Chapter 7

"Brother Chen, you’ve really offended them all! You need to be more careful in the future!" Seeing Han Feng and the others leave, Tang Ming said with a worried look on his face. (1. Win Q coins)

He knew that today’s actions would bring a lot of trouble to Wang Chen in the future. Han Feng was a petty and vengeful person, and he would never let this matter go easily.

Thinking about the challenge in two months and Han Feng’s Fifth Stage Body Tempering strength, Tang Ming’s expression grew even more anxious.

"Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal. I, Wang Chen, am not someone who likes to cause trouble, but I’m also not someone who fears it! The weaker you are, the stronger they become; constant retreat will only make them more arrogant! From today on, I won’t tolerate it like before." Wang Chen waved his hand and said indifferently, the cold light in his eyes flickering and disappearing. He couldn’t continue to live in decline like this; he had to become strong.

Staring at Wang Chen in a daze, Tang Ming’s face showed some surprise. Today’s Wang Chen felt like a completely different person to him.

"What’s wrong?" Seeing Tang Ming’s expression, Wang Chen asked with a smile.

"Are you sick? Let me check!" Realizing what was happening, Tang Ming reached out to touch Wang Chen’s forehead.

"Get lost, I’m fine, you’re the one who’s sick!" Wang Chen laughed and pushed Tang Ming’s hand away, saying helplessly.

"Hehe, if you’re not sick, that’s good. Brother Chen, you’ve really changed a lot today!" Tang Ming smiled awkwardly.

"Change? People always grow up, and one must always look forward! Can you live a muddled life forever?" Sighing, the events of the past two days had changed Wang Chen a lot.

"Hehe, that’s true. Brother Chen is someone with great ambitions! You can’t be like that! Yes, this is the Brother Chen I met for the first time!"

"However, do you have confidence in the challenge in two months?" Talking about the challenge in two months, Tang Ming was worried again. The gap in strength between the two was too obvious.

Even he, a layman, knew that the Third Stage Body Tempering and the Fourth Stage Body Tempering were completely different concepts. This was a turning point; the difference between a martial artist who had condensed true essence and one who hadn’t was like heaven and earth. Not to mention, Han Feng was a Fifth Stage Body Tempering martial artist.

"Don’t worry, no problem!" At this point, Wang Chen frowned, his eyes flashing with determination as he spoke in a deep voice.

No matter what, he couldn’t lose this challenge, nor could he avoid it. With two months left, he had to improve, no matter the cost. This challenge meant a lot to Wang Chen.

"Really? Then I’ll be waiting for the show. Ha, it will be the time of the clan competition, everyone will come to watch. Brother Chen, work hard! I support you!" Seeing Wang Chen’s determined look, Tang Ming was moved by his enthusiasm and said excitedly.

If he could defeat Han Feng in front of everyone in the Han family, Brother Chen’s situation wouldn’t be so difficult. At that time, many people in Qingfeng City would likely come to watch the battle. Once that happened, Brother Chen’s label as a waste would be washed away, at least he would be stronger than Han Feng.

"Clan competition?" Hearing this, Wang Chen looked at Tang Ming with a puzzled expression, his brows slightly furrowed.

It was only early July now, and two months later would be early September. Was the clan competition really going to start then?

Seeing Wang Chen’s inquiry, Tang Ming said excitedly, "Yes, the clan competition is about to start. It’s being held earlier this year, and people from Donglin Mountain will come to select candidates!"

"People from Donglin Mountain are coming to select candidates!" Hearing this news, Wang Chen was surprised and exclaimed loudly.

On this continent, the status of major sects was no less than that of a kingdom or even an empire. Some super sects even surpassed these countries in status.

These sects recruited people every year, selecting those with potential to join the sect for cultivation. In the future, they might either stay in the sect or be assigned to friendly empires for positions!

Joining a sect was the dream of anyone, with advanced cultivation techniques, good training, and everything else being so tempting! Moreover, joining a major sect would elevate one’s status, and even bring benefits to one’s family, as seen in the case of the Lin family in Qingfeng City.

Because of this, the selection competition every year was particularly intense.

Donglin Mountain was the largest sect within the Tianfeng Kingdom. If they came to watch, it meant that if one performed well, there would be a chance to join them!

