ball was snatched, all three of them understood that Wang Chen was after the ball, and they attacked him together.


    They thought they could escape Wang Chen''s grasp easily, but if Wang Chen had the ball and knew about their plan, the plan would be completely destroyed.


    If the great elder came to know about their failed plan, the first one he would kill is the three of them. So, they planned that if they could attack together and kill Wang Chen or destroy the ball, they would have a chance to stay alive.


    As the three men attacked Wang Chen with all their might, he effortlessly dodged their attacks and countered with his own moves. "You underestimate me," he said calmly as he dodged a sword swipe and landed a kick on one of the men, sending him staggering back.


    The other two looked at each other, realizing that they were in trouble. "We have to destroy that ball before he gets away with it," one of them said as they both lunged towards it.


    But before they could even touch the ball, Wang Chen moved like lightning, striking the muscular guy with his sword technique. The man cried out in pain and stumbled back, clutching his wound. The other two froze in shock.


    Wang Chen didn''t waste any time and quickly used his cloud step technique to appear in front of one of them. With a quick strike, he killed him and turned his attention to the last one. "Your turn," he said, his voice cold and unforgiving.


    The man tried to run, but Wang Chen was too quick. He caught up to him and killed him with a swift blow to the neck.


    As the three men lay dead on the ground, Wang Chen walked over to each one and placed his palm on their chest. "Farewell" he said softly.


    As he absorbed their energy, the three men''s bodies started to slowly wither away until they were nothing but skeletons. Wang Chen''s eyes glowed as he used his powerful devouring ability to consume all of their energy.


    Wang Chen then looked at the round ball he had snatched earlier and said to himself, "It''s time to destroy your plan, great elder."

 Chapter 47 Great Elder Plans

    ?"It''s time to foil your plan, Great Elder," Wang Chen said.


    Earlier, when Wang Chen used the system to check the Great Elder''s status, he saw in the "Chance" section that the Great Elder had given a task to his faction disciples. After the task was completed, Wang Chen was certain that the Great Elder might become the next ruler of the Red Lotus Sect.


    But how could Wang Chen let that happen? If the Great Elder became the sect''s ruler, it would probably mean the end of Wang Chen. The Great Elder would support his grandson and try to falsely accuse him of something or even kill him directly.


    The round ball object in Wang Chen''s hand plays a crucial role in completing the task. It allows three people to spawn in the secret realm at the same location.


    The three individuals who spawn together are the one holding the round ball and two others who stand close to them during the entry into the secret realm through the gate.


    The object also helps them locate other groups of people who possess the same type of object. Why did the Great Elder go to such lengths to spawn his faction disciples in groups of three? It''s simple: the Great Elder instructed his faction disciples to kill every Red Lotus sect disciple who does not have this round ball object.


    Since they will be in a group of three, it will be easy to defeat any Red Lotus sect disciple without much effort.


    This round ball-like object is not only given to these disciples but also to the other elite disciples in Yue Jang''s faction.


    "Damn! That Great Elder didn''t even spare his own sect''s disciples." Wang Chen was really disgusted by the plan of the protagonist''s grandfather.


    The Great Elder didn''t even spare a thought for those disciples who are neutral and haven''t joined any faction yet. This shows how vicious he is. And how this round ball object got into the Great Elder''s hands is pretty simple. Wang Chen is sure that it was the work of Yue Jang''s ''Golden Finger'' grandpa. If obtaining such an item was easy, how could other top sects in the Wukang Kingdom not have it?


    Wang Chen''s plan is pretty simple: he will use the round ball object to locate other disciples who possess it and eliminate them.


    After using his Qi to activate the round ball object, Wang Chen observed it closely. As he concentrated his gaze on the glowing orb, he noticed several red dots appearing within it. It was like a compass that could detect the location of other possessors of the round ball. The only green dot on the map was Wang Chen''s own location.


    "Woah, this round ball is amazing," Wang Chen exclaimed as he held it up in front of him. "It''s like something out of a modern sci-fi movie."


    He continued to scan the round ball, watching as red dots appeared on its surface. "These red dots represent other disciples with the same object as me. It''s like a GPS tracker or something."


    Finally, after a few moments of scanning, "Got it," he exclaimed. "There''s a disciple nearby with the same object. I''m heading in that direction to take care of business."


    With his plan in mind, Wang Chen started moving towards the direction of the red dot.


    ¡­..


    "It has been two days since I started eliminating these elite disciples of Yue Jang''s faction," Wang Chen thought to himself. "I''ve already obtained around 23 round ball items, which means I''ve killed more than 60 elite disciples. This is no small feat, and it''s safe to say that I alone have shaken Yue Jang''s faction."


    If we were to compare Yue Jang''s faction to a tree, then Wang Chen had effectively chopped off more than half of it, leaving less than half remaining.


    Wang Chen couldn''t help but imagine the shock and horror on the Great Elder''s face when he and his remaining disciples would come out of the secret realm and witness the decimation of their faction. Wang Chen knew that the impact of his actions would be huge and that the Great Elder would be left reeling.


    However, Wang Chen was not satisfied with just this. He wanted to cut down the entire tree, leaving only the roots. Although a tree can regrow from its roots, it takes a long time, and Wang Chen was not willing to wait for them to recover and come back stronger. He had already discussed future plans with Su Chen and Su Zhong for a counterattack once they exited the secret realm.


    "Wait, what''s this?" Wang Chen said as he noticed three red dots on the round ball converging in one location. "This could mean trouble. I need to investigate and see what''s happening." He stood up, his mind focused on eliminating more of the elite disciples.


    ¡­..


    "Hand over that third order herb and we''ll let you live," a disciple wearing a red Lotus sect robe demanded, gripping his chest in anger. Eight other disciples wearing the same robe stood beside him.


    The young man standing in front of them had some cuts on his body and held a sword with a resentful expression as he faced them.


    He had just fought some beasts and obtained a third order mushroom herb, which could increase his cultivation realm upon consumption. However, these guys suddenly appeared and tried to snatch the herb. He fought back and was winning, but then more disciples from the red Lotus sect arrived. Now, they were trying to make a deal, saying they would spare his life if he handed over the herb. He knew that if he gave it to them, they would kill him anyway.


    "Isn''t that the¡­.." Wang Chen became surprised as he saw who the young man was.


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 Chapter 48 Plan Messed Up

    ?"Isn''t that guy the second protagonist?" Wang Chen whispered as he crouched behind a nearby tree, peering at the figure in the distance.


    "Has he become the protagonist yet?" Wang Chen asked the system, hoping to learn the second protagonist''s status and potentially take advantage of his opportunities.


    [No, he didn''t gain the protagonist identity yet.]


    "Tsk," Wang Chen clicked his tongue in disappointment, contemplating his next move.


    "Now, what should I do?" Wang Chen muttered under his breath, feeling confused about how to handle the situation. If it were any other person, he would have killed all the red sect disciples, including the young man. However, he knew that the young man was soon to become a protagonist, and if he tried to kill him now, he would face the interference of heaven''s will, which he was not strong enough to defend against.


    "Should I follow the routine of saving him and then owing him a favor?" Wang Chen thought, considering his options.


    As this was the most feasible solution to deal with this type of situation, if he came forward and saved the protagonist by killing these disciples, he would gain the trust of the protagonist and kill these disciples like killing two birds with one stone.


    Suddenly, all the Red Lotus sect disciples who were bullying the young man heard a rustling sound from a nearby bush and turned their heads to look.


    To their surprise, they saw a young man in a robe similar to theirs step out from behind the bush..


    "Dammit, one more guy appeared," Zu Ming muttered under his breath. Previously, it was hard enough dealing with these nine Red Lotus sect disciples, and now another one appeared. He was sure he couldn''t escape from here, and only a miracle could save him.


    The other nine Red Lotus sect disciples had different thoughts this time, as they needed to check to which faction this new guy belonged. If he belonged to Yue Jang''s faction, same as them, then it would be good. But if he was from Su Chen''s faction, then the only result would be to kill him, just like they were planning to do with the young man after snatching the third order herb.


    To confirm his identity, one of the guys took out a round object and checked if any extra red dots appeared. As expected, a red dot appeared, but it shocked them that the red dot shown in the round object was too big compared to their three red dots, and they got no information regarding this situation.


    The guy who checked earlier informed the others about this problem, and after discussing it, they came to the same conclusion and looked toward Wang Chen. "Greetings, senior," they said with a polite tone, cupping their fists and giving a light bow to Wang Chen.


    ''What''s with this situation?'' Wang Chen thought to himself, feeling puzzled. He had expected them to belittle him or trash talk him, but instead, they became quite polite, which messed up his entire plan. He wondered what was going on and why they were treating him this way.


    "So he is their senior?" Zu Ming thought to himself, as he took a few steps back, trying to find a way out of the situation.


    The Red Lotus sect disciples had already cornered him. They were standing at the edge of a deep valley, with jagged rocks lining the bottom.


    The air was thick with red mist, making it difficult to see beyond a few feet. and he knew that he didn''t have a chance of winning against them.


    He thought to himself, "I will die anyway, so why give them what they want?" With this thought, he suddenly jumped out from the corner of the valley and free-fell into the abyss below. The mist-like red miasma surrounded him as he plunged deeper into the unknown depths.


    "Wait." Wang Chen tried to stop Zu Ming as he saw him suddenly jump from the valley towards the red miasma, which is considered the end of any disciple''s cultivation journey. This is because the red miasma is quite poisonous to a cultivator as it corrodes their Qi and their foundation.


    which is dangerous. If the foundation is corroded, they couldn''t cultivate anymore until it is removed by a treasure or someone with a high cultivation base.


    However, this is not a problem for Wang Chen as his Devouring physique allows him to devour the red miasma. But he couldn''t stay there for long, as he couldn''t completely control his devouring physique power. If he lost control, it would not only be the red miasma harming him but also his devouring physique.


    ''If I follow the second protagonist now to the depth of the miasma, I''m sure he would get some nice opportunities there. But it wouldn''t be too good, as he hasn''t awakened his protagonist identity yet. So I wouldn''t take the risk of going down there,'' Wang Chen thought. He was disappointed because if he met with this second protagonist again, that guy would see him as an enemy. Wang Chen didn''t want that until he finished dealing with the first protagonist, Yue Jang.


    "Senior, we apologize for our incompetence in retrieving the third order herb. That guy didn''t escape, but instead committed suicide and took the herb with him," one of the disciples stepped forward and spoke with a remorseful tone. He then added, "But don''t worry, we will find another way to acquire the herb." His sly smile betrayed his true intentions, hinting that they might resort to snatching or stealing from other disciples.


    "May I ask how you were able to recognize me as your superior? I''m certain that neither the Great Elder nor Yue Jang informed you of my identity," Wang inquired.


    He asked the question before eliminating them because he sensed that something was off. He had only been eliminating other disciples and collecting their tokens, so he couldn''t understand how they could recognize him as a senior. He had been using the names of the Great Elder and Yue Jang to avoid suspicion, hoping that they wouldn''t doubt him. Since he could freely use their names, he thought that they would consider him a legitimate senior.


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 Chapter 49 Giving A Mission

    ?"Senior, during the process of verifying your identity with this round ball object, we noticed that your location was shown near us as a massive red dot. We were not informed about this by the Great Elder or senior Yue Jang, and we assumed that this information was supposed to be confidential," one of the men stepped forward and explained. He then expressed confusion and asked, "But senior, I have never seen you before. Could you please tell us who you are?"


    Wang Chen had mastered the Celestial Thief Technique, which allowed him to conceal his cultivation realm completely. Not even a single trace of his Qi seeped out, making it nearly impossible for anyone to detect his true strength.


    As a result, when the other disciples tried to sense his cultivation base, they were unable to do so and assumed that he must be a senior with an extremely high cultivation base. This is why they referred to him as "senior" and showed him such deference.


    Now Wang Chen understands why these disciples were calling him senior and being so polite to him, he thought to himself. ''They didn''t consider the possibility that I might have killed all the other disciples and taken their round ball objects. Carrying them around like this is making me stick out like a massive red dot, visible to anyone who happens to detect me from the round ball.''


    "I kept my identity hidden in the secret realm, so there''s no need for you to know," Wang said with a nonchalant expression.


    He realized that the other people in the realm were unaware of his true identity. However, if he were to reveal his name, it would be clear that he was from the opposing faction. After all, his name had become quite well-known after he defeated Yue Mingluan and was personally recruited by Su Chen. It was likely that his name was quite famous in the sect, which made it a risky move to reveal his true identity.


    Wang couldn''t use a fake name either, as the other disciples may doubt him if he gave them a name that didn''t match up with the senior names that they were familiar with.


    "Forgive me, senior. It was my mistake to have asked about your identity," the young man who had previously inquired about Wang Chen''s identity apologized with a bow. He knew that in the world of cultivation, offending a senior could bring disastrous consequences and he didn''t want to risk his life for a moment of curiosity.


    Wang Chen, on the other hand, was contemplating his next move. He knew that his true identity could not be revealed, as it would jeopardize his mission. He needed to come up with a plan to achieve his goals without arousing suspicion.


    "I have a mission for you," Wang Chen said in an authoritative tone. "I have discovered a treasure cave where a valuable inheritance may be kept. I need our most skilled disciples to explore the cave. You must gather as many of our faction disciples as you can within two days. We will meet here, and I will assess your performance. Depending on your success, I will reward you with treasures."


    Upon hearing Wang Chen''s words, the nine disciples felt elated. They could impress this senior and gain some valuable treasures as well.


    However, what was the mission? It was merely to gather their faction members in one place. It seemed like a simple task, and they wouldn''t have to risk their lives.


    "Senior, we will complete the mission," they exclaimed in unison with excitement.


    "You may now depart and carry out the task," Wang Chen replied, rubbing his chin in contemplation.


    "Thank you, Senior." They bowed respectfully and left, cupping their fists as a sign of respect.


    Wang Chen watched as the disciples left, their figures disappearing from his sight. A sly smile crept across his face as he realized that what he had said was all a lie. He hadn''t found any treasure cave or valuable inheritance.


    At first, he had wanted to kill the disciples as they had ruined his plan to impress the second protagonist. But upon hearing their misunderstanding, he saw an opportunity to use it to his advantage.


    By giving them the task of gathering their faction members, he could avoid having to personally eliminate them in the secret realm. Soon enough, they would gather happily, unaware that they were eagerly waiting for their own demise.


    "Now I should start looting opportunities from others." Saying this Wang Chen also left from there.


    ¡­.


    Zu Ming slowly opened his eyes and groaned, his hand throbbing with pain. He looked around and saw that he was lying near the entrance of a cave. He was surprised to find that the red miasma that surrounded the Abyss did not seem to touch him, but beyond the cave entrance, there was a thick wall of red fog that obscured everything beyond it.


    "How did I survive the fall?" Zu Ming wondered aloud. He noticed his hand was bleeding and held it tightly.


    Zu Ming sat up, clutching his injured hand, and surveyed the scene before him. The thick and dense miasma blocked his view beyond a few meters from the cave entrance. There seemed to be no way out other than to explore the cave.


    "I need to find a way out of here," he muttered to himself.


    As he stood up, he felt a twinge of pain shoot through his leg. He winced and sat back down.


    ''I must rest for a while and let my body heal,'' he thought.


    Then, Zu Ming remembered the third order mushroom herb for which he had attempted suicide. Slowly, he opened his eyes and reached into his storage bag, pulling out the herb. He examined it closely, making sure that it was still intact after his fall. He knew that he would need its healing properties if he was going to survive in this place.


    Carefully, he placed the herb on his tongue and closed his eyes, letting its medicinal properties flow through his body. He could feel his wounds healing and the pain in his hand and leg subsiding. After a few moments, he opened his eyes and smiled.


    "I am lucky to have this herb with me," he thought. "But I cannot rely on it too much. I must find a way out of here soon."


    He glanced at the cave entrance and wondered what lay beyond. "I must go inside and explore," he muttered to himself.


    With a deep breath, he slowly got up and limped towards the dark depths of the cave, hoping to find a way out and escape this cursed place.


    A/N:- I hope you guys point out my mistakes and will let me Correct it and also please leave a review so I can know how my readers like my story and what I need to improve in the story.

 Chapter 50 Blood Emperor Inheritance

    ?As Zu Ming cautiously navigated through the treacherous cave, his heart pounded with fear and adrenaline. The traps that littered the ground were cunningly hidden, and he knew that any misstep could mean certain death.


    However, despite the overwhelming odds against him, Zu Ming managed to avoid each trap with incredible ease.


    Zu Ming continued to move forward, his eyes darting from one trap to another. Even as he limped along, he felt an almost supernatural sense of agility and balance. It was as if the heavens were shielding him from harm, guiding his every step and movement.


    Zu Ming could hardly believe his luck. Even with his injury, he had managed to escape every trap unscathed. "How is this possible?" he wondered to himself. "I''ve heard of Cultivators with incredible luck, but this is beyond anything I''ve ever experienced."


    He was certain that if any other Cultivator had been in his place, they would have met with a terrible fate.


    As he continued through the cave, he came across a strange room that seemed to be someone''s tomb.


    The air was thick with an eerie silence, broken only by the sound of his own footsteps. As he approached the strange room, he felt a sense of reverence washing over him. He bowed his head and kowtowed three times, paying respect to the unknown entity whose resting place he had stumbled upon.


    Just as he was about to leave, a loud creaking sound caught his attention, and he turned to see a coffin slowly rising from the ground. He gasped in shock and took a step back, unsure of what to do. As the coffin came to rest, he cautiously approached it and opened it to reveal a skeleton holding a book.


    Despite his fear, he was drawn to the book and reached out to touch it. Suddenly, the skeleton came to life, its empty eye sockets locking onto his own. "Who dares disturb my rest?" it rasped, its voice echoing through the cave.


    Zu Ming gathered his courage and replied, "I meant no disrespect, I was merely paying my respects to this tomb."


    Zu Ming''s heart raced as he watched the skeleton''s empty eye sockets fix upon him. The bony hand gripped the book tightly as it considered his words, and the silence that followed was almost unbearable. He could feel the weight of the creature''s gaze upon him as it scrutinized his every move.


    Suddenly, the skeleton let out a deep, rasping laugh that echoed through the cave. "Kekeke," it chuckled, "finally found you. I have been waiting for you for a long time."


    Zu Ming felt a chill run down his spine at the skeleton''s words. "Waiting for me? What do you mean?"


    The skeleton leaned forward and placed the book in Zu Ming''s hands. "My master, the Blood Emperor, has been searching for a worthy successor to inherit his legacy. I have been tasked with finding someone And I believe you are the one."


    Zu Ming''s mind raced as he tried to process the information. "The Blood Emperor? But why me? I''m just a lowly cultivator."


    The skeleton gave a hollow laugh. "Luck is a fickle thing, young one. Sometimes it is the lowliest of cultivators who are blessed with the greatest fortune. You have been chosen because you possess the same physique as my lord. And now, It is fate that brought you here, and fate that led me to you. I will give you his inheritance."


    Zu Ming''s eyes widened as he watched in awe as the skeleton took out a small golden-colored bottle filled with what appeared to be blood. "This is my lord''s blood," the skeleton said in a raspy voice. "Only someone with the same physique as him can use it. And I believe that someone is you."


    Zu Ming felt a sense of disbelief wash over him as the skeleton handed him the bottle. "Me? But how do I use it?"


    The skeleton grinned wickedly as it opened the bottle. Suddenly, the blood within the bottle started to move on its own, sensing something in the room. Zu Ming watched in horror as the blood suddenly destroyed the bottle and shot towards him without giving him a chance to react.


    Zu Ming felt like his body was on fire as the blood continued to flow through his veins. His skin turned red, and his veins bulged as he struggled to withstand the excruciating pain. He closed his eyes, trying to focus on his breathing, and reminded himself of his purpose.


    The skeleton watched silently as Zu Ming''s body convulsed, and beads of sweat dripped down his face. "Good, young one," the skeleton said. "The Blood Emperor''s power is not for the weak-willed."


    Zu Ming''s body trembled as the pain intensified, but he refused to give up. He gritted his teeth, dug his nails into his palms, and let out a fierce roar as the blood finally settled within him.


    ...


    For a moment, everything went silent as Zu Ming took deep breaths, his eyes still closed. He could feel the power coursing through his veins, and he knew that he had changed. When he finally opened his eyes, he saw the skeleton nodding in approval.


    "You have done well, young one," the skeleton said, its voice echoing through the cavern. "You have accepted the Blood Emperor''s legacy, and now you must use it to fulfill your destiny."


    Zu Ming stood up slowly, his body still tingling with the aftereffects of the blood. He felt different, more powerful than he had ever been before. He looked at the skeleton and nodded, his eyes filled with determination. "I will not disappoint you or the Blood Emperor," he said.


    Zu Ming approached the ancient skeleton and listened attentively as it spoke. "I will give you a technique that was used by the Blood Emperor himself," the skeleton said, its voice raspy and dry.


    Zu Ming''s eyes widened in surprise. "The Blood Emperor''s technique?" he repeated in amazement.


    A/N:- Please leave your comments on the story so far so that I can judge how it''s going and would add something if it''s missing in the story.

 Chapter 51 Yue Luangs Rage

    ?Somewhere in the Red Lotus Sect, a disciple was walking towards a specific house with a sly grin on his face.


    "Hehehe, Master has already promised to deal with Wang Chen in the secret realm and give me a reward after I complete the mission," Yue Luang muttered under his breath.


    Upon reaching the house, he shouted, "Wang Chen, come out!"


    There was no reply from the cabin, but instead of getting angry like last time, Yue Luang seemed happy that no one answered him.


    He moved forward and destroyed the cabin door, then shouted again, "Come out, you bastard Wang Chen!"


    As he shouted, Li Mei came out from her room. She hadn''t heard Yue Luang''s voice at first, but after he broke the door, she heard clearly and answered.


    "My master is not here. Why did you break the door?" Li Mei asked, her voice full of anger.


    "Why are you here?" Li Mei asked, sensing that Yue Luang had not come with good intentions. When she saw the broken door, it confirmed her suspicions.


    "You know that for breaking into someone else''s cabin without their master''s permission, you can be punished," Li Mei said with a stern expression.


    Ha! Punished? By the master of this cabin? Don''t make me laugh, if there is no master of this cabin who would punish me" Yue Luang sneered. "And you, a mortal with no cultivation, have the nerve to question me? How dare you even speak to me, much less show anger? I should teach you a lesson."


    "The master of this cabin is the only one who has the right to punish me, should I ever do anything wrong," Li Mei''s voice dripped with icy disdain as she spoke, her eyes fixed on Yue Luang with an unwavering glare. "You, a lowly disciple, have no right to be here. This place is meant for those who are worthy of it, not for troublemakers like you. So I suggest you leave now."


    "How dare you..." Yue Luang''s anger boiled within him. Wang Chen had already become superior to him, and he couldn''t even get revenge on him. And now, to be told to leave by a mere maid who couldn''t even cultivate - this level of humiliation was unbearable for him.


    ''Sorry, young master, but I''ll have to be tough on her. That wild bitch needs to be put in her place, and I''ll make sure she becomes obedient. It''s my duty for the betterment of young master Jang,'' Yue Luang justified to himself before walking towards Li Mei.


    "You''re gonna be my obedient bitch now." Yue Luang barked as he balled his fist and prepared to strike Li Mei in the abdomen.


    He really wanted to slap her, but his young master told him to bring her back unharmed. However, in a fit of anger, he couldn''t resist giving her a little beating. He didn''t put much strength into the punch, so it wouldn''t kill her.


    Yue Luang didn''t get the time to react as before his fist could hit her abdomen, Li Mei suddenly slapped him hard with a surge of Qi imbued on her hand.


    It was a powerful move that caught Yue Luang off guard, throwing him against the wall of the gate he had previously destroyed. He cried out in pain, unable to believe what had just happened.


    Yue Luang''s hand trembled as he put it on his cheek, which was now red and swollen. Blood dripped from his mouth, and several teeth lay scattered on the floor.


    "How is this even possible? How could you cultivate?" he managed to say through gritted teeth, his expression one of disbelief and shock.


    Li Mei stood before him, her eyes cold and her posture confident. "If you still don''t want to go and be beaten by a mortal again, I would not go easy on you next time," she warned him.


    Her cultivation level had now reached the 2nd stage of the Foundation Building realm, and earlier, when Yue Luang had tried to attack her, his guard was down. Li Mei could have taken advantage and seriously injured him, but she had only used half her strength on the slap.


    Yue Luang felt a vein bulging on his forehead at Li Mei''s words, filled with shame and anger. He couldn''t believe that he had been beaten by a mere mortal, someone who previously couldn''t even resist his hand grip. If anyone were to find out about this, he would die from shame.


    He was especially worried about his young master hearing of this incident. Yue Luang knew that his repeated failures would disgust his master, and he feared what the consequences would be.


    Before his master left for the secret realm, he had given Yue Luang a mission and a pill that could help him break through to the Foundation Building Realm, making it easier to complete the mission. However, after being humiliated by Li Mei, he couldn''t help but doubt his own abilities.


    The mission assigned to him was straightforward - to kidnap the maid of Wang Chen. However, Yue Luang couldn''t fathom why his young master was so smitten with a mere mortal maid. There were many beautiful female disciples in the sect who were willing to serve him.


    Yue Luang had to upgrade his cultivation base to at least the foundation building realm to enter the True Core disciple area.


    which he could achieve with the help of a pill his master had given him before leaving for the secret realm. However, instead of accomplishing his goal, he was left humiliated with a face slap.


    "Now I have a reason to teach you a lesson," Yue Luang growled, his movements blurring as he launched a flurry of attacks at Li Mei.


    Li Mei tried to defend herself from Yue Luang''s attack, but her lack of experience in fighting was obvious. She had only recently advanced to the second stage of Foundation Building realm and had not yet honed her combat skills. As the barrage of attacks continued, Li Mei found herself struggling to keep up with Yue Luang''s speed and power. She could feel her consciousness slipping away as she was hit hard in the head.


    "Ha! You can''t even stand up to me," Yue Luang taunted as he delivered a swift kick to Li Mei''s side. "You''re nothing but a weak and useless maid."


    ''This is it, I''m going to die here. I hope master Wang Chen¡­'' Li Mei thought to herself as she struggled to stay conscious.


    She tried to focus her Qi to heal herself, but the pain was too much to bear. As Yue Luang continued to beat her, Li Mei could hear the sound of her bones cracking under the force of his attacks. She knew that she couldn''t take much more of this.


    "Ha ha ha! You''re nothing but a worthless piece of trash," Yue Luang laughed maniacally as he continued to beat on her unconscious body. "I''ll make sure you regret ever crossing me!"


    ''But I can''t give up, I have to keep fighting.'' Li Mei thought, determined not to let Yue Luang win. She tried to gather her strength for one final push, but it was too late. Yue Luang had already unleashed a powerful attack aimed at killing her.

 Chapter 52 Pheonix Fire

    ?As Yue Luang''s fist hurtled towards Li Mei in a fit of rage, an unexpected event occurred, causing him to halt his attack.


    As Li Mei''s life force dwindled, her soul began to pulse with an otherworldly energy. It transformed from a pure white to a mix of red and yellow, like the legendary flames of a phoenix. The energy around her intensified and coalesced into a cocoon, enveloping her battered body within.


    Inside the cocoon, Li Mei''s soul took on a new form. She became a newborn baby, appearing peaceful and serene. But as Yue Luang stepped forward, intent on delivering a final blow, the baby''s eyes suddenly snapped open.


