by Aixia Deyu
The few people could not help but curse inwardly, "Abnormal." He was only at the Seventh Layer of Body Tempering during the day, but with the Whirlwind Wolves chasing him, he was already at the Eighth Layer. It was hard to tell what had happened to the other party.
"Han Chen, it's good that you're fine. You don't know, even big sister Xin Lan is worried about restlessness! "
"Xiao Wen, stop spouting nonsense." Xin Lan blushed and shouted softly. Xiao Wen shrunk her neck and stuck out her tongue mischievously.
"Hehe, Sister Xin Lan is getting shy too."
"How rare! "Haha."
Dahwei and the little monkey also started to joke around, angering Xin Lan to the point that her teeth started to itch. She glared fiercely at the two of them. If anyone dares to speak any more nonsense, they will have a long tongue. "
The two of them chuckled and stopped talking.
Towards their teasing, Han Chen revealed a faint smile, on their bodies, he felt a sense of warmth from their friendship.
"Han Chen, that Whirlwind Wolf didn't do anything to you, right?" Xin Lan organized her emotions and asked.
Han Chen shook his head, he then flipped his palm and took ouound magic core and handed it over, "This is its magic core!"
What? Everyone's eyes immediately widened in shock, and their jaws almost dropped. The energy fluctuations emanating from the monster core were undoubtedly that of a magical beast of the fourth rank.
"You … you killed a magical beast of the fourth rank?" Da Wei asked in disbelief.
"Hehe, just a coincidence."
After a long time, the few of them recovered from their shock and looked at each other. The little monkey helplessly shook his head and said, "Sigh, Han Chen, you are really scary. Without you, we would have been chased around by a magical beast of the third rank. "I didn't expect that you could even kill Whirlwind Wolves."
"That's right!" David sighed, "If it weren't for you coming back in time, Huo Gang and the others would have stolen all of the monster cores we had collected."
In the end, it was still a matter of power. Without strength, he could only allow himself to be bullied. This was something that Han Chen had experienced for himself. "Oh right, I have a gift for everyone."
"Hmm?" The four of them were stunned, only to see Han Chen opening his palm, and four jade green pills appearing in front of them. These pills were as big as soybeans, and emitted a faint fragrance.
"Great Cultivation Pill!" Xin Lan said the name of the pill. The others were also shocked. The little monkey was so excited that its body was trembling. You, you just said, this is for us? "
"En!" Han Chen nodded.
For a moment, none of them knew how to describe their feelings. They were both shocked and pleasantly surprised. Usually, they used their magic cores to exchange for ordinary "Small Energy Cultivation Pills". For example, a "Great Spirit Nurturing Pill" could be exchanged witlass 4 Magical Beast's core. Han Chen took out four of them at once. How could they not be shocked?
After distributing the Great Pei-Yuan Dan, the four of them were overjoyed. Outer court disciples lacked medicinal pills when they cultivated. With this Great Perfection Pill, Xin Lan, Dazzling Spring and Little Monkey might even be able to break through to the Eighth Layer of Body Tempering. And there was no doubt that Xiao Wen had broken through to the seventh stage.
"Should we go back now?" Xiao Wen said gently, she was already itching to take the pill.
"Right, let's first deal with the magicite cores." I suggest that the crystals this time will all belong to Han Chen. "
"Yes, I think so too."
Dawei and the little monkey voiced out their thoughts. Han Chen immediately waved his hand, "No, no, no, you guys can divide it up, it doesn't matter if I want it or not."
Han Chen spoke from the bottom of his heart, he had the pills and the Spirit Origin Fruit. It could be said that he didn't need to exchange for anything else.
But how could Xin Lan and the others be willing? They still listened to Han Chen and divided them evenly among the four of them. But Han Chen actually gave all his crystal cores to Xin Lan for her to help him exchange for something. Just give it to me the next time we meet. Xin Lan naturally agreed happily.
The four of them separated at the edge of the back mountain, each returning to their respective residences.
In the courtyard that Han Chen resided in, he was currently performing a set of fist arts. The wind from his fists was gentle, yet their momentum was endless. The surrounding airflow appeared to be restless.