"Donglin Mountain?" Thinking about this, a determined look flashed in Wang Chen’s eyes, and his hand unconsciously clenched tightly.

The rest of the time was spent in silence, with Wang Chen frowning slightly, seemingly deep in thought. In a moment, the two had already arrived in Qingfeng City.

Qingfeng City, it had to be said, was a bustling trade city located at a key transportation point in the Tianfeng Kingdom. It was sufficiently prosperous, with merchants coming and going on both sides of the streets, and all kinds of small stalls and shops available.

The calls of vendors formed a continuous sound, and the main streets were filled with a steady stream of pedestrians, presenting a scene of prosperity and vitality.

However, at this moment, Wang Chen had no mood to appreciate all this. He rushed to the pharmacy, took out all his money, and finally bought what he needed!

To his surprise, Tang Ming’s purpose for this trip was also to buy the century-old white medicine. It seemed that Han Yuxuan was also making intensive preparations for this competition, which made Wang Chen even more serious. It seemed that this information was correct.

"Brother Chen, you... you want to participate in this clan competition?" Seeing Wang Chen’s appearance, Tang Ming asked with some concern.

Since hearing about the clan competition, Wang Chen’s behavior on the way had been clear to him, and he could naturally guess his thoughts.

Dealing with Han Feng was one thing, but the clan competition was different. Han Feng was not even qualified to participate in the clan competition; even if he went, it would be in vain. The clan competition would gather all the elite members of the Han family. Could Wang Chen really handle it?

"Uh-huh!" Wang Chen answered with a firm tone.

"But..." Tang Ming was a bit anxious, as if he wanted to say something more...

"Let’s go, we’re going back!" Interrupting him, Wang Chen took Tang Ming back to the Han residence without giving him a chance to speak.

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Returning to the cold and quiet small room alone, Wang Chen frowned slightly.

The sect selection was a huge opportunity for him. Hadn’t he always hoped to join a sect for cultivation since he was young? His older brother was probably cultivating in the Li Huo Sect in the Da Li Empire. If he could join a sect, he could avoid many detours, and the revival of his family would be just around the corner.

"What? Kid, are you tempted?" As Wang Chen was deep in thought, Ling Zhan’s voice came again.

"Of course, joining a sect! This is a great opportunity!"

"Do you have the confidence to be selected? Don’t forget your current strength." Ling Zhan said coldly with a snort.

Hearing this, Wang Chen was stunned! Yes, how could he have overlooked this point.

How many people in Qingfeng City could be selected? With his current strength, it seemed there was no hope at all. Thinking about this, he frowned tightly.

"There are still nearly two months left. From today on, I will start training. As long as there’s a glimmer of hope, I won’t give up!" Thinking about the clan competition, Wang Chen said firmly.

"Uh-huh. Two months, huh?" Hearing Wang Chen’s words, Ling Zhan pondered for a moment, "It’s not impossible! It just happens to coincide with that kid’s challenge, so you need to work hard!"

"Really?" Hearing Ling Zhan’s words, Wang Chen asked excitedly.

"There is a chance, but you will need special training. Whether you can endure it depends on you!" Ling Zhan looked deeply at Wang Chen and said in a deep voice.

Thinking about that special training, his heart couldn’t help but skip a beat. That old man seemed to have used such methods on him before. Now, he had to let his disciple experience it properly, or how could he live up to his past vow?

At this moment, Wang Chen was immersed in excitement and anticipation, completely unaware of the cunning smile on Ling Zhan’s face!

"No matter how hard it is, I can endure it!" Looking at Ling Zhan with determination, Wang Chen said in a deep voice. At this moment, his eyes were filled with unwavering resolve.

"Good, since that’s the case, I’ll help you. I’ll prepare some medicinal powder here; without it, even with special training, you won’t have a chance!" Waving his hand, Ling Zhan said slowly.

"Right, find a suitable place for training, somewhere hidden, preferably where no one will go!" After a moment’s thought, Ling Zhan continued.

Hearing his words, Wang Chen didn’t linger, and with a heart full of anticipation, he headed out the door!

"Clan competition! I, Wang Chen, will be back!" Taking a deep breath, standing outside the door and looking in the direction of the Han family’s training ground, Wang Chen muttered to himself.

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