    Within the newborn baby''s icy blue eyes blazed a fierce flame, different from the rest of its body which radiated heat. The flames appeared like a cold fire, akin to the legendary ice phoenix. Its intensity burned with a fierce power, one that could freeze or melt anything it touched.


    As Yue Luang regained his senses, he felt like an ant being watched by a supreme being. His throat felt dry as he looked towards the battered form of Li Mei, only to see her enveloped in flames. He muttered in confusion, "Wh-what happened?"


    As the phoenix fire engulfed Li Mei''s body, Yue Luang watched in awe as her bones started to crack and realign themselves. Her wounds began to heal at an alarming rate, and soon, she was bathed in a brilliant aura of ice blue. Her hair transformed into the same icy color as the phoenix fire, which radiated an otherworldly power.


    As Li Mei rose to her feet, her eyes were filled with a disdainful gaze that sent shivers down Yue Luang''s spine. "Hmph, a lowly ant like you who has barely started their cultivation dared to lay a hand on me," she spat, her voice sounding different from before, cold and filled with contempt.


    It was clear that Li Mei held no respect for Yue Luang and looked down upon him with disgust.


    As soon as Li Mei spoke, Yue Luang''s body trembled and he tried to step back, but he couldn''t even muster the strength to lift a finger.


    The sound of her voice alone sent shivers down his spine, and he was covered in a cold sweat. He desperately wanted to run or scream, but he couldn''t even form a single word.


    It felt like the air around him was choking him, making it difficult for him to breathe.


    Even though he was a cultivator in the Foundation Building realm and could hold his breath for an hour without any issue, he found himself gasping for air.


    "Die"


    As soon as the word "Die" left Li Mei''s lips, her eyes ignited with the icy phoenix fire of her soul form. From those blazing eyes, she shot a beam of energy that struck Yue Luang directly in the chest.


    As Li Mei unleashed the power of the ice phoenix fire, Yue Luang felt a wave of coldness wash over him. At first, it was just a chill, but then it grew stronger and stronger until he felt like his entire body was frozen.


    As the coldness reached his heart, the ice phoenix fire began to burn, but instead of warmth, he felt a searing pain that spread throughout his body.


    The ice phoenix fire was not just any ordinary fire, but a rare and powerful element that could freeze and burn at the same time. As it coursed through Yue Luang''s veins, his blood began to freeze from the inside out.


    His skin turned ashen and brittle, and his bones started to crack under the intense pressure.


    All the while, Yue Luang''s will to live was slowly being extinguished by the icy flames.Previously he wanted to live and run away from here but now all he wanted was just to die. It was as if the fire was devouring his very soul, leaving him with nothing but a desire for death. In the end, he could do nothing but surrender to the overwhelming power of the ice phoenix fire and accept his fate.


    Finally, after a moment, there was no trace of Yue Luang left, not even ashes, only a cold emptiness that permeated the surrounding environment.


    Meanwhile, the baby cocoon, which housed Li Mei''s soul, closed its eyes and entered into a deep slumber. As for Li Mei herself, she lay completely still on the ground, her eyes returning to their normal color and her hair returning to its natural state. She was completely unaware of what had just transpired and had seemingly passed out from the sheer exhaustion of it all.


    ¡­..


    [Congratulations host for intercepting a blue level opportunity and getting 300 Destiny Points.]


    [Congratulations host for intercepting a cyan level opportunity and getting 400 Destiny Points.]


    [ Congratulations host for intercepting a green level opportunity and getting 250 Destiny Points...¡­


    ...¡­..]


    During this time, Wang Chen had seized countless opportunities, and his accumulation of Destiny Points was growing at an alarming rate. Along the way, he also had to deal with some Elite disciples who dared to cross his path.


    "Hmm, it''s about time that all the disciples have gathered around the mountain. I must hasten there and reward them handsomely for their efforts," Wang muttered to himself with a sly smile as he regulated his breathing and used the Cloud-Stepping Technique to soar towards his destination with lightning speed.


    ¡­.


    At the same time, somewhere in a secret realm, a group of disciples gathered around a young man who looked at a round ball in his hand with a puzzled expression.


    "Brother Jang and Grandpa didn''t tell me about this," murmured Yue Mingluan, as he noticed numerous red dots converging in one area while a colossal red dot drew closer towards them.


    "Shall we investigate what''s happening over there?" suggested one of the disciples in the group.


    "Hmm, let''s go and take a closer look," nodded Yue Mingluan, as he led the group towards the gathering of red dots in the distance.

 Chapter 53 Fulfilling A Seniors Role

    ?"Dear fellow disciple, could you please enlighten us about the identity of the senior you referred to and the reason behind our assembly?" asked one of the disciples respectfully.


    "Brother, we have only two days left until the secret realm closes, and we haven''t eliminated many members of the second elder faction," added another disciple with a worried expression.


    "Actually, I''m not entirely sure why we''re gathered here," replied the first disciple hesitantly. "The senior mentioned something about a cave that might contain inheritance, valuable treasures and artifacts. He promised to reward us if we explore the cave and contribute in helping senior."


    The disciple who spoke up was none other than Wang Chen''s appointed mission agent.


    As the disciple finished speaking, everyone was taken aback. It was well-known that finding an inheritance in this secret realm was no easy feat. No one had ever found one before, and most had thought it was just a baseless rumor. However, an inheritance would bring with it immense wealth and resources. The disciples were excited at the prospect of finally getting their hands on some of these treasures.


    They realized that gathering together for this mission was more important than focusing on eliminating members of the opposing faction. If their faction were to obtain the inheritance, they would have a significant advantage and could easily suppress the other faction.


    It seemed reasonable to them that they had been gathered for this purpose.


    Suddenly, a figure appeared before them, his face obscured by a cloth, only his eyes visible. The disciples were taken aback, and one of them thought, "How did he manage to sneak up on us without us sensing anything?"


    They all shared the same inner thought as they couldn''t detect any Qi or aura from the stranger. They wondered who he was and what his intentions were.


    "Senior!" exclaimed one of the disciples, bowing respectfully with his fists cupped. They all knew that this person was the one who had given them the mission. They also realized that the senior had hidden his face, which meant he didn''t want to reveal his identity.


    They didn''t know why he was hiding his face, but they felt it wasn''t their place to ask. When Wang Chen had appeared before them without a trace or aura, they knew that only a senior with a high cultivation base could do that. It was likely that this senior was at the Core Formation Realm, or even higher.


    Wang Chen had planned his sudden appearance carefully, knowing that using his Celestial Thief Technique would conceal his aura and Qi from the disciples. He thought to himself,''They will assume that I have a higher cultivation base than them if they can''t detect me.''


    He had considered slowly revealing himself to the disciples, but ultimately decided that a sudden entry would be more effective. He was pleased to see that his plan had worked perfectly, and the disciples greeted him with a light bow and cupped their fists in a gesture of respect. Wang Chen felt a sense of satisfaction at the successful execution of his plan.


    Wang Chen cleared his throat and addressed the gathered disciples. "Ahem, I''m sure you all know why you''re here. While I understand you may be eager to continue your mission of killing the second Elder faction disciples, this task is far more important."


    He spoke in a deep, commanding voice that sounded almost otherworldly. The disciples nodded in agreement, knowing that he spoke the truth.


    "If we can obtain the inheritance and all the treasures hidden within, our faction will become incredibly strong. At that point, suppressing the opposing faction will be a small matter." Wang Chen''s words hung in the air, and the disciples felt a sense of excitement and anticipation.


    Wang Chen scratched his head and continued, "Brother Jang and the junior disciples have already gone ahead, but they''re gonna need some help. The place we''re headed to is pretty huge, and we need as many hands as possible to search through it all."


    He looked around at the gathered disciples, his expression serious. "I''m counting on all of you to give your best effort and help us find what we''re looking for. The rewards will be worth it, trust me."


    As soon as Wang Chen mentioned Yue Jang''s name, all the remaining doubts in the disciples'' hearts vanished into thin air. They knew that no one would dare to slander the name of their faction''s pillar and idol, so they were now 100% certain of Wang Chen''s identity and the existence of the inheritance.


    "Come on, follow me. I know the way." Wang Chen beckoned to the disciples, his tone confident and authoritative. Without waiting for a response, he started moving, Those disciples followed him eagerly.


    Wang Chen''s speed was nothing extraordinary, it was on par with the disciples. He knew that if he used the low-level Cloud Step Technique, they would start doubting his identity. After all, no senior would use such a basic technique when they could easily master higher-grade techniques. So, he refrained from using it, even though he could have easily outpaced them with it.


    As Wang Chen moved at a pace that was equal to the disciples, they felt grateful and relieved. They had initially thought that the senior would use his powerful cultivation base to move at high speed, but he was considerate of their pace. This made them admire the senior even more, and they became even more curious about his true identity.


    If Wang Chen could read the thoughts of these disciples, he would have doubled over in laughter and rolled on the ground like a silly monkey.


    ¡­.


    As they approached the two mountains that seemed to be nothing more than just an ordinary pair of peaks, the disciples began to feel puzzled. How could this place hold the secrets and treasures they were seeking? They looked around for any signs of an entrance or a clue to what lay beyond, but there was nothing out of the ordinary other than a simple cave.


    They started to wonder if they had been led on a wild goose chase, but they didn''t want to voice their doubts in front of the senior.


    As they stood there, Wang Chen could sense their confusion and decided to put their minds at ease. "Don''t be fooled by appearances," he said with a hint of mystery in his voice. "This is indeed the place we''re looking for."


    He moved forward between the two mountains and the disciples followed closely behind him. As they approached the seemingly ordinary mountains, they noticed a small opening between them that led to a cave. Wang Chen confidently stepped onto the threshold and disappeared from sight, leaving the disciples staring in awe.


    "Whoa, did the senior just vanish into thin air?" one of the disciples blurted out, bewildered.


    But before they could ponder further, Wang Chen suddenly reappeared in front of them, leaving them in awe.


    "Whoa! It''s like you teleported or something!" another disciple exclaimed.


    Chuckling, Wang Chen clarified, "No, no, it''s not teleportation. There''s a formation set up here. When you step on the entrance of the cave, it automatically sends you to the intended destination."


    Hearing Wang Chen''s explanation The disciples nodded, impressed with the hidden mechanism.


    Wang Chen looked at the group of disciples with a serious expression on his face. "One more important thing," he began, "after you go inside, separate from each other and go different ways." He paused to let his words sink in before continuing, "The inside is vast and we need you to search every corner of it. If you go in a group, it will be hard to cover the entire place. Those who perform well and contribute more will be given extra resources and will also have the opportunity to select one of the treasures that will be found in this cave."


    Upon hearing Wang Chen''s words, the disciples'' eyes lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore the vast cave and find the treasures hidden within. Even those who had initially planned to form a group now abandoned the idea, realizing that they would have a better chance of finding something valuable on their own.


    As they hurried towards the cave entrance, Wang Chen watched them with a small smile on his face.


    "You juniors, come here," Wang Chen said as he waved his hand towards the group of disciples. These nine disciples were the ones who were tasked to gather as many disciples from their faction as possible.


    Hearing Wang Chen''s words, they hurriedly moved towards him, eager to know why the senior was summoning them. As they approached, Wang Chen''s expression was full of smiles.


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 Chapter 54 Giving Them A Nice Reward

    ?As Wang Chen''s face lit up with a broad smile, the nine disciples felt a wave of excitement wash over them. They knew that their senior would be pleased with their performance in completing the mission.


    "I am thoroughly satisfied with your work," Wang Chen praised them, his words carrying the weight of his approval.


    This was not fake praise; Wang Chen was genuinely impressed with their performance. He had thought that these nine disciples would only be able to gather around 50-70 disciples of their faction, but they had exceeded his expectations and managed to gather more than 200 disciples.


    "Senior, this is what we disciples should do," the nine disciples said, cupping their hands and bowing slightly as a sign of respect to their so-called senior.


    Wang Chen nodded approvingly at the respectful demeanor of the nine disciples. "You have done well in completing this mission. Your dedication and hard work will not go unrewarded," he declared, waving his hand in a gesture of magnanimity.


    The disciples tried to keep their cool upon hearing Wang Chen''s words, but inside they were buzzing with excitement. They knew that whatever he gave them would be a major boost to their cultivation journey.


    "Ah! Senior, is that a sword you''re giving us as a reward?" One of the disciples asked eagerly, noticing the weapon in Wang Chen''s hand.


    Wang Chen shook his head, a sly smile playing at the corners of his lips. "No, no, my young disciple. What I have here is a gift that is even better than a sword. It''s just a way to give you your reward."


    "A way to give us the reward?" The disciples looked at each other in confusion, unsure of what Wang Chen meant by this cryptic statement.


    As Wang Chen walked towards them, he declared, "You guys have performed splendidly in carrying out Yue Jang and the Great Elder''s mission. The reward I''m about to give you is the best you deserve."


    The disciples exchanged confused glances, unsure of what Wang Chen had in store for them. Just as one of them was about to ask for clarification, a sudden, sharp pain jolted through him as a sword pierced his heart, leaving the others gasping in shock.


    The wounded disciple cast a frightened look at his attacker, who turned out to be none other than Wang Chen. As he struggled to speak, blood oozed from his mouth. "S-sen..." he managed to utter, but before he could say anything more, Wang withdrew his sword from his body, causing the disciple to fall lifeless to the ground with a loud thud.


    The remaining eight disciples stood there, stunned and speechless. "Why did you kill him, senior?" one of them finally managed to ask, his voice trembling with fear and confusion.


    As they began to regain their senses, they saw that Wang Chen had suddenly attacked the disciple who had just asked the question.


    "Agghh!"


    The disciple cried out in agony, but to everyone''s surprise, he wasn''t gravely wounded. Beneath his clothes, he was wearing a sturdy chest plate armor, which proved to be his savior as it successfully blocked Wang Chen''s attack and saved his life.


    "Who are you?" the guy asked as he tried to punch Wang Chen.


    The other disciples watched nervously, unsure of what was happening but sensing that something was off. They looked at each other, silently communicating their confusion and concern.


    They were now aware that Wang Chen was not the senior and was someone imposing as a senior. If he was a senior, the chest plate would have been pierced as well if the cultivation was on Core Formation Realm, but from the attack, the strength was of an Innate realm Cultivator.


    If Wang Chen wasn''t a senior, then who was he? And why was he pretending to be one?


    And just now when Wang Chen dodged the punch using cloud step movement technique, it confirmed their guess because no senior practitioner would use such a basic technique when they had access to more advanced ones.


    The fight continued between them as they realized that their opponent was only at the Innate realm, the same as them, so they had a chance to survive and started attacking.


    "You think you can defeat us, imposter?" one of them yelled as he swung his sword.


    Wang Chen dodged the attack and smirked. "You underestimate me," he said, before launching a counter-attack.


    As the fight went on, the eight disciples realized that they were no match for Wang Chen''s skills. One of them fell to the ground with a thud, followed by another.


    "You''re just a fake senior," one of the disciples spat out, trying to catch his breath.


    Wang Chen chuckled. "I never claimed to be a senior," he said. "You guys were the ones who made me senior."


    "You will all pay the price for betraying your sect."


    Wang Chen retorted, "Oh, so now it''s me who''s betraying the sect? Meanwhile, you all were planning to kill disciples from the opposing faction."


    In the end, Wang Chen finished off the remaining disciples, one by one. As he stood among the lifeless bodies.


    Wang Chen''s eyes glimmered as he looked at the lifeless bodies lying in front of him.


    He slowly walked towards the corpses and put a hand on the first disciple''s chest. A surge of energy flowed into his body, and he felt a wave of power coursing through his veins. He closed his eyes and concentrated, letting the Devouring Physique do its work.


    As the energy was absorbed, the disciple''s body started to wither and shrink until there was nothing left but his clothes and weapons. Wang Chen repeated the process with each of the remaining disciples until he was the only one left standing.


    Finally, he opened his eyes and looked around. The once peaceful forest was now silent, and the only sound that could be heard was the rustling of leaves in the wind. He took a deep breath and felt the power within him surge even higher.


    He gathered the remaining weapons and scattered them around the area, making it look like a skirmish between two rival factions, knowing that he needed to cover his tracks.


    If anyone were to come across the scene, they would think it was just a fight between two opposing factions and leave it at that.


    After that, he turned his gaze towards the cave entrance. "It''s time to send them to their death as well," he muttered under his breath.


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 Chapter 55 Yue Mingluan Sudden Appearance

    ?"Hmm?"


    Wang Chen''s heart skipped a beat as he sensed the aura of some cultivators approaching him at a rapid pace.


    "Oh crap, someone''s coming!" he muttered to himself in a panic.


    "I should find somewhere to hide," he thought quickly, scanning his surroundings. Spotting a patch of bushes nearby, he darted towards them, hoping to conceal himself from whoever was approaching.


    Once he was hidden, he took a deep breath and tried to calm his nerves. "I should at least see who it is," he thought to himself, peering through the leaves of the bushes as he waited for the approaching Cultivators to arrive.


    Wang Chen had originally intended to head towards the cave entrance, but as he sensed the aura approaching him, he knew that it was not a good sign.


    Because a few days ago, Wang Chen met a Blood Fang Sect disciple who had a yellow-level opportunity. Wang Chen couldn''t resist the temptation and secretly followed him to this hidden location. But as luck would have it, the guy vanished into thin air just as he was about to enter the cave.


    Wang Chen''s curiosity got the best of him and he followed the Blood Fang Sect disciple like a puppy chasing after a bone. Little did he know that it would lead him to a vast space where he was spawned in front of the very same guy.


    The guy became wary of him and attacked him, leaving Wang Chen no option but to kill him in self-defense.


    Afterward, Wang Chen searched for the treasure, which took him a day to find. Wang Chen had a bright idea to gather all the Elite disciples in this location and take them out. It was like inviting all the fish to swim in a pond that he had already poisoned.


    ¡­..


    After a while, Wang Chen''s sharp senses detected the approach of a group of around 17 people. He quickly realized that it was none other than Yue Mingluan and his followers, and his surprise quickly turned into annoyance.


    "What the hell happened here?" Yue Mingluan asked, his tone confused as he looked at the surrounding area, taking in the sight of the sect uniforms scattered around.


    "Looks like there was a fight between our faction and the opposing faction," one of Yue Mingluan''s followers chimed in, analyzing the situation.


    Yue Mingluan nodded, but his confusion was still evident. "I get that there was a fight, but why would so many of our disciples come to take down just nine of them? And where the heck are the bodies? And what''s up with this big-ass red dot on this thing?" He held up the strange orb and studied it intently, trying to make sense of the situation.


    The gathering of so many elite disciples, a sudden appearance of a giant red dot, and no trace of the enemy''s bodies. He had a feeling he knew what the huge red dot meant, but he refused to accept it. Betrayal? Inconceivable! It was like a monkey betraying its own banana tree. But, as the old adage goes, "keep your friends close and your enemies closer." He couldn''t entirely rule out the possibility of treachery within their own ranks, though it was unlikely. Unless, of course, someone had a death wish, and why would he think that way ?


    The answer was crystal clear. Every Elite disciple of their faction had taken a heaven oath before the mission, swearing that if they betrayed the faction for any reason, their heart demon would devour them or heaven''s thunder would strike them down. After all, who in their right mind would risk their life for some resources they couldn''t even use? Unless they had a death wish or were secretly vying for the position of the "Most Foolish Disciple in the Sect."


    In the Cultivation world, trust is harder to find than a phoenix feather. Betrayal and greed are as common as dirt, and often lead to bloodshed. In such a world, the only thing you can trust is your own strength.


    But how can you build trust and loyalty among comrades? Swear the Heaven''s Oath. This ancient pact ensures that any disciple who dares to betray their faction or break their oath will suffer the wrath of the heavens themselves. No lies, no tricks, no escape.


    Some may think they can cheat their way out of it, but in reality, it''s like trying to hide from a dragon''s gaze. The heavens have absolute strength and can see through every lie. And if you break your oath, you''ll find that the heavens are not just watching, but actively seeking retribution. So think twice before you break your word, lest you want to feel the wrath of heaven''s will.


    ¡­..


    Yue Mingluan noticed footprints leading to a nearby cave, along with multiple dots on the map indicating the presence of other disciples. "Shall we investigate and find out what happened?" he suggested to his followers.


    They agreed and headed towards the cave, "Then let''s go," Yue Mingluan declared.


    As they approached the entrance, But as they were about to step into the cave, a blinding light flashed before their eyes and they felt themselves being pulled into a vortex of energy.


    "What the...?" they exclaimed, their voices drowned out by the chaotic whirlwind.


    After some time passed, Wang Chen emerged from the bushes, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Ah, just the person I was hoping to meet," he muttered to himself as he saw Yue Mingluan being sucked into the vortex. "I''ll make sure to finish him off for good this time!"


    With a smirk on his face, Wang Chen strode towards the cave, determined to follow his nemesis into the unknown. And as he stepped closer, the blinding light consumed him too, enveloping him in its mysterious embrace.


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 Chapter 56 Elite Disciples End-1

    ?As soon as Wang Chen materialized inside the maze, he surveyed his surroundings with caution to ensure that he was alone.


    "Even if that Yue Mingluan sees through my plan, he won''t be able to find me in here," Wang Chen muttered confidently to himself.


    Wang Chen''s confidence was rooted in the fact that he had returned to a complex maze labyrinth. The maze was filled with formations and it was easy to lose track of one''s path, as Wang had previously experienced. After searching for almost three hours, Wang Chen had finally found the treasure. However, getting out of the labyrinth was another challenge. He spent an entire day trying to find a way out, but there were only two options available to him.


    The two ways to escape the labyrinth were clear to Wang Chen - either destroy the eye of the main formation that maintained the labyrinth''s state or find a way out.


    At first, Wang Chen considered destroying the eye of formation, but he remembered that he had given a mission to a group of elite disciples. If they found him and his true identity was revealed, he would have to face them head-on.


    Wang Chen knew that he could not defeat many disciples of the same stage as him. Moreover, the labyrinth was the perfect place to separate and kill them. Therefore, he let go of the idea of destroying the eye of formation and chose to find a way out.


    It took Wang Chen an entire day to find his way out of the labyrinth, but he made it out alive.


    ¡­.


    Wang Chen regained his senses and retrieved the orb from his storage bag. He carefully scanned the area to see if there were any Elite disciples near him so he could take down.


    His current plan was to eliminate all the Elite disciples who were isolated, as well as Yue Mingluan, before destroying the eye of the formation to create a path for his escape. He realized that it was a wise decision to postpone destroying the eye of the formation earlier because time was running out. With only two days left before the secret realm closed, he needed to act fast to accomplish the second part of his plan.


    Wang Chen retrieved the orb from his storage space and scanned the area. He spotted a few red dots on the orb, indicating the presence of Elite disciples nearby. "Hmm, these guys seem to be scattered just like I ordered them to be. Perfect for my plan," he said with a smirk.


    As he moved towards the first red dot, he saw an Elite disciple walking alone. Wang Chen attacked him with lightning-fast strikes, and the disciple didn''t even get a chance to react before he fell to the ground, lifeless. "Not bad. I could use a little more challenge, though," Wang Chen mused as he continued on his mission.


    One by one, he found and killed Elite disciples, using his skills and techniques to make each death more creative than the last. After each kill, he absorbed their Qi and blood with his Devouring physique, making him stronger with each victory.


    As he continued on his path of destruction, he spotted some red dots on the orb. "These red dots are in a group, they must be Yue Mingluan and his followers," he muttered with a sly smile. "I will save them for last, as the final act is always the most satisfying."


    Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. "Senior, are you checking our performance?" one of the disciples asked.


    Wang Chen turned around, his hand already gripping his sword. "Performance? I have no interest in such trivial matters," he replied coldly.


    The disciple''s eyes widened in shock as Wang Chen sliced off his hand with ease. "W-what did I do wrong?" the disciple stammered.


    "You did nothing wrong. This is just a trap," Wang Chen said with a sinister smirk. "And you fell right into it."


    As the disciple realized his fate, he tried to fight back. But it was no use. Wang Chen''s skills and techniques were too advanced, and he killed the disciple in a matter of seconds. He then absorbed the disciple''s Qi and blood with his Devouring physique.


    Wang Chen continued on his path, finding and killing each Elite disciple in a similar manner. Some tried to run, others begged for mercy, but all met the same fate. With each kill, Wang Chen absorbed their Qi and blood, making him stronger and more ruthless.


    ...


    Somewhere in the labyrinth, Yue Mingluan was growing increasingly frustrated. "This damn maze is more confusing than my ex-girlfriend''s riddles. Every time we think we''ve found a fellow disciple, they disappear faster than a fart in the wind. And that huge red dot keeps taunting us, like a mosquito we can''t swat," he grumbled to his followers. "I swear, if I ever get out of this labyrinth, I''m going to find whoever designed this place and give them a piece of my mind!"


    Suddenly, a voice interrupted Yue Mingluan''s frustration. "Young Master Mingluan, I didn''t think I would found you here but why are in a group?"


    Startled, Yue Mingluan turned to see a fellow disciple approaching them.


    "Who are you?" One of Yue Mingluan''s followers stepped forward, eyeing the newcomer warily. "We cannot simply trust anyone who claims to be from our faction. You could be deceiving us and secretly plotting an attack against Young Master Mingluan."


    "I am Xoung He, a True Disciple of our faction," announced Xoung He, his expression clouded with uncertainty as he spoke.


    Yue Mingluan''s eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean when you said earlier ''why am I in a group'' ?" Yue Mingluan questioned.


    "Huh? Isn''t it helpful for finding alone to search this vast labyrinth for Inheritance!" Xoung He replied.


    "Inheritance? What the hell is happening, explain to me more!" Yue Mingluan demanded as he didn''t understand what Xoung He was trying to say.


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 Chapter 57 Elite Disciples End-2

    ?"What is going on here? Explain it to me!" Yue Mingluan demanded, his face contorted in confusion.


    "It''s like this..." Xoung He began, explaining how more than 200 disciples had gathered in one place and were led by a senior figure to a labyrinth, with the promise of finding an inheritance. The senior had also promised additional rewards to those who made the greatest contribution.


    As Xoung He''s words sank in, Yue Mingluan''s face twisted into a scowl, his brows furrowing with displeasure. Suddenly, everything made sense, and he felt like he had just broken through a dense fog of confusion.


    "The senior that Xoung He mentioned is nothing but a duplicitous agent of the opposing faction," Yue Mingluan snarled, his voice dripping with contempt.


    "Hmm, it seems the opposite faction has caught wind of our plan to destroy them. And that ''senior'' they met in the labyrinth, he''s likely a formidable opponent. If he''s already taking out our elite disciples, then he must be in the late stages of Innate Realm. A Core Formation disciple wouldn''t need to go to such lengths to gather in a maze labyrinth as he can directly kill all those Elite disciples. We''ll need to tread carefully." Yue Mingluan''s expression hardened as he realized the gravity of the situation.


    Yue Mingluan''s voice boomed through the air like thunder, sending shivers down the spines of his followers. "Enough is enough!" he bellowed. "We can''t let this ''senior'' continue to wreak havoc on our faction. It''s time to take matters into our own hands and put a stop to this madness before more of our comrades fall."


    Yue Mingluan realized that the worst possible scenario had come true. He couldn''t believe what he was seeing: the large red dot on the map indicated that their faction''s elite disciples had been killed and their orbs taken. It was clear that the perpetrator was the so-called "senior" who had been mentioned earlier. All the orbs were now in the hands of a single individual, represented by the ominous huge red dot on the map.