It had been several days since he had returned from the back mountain. Han Chen trained diligently every day. "In addition to training his body, he also chose a fist technique from the Martial Skill Pavilion for close combat." "Crack!"
This was a set of martial skills that was both tough and soft, using the hidden strength to attack the opponent's body. If it were to hit the enemy's body, it would be very lethal.
Although Han Chen was focused on training the "Everlasting Phantom" sword skill. However, he realized that he needed to be at least in the Qi Refining stage to unleash the power he deserved. The simplest thing was that Han Chen only had one goal in mind now, and that was to increase his own strength as a master.
"Han Chen." A familiar female voice came from a remote place that had been visited by no outsiders for several years. Han Chen was startled, "Xin Lan?"
"Han Chen, do you live here?"
As he said that, Xin Lan had already arrived at the courtyard entrance. Seeing the surprised Han Chen, he could not help but laugh and walk over, "So you really live here?"
"Hmm?" Han Chen rubbed his nose, casually wiping the sweat off his forehead, and laughed: "Xin Lan, how did you find me here?"
"Did I come to give you something?" A trace of mysteriousness flashed across Xin Lan's beautiful eyebrows, and then, as if by magic, he took out a sword from behind him.
"This is?"
"I helped you exchange for the monster cores." I feel that since you do not lack medicinal pills, you lack a decent weapon. "
"I think so!" Han Chen took the long sword, and grasped the sword hilt. The sharp sword was unsheathed from its scabbard. It wahin sword that was as thin as a cicada's wing, and it emitted a cold light.
"How is it? Do you like it? As long as you inject Martial Spirit into it, it will become a flexible sword. " Xin Lan explained to him.
"Good sword!" Han Chen nodded his head in satisfaction and returned the sword back into the sheath. He laughed in gratitude: "Xin Lan, thank you so much."
Xin Lan covered her mouth and chuckled, and waved his hand, "Why are you being polite? I still need to thank you for the Great Pei-Yuan Dan! I have already broken through to the eighth level of the Body Tempering stage. "
"Is that so? Congratulations. "Haha."
"Not only me, the little monkey and Da Wei, as well as Xiao Wen also broke through. Adding on the Body Refinement Pellets, I think that we will soon reach the Ninth Layer of Body Tempering, and then we will have the chance to become inner disciples. "
"Body Tempering Pill?" Han Chen was surprised for a moment, and subconsciously asked, "Do you still have more Body Refinement Pellets?"
"Hmm? You didn't? " This time, it was Xin Lan who revealed a puzzled expression. Starting from yesterday afternoon, each outer court disciple was given a Body Tempering Pill. We've all received it! Don't you know? "
"I haven't been out for a few days! Where did you get it? "
"It's at the Dayuan Platform! I'll take you there. "
"Alright." Han Chen nodded, returned to the hut and changed his clothes, then left the courtyard with Xin Lan, heading to the Da Yuan Stage.
On the way there, Xin Lan also explained the reason to Han Chen. It turned out that the outer court disciple promotion test was in another two months. The sect also wanted to give the outer sect disciples a chance to show off. Thus, each of the 'generous' participants was given a Body Refinement Pellet.
Body Temp
ering Pill was a medicinal pill that was most suitable for Body Tempering martial cultivation. The difference between Body Tempering Pills and the Large Cultivation Pill was that the medicinal properties of the Body Tempering Pill was stronger. People at the Ninth Layer of Body Tempering would havigher chance of breaking through to the Qi Refining stage if they took the Body Refinement Pellet. Of course, pills could only be used as an auxiliary function, and the main thing was to look at one's foundation.
After a while, Han Chen and Xin Lan arrived at the Da Yuan Stage.
The Dayuan Platform waraining ground for the Mystical Peak's disciples. Usually, a lot of people would gather there. And because of the Body Refinement Pellets being released, there were even more people coming and going today. Every single one of them had a joyous smile on their face. It could be seen that the effect of the Body Refinement Pellet on their emotions was quite large.
"I received the Body Refinement Pellet from Senior Brother Li Yuan."
