Chapter 49: Ye Xuan Strengthens His Dao Heart

Ye Xuan simply could not believe what he was seeing was real.

First, he had been blessed with a special Flame; second, he had surged to Fourth Grade Mid Stage in a short time.

Third, he possessed an Earth-Grade Martial Skill—his aura was overwhelming, his sword shadows countless, impossible to block for a Five-Grade Physical Body.

Yet he had never imagined that Xu Chen had truly forged a Five-Grade Physical Body.

This bastard now stood like a mountain, crushing him under its weight.

Leaving him unable to breathe, struggling even to draw air.

Worse still, it was like a demon of the heart, constantly ravaging his mind.

He felt he was about to break.

At that moment, the Ling Zunzhe barked: "How can a true powerhouse abandon hope after a setback?"

Ye Xuan's face twisted in bitterness: "But I've tried so hard—and still lost."

The Ling Zunzhe sneered: "Every Martial Emperor who reached that realm did not rely solely on talent."

They relied more on effort, on near-frenzied training, day and night without pause.

If you think the ceiling of the Martial Path is only talent, you are wrong."

Ye Xuan gritted his teeth: "Really?"

The Ling Zunzhe spoke calmly: "The suffering I endured was greater than yours—my parents both died, my meridians were shattered. Do you understand?"

Ye Xuan's heart trembled—he had never realized how arduous his master's path had been.

He had thought too little; he had always believed that effort and talent were enough for cultivation.

He had not realized that one also needed resilience, perseverance, and the strength to endure all suffering in the world.

Those who quit halfway are unworthy of the throne.

Thinking of this, Ye Xuan's eyes reignited with hope and light.

How could a Martial Artist so easily give up?

He would surely strive to defeat Xu Chen.

With that, Ye Xuan took a deep breath and looked at Xu Chen: "I lost—but only for now."

Xu Chen stood beside him, stunned—just moments ago his face had been twisted in rage, now it was calm?

Clearly, the protagonist remains the protagonist—blessed with heaven-defying fortune, his fortune immeasurably deep.

"Good, I was afraid Ye Xuan's Dao heart would shatter and he'd turn dark."

"If he turned dark, the plot might collapse entirely—and I'd be the one who suffered!"

Xu Chen sighed inwardly with relief.

With that, Xu Chen turned to Ye Xuan and sneered: "You can stay so calm after losing? No wonder you're a waste."

Ye Xuan gritted his teeth: "Xu Chen, one day I will defeat you."

Saying this, he leapt down from the Yanwuchang on his own.

"The first match is won by the Body Dao Academy."

At that moment, the referee announced loudly.

"Good! My Chen-ge is amazing!"