    Yue Mingluan seethed with anger, "When I get my hands on him, I''ll flay him alive and subject him to all manner of torture!"


    "Don''t let your emotions cloud your judgement, boss. We need a plan to take him down," one of his followers advised.


    "Indeed, catching that guy won''t be easy. The red dot on the map doesn''t pinpoint his exact location, and this maze and its traps only make it more difficult," Yue Mingluan said, his expression grave. "We can''t afford to waste time trying to find a way out and summon reinforcements from a Core Formation Realm senior. By then, that guy would have likely killed all of our disciples here. Our top priority now is to save the rest of the disciples. According to Xoung He''s explanation, they are scattered. We need to gather them in groups."


    Yue Mingluan looked around at his followers, a determined glint in his eyes. "We have a total of 18 people, so I suggest we divide into three groups of six members each. We will head in different directions to warn the remaining disciples about the trap and to gather them in groups. Only by working together can we ensure their survival."


    As Yue Mingluan made his suggestion, his followers nodded in agreement. They knew it was their best chance to escape the trap they found themselves in.


    "Once we''ve gathered the remaining disciples, we can turn the tables on our hunter and make them the hunted," Yue Mingluan added with determination.


    With a final nod, the group split up and headed off in different directions, each determined to do their part in saving their fellow disciples and taking down their enemy. "We will meet again," they said to each other before disappearing into the maze.


    ¡­..


    Wang Chen gazed at the orb that showed the three groups of six red dots moving in different directions. "Have they become aware of my trap and started to move?" he wondered aloud.


    He fell into a contemplative silence for a moment before muttering to himself, "Yue Mingluan, your plan is not bad at all. You want to take me down and save the remaining disciples, but what if I take you down first? Who will warn those disciples then, hehehe."


    With that, Wang Chen used cloud step technique and headed towards the group that was moving southward.


    ¡­..


    Six cultivators were sprinting with incredible speed through the maze when suddenly, one of them noticed something on his orb and abruptly stopped in his tracks. The others quickly followed suit.


    "What''s wrong, Brother Zhu? Why did you stop?" one of them inquired.


    "Look at the orb!" Zhu responded tersely, and the others quickly took out their own orbs and inspected them. It became immediately clear why Zhu had stopped.


    "Get ready for a fight!" Zhu warned the others. "Our enemy is probably close by, since he''s been following us."


    The six comrades were on high alert, swords unsheathed and spells at the ready. But as the minutes ticked by, the tension in the air grew thicker and thicker.


    "Weakling, come out and face us like a man!" one of them shouted, trying to provoke the enemy.


    Another chimed in, "Or are you too scared to face us head-on?"


    But their taunts fell on deaf ears, and the only sound they could hear was the rhythmic drip-drip-drip of something hitting the ground.


    When they looked at the source of the sound all the remaining five disciples'' eyes widened in horror as they saw the fallen comrade, lying on the ground with blood gushing out of his neck. "Brother Quang!" cried one of them, rushing to his fallen friend''s side.


    Wang Chen stood calmly with his sword still dripping with blood, observing the terrified disciples with amusement. "My my, aren''t you all a bunch of brave warriors," he taunted, a wicked grin on his face. "Your words were sharp, but your skills...not so much."


    One of the disciples roared, his face flushed with anger. "You coward, attacking us from behind like a thief in the night!"


    The disciples gritted their teeth, their anger and fear boiling inside them. One of them stepped forward, his weapon at the ready.


    "You may have taken one of us down, but you won''t get away with it so easily!" he yelled.


    Wang Chen just smirked and twirled his sword in his hand. "Oh, I''m not planning on getting away so easily. In fact, I was hoping for a little entertainment."

 Chapter 58 Elite Disciples End-3

    ?As the disciples charged towards him, Wang Chen smirked and muttered under his breath, "Looks like the party''s just getting started." He met their attack head-on, effortlessly deflecting their strikes with his sword. The disciples were clearly outmatched, and their frustration began to show.


    "Come on, is that all you''ve got?" Wang Chen taunted, as he dodged a particularly clumsy blow. "I was hoping for a little bit more of a challenge." He struck back with lightning-fast strikes, each blow hitting its mark with deadly accuracy.


    The sound of metal clashing filled the air, as the disciples continued to press their attack. But Wang Chen was a master of his craft, and his movements were as fluid and graceful as a river. He seemed to be enjoying himself, a wicked grin on his face as he danced between his opponents.


    The disciples were no match for Wang Chen''s skill and strength. One by one, they fell to his sword, their bodies collapsing to the ground in a heap.


    The air was thick with the smell of blood and sweat, as Wang Chen stood victorious in the midst of the carnage. He wiped his sword clean on a fallen disciple''s robe and sheathed it with a satisfied sigh. "Well, that was fun. Now, where were we?"


    Finally, only one disciple remained standing, his eyes wide with fear as he watched his comrades fall. He was the one they called Brother Zhu.


    Zhu glared at Wang Chen, his hands shaking. "You...you''re a monster!"


    Wang Chen sheathed his sword and approached Zhu, a smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Well, well, well, looks like you''re the last one standing," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "But don''t worry, I''m not going to kill you...yet."


    Zhu gritted his teeth, his face contorted with anger. "You''ll pay for this! I''ll make sure of it!"


    Wang Chen chuckled. "Is that so? Well, let''s see what you''ve got."


    Zhu charged at Wang Chen, his weapon raised high. But Wang Chen was too fast for him. He dodged the attack easily and struck back with a swift blow that knocked Zhu to the ground.


    Wang Chen stood over him, his sword pointed at Zhu''s throat. "Now, now. Let''s not be hasty. I have a proposition for you."


    Zhu looked up at him, his eyes filled with hatred. "I''ll never join you!"


    Wang Chen just laughed. "Oh, I''m not asking you to join me. I just want some information. You see, I''m looking for something, and I have a feeling you might know where it is."


    Zhu scowled. "I''ll never tell you anything!"


    He walked towards Zhu, who was lying on the ground, clutching his wounds and gasping for air. He knelt down beside him and grabbed him by the hair, pulling his head up.


    Zhu''s eyes widened in terror as he felt Wang Chen''s sharp nails digging into his flesh. He let out a scream of pain, but Wang Chen only laughed.


    "You think that hurts? You haven''t seen anything yet."


    Wang Chen began to peel away at Zhu''s skin, causing him to cry out in agony.


    "Here, take this. It will heal your wounds."


    Zhu gasped in relief and swallowed the pill, feeling his injuries mend instantly.


    But the relief was short-lived as Wang Chen started torturing him again, each round more brutal than the last.


    He would pause every once in a while to give Zhu a healing pill to keep him alive, only to continue the torture once he had recovered a bit.


    "J-Just kill me. If I reveal something crucial, it will be considered as betrayal and it will break the Heaven''s oath. So, I would die anyway. Please, don''t torture me," Zhu pleaded, his voice trembling.


    Wang Chen paused, considering his words. He knew that Zhu was right.


    Wang Chen''s eyes narrowed as he looked at Zhu, who was still recovering from the torture. "Do you know where Yue Mingluan went?" he asked.


    Zhu blinked, confused. "That''s what you wanted to know? Why didn''t you ask earlier?" he muttered under his breath.


    "I am asking now," Wang Chen snapped, his tone cold and menacing. "Tell me, in which direction did Yue Mingluan go? And don''t make me repeat myself or I''ll have to resort to more... persuasive methods."


    Zhu gulped, his fear returning. "He went north," he stammered, hoping that this answer would satisfy Wang Chen and spare him from further torture.


    Wang Chen pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze towards Zhu. "I can offer you a chance at life, but you will have to do something for me."


    Zhu shook his head. "I have taken an oath to the heavens, I cannot betray my faction now. My life is already forfeit."


    "I''m not asking you to betray your faction," Wang Chen replied coolly. "I know that you were planning to gather all the disciples in the south direction to warn them of my trap. Am I right?"


    Zhu remained silent, his eyes downcast.


    Wang Chen''s eyes narrowed into slits as he scrutinized Zhu''s expression. His voice, cold and commanding, pierced through the silence. "I need you to gather all the disciples in that location," he said, pointing to a spot on the map with his index finger, "within the next four hours. Can you do that?" The air around them seemed to thicken with tension, as Wang Chen waited for Zhu''s response.


    Zhu hesitated for a moment, unsure if he could trust Wang Chen. But the look in Wang Chen''s eyes convinced him that he had no choice. "Yes, I can do that," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.


    Wang Chen wasn''t convinced. "I can''t trust you, Zhu. You could easily betray me. I need you to take a Heaven''s oath that you will do what I ask," he declared firmly.


    Zhu''s heart sank at the thought of taking a Heaven''s oath. He knew it was a serious and binding oath, and he didn''t want to betray his faction. But he also knew that if he didn''t take the oath, Wang Chen would never believe him. After a moment of hesitation, Zhu nodded his head and took the oath.


    As soon as the oath was complete, Wang Chen turned and left without a word. Zhu watched him go, feeling a sense of unease settling in his gut. He knew that he had just made a deal with the devil, and he wasn''t sure if he would be able to keep his end of the bargain.


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 Chapter 59 Elite Disciples End-4

    ?A group of disciples trekked through a labyrinthine maze of corridors and courtyards, their destination shrouded in mystery. Finally, after what seemed like hours of walking, they arrived at a massive hall with four towering entrances, each guarded by fierce-looking statues of mythical beasts. As they stepped inside, they beheld a sight that left them awestruck - a round stone platform, at least 10 metres in diameter, stood in the centre of the hall. As they approached, the hushed conversations of several of their peers could be heard.


    Suddenly, the leader of the arriving group caught their attention, his gaze locking onto Zhu. "Brother Zhu, you are as fast as ever, even completing the mission given by Young Master Mingluan," Mu Lan announced, as he and his companions entered the hall.


    "It is my duty to complete the mission so that I can protect my fellow disciples," Zhu replied, his voice ringing with a strange laugh.


    Upon hearing the peculiar laughter from Zhu, Mu Lan seemed to understand something that the others did not. With a quiet chuckle, he joined in with his fellow disciple.


    After a while, the east gate of the hall creaked open, and a man leading a group of disciples entered. It was none other than Xoung He, who had provided information about all the events to Yue Mingluan earlier.


    As he glanced around the hall, his eyes fell upon Zhu and Mu Lan, deep in conversation. He guessed something was up and sighed in relief, but also felt a twinge of happiness as he saw the strange smile on their faces. ''So, I''m not the only one,'' he thought to himself.


    Zhu noticed Xoung He''s arrival and greeted him with a bow. "Xoung He, it''s good to see you. Have you completed your mission?"


    "Yes, I have," Xoung He replied. "I have brought all the Elite disciples from the east side."


    Mu Lan interjected, "Now, only Young Master Mingluan''s group is left."


    The air was filled with a sense of anticipation as the three disciples exchanged a knowing look, waiting for the arrival of the final group.


    "Ah, I didn''t expect we had fallen into that so-called ''senior''s'' trap. Who would have known that he was from the opposite faction and just pretending to be our elder?" said one of the disciples.


    "He even slandered and used the name of Senior Yue Jang. If I ever meet him again, I''ll cut him to pieces," another disciple added fiercely.


    "Don''t worry, after Young Master Mingluan arrives, we can start our revenge on that so-called senior," a third disciple said.


    "In the orb, it''s showing that the Young Master Mingluan group will reach here in a few minutes," Zhu said, glancing at the orb.


    Hearing the discussion of their fellow disciples, Xoung He, Mu Lan, and Zhu felt a sense of confusion. They knew something that others did not, and they were mostly worried about the schemes of the so-called senior. They did not understand what was going on.


    After Wang Chen dealt with the Zhu in the South, he traveled to the West and subjected Mu Lan to the same torturous treatment. Then, he journeyed to the East and did the same to Xoung He.


    The three disciples were left bewildered by Wang Chen''s actions. Why would the so-called senior allow them to gather in one place? It made no sense, for if they were all in one place, it would not be to Wang Chen''s advantage. He couldn''t kill them head-on, and instead, he would be hunted by them.


    "Look, Young Master Mingluan is approaching," a disciple exclaimed, pointing to the northern entrance gate. The other disciples who had been chatting turned to see him enter the vast hall.


    As he strode into the hall, the disciples bowed and showed their respect. Not because they actually revered Yue Mingluan, but because he was the golden ticket to the Yue family''s fortune. With a grandfather as the Great Elder and a brother like Yue Jang, everyone knew that licking Yue Mingluan''s boots was a surefire way to reap the rewards of the family''s influence. Everyone wanted to be like a loyal dog, always by Yue Mingluan''s side, hoping for a scrap from his table.


    Yue Mingluan spoke in confusion, "Why did you guys gather in this specific place? I didn''t mention anything about it."


    He had only instructed them to gather the disciples, but had not specified the meeting spot. His initial plan was to first gather all the disciples from the north side, then proceed to the west side to meet them, and combine the gathered disciples to move towards the south and then the west side. However, when he reached the west side, he noticed that the orb showed red dots appearing in the west, east, and north sides, all moving towards a specific location. Curiosity piqued, Yue Mingluan decided to follow the trail, leading him to this spot.


    "Ah, Young Master Mingluan, I apologize for the confusion. When I gathered all the disciples, I realized that we had not decided on a specific meeting spot. As luck would have it, we stumbled upon this area which happened to be conveniently located for everyone. Brother Mu Lan arrived shortly after and joined us here. It was a fortunate coincidence, I must say." Zhu explained with a sheepish smile, hoping to convince Yue Mingluan that it was all just a matter of chance.


    Although Yue Mingluan had a nagging feeling that something was amiss, he ultimately decided to trust Zhu''s explanation and focus on the fact that all the disciples were gathered in one place, which was a good sign for the mission at hand.


    "Our next step is to take down the enemy and make our escape," Yue Mingluan announced as he pointed to the location of the red dot in the orb. However, when he glanced at his fellow disciples, he noticed that something was amiss. "Zhu, Mu Lan, and Xoung He, where are the other disciples who went with you to gather the others? They seem to be missing."


    "..."


    "..."


    The three disciples exchanged glances, but they remained silent, refusing to answer Yue Mingluan''s question. This only served to fuel his anger.


    Yue Mingluan''s anger boiled over as he confronted Zhu, My Lan, and Xoung He. "Why are you three not speaking? I demand to know where your fellow brothers are!"


    Despite his outburst, they remained silent and exchanged nervous glances. The other disciples started to take notice, and one stepped forward, and addressed Yue Mingluan, "Young Master Mingluan, we saw those three disciples when they arrived to gather us, but they were alone. We did not see any other disciples with them."


    The other disciples nodded in agreement, murmuring their confirmation. Yue Mingluan''s suspicions were now confirmed, and he knew that something was amiss.


    Yue Mingluan''s eyes narrowed as he questioned again, his voice laced with impatience, "Then where are they?"


    Suddenly, the sound of clapping filled the room as a figure entered through the door.


    "I know where they are," the newcomer said with a sly grin.


    [A/N: Dear readers, I''d love to hear your feedback on the pacing of the story. Do you feel it''s too slow or just right? Please let me know in the comments below. If you have any suggestions or ideas to make the story more interesting, feel free to share them as well.]

 Chapter 60 You Guys Missed An Opportunity!

    ?Wang Chen strode into the hall with an air of confidence. He made his way to the center of the room, where a stone platform stood, and turned to face Yue Mingluan.


    "I know where they are," he announced.


    Yue Mingluan''s brow furrowed. "What are you doing here?"


    Wang Chen flashed a sly smile. "I may have gotten a little lost," he admitted. "But would you believe me if I said it was fate that brought me here?"


    Yue Mingluan furrowed his brow in suspicion as he scrutinized the orb. The red dot hadn''t budged in quite some time, indicating that the enemy had received reinforcements from the opposing faction and were likely preparing to launch a counterattack. However, his confusion only deepened when Wang Chen, a member of the enemy faction with only Enlightenment Realm cultivation, appeared before him.


    "Why are you here?" Yue Mingluan questioned with suspicion.


    Wang Chen grinned, "Why can''t I be here? Are you saying I''m not welcome?"


    Yue Mingluan''s face twisted into a sneer, "I don''t care why you''re here, I just needed someone to take my anger out on, and you arrived just in time."


    Wang Chen arched an eyebrow and asked, "Aren''t you curious about the whereabouts of your missing comrades?"


    Hearing this, Yue Mingluan recalled his previous inquiries to Zhu, Mu Lan, and Xoung He about their missing comrades. Wang Chen''s statement seemed to suggest that the enemy had killed them.


    However, Yue Mingluan couldn''t shake the feeling that there was more to the situation than what met the eye. If their comrades were truly dead, why had Zhu, Mu Lan, and Xoung He managed to survive? And why were they remaining silent? Doubt bubbled up in Yue Mingluan''s heart, and he knew that something was amiss.


    Yue Mingluan snorted disdainfully as he cast a fleeting glance towards the trio of Zhu and his two companions. "I will deal with you later," he said in a cold, ominous tone.


    His gaze then shifted towards Wang Chen, and the mere sight of him ignited a seething rage within Yue Mingluan. It was because of him that Yue Mingluan had been stripped of his manhood and forced to become a eunuch.


    The thought of it stirred a fiery anger within him, and he vowed to exact revenge on Wang Chen at any cost. Now that he had finally come face to face with his enemy, Yue Mingluan was not about to let this chance slip away.


    Yue Mingluan made a bold proclamation, his voice ringing out with authority. "Anyone who can best this scoundrel and bring him before me will be rewarded with 10,000 low-grade spirit stones!" His words were met with murmurs of excitement and anticipation from those gathered around him.


    Though Yue Mingluan yearned to defeat Wang Chen with his own strength, he knew all too well that his enemy was a formidable opponent. To reveal his true abilities would be to reveal his hand, and so he held back.


    As Yue Mingluan''s words echoed throughout the crowd, a raucous uproar ensued. The promise of 10,000 low-grade spirit stones was no small sum, especially for those who lived on the margins of society.


    As they sized up Wang Chen''s cultivation, a smug grin spread across their faces. "Hmph, only at the 7th stage of Enlightenment Realm? He''s practically begging to be beaten!" they sneered, taunting him with their arrogance.


    As the crowd of cultivators continued their taunts, Wang Chen remained calm and collected. With a small smile, he took out a storage bag and revealed its contents: a vast amount of spirit stones that glittered in the sunlight.


    As the crowd gasped in surprise at the sheer quantity of stones, Wang Chen placed them on the stone platform, causing the atmosphere to become even more tense.


    With a steady gaze, Wang Chen pointed directly at Yue Mingluan and spoke in a clear, unwavering voice. "If anyone can defeat Yue Mingluan and bring me his head, I will reward them with these 50,000 spirit stones."


    As soon as Wang Chen made his announcement, the disciples were taken aback. The amount of spirit stones he offered was incredibly high, especially for an Enlightenment Realm cultivator. It was like a treasure trove waiting to be claimed, and every disciple''s eyes were filled with greed.


    But as they looked at Yue Mingluan, their gaze shifted from one of greed to one of entitlement. It was as if they were saying, ''Come on, Young Master Mingluan, you have to give us our fair share of these spirit stones. Don''t hog them all to yourself.''


    They paid no heed to Wang Chen''s words and didn''t even consider the possibility of taking on the challenge themselves.


    Yue Mingluan sneered, "Hehehe, is your brain in the right place, Wang Chen? These are my faction members, they won''t betray me no matter what happens, especially for an Enlightenment Realm like you with no special status. It will be impossible for you to defeat them. But whoever beats you the most will get the largest share of those spirit stones."


    Upon hearing Yue Mingluan''s words, his faction members started trash-talking, "How dare you speak of betraying our faction and attacking Young Master Mingluan? We will punish you for your insolence!"


    Another one added, "You might as well just hand over those spirit stones to us now, before you embarrass yourself any further. You have no chance of winning against Young Master Mingluan and his loyal followers."


    "As expected of Young Master Mingluan, always relying on others to do his dirty work," Wang Chen spoke with a mocking smile. "It''s understandable, considering how weak you are."


    Yue Mingluan''s face turned red with anger, "How dare you speak to me like that! I will make you regret those words!"


    Wang Chen let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head in disappointment. "It''s a shame, really. I would have gladly given you guys the spirit stones if you had just agreed to my terms. But it seems I''ll have to put them to better use elsewhere."


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 Chapter 61 Formation Trap

    ?"It''s a shame, really. I would have gladly given you guys the spirit stones if you had just agreed to my terms. But it seems I''ll have to put them to better use elsewhere."


    As Wang Chen dropped the spirit stones on the stone platform, a surge of energy rippled through the air, causing the disciples to feel a strong force that made them step back in fear. The platform started to tremble, and the stones beneath their feet began to vibrate.


    The disciples watched in awe as a bright light shone from the platform, illuminating the entire area. The light was so intense that it was difficult to see anything else around them.


    As the light dimmed, a red-colored formation slowly emerged on the platform, glowing with a pulsating energy that seemed to be emanating from the spirit stones.


    Suddenly, a transparent, round wall lit up at the end of the platform, revealing a space within. Without hesitation, Wang Chen stepped inside the wall, and the wall closed behind him, leaving the disciples to wonder what was happening inside.


    Despite the chaos and commotion around him, Wang Chen stood calmly within the wall, seemingly unbothered by the events that had just transpired.


    Yue Mingluan''s eyes narrowed as he sensed something was off. "Attack Wang Chen! Don''t let him get away!" he commanded his disciples with a fierce tone.


    Some of the disciples, unsheathing their weapons, charged at Wang Chen with determination. "Die, you traitor!" one of them yelled


    But just as they were about to strike him, a blinding light emitted from the transparent wall surrounding Wang Chen. "What''s happening?" a disciple cried out.


    The light grew brighter, and suddenly, the disciples collided with the wall and were flung backwards. "Aaaah!" they screamed as they landed several feet away from Yue Mingluan.


    As they saw their fellow disciples flung back by the mysterious wall, the rest of Yue Mingluan''s followers froze in fear and confusion. "What kind of sorcery is this?" whispered one disciple, while the others looked on in stunned silence, unsure of what to do next.


    Yue Mingluan furrowed his brow, convinced that Wang Chen was merely defending himself with some trickery. He turned to his disciples and bellowed, "Do not let his trickery deceive you! Strike him down with all your might!"


    "But, Master Mingluan, we saw what happened..." one of the disciples spoke up, fear quivering in his voice.


    Yue Mingluan''s eyes narrowed as he glared at the hesitant disciple. "Do not question my orders! Attack!"


    "We have to try, we may still break through that shield if we continue to attack," Yue Mingluan insisted.


    The disciples exchanged anxious glances but ultimately obeyed, charging towards Wang Chen with weapons drawn. However, their efforts were in vain as the shield remained impenetrable.


    Wang Chen simply watched with a sly smile as the disciples grew more frustrated with their futile attempts to defeat him.


    Wang Chen''s gaze flickered towards the spirit stones he had scattered on the ground. He noticed that the stones were slowly diminishing in number, and he was certain that more than 10,000 had already been consumed. Suddenly, the rate of consumption accelerated, but Wang Chen remained calm and a faint, sly smile appeared on his face.


    ''Let the games begin,'''' he thought to himself, a glint of mischief in his eyes.


    ¡­.


    Mu Lan saw an opportunity to regain Yue Mingluan''s trust by defeating Wang Chen. He believed that if he could break through the transparent wall and behead Wang Chen with the help of the other disciples, he would earn forgiveness and even shift the blame onto Xoung He and Zhu.


    As he approached the wall, Mu Lan could feel his Qi surging within him. The wind howled around him, and he could see the determination on the faces of his fellow disciples as they charged alongside him.


    "DIE" With a fierce cry, Mu Lan launched a powerful strike at Wang Chen, pouring all of his Qi into the attack. He was determined to succeed and prove his worth to Yue Mingluan.


    But just as his attack was about to connect with the transparent wall, a powerful ray of energy shot out from behind him, catching him off guard. Mu Lan only had time to turn his head and see what was happening before he sensed a powerful attack hurtling towards him.


    In a desperate attempt to defend himself, Mu Lan tried to shift his attack trajectory towards the incoming attack, but it was too late. The energy blast tore through his chest, leaving a gaping hole where his heart once was. Mu Lan gasped for air as his life force began to fade away, the pain unbearable.


    Mu Lan''s life was slipping away from him as he lay on the ground. He looked up at the ceiling of the hall and muttered his last words, "Would Young Master Mingluan forgive me if he knew the truth?"


    "What truth?" one of the disciples asked, stopping his attack on the wall to look at Mu Lan''s lifeless body. He saw the hole in Mu Lan''s chest and the blood dripping from it, and then he looked in the direction where the fatal attack came from.


    The other disciples followed his gaze and saw the dragon statue on the upper part of the east side gate. Its mouth was glowing with a red light, the same light that had killed Mu Lan.


    Suddenly, three more shots were fired, but this time they came from different directions. "What''s happening?" another disciple exclaimed.


    The red light came from the tiger statue on the north side, the phoenix statue on the south, and the turtle statue on the west. One after another, the three disciples fell, just like Mu Lan had.


    [A/N: Alright folks, let''s break the fourth wall and have a quick chat. Do you want me to add more length to the fight scenes? Or should I focus on more descriptions or dialogue? Let me know in the comments below. And for those of you just reading without leaving feedback, remember that I can''t improve without your criticism. So speak up and don''t leave me hanging like a cliffhanger in a Chinese novel!]

 Chapter 62 Your Brain Works Right After Becoming Eunuch

    ?As the disciples witnessed the gruesome deaths of Mu Lan and the others, terror gripped their hearts. They could see the red light emanating from the dragon, tiger, phoenix, and turtle statues, and they knew that death was imminent.


    Quickly, the surviving disciples formed into groups of 30-40 members, hoping that their combined strength would help them survive. They split into five groups and stood together, their hearts pounding with fear.


    The once-great army of over 200 disciples was now reduced to a mere 150, The air was thick with tension as they waited for the next attack, unsure if they would be able to withstand it.


    In one of the groups, there were the disciples tasked with protecting Yue Mingluan, and among them were Zhu and Xoung He. While they were discussing their situation, Zhu couldn''t help but feel like something was amiss.


    At first, he thought it was strange that their so-called senior had gathered them in this specific location.


    But Yue Mingluan speculated that the enemy reinforcements had arrived, Zhu realized the true danger they were in.


    If the so-called senior was planning to attack with the reinforcements, half of them would already be dead from the statue''s deadly beams of light. And if the reinforcements arrived, the remaining half would be weakened and easy targets.


    Zhu turned to Yue Mingluan and said, "Young Master, I''ll tell you everything I know about this situation. We need to find a way out of this."


    Yue Mingluan listened intently as Zhu explained the gravity of their situation. His expression grew more serious with each passing moment. Finally, he spoke out loud, "Listen to me, everyone. We can''t panic now. We must hold our ground against this situation, or it will only get worse."


    Upon hearing Yue Mingluan''s calming words, the other disciples breathed a collective sigh of relief. They knew that their leader had a plan to save them from this dire situation.


    As the disciples stood in their groups, the four beast statues started shooting their deadly beams once again. The air was thick with tension as the disciples fought back, using their skills to resist the attacks. The ground shook with each blast of energy, and debris rained down upon them.


    Despite their efforts, some disciples fell, their bodies limp as they were struck by the powerful beams. The surviving members continued to hold their ground, The battle raged on, with no end in sight.