Li Yuan was an outer court disciple at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Stage and had good talent in management. As for Elder Yang Hui, who was in charge of external affairs, he would often leave some trivial matters to Li Yuan. He was happy and free.
Not long later, Han Chen found Li Yuan, and stood beside a stage, talking and laughing with a disciple. When Han Chen walked to his side, he merely shot him a glance, and acted as if he did not see him, and continued with his work.
"Senior Brother Li Yuan, I'm here to receive the Body Refinement Pellet." Han Chen's tone was rather polite.
Li Yuan lifted his eyelids, and faintly replied: "The Body Refinement Pellets have already been completely released, and those who should be received, have all received them."
Han Chen frowned, he looked at Xin Lan beside him and continued, "Senior Brother Li Yuan, I have not received it."
"Hey, how many times do you want me to say it? He finished sending the Body Refinement Pellets. As for you! " Li Yuan's voice paused, and revealed a disdainful smile, "It would be a waste if I gave it to you, so you don't have it!"
"Everyone has one Body Tempering Pill, why aren't you giving one to me?" Could it be that you want to take all two of them? "
"Hehe, you're right." Li Yuan freely admitted to this matter, pointed at Han Chen's nose and cursed, "Trash like you, is not worthy to consume the Body Refinement Pellet. Rather than wasting it on you, you might as well let me break through to the Qi Refining stage. If you're not convinced, then go and find Elder Yang Hui. He has already allowed it. "
Han Chen's anger in his heart started to rise, his teeth were about to break, "You've gone too far!"
Li Yuan laughed in disdain, and looked at the few people beside him. Then he prepared to walk away.
Xin Lan immediately comforted Han Chen and the others by the side, and then stopped them, "Senior Brother Li Yuan, everyone has a Body Refinement Pellet, you can't bully Han Chen like this. His strength isn't weak, so you should be a bit more fair! "
"Fair? What was fairness? How can you talk about fairness witrash who has an innate divine ability like yours? " Li Yuan turned and left.
Xin Lan once again moved her feet and stopped him, "Li Yuan, what you're doing is too excessive, do you want others to say that you are pretending to bublic servant and using your position to snatch other people's pills, what's the difference between this and a bandit?"
Xin Lan's actions couldn't help but attract the attention of many people around him, and pairs of eyes swept over them. After seeing that it was Han Chen, they couldn't help but mock him out of curiosity.
As for the spectators, Li Yuan's expression did not change at all. He stared coldly at Xin Lan and said solemnly: "You do not have the qualifications to teach me a lesson here. Get out of my way. "
Xin Lan turned around and looked at Han Chen who had a gloomy face, as though he was about to explode at any time. He shook his head and answered determinedly: "Senior Brother Li Yuan, if you don't take out the Body Refinement Pellet that belongs to Han Chen, I will not let you go."
"Heh, that will depend on whether you have the ability or not." Li Yuan sneered, he suddenly raised his hand and struck towards Xin Lan. The latter's face changed, and in a hurry, he hurriedly raised his palm to receive the attack.
Bang! As the two palms met, Xin Lan felidden force flowing through her arm and entering her body. She had also just reached Tempered Body 8th Layer not too long ago, so how could she possibly be a match for Tempered Body 9th Layer Li Yuan? Blood Qi immediately gushed out, causing Xin Lan to retreat continuously from the impact, as she involuntarily spat out a mouthful of blood.
Seeing this scene, more and more people gathered around to watch. However, they didn't notice that someone was emitting a strong killing intent.
"Hmph, overestimating yourself." Li Yuan let out a satisfied snort, and turned around to leave with his comrades behind him. He had only taken two steps when the thick killing intent behind him caused him to feel a chill down his spine.
"I really want to kill you now."
His cold voice was like the northern wind of winter. Everyone present was startled and looked towards the direction where the voice came from. Han Chen's face was filled with anger, his eyes staring straight at Li Yuan.
Xin Lan was shocked, and shouted gently, "Han Chen!"
