Chapter 49: The White Wind Ape Begs to Leave

When Ye Xuan was severely injured, the White Wind Ape's left arm was also broken, and it would take at least a month to recover.

Blood flowed from the White Wind Ape's mouth, staining its white fur red; it bared its teeth in a grin and said, "I'll let you go."

After speaking, it coughed once and looked at Xu Chen as if pleading.

As if to say, Master, I did my best; if we keep fighting, I'll lose my life.

At this moment, Xu Chen still had not received a warning from the system.

In other words, it seemed that Ye Xuan could appear now since he had not obtained the key.

Xu Chen chuckled and said, "Not bad. Get lost."

In the original text, the White Wind Ape did not die; it only left with severe injuries. He had no intention of killing it; it was unnecessary.

He turned to look at Ye Xuan and said, "Trash, you can't even defeat a White Wind Ape."

These were not the original words; they were simply what a villain like him should say at this moment.

Veins bulged on Ye Xuan's forehead; his inner rage was soaring.

Why should this White Wind Ape obey Xu Chen and instead beat him, Ye Xuan?

He could not endure it; he felt struck down invisibly.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Xu Chen, if you have the guts, let us fight."

Xu Chen sneered, "You, trash? Can you break through my body-protecting qi armor?"

Hearing this, Ye Xuan instantly felt his pain point struck again.

Although he had advanced to the late stage of the Fourth Grade and had Hao Xuan and Luo Yu, it was still not enough.

That bastard Xu Chen was too terrifying; he was already at the early stage of the Fifth Grade with Fifth Grade physical body.

And that body-protecting qi armor with its incredibly high defense; he had absolutely no chance of winning.

Damn it, damn it!

Ye Xuan took a deep breath and said, "Hmph! Even so, you won't get all the keys."

Xu Chen mocked, "Hand over the one on you first."

Ye Xuan also laughed and said, "Do you think I would carry it on me? Ridiculous."

Xu Chen said coldly, "Feng Shuang, deal with him."

Perhaps because of Bu Fengshuang's life-risking rescue just now, Xu Chen had changed how he addressed her.

After all, he could feel that Bu Fengshuang truly feared no death just now.

One must be cautious when dealing with the female lead, but he thought they might be able to become friends.

Bu Fengshuang also sensed the difference in Xu Chen's words and immediately smiled, saying, "No problem at all."

It was her first smile; instantly, everyone on Ye Xuan's side was stunned.

So, so beautiful.

It turned out that this unsmiling, terrifyingly calm Bu Fengshuang could have such a smile that could topple nations.

Even if the Palace Master came here, she probably could not compare.

"Voom!"

As she spoke, the array that originally possessed Fifth Grade defense was instantly rearranged by her.

The next second, while retaining its defensive properties, it also began to radiate killing intent.

Countless spiritual energy coalesced, transforming into blades of light and sword shadows that circled around Ye Xuan.

Yes, only around Ye Xuan; the other disciples of the Academy had no such threat surrounding them.

"In an instant, on top of the Grade Five Defense Array, a Grade Five Attack Array was added."

"This Bu Fengshuang is truly absurd to the extreme."

Ye Xuan's mouth corner twitched wildly.

He was only now beginning to realize why his Master feared Bu Fengshuang so much.

Because this woman's skill in array formation was truly terrifying.

The Spirit Venerable's face grew grave as he said, "I told you, Bu Fengshuang is extremely powerful; her talent for arrays is so monstrous it is rare in the world."

Normally, an array master takes about an hour to set up a single array.

Yet Bu Fengshuang needs only a few breaths; the gap between them is like a chasm.

Seeing this, Xu Chen nodded: "Her technique and speed in setting up arrays are decent."

He could actually do such a thing himself.

It's just that he was too lazy to learn alchemy or array formation.

In his past life as an Immortal Emperor, he knew clearly that the peak of martial arts could crush everything.

What array masters, what alchemists? Before the strongest Immortal Emperor, they were all trash.

The calm Bu Fengshuang, hearing Xu Chen's words, immediately blushed and said, "R-really?"

Her personality was naturally aloof and quiet; in her past life, Xu Chen had guided her for a long time before she finally awakened.

Now, with Xu Chen praising her again, she felt as if she had received a peerless treasure, instantly filled with joy.

Xu Chen was stunned: "Really, it is indeed decent."

Bu Fengshuang became shy, her jade hand clutching the corner of her robe: "I... I heard you say that, and I felt shy and excited."

Xu Chen looked pained; don't, don't be shy, I prefer you indifferent.

The people around seeing this scene were completely dumbfounded.

Wow, miss, you are a goddess!

You are the strongest female student of the Jixia Academy, the strongest new array master, the girl with the highest intelligence!