    Yue Mingluan observed the four statues carefully and noticed that they were taking longer to shoot their beams. He then turned his attention to Wang Chen, who was sitting on the ground with a mocking expression. This made Yue Mingluan angry, but he quickly shifted his gaze to the spirit stones.


    He realized that their quantity had decreased to less than half of the initial 50,000 low-grade spirit stones. As he looked closer, he saw that the energy from the disappearing spirit stones was being absorbed into the circle where Wang Chen sat, as it seemed that Wang Chen was using the spirit stones to fuel his power.


    As a sudden realization dawned on him, a small smile appeared on Yue Mingluan''s face.


    He turned to his fellow disciples and spoke up, "Listen to me, everyone. I may have found a way out of this situation. In the library, I read about a formation called the Four Divine Beast Killing Formation. As you all can see, the attacking statues are four divine beasts, so I''m certain this is the formation that has trapped us. To break it, we need to destroy the stone platform where that bastard is lounging." Yue Mingluan pointed towards Wang Chen as he spoke.


    One of the disciples raised a concern, "But how can we break the platform when the wall is shielding, Young Master? And what if we get attacked by the statues during the process?"


    Yue Mingluan replied, "Only those in the Core Formation Realm can break the wall, but we can weaken it with the combined strength of all our attacks. And as for destroying the statues directly, that''s not an option. They will explode upon destruction, and we will all be killed."


    Another disciple spoke up, "Then what do we do, Young Master? We can''t just stand here and wait to be killed."


    Yue Mingluan replied confidently, "We need to focus on weakening the wall and buy ourselves enough time to destroy the platform. And I have just the plan to do it."


    Yue Mingluan pointed towards the spirit stones near Wang Chen and confidently explained, "Do you not see? Every time those statues attack, a large number of spirit stones are absorbed. The same goes for the transparent wall. If we attack the wall directly, the spirit stones will be absorbed to strengthen it, and we will continue to attack. Therefore, when all the spirit stones are used up, there will be no more attacks coming at us, and the transparent wall will disappear."


    Upon hearing Yue Mingluan''s explanation, the other disciples were surprised, but they also found his plan to be logical and feasible.


    Yue Mingluan looked at Wang Chen with a sneer on his face, expecting him to be surprised or panicked by the exposure of his plan. However, to Yue Mingluan''s surprise, Wang Chen had a wide smile on his face, as if he was amused by something. This made Yue Mingluan even more suspicious of Wang Chen''s intentions.


    Wang Chen clapped and laughed, taunting Yue Mingluan, "Looks like your brain finally shifted from your dick to the right position after you became a eunuch."


    Yue Mingluan''s face turned red with anger as Wang Chen''s words hit him hard. He opened his mouth to retort but found himself at a loss for words.


    Wang Chen chuckled as he pulled out a storage bag, "But you seem to forget one thing, my dear Yue Mingluan. What if I have more spirit stones?" He paused for a moment and then added with a smirk, "Your foresight is as small as your private part, which is now non-existent," The other disciples couldn''t help but laugh at the jab, while Yue Mingluan''s face turned red with embarrassment and anger again.

 Chapter 63 Full Extent Of The Formation

    ?Wang Chen retrieved a storage bag from his robes and with a flick of his wrist, he emptied it onto the platform. The sound of clinking stones filled the air as a cascade of glittering spirit stones spilled out.


    However, instead of being impressed, Yue Mingluan looked at the meager pile of stones with a smirk on his face and taunted, "Is that all you have? Pathetic. You must have a lot of confidence to challenge me with so little."


    "When I destroy that wall, I''m going to make you a eunuch and cripple you for life so you''ll never forget the consequences of crossing me."


    But Wang was not deterred. He reached into his robes and pulled out not one, not two, but 25-27 storage bags, each filled to the brim with spirit stones.


    He poured them all onto the platform, and a loud clattering sound echoed throughout the hall as the stones spilled out. The disciples and Yue Mingluan were stunned by the amount of wealth before them, as they knew that the total value of the spirit stones exceeded 100,000.


    "How is this possible?" exclaimed one of the disciples in shock, his eyes widening at the sight of the vast amount of spirit stones pouring out of Wang Chen''s storage bags. "An Enlightenment Realm cultivator should not have this much wealth!"


    Another added, "Perhaps he is working with the enemy faction. They must have given him these resources to deal with us."


    The group of disciples exchanged nervous glances, their pride wounded by the thought of being outdone by someone from a lower realm opponent in terms of wealth.


    Little did they know that Wang Chen had obtained the spirit stones by killing their comrades and looting other cultivators'' opportunities.


    But Wang Chen remained calm and collected as he poured out more and more spirit stones onto the platform, the glittering stones forming a mountain before their eyes. Yue Mingluan''s mouth hung open in disbelief, his earlier taunts silenced by the sheer magnitude of the wealth before him.


    Wang Chen was about to open his mouth to comment on the group''s apparent disbelief, but suddenly he felt something abnormal and looked towards the formation.


    Wang Chen''s jaw dropped as he saw the spirit stones being sucked up by the formation faster than a rat up a drainpipe. "Holy crap," he exclaimed, "at this rate, I''ll be more broke than that guy who traded his sword for a bowl of rice."


    He saw that the spirit stones were being absorbed ten times faster than before. If previously the formation was absorbing 500 spirit stones per attack, this time it was absorbing 5000. "What''s happening?" he wondered aloud, his mind racing to figure out what was going on.


    As the formation absorbed the spirit stones, the room began to rumble and shake. The sound of stone cracking echoed through the hall, causing the disciples to look around in confusion. Yue Mingluan''s eyes widened in awe as he watched the spectacle before him. "What sorcery is this?" he exclaimed, his nerves on edge. "Is this formation going to explode or something?"


    But before anyone could answer, The four divine beast statues lining the walls suddenly began to tremble violently, The disciples backed away in fear as cracks appeared near the statues'' mouths. Beams of light shot out from their eyes and mouths, striking the walls with a force that shook the entire room.


    "What is going on?" Wang Chen shouted above the noise, his eyes fixed on the statues as they continued to unleash their power.


    As the statues unleashed their powerful energy, the disciples were momentarily stunned, but quickly regained their composure and began to defend themselves. However, their feeble attempts at defense were no match for the overwhelming force of the statues.


    The ground trembled beneath them with each blast of the statues'' energy, as if the very foundations of the room were being shaken apart. The disciples struggled to stay on their feet as the force of the attacks threatened to knock them off balance.


    As the light beams collided with the walls and floor, debris and rubble rained down on the disciples, adding to the chaos and confusion. The air was thick with dust, making it difficult to see or breathe, and the deafening sound of explosions and cries of the wounded made it even harder to concentrate.


    The disciples cried out in pain and fear as they tried desperately to avoid being hit by the deadly beams of light. Some were thrown to the ground by the force of the attacks, while others stumbled and fell, their bodies wracked with pain.


    Through the haze of dust and debris, Wang Chen struggled to make out what was happening. But when the dust finally settled, he was met with a gruesome sight. The bodies of the disciples lay motionless on the ground, their once-strong bodies now broken and lifeless.


    "I was lucky that time the spirit stones were not enough, or I would be¡­" Wang Chen recalled the time when he killed a disciple for a yellow level opportunity to enter this hall.


    He had obtained the treasure kept here, but as he collected it, he was suddenly attacked and trapped in a formation. Wang Chen searched for a way out, but all he could see was a platform protected by a transparent wall where the formation was built.


    He couldn''t break the wall and had to defend himself. However, those attacks were like mere scratches compared to the powerful beam the statue just unleashed now.


    Wang Chen could only guess that this was the full extent of the formation as he saw that the statues were shattered.


    "Wang Chen, you damn bastard!" Yue Mingluan''s hoarse voice echoed in Wang Chen''s ears. As the dust settled on Yue Mingluan''s side, Wang Chen could see Xoung He and Zhu lying on the ground like dead fish, their expressions filled with disbelief. Yue Mingluan was panting heavily and coughing up blood, with his torn robes and a talisman on his chest that was also torn apart.


    [A/N:- Hey guys, just a quick heads up - you can find the monthly goals in the Auxiliary Chapters section. If you wanna lend a hand and help me smash them, that''d be awesome!]

 Chapter 64 All The Things Happened Because Of You!

    ?Yue Mingluan struggled to get up, but he managed to throw away the talisman from his chest that had been torn apart by the statue''s continuous light beam attack.


    The talisman was a valuable defense card that could even block a punch from a first-stage Core Formation Realm Cultivator. Yue Mingluan''s grandfather had spent over 200000 spirit stones to purchase it, hoping that it would one day save his grandson''s life. And today, it had proven to be a worthy investment.


    If it wasn''t for this defense talisman, then Yue Mingluan would have been the first to fall as his cultivation base is only at the 3rd stage Enlightenment Realm. Those who perished in this battle had a cultivation base starting from the fifth stage Enlightenment Realm and higher. Without the talisman''s protection, Yue Mingluan would have been no match for the powerful energy unleashed by the statue.


    Yue Mingluan glared at Wang Chen with intense hatred, knowing that he had not only destroyed their faction''s plan to take over the Red Lotus sect completely, but he had also killed many of their members.


    When they had entered the secret realm, there were over 300 disciples, including Yue Jang and other seniors who had entered with him. But now, how many were left? Not even a hundred, or perhaps even less than that. And to make matters worse, the defense talisman that was destroyed was worth a fortune, purchased by his grandfather. Yue Mingluan felt ashamed at the thought of facing his grandfather and brother, who would be disgusted with him for letting it get destroyed.


    Yue Mingluan remembered clearly the time of the Talent testing for cultivation when he was a child. He was adored by his grandfather and his parents, and they loved him more than his older brother, Yue Jang. But when the results came, it was revealed that his brother had a higher level of cultivation talent than him. Yue Mingluan was not disappointed by the result itself, but by what happened afterward.


    His parents and grandfather started caring more for Yue Jang and stopped thinking about him. In the cultivation world, families care more about talented children, and talented kids are nurtured well for family profit. As a result, he was left alone and started feeling jealous of his brother, always praying to the gods for help.


    And suddenly, it seemed like the gods answered his prayer when the genius Yue Jang fell. No matter how hard Yue Jang tried, he couldn''t increase his cultivation. It was like he was stuck at a bottleneck, and even his cultivation started to decrease. It fell from the 3rd stage of the Foundation Building Realm to the 9th stage of Body Refinement Realm.


    Yue Jang, once a fallen genius, was no longer the center of attention in his family after his cultivation talent declined. Instead, the focus shifted back to his brother Yue Mingluan. Yue Mingluan even used his status to bully Yue Jang, which he enjoyed very much.


    Yue Mingluan''s happiness was short-lived, as tragedy soon struck his family.


    A powerful cultivator destroyed their family, shattering the dream life that Yue Mingluan had been enjoying.


    The elders of the Yue family tried to hold off the enemy to give the rest of the family time to escape. In the chaos, Yue Mingluan''s parents distracted the enemy while his grandfather, brother, and loyal servant Yue Luang were able to flee. It is unknown whether or not Yue Mingluan''s parents survived.


    To avoid attracting the enemy''s attention, they went into hiding and eventually made their way to Wukang Kingdom, seeking refuge in the Red Lotus sect.


    Yue Mingluan''s grandfather became a great elder in the Red Lotus sect, and as a result, they became disciples there too. However, Yue Mingluan was unhappy with his life and found pleasure in bullying his brother, Yue Jang. Despite his grandfather''s knowledge of the bullying, he turned a blind eye to it.


    One day, everything changed when Yue Jang''s talent suddenly returned and he was able to beat Yue Mingluan in a fight. When Yue Mingluan complained to his grandfather for help, he was instead scolded and beaten, with his grandfather telling him that he was a talentless individual. From that moment on, his grandfather''s favor shifted to Yue Jang, just like it had in the past when their talents were tested.


    As time passed, Yue Mingluan found himself constantly overshadowed by his brother. A few months ago, his grandfather started forming a plan to gain control of the Red Lotus sect. He even went as far as poisoning the sect leader to achieve his goals. However, the second elder of the sect rebelled against him, and this sparked a factional fight within the sect.


    Before entering the secret realm, Yue Mingluan''s grandfather and brother gave him a mission to kill as many members of the opposing faction as possible. It was a dangerous mission, but one that Yue Mingluan was willing to undertake in order to prove his worth to his family and regain their favor.


    His grandfather entrusted him with a precious weapon that had been passed down from his parents, along with a powerful defense talisman and tracking orbs that could locate all the disciples from their faction, allowing them to band together and hunt down members of the opposing faction.


    In an instant, all their careful planning was destroyed and the culprit was none other than Wang Chen. Yue Mingluan couldn''t believe that the same person who he met before and thought to be insignificant was now the reason for his downfall.


    He remembered the first time he met Wang Chen, and from that moment, he felt like his luck had turned for the worse. Everything that had happened to him since then, felt like it was because of Wang Chen. Yue Mingluan''s hatred for him grew to the point where he no longer cared about anything else but getting revenge and killing Wang Chen.


    "I will kill you¡­" saying this Yue Mingluan took out a sword from his storage bag.

 Chapter 65 Thunderbolt Blade Destruction

    ?With a fierce roar, Yue Mingluan drew a sword from his storage bag. He poured his Qi into the weapon, causing it to emit a brilliant glow. Sparks crackled around the sword, illuminating the surrounding darkness. Yue Mingluan continued to pour his Qi into the sword until thunderbolts flashed around it, making it crackle with power.


    "I will kill you," Yue Mingluan declared, his eyes burning with hatred.


    As Wang Chen saw the sparks generating, he guessed that Yue Mingluan had another trick up his sleeve. However, Wang Chen remained composed and didn''t even flinch from his spot. He waited with a sneer on his face for the attack to come at him.


    But why was Wang Chen so confident? It was because of the transparent wall that protected the platform he was standing on. Using 100000 spirit stones, the attack power of the statues increased tenfold, and the defense power of the transparent wall also increased proportionally. The previously transparent wall was now shining in a brilliant, thick golden color.


    Wang Chen was sure that not even a 1st stage Core Formation Realm cultivator could break through it.


    The sneering grin on Wang Chen''s face only fueled Yue Mingluan''s rage. He longed to see Wang Chen beg for mercy and suffer before him, to inflict pain and finally kill him.


    But even in his fury, Yue Mingluan realized the source of Wang Chen''s confidence. The once transparent barrier now glimmered in a golden hue, indicating that its defensive capabilities had increased tenfold alongside its offensive power. Yue Mingluan gritted his teeth and made a decision; he was willing to pay any price to see Wang Chen fall into despair.


    Boom!


    Wang Chen''s eyes widened in surprise as he noticed something peculiar happening to Yue Mingluan''s cultivation realm. "Hmm? What happened just now? Why is Yue Mingluan''s cultivation realm starting to increase? Don''t tell me¡­"


    Yue Mingluan''s face twisted in pain as he burned his blood essence to temporarily raise his cultivation realm. With every passing moment, his cultivation realm continued to rise rapidly, from the 4th stage to the 5th stage and then to the 6th stage. The chaotic energy emanating from his body grew more intense with each passing moment.


    Wang Chen''s guess was correct; Yue Mingluan was indeed burning his blood essence to boost his cultivation realm, even if it meant shortening his lifespan.


    Forcefully raising one''s cultivation realm using their blood essence is considered a desperate move, often employed by those who are half-crippled. This is because once they have used this method, their cultivation progress becomes stagnant, leading to an absolute bottleneck. Their foundation becomes weak and unstable, and a single mistake could potentially lead to their death.


    Although it is not impossible to recover from this, there are rare treasures in the world that could help stabilize or even strengthen their foundation and replenish their lost blood essence. However, these treasures are extremely hard to find and their effectiveness varies depending on one''s cultivation base. If one''s cultivation base is too high, they would require a higher level of treasure to treat them.


    Why was Yue Mingluan raising his cultivation realm? How could he break through the unbreakable wall of a core formation realm to kill Wang Chen?


    It was all because he could wield the sword to its full potential.


    The sword in Yue Mingluan''s possession was not an ordinary weapon, but a low heaven grade sword known as the Thunderbolt Blade of the Yue family. It had been passed down as a family heirloom, originally belonging to Yue Mingluan''s parents who left it for their children, Yue Jang and Yue Mingluan. His grandfather had kept the sword until now and gave it to Yue Mingluan to help him complete his mission. With this powerful sword in his possession, he was confident he could complete his task, but now¡­


    Yue Mingluan''s eyes glinted with fury as he stared down at Wang Chen. With a firm grip on his sword, he channeled more and more Qi into it; his Cultivation realm has risen rapidly from the 3rd stage to the 8th stage of the Enlightenment Realm temporarily by burning his blood essence.


    "It''s over for you, Wang Chen," Yue Mingluan growled, his voice low and menacing. "You should have thought twice before crossing me."


    As he steadied himself to strike, a sudden surge of energy crackled in the air around them, causing the very ground beneath their feet to quake with the force of his power. The sparks that had once been harmless now seemed capable of tearing apart the very earth, and with a fierce determination, Yue Mingluan lifted his sword high and slashed towards Wang Chen with all his might.


    As the slash crossed the thunder power contained in it destroyed everything in its way out, shattering the air and causing the ground to tremble. The power of the strike was so immense that it left behind a trail of destruction in its wake, leaving a path of debris and dust in its wake.


    As the sword collided with the brilliant golden wall, which was shining with an otherworldly glow, a loud crackling sound echoed through the chamber. The wall trembled under the force of the strike, and for a moment, it seemed like it might hold. But the power of the thunderbolt blade was too much, and the wall crumbled to dust, leaving behind a gaping hole.


    As the slash tore through the wall, it breached the formation below which was not only controlling the divine beast statues but also served as the very eye of the labyrinth. The destruction of the formation caused the labyrinth to tremble and slowly crumble, as though it too were collapsing under the sheer force of Thunderbolt blade''s power.


    Yue Mingluan had a smug look on his pale face as he watched the scene unfold before him. He was so pleased with himself that he even stumbled and fell on his butt due to his lack of energy.


    Panting heavily, Yue Mingluan could feel the symptoms of burning his blood essence affecting him. "Huff, huff...You shouldn''t have messed with me from the start. It''s your end..." he muttered.


    Yue Mingluan''s triumphant expression turned to one of shock as he heard the voice of his supposed victim. "Whose end?" Wang Chen''s taunting words rang in his ears, causing him to turn his head in confusion towards the direction where he thought he had killed him.


    Yue Mingluan stood frozen in shock as he witnessed Wang Chen emerge from the dust cloud, his shoulder bleeding profusely from the thunderous strike. It was a miracle that he had survived.


    Yue Mingluan''s eyes widened in disbelief, "Impossible!" he cried out, his voice echoing through the labyrinth as it crumbled around them. He reached for his sword, attempting to attack Wang Chen once again. But to his dismay, he couldn''t move. It wasn''t because of the effects of burning his life essence and blood, but because an arrow had struck his shoulder, pinning him to the ground.


    [A/N:-I am sorry for the delay in providing this chapter. In my area, there was a power outage, which prevented me from working on it earlier. I was finally able to complete it once the power was restored and my device was charged. Thank you for your patience, and I hope you will wait for the next chapter as well.]

 Chapter 66 Emperor Inheritance Test

    Wang Chen strode towards Yue Mingluan, his grip tight on his bow.


    "What''s this?" Yue Mingluan tried to move, but he couldn''t even lift a finger. The arrow that struck his shoulder immobilized him with excruciating pain.


    Yue Mingluan gritted his teeth, trying to contain the pain that shot through his body. "Argh...damn it," he cursed through clenched jaws.


    As Wang Chen pulled out the arrow from Yue Mingluan''s shoulder, a fresh wave of pain jolted through him, making him cry out in agony. "Ahhh! You...you bastard!" he hissed, his face contorted in pain.


    Wang Chen muttered to himself, examining the bow in his hands. "Hmmm, it works fine, I guess. But the only drawback is that it only has one arrow." He muttered, ignoring Yue Mingluan''s hatred-filled gaze.


    The bow and arrow was the yellow-level opportunity that Wang Chen had obtained from the labyrinth.


    The bow could be used with or without an arrow, as one could materialize their Qi into an arrow and shoot, but it wasn''t as effective as the poison-tipped arrow. The arrow had a poisonous property that would immobilize the target, rendering them unable to lift a finger, as was happening to Yue Mingluan.


    However, the arrow had its own drawbacks, if the target''s cultivation was high enough, then the poison arrow would have little effect, rendering it useless in such a case.


    Wang Chen grinned as he snatched the Thunderbolt Blade from Yue Mingluan''s hand. "I''ll gladly take this sword as your farewell gift to me," he quipped with a triumphant tone.


    Although he had earlier underestimated the sword''s capabilities, thinking it couldn''t break through the wall, but it sliced through it like a hot knife through butter. With the defense wall broken, Wang Chen swiftly attempted to escape, but not without a wound to show for it. The blade left a deep gash on his shoulder, a painful reminder of his miscalculation.


    Yue Mingluan attempted to intimidate Wang Chen by invoking his family status. "My brother and my grandfather will kill you if you try to kill me," he threatened.


    Wang Chen didn''t seem to be fazed. "Oh, they would try to kill me if they knew," he admitted, "but how could they possibly find out?" His response was dripping with confidence.


    He continued, "As for your brother, I''ll deal with him sooner or later. But as for your grandfather, he might just have a heart attack when the secret realm''s seven days are up." His words carried a sly undertone, hinting at something ominous.


    With a nonchalant expression on his face, Wang Chen spoke, "But you still have some use!"


    Yue Mingluan was confused by Wang Chen''s words and before he could even ask what he meant, Wang Chen interrupted him. "But not...alive."


    Without warning, Wang Chen swiftly used the Thunderbolt Blade to puncture Yue Mingluan''s heart, pushing the blade in deeper before withdrawing it.


    As Yue Mingluan struggled to speak, Wang Chen watched as his life slowly faded away. "You..." Yue Mingluan managed to utter a word, but his voice trailed off as he drew his last breath.


    Then Wang Chen smoothly slid the corpse of Yue Mingluan into his storage bag, The bag shimmered slightly as the body was sucked inside, disappearing without a trace.


    He then turned his attention to the other dead disciples. "Such a waste," he thought to himself, "but their energy will not go to waste." He absorbed their bodies completely until they turned into ash, feeling their energy flow into him and making him stronger.


    Wang Chen ran his hand over his shoulder, checking the wound left by the Thunderbolt Blade. A satisfied smile crossed his face as he realized that the wound had fully healed, leaving no trace of injury. "The power of the Thunderbolt Blade is indeed remarkable," he murmured to himself.


    "It''s time for the second part of the plan," Wang Chen muttered to himself as he retrieved the orb from his storage bag. He peered into it and saw several red dots clustered in a particular location.


    Realizing that he needed to change his clothing to avoid drawing attention, he quickly rummaged through his bag and withdrew a black robe from his storage bag - a robe that once belonged to a Blood Fang Sect disciple whom he had killed for a yellow-level opportunity.


    After donning the robe and concealing his face, Wang Chen watched as the labyrinth began to crumble around him. He wasted no time in making his escape, heading in the direction of the red location on the orb.


    ¡­..


    Wang Chen muttered to himself as he gazed upon the towering volcano mountain ahead of him, "So this should be the location." He could feel his heart pounding with excitement and anticipation as he moved towards the entrance.


    As he walked deeper into the cave, the mist started to thicken and soon became as dense as fog. Wang Chen could feel the pressure building up around him. "What is this place?" he muttered to himself, keeping his guard up. But then he felt a strange sensation in his mind, and he knew immediately that he had fallen into an illusion.


    "I see what you''re trying to do," Wang Chen said aloud, addressing the unknown force that had created the illusion. "But my soul is stronger than you can imagine. I won''t be fooled by your tricks."


    Closing his eyes, he took a deep breath and focused his mind, channeling his energy into his soul. As he did so, he felt the illusion start to crumble around him, like a house of cards collapsing.


    "That was close," he thought to himself, relieved to have broken free of the illusion. "I need to be more careful from now on."


    As Wang Chen walked deeper into the cave, the mist began to thin out, and he found himself surrounded by barren land with craters scattered around. He noticed a few craters on the ground, and upon looking closer, he saw a bubbling pool of magma.


    Suddenly, he heard a telepathic voice in his mind. "Congratulations, you have qualified to compete for the Emperor inheritance. The previous test was to clear the illusion. If you weren''t even able to do that, then you would not be qualified. Now, the second test begins."


    The telepathic voice continued, "If you pass this test, then you will be able to compete against those who have passed it and are on their way to claim the Emperor inheritance."


    Wang Chen cursed under his breath as he realized he was running late. ''I wasted too much time,'' he thought to himself.


    "The second test is to defeat those magma golems and collect 100 cores in 5 minutes. If you are unable to do that, you are not qualified to proceed to the third test and will be sent out from here"


    Without warning, the craters filled with magma started to bubble and seethe, and from within emerged a fearsome creature with a body made entirely of molten rock. It was a magma golem, and soon more of them began to appear, rising up from the ground and surrounding Wang Chen.


    Without hesitation, Wang Chen drew his Thunderbolt Blade, anticipating the upcoming battle.


    "I should test this sword before it''s too late," he thought to himself, "It will come in handy soon." He took a battle stance, ready to face the magma golems as they rushed towards him.


    [Author''s Note: Hey guys, I''ve heard some complaints about the story being slow-paced, so in this chapter, I''ve tried to speed things up a bit. Let me know if it''s working for you!]

 Chapter 67 The Unknown

    "Huff...Huff."


    "Where are you? It''s already done," Wang said as he panted heavily, surrounded by over a hundred fire magma golems cores.


    He heard the old voice again, "Oh? Your timing is pretty impressive," he remarked.


    "You completed your second trial in three minutes! Then let''s move on to the next and final trial."


    "In this trial, you will have to climb the ladder with ten stairs, and the pressure will be immense with each step. It will depend on you how long you can last and how much you wish to inherit."


    "This is it. Now go and compete with others," the old man said as he waved his hand. Wang Chen was enveloped in light and disappeared.


    ¡­.


    "Blurp!" (vomiting)


    "What the hell? Do I have some sort of space travel sickness?" Wang Chen said as he rubbed his tummy.


    "Is that guy another reinforcement? Which faction is he from?"


    "Huh?" Wang Chen looked towards the sudden sound and saw an ancient temple with ten big stairs. He couldn''t see the top until he reached some distance. Then he looked at the entrance of the temple, where about twelve guys were fighting against each other but looking at Wang Chen with curiosity.


    "No, he is wearing the Blood Fang Sect disciple robe," one of them said.


    "How could they know about this place?"


    "Maybe that guy mistakenly entered and cleared the trial."


    "Hey listen, if you help us in defeating these guys, I will give you a worthy treasure."


    "Are you from Yue Jang''s faction?" Wang Chen asked as he saw the robes of those disciples.


    "Yeah, we are from¡­" they began to say, but were interrupted by a sudden and powerful lightning-like slash. Before they could react, they saw one of their comrades'' head flying through the air.


    "Why did you¡­ Die, bastard," they stammered, unable to comprehend why Wang Chen had attacked them. With this violent action, it was clear that he was their enemy.


    "Stop daydreaming! Take them down!" Wang Chen barked at the other disciples who were engaged in a fierce battle against Yue Jang''s lackeys earlier. He didn''t need to speculate on their identities as anyone who would dare to fight against members of Yue Jang''s faction had to belong to Su Chen''s faction.


    "Y-Yes."


