Chapter 22

Xu Chen wandered around for a while and found that the spiritual herbs were basically gone.

He was about to return when he suddenly remembered something.

"In my past life, after Ye Xuan beat me up, he found a cave and obtained extraordinary martial arts."

"One of them was a technique to grow wings on one's back, usable before the Fifth-Rank Sword-Flight stage."

"The second was some dual-cultivation method; the original author included it just for the convenience of the protagonist and the heroine, but the whole book was pure water, so it was never actually used."

"The third was that there were many precious spiritual herbs inside, including a Fifth-Rank spiritual herb: the Dragon Saliva Divine Flower."

"This Dragon Saliva Divine Flower was quite extraordinary; it could temper one's soul and spiritual sense. In my past life, Ye Xuan used it to greatly increase them."

"Alas, what a pity. I cannot steal the protagonist's opportunity, or I would have to reincarnate again."

Xu Chen sighed.

However, he thought that after completing the plot, he would attain immortality and possess vast wealth.

To hell with the Dragon Saliva Divine Flower!

They are all virtual things!

Not worth mentioning!

Xu Chen quickly returned and saw Yang Gao and the others.

Li Ruoling and Chi Lian had already returned, looking at Xu Chen with smiles on their faces.

Especially Li Ruoling, whose eyes were full of tenderness and doting affection.

Xu Chen shivered; this woman's acting was too good, and he almost believed it.

"I have finished my tasks. What about you?"

Xu Chen spoke first.

Chi Lian laughed softly, "They still have a long way to go; only you, young man, are a bit impressive."

Xu Chen nodded, "Then shall we continue? There is no time limit anyway."

The task trial in the past life also took several days.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and under Chi Lian's lead, they headed straight for various parts of the forest.

"Huh, the smell of blood is very strong; it seems the demonic beasts nearby have all been hunted down."

After a long time, when everyone could not find any demonic beasts, they were suddenly stunned.

Xu Chen frowned; this was not the original plot.

Another error has appeared.

But why?

Who is so bored that they want to hunt down a large number of demonic beasts?

He stopped to examine the wounds on the beasts and found they were sword marks.

Every sword mark was sharp and fierce; these Second-Rank and Third-Rank demonic beasts were almost killed with a single strike.

"This sword qi is the Haixuan Emperor Cloud Sword, created by the Wu Di, divided into nine layers."

"This sword requires massive slaughter to forge; judging by the aura, this person has already cultivated the first layer."

"And in the past life, among the scholars of the Jixia Academy, only one person knew this sword technique."

Xu Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and thought to himself.

That's right, the protagonist, Ye Xuan.

He guessed that the protagonist Ye Xuan must have consumed heavenly treasures and then used demonic beasts to practice his sword, resulting in this situation.

"If so, Ye Xuan's combat power will skyrocket significantly; no wonder he is the protagonist."

Xu Chen secretly felt relieved; it seems the plot cannot deviate.

As long as they wait one or two days in the Star Cloud Forest, Ye Xuan will be able to greatly increase his strength.

At that time, won't the plot of defeating him still proceed perfectly?

Chi Lian and Li Ruoling also saw it, and their dark eyebrows immediately furrowed tightly.

It is Ye Xuan's sword qi; the protagonist's luck has begun to take effect.

Ye Xuan cultivates both alchemy and martial arts; his alchemy is strong, and his martial arts are also strong.

If he uses the Haixuan Emperor Cloud Sword, won't Xu Chen be in trouble?

Thinking this, the two women looked at Xu Chen with worried expressions.

No, they absolutely would not allow Ye Xuan to harm Xu Chen.

If Ye Xuan dares to make a move, they will kill him.

Another three days passed in a flash.

After a rather difficult search, the target demonic beasts were gradually found.

Everyone in Qingyang City had completed their tasks.

"Good, the time is about right; we can assemble all the new students now."

Chi Lian said with satisfaction.

She was about to release a signal to gather the academy disciples.

Unexpectedly, a wave of blood-fiendish qi suddenly surged toward them from the side like a mad tide.

Everyone was secretly shocked by such terrifying fiendish qi, which was also contained within sword qi.

In an instant, they turned back to look and found that the one releasing the fiendish qi was none other than Ye Xuan.

At this moment, Ye Xuan's eyes were bloodshot, and the corners of his mouth curled up, "Xu Chen, I have found you."

They discovered that at this moment, Ye Xuan had already reached the late stage of the Third-Rank realm.

Xu Chen blinked; so this is the protagonist?

Leveling up is utterly unreasonable!

Very well, come then, and crush him mercilessly.

PS: I beg for data!!! Especially evaluation votes, there are far too few!!!!

Xu Chen looked at the protagonist radiating murderous intent, feeling not the slightest panic, but rather a hint of delight.

This round is secure!

He mimicked a villain's tone, playing with words: "Ye Xuan, what, your hand is healed, and you think you're back in business?"

Ye Xuan's face darkened: "Last time was an accident; this time, there will be no accidents."

In just three days, he had not only mastered the first layer of the Haoxuan Emperor Cloud Sword but also elevated his realm to the late stage of the Third Grade.

Most importantly, his master had also recovered.

Today, no one could stop him from beating Xu Chen to a pulp; that was his word.

Xu Chen sneered: "I'm afraid you're still as useless as ever. Trash should know to bury itself and not come out to make a fool of itself."

Ye Xuan's rage surged: "You seek death."

Xu Chen looked relaxed, shrugging as he said: "Is that so? I hope you don't cry too hard when you kneel and admit defeat."

Xu Chen felt he was playing the villain quite well; it deserved a perfect score.

Beside them, Li Ruoling and Chi Lian wore expressions of worry: "Chen, don't brag."

In your past life, you bragged like this and got crushed by Ye Xuan.

That miserable sight was something they were unwilling to recall.

Ye Xuan took a deep breath: "Do you dare to fight a one-on-one duel?"

Xu Chen replied calmly: "Why wouldn't I dare? I'm just afraid you're a coward."

Ye Xuan sneered: "Very well, bring out your weapon."

Chi Lian, unable to bear it any longer, snapped: "Silence! Fighting under my very nose? Have you grown so bold?"

"Ye Xuan, if you dare provoke a fellow disciple again, I will cripple you on the spot."

Chi Lian, abandoning her usual coquettishness, spoke with a face full of coldness.

Li Ruoling also spoke coldly: "Ye Xuan, your corrupt morals are bad enough, but to even think of harming a fellow disciple, what are your intentions?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan ground his teeth until they creaked.

He never expected that in Li Ruoling's eyes, he had already become such a person.

He was unwilling; he was truly unwilling.