You are calm, you are detached, you are elegant, you are composed.

So why does a single compliment from Xu Chen make you shy?

This is even more absurd than Xu Chen crushing the White Wind Ape.

Ye Xuan watched with intense jealousy, once again feeling that sensation of loss.

Damn it, why do all the goddesses only treat Xu Chen well? Damn it!

Xu Chen, you bastard, every time I see you, you beat me; if I don't get revenge, I'll never rest in peace!!!

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When Bu Fengshuang revealed a shy demeanor, the other heroines around her gritted their teeth in silent fury.

Damn, they knew that given Bu Fengshuang's personality, this shy act was definitely not faked.

Yet the more Bu Fengshuang displayed such a demeanor, the more it proved just how much she liked Xu Chen.

After all, it was just one sentence from Xu Chen that made her so excited.

If Xu Chen said he liked her, wouldn't she faint on the spot?

Chi Lian sneered, "Hmph! Little bitch, so good at posing seductively."

She pondered silently whether she could do the same in the future.

Bu Fengshuang was now the representative of intelligence in their eyes; her every word and action greatly influenced them.

Huo Ling'er and Li Ruoling also muttered in admiration; since Bu Fengshuang was so smart, there must be a reason for doing this.

Emmm, to win Xu Chen's favor, they felt they could learn from her.

Even Luo Shen and Shangguan Luoyun, observing from the shadows, looked utterly bewildered.

Should they follow the trend? Perhaps Xu Chen would truly like such a girlish gesture.

At that moment, Bu Fengshuang smiled sweetly, "Chen, I'll handle Ye Xuan for you first."

After speaking, she turned elegantly, and the smile on her face vanished instantly.

What replaced it was boundless coldness.

"Ye Xuan, you have one last chance to choose."

Bu Fengshuang said expressionlessly.

Ye Xuan was stunned.

You show shyness and a smile to Xu Chen, yet turn instantly ice-cold toward him?

Damn, speechless!

You've only known Xu Chen for a few days; this is too outrageous.

Finally, facing the endless swordlight and blade flashes, Ye Xuan gritted his teeth and said, "I surrender. Here is the key."

After speaking, Ye Xuan tossed the key, dropping it onto the ground.

Bu Fengshuang caught it, confirmed it was fine, and then stored it in her bosom.

Seeing this, Xu Chen pondered that Bu Fengshuang probably intended for him to become the Young Palace Master.

Since it wasn't a plot change he made, nothing should go wrong.

"Voom!"

Soon, Bu Fengshuang dispelled the formation.

After all, under the gaze of everyone, killing was naturally not allowed.

Seeing this, Ye Xuan rejoiced wildly and, with the Spirit Venerable's help, fled immediately.

He planned to enter the inner area again, strengthen his power, and then return to seize the token.

After all, the assessment period still had a full three days remaining.

Whoever emerges with the token after three days will be the Young Palace Master.

Having decided, he broke free from the crowd and rushed straight toward the inner area.

Regarding Ye Xuan's escape, Xu Chen had no intention of pursuing him.

Instead, after this incident, he suddenly realized he should cultivate a movement technique.

Previously, he had focused on martial arts and the physical body, neglecting this aspect.

He sifted through options in his mind for a long time, finally selecting a Earth-Rank movement martial art: "Shrinking the Earth to Inches"!

At his Fifth-Rank realm, once successfully cultivated, he could cover a hundred meters in a single step.

Having decided, he was not in a hurry and began cultivating right there nearby.

He circulated spiritual energy, guiding it through his meridians to familiarize himself with the breathing method of the technique.

In less than two hours, Xu Chen had completely mastered "Shrinking the Earth to Inches" and could use it proficiently.

Next, Xu Chen did not stop but continued cultivating.

After three days, his realm had not changed, but he had vaguely touched the threshold of the Mid-Fifth-Rank.

"This 'Immortal Undying Art' is indeed excellent; in just three days, my realm has already shifted."

Xu Chen chuckled inwardly.

After speaking, Xu Chen stretched, stood up, and felt quite comfortable.

"Whoosh!"

At that very moment, Xu Chen sensed a black shadow, carrying a violent momentum, rushing straight toward him.

He frowned; naturally, he would not use his hands to catch an unknown object.

"Boom!"

He sneered, and his body erupted with the aura of a Peak Early-Fifth-Rank, on the verge of advancing to Mid-Fifth-Rank.

In an instant, this aura surged like a towering wave toward the direction from which the shadow came.

In a mere moment, that shadow was shaken down by his momentum.

Upon closer inspection, it was an arrowhead carrying poison gas.

"Xu Chen, you are about to advance to Mid-Fifth-Rank."