Chapter 70

In the VIP seats, a few people who were close to the Jing family frowned slightly and turned their eyes to Zhao Zhen Shan, the fourth elder of the Zhao family, who had spoken.

However, as the first family of Donglin City, the Zhao family had far more supporters than the Jing family. Among these VIP seats, the number of people close to the Zhao family outnumbered those close to the Jing family.

There was also a group of people who enjoyed watching the spectacle.

When Zhao Zhen Shan, the fourth elder of the Zhao family, spoke these provocative words, everyone became excited, their eyes frequently darting between Zhao Zhen Shan and Jing Chengye.

Jing Chengye's eyes narrowed for a moment, then he smiled again.

"Jing Yan's realm is rapidly recovering. I believe it will take only a few years for him to advance to the Xiantian realm again." The anger in Jing Chengye's eyes was barely concealed.

Of course, he felt angry and believed that Zhao Zhen Shan's words were an insult to the Jing family. However, as the head of the Jing family during the family competition, he had to restrain himself.

If he really clashed intensely with Zhao Zhen Shan, it would be a laughingstock for others.

"Head of the Jing family, you seem to have great confidence in Jing Yan. However, in my opinion, the head of the Jing family should not waste too many resources on this boy. I'm not saying he can't advance to the Xiantian realm; I just think that if he advances to the Xiantian realm and falls back again, the loss to the Jing family would be significant. People say that one learns from one's mistakes. The head of the Jing family and the elders of the Jing family should weigh this carefully." Zhao Zhen Shan said in a sarcastic tone.

"Zhao Elder, you are truly concerned about our Jing family. However, I believe it's best for an outsider like you to stay out of our Jing family's affairs!" At this moment, Jing Tianying, the fourth elder of the Jing family, spoke in a low, stern voice, his eyes fixed on Zhao Zhen Shan.

"As for Jing Yan, he is one of the most outstanding disciples of our Jing family. I believe he will achieve great things in the future." Jing Tianying's gaze turned to the square below, where Jing Yan, still wearing a blue robe, was waiting for his test.

"Ha ha ha..."

Zhao Zhen Shan suddenly laughed.

"It seems the Jing family is truly in decline. Under the leadership of Head of the Jing family, the Jing family became one of the three major families in Donglin City. But now, it looks like it won't be long before the Jing family is replaced! Ha ha, a warrior at the seventh level of martial arts being one of the most outstanding disciples of the family, what more do I need to say?" Zhao Zhen Shan was here today to find fault.

After Jing Yan rewarded Zhao Dengtian in the Extreme Combat Association, the Zhao family planned to force the Jing family to hand over Jing Yan. However, Jing Chengye, the head of the Jing family, subsequently sought out the Lin family and reached an agreement with them.

If it were just that, the Zhao family wouldn't have cared. But Jing Chengye also sought out the mayor of Donglin City, who then summoned the head of the Zhao family, Zhao Dangyuan, and instructed him to handle the matter properly, as the conflict between Jing Yan and Zhao Dengtian was not Jing Yan's fault.

Although Zhao Dangyuan was extremely angry, he had to give the mayor face.

So, the matter was temporarily suppressed.

Today, during the Jing family's competition, Zhao Dangyuan sent the fourth elder, Zhao Zhen Shan, over, and his intentions were clear.

"Hmph, although Jing Yan is currently only at the seventh level, even Li Tianfu of the Extreme Combat Association is no match for him. This is enough to show Jing Yan's excellence." Jing Tianying's face darkened slightly.

"Ha ha, Jing Yan has quite a few tricks up his sleeve, even Li Tianfu fell for his schemes." Zhao Zhen Shan laughed with deep meaning.

His words clearly implied that he did not believe Jing Yan defeated Li Tianfu through his own strength.

Indeed, not just him, but many others, including some high-ranking members within the Jing family, believed there was something fishy about it.

Especially the first elder, Jing Chunyu, and others, who privately looked down on Jing Yan.

To say that a warrior at the seventh level could defeat a warrior at the eighth level was possible. But to say that a warrior at the seventh level could defeat a warrior at the ninth level was a bit ridiculous. Moreover, Li Tianfu was an outstanding warrior at the ninth level.

"Jing Yan, come here to test your realm."

At this moment, a supervisor called out Jing Yan's name in front of a testing crystal on the square.

Jing Yan, upon hearing this, stepped forward.

"Supervisor Shiyu, greetings."

Jing Yan bowed slightly to the supervisor.

Jing Shiyu, at the ninth level of martial arts, was one of the supervisors of the Jing family. Moreover, at just over thirty years old, she had a promising future to reach the Xiantian realm.

It was worth noting that among the Xiantian realm warriors of the Jing family, only one was still alive, the eighth elder, Jing Qingzhu.

Not just in the Jing family, but in other families as well, the number of female Xiantian realm warriors was also very small.

In this world, female warriors were indeed generally weaker than male warriors.

Of course, there were also very outstanding female warriors. It was said that the mayor of Lanqu County, who controlled the entire Lanqu County, was a woman.

"Um, Jing Yan, test your realm!" Jing Shiyu nodded at Jing Yan.

"Yes!" Jing Yan responded and then walked to the testing crystal.

His eyes focused slightly, and yuan qi flowed through his martial arts meridians.

"Jing Yan is testing!"

"Quick, let's see what realm Jing Yan is at now."

"Last month, his realm was the seventh level of martial arts. Now, we don't know if he has regressed or progressed."

Jing Yan's fall from the Xiantian realm to the third level of martial arts was a vivid memory for every member of the Jing family.

Therefore, many people were unsure whether Jing Yan's realm had improved or declined.

Generally, a warrior's realm does not easily regress. Unless they suffer serious injuries and their martial arts meridians are damaged, their realm and strength would not decline.

However, Jing Yan showed no signs of damaged martial arts meridians. His decline in realm was somewhat inexplicable, and even Jing Chengye and others could not find the cause.

"Eightth level! Eighth level!"

Some warriors close to Jing Yan whispered.

It had been two months since the last test. Perhaps Jing Yan had already reached the eighth level.

At this moment, on the high platform in the square, Jing Chengye and others were also paying close attention to Jing Yan's test.

They were also somewhat worried.

If Jing Yan's realm regressed again, who knows what strange words Zhao Zhen Shan would say.

"Please don't regress!" Jing Chengye couldn't help but pray silently in his heart.

This was already a matter of the family's honor. If Jing Yan could reach the eighth level, then Zhao Zhen Shan would have to shut up. If Jing Yan was at the seventh level two months ago and is now at the eighth level, such a rate of progress would make it appropriate to call him one of the most outstanding disciples of the Jing family.