Chapter 695: Stunning Challenge
Xiao Chen did not care about the seven giants, or about any potential Martial Emperor. He was also not afraid of offending such people.
What he cared about was the most fundamental principle as a cultivator: if others sneak-attacked him, he had to pay it back in kind.
He could not bury this anger in his heart because of fear, wronging himself and making himself suffer.
Bai Wuxue clearly wanted to kill Xiao Chen, trying to smash him to death with a palm strike. How could he just pass it off as a joke and say he disdained to kill Xiao Chen?
No matter how humble and inferior Xiao Chen was, he still had his pride as a bottom line. As a bladesman, he would rather break than bend.
Bai Wuxue felt an intense pain in his right arm. He forcibly suppressed his desire to smash Xiao Chen to death on the spot. Then, he said in a cold voice, “Even Wang Meng does not dare to come to the Extreme Yin Sect to ring the combat bell. Brat, you are even more arrogant than him.
“Don’t make me wait too long. Otherwise, I will come for your head on my own initiative.”
Bai Wuxue glanced at Shui Lingling above Giant Sword Peak. Then he shifted his gaze to the floating inner city above Supreme Sky City. After all, this was the Supreme Sky Sect’s territory.
Although he was a half-Sage with great backing, since he missed out on this opportunity to kill Xiao Chen, he could only endure for now.
On Giant Sword Peak, the hundreds of Supreme Sky Sect disciples all looked at Xiao Chen like he was a fool. Then, they lowered their heads and muttered in low voices.
“This fellow is too absurd. Does he think that after defeating Qiu Yi and Wan Feng, he is truly unrivaled?”
“Unexpectedly, he dared to challenge Bai Wuxue, one of the seven giants—someone even our Supreme Sky Sect true inheritors have to tiptoe around.”
“These seven people are able to lead countless geniuses, standing out from more than ten billion people in the Tianwu Domain. Furthermore, they’ve stood strong without falling for so many years, so how can any of them be mediocre?”
“That’s right. The age of geniuses has descended upon us. Countless geniuses are appearing without end. Among these geniuses, there are some outstanding ones. However, no matter how much of a rush they are in to become famous, they will not dare to challenge the seven giants.”
“If First Senior Sister were not here, Xiao Chen would have died already. I really wonder where he gets his courage from. To think he took the initiative to challenge Bai Wuxue!”
Xiao Chen heard all sorts of mocking. However, he did not say anything; he simply could not be bothered.
He was new to the Kunlun Realm. At this moment, when his cultivation was low, and he was still weak, he could not care about the clamor and restlessness of the world.
Xiao Chen only needed to wait until he had gained some achievements and earned a name in the inner sect. Then, he would receive all sorts of praise and respect. As long as he did not change, everything would be fine. So he would only smile calmly and bury himself in cultivation.
From the Xiao Clan in Mohe City to the Heavenly Saber Pavilion, then the Great Qin Nation to the Ancient Desolate Land; after that to the Boundless Sea and the Dragon Sealing City in the Great Jin Nation; finally, moving from the Sky Dome Realm to the Kunlun Realm. Along the way, Xiao Chen had experienced too many ups and downs. From being famous and respected to falling to the bottom of the valley.
Once, for the sake of tempering his killing intent, he had spent a year tirelessly massacring in the Deep Sea Battlefield.
Xiao Chen had already given up on caring about fame and glory. He only cared about his own principles, seeking the great Dao and asking for nothing else.
For the sake of his own Dao, he would not care about how others viewed him.
Bai Wuxue bullied him and humiliated him. If Xiao Chen endured all this, what was the point of living on?
“Xiao Chen, you are too impulsive. Bai Wuxue is not one of those geniuses who relied on Medicinal Pills to grow stronger. He is not as simple as you think he is,” Shui Lingling said softly while frowning slightly. Making such a big enemy like Bai Wuxue was just too dangerous for Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen said, “I understand. However, I did not say that without careful consideration. In at least half a year or a year at most, I will definitely go to the Extreme Yin Sect.”
