Chapter 95: Thirty-Six Transformations, Where’s My Saber?
Azure Cloud Peak.
Martial Arts Plaza.
Compared to its usual tranquility, today the Martial Arts Plaza was packed with people, a gathering of heroes from all directions.
Among these people were sect leaders of smaller sects, gang leaders, chief escorts of escort agencies, heads of prestigious families, and heads of trading companies…
Most of them were prominent figures from Yun Meng and Qing Yun Prefectures.
In fact, such liveliness had been going on for several days.
What was a True Inheritance Challenge for Zhou Chen was actually a grand martial arts competition for the sect’s disciples.
Miscellaneous Duties Disciple Competition, Outer Sect Disciple Competition, Inner Sect Disciple Competition.
Starting from the Miscellaneous Duties Disciple Competition, it had reached the Inner Sect Disciple Competition today, and the most anticipated event was the top ten Inner Sect Disciples, also known as the Inner Sect’s Ten Great Disciples.
The Inner Sect’s Ten Great Disciples were all at least Body Refinement, Second Transformation. Such cultivation levels were enough to establish their own sects outside.
For example, the second-in-command of the Salt Gang, a major gang in Yun Meng Prefecture, Law Enforcement Elder Bai Gui Nong, was only an ordinary Body Refinement, Ninth Level martial artist.
Any one of the Ten Great Inner Sect Disciples could easily defeat him.
Today was supposed to be the stage for the Ten Great Inner Sect Disciples. They could challenge True Inheritance Disciples, and if they won, they would be considered half a True Inheritance Disciple.
If they won again after a year, they could replace the other party.
But because of Zhou Chen’s appearance, their challenge had to be postponed. Today was the day for Body Refinement, Ninth Level Inner Sect Disciples to challenge Zhou Chen, the newly promoted True Inheritance Disciple.
Because Zhou Chen had joined the sect recently and his cultivation level was not high, the sect had to ensure challenges were at the same realm to protect their talented disciple.
Therefore.
Those powerful Body Refinement, Ninth Level disciples were eager to try. Although they had not won the title of the Inner Sect’s Ten Great Disciples, if they defeated Zhou Chen, they would also become famous.
And they would also receive half the treatment of a True Inheritance Disciple.
Even if they lost the next year, being able to freeload for a year was a great opportunity. If they won again the next year, they could replace Zhou Chen and become True Inheritance Disciples.
“The Inner Sect Competition is over, why hasn’t Senior Brother Zhou arrived yet?”
“Could Senior Brother Zhou be scared?”
“Senior Brother Zhou would be scared? Don’t you know how powerful Senior Brother Zhou is? Every time Senior Brother Zhou goes to Celestial Fairy Restaurant, he fights ten at a time, asking for ten opponents!”
“That’s right! Senior Brother Zhou’s skills in the realm of romance are truly unmatched!”
“Let me tell you a secret, I heard that Senior Brother Zhou is exceptionally gifted and has special skills!”
“No wonder Senior Brother Zhou is so powerful!”
Countless disciples whispered and gossiped.
Although Zhou Chen was a True Inheritance Disciple, he wasn’t terrifying to the point that people wouldn’t dare to gossip behind his back.
Gossip is human nature.
Not to mention Zhou Chen, even the Sect Master and Peak Masters were gossiped about and discussed by countless disciples behind their backs.
As long as you weren’t caught in the act, who cared what you said?
In the VIP seats, the heroes from the two prefectures were also talking to each other. Opinions on Zhou Chen, this rising star, were mixed.
At the last True Inheritance Ceremony, Zhou Chen had instantly killed Bai Shi Kang with a single arrow, his Yi’s Archery skills dazzling and amazing countless people.
A year later, Zhou Chen had already advanced to Body Refinement, Ninth Level. Although it was partly due to the opportunities and treasures in the secret realm, Zhou Chen’s talent and potential were undeniable.
If Zhou Chen wasn’t so lecherous, spending all day in brothels and taverns, playing with women every day, people’s evaluation of him would definitely be several levels higher.
“Senior Brother Zhou is here!”
The crowd stirred, and everyone made way. Zhou Chen, dressed in white, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a treasured sword hanging from his waist, strode forward surrounded by six beauties, including Qin Hong Yu and Celestial Fragrance Fairy.
Not to mention anything else, just his imposing appearance alone lived up to his status as a True Inheritance Disciple of Azure Cloud.
“So many people!”
Zhou Chen arrived at the Martial Arts Plaza and at a glance, he felt that it was even livelier than the last True Inheritance Ceremony.
Actually, it was normal.