    They were confused at first but thought that the newcomer must have a grudge against Yue Jang or something. But they didn''t mind getting a helping hand.


    Then they continued to fight. After a while after finishing those Yue Jangs faction members with the help of Wang Chen and in the figth Wang Chen used the Thunderbolt Blade and with this these top level Innate Realm Cultivator were easily dealt.


    "Why did you help us and who are you?" Now the matter is over they came to Wang Chen and asked. They know that he helped in dealing with thhose bastards but still they have to be careful of him who knows he just killed them then he would plan to deal with them.


    "I''m not an enemy and as for who I am, you guys don''t need to know about that." Wang Chen said in a nonchalant tone.


    "Understood," the disciples replied, not wanting to push the matter further. They knew better than to ask too many questions to someone who could easily defeat top level Innate Realm Cultivators.


    "Anyway, thank you for your help," one of them said.


    ¡­..


    "Damm it, This bastard Cultivation realm is higher than me I can''t defeat him with my own strength, You have to help." Yue Jang said to Yideng telepthecally.


    "You can''t even win against in a Cultivator from this low realm, how could you soar like a dragon." Yideng said with a flat tone.


    "Are you helping me or not? Ahghhh" Yue Jang cried in pain as he blocked the incoming dagger attack and it just missed it''s vital parts.


    "Okay, I will take your body control." Yideng said.


    "Hmm? What''s happening?" Su Chen said as he backed out before continue attacking Yue Jang as he sensed that Yue Jang aura changed and it gave him a dangerous feeling.


    Yue Jang suddenly vanished from Su Chen''s sight. And when he appeared behind the back of Su Chen, Su Chen got a dangerous institution and without wasting time he moved his hand and attacked behind the back of him.


    Krrhhh


    There was a metal clashing sound. As Yue Jang hand have a sword and which was blocked by Su Chen''s dagger.


    "Oh you blocked it, I didn''t expect that it seems like this lower realm has some genius as well, let''s see if you can take this." Yideng then kicked Su Chen from behind.


    Su Chen got crashed into the 6th ladder and he got up and thought ''what happened, why did he become strong all of sudden and what was he talking about earlier? Low realm?''


    ''It''s a pitty I can''t kill you now as I''m not strong enough to broke that rule in my current form but I can atleast do this, it will be enough for me to deal with.'' Yideng thought. And then he sent a wave towards Su chen


    Aggh suddenly as the wave hit Su Chen he felt immensely excruciating pain on his soul as what Yideng used on him.


    ''Lets go we don''t have time.'' Yue Mingluan said to Yideng telepathically as he was worried about he would miss the emperor inheritance as it''s only few hours left before they are sent out from the secret realm and he had to get it early so he could absorb it.


    "By the way are you sure it''s a fire emperor inheritance?" Yue Jang asked.


    "This is the fourth time you are asking the same question. Yes it''s the fire emperor inheritance i can feel it the dense fire energy coming towards from the top from it. In my days the fire emperor was really powerful and I didn''t think he would be fallen as well in such a lower realm sigh.


    Then they proceeded to take the next step on the ninth ladder without thinking anything about Su Chen and Yue Jang was feeling the immense supression from it.


    ¡­.


    "The power from that young one called Yue Jang was definitely from a higher stage of this world. And he has the great fire sunbody that is a perfect fit for my inheritance. He must be a immense luck of child" The old man spoke this old man was none other the fire emperor inheritance in his will form.


    "Seems like it''s time for another fire emperor to be appear." The fire emperor spoke in a excited tone.


    The old man turned to look at him with interest. "Yes, indeed. I am the Fire Emperor Inheritance, and I have been waiting for a worthy successor to inherit my power. And I believe I have found that successor in young Yue Jang."


    Recalling the fire emperor''s name as what people called him , he remembered his old days but he can''t do anything now he has fallen to this realm because of a huge war battle between some super powerful beings and a legendary Stealer.


    "No need for a mere Emperor to distrub our plan


    "Ah?" The fire emperor turned around as if to the source of voice , then he turned around and he just saw a hooded person. And that person was giving him a feeling that he couldn''t win against in his prime if he fought and now his only will is left.


    "W-Who are you ?" The fire emperor stuttered.


    "No need to know." The hooded person said this and extended his hand then the fire Emperor''s will came in his hand grasp.


    "C¡­.." the fire emperor realised something when he was forcefully grasped by the hand of the unknown but before he could say anything the hodded person crushed his spirit will.


    "It''s time to implement the second plan in motion." The hooded person muttered as he glanced at the inheritance of fire emperor.


    Then he took out a blue intcrat carve design book where there was something written in ancient language.


    He picked up the fire emperor inheritance scroll and just destroyed in his hand.


    Then placed the blue book their.


    After that he held there different colours stones and muttered some words. Suddenly opened his eyes and laughed loudly.


    "I should put the low grade formation first." Saying this he started laying the formation.


    Dear readers, I apologize for the delay in today''s upload. As the author of this story, I have been occupied with my exams, and therefore, I couldn''t upload the next chapter on time. I would like to inform you that my next exam is in four to five days, and there might be a delay in the next update as well. However, I promise to try my best to stockpile the chapters so that there won''t be any further delay in the future updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 Chapter 68 Worry About Yourself!

    "Hoo, I finally made it to the top," Yue Jang exclaimed, as he reached the summit of the ancient ruin. He sat down, panting heavily, and muttered to himself. Then he turned his gaze downwards, looking at the endless ladder that stretched below him.


    "There''s a heaven and earth difference between me and you, Su Chen," he muttered,with a confident tone. "Once I obtain the fire emperor''s inheritance, I''ll soar like a dragon with power beyond your wildest imagination." He said with unwavering confidence, his eyes shining with determination.


    "I have a bad feeling about this," Yideng said, his senses on high alert.


    "What do you mean? We were the first ones here, so we passed the trial. It doesn''t matter if someone else comes," Yue Jang replied, confused.


    "That''s not what I''m talking about. As soon as we arrived, I couldn''t sense the presence of the fire emperor''s inheritance. And the old man who announced the trial hasn''t shown up yet," Yideng explained.


    Yue Jang smirked, "Who are you calling old man? Aren''t you both from the same generation?"


    Yideng retorted, "Yes, but he has a higher cultivation realm than me. You know how it is - the higher the cultivation, the more respect they get."


    Yue Jang chuckled, "Ah, I see. So that''s why you look like a young man while he looks like an ancient sage."


    Yideng rolled his eyes, "Very funny. But on a serious note, something feels off. I can''t sense the fire emperor''s inheritance and the old man who announced the trial hasn''t shown up yet."


    Yue Jang''s expression turned serious as he listened to Yideng''s concerns. He swept his gaze around the hall, taking in the intricate carvings on the walls, but saw nothing that could explain the absence of the fire emperor''s inheritance or the old man who had announced the trial. "I have cleared the trial, where are you, senior?" he called out loudly, but there was no response. Without wasting any time, he began his search.


    As Yue Jang explored the ruins, he meticulously searched for any trace of the fire emperor''s inheritance. His search eventually led him to a room, but he was immediately halted by Yideng''s warning, "There''s a formation ahead! Stop right there." Yue Jang heeded the warning and took a step back, preventing himself from entering the room.


    He quickly stepped back, carefully examining the room to see if he could spot the formation.


    The room was dimly lit, and it took a moment for Yue Jang''s eyes to adjust to the darkness. As he peered inside, he noticed that the room was filled with strange symbols etched into the walls and floor. They glowed faintly.


    "Is this formation dangerous?" Yue Jang asked.


    Yideng''s eyes widened with excitement, "I didn''t expect the fire emperor to be proficient in formations as well. It seems like you will have the chance to learn formation from his inheritance. That''s why I couldn''t sense it before. And to answer your question, this formation must be a low grade one."


    Yue Jang scoffed at the mention of a low grade formation, "Why are you so excited about it then?"


    Yideng grinned, "It''s not a low grade formation from your lower realm. This is from an upper world, and judging from its complex layout, it surpasses normal low grade formations."


    Yue Jang''s confusion deepened as he pondered their situation. "I see, but what about the old man who announced the trial? Why hasn''t he shown himself yet? Is he a fake, pretending to be the fire emperor and trying to trick us into breaking the formation?" Yue Jang suspected that once they broke the formation, the imposter would reveal himself and attempt to steal the inheritance or worse, try to kill them both.


    Yideng shook his head. "No, I can sense the fire emperor''s spirit was here. But why did it suddenly disappear? That''s what confuses me." Despite his certainty about the fire emperor''s presence, Yideng couldn''t help but wonder where the spirit had gone.


    Yue Jang turned to Yideng with a serious expression, "Can you break the formation?"


    Yideng replied with a hint of pride in his voice, "Of course, breaking this formation will be a piece of cake for me."


    Impatient, Yue Jang prodded, "Then what are you waiting for?"


    However, Yideng''s response was not what he expected. "Hey! I''m your master, show some respect," he said, his tone filled with anger. He was frustrated that Yue Jang was treating him like a common servant.


    Yue Jang quickly apologized, "My apologies, dear Master. Please break the formation quickly. We don''t have much time left before the secret realm closes and sends us out."


    Yideng grumbled, "Hmph, we''ll discuss your manners later," and emerged from the Soul Binding Ring to approach the formation. He began to expertly break the formation, determined to succeed.


    ¡­.


    "Hey, isn''t that Su Chen?" one of the cultivators whispered.


    The other nodded. "Wasn''t he competing with the Young Master earlier?"


    They observed as Su Chen writhed in pain near the sixth ladder.


    "This is a good opportunity," one of them said with a sly smirk, and they exchanged a knowing look.


    The group of disciples belonged to Yue Jang''s faction. They stood in front of Su Chen, the leader of the opposing faction, who was currently vulnerable and weak. Seeing such an opportunity, only a fool would say no.


    However, they couldn''t kill Su Chen as the old man overseeing the trial had specifically said that when a cultivator is climbing the ladder, they couldn''t kill that cultivator. Even if they were given the chance, they couldn''t do it because Su Chen''s cultivation base was much higher than theirs. But they could seriously injure him in his current state.


    "I''ll attack him first," one of the disciples stepped forward and announced.


    "I''ll attack him first," one of the disciples stepped forward and announced.


    His teammates clicked their tongues hearing his words. They all wanted to attack first while Su Chen''s guard was down. They knew that if the first attack was successful, the attacker would ultimately receive the most rewards and praises from Yue Jang and the great elder for seriously injuring a top pillar of the opposing faction.


    The disciple who stepped forward had the highest cultivation base of the 3rd stage Core Formation Realm. His teammates knew that if he was successful in his first attack, he would get most of the rewards and praises from Yue Jang and the great elder.


    As he advanced with his sword towards Su Chen, his teammates remained silent, giving him no indication of disapproval. He sneered, relishing the opportunity to injure a top member of the opposing faction. Su Chen was still writhing on the ground, clutching his head and gritting his teeth.


    But just as his sword was about to strike, he sensed a killing intent from behind. "Why do you want to deal with me? Don''t you know my cultivation¡­..?" He turned around, ready to defend himself against his treacherous teammates, but was taken aback when he saw that the attacker was not one of them. Instead, it was a stranger dressed in the robes of the Blood Fang Sect.


    Clank! The sound of swords meeting echoed through the air as sparks flew. The attacker was shocked to see that his opponent''s cultivation was only at the 8th stage Innate Realm.


    "Why is a Blood Fang Sect disciple here?" he demanded, attempting to strike again.


    "None of your business," Wang Chen replied, swinging his Thunderbolt Blade sword in a deadly arc.


    "Damn it! Guys, help me deal with him!" he yelled, turning to his teammates for assistance as he struggled to block the thunder slash. He realized that the opponent was using a high-grade weapon and he was having a hard time keeping up.


    "Worry about yourself," Wang Chen sneered as he unleashed another thunder slash.


    "Huh?" Confused by Wang Chen''s words, he glanced over at his teammates and was shocked to see over fifteen opponents fighting them.


    He realized they were struggling on their own. Taking advantage of the distraction, Wang Chen unleashed a more powerful thunder slash against him.


    He came back to his senses just in time to see a powerful attack coming towards him. It was too late to block and counter-attack, so he decided to take it head on, resulting in serious damage.


    Coughing blood onto the ground, he flew several feet away from Wang Chen''s feet.


    The injured cultivator cried out in agony, clutching his chest as blood flowed from his wounds. Despite his injuries, he tried to stand up, only to be met with another thunder slash that inflicted even more damage. He was now too weak to continue fighting, and as Wang Chen approached him, he smiled and taunted him, "You can''t kill me."


    Wang Chen raised an eyebrow in confusion, "What are you talking about?"


    The cultivator''s smug expression was because as he remembered the rule that no one can kill a fellow cultivator on the ladder. "The old man taking the trial said that...," he trailed off as Wang Chen delivered a powerful punch to his face, silencing him.


    "What in the world are you talking about? I arrived here after eliminating all the disciples from your faction who were climbing the ladder," Wang Chen said.


    "How is that even possible?" Hearing Wang Chen''s words, the cultivator began to feel a sense of unease. If Wang Chen was telling the truth, it meant that many important disciples, ranging from the Innate Realm to the Core Formation Realm 1st to 2nd stage, had been killed. But he didn''t have time to dwell on that thought, as he was now facing a serious threat to his own life.


    "Senior, senior, help me! This guy is trying to kill me!" he pleaded, shouting as loudly as he could, hoping that senior would come to his rescue.

 Chapter 69 Formation Attack

    "Are these your final words?" Wang Chen asked with a calm expression on his face.


    "Please, spare my life. I''ll do anything for you," he begged. He had fought hard to get where he was in his life, and he didn''t want to die now.


    "Oh? Anything?" Wang Chen raised an eyebrow skeptically.


    "Yes, anything! I''ll do whatever you ask!" He nodded his head eagerly, hoping to stay alive.


    "Then kill yourself."


    "I will do¡­.What?!" Hearing Wang Chen''s demand, he realized that he had been played. Wang Chen had no intention of letting him live.


    "Really?" Wang Chen smirked, his eyes gleaming with a wicked light.


    "You...you¡­" His opponent seethed with anger, his fists clenched as he attempted to lunge at Wang Chen. But before he could land a blow, his hand was sliced off by the Thunderbolt Blade in Wang Chen''s hand.


    "Aaargh!" The cultivator clutched his severed limb as blood gushed out, writhing in pain as he fell to his knees.


    "I''ll give you a choice," Wang Chen said in a frigid voice, his icy aura sending shivers down the other''s spine. "Tell me everything you know about what happened here, or I''ll torture you and kill you slowly."


    Feeling the overwhelming fear emanating from Wang Chen, the other man''s voice trembled as he quickly replied, "When..." He told everything he knew.


    As Wang Chen listened to the explanation, he gradually began to understand the details of what had transpired in this place. It was Yue Jang who had stumbled upon the ruins, and he had enlisted the help of these men in his search.


    After passing the first trial, they discovered the inheritance of a great person and decided to take the trial.


    It was during this time that Su Chen and his followers arrived, but they didn''t know how Su Chen found out about this place, but they began to compete with them.


    On the seventh ladder, a battle broke out between Su Chen and Yue Jang. However, when these men arrived, they only saw Su Chen writhing in pain; Yue Jang was nowhere to be seen, which meant that he had continued on after defeating Su Chen.


    Wang Chen looked at Su Chen, who was writhing in pain, clutching his head and gritting his teeth. Wang Chen couldn''t help but think, ''Su Chen''s cultivation base is much higher than Yue Jang''s, so it''s unlikely that Yue Jang could have defeated him alone. He must have asked Yideng for help. Looking at Su Chen''s condition, it seems he didn''t receive any serious physical injury, but more like a mental attack.''


    ''Did Yideng injure him with a soul attack? But what confuses me is why he didn''t kill Su Chen. That was the best chance to do it. And according to the information I received, the senior who is taking the trial specifically mentioned that killing is not allowed. If Yideng followed that rule, then why wasn''t I warned by the senior? Something is not adding up here.'' The whole situation was suspicious, and Wang Chen sensed that there was something more to it than meets the eye.


    Wang Chen''s eyes scanned the top of the ladder, deep in thought. ''Sigh, I will get all my answers after I reach the top of this ladder,'' he mused, before turning his attention back to the trembling man before him.


    "I-I already told you everything I know," the man stammered.


    "Oh, I know. That''s why I''m thinking of leaving you alive," Wang Chen replied, a sly smile creeping onto his lips. The man''s face brightened with hope, but before he could speak, Wang Chen continued, "That''s right, leaving you alive, like a cripple."


    With a swift movement, Wang Chen unsheathed his Thunderbolt Blade and sliced off the man''s remaining hand. The man howled in pain as blood gushed out of his wound. Wang Chen then squatted down, placing a hand on the man''s chest and releasing a powerful burst of qi. The man''s dantian shattered instantly, causing him to writhe in agony on the ground.


    "W-why?" the man gasped, his eyes filled with tears and fear.


    "Why not?" Wang Chen shrugged indifferently. "You won''t be able to cultivate anymore, but you''ll still be alive. Consider it a gift from me."


    The man''s groans turned into agonizing screams as he convulsed in pain, realizing the full extent of his fate. He knew that he would never be able to cultivate again, as his dantian had been completely destroyed by Wang Chen''s ruthless hand. His body was covered in sweat, his breaths ragged and shallow as he struggled to keep himself conscious. He couldn''t even stand up, and he knew that he had only moments left to live due to the blood loss. In his final moments, he could only regret ever crossing paths with Wang Chen and his relentless pursuit of power.


    After leaving the dying man behind, Wang Chen muttered to himself, "Now it''s time for some looting." He then walked towards Su Chen while everyone in his faction who were fighting against Yue Jang''s group looked at him nervously, unsure of what he was going to do next.


    Ignoring their stares, Wang Chen proceeded to loot everything of value from Su Chen''s possessions, leaving only his dagger behind as he already had a better weapon. This surprised everyone who had expected Wang Chen to kill Su Chen, but instead he chose to just take his belongings.


    Some of Su Chen''s faction members wanted to stop Wang Chen from looting, but they couldn''t as he was much stronger than them.


    As Wang Chen''s eyes scanned over Su Chen''s faction members, they felt a palpable energy radiating from him. It was as if he could see through their very souls and was judging them silently. But to their surprise, he simply turned away and began climbing the ladder.


    The faction members were perplexed by Wang Chen''s behavior. They had expected him to make a move against them, perhaps even join Yue Jang''s faction, but he seemed to have no interest in either.


    They suspected that Wang Chen was also here for the inheritance and wanted to stop him, but they knew that it was impossible to take on someone as powerful as him at the moment. Thus, they reluctantly went back to fighting against Yue Jang''s faction members.


    ...


    "Hey, how much longer is this going to take? I mean, you said it was going to be a piece of cake for someone like you, but it seems like your cake is harder than diamond." Yue Jang said, growing impatient.


    "Will you just give me a moment to concentrate? This formation is no joke, and I''m on the last step," Yideng replied, focused on the task at hand.


    Ten minutes passed by...


    "Are you done with the last step yet?" Yue Jang asked, his impatience growing.


    "I said it''s almost done," Yideng responded.


    Yue Jang couldn''t resist needling Yideng again. "Hey, do you happen to know the formation of ''f''? I''m just curious, since ''almost done'' seems to be your go-to answer for everything."


    "..."


    Thirty minutes later¡­


    "Ha! I knew it, you have no clue what you''re doing!" Yue Jang taunted. "I bet you couldn''t break a chicken egg, let alone this formation!"


    Yideng glared at him, his face contorted in anger. "I''ll have you know, I''ve broken formations more complex than this one!"


    "Sure you have," Yue Jang snickered. "And I''m the emperor of the universe!"


    Yideng''s eyes narrowed as he concentrated on the formation. "I''ll show you, just watch and learn."


    Yue Jang rolled his eyes. "Sure thing, Master of Formations. I''ll just sit here and watch you struggle for another hour."


    Crack


    There was a sudden crack, and a blue half-sphere appeared in the room, cracking like a spider''s web. "Haha, finally cracked it. What were you saying earlier, Yue Jang?" Yideng laughed, his voice echoing in the room. However, his laughter abruptly stopped as he noticed that the formation he had just broken began to behave strangely. "Not good..." he murmured.


    Suddenly, a powerful soul attack came hurtling towards him and Yue Jang. Yideng, in his soul form, quickly burned his soul essence to protect not only himself but also his disciple. Despite his efforts, the attack still managed to harm Yue Jang slightly.


    "Damn, I used up 40% of my soul energy to block that soul attack. I will probably be in a deep sleep now and have to put those purple stones inside the Soul Binding Ring..." Yideng trailed off, his voice fading away.


    As the soul attack hit, Yue Jang felt an intense sharp pain in his head, making him stagger a bit. He clenched his teeth, trying to suppress the pain and his vision went blurry for a moment. He realized that even though Yideng had managed to block the attack, it had still affected him to some extent.


    Yue Jang knew that he had to act fast and help Yideng, who was now resting in his soul form inside the Soul Binding Ring. He quickly retrieved the purple soul stones from his bag, intending to use them to replenish Yideng''s energy.


    With trembling hands, he placed the stones near the ring and murmured a few incantations to activate them. The stones glowed brightly, and he could feel the energy emanating from them, rushing into the ring to replenish Yideng''s soul energy.


    Yue Jang sighed with relief, knowing that Yideng would need some time to recover. He then sat down, still feeling the pain in his head, and took a deep breath to calm himself.

 Chapter 70 Attacking Yue Jang

    [A/N: I apologize for the mistake in the previous chapter. The unedited version was mistakenly uploaded. Please re-read it if you have already read it, so that you can continue reading from the correct version.]


    Yue Jang muttered under his breath, "I really hope the Fire Emperor''s inheritance has some treasure that can help me stabilize myself." He pushed through the door and stumbled a bit as he tried to move his aching body.


    "Ugh, this pain is killing me," he cursed under his breath.


    As he looked around the room, his eyes fell on a stone tablet with a storage ring and a book with a beautifully intricate royal blue design. He approached the items, already making a mental note to check the book later, and grabbed the storage ring, hoping to find something inside that could relieve his pain.


    Yue Jang''s hand was about to touch the storage ring when he suddenly felt an intense pain in his back, as if an arrow had pierced through him.


    "An attack, damn it," he muttered through gritted teeth, trying to move but finding that he couldn''t budge. The shock of it all made him wonder if the weapon that hit him was laced with poison.


    "Who are you?" he demanded, trying to turn around and face his attacker. But before he could even catch a glimpse of the culprit, his robes were grabbed and he was thrown out of the room, suspended in mid-air.


    He couldn''t see the face of his attacker as he was still facing the opposite direction. All he could sense was a sudden slash coming towards him, ready to strike.


    Yue Jang became horrified as he recognized the attack. "This slash? It''s the Thunderbolt Blade slash," he thought. The Thunderbolt Blade was his family''s heirloom weapon, and he knew its power all too well.


    As the attack hit him, he was thrown back with great force, crashing to the ground. He felt an intense pain in his back, realizing that he had been seriously injured as he had let his guard down earlier and couldn''t move to defend himself.


    Slowly, the effects of the poison weapon wore off due to Yue Jang''s high cultivation, and he was able to regain his ability to move. He tried to stand up, but was suddenly struck with a powerful kick to his abdomen, He had not even sensed the enemy''s approach. The pain was so intense that he cried out in agony, and was sent flying into the wall.


    As he struggled to focus his eyes, which had gone blurry from the impact, he saw the attacker approaching him. His vision gradually cleared, and he could make out the blood-red robe of the attacker. "Blood Fang Sect?" he muttered in disbelief, recognizing the emblem on the robe.


    He tried to get up, but pain shot through his body, reminding him of the severity of his injuries. The Thunderbolt Blade Slash, his family''s heirloom weapon, had struck him hard, and the effects were taking a toll on him. He gritted his teeth and focused his mind, knowing that he had to be on guard against further attacks.


    Yue Jang''s eyes narrowed as he caught sight of the weapon that had struck him earlier. "That''s the Thunderbolt Blade! It should be in the hands of Yue Mingluan. What is it doing here? And who gave it to you?" he demanded, But his questions went unanswered as the opponent attacked him once again with a powerful slash from the Thunderbolt Blade. Acting quickly, Yue Jang drew his own Yang sword and countered with a Sandstorm Blade slash.


    As the two blades clashed, Yue Jang could feel the strength of his opponent''s cultivation. It was not as high as he had expected, which gave him hope that he might be able to hold his own in the fight.


    Despite the pain from his earlier injuries, Yue Jang focused all his energy on the battle at hand. He moved quickly and gracefully, dodging the enemy''s attacks and striking back with his own fierce blows.


    Yue Jang''s mind was in a state of confusion as he tried to piece together the puzzle of how a Blood Fang Sect disciple managed to find their way to this hidden location. He knew for a fact that the only reason he knew about this place was because of Yideng''s help.


    Su Chen had only stumbled upon it accidentally when he killed members of Yue Jang''s faction and stole their orb. He had wanted to prevent a massacre within his own faction and this location had appeared as the nearest red dot on his map.


    How had this other sect disciple come to know about it? Yue Jang knew that there were several guards along the way, and some were still climbing the ladder. He couldn''t fathom how this mysterious man had arrived undetected. Furthermore, why had he shown up at such an opportune time when Yue Jang was weak?


    Yue Jang sensed that something was off about the Blood Fang Sect disciple, but he couldn''t quite put his finger on it. Nevertheless, he knew he had to be on high alert and focus on taking down his opponent before he could unravel this mystery. After all, what good is curiosity if you''re dead? He decided to save his questions for later when he could ask them while sipping tea and not while dodging potentially fatal attacks.


    Yue Jang was certain that his adversary would have been a pushover without the Thunderbolt Blade, given the opponent''s lower cultivation level. However, with the blade in hand, the fight would not be so simple. As they clashed, it became evident that Yue Jang and his opponent were evenly matched, and the battle quickly grew intense.


    Meanwhile, as Wang Chen fought, he couldn''t help but think to himself, ''Although I know I could easily defeat a 3-stage Core Formation Realm Cultivator with this sword, my cultivation level is not high enough to unleash its full potential.''


    However, as the fight dragged on, Wang Chen couldn''t deny the fact that Yue Jang was no ordinary opponent. ''This guy''s combat power exceeds even that of a 5th stage Core Formation Realm Cultivator. He is truly worthy of being the protagonist of his own story,'' he admitted to himself.


    The fight continued as they clashed inside the hall. Yue Mingluan, frustrated with the ongoing battle, thought to himself, "I''ll use my whole hand and show him what I''m made of!" He then unleashed his strongest blow towards Wang Chen.


    Wang Chen, sensing the danger, quickly took out a storage bag and retrieved something from within it.


    As Yue Jang''s attack hit, there was a loud boom as the force of the blow destroyed the ceiling, causing dust to fly around the room. Amidst the chaos, he thought he saw blood fly out, and believed he had injured his opponent. He began to taunt and walked towards the dust, eager to see his opponent injured.


    However, as the dust began to settle, he saw a body lying on the ground. His heart sank as he realized it was not his opponent but his own brother''s body. "No, this can''t be happening," he murmured in disbelief.


    Suddenly, he felt a powerful punch land on his face, knocking him back. He realized that his guard was down, and he had left himself open to attack while he was distracted by his brother''s body.


    He was knocked back, staggering towards the entrance of the hall. As he stood up, his vision was blurred from the impact of the blow. He struggled to regain his balance, his mind reeling from the shock.


