Free Web NovelChapter 106: Chapter 98: Retribution Points +36000
「One day later.」
Outside the magnificent Broken Boundary Mountain.
Chen Xuan, Wang Rujing, and Wang Tao stood by a stream, waiting quietly.
After about half an incense stick’s time passed,
Wang Qinglian finally returned from afar, moving so quickly that she landed before them in the blink of an eye.
"I’ve finished scouting. The Celestial Sword Sect members participating in the baptism this time are two at the Fifth Layer of Gang Energy and one at the Fourth Layer. As for the Mixed Element Sect, they have one at the Sixth Layer of Gang Energy and two at the Fourth Layer. They’re all between thirty-three and thirty-five years old."
Wang Qinglian said in her cold, clear voice, "Fortunately, none of their Human List experts have shown up. With Chen Xuan around, you’ll be safe."
Wang Rujing and Wang Tao turned pale.
’Has the gap between our Wang Clan and these major Martial Dao sects grown so wide?’
’They have experts at the Fifth and Sixth Layers of Gang Energy...’
’And as for the Wang Clan...’
’Other than producing a once-in-a-millennium prodigy like Wang Qinglian, it’s like the rest of the clan’s fortune has been completely drained, leaving everyone listless and demoralized.’
’Even our strongest, Wang Beicang, is only at the Fifth Layer of Gang Energy.’
"When does it start?"
Chen Xuan asked.
"Right now."
Wang Qinglian nodded and looked at Wang Rujing and Wang Tao. "Remember," she said, "this Martial Dao baptism is, above all, a contest. They will do everything in their power to force you out. Your job is to stick to Chen Xuan’s side. Only by staying with him can you avoid being eliminated. Do you understand?"
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The two responded meekly.
"Chen Xuan, you need to be careful too. The expert from the Mixed Element Sect at the Sixth Layer of Gang Energy is named Li Cangshan, the ’Little Thunderbolt Hand.’ I once severely injured his master, so he bears a grudge. He’ll very likely use this opportunity to target our Wang Clan. His Little Thunderbolt Hand technique is fast, precise, and ruthless, designed to break through any hard-style or qi-based defense. Even though he’s only at the Sixth Layer of Gang Energy, he can definitely defeat an ordinary opponent at the Seventh Layer!"
Wang Qinglian said coldly.
"Is that so?"
Chen Xuan smiled faintly.
’Even if their Sixth Layer expert can fight someone at the Seventh Layer,’
’he shouldn’t forget...’
’...my Seventh Layer of Gang Energy is enough to take on someone at the Ninth Layer.’
That was why he never shied away from a challenge or provocation.
’Whether I can reach the Ninth Layer of Gang Energy all depends on this opportunity.’
"Are their elders all like you?"
Chen Xuan asked.
"No, they’re all a bit weaker than me."
Wang Qinglian replied proudly, "But they are also in the True Qi Realm."
"Alright."
’This woman never passes up an opportunity to boast.’
"Everyone, follow me!"
Wang Qinglian turned and sped off into the distance.
About another hour passed.
They finally landed outside a mountain valley.
Looking up, they saw a deep and secluded valley. Sheer cliffs rose on both sides, towering high, with a passage stretching deep into the mountains.
The perimeter was guarded by a number of experts.
All of them were from the three factions: the Celestial Sword Sect, the Mixed Element Sect, and the Wang Clan.
"Elder Qinglian, please follow me!"
The Wang Clan’s local representative immediately led Wang Qinglian inside.
They passed through the passage, heading deep inside.
After traveling for a mile or so, they finally arrived in front of a wide cave. frёewebnoѵēl.com
Several figures were already standing outside the cave.
They were split into two groups, standing apart from each other.
Each group had three people.
They all wore indifferent expressions, and the atmosphere was strange.
No one spoke to each other; they all seemed completely detached, as if their minds were elsewhere.
"Elder Qinglian, we’ve arrived."
The Wang Clan representative said respectfully, "The ancient Fire Spirit Spring will come to a full boil shortly. The elders from the Celestial Sword Sect and the Mixed Element Sect are already resting in the Wind Listening Pavilion."
"Mm."
Wang Qinglian nodded. She turned to the three and said, "Watch yourselves. No fighting outside the cave. Once you’re inside, no one will get involved."
"No problem."
With a calm expression, Chen Xuan looked forward.
Wang Qinglian said no more. She vanished like a gentle breeze, quickly leaving the area.
...
As Chen Xuan and the others walked over,
the figures outside the cave seemed to sense their approach simultaneously, and all turned their heads to look.
Six sharp gazes instantly fell upon Chen Xuan and his two companions.
But soon, one of them showed a flicker of surprise.
"Why isn’t Wang Beicang here?"
An expert from the Mixed Element Sect at the Fourth Layer of Gang Energy asked with a frown.
"He’s not feeling well."
Chen Xuan replied nonchalantly.
"Not feeling well? Who are you? How come I’ve never seen you before?"
The expert at the Fourth Layer of Gang Energy continued to frown. His gaze swept over the other two as he said coldly, "And you brought two pieces of trash along? What can trash like them even do? What a waste of resources!"
Wang Rujing and Wang Tao immediately flushed with anger, gritting their teeth.
’They were from the Wang Clan of Canglan Province...’
’In all of Canglan Province, who would dare call them trash?’
"What? Angry already?"
The expert at the Fourth Layer of Gang Energy was merciless, his tone sharp enough to cut. "Trash is trash," he sneered. "You might be considered talents in Canglan Province, but out here, you’re not worth shit. If your Wang Clan hadn’t produced that madwoman, you’d have been driven out of the provincial capital long ago. Here’s a piece of advice: if you don’t want to get seriously hurt, you’d better just give up!"
"Including you!!"
The eyes of this expert at the Fourth Layer of Gang Energy sharpened as he stared directly at Chen Xuan, his gaze carrying an indescribable pressure.
"Does that go for your dad, too?"
Chen Xuan’s voice was level, completely unfazed.
"What did you say?"
The expert at the Fourth Layer of Gang Energy froze, his expression stunned as if he hadn’t heard correctly.
"What did I say? Are you deaf?"
Chen Xuan shot back without holding anything back. "You show up running your mouth, but what are you even babbling about? ’Trash’? ’Wang Beicang’? Are you drunk? Who do you think you’re yelling at, your dad?"