Shui Lingling stared into Xiao Chen’s eyes, trying to see his inner heart and discern his thoughts.
Aside from a serene look in Xiao Chen’s pitch-black eyes, there was nothing else. They were like pools of autumn waters, calm with no ripples, neither haughty nor humble, showing neither joy nor grief.
However, Shui Lingling’s bright eyes saw the pride and confidence that Xiao Chen hid in his heart in their depths.
Xiao Chen was like a true dragon in hibernation. As he watched the wind and clouds rise and fall, he awaited the right time to descend upon the world, to break out of the sea and soar to the skies.
“Many thanks for First Senior Sister’s help. Xiao Chen will take his leave first.”
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute to Shui Lingling, thanking her sincerely. Then, before everyone, he stood on an Azure Dragon image and vanished into the clouds.
Shui Lingling muttered to herself for a long time. Her pretty face revealed a very grave expression before she said, “I cannot see through him. Even though I could see his pride, I could not see his heart. Perhaps he really can create a miracle?
“The Supreme Sky Sect produced Xiao Chen. I wonder what kind of people the other sects will produce? Then, there are the geniuses of the other domains. It looks like chaos is upon us.”
Suddenly, another thought seemed to have struck Shui Lingling. She said, “No, I have to tell the Sect Leader about this. We cannot let a talent like Xiao Chen die early. Otherwise, it would be the greatest loss of our Supreme Sky Sect.”
The Profound Sun Bird with an overwhelming Spiritual Energy on Shui Lingling’s shoulder cried out. Then it revealed its original appearance and carried Shui Lingling above the inner city.
That area seemed to be empty with nothing there. However, it appeared to be Shui Lingling’s destination.
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Xiao Chen, you are crazy. You actually want to challenge a half-Sage in half a year!
After Xiao Chen returned to his courtyard, Ao Jiao, who was in the Immortal Spirit Ring, could not help but speak up.
Xiao Chen sampled tea in the courtyard as he looked around. Then, he looked at the clear lake and said, “Is that impossible? I have the Purple Thunder Divine Incantation that surpasses a Heaven Ranked Cultivation Technique and an unrivaled physical body among the youth. The only difference between Bai Wuxue and me is cultivation.”
Flabbergasted, Ao Jiao said, You say that as though it is so simple, just cultivation. What do you mean just cultivation? From Medial Grade Martial Monarch to half-Sage will take you at least two years, no matter how excellent your talent is and how strong your Purple Thunder Divine Incantation is.
Furthermore, Bai Wuxue will not remain stagnant. By the time you catch up to him, he might have already broken through the bottleneck of Martial Sage. If that is so, you will not be able to surpass him without at least five years.
Xiao Chen nodded and said, “I understand. That is why I definitely have to go to the Savage Battlefield and find natural treasures like the Golden Savage Ox’s Spirit Core.”
Ao Jiao shook her head and said, You are making the Savage Battlefield out to be too simple. There are several forbidden lands that the Thunder Emperor did not dare to enter. Furthermore, at that time, all the outstanding talents of the entire Tianwu Domain will enter as well. There will even be loose cultivators who do not care about the rules.
With such cutthroat competition and fabulous treasures, you might not be able to walk out alive. Don’t pin all your hopes on the Savage Battlefield.
Xiao Chen frowned slightly, and then he suddenly thought of something. He revealed a bright smile and said, “Little Ao Jiao, you’ve learned to hide what you mean in your words. Are you saying I shouldn’t rely on the Savage Battlefield? Did the Thunder Emperor leave some relic or inheritance behind in the Kunlun Realm?”
When the Thunder Emperor was alive a thousand years ago, he moved among the hundreds of races of the Kunlun Realm as he pleased. Even several of the Martial Emperors of the older generation were not a match for him. If he left behind any relics and Xiao Chen could obtain them, they would definitely be worth a lot. By then, catching up to Bai Wuxue would be easy.
Ao Jiao smiled and replied, You are indulging in too much wishful thinking. Even if there are relics, you will not be able to activate them. They can only be used after you become a Martial Emperor.