    In that moment, he saw his opponent wielding the Thunderbolt Blade, its crackling energy arcing menacingly towards him. Yue Jang realized he didn''t have enough energy to block the attack head-on, so he stepped back, hoping to evade the lethal slash.


    ''Hehehe Finally got it.'' Wang Chen smirked as he held a storage bag in his other hand, which he had snatched from Yue Jang during the fight.


    But as Yue Jang stepped back, he lost his balance and fell on the tenth ladder, which caused him to feel sudden pressure on his body. He then realized that the opponent had planned this and deliberately led him to this spot. Yue Jang''s Qi was already exhausted from the battle and the previous strong blow, so he had fallen into a trap.


    Suddenly, a thunderslash was coming towards Yue Jang. With the added pressure from the ladder, he couldn''t dodge it, and taking it head-on would cause more damage to his already seriously injured body.


    Gritting his teeth, he ran down towards the 9th ladder, hoping to put some distance between himself and Wang Chen. Each ladder was a hundred meters long, and he couldn''t tell if his opponent was following him or not. All he could do was run for his life, as he was in grave danger. Even Yideng, who could have helped him, was recovering and in a deep sleep state.


    As Yue Jang continued down the ladder, he soon reached the sixth ladder. It was there that he saw his faction members engaged in a fierce battle against the followers of Su Chen. He didn''t know what to do anymore. He thought that it would be helpful if he could aid his fellow faction members against Su Chen''s followers and then bring all his followers to the top of the ancient ruin. That way, he could still have a chance to obtain the Fire Emperor''s inheritance and exact his revenge on that Blood Fang Sect disciple.


    However, before he could continue to ponder his next move, he suddenly sensed a murderous aura emanating from behind him. When he turned around, he was shocked to see that it was none other than Su Chen. "Not good," he muttered to himself, realizing that if Su Chen had recovered from the previous attack, he would most likely seek revenge. With Yideng currently sleeping and him being seriously injured, Yue Jang knew that he wouldn''t be able to face Su Chen in his current state.

 Chapter 71 Celestial Thief Technique Part-2

    Wang Chen collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air as he watched Yue Jang disappear from his sight.


    "My Qi is almost depleted," he said with a bitter smile. Each thunderbolt blade strike had drained his Qi reserves at an alarming rate. If he hadn''t had a greater Qi reserve compared to other Innate Realm Cultivators, he would have been drained completely.


    But it had been worth it. Without the Thunderbolt Blade technique, he wouldn''t have stood a chance against Yue Jang. Wang Chen now realized that the difference between an Innate Realm Cultivator and a Core Formation Realm Cultivator was like the difference between heaven and earth.


    After taking a moment to recover, Wang Chen retrieved Yue Jang''s storage bag and opened it. To his amazement, he discovered a plethora of rare items, including all of Yue Jang''s opportunities except for the elusive purple soul stone.


    "Why haven''t I received any Destiny Points, System? I looted all of Yue Jang''s opportunities from this storage bag," Wang Chen inquired.


    [Ding! Host can only receive Destiny Points if they intercept the opportunities before others. If the host loots after someone else has already obtained the opportunity, then no Destiny Points will be awarded.]


    "That''s cheating! I looted both Yue Jang''s and Su Chen''s opportunities, leaving them at a loss while I''ve profited. I still deserve Destiny Points," Wang Chen argued, growing frustrated with the System''s response.


    [Are you questioning the judgment of the System?]


    "What judgment? You''re clearly cheating me!" Wang Chen retorted.


    [Remember, without me, you''re nothing more than trash. Only the strong have the power to determine what is right and wrong.]


    Feeling the System''s disgust towards him, Wang Chen knew he couldn''t argue any further.


    [There is still the inheritance opportunity of Yue Jang, and he hasn''t obtained it yet. Hurry up and loot it before he returns with reinforcements and claims it for himself.]


    Upon hearing this, Wang Chen quickly stood up and hurried towards the room where the inheritance was kept. He knew that time was of the essence and that he had to act fast if he wanted to seize the opportunity before it was too late.


    Flashback


    He remembered that after he looted Su Chen and came to the top of the ancient ruins, he didn''t find anyone there, so he started searching. Soon, he heard a loud boom and decided to investigate. He eventually stumbled upon a place where Yideng was helping Yue Jang break a formation. Suddenly, an attack was launched at Yue Jang, but Yideng managed to save him just in time. However, after the attack, Yideng''s figure became blurry and soon disappeared from sight.


    Wang Chen waited until he was certain that Yideng was gone.


    He saw that Yue Jang sat on the ground for a few moments before standing up and cursing. At that moment, Wang Chen slowly made his way towards Yue Jang, who had just entered the room. He hid at the entrance of the room and used the Celestial Thief Technique to avoid detection. Wang Chen observed as Yue Jang was about to pick up the storage ring and the book on the stone tablet.


    Seeing this, Wang Chen couldn''t wait for Yue Jang to get the inheritance. He took out his bow and shot a poisoned-tipped arrow at Yue Jang''s back. The attack caught Yue Jang off-guard, and he became immobilized. Seizing the opportunity, Wang Chen attacked with the Thunderbolt blade sword. The Thunderbolt blade slash left Yue Jang critically injured on his back, and from that point on, Wang Chen was able to fight Yue Jang on even ground.


    Flashback ends


    "Let me see what''s in this book," muttered Wang Chen as he picked it up. The book had a royal blue cover with intricate carvings on it.


    "Huh?" Wang Chen tried to open the book, but it wouldn''t budge. He put more strength into it, but it still wouldn''t open.


    He tried various methods, but the book remained sealed shut. Then a thought struck him, and he activated his Celestial Thief Technique, channeling some Qi into the book.


    Suddenly, the book glowed, and it slipped from Wang Chen''s grasp, floating in mid-air. The book opened, and the pages began turning rapidly.


    The words from the book glowed in royal blue color, and all the characters shot towards the space between Wang Chen''s eyebrows.


    As the words from the book shot towards Wang Chen''s forehead, he felt an intense pressure building in his head. The glowing letters seemed to burn into his skin as he struggled to keep his balance. Finally, the surge of information subsided, and Wang Chen collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily.


    He lay there for a few moments, trying to catch his breath, before slowly getting up and dusting himself off. As he looked around the room, he couldn''t help but feel a sense of excitement at the new possibilities that had just opened up to him.


    "Celestial Thief Technique Part-2," he muttered to himself, a wide smile spreading across his face.


    After carefully digesting the information, Wang Chen realized that the Celestial Thief Technique Part-2 was an independent technique that could be practiced without needing the Part-1. However, he was already familiar with the power of the Part-1 and knew how formidable it was. The Part-2 was even more awe-inspiring, as it allowed him not only to devour others but also absorb their souls and memories. This was just one of the major benefits, as there were many others.


    One of the most impressive benefits was that Wang Chen could now hide his cultivation base from even more powerful cultivators. Previously, he could hide his cultivation base from those in the three major realms, but now he could conceal himself from those in the five major realms. This was a tremendous advantage, as hiding one''s cultivation base from someone with a higher cultivation base was a valuable tool.


    If a technique that allowed for such concealment were to become widely known, it would likely spark a bloody war over its possession. The Celestial Thief Technique Part-2 was not only a concealment technique, but it was also a cultivation technique. Wang Chen was certain that its grade surpassed Heaven Grade Technique and could be called a Heaven-Defying Technique.


    Wang Chen''s excitement was quickly tempered by a thought: how could such a powerful technique be so readily available? He knew that the Celestial Thief Technique Part-2 required Chaos Qi or Chaos strands to function.


    Chaos Qi was a rare and valuable substance, one of the fundamental components of the universe. It was not something that could be easily found, as it existed only in specific places. Even if one were fortunate enough to locate a source of Chaos Qi, the real challenge lay in the refining process.


    Refining Chaos Qi was an incredibly painful and difficult process that required immense amounts of energy and focus. Many who attempted it failed, driven to madness by the overwhelming pain of the process. But for those who could endure the pain and successfully refine Chaos Qi, the rewards were beyond measure.


    Wang Chen shook his head to clear his thoughts and looked at the ashes of the book, which had burned and turned to ash after providing him with information.


    "I hope it''s inside the storage ring." Wang Chen said, talking to himself.


    As Wang Chen checked the content inside the storage ring there was a disbelief expression on his face and saliva dripping from his mouth.


    "I''m rich and probably hit the jackpot." Wang spoke as he try to wipe the saliva that was dripping out from his mouth.


    Inside the storage ring were around 200 Chaos strands which were enough for him to use for 20 months as according to the second part of Celestial Thief Technique one can use 10 Chaos strands a month.


    "Now I should refine the first ten Chaos strands...." Wang Chen said as he set down on the ground ina Lotus postion and took out Chaos strands.


    He moved one chaos strand towards his dantian slowly with help of Qi.


    As soon soon as the chaos strand entered the dantian, it went into turmoil. Wang Chen''s blood started boiling his whole body started swelling and he felt like his entire body was tearing apart as his cells , skin and bones were cracking each second and rebuilding the other second.


    Wang Chen''s face flushed red his eyes became red the aura around him stated vibrating in a chaotic rhythm, Wang Chen experiencing the excruciating pain held back from roaring outloud and started running the Celestial Thief Technique Part-2 , as soon as he run the cultivation technique, his body size returned to normal and the Chaos strand moved from his dantian to his body and changes started happening in Wang Chen''s body.


    [ A/N:- Dear readers,I hope you are enjoying my story so far. So I''m asking for your support to help me complete the monthly goals and provide me with some Gifts as well. Thankyou for your support! ]

 Chapter 72 Getting A Big Brother!

    Outside the secret realm, the Great Elder Yue Se approached Su Zhong with a lovely smile that didn''t suit his face. "How about we make a bet, Su Zhong?" he said.


    Su Zhong felt a weird feeling seeing the smile on Yue Se''s face. "What bet are you talking about, Yue Se?" he asked.


    "Let''s talk about which faction performed well," Yue Se said. "If your faction performs well, then I will send my half of the wealth and listen to your commands for 2 years in the Red Lotus sect. But if you don''t win, then the vice versa."


    "What performance type are you talking about?" Su Zhong asked.


    "If your faction performs better, I will give you half of my wealth and follow your commands for two years in the Red Lotus Sect. But if you lose, then the opposite will happen," Yue Se explained with a sly grin.


    Su Zhong found the bet to be too tempting, like "a sheep walking into a slaughterhouse." However, he knew that if it was that easy, Yue Se wouldn''t have suggested it in the first place. It seemed like something was backing his confidence. Su Zhong asked with caution, "How will we decide the winner?"


    Yue Se thought to himself, "Got you!" before replying, "It''s pretty simple, Su Zhong. The winner will be decided based on which faction gains the most opportunities within the secret realm and has the highest number of members alive and in good health."


    Su Zhong fell into deep thought, contemplating the pros and cons of accepting the bet. He then looked at Yue Se and said, "Okay, I''m in the bet." He decided to put his trust in his grandson Su Chen, hoping that he would lead their faction to victory.


    Yue Se immediately said, "I don''t believe in you. You should take a heaven''s oath on the condition of this bet, and I will do the same."


    Su Zhong pointed his finger at Yue Se in anger but eventually sighed and said, "Okay, I will take the heaven''s oath." He knew that if he refused, it would be impossible to proceed with the bet.


    ¡­..


    "Ah, the Tenth chaos strand," Wang Chen said with a bitter smile. He had grown accustomed to the pain, but he was not one to revel in suffering.


    "Let''s get this over with," Wang Chen said through gritted teeth as he began refining the chaos strand.


    After a few moments of intense focus and pain...


    "Huff, huff... Finally, it''s done," Wang Chen gasped, feeling the excruciating pain subside.


    As he attempted to rise to his feet, a sharp pain suddenly tore through his dantian and mind sea, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. The sensation was like nothing he had ever experienced before, and he could feel his body writhing in agony. The pain was so intense that he couldn''t even bring himself to scream. Instead, he lay there gasping for breath, trying to make sense of what was happening to him.


    [ Ding! It is advisable that he should absorb all the resources he has and use some chaos strands as well. ]


    Upon hearing the response from the system, Wang Chen was dumbfounded. Without any hesitation, he retrieved the storage bag and ring he had looted thus far, then emptied their contents onto the ground. Among the items were numerous spirit stones, medicinal herbs, and various types of precious stones.


    Wang Chen hastily grabbed a herb and began to chew on it, hoping it would alleviate his pain. However, it had little effect, yet he persisted and even resorted to consuming the spirit stones. Despite his efforts, the pain continued to persist without any sign of diminishing.


    [Hey, you foolish host! I only advised you to absorb those herbs, and here you are eating them like a gluttonous pig! Haven''t you already mastered the Celestial Thief Technique Part-2? Why don''t you utilize that technique and absorb these resources at a much faster rate?]


    Wang Chen''s face was already flushed red due to the excruciating pain when he heard the reply from the system. Feeling embarrassed, he didn''t say anything to the system and immediately activated the Celestial Thief Technique Part-2.


    As Wang Chen attempted to perform the technique, he found that he couldn''t even move his body. He lay on the ground, unmoving, as his body was wracked with pain. Blood began to seep from his eyes, and every cell in his body felt like it was on fire, but the pain in his little brother was the worst. It was as if someone was peeling away his flesh and tossing it into a pool of lava.


    Wang desperately tried to maintain his Qi flow, but it was all in vain. He felt like a helpless lab rat being subjected to torturous experiments, unable to control anything and simply waiting for his demise. As the pain continued to ravage his body, he feared that at this rate, he would become a eunuch.


    Wang Chen''s eyes widened as he watched the strange black gas emanating from his body. The gas seemed to have a life of its own, moving and writhing like some sort of malevolent creature. Its aura was ominous and foreboding, and just feeling it gave Wang Chen goosebumps.


    As he observed, the black gas slowly crept forward, inching towards the chaos strands he had been trying to refine. And then, as if on cue, the gas enveloped the strands and began to mix with them. Wang Chen watched in amazement as the chaos strands and the black gas, combined and transformed into a dark flame that spread across the room, burning everything in its path.


    At first, Wang Chen was afraid that the flames might harm him, but soon he felt a soothing sensation spread through his body, and the excruciating pain began to subside. Gradually, he gained control over his body again, but he was hesitant to move, fearing that any sudden movement might trigger the flames and cause harm.


    After a while, the void flame burned everything in its path, leaving only Wang Chen with his new storage ring containing the chaos strands and all the treasures he had looted. He felt grateful for having made the right decision to store all his belongings in the ring, as even his clothes were reduced to ash. As he surveyed his surroundings, his gaze fell on his little brother, and he saw steam rising from it.


    "Did it burn completely and become a plain playground? Without a player, how could I score goals?" Wang Chen''s dao heart was on the verge of complete collapse as he felt no reaction or anything.


    As the streams finally settled, Wang Chen intently gazed at the private part. Suddenly, he screamed loudly, "Aaahhhhhh! Where did the red snake come from?"


    He shifted his position backwards, startled by what he saw. "Could it be that my little brother used some kind of summoning technique in his last moments, bringing forth this enormous red snake?" He couldn''t quite make sense of it.


    Curiosity getting the better of him, he extended his hand towards the creature. "Ouch!" he exclaimed as his hand made contact. "It doesn''t bite, but it''s so hot to the touch."


    [Hey Host, I''m considering finding a more suitable person to bind with, and leaving you behind.]


    Wang Chen''s expression turned to one of shock and disbelief. "What Nonsense are you blabbering?"


    [I should ask the same thing of you! That ''red snake'' you were touching is actually your little brother, with an upgraded form.]


    "It cannot be! My little brother was only 7 inches long, how could it become 12 inches now? I cannot even call it a little brother anymore, it has grown so big that it should be called big brother!" exclaimed Wang Chen in disbelief.


    [ Are you done playing? Your exaggerated reaction is worse than a sheltered maiden who has never seen a man before.]


    "Cheh," Wang clicked his tongue in annoyance.


    "Now spill the beans, what the hell were those void flames and how did they come out of my body? And it turned me into a beggar as soon as it appeared...." Wang fired off his questions nonstop.


    [ This phenomenon occurred because of the Devouring Essence fetus inside your body. When the Devouring Essence fetus sensed the chaotic energy, it couldn''t sit still and wanted to devour it, ]


    [ The black mist was the essence of the Devouring fetus, so when it mixed with the chaos strands, it devoured them. This led to the upgrading of the Devouring fetus into a Devouring Bud. ]


    [ As for the flames, they were Heavenly Devouring Flames. They can devour anything when their level is high, but you only obtained a low-level version of the flames. It can be upgraded as you devour different types of flames, unlocking more abilities. ]


    "Then how do you explain the abnormality of my ''big brother''?" Wang Chen demanded.


    [...]


    "Tell me, I''m not dead serious!"


    [ It was because you got an excessive amount of Chaos Qi which couldn''t be stored in the dantian or by devouring flames as it is only low level. So all the energy was transferred to your weakest part. ]


    "....."


    "Repeat that."


    [Your little brother is weaker¡­..]


    "Stop it." Wang Chen interfered as he didn''t want to Listen system criticising him.

 Chapter 73 Core Formation Realm

    "System, I have a question," Wang Chen said, his thoughts consumed by his latest failure. "I endured so much pain for myself and my lil-big brother, but my cultivation hasn''t increased. My Qi reservoir has expanded, but I haven''t broken through to a higher realm. I''m still stuck at the Innate Realm."


    [ Ding! It''s because the host didn''t meet the required conditions to pass the breakthrough.]


    [ Before the Core Formation Realm, it is relatively easy to break through because it doesn''t require many conditions other than gathering sufficient Qi to break through a realm. However, there is a major difference in strength when one breaks through to the Core Formation Realm. This is where the real cultivation journey begins.]


    "Ah, I understand. What are the requirements needed for me to break through to the Core Formation Realm?"


    [....]


    "..."


    [In the world of cultivation, knowledge is just as important as strength. You are acting like a country bumpkin who has not done their research before entering the city.]


    "I have only studied the cultivation details up until the Innate Realm, after which I had no access to any information. That''s why I am relying on your guidance, System."


    [ I''m here to help you see other people chances and intercept them and criticism if necessary... ]


    "What did you say just now?" Wang Chen asked, his resentment clearly audible in his tone.


    [ My apologies, I misspoke. Let me tell you about the conditions required to break through to the Core Formation Realm. ]


    Wang Chen let go of his resentment, relieved that the system was about to share important information.


    [To break through to the Core Formation Realm, you must condense a core from the Qi reserve in your dantian. The quality of your core will depend on your innate talent and the amount of Qi in your reserve, with larger reserves generally resulting in stronger cores.]


    [Cores are classified into seven grades: White, Green, Blue, Orange, Red, Purple, and Golden. White is the lowest grade, while Golden is the highest. There are also other colors of cores that do not follow the same ranking system. Additionally, after breaking through to the Core Formation Realm, there are ten core levels that can be used to describe one''s strength. For example, while Yue Jang''s Cultivation base is at the 2nd stage of Core Formation Realm, his actual fighting power is comparable to a 4th stage Core Formation Realm Cultivator due to the further strengthening of his core to that level.]


    "I see." Wang Chen nodded, taking note of everything he was told.


    [For you to break through to the Core Formation Realm, you need to compress the vast amount of Qi in your ocean reserve until it becomes dense and solid. Then, using your Cultivation technique, you need to compress it further into a solid ball of Qi, which will then refine itself into a core.]


    "Okay I will start the process now." Wang Chen sat cross-legged in the Lotus position, his focus solely on his dantian. The vast quantity of Qi within him was comparable to an ocean, but he remained unperturbed. He knew that the bigger the Qi reserve, the better the result.


    He began the process by gathering the Qi from all over his body into his dantian, focusing on compressing it until it became dense and solid. As the liquid began to move, Wang Chen found it surprisingly easy to manipulate. Slowly but surely, the liquid Qi coalesced into a viscous gel ball, shrinking down to 100 meters in size.


    Wang Chen continued to focus, pouring all his effort into making the core more dense and solid. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he struggled, but he refused to lose focus. The core remained 50 meters in size no matter how hard he tried.


    Suddenly, he remembered something and activated the Celestial Thief Technique Part-2. As he ran the exercises, the core began to shrink rapidly, sinking into the depths of his dantian. At a slow rate, it shrank to 5 meters in size. Wang Chen pushed himself further, continuing to focus until the core shrank down to a diameter of only 1 meter.


    Finally, the colourless core began to shine, and the energy around it became chaotic. There was a sudden boom from Wang Chen''s body as he broke through to the Core Formation Realm. He quickly began to stabilize his realm and Qi, feeling the newfound power coursing through his veins.


    Wang Chen was panting heavily as he stabilized his realm and Qi. He felt the newfound power coursing through his veins, making him feel invincible.


    "Finally, I broke through to the Core Formation Realm," Wang Chen said to himself, unable to hide the excitement in his voice.


    "What colour is my core, let''s see¡­" Wang Chen murmured as he closed his eyes and focused on his dantian once more.


    As he saw the color of his core, Wang Chen''s brows furrowed in confusion. "System, what does a black core represent?" he asked, seeking clarification.


    [Ding! Host, congratulations on breaking through to the Core Formation Realm. As for the black core, it is not included in the official ranking list and its attributes are related to your physique and the cultivation technique you practice. It can be weak or strong, but considering your talent and the technique you practice, it is likely the latter.]


    "By its size alone, one can tell that it will be strong. I had to use a whole ocean reserve of Qi just to compress it into this one-meter core," Wang Chen replied confidently.


    "Now show me my status!" Wang Chen said excitedly.


    [Ding!]


    [Status]


    [ Name : Wang Chen


    Luck : Yellow


    Cultivation realm : 2nd stage Core Formation Realm


    Treasure : Level 5 storage Ring, Thunderbolt blade, 80 Chaos strands


    Talent : Royal Grade Talent


    Special body : Devouring Corrupted divine body( Bud phase )


    Cultivation and Martial art Techniques : Celestial Thief Technique Part-1&2( unknown grade), Red Lotus cultivation technique basic ( Low yellow Grade), Profound Yang scripture part-1 ( Top earth grade ), sworn sword art (low earth grade), Cloud Step ( High yellow Grade )


    Destiny : There is a fog ahead in your destiny because of your unpredictable moves.


    Destiny Points : 19000 Points


    Chances : None ]


    ¡­..


    "My luck and talent increased as well but what''s this bud phase of physique?" Wang Chen questioned.


    [Ding! I told you already your body is awakened a bit and in his starting phase that''s called the bud phase.]


    Wang Chen nodded, then he narrowed his eyes on Destiny Points, "Hey system, are you forgetting something?"


    [ No, the system is not like the host who forgets things.]


    "Are you sure?" Wang Chen asked with a smirk.


    [ Yes¡­]


    Wang Chen interrupted "Then why didn''t you give the destiny Points after I looted Yue Jang''s inheritance opportunity?"


    [....]


    "Hehehe"


    [ I was about to give but the host interrupted in the middle¡­.]


    "Hmmp,You are really shameless. You can''t accept your mistakes. Don''t you have some kind of pride as a system?" Wang Chen used this opportunity to torment the system as he was always tormented by the system. ''This feeling is amazing'' Wang Chen thought.


    [ If the host doesn''t want Destiny Points then he can continue¡­..]


    Hearing system reply Wang Chen''s smile disappeared and said, "Dammit you are bullying again.]


    [You need or not ?]


    "Tsk"


    "Okay give me my Destiny Points." Wang Chen sighed at the system''s unreasonable behaviour.


    [Ding! Congratulations on Intercepting a golden level opportunity of protagonist Yue Jang and getting 15000 Destiny Points.]


    "It''s quite a lot." Wang Chen spoke but thinking what the opportunity was he can''t say that he didn''t expect this much Destiny Points.


    " By the way, are you sure there is nothing else besides the chaos strands and the technique book?" Wang Chen asked.


    [Yeah, Yue Jang would have gotten only these things in the inheritance.]


    "That''s weird, now that I notice the senior who started taking the trial is not here as well? And the rules those disciples were talking about didn''t apply to me specifically." Wang Chen thought as he placed his hand on his chin.


    [...]


    "Forget it, I got the inheritance. Why should I care about these useless things?"


    What Wang Chen didn''t know was that his thoughts were influenced by something or someone.


    "Shit, I don''t have much time. There''s only half an hour remaining before the secret realm closes and I still have one more work left to do now." Saying this Wang Chen left the room and went towards the hall.


    After a while, the unknown guy reappeared and gazed at Wang Chen''s vanishing figure. "I didn''t expect him to have such a sharp memory. If I appear in front of him, he''ll probably recognize me. But it''s still not time yet," he muttered to himself. "Anyway, the second part of the plan is complete, and now it''s time to move on¡­..." With that, he vanished once again, leaving no trace behind.


    [ A/N:- Dear readers, if you could kindly help me reach my monthly goal, I would be extremely grateful. Your support motivates me to work harder, and if we achieve the goal, I will do my best to upload two chapters a day. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement!]

 Chapter 74 Creating Chaos

    As the secret realm gate opened, a voice shouted, "Look, they''re coming out!"


    One by one, people emerged from the gate, some injured, some with sad expressions on their faces, and others appearing happy or disheartened.


    A man with a deep wound on his arm stumbled out of the gate, muttering, "I didn''t expect the dangers to be so great."


    A woman with a look of disappointment on her face emerged next, saying, "I failed to obtain the treasure I was seeking."


    Meanwhile, a group of people emerged together, their faces beaming with joy. "We managed to find the ancient ruins and obtain the treasure!" one of them exclaimed.


    As more and more people emerged from the secret realm, the atmosphere was filled with a mixture of emotions, ranging from joy to sorrow and everything in between.


    One by one, the Red Lotus sect disciples began to emerge from the gate. Some of them were injured, their clothes tattered and bloody, while others had a sad or disheartened expression on their face. Yue Se began to imagine the bewildered expression on Su Zhong''s face, seeing almost all his faction''s disciples dead.


    However, his thoughts were interrupted when Yue Jang, his genius grandson, emerged from the gate with almost 20-25 disciples. The Great Elder rubbed his eyes in disbelief, hoping it was a hallucination, but it was not. Yue Jang was badly injured, with a pale face and wounds all over his body. The other disciples were also injured to varying degrees, but they all looked relieved to have made it out alive.


    Then Yue Se saw Su Zhong faction disciples coming out. Yue Se saw the first person to come out was Su Chen, a disciple of the opposite faction. He had injuries, which made Yue Se sigh in relief that their opponents were also damaged. He looked back at the Su Zhong faction trying to see how many of them were alive.


    Ten, twenty, fifty, hundred and soon they he could tell that their number crossed over 200 disciples and seeing the last disciples who came out from Su Chen''s team was Wang Chen and seeing he was alive and gained light injury only he suddenly remembered something and looked at Yue Jangs team.


    "Where is my other Grandson?" He roared loudly as he didn''t find Yue Mingluan and this made him lose his anger and he thought Wang Chen killed him and in an angry condition he went to attack Wang Chen with his punch but before his punch could hit Wang Chen it was grabbed by Su Zhong.


    "What''s the matter, Great Elder? Can''t handle the fact that your own grandson couldn''t survive in this cutthroat world of cultivation?" Su Zhong''s voice was dripping with sarcasm. "Perhaps you should have spent less time coddling him and more time teaching him how to defend himself."


    The people from other sects chuckled, amused by Su Zhong''s boldness.


    Yue Se''s face reddened with anger, but Su Zhong wasn''t finished. "And as for accusing Wang Chen of his death, do you have any proof? Or are you just looking for a scapegoat to blame for your own failures?"


