Chapter 45

The Female Emperor said with a solemn expression.

She remembered her past life: her position as Female Emperor had been threatened, and it was Ye Xuan who helped her consolidate the throne.

After all, she was also the female lead; theoretically, she was playing the role of someone who loved Ye Xuan.

Who would have thought that in Ye Xuan's heart, she was merely a tool for providing resources.

Later, when she encountered villains and nearly died, Ye Xuan resolutely fled.

At the critical moment, it was Xu Chen who acted, pulling her back from the gates of death.

Her exquisitely beautiful face lifted slightly: "Chen, the Xuegong Competition is imminent. In this life, I, the Emperor, shall protect you."

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At this moment, sharing the same thoughts as the Female Emperor were two Princesses and several Princes.

The two were both the Female Emperor's younger sisters: Princess Yun Yao and Princess Feng Yang.

As for those Princes, after hearing of this matter, their eyes blazed with light.

This Jixia Xuegong, located within the Tianzun Dynasty, had actually produced two such heaven-defying geniuses.

Upon entering, they were at the Third Grade realm; yet in just one month, they had already reached the Fourth Grade.

With such talent, they must be wooed.

"Those who come from Jixia Xuegong are mostly here to serve the Tianzun Dynasty."

"Now I must hurry over and take these two in; I cannot let others snatch them first."

Hearing this, the many Princes and Princesses secretly prepared gifts.

They only waited for ten days to personally rush to Jixia Xuegong and invite the two to join the royal family after graduation.

At this moment, Xu Chen, to avoid being disturbed by the many female leads, returned and immediately began cultivating.

"I must say, as the protagonist, Ye Xuan's alchemy skills are truly impeccable."

Xu Chen took out the Lingyou Pill, examined it carefully, and said.

This Pill had not a single flaw; it was of supreme quality.

If swallowed, one could immediately enter the Empty Spirit Realm, with cultivation efficiency suddenly increasing.

The duration it could sustain was approximately one day.

"Disciple, do you have any martial arts to cultivate?"

Just then, Handi arrived again and asked Xu Chen.

Seeing that Xu Chen had already advanced to a Five-Grade Physical Body, he also nodded silently.

This young man was indeed born to refine the body.

Xu Chen shook his head and played along: "No."

In his memories, he had countless ones.

But now, he was playing the role of a new student.

At present, he should know no martial arts at all.

Handi smiled: "Here, two martial arts books, plus several Fourth Grade Spirit Body Pills and one Fifth Grade Profound Body Pill."

"They are all used for tempering the physical body; these two martial arts are also body-refining techniques."

"Read them yourself first; ask me if you don't understand."

Having finished speaking, Handi handed the martial arts books to Xu Chen and then walked away directly.

This manner was clearly one of complete trust that Xu Chen could succeed.

Xu Chen began to examine: all martial arts in the world are divided into four grades—Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow—each with Low, Middle, and High levels.

Above the Heaven Grade is the Saint Grade; above the Saint Grade is the Emperor Tier.

The first one is named "Hanshan Fist," a Profound Grade Middle-Level martial art, created by Handi himself.

When this fist technique is practiced to the extreme, it can shake mountains and shatter them with a single punch.

The other is "Duanshen Leg," a Profound Grade High-Level martial art created by others.

This leg technique is swift as lightning and moves like thunder, possessing both speed and power simultaneously.

But like the Seven Injuries Fist, its drawback is that part of the power will harm oneself.

To avoid being injured, one must strengthen the physical body; only a Fourth Grade Physical Body can cultivate it.

If one reaches Fifth Grade or above, one can freely unleash power without suffering backlash from the martial art.

"I remember that during the Competition, Ye Xuan will have Earth Grade martial arts."

"Although I cannot defeat him, the plot must still be followed; I must practice what needs to be practiced."

Xu Chen said lightly.

Having thought this, Xu Chen began swallowing various Pills and started practicing these two martial arts.

Just like that, ten days passed directly.

Within these ten days, Xu Chen completely absorbed the medicinal power of the original Spirit Medicine and broke through to the Fourth Grade Late Stage.

And both "Hanshan Fist" and "Duanshen Leg" were thoroughly mastered by Xu Chen.

He had become so proficient that it was as if the knowledge was etched into his mind.

"Boom!"

Xu Chen punched out, and the ground shattered, cracking inch by inch like a spiderweb.

Then he swept out a whip kick; in an instant, ninety-nine whip kicks were delivered, the sounds unceasing.

"Not bad; today is the day of the competition."

He twisted his neck, and a crackling sound came from within.

After loosening his muscles and bones and taking a bath, Xu Chen headed straight for the Yanwuchang.

Since the competition was held by the various academies, the zones were divided by academy.

Xu Chen arrived at the Body Dao Xuegong and casually found a spot to sit.

"Today, there will absolutely be no accidents."

Xu Chen was utterly confident.

His physical body should be at Fourth Grade Late Stage strength.

Now Ye Xuan should have also reached the Fourth Grade Mid Stage realm; combined with Earth Grade martial arts, defeating him would be no problem.

He looked up and suddenly saw the Palace Master Shangguan Luoyun and the Tianzun Dynasty Empress Luo Shen.

He even saw the Empress's two younger sisters, Princess Yun Yao and Princess Feng Yang, as well as the Tianzun Dynasty Prince.

Yet what was slightly eerie at this moment was that Empress Luo Shen and the two Palace Masters, Yun Yao and Feng Yang, were all looking at him.

Their lips slowly curled upward, and there was even a hint of joy in their eyes.

Xu Chen wore a pained expression; these gazes were so familiar.

They all looked exactly like the heroines' gazes after the collapse!

Immediately after, he stared in confusion as Yun Yao and Feng Yang flew toward him.

His mouth hung slightly open. "Don't come over!"

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PS: Eight chapters!!! Begging for all kinds of data!!! I was thinking about the plot today, so I wrote slowly, got stuck, and wasn't satisfied with the plot I came up with, so I'm rethinking it!!! If I can't update today, it will be posted tomorrow; there will be no shortage!