Chapter 44

In an instant, Ye Xuan felt as if a knife had stabbed his heart, and he immediately pressed his hand hard against it.

The heart-wrenching sensation, like a towering wave, surged toward him wildly once more.

He felt that if he stayed here any longer, he would likely be angered to death.

However, before leaving, he must crush Xu Chen once.

That's right, it was martial arts strength.

Therefore, he sneered, "With smooth words and a flattering face, is your realm higher than mine?

It is no longer a month ago, Xu Chen."

Everyone present believed that his current realm was the strongest among the new students of Jixia Academy.

After all, a Fourth Grade Early Stage at sixteen years old, there must be only one such person in the entire Jixia Academy.

Shan Qianqian immediately stepped out to stop them, saying, "What are you comparing? Is it useful to be so competitive every day?"

Xu Chen smiled, "No, those who enter the Xuegong should be competitive."

Shan Qianqian, ashamed and annoyed, stamped her jade foot and said, "Brother Chen, I am helping you."

Xu Chen said calmly, "Test it then; I am here to collect my reward today as well."

Shan Qianqian sighed helplessly, "Alright."

She dared not anger Xu Chen, so she brought the Testing Stone in front of him.

Xu Chen wasted no words, circulated the Spiritual Qi throughout his body, and poured it into the Testing Stone.

The next second, Xu Chen's cultivation realm appeared on the Testing Stone: Fourth Grade Mid Stage.

This was a strikingly large golden character that instantly flashed into everyone's eyes, leaving them stunned on the spot.

"Damn, it's Fourth Grade Mid Stage, this one is even more monstrous!"

"In the end, Xu Chen still comes out on top, too awesome."

"Ridiculous, so ridiculous, this promotion speed is truly terrifying."

Thousands of people present shouted in surprise, their jaws dropped.

Seeing this scene, Ye Xuan's face was full of disbelief.

He had actually been defeated again!

How is this possible? How could Xu Chen's improvement speed be so fast?

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At this moment, many who had previously looked at Ye Xuan with reverence and respect.

Instead turned to look at Xu Chen, their faces full of admiration.

Especially the women, who had already fallen for Xu Chen's handsome face.

Now that Xu Chen's strength was so heaven-defying, how could they not be shocked?

Even Tianhuo sighed, "Xu Chen, oh Xu Chen, no wonder the Palace Master wants to take you as a disciple; you are indeed very strong."

Xu Chen nodded, "Average, just one small realm higher than Ye Xuan, still need to work hard."

Ye Xuan's face turned even darker; this bastard.

Tianhuo smiled, "However, Ye Xuan practices Dan-Wu Dual Cultivation, a Fourth Grade Alchemist, with strength at Fourth Grade Early Stage, actually stronger than you."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan's confidence surged again; you Xu Chen are inferior to me in this aspect.

Everyone also nodded silently; indeed, if judged comprehensively, Ye Xuan was still more outstanding.

Even Shan Qianqian wanted to say something but couldn't.

Xu Chen agreed internally but still acted like a villain on the surface, "Just an Alchemist; if I wanted to, I could become one too."

Ye Xuan sneered, "Who can't talk big? You are quite good at bragging."

Xu Chen shrugged, "It's just that being an Alchemist would waste a lot of my time; I simply disdain it."

He had memories of ninety-nine lifetimes; there were countless ways to find Pills.

For example, the Shan Qianqian beside him, a future Ninth-Grade Alchemist, a existence even more powerful than the protagonist.

If he used her as a tool, Pills could truly come in huge quantities.

So in this life, in his view, obtaining Pills through being an Alchemist was the most troublesome and also the stupidest method.

Tianhuo thought Xu Chen was joking and didn't take it seriously, "Good lad, truly worthy of being Handi's disciple.

Xuan'er, after collecting your two rewards, leave; you should cultivate."

Ye Xuan nodded; there were only ten days until the new student grand competition of the various academies; he must work hard.

Isn't it just Fourth Grade Mid Stage? He could do it too.

Having thought this, he went forward to collect his rewards and returned with Tianhuo.

After Xu Chen collected the Fourth-grade Pill, he was almost entangled by Shan Qianqian.

Fortunately, there were many people here, and she was too busy; Xu Chen slipped away.

However, the matter between Xu Chen and Ye Xuan instantly spread like a hurricane throughout the entire Jixia Academy.

Upon hearing this, Palace Master Shangguan Luoyun immediately wanted to summon Xu Chen.

Xu Chen refused Shangguan Luoyun on the spot, citing seclusion for cultivation.

Enraged, Shangguan Luoyun gritted her silver teeth, secretly thinking that the next time she saw Xu Chen, she must beat him up.

Stinky man, you are doomed!

When Xu Chen entered seclusion again, as Xu Chen predicted, the matter between him and Ye Xuan also spread to the Imperial Dynasty.

At this time, the Empress's many elder brothers were eyeing the throne greedily, each harboring different intentions.

Even the Empress's elder and younger sisters are each vying to recruit talent and expand their strength.

Yet the Empress stands alone, supporting this vast Tianzun Dynasty.

Inside the Empress's palace.

At this moment, the Empress lies on her side on the bed, having just finished bathing and wearing a bathrobe.

Her slightly damp hair cascades down, carrying a faint fragrance that fills the room.

Pink curtains conceal her graceful figure.

Even her long jade legs are faintly visible beneath the drapes.

Just from this single scene, one knows this Empress is a woman of breathtaking beauty and extraordinary charm.

Her beautiful eyes are closed, her jade hand resting on her forehead, as if pondering something.

"Whoosh!"

The next second, a graceful figure flashed in from outside, kneeling and clasping her hands.

"Your Majesty, the Xu Chen from Qingyang City you asked me to find has been located today."

This woman, dressed in black, spoke with an expression of deep respect.

Hearing this, the Empress suddenly opened her beautiful eyes, and two beams of golden light burst forth.

Her face turned cold, and an aura of majesty, like a surging tidal wave, immediately radiated from her body and spread outward.

The female Dark Guard in black felt this pressure and instantly broke out in a cold sweat on her forehead.

This mere pressure alone was no less than that of a Seventh Grade expert.

A voice full of majesty issued from her lips: "Speak."

The Dark Guard nodded and proceeded to report everything about Xu Chen and Ye Xuan's situation today.

Upon hearing this, the Empress narrowed her eyes slightly.

He is still Fourth Grade Mid Stage, unchanged.

That protagonist, Ye Xuan, is still practicing Dan-Wu Dual Cultivation, at Fourth Grade Early Stage.

Ye Xuan is still an ant at this moment; this Emperor should not find it difficult to crush him.

I hope you, in this life, do not obstruct Xu Chen.

"Continue investigating; learn every detail about both of them."

The Empress said indifferently.

The Dark Guard hurriedly nodded, then quickly exited the Empress's room.

"In this life, I will not allow you to die; you, Xu Chen, cannot die."