    The Great Elder faltered, embarrassed by Su Zhong''s words. He slowly withdrew his fist from Su Zhong''s grip, realizing that he had no grounds to attack Wang Chen.


    As the great elder''s mind raced with possibilities, trying to find a reason for Yue Mingluan''s absence, he was startled by a voice he hadn''t heard in a while. He turned to see his grandson Yue Jang, who had been in the secret realm all this time.


    The great elder''s anger began to rise, as he wondered why Yue Jang had not been able to complete the mission "Explain yourself," he demanded, his tone sharp and commanding.


    Yue Jang hung his head in shame as he began to speak. "I''m sorry, grandfather. I was injured and unable to move. By the time I recovered, everyone had already left."


    The great elder''s eyes narrowed in suspicion as he listened to Yue Jang''s explanation. He wondered if his grandson was telling the truth or simply trying to cover up something. "Is that all?" he asked, his voice laced with skepticism.


    Yue Jang hesitated for a while as his head hung low, feeling the weight of his grandfather''s disappointment. "It''s like this...." he finally explained what he knew about the attack.


    At the same time, Su Chen approached his grandfather, Su Zhong, and also explained what had happened.


    As he listened to the explanations, Yue Se''s anger grew and he turned his gaze towards the Blood Fang Sect. "It was all your doing, you bastards!" he cursed, directing his anger towards the elders of the sect.


    From Yue Jang''s explanation, it seemed that a disciple from the Blood Fang Sect had attacked Yue Jang''s faction, wielding a Thunderbolt blade. This suggested that the disciple had killed Yue Mingluan and taken his weapon before attacking other members of the faction. It was clear that this same disciple was the one responsible for the previous attacks on their disciples, almost committing genocide and killing without mercy.


    "It seems like the Blood Fang Sect has become more daring to kill our Red Lotus Sect disciples. Now, you should pay for what your sect disciples have done," Su Zhong stepped forward and said in a commanding voice.


    Yue Se was surprised to see Su Zhong standing in front of him, but he quickly realized that Su Chen''s faction disciples would have been killed as well.


    Yue Se''s heart sank as he realized the implications of the bet he made with Su Zhong. He couldn''t afford to lose any more wealth, especially after the recent looting by the Blood Fang Sect. He looked over at Su Chen''s faction and saw that they seemed to have more wealth than his own, which only added to his worry.


    Meanwhile, Su Zhong was regretting his decision to make a bet with Yue Se. He had hoped to gain something from it, but now he realized that it might have been a mistake. His anger towards Yue Se grew as he heard from Su Chen about the planned attack on his faction''s disciples, and he knew he needed to take revenge. However, the issue of the looting by the Blood Fang Sect needed to be dealt with first.


    The atmosphere became tense as the Blood Fang sect elder tried to deny any involvement in the attacks on the Red Lotus sect disciples. He could sense the anger and suspicion emanating from the two powerful elders in front of him.


    The great elder and the second elder of the Red Lotus sect exchanged a look, silently communicating their doubts about the Blood Fang sect''s innocence. The great elder spoke up, his voice laced with a hint of menace.


    "Are you suggesting that our disciples were attacked by a random cultivator who happened to have Thunderbolt blade, without any connection to your sect?" he questioned, his eyes narrowing.


    The Blood Fang sect elder maintained his composure, refusing to be intimidated by the great elder''s imposing presence. "I''m saying that it''s possible that someone else could have obtained the Thunderbolt blade, and it''s unfair to accuse us without proof," he replied firmly.


    "Do you guys have any proof that if your disciples say something it doesn''t mean it will be true." The blood fang sect elder wouldn''t want this to happen.


    They were expecting that Red Lotus sect disciples wouldn''t have any proof, but suddenly Yue Jang came forward and showed a disciple uniform tag where it was clearly written Chi Ming, and beneath the name was written Blood Fang Sect.


    "Is this proof enough? When I was fighting, I snatched his tag name and it''s clearly written that this disciple is from your sect," Yue Jang said confidently.


    Upon seeing the name tag, the elders of the Blood Fang Sect recognized it as their own, but were confused about something. They discussed amongst themselves and then looked at Yue Se and Su Zhong, "That is our sect token, it''s true, but the problem is his cultivation was only at the Enlightenment Realm. How could he defeat your grandson even if he burned his blood essence? Defeating Yue Jang and Su Chen wouldn''t be possible."


    Hearing the Blood Fang Sect elder''s words, they looked at Yue Jang and Su Chen, their eyes questioning whether it was true that they were defeated by an Enlightenment Realm cultivator.


    Both Yue Jang and Su Chen immediately denied it, saying, "We checked his cultivation base, and it was at the Innate Realm stage."


    They also knew this wouldn''t make sense, so they looked at the Blood Fang Sect elders with suspicion. Seeing the gaze of Yue Se and Su Zhong, the elders sighed and then called out to their disciples, "Zu Ming, come out."


    Wang Chen watched everything with a smug expression on his face, as it was his plan all along. However, when he heard the name they called out, he found it familiar and looked at the disciples of the Blood Fang Sect. He saw a figure emerging from the crowd, and recognition dawned on him. "Wait a minute, isn''t that the second protagonist?"

 Chapter 75 False Accusations!

    "That''s the second protagonist! Why does he look so angry?" Wang Chen muttered to himself as he saw Zu Ming emerging from the crowd, his eyes bloodshot with fury and his fists clenched so tightly that blood oozed from beneath his fingernails.


    "He is the blood brother of Chi Ming, and you can ask him anything you want to know about Chi Ming," the Blood Fang Elder said with a heavy sigh. He knew that Zu Ming''s anger was justified, but he had to be careful to ensure the safety of all the disciples. Who knows what the Red Lotus Sect elders might do if they are not satisfied with his response.


    He looked around at the members of his sect, making sure that they were prepared for any possible outcome. The tension in the air was palpable, and everyone was on edge, waiting for the Red Lotus sect elders'' response.


    "What? The guy I killed for the labyrinth opportunity turned out to be the blood brother of the protagonist?" Wang Chen was shocked by this sudden revelation. ''Seems like in one place I killed two different protagonist''s brothers.''


    Zu Ming instead of answering, roared, "Your sect disciples are despicable! In the first place, you guys tried to kill our sect disciples, and now you are blaming my brother who killed your disciples with his Enlightenment Realm cultivation." Zu Ming turned to the Blood Fang Sect Elder and pointed his finger at him. "And you, Elder, are trying to cover up your own disciples'' mistakes. That guy over there," he gestured towards Wang Chen, "even tried to kill me for some treasures I found in the secret realm."


    As these words were spoken, all the people present turned their gazes towards Wang Chen, their faces filled with confusion and suspicion.


    Wang Chen was taken aback by the sudden accusation, but then he realized that Zu Ming must have misunderstood the situation when those Yue Jang''s faction disciples addressed him as "senior".


    ''System show me his status.'' Wang Chen said to the system.


    [Ding! 2000 Destiny Points needed to know the Status of Protagonist Zu Ming.]


    Hearing system reply Wang Chen became surprised thought the system would tell he is still under the protection of Heaven but this time it was willing to show.


    ''Is heaven''s protection removed?'' Wang Chen asked.


    [ Yes, host now you can see the status of protagonist Zu Ming! ]


    ''Then show me.'' Wang Chen said hurriedly.


    [Ding! 2000 Destiny Points are consumed to see the status of protagonist Zu Ming.]


    [Status]


    [ Name : Zu Ming


    Luck : Golden


    Cultivation Realm : 1st stage Core Formation Realm


    Talent : Royal Grade Cultivation Talent.


    Special Body : Crimson blood physique


    Favorability : -80


    Treasure : 1000 Destiny Points needed to see


    Technique : 1000 Destiny Points needed to see


    Destiny : 2000 Destiny Points needed to know.


    Chances: 5000 Destiny Points to see the chances. ]


    "Fuck aren''t you looting me daylight robbery as what''s with all the things needed to see with Destiny Points?" Wang Chen cursed the system as his heart was bleeding seeing that his hard earned Destiny would be looted so easily by the System.


    [ It''s not my fault it''s just that the luck of the protagonist is so high and the price according to that is reasonable.]


    "Sigh, I will earn more in future." Wang Chen comforted himself then proceeded to check the other things by using Destiny Points.


    ¡­.


    Wang Chen retorted, "Your accusation is baseless! How could I even touch a hair of yours with my current level of cultivation?"


    "I am merely at the first stage of the Innate Realm, while you are already at the early stages of the Core Formation Realm. It seems you are accusing me because you witnessed the Great Elder''s attempt to kill me earlier, and the Second Elder saved me from him. You may be planning for the Great Elder to make another attempt on my life, and for the Second Elder to save me again, while the real culprits watch from the sidelines. However, you seem to have forgotten that the Red Lotus Sect values unity and loyalty when it comes to matters related to our sect, and we put our personal grudges aside to fight together."


    Upon hearing Wang Chen''s explanation, many of the onlookers found it quite reasonable and began to doubt Zu Ming''s accusation. Even the elders of the Blood Fang Sect began to reconsider their initial judgement.


    Yue Se, who had been observing the situation silently, could not refute Wang Chen''s statement as he had made it clear that the sect''s interests must come first. It was clear to everyone present that using this opportunity to harm Wang Chen would not be feasible.


    As the Red Lotus sect elders checked Zu Ming''s cultivation base, they couldn''t help but feel surprised. How could he have advanced so quickly from Innate Realm Stage to 1st Stage Core Formation Realm? They knew that it was not possible to achieve such a feat with just mere treasures. This made them consider two possibilities - first, that Zu Ming had somehow inherited the knowledge and power of a powerful cultivator, but this seemed unlikely as no such inheritance had been discovered in recent times.


    The second possibility was that he had looted resources and treasures from other disciples, and this seemed more plausible. The secret realm was known for its abundant resources, and it was not uncommon for cultivators to fight over them. If Zu Ming had indeed looted and killed other disciples, it would explain his sudden surge in power. The elders exchanged worried glances, wondering if their own disciples had been among those who fell victim to Zu Ming''s greed.


    In response to the suspicion of his own sect elders, Zu Ming felt frustrated and tried to explain, "I swear I am telling the truth! You were not alone in the secret realm and there were other disciples from your sect who attacked me when you arrived¡­"


    "But Wang Chen interrupted him with a sarcastic tone, "Hah! You''re talking nonsense! First, you accused me of hunting you down to steal your treasure, and now you''re trying to implicate other disciples as well? Are you going to say in the next sentence that you jumped off a cliff to save your life from my hands?"


    "It''s true, all of you see. He is telling the truth" Zu Ming said.


    Shameless!


    All the people listening to Zu Ming''s statement sighed at his words. They thought, "Do you expect a thief to explain how he committed a murder and listen to his story, even if there is no proof?"


    "Let''s just say I attacked you with my fellow disciples, then who were those fellow brothers?" Wang Chen questioned.


    Hearing this, Zu Ming started to scan the faces of the Red Lotus sect disciples, searching for the culprits who attacked him and tried to loot his treasure. However, he couldn''t find a single person who matched the description. "T-They''re all dead," Zu Ming replied with a stutter.


    "You are really shameless, you didn''t expect this question and then you found the best solution is tell all of them are dead then how am I already alive?" Wang Chen replied.


    Hearing this Zu Ming became angry all along he was telling the truth but no one believed even his own sect elder''s and disciples didn''t believe him even though his brother was killed in the secret realm and he was shown as a culprit. "Damn you, I will kill you¡­." Zu Ming moved forward to attack Wang Chen but before he could take a step forward. There came a sword attack on the ground. Seeing the attack density he was terrified that even his sect leader couldn''t take that head-on.


    Suddenly an old man appeared on the sky, " This is just a warning, Don''t make such a ruckus again." He said as he released a bit of his aura even some sect elder''s bend down just from the pressure.


    "It''s time to see the results give me the beast cores you have selected so far." He said as he descended on the ground.


    Listening to the old man''s words everyone forgot what happened earlier and started giving their beast cores.


    The elder gave them a token and noted their name on the token plate with the number how much they had obtained.


    "I don''t have enough beast core to get a place for the second round." Su Chen said disheartened.


    Hearing this all of his followers looked at each other and then made a decision, "Young Master Chen, you should take our beast cores. You are the hope of our faction. If you are not selected then we are not even worthy to even enter the second round."


    Hearing his followers'' words , Su Chen became touched and said, " I will not follow your kindness in the future. I will take good care of you guys." Saying this he also collected the beast cores from the followers and then went to submit it to the old man.

 Chapter 76 Protagonist Luck Is Crazy

    Yue Jang moved forward with an embarrassed look as he had to ask his followers to give him some beast cores. They gave him a small amount, but then he remembered he had stored beast cores in his Soul Binding Rings. He checked the rings immediately and saw that there was a large amount of beast cores in them. His embarrassed look disappeared, replaced with a smile as he realized he had more than enough. and then he gave the beast cores to the old man.


    There was a line to give the beast cores to the old man, and Wang Chen was about fifth in line, with Zu Ming holding the third position.


    Suddenly, an idea struck Wang Chen. He quickly manipulated something in his storage ring, then created a Qi string and sent it towards Zu Ming''s storage ring. Using the string, he discreetly removed Zu Ming''s storage ring without alerting him. After a while, he returned the storage ring to Zu Ming without him noticing.


    Wang Chen couldn''t help but think to himself, "Let''s see how you deal with this."


    ¡­..


    "Give me your beast cores," the old man said flatly.


    Nodding, Zu Ming focused on his storage ring and began to take out the beast cores. However, he was shocked to see that the cores were pouring out from the ring in an endless stream.


    The old man muttered, "This," with a gobsmacked expression on his face. Seeing this, Zu Ming hurriedly stopped taking out the core beasts from his storage ring. He didn''t know what was happening now. He had not killed this many core beasts, so where did they come from? He raced his mind, trying to find an answer.


    The old man snatched Zu Ming''s storage ring and then focused on the ring, attempting to retrieve more beast cores, if possible.


    As he concentrated, more and more beast cores poured out from the ring until its size had grown to one fourth the size of a mountain. Seeing this many beast cores, the disciples from different sects and elders were all quite shocked.


    "I already said the Blood Fang sect disciples were the ones who killed our Red Lotus sect disciples. If not, how could he have this many beast cores in only a single person''s hand?" Yue Se roared.


    "How did you get this many beast cores?" the old man asked, raising one of his eyebrows. "Don''t tell me that what these elders are saying is true."


    "No, no. I obtained this many beast cores in a single cave. There was no one there. Only these beast cores were kept on the ground," Zu Ming replied. He knew what he had done was wrong, but he couldn''t correct it now, so he had to lie.


    "Bah! Do you think we will believe your straightforward lie? Are you telling us that those beast cores were specifically prepared for you?" Yue Se said in an angry tone.


    The Blood Fang sect elders couldn''t interfere in this matter now, as it was beyond their expectations. If Zu Ming hadn''t taken out so many beast cores, there was still some chance to settle the matter and save some face for their sect.


    "Shut up, all of you. It is possible because in history, there are many cultivators who have gotten beast cores in one place without any guarding," the old man intervened.


    After the old man''s intervention, there was a moment of silence as everyone tried to digest the situation. Zu Ming, who had been pale and nervous, relaxed a little, a small smile forming on his lips. He knew that the old man had just saved him from the wrath of the Blood Fang sect disciples.


    Yue Se, however, was not convinced. "But this is too much of a coincidence. How could he have found so many beast cores in just one place?" he argued.


    The old man sighed. "I understand your skepticism, but sometimes, things do happen that are beyond our understanding. It''s not impossible that Zu Ming stumbled upon a cache of beast cores that were left unguarded. We must not jump to conclusions without proof," he said firmly.


    Yue Se grudgingly nodded in agreement, and the tension in the air dissipated somewhat. The other disciples and elders also seemed to relax, some of them nodding in approval of the old man''s wise words.


    Zu Ming couldn''t believe his luck. He had thought that he was done for, but now he was safe. " My lie became true, hehehe."


    ''Sigh, the protagonist ''s luck is quite fierce, if it was any other Cultivator in the place of Zu Ming he would have been dead by now.'' Wang Chen thought.


    "The matter is over now, we shouldn''t delay anymore. Who''s next in the line?" the old man continued collecting the beast cores.


    Wang Chen''s turn came soon after. As Wang Chen stepped forward to hand over his beast cores, there was a noticeable lack of interest from the crowd. Everyone seemed to be lost in their own thoughts, still trying to process the shocking revelation of Zu Ming''s enormous stash of beast cores.


    After some time had passed, the old man had finally collected all the beast cores from the disciples. With the task accomplished, he then proceeded to distribute tokens to each of them.


    "Listen all of you," he spoke in a clear voice, "now the first part of the test is done. The second test will happen seven days from now on, and the results you will receive will be in 2-3 days on your token. Till then, farewell." With those final words, the old man vanished from sight, leaving the disciples to wonder what the next phase of the test would entail.


    "Why don''t we take the advantage of old man''s absence and kill blood fang sect disciples?" A disguised voice whispered.


    As soon as the voice was heard, Yue Se and Su Zhong immediately scanned the surroundings with their spiritual sense, trying to locate the source of the voice. However, they were unable to pinpoint the location of the speaker.


    "We can''t do that. The old man has clearly warned us not to escalate the situation. If we take action, it will bring destruction upon our sect, and we won''t be able to handle it. Be mindful of your actions," Su Zhong cautioned. As a sect elder, he didn''t want any of their disciples to take reckless actions that would harm the sect.


    "I see," the disguised voice belonged to none other than Wang Chen. He had used Celestial Thief Qi to disguise his voice and location, making it impossible for anyone to trace him.


    ¡­.


    "Let''s go back to our sect," Su Zhong and Yue Se said as they summoned their giant ships.


    Su Zhong gestured for his faction disciples to board the ship and they all nodded in agreement.


    As the ship moved forward, Su Chen approached Wang Chen, Su Chen remarked, "I didn''t expect your cultivation to increase so rapidly in such a short time."


    "It''s nothing, Young Master Su Chen. I had a few fortunate opportunities that helped me breakthrough to the Innate Realm 1 stage," Wang Chen replied.


    "You''re being too modest again. I''ve already told you that many times," Su Chen said with a smile.


    "Okay, okay, Brother Chen," Wang Chen said as he waved his hands.


    "In the future, please take good care of our faction''s disciples and remain loyal," Su Chen said, patting Wang Chen''s shoulder.


    Wang Chen''s thoughts were focused on his true intentions as he smiled at Su Chen''s words. He knew that Su Chen believed in his talent, but also had doubts about his ability to pass the second test. However, Wang Chen was confident that he could at least manage the faction, especially since someone would need to take care of it in Su Chen''s absence.


    As Wang Chen reassured Su Chen of his loyalty and promised to take good care of the faction''s disciples, he had other plans in his heart. He intended to completely loot the faction and take every penny he could, without missing a single one. Wang Chen was cunning and had always been ambitious. He saw this as an opportunity to rise to power and gain more resources, and he was determined to make the most of it.


    ¡­.


    The flying ship landed on the platform, and all the disciples disembarked. Su Zhong stepped forward and addressed the group, "As you all know, the fighting competition, which serves as the second test, will begin in seven days. I hope you will not become complacent and will train and practice hard to give your best performance in the competition."


    The disciples were motivated by the elder''s words and became excited to begin their training. Su Zhong dismissed the group, telling them they could leave.


    [A/N: Hello dear readers, I have noticed that there has been a decrease in support lately and it has been a bit disappointing for me. I would greatly appreciate your help in lifting up my mood. Thank you.]

 Chapter 77 Fighting Yue Jang

    "I wonder how Li Mei is doing?" Wang Chen muttered happily as he made his way towards his cabin.


    As soon as he opened the door, he felt someone jump towards him, and he smiled upon seeing that it was Li Mei.


    Both Li Mei and Wang Chen fell to the ground, with Wang Chen landing on his butt and Li Mei sitting on his waist.


    "Li Mei..." Wang Chen began to say, but before he could finish, Li Mei dashed into his chest and started sobbing.


    "Did you miss me, Li Mei?" Wang Chen asked, placing a comforting hand on her back and rubbing it gently. After a while, Li Mei lifted her head and became embarrassed by the situation.


    "I''m sorry, Master Wang Chen," she said, trying to apologize.


    "It''s okay, Li Mei," Wang Chen replied, still rubbing her back. "I''m just happy to see you."


    When she moved a little bit, she felt something hard touching her thigh, and suddenly saw Wang Chen''s face was also embarrassed. She quickly separated herself from him, feeling flustered and embarrassed herself.


    "Damn, my big brother is so provocative," Wang Chen thought to himself.


    Wang Chen and Li Mei found themselves sitting in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable environment. Wang Chen cleared his throat and asked, "What happened? Please tell me everything in detail."


    Wang Chen was certain that something must have happened if Li Mei was crying so much just from missing him.


    "Master, it''s like..." Li Mei began. She proceeded to tell Wang Chen about how Yue Luang had attempted to kidnap her, and how she had fought back as fiercely as she could. She had been knocked out during the struggle, and when she came to, she found herself on the brink of death. Li Mei''s eyes were full of fear and tears as she spoke, and her voice shook with emotion.


    Wang Chen listened carefully, his face growing angrier with each passing moment. "Damn that bastard is so vicious," he thought to himself. "I didn''t expect he would try to get Li Mei again."


    He turned to Li Mei and placed a comforting hand on her head. "Don''t worry," he said firmly. "I will take revenge soon."


    Hearing these words, Li Mei nodded slowly. In her heart, she was grateful to have such a strong and protective master. She knew that with Wang Chen by her side, she would always be safe.


    ¡­.


    Three days had passed since the first test had taken place, and today was the day when the results would be announced. The anticipation and tension in the air were palpable, and all the sects were waiting eagerly to hear who had passed and who had failed.


    The old man in charge of the tests had decided to announce the results personally, visiting each sect in turn to deliver the news. He arrived at the Red Lotus sect.


    ¡­.


    Somewhere within the Red Lotus sect, in a quiet and secluded cave abode, Yue Jang was recovering from a recent injury. After days of rest and recuperation, he finally felt well enough to get up and move around.


    "Ho! Finally recovered," he exclaimed, stretching his limbs and feeling the blood flowing freely through his veins once more. He looked around his small abode, taking stock of his surroundings and feeling grateful for the peace and quiet.


    As he prepared to take a bath, Yue Jang realized that the water had not been prepared. He frowned in irritation, muttering to himself, "Is that bastard slacking on his duty?" He knew that he had a servant who was supposed to attend to his needs, but lately, the young man had been neglecting his duties.


    Yue Jang frowned in irritation as he thought about his lazy servant. "I remembered I gave him a mission to kidnap Wang Chen''s maid," he muttered to himself, shaking his head in disappointment. "He couldn''t even kidnap a mortal person. That''s why maybe he is hiding."


    Determined to find out what had happened to his servant, Yue Jang left his cave and began to search the Red Lotus sect. He asked some of his friends if they had seen Yue Luang, but they all shook their heads in confusion. "We haven''t seen him around here," they said.


    Frustrated, Yue Jang realized that there was only one place left to check. "If he is there, he is probably dead," he thought to himself. "But isn''t this the best excuse to beat him? And I can take her easily, hehehe."


    With a wicked smile on his face, Yue Jang made his way towards the last place.


    ¡­.


    Wang Chen and Li Mei were chatting happily when suddenly they heard a loud bang on their door. "Looks like he came at the right time," Wang Chen muttered with a sly grin.


    "Get out here, Wang Chen! Why did you kill my Yue family servant? I want an explanation," Yue Jang roared.


    Wang Chen emerged from the room slowly, and Li Mei followed him.


    "Whose dog is barking?" Wang Chen said sarcastically.


    Hearing this reply, veins bulged on Yue Jang''s head.


    "How dare you talk to me like that? Even Su Chen is not here to save your asses from getting beaten up," Yue Jang said, then he turned to Li Mei. "I gave you a chance, but you didn''t accept it. I gave you a second chance, but you didn''t even accept that. Now, I will beat you like a bitch every day," Yue Jang spoke as he licked his lips.


    "What second chance? Forcefully kidnapping someone is not giving them a chance! Don''t spout bullshit here, you don''t have any authority," Wang Chen said with a smile on his face.


    "Everything in the sect that is done by my grandfather has absolute authority here, and even if you show your evidence, no one is going to accept it or make it valid."


    "Heh! Really? Seems like you didn''t go out these days, but let me help you remember." Wang Chen said.


    "Your grandfather has been expelled from the sect, along with you, for poisoning the sect master." Wang Chen informed Yue Jang.


    "Wh-what ? How is this possible? The evidence was clearly hidden." Yue Jang mind no longer raced like a normal person and instead became crazy.


    "Heh! So you admit as well that you are a killer." Wang Chen laughed.


    Hearing this Yue Jang''s mind panicked a bit and he is now exposed, taking this chance Wang Chen punched Yue Jang.


    Yue Jang stumbled back a few steps, his nose bleeding from the impact of Wang Chen''s punch. He held his hand to his face, trying to stop the bleeding as he glared at Wang Chen with a furious expression.


    "You''re going to regret that, Wang Chen. You''re going to regret it a lot," he spat, his voice full of anger and malice.


    Wang Chen simply smirked in response, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I''m not the one who should be regretting anything," he said, his voice cold and calculated. "You''ve made a lot of enemies, Yue Jang. And now, you''re going to pay for it."


    "Your Cultivation is lower than mine. How could you even touch me if it wasn''t for the surprise I wouldn''t have gotten injured in the first place."


    "Okay then show me what you got, Yue Jang." Wang Chen said as he moved forward to attack Yue Jang.


    Wang Chen used a normal sword instead of Thunderbolt blade and he was fighting Yue Jang with only 30 percent of his full strength. Yue Jang also took out his sword and there was the sound of metal clashing everywhere. They were both fighting fiercely, clashing their swords together and creating sparks.


    "How is this possible? Just a few weeks ago, you were completely powerless and couldn''t even withstand my aura. And now, you''re fighting me toe to toe?" Yue Jang said in disbelief. " How did your Cultivation rise so much in such a small amount of time?"


    Wang Chen was focused and determined as he fought against Yue Jang. His movements were precise and calculated, and he was able to dodge Yue Jang''s attacks with ease. He could see the frustration growing on Yue Jang''s face as their swords clashed and sparks flew.


    "You should focus on your own fight," Wang Chen said tauntingly. "When you lose, you''ll have all the time in hell to realize that."


    Meanwhile, Li Mei was watching from inside the cabin, her heart racing with fear and disbelief. She had never seen Wang Chen fight like this before, and she couldn''t believe how skilled he was with a sword. She had thought that when he had promised to get her revenge, he was just trying to comfort her, but now she realized that he was serious about it.


    [ A/N: Dear readers, my health has been deteriorating day by day, and I am suffering from a viral illness. I hope you can keep me in your prayers. Thank you for showing your support and please pray for my health. ]

 Chapter 78 Following Yue Jang

    Yue Jang and Wang Chen were locked in a fierce battle, their swords clashing and sparks flying as they fought. Sweat beaded on Yue Jang''s forehead as he strained to block Wang Chen''s attacks, his muscles burning with the effort. Despite his best efforts, Yue Jang could not seem to gain the upper hand. Wang Chen was too fast, too skilled, and too determined to be beaten.


    As they circled each other, Yue Jang muttered under his breath in frustration. "Damn it, I can''t win against Wang Chen like this," he said, his voice low and gritty with determination.