Furthermore, you might still not be able to activate them, either. Once you truly activate the Thunder Emperor’s relic, you would be formally taking on the identity of the Thunder Emperor’s inheritor. I do not wish for you to take on this heavy burden.
Xiao Chen felt suspicious and asked, “Why? Will becoming the Thunder Emperor’s inheritor lead to a disaster or something?”
Ao Jiao was not willing to say more. She replied, Stop asking. Anyway, I do not wish for you to activate his relics; that’s all. Go to the Savage Battlefield first. After that, I will bring you to a place.
As Ao Jiao clenched her fist, she smiled. Don’t worry. No matter what, you are still my trashy master. I will not stand by and watch that Bai Wuxue bully you.
When Xiao Chen heard the concern in Ao Jiao’s words, he smiled faintly, no longer caring about the Thunder Emperor’s relics.
“Oh, by the way, how is my Netherworld Flower now?”
There was no point in thinking about these distant things. He might as well focus on something more practical. Currently, his greatest trump card was the Taiji Yinyang Flame Diagram.
If he could improve it by another step, he would be able to protect himself better when he next met Bai Wuxue. He would not end up in such a passive state.
Ao Jiao nodded and said, Very good. Even while I was speaking with you, I did not forget to use Yin-attributed Spiritual Energy to nourish the flower bud. It will mature in three more months.
That feels a little slow. Xiao Chen nodded and said, “Is it possible to speed it up? That way I will have more trump cards in the Savage Battlefield.”
Ao Jiao gently fiddled around with the Netherworld Flower in the world within the Immortal Spirit Ring. She smiled and said, Of course. Just throw in three million Superior Grade Spirit Stones. With those, the Netherworld Flower can mature in one month.
The moment Ao Jiao spoke, she asked for three million Superior Grade Spirit Stones, equal to half of Xiao Chen’s wealth. He frowned and said, “You make it sound so simple. It is not that easy for me to gain Spirit Stones. Furthermore, what little Spirit Stones I have is already insufficient for myself.”
Ao Jiao said softly, Just be satisfied with what you have. You already picked up this peak grade Immortal Spirit Ring for so little, yet you still want more. Just so you know, this Immortal Spirit Ring is something that is typically used by Martial Emperors.
Unless you can bring in a few high-ranked Spirit Veins, you will have to use Spirit Stones to help the Spirit Herbs grow faster.
Feeling helpless, Xiao Chen could only endure the pain in his heart as he tossed in the Spirit Stones that he worked so hard to obtain.
A rain of light immediately started to fall in the world within the ring; it looked glorious. The petite Ao Jiao walked around in the rain.
Her dainty hands directed the light rain to fall on the Netherworld Flower. The white core of the flame flower gradually grew brighter.
Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense from the Immortal Spirit Ring. Then, he picked up the teacup and drained it in one go. “It is time to make a start on my third goal.”
After a while, he took out the Dragon Subduing Slash’s secret manual from his Universe Ring and started to read more about the second move—Soaring Dragon.
Hidden Dragon in the Depths, Soaring Dragon
This move was created to follow up on the first move of the Dragon Subduing Slash. It could also be used independently or linked with Return of the Azure Dragon.
The stance of a soaring true dragon changed many times. Each change affected the circulation path of Quintessence. Just the several dozens of Quintessence circulation paths already gave one a headache, not even to mention how to comprehend the state of this moment.
Every Quintessence circulation path was unique. Furthermore, it had strict requirements on the meridians that it passed through.
Xiao Chen spent three days before he memorized half of the changes. He felt that this move was far more complicated than Return of the Azure Dragon.
“Hidden Dragon in the Depths, Soaring Dragon.”
Xiao Chen muttered these two phrases and entered deep thought. These two phrases were written at the start of the introduction to this move. They seemed to contain the truth and essence of this move.
Hidden Dragon in the Depths was a part of the sixty-four divinatory hexagrams. It meant that a gentleman would wait for an opportunity to take action, preserving his strength in the meanwhile and not making any hasty moves.
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