The True Inheritance Ceremony was his stage alone.
And this time, it was the stage for all the disciples of Azure Cloud Sect, the level of participation was completely different.
“Are those the Inner Sect’s Ten Great Disciples?”
Zhou Chen saw ten figures on the high platform, each with an extraordinary aura and unique characteristics.
Some had gloomy eyes, like venomous snakes.
Some were arrogant and unruly, like soaring eagles.
Some were cold and ruthless, like machines.
Some were aloof and elegant, women who were not inferior to men.
Some were as strong as oxen, like ferocious beasts from the wilderness.
Some…
When Zhou Chen looked at them, they also looked at Zhou Chen, filled with envy and jealousy.
They had put in so much effort, but they still hadn’t become True Inheritance Disciples. Zhou Chen, a young brat who only knew how to eat, drink, and be merry, indulging in beauty, was a True Inheritance Disciple from the moment he joined the sect.
Especially since Zhou Chen’s martial arts skills were not even as good as theirs.
How could they not be jealous?
Those who are not envied are mediocre.
As long as they didn’t provoke him, Zhou Chen didn’t bother with them.
As for reputation?
It was fine if it was a little worse now. As long as he had enough strength, it wouldn’t affect his interests.
He would just focus on his own development.
In the half year since returning from the Heavenly Cloud Secret Realm, Zhou Chen had been indulging in romance and pleasure every day. Others only thought that Zhou Chen was living a carefree life, but they had no idea how happy Zhou Chen truly was.
Just like ordinary people think that rich people are very happy, but they can’t even imagine the happiness of the rich.
Boss Xu’s dance troupe alone was enough to amaze people.
Wouldn’t those that hadn’t been exposed make ordinary people’s eyes pop out?
Zhou Chen was not only carefree and happy, but in the past six months, he had accumulated over four million Romance Points, and his senior sister had played a significant role in this.
Senior Sister, slurp!
Azure Cloud Sect’s other eight secret martial arts techniques: Heaven-Splitting Sword Technique, Heavenly Saber Technique, Black Dragon Spear, Great Sumeru Hammer, Wood God Art, Emperor Yu’s Axe, Coiling Dragon Staff, Great Strength Ox Demon Fist.
Zhou Chen had mastered them all.
But it had cost him over 1.2 million Romance Points.
After mastering these eight high-level martial arts techniques, Zhou Chen reached Body Refinement, Thirteenth Transformation. Because he had one Unparalleled Divine Art, he was at least comparable to Body Refinement, Twenty-Third Transformation. Li Chang Hen, the top-ranked True Inheritance Disciple of Azure Cloud Sect, had only reached Body Refinement, Fourteenth Transformation after this period of cultivation, with Zhou Chen’s full support.
Afterwards, Zhou Chen spent 2.3 million Romance Points to master twenty-three high-level martial arts techniques, including Iron Painting and Silver Hook, Wind and Snow Sword, Heart-Plucking Dragon Claw, Overlord Saber, Roaming Dragon Steps, One Finger Zen, One Yang Finger, Heart-Crushing Claw, Iron Palm, Divine Wind Leg, Mysterious Yin Finger, Golden Bell Shield, Tongzigong, and Vajra Finger.
At this point, Zhou Chen had reached Body Refinement, Thirty-Six Transformations, comparable to an ordinary Body Refinement, Forty-Six Transformations.
With the remaining 500,000 Romance Points, Zhou Chen had used them to improve his alchemy skills, and he had now become a Second Tier Alchemist.
Zhou Chen didn’t know how strong he was now. Anyway, even without considering his Immortal Path cultivation, he could easily defeat ordinary Divine Form Realm experts with his Martial Path alone.
Facing everyone’s gaze, Zhou Chen calmly walked to the front of the martial arts stage and bowed to the Sect Master and others above:
“Disciple Zhou Chen, greetings to the Sect Master and all Peak Masters.”
Qing Yu Yao sat on the high platform’s Sect Master throne, her pair of cold and beautiful deep eyes falling on Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen only seemed to have ordinary Body Refinement, Ninth Level cultivation, but with her strength and discerning eyes, she felt that Zhou Chen was not simple.
His physique and aura were extraordinary.
Zhou Chen had reached Body Refinement, Thirty-Six Transformations, mastered thirty-seven martial arts techniques including Heaven-Supporting Sword, and undergone thirty-seven body temperings. Even though Zhou Chen had cultivated the Concealing One’s Tracks supernatural ability, he still gave off an extraordinary feeling.
Just like gold will always shine.
Being too outstanding was also a worry!