    "Yideng, help me defeat this guy. One shot is enough for him," Yue Jang communicated with Yideng telepathically.


    "I suspected something was off about him, but you underestimated him, and now you''re paying the price," Yideng said, his expression grave.


    "I will help you once," Yideng agreed to aid Yue Jang.


    Yideng quickly prepared for his attack, focusing his energy to create a soul-shaped spear that he launched towards Wang Chen. The spear was a deadly weapon, capable of piercing through even the toughest defenses. As it hurtled towards Wang Chen, Yue Jang could feel the tension in the air, knowing that the outcome of the battle was about to be decided.


    Yideng''s soul-shaped spear hurtled through the air towards Wang Chen with tremendous force. However, just as it was about to strike, Wang Chen stood there, unfazed and unflinching. A sly smile appeared on his face, as if he had been expecting this attack all along.


    The spear collided with Wang Chen, and a blinding light erupted from the impact. The intensity of the light was so great that it forced everyone who was present to shield their eyes. The ground beneath them shook with the force of the collision, and the air was filled with the sound of a deafening explosion.


    For a few moments, the battlefield was shrouded in a thick cloud of dust and debris. The combatants could barely see each other, and the air was filled with the acrid scent of smoke and burnt earth.


    As the dust began to settle, the combatants and spectators alike held their breath in anticipation, waiting to see what had happened. Slowly, the cloud began to clear, revealing the aftermath of the battle. Everyone''s eyes widened in shock and amazement at the sight before them.


    As the dust cleared, the onlookers noticed that the battlefield was now crowded with people. But Wang Chen was standing tall and proud, flanked by his three companions. Su Zhong looked tired and a little beaten up, but he was still standing strong, while Yue Se''s face was completely pale and blood was seeping from a deep cut on his forehead.


    The last person standing with them was an old man with a stern expression. He had blocked Yideng''s attack earlier, He had come to announce the result of the battle, but now he seemed intent on something else entirely, "It seems that the Red Lotus sect has fallen into a huge conspiracy."


    Then the old man looked at Yue Jang''s Soul Binding Ring and said, "An ancient soul, I see."


    Yue Jang''s heart skipped a beat as he realized the old man knew about the ancient soul in his ring but he didn''t care about it at the moment. "Grandfather," he shouted out loud upon seeing Yue Se face.


    Yue Se, who was standing beside Wang Chen, turned to see his grandson and a look of relief crossed his face. "Yue Jang," he said, his voice weak.


    This condition of Yue Se was because of Wang Chen. How did he do it ?


    Wang Chen had discovered the dark secrets of the Yue clan while in the secret realm. He had used the Celestial Thief Technique to absorb the memories of Yue Mingluan, which led him to uncover many past events involving Yue Jang, Yue Se, and their nefarious deeds.


    After Wang Chen returned to the sect, he immediately set his plan in motion. He started spreading the rumor that the sect leader had been poisoned by the Great Elder, which quickly caused chaos and panic within the sect. Yue Se, the Great Elder, was also caught off guard by this sudden revelation and tried to destroy any evidence that might incriminate him.


    However, Wang Chen had already obtained the evidence he needed from Yue Mingluan''s memories and circulated it throughout the sect. This provided undeniable proof that Yue Se was indeed the culprit behind the poisoning.


    Seizing the opportunity, Su Zhong, the second elder, took charge and suppressed Yue Se, completely removing him from power. Meanwhile, Yue Jang, still recovering from his injuries, remained unaware of the chaos that was happening outside.


    "Both Yue Jang and Yue Se will be executed for betraying the sect." Su Zhong announced. The words echoed in the silent room, and both Yue Jang and Yue Se could only click their tongues in hatred. They knew that this was the inevitable result of their actions, and now they had to face the consequences of their betrayal.


    Yue Jang''s mind was in turmoil as he thought about how he ended up in this situation. He knew that he had made some bad decisions in the past, but he never imagined that they would lead to this. He couldn''t help but feel regret and sorrow as he looked at his grandfather, who had always been his role model. but he refused to take the blame. He was determined to find a way out of this situation, no matter what it takes.


    "Yideng, let''s escape from here," Yue Jang telepathically communicated with Yideng.


    Yideng agreed and launched another attack towards the old man. But before the attack could land, Yideng took over Yue Jang''s body and hurriedly tried to escape. They flew through the air at a fast speed, trying to leave the scene as quickly as possible.


    Meanwhile the old man deflected the attack. The old man tried to stop them, but it was too late. Then he saw Wang Chen approaching him.


    "You are different, I can''t sense your Cultivation base but I can tell from the energy that you are at Core Formation Realm, why did you hide it ?"


    "Now isn''t the time to talk about those things. I have a deal where you will benefit the most if you agree to it, old man," Wang Chen said confidently.


    The old man looked at Wang Chen skeptically, wondering what kind of deal he could offer that would be worth his time. He had been around for a long time, and had seen many people come and go, each one claiming to have something that would benefit him. But he decided to hear Wang Chen out, curious about what he had to say." What deal are you talking about?"


    "Let''s follow Yue Jang you will know soon." Wang Chen said.


    The old man looked at Wang Chen with a hint of suspicion in his eyes. However, after a moment of contemplation, he nodded in agreement. "Fine, let''s follow him," he said begrudgingly.


    Wang Chen didn''t respond, but simply gestured for the old man to lead the way. The two of them took to the air and began flying in the direction where Yue Jang had fled.


    As they flew towards Yue Jang''s direction, Wang Chen observed the old man closely. He noticed that the old man had a calm and collected demeanor, despite the chaos that had just occurred. He wondered if the old man had a hidden motive for agreeing to follow Yue Jang, or if he was simply curious.


    ¡­


    Yideng, who was controlling Yue Jang''s body, suddenly sensed two auras following them. Worried that they would catch up, he muttered to himself about what to do. Suddenly, he noticed a black miasma area. This type of miasma is much more dangerous than red miasma, and Yideng was faced with a difficult decision on whether to risk flying through it or to risk being caught by their pursuers.


    "If I go there they will not follow me." He flew towards the black miasma area, hoping to lose their pursuers in its dangerous and deadly environment. As they entered the area, Yideng felt the overwhelming power of the miasma, which could easily kill someone without the proper protection or cultivation level. He urged Yue Jang''s body to move faster, hoping they could escape before the miasma took its toll on them.


    The old man stopped and asked Wang Chen, "Isn''t this too dangerous for you? Should I leave you here?"


    But Wang Chen confidently replied, "No problem, you should continue to follow them." He then created a protective layer around his body to shield himself from any potential harm.


    The old man looked at Wang Chen skeptically before nodding and continuing to follow Yue Jang and Yideng. As they flew, the old man couldn''t help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that the path they were taking was dangerous, and he didn''t want to be responsible for any harm that might come to Wang Chen.

 Chapter 79 Dividing Treasures

    Yideng was controlling Yue Jang''s body and flying on instinct, but soon enough he collided with a mountain peak.


    After Yideng collided with the mountain peak, he lost control of Yue Jang''s body and tumbled into the mountain. Debris and dust started flowing with the black miasma, and Yue Jang''s body lay on the ground, writhing in pain. As the dust settled, Yideng saw a coffin that had been unearthed by the collision. The coffin was made of black stone and had a sinister aura emanating from it.


    "Why is there a coffin here?" Yue Jang questioned.


    "Fool, you are quite lucky. Now we can be saved," Yideng said excitedly.


    "What do you mean by that?" Yue Jang became confused.


    "In such a place, someone has put their coffin. That person must be strong, and all the treasures and resources of that strong person would be kept in the cabin," Yideng explained.


    Yue Jang hurriedly moved forward and tried to open the coffin with his hands, but it didn''t budge.


    "How should I open it?" he asked Yideng.


    "Kowtow three times and it will automatically open," Yideng replied.


    Yue Jang followed the instructions and kowtowed three times to the coffin.


    As the coffin gate opened, it emitted a bright and blinding light that filled the area. Yue Jang shielded his eyes and stumbled back, trying to adjust to the sudden brightness. As the light faded away, he looked into the coffin and was amazed by what he saw.


    Yue Jang exclaimed, "Wow!" after seeing just the upper contents of the coffin. There were many spiritual weapons, high-grade medicinal herbs, high-grade pills, and many raw materials. It didn''t end there; there was more in it.


    Excitedly, Yue Jang moved toward the coffin. Suddenly, Yideng said, "Shit, they''ve caught up to us!"


    "Why are they still following us?" Yue Jang wondered, thinking that they wouldn''t follow them in such a dangerous way.


    "What do we do, Yideng?" Yue Jang asked urgently.


    "What can we do other than running away from here as well."


    "But what about the treasure? They are not normal treasures!" Yue Jang said.


    "Sigh! We can''t take these treasures with us. If we leave the treasure here, there is a possibility that our lives would be saved as they will be busy collecting the treasure. And I''m sure, with your luck, we would find better opportunities in the future," Yideng consoled Yue Jang as he took control of Yue Jang''s body. Yue Jang looked at the coffin with disappointment. Then Yideng flew out from the cave.


    As they flew, Yue Jang couldn''t help but feel a sense of regret for leaving behind such valuable treasures. However, he knew that their safety was more important at the moment. He hoped that they would encounter more opportunities in the future to acquire treasures of equal or greater value.


    ...


    "Are you talking about this deal?" the old man asked as he appeared in the cave with Wang Chen.


    "Yes, I knew that Yue Jang was hiding something deep, so I had to use everything at my disposal to bring out his deepest secret. I knew he was receiving help from a particular ancient soul, which made it difficult to deal with him even with my fullest power. But what if I could get a strong person like you? Then it wouldn''t be hard," Wang replied.


    The old man nodded in understanding, "I see, so you wanted me to help you deal with Yue Jang and that ancient soul."


    "Yes, I knew that you are one of the strongest in this area and with your help it was done easily." Wang Chen said.


    As Wang Chen approached the coffin, he looked over the array of spiritual weapons, high-grade medicinal herbs, and pills, all of which glittered in the light of the cave. He randomly picked up a single item. His expression was unreadable, but there was a sense of satisfaction.


    [ Congratulations host for intercepting the protagonist''s opportunity and getting 8000 Destiny Points. ]


    Then he put the item back. He just needed to get the opportunity before the item so he can get the Destiny Points.


    "Old man, there are many valuable items, resources, and treasures here that you might be interested in. Please take them," Wang Chen said politely, knowing that he had made a deal that he couldn''t back out of. If he didn''t fulfill his end of the bargain, the old man would kill him in an instant. Wang Chen was relieved to discover that the old man was an honorable man; had he been a greedy individual, he would have been drooling with desire by now.


    The old man looked at Wang Chen with a smile and said, "Young man, you are a man of your words. I appreciate it. I will take a look at these treasures, but I won''t take them all. I have no use for them. I only want what is necessary for me to achieve my goal."


    The old man was also extremely curious to see what treasures were in the coffin. He searched the coffin thoroughly from top to bottom, and his hands trembled as he saw the amazing items inside. He was clearly shocked and awed by what he saw, unable to contain his excitement at the sight of the treasures before him. The old man picked up a few items and put them in his storage ring.


    After a few moments, he looked back at Wang Chen with a serious gaze. "I will leave those items which can help you with your cultivation, and I will take only what I need. As for the raw materials, such as the special type of high iron used to create weapons, I will take those as well. If you were to refine them yourself, you would be charged a high price. But don''t worry, I will compensate you by giving you a refined weapon made from those materials."


    Hearing the terms and conditions from the old man''s mouth, Wang Chen became quite satisfied. "I''m happy to hear that," he replied with a nod.


    "By the way, my name is Xue Lan and you don''t have to take the second test," Xue Lan announced.


    "Huh? What do you mean by no need to take the test, Old Man Xue Lan?" Wang Chen became confused.


    "What is said is what I mean," Xue Lan said in a nonchalant tone.


    "But I still want to take the second test!" Wang Chen replied firmly.


    Xue Lan looked surprised, as if he didn''t expect anyone to refuse his offer. "Are you sure you want to take the second test?" he asked again.


    Wang Chen nodded. "Yes, I am sure."


    Xue Lan looked at Wang Chen with interest, trying to gauge the young man''s character. It was not often that someone would willingly choose to take the second test, especially after knowing the horrors that lay within.


    "Hmm, you are quite the bold one," Xue Lan commented, a hint of admiration in his voice. "Most people would have fled at the mere mention of the second test, let alone insisting on taking it."


    Wang Chen simply smiled, his determination evident in his eyes. "I have come this far, why not go all the way? I want to see what lies beyond the second test, no matter how difficult it may be.


    "Hmmm, okay, it''s time to go back to the sect. I have to visit other sects as well," Xue Lan said as he stood up and walked towards the cave entrance. As they emerged into the open air, Wang Chen looked around, feeling a sense of awe as he saw the black miasma swirling around them. Xue Lan held Wang Chen tightly as he started to fly, skillfully deflecting the miasma with his cultivation. Wang Chen felt the wind rushing past him and the sense of freedom that came with flying, a feeling that he had never experienced before. Wang Chen felt a sense of excitement and nervousness.


    ¡­


    "Grandpa, why did Wang Chen take the old man to follow Yue Jang ?" Su Chen asked.


    "I don''t know but Wang Chen''s strength is not what he shows." Su Zhong replied.


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 Chapter 80 Battle

    "Look, Wang Chen is coming with the old man," Su Zhong said, pointing his finger towards a specific point in the sky.


    "I can''t see them," Su Chen replied.


    "Your cultivation base is lower than mine. It''s normal that you can''t see or sense what I can from afar," Su Zhong explained.


    As Xue Lan and Wang Chen landed on the ground, Su Chen and Su Zhong rushed towards them along with other elders who were present in the area. They eagerly approached the Wang Chen and Xue Lan, curious about what had happened.


    "What happened, Wang Chen? Tell us," Su Chen asked. He knew he couldn''t directly ask the old man, but unexpectedly, this time, Xue Lan replied.


    "This young man, Wang Chen, told me that the boy called Yue Jang has an evil spirit residing in him. If we give it time to grow, it will naturally become stronger, and at that time, it will be hard to kill. So, it''s best to destroy it in its early stage, but he escaped in black miasma," Xue Lan explained.


    "Now, I will excuse myself as I have to announce the results in other sects as well," Xue Lan said and then disappeared from the sight of all the people.


    After Xue Lan disappeared, all the people turned their attention towards Wang Chen, their faces filled with curiosity and questions. Su Chen, in particular, was keen to know more about what had transpired, and he asked Wang Chen, "What did the old man mean by an evil spirit residing on Yue Jang? Do you know anything about it?"


    "Yes there is an ancient evil spirit residing in Yue Jang I only that." Wang


    "One last question, we all have, is why did the old man choose to take you to follow Yue Jang and that evil spirit?" Su Zhong stepped forward and asked Wang Chen.


    "It''s because the old man told me that I possess a special physique that can aid him in destroying the evil spirit more easily," Wang Chen answered nonchalantly.


    The atmosphere became tense as Wang Chen revealed that he had a special physique that could aid in the destruction of the evil spirit. People started murmuring among themselves, amazed by the revelation. Su Zhong and Su Chen looked at each other in surprise, not knowing what to make of this sudden turn of events.


    Slowly, people started to disperse as the second elder gave the order to leave. Before departing, he gave Wang Chen a kind smile and encouraged him to continue practicing diligently. He even hinted that if Xue Lan found something interesting in Wang Chen, he might be selected to go to the prestigious Canglian Dynasty sect as well.


    This made them think that Wang Chen felt a sense of motivation and responsibility to work harder and prove himself worthy to them.


    ¡­


    Four days have passed since the incident with Yue Jang and Yue Se''s conspiracy was revealed. Today is the second test.


    "Master, are you ready for the second test?" she asked.


    "I''ve been waiting for it," Wang Chen replied as he got up from his cultivation cushion and stretched his body a little more.


    "The test will be held in our sect so all the other three sect disciples who passed the first round will come here." Li Mei said.


    "Okay it''s time to go." Wang Chen then walked out from his cabin with Li Mei and went towards the battle arena where the second round would be held.


    Wang Chen and Li Mei walked towards the edge of the arena and found a place to sit down among the other spectators. As they looked around, they noticed that there were representatives from various sects present, all gathered to witness the second round of the competition.


    The flying ships that had landed earlier belonged to these sects, and they had all sent their most talented disciples to participate in the competition. The atmosphere was tense and charged with excitement, as everyone eagerly waited for the start of the second round.


    When Xue Lan appeared on the fighting platform and announced the start of the second round, the crowd erupted into cheers and applause. The first match was between two disciples from different sects, and the fight was intense and fierce.


    Wang Chen watched the fight with great interest, analyzing the techniques and strategies used by both sides. He knew that he would have to face some of these talented disciples in the later rounds, and he was determined to win the competition.


    As the second round continued, Wang Chen watched each match intently, taking note of the strengths and weaknesses of his opponents. As many disciples from sect uses same technique mostly till they found a better one.


    "The next match will be of Su Chen vs Zu Ming." Xue Lan announced.


    Hearing this Wang Chen became more interested in this battle.


    Soon Zu Ming and Su Chen both came on the fighting platform.


    "You guys killed my brother I will never forgive you and if given chance I will kill you." Zu Ming said with hatred.


    "It doesn''t matter if I killed your brother or not and if you want to ask who killed your brother then go to your brother and ask him." Su Chen sneered.


    Hearing this Zu Ming just lumped at Su Chen. Zu Ming used blood types to attack and Su Chen used his dagger to cut them down but the blood was tougher than still and didn''t break it down so he used some force then it broke but as their fight continued like this.


    As Su Chen and Zu Ming continued to exchange blows, the air around them crackled with energy. Zu Ming was a fierce opponent, with a powerful command over his blood-based attacks. He would send waves of blood at Su Chen, who expertly dodged and parried each one with his quick reflexes and agile movements.


    Su Chen''s weapon of choice was his trusty dagger, which glinted menacingly in the bright sun. As he lunged forward to attack Zu Ming, the latter jumped back and summoned a massive ball of blood, sending it hurtling towards Su Chen. But the young cultivator was too quick - he sidestepped the attack and landed a solid blow on Zu Ming''s abdomen.


    Zu Ming staggered back, but regained his balance and retaliated with a vicious swipe of his arm. Su Chen ducked under the attack and kicked Zu Ming in the back, sending him sprawling forward. The crowd roared with excitement as the two fighters continued to exchange blows, each one trying to gain the upper hand.


    Despite his impressive performance, Su Chen could feel his energy waning. He had been fighting for what felt like hours, and he knew that he couldn''t keep up this pace forever. As Zu Ming lunged forward again, Su Chen took a deep breath and focused his energy into a powerful strike.


    With a quick flick of his wrist, Su Chen summoned a wave of energy that sliced through the air and struck Zu Ming directly in the chest. The impact was so strong that Zu Ming was thrown backwards, landing with a thud on the ground.


    Suddenly the energy around Zu Ming started to boil as he used his blood essence and he doesn''t need to care about this as he can recuperate at any time according to the blood emperor inheritance and this will give him a significant boost in fighting then he stood up and moved to attack Su Chen.


    Zu Ming''s attack was swift and powerful, his movements fluid like a serpent. Su Chen, on the other hand, was more cautious, his movements calculated and precise. As Zu Ming charged towards him, Su Chen swiftly dodged to the side and delivered a swift kick to Zu Ming''s back, causing him to stumble.


    Zu Ming quickly regained his balance and retaliated with a barrage of punches, but Su Chen was able to block most of them with his dagger. The sound of metal clashing against flesh echoed through the arena as the two fighters continued their intense battle.


    As the fight continued, Zu Ming''s attacks became more and more ferocious, but Su Chen remained calm and focused, countering each attack with equal intensity. The two fighters were evenly matched, and neither seemed to gain a clear advantage over the other.


    The spectators watched in awe as the two fighters traded blows, their movements fast and fluid like a dance. Despite the intense fight, both fighters were able to dodge and block each other''s attacks with incredible skill.


    As the fight approached its end, both fighters were exhausted, their bodies covered in sweat and blood. In a final burst of energy, they charged towards each other, their weapons clashing in a final, thunderous blow.The sound of the weapons colliding echoed through the arena as both fighters were knocked to the ground. The spectators watched in silence as they waited to see who would get up first. After a few moments, both fighters slowly got up, their faces bruised and battered.


    Xue Lan stepped forward and declared the fight a draw.

 Chapter 81 Snatching Zu Ming Opportunity

    "I didn''t expect Zu Ming to be this much powerful but with this I can get his power idea, even if he uses his full power he would only be able to draw against Su Chen." Wang Chen came to this conclusion after seeing the fight between Su Chen and Zu Ming.


    Then Some more fights happened and finally it came the turn to fight to fight Wang Chen.


    In front of Wang Chen stood a formidable opponent, a 4th stage Core Formation Realm cultivator. Both of them stood still, eyeing each other up, waiting for the right moment to make the first move. The air was tense, and the silence was deafening.


    Suddenly, the cultivator charged towards Wang Chen, wielding a long sword in his hand. Wang Chen quickly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the sword''s sharp edge. With lightning-fast reflexes, he counterattacked with his own sword, aiming for the cultivator''s exposed flank.


    The cultivator parried the attack with ease, his sword clashing against Wang Chen''s blade. The sound of metal against metal echoed through the air as the two combatants continued to clash. They moved around each other in a deadly dance, each one trying to gain the upper hand.


    The cultivator''s movements were precise and controlled, and his attacks were well-timed and deadly.


    The two continued to exchange blows, each one trying to find an opening in the other''s defenses. The fight was intense, and both combatants were starting to show signs of fatigue. Sweat dripped down their faces as they continued to fight, their swords clashing against each other with a deafening noise.


    Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Wang Chen saw an opening. He struck with all his might, aiming for the cultivator''s neck. The cultivator managed to block the attack, but Wang Chen quickly followed up with a powerful kick to the stomach, sending the cultivator reeling backwards.


    The cultivator regained his footing, his eyes flashing with anger. He charged towards Wang Chen once again, his sword gleaming in the sunlight. Wang Chen knew this was his chance. He gathered all his strength and launched a powerful attack, striking the cultivator in the chest with a swift and deadly blow.


    The cultivator stumbled backwards, his sword falling from his hand as he clutched his chest.


    The cultivator fell to the ground, defeated.


    Wang Chen stood over his fallen opponent, his sword still in his hand. He looked down at the cultivator with a mixture of satisfaction and relief. ''I atleast tried my best to show less skills and my real power''


    Xue Lan came forward and announced Wang Chen as winner. Seeing this result many onlookers were shocked some of them were Su Chen, Zu Ming and others who only thought Wang Chen just luckily passed the previous test with his Cultivation but now they know Wang Chen was hiding his real Cultivation base hidden from them and this made them more careful towards Wang Chen.


    After Wang Chen''s match fighting continued one after another fight continued and after that Xue Lan announced that top 50 would be fighting tomorrow as today''s match is over.


    Hearing this some Disciples who have won today most fight became happy and those who lost were sad today as they have to left their dream for going in canglian dynasty top sects.


    ...


    "Brother Wang I didn''t expect you were hiding your strength so well that even I couldn''t figure it out." Su Chen said as he came near Wang Chen.


    "No it was all just because of my special physique that''s been in the awakening face." Wang Chen replied. He put all the blame on his special body.


    "Maybe that''s the reason why your Cultivation base is growing up so fast." Su Chen said.


    "Hmm, Brother Su now I have to go for preparing tommorow fight so I will take my leave." Wang Chen said goodbye by cupping his hands.


    "Okay, I also have to recover as well." Su Chen replied with his cupped hands then he left as well.


    ....


    "Master, Wang Chen, you are so powerful but why did show and struggle a little bit against today''s competitor?" Li Mei asked.


    "There are still many powerfull and vicious opponent, so if I use my full strength in starting it will be like I''m showing my full cards and there will be nothing much when the the time comes to show it so it is better to play at the opponent level which can give them a vibe that I''m not that strong enemy that they should focus more and I can use this thing to my advantage." Wang Chen explained.


    The cultivator parried the attack with ease, his sword clashing against Wang Chen''s blade. The sound of metal against metal echoed through the air as the two combatants continued to clash. They moved around each other in a deadly dance, each one trying to gain the upper hand.


    The cultivator''s movements were precise and controlled, and his attacks were well-timed and deadly.


    The two continued to exchange blows, each one trying to find an opening in the other''s defenses. The fight was intense, and both combatants were starting to show signs of fatigue. Sweat dripped down their faces as they continued to fight, their swords clashing against each other with a deafening noise.


    Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Wang Chen saw an opening. He struck with all his might, aiming for the cultivator''s neck. The cultivator managed to block the attack, but Wang Chen quickly followed up with a powerful kick to the stomach, sending the cultivator reeling backwards.


    The cultivator regained his footing, his eyes flashing with anger. He charged towards Wang Chen once again, his sword gleaming in the sunlight. Wang Chen knew this was his chance. He gathered all his strength and launched a powerful attack, striking the cultivator in the chest with a swift and deadly blow.


    The cultivator stumbled backwards, his sword falling from his hand as he clutched his chest.


    The cultivator fell to the ground, defeated.


    "I didn''t expect Zu Ming to be this much powerful but with this I can get his power idea, even if he uses his full power he would only be able to draw against Su Chen." Wang Chen came to this conclusion after seeing the fight between Su Chen and Zu Ming.


    Then Some more fights happened and finally it came the turn to fight to fight Wang Chen.


    In front of Wang Chen stood a formidable opponent, a 4th stage Core Formation Realm cultivator. Both of them stood still, eyeing each other up, waiting for the right moment to make the first move. The air was tense, and the silence was deafening.


    Suddenly, the cultivator charged towards Wang Chen, wielding a long sword in his hand. Wang Chen quickly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the sword''s sharp edge. With lightning-fast reflexes, he counterattacked with his own sword, aiming for the cultivator''s exposed flank.


    The cultivator parried the attack with ease, his sword clashing against Wang Chen''s blade. The sound of metal against metal echoed through the air as the two combatants continued to clash. They moved around each other in a deadly dance, each one trying to gain the upper hand.


    The cultivator''s movements were precise and controlled, and his attacks were well-timed and deadly.


    The two continued to exchange blows, each one trying to find an opening in the other''s defenses. The fight was intense, and both combatants were starting to show signs of fatigue. Sweat dripped down their faces as they continued to fight, their swords clashing against each other with a deafening noise.


    Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Wang Chen saw an opening. He struck with all his might, aiming for the cultivator''s neck. The cultivator managed to block the attack, but Wang Chen quickly followed up with a powerful kick to the stomach, sending the cultivator reeling backwards.


    The cultivator regained his footing, his eyes flashing with anger. He charged towards Wang Chen once again, his sword gleaming in the sunlight. Wang Chen knew this was his chance. He gathered all his strength and launched a powerful attack, striking the cultivator in the chest with a swift and deadly blow.


    The cultivator stumbled backwards, his sword falling from his hand as he clutched his chest.


    The cultivator fell to the ground, defeated.


    Wang Chen stood over his fallen opponent, his sword still in his hand. He looked down at the cultivator with a mixture of satisfaction and relief. ''I atleast tried my best to show less skills and my real power''


    Xue Lan came forward and announced Wang Chen as winner. Seeing this result many onlookers were shocked some of them were Su Chen, Zu Ming and others who only thought Wang Chen just luckily passed the previous test with his Cultivation but now they know Wang Chen was hiding his real Cultivation base hidden from them and this made them surprised, panicked and some were terrified.