Chapter 692: Troubles Arriving (1/2)

Chapter 692: Troubles Arriving

There were no weaklings among Xiao Chen’s opponents. Be they the five faction leaders, or Gui Wu and Situ Gang, they had proven themselves with their strength.

As of now, everyone knew of Xiao Chen. When they heard that an expert from the Full Moon Pavilion came to challenge him, it immediately piqued their interest.

Back in the courtyard, Xiao Chen put on his clothes and slowly repeated Qiu Yi’s name to himself several times. Only then did he remember who this person was and the conflicts they had that led to this challenge.

“Issuing a challenge is fine, but why the need to say so many pompous words? How dull.”

Xiao Chen shook his head slightly with some disdain. He now understood why he did not bother remembering this person. With such pretentious and pompous nonsense and all the feigned righteousness, it would be strange if he wanted to remember Qiu Yi.

Ripples spread on the lake nearby.

Two figures flashed as they moved quickly. They were Yue Chenxi and Gong Yangyu, who had heard the news. After a few breaths, the two landed beside Xiao Chen.

“Senior Brother Xiao Chen, it seems like trouble has come for you,” Yue Chenxi said somewhat mischievously as she smiled gently. She was not very anxious.

Xiao Chen shrugged his shoulder and said, “It’s not really trouble.”

Smiling, Gong Yangyu retorted, “That is not trouble? Despicable and shameless; forgets his friends and plots against his comrades; head-shrinking tortoise—these are all rather big accusations.”

Xiao Chen smiled helplessly and said, “The two of you don’t believe this nonsense, right?”

Yue Chenxi burst out in laughter before asking earnestly, “Jokes aside, Xiao Chen, how confident are you?”

Gong Yangyu also said gravely, “In the eighteen southern provinces, the Full Moon Pavilion is no weaker than the Supreme Sky Sect in both resources and strength. Since he dares to come and challenge you in such a grand fas.h.i.+on, he must have a trump card. Otherwise, he would be very embarra.s.sed if he loses.”

“I’m totally confident,” Xiao Chen said calmly and positively.

Yue Chenxi and Gong Yangyu exchanged glances and relaxed. They knew that Xiao Chen would never boast. If he said he was totally confident, then he was totally confident.

Just as the three prepared to head for Giant Sword Peak, a blue-robed old man descended from the sky. Hovering in the air, he asked the three, “Who is Xiao Chen?”

The insignia of a Supreme Sky Sect inner sect elder was embroidered on the old man’s sleeves. He had a deep cultivation, just slightly weaker than Shui Lingling’s. Clearly, he did not have a low position.

Xiao Chen took a step forward and said, “I am.”

The blue-robed old man gauged Xiao Chen and revealed an astonished gaze. He discovered that even with his cultivation, he actually could not completely discern Xiao Chen’s strength.

The old man withdrew his gaze and said, “After the combat bell rings, the person called out has to answer the call. This is a rule common to all the big sects of the Tianwu Domain. I hope you will do your best. Do not lose and embarra.s.s our Supreme Sky Sect.”

“Definitely.”

Following the old man, the three flew to Giant Sword Peak. Only three kilometers tall, Giant Sword Peak did not stand out among the myriad of mountains around Supreme Sky City.

However, there was a peak grade arena and a resilient combat bell constructed on its summit, which was where it differed from the other mountains.

Someone strong had used extraordinary force to shave off the top of this mountain and form a smooth platform. The structures at the summit were extremely simple.

A wooden frame stood at the center. This hundred-meter-tall wooden frame supported an ancient and grand bell. Not far off was an arena built with Frost Mountain Stones.

Aside from a strong and sharp wind, this simple platform held only rustling battle intent.

“He’s coming! Xiao Chen is coming!”

When the various disciples already gathered around the arena saw the group of people flying over, their eyes lit up and became more alert.

Qiu Yi stood below the arena and revealed a cold smile as he looked at Xiao Chen in the air. His eyes gleamed with hate.

Around Qiu Yi were the sect disciples that had worked together the previous time to kill Lone Wolf. All of them had come over, and their eyes were full of hate as well.

This was especially so for the Thousand Mystery Sect’s Zhuo Ping. Back then, when she sneak-attacked Xiao Chen, Xiao Chen had broken her nose. Even after she recovered from her injuries, it could not be restored to its original state.

Now, Zhuo Ping’s nose sat crooked on her face, marring the beauty of her formerly pretty face.

Seeing that the fight was about to begin, someone from the group behind Qiu Yi said, “Big Brother Qiu, whether we can get our revenge or not will depend on you.”

Qiu Yi grasped his scabbard tightly with his right hand and revealed a confident smile. He said, “Rest a.s.sured. I already broke through the bottleneck of Medial Grade Martial Monarch and advanced to Superior Grade Martial Monarch. Previously, that brat was able to bully me because I ran out of Quintessence.

“This time, not only will I beat him until he kneels and begs for mercy, but I will also tear down all his reputation. He will never be able to raise his head again, ever.”

“Xiu!”

The blue-robed old man led Xiao Chen and the other two to land firmly on the opposite end of the arena. Then, he went below the arena to serve as the referee of this duel.

“Swords and sabers do not have eyes. Full Moon Pavilion’s Qiu Yi, once you rang the combat bell, it was equal to you signing a life-or-death contract. You understand this, right?”

“Naturally, I understand. It means that even if I kill this person, the Supreme Sky Sect will not pursue me to take responsibility.”

Qiu Yi pushed off the ground and flew gracefully into the arena. He held his sword to his chest with his two hands and looked at Xiao Chen. Smiling, he said, “Indeed, even after so long, you have only just broken through to Medial Grade Martial Monarch.”

Xiao Chen did not bother arguing with him. He leaped up and landed on the arena.

“Xiao Chen, back then, I saw that your cultivation was low, so I invited you to kill Lone Wolf together with us out of the kindness of my heart. However, you selfishly hid and preserved your strength.