Especially since Zhou Chen was lecherous and indulged in it all day long, unable to extricate himself. But he didn’t look like he had been drained at all.
She felt that there was a terrifying power hidden beneath Zhou Chen’s fair and jade-like skin.
But she didn’t probe further, everyone had secrets.
She raised her hand slightly and said indifferently:
“No need for formalities!”
“Thank you, Sect Master.”
Zhou Chen straightened up, standing calmly, his face as handsome as jade. Even facing the many experts of Azure Cloud Sect and the guests, he wasn’t the least bit timid.
“You have been in the sect for a year. According to Azure Cloud Sect’s rules, you will accept challenges from disciples of the same realm. This is to urge you on and to motivate other disciples.”
Qing Yu Yao’s voice wasn’t loud, calm and indifferent, but it clearly echoed in everyone’s ears.
Zhou Chen cupped his hands:
“Disciple understands!”
“Go ahead!”
“Yes!”
Zhou Chen turned around, tapped his toes, and landed lightly on the martial arts stage like a swimming dragon.
Instantly.
The eyes of the Body Refinement, Ninth Level Inner Sect Disciples who were qualified to challenge Zhou Chen lit up with excitement.
The heroes from all directions in the VIP seats became interested.
The Peak Masters and elders of Azure Cloud Sect on the viewing platform were curious to see if Zhou Chen could withstand this wave.
“Among the Body Refinement, Ninth Level disciples, Cao Gang has received Senior Brother Song’s true inheritance and has already mastered two styles of the Heavenly Saber Technique, his strength is not weak!”
Li Shen Tong, the Peak Master of Black Dragon Peak, looked at Li Chang Feng beside him and smiled: “Senior Brother Li, do you think your prized disciple can keep his True Inheritance position?”
“Nonsense!”
Li Chang Feng glanced sideways at Li Shen Tong,
“Zhou Chen will definitely be fine!”
Even if they lost, they wouldn’t lose their spirit.
Whether Zhou Chen could win or not, their momentum couldn’t be lost.
“Senior Brother Li is so confident, why don’t we make a bet?”
Li Shen Tong sized up Zhou Chen. Although Zhou Chen looked good, he had only advanced to Body Refinement, Ninth Level half a year ago thanks to the opportunities and treasures in the secret realm.
Even if he had cultivated diligently for half a year and had good talent, he might not be able to defeat Cao Gang.
Moreover, Zhou Chen had wasted most of his time on women in the past six months.
It would be strange if he could defeat Cao Gang.
“Let’s bet, a Fourth Tier Divine Weapon!”
Li Chang Feng wasn’t sure if Zhou Chen could win, but he definitely couldn’t back down at this time.
“Alright!”
Li Shen Tong smiled and nodded.
At this time.
On the stage, Cao Gang couldn’t wait to jump up, stood in front of Zhou Chen, and bowed:
“Cao Gang of Heavenly Saber Peak, please advise, Senior Brother Zhou!”
Zhou Chen looked at Cao Gang. He was dressed in black, holding a treasured saber that resembled a Embroidered Spring Knife, his face solemn, his sharp edge fully revealed.
“Junior Brother Cao, please!”
Zhou Chen smiled and nodded slightly.
“Senior Brother Zhou, be careful!”
Cao Gang’s entire body erupted with saber intent, saber light appearing on the blade. He exerted force with his feet, the hard green oak stone shattering as he leaped up.
“Heavenly Saber, First Style!”
Dozens of Zhang of saber Qi burst forth, slashing down at Zhou Chen. The cold and merciless Heavenly Saber intent filled the entire space, even the powerful figures in the VIP seats sighed inwardly.
Any disciple of Azure Cloud Sect, taken outside, was a prodigy, easily capable of defeating opponents of higher realms.
Zhou Chen didn’t draw his sword, as if frozen by the saber intent, he didn’t move.
Whoosh!
Zhou Chen was split in two, a saber mark two feet deep and ten Zhang long appearing on the ground.
“It’s an afterimage!”
Cao Gang was startled. He didn’t expect Zhou Chen to be so fast.
Without holding back at all.
He used his newly learned ultimate move.
“Heavenly Saber, Second Style!”
Cao Gang’s long saber drew a heavy arc, slashing again at Zhou Chen who had flashed to the side.
Zhou Chen reached out and snatched Cao Gang’s saber, while Cao Gang hadn’t even reacted yet, and was still making the motion of slashing down.
Whoosh!
Cao Gang landed, looking at his empty hands, thinking about how he had swung his saber and missed. His face flushed red:
“Where’s my saber?”