"Don't mind my business." From the very beginning, he didn't want Xin Lan to intervene, and it was now because of him. "This caused her to be injured, and in addition to the guilt in her heart, she was also enraged." Even if I, Han Chen am in a worse state, I do not need a woman to protect me. "
Then, his gaze returned to Li Yuan's body, holding the sword in his hand tightly, "I'll give you one choice, apologize to my friend immediately. And he's going to kneel. "
Hiss! The audience all sucked in a breath of cold air. At the same time, they all felt it was laughable. Asking Li Yuan to kneel down and apologize to Xin Lan was something that was simply impossible to achieve. Everyone's interest grew, thinking, just what ability does Han Chen have? Could this salted fish even turn over?
Li Yuan's face instantly darkened to become as ugly aig's liver, fiercely glaring at the other party, "I also want to kill you now. Frost trash, do you dare to ascend the life and death arena with me? "
Crash! * The surrounding crowd was in an uproar. Once on the Life and Death Arena, regardless of life or death, the sect would not pursue this matter. Very few disciples would fight on the life and death arena, unless their grudge was irreconcilable.
Xin Lan kept shaking her head, "No, Han Chen, don't agree to him."
Han Chen remained unmoved as he coldly spat out a few words, "Why would I not dare?"
Chapter 13 - Ruthlessness
Dayuan Platform, Life and Death Gorge.
The two towering peaks of the mountain were next to each other, separated by an extremely dangerous canyon. In the middle of the valley, there was an open area that was tens of thousands of square meters. This place was the second training ground for the Mystical Peak's outer disciples other than the Grand Yuan Stage.
Every day, there would be disciples sparring on the dozen or so high platforms built.
In the middle, there was a large platform with the largest area. The platform was built with green stone slabs and written with two large and sharp words, "Life" and "Death".
This was a life and death arena, and the disciples that ascended the life and death arena meant that even if someone died, no one would care about them.
At this time, the area around the life and death arena was completely surrounded by people. It was pitch black, as if it was a black tide. As the crowd gathered, their gazes were all focused on the two young silhouettes on the stage.
"That trash Han Chen is really going to have a life-and-death battle with Senior Brother Li Yuan!"
"This is called tired of living, you're courting death."
"Senior Brother Li Yuan is at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Stage. He will definitely become an inner cou
rt disciple in two months." Han Chen dared to provoke him, he must have a bad brain. "
The crowd broke out into a flurry of discussion as all of them had their own answers in their hearts. In their eyes, there was no need for this competition at all. That Han Chen just gave his life for nothing.
Xin Lan who was standing below the stage had a face full of anxiety. Just now, she had been injured by Li Yuan, causing her face to turn pale. There were several times when she wanted to call Han Chen down, but when the words reached her mouth, she was unable to say it.
"Sister Xin Lan, what's going on?" Three figures walked out of the crowd in a hurry. They were Xiao Wen, Da Wei and the little monkey who came after hearing the news.
"Does Han Chen want to engage in a life-and-death battle with Li Yuan?"
"What happened?"
Seeing the young man's figure standing upright on the life and death arena, Xiao Wen and the other two were extremely worried. Xin Lan laughed bitterly and shook his head. He couldn't explain it clearly in this short period of time, he could only hope that Li Yuan would show mercy and not kill him.
The wide life and death arena was four or five hundred planes wide. Han Chen and Li Yuan stood on opposite sides.
Li Yuan's brows were filled with a disdainful smile, in his eyes, Han Chen was not even worth mentioning. "Frost trash, if you are willing to kneel down and kowtow three times for me right now, I will not pursue what just happened."
Han Chen's eyes became cold, his killing intent exploded out once again, "Cut the crap, go ahead!"
"You asked for it." "Li Yuan had the same intention to kill. He summoned his sword and nimbly jumped out, aiming straight for the opponent's throat." Against a useless thing like you, I only need to make a few moves. "
Aside from a few people who knew of Han Chen's current strength, most people only knew of him in the two stages of "Body Tempering Fourth Layer" and "Divine Powers".
Seeing that the other party was attacking him, Han Chen pulled out the flexible sword Xin Lan had chosen for him, with a flick of his wrist, the sword flew out like a spirit serpent. The aura emitted by this strike caused the surrounding air to become a little chaotic. The hearts of everyone below were shocked, and they all revealed expressions of great astonishment.
