Chapter 81

Xu Chen thought for a moment: "Let's just beat Ye Xuan up. Hmm, no killing, any problems?" Killing the protagonist was definitely out of the question, but a beating certainly wouldn't disrupt the main plot. Everyone paused, then immediately declared with great confidence: "How could there be any problem? Rest assured, absolutely no problem. Today, if Ye Xuan doesn't cry, we won't leave."

After all, this bastard has been mocking our major sects for so long; we've tolerated him for a long time.

"Even if Young Master hadn't said it, we were going to beat him up anyway." Ye Xuan: "…………" Ye Xuan immediately erupted in curses: "I advise you not to act recklessly, or I will remember you." The crowds from the major sects looked at Ye Xuan, grinning: "Remember us? We've already remembered you."

Having spoken, a group of burly men surrounded the terrified Ye Xuan. Soon, Ye Xuan's pained screams rang out continuously. Seeing this, Xu Chen chuckled: "Let's go, back to Jixia Academy." He narrowed his eyes slightly; next came the plot of the "Calamity Turmoil."

This calamity is actually a brand new heroine! He is nearly at the Seventh Grade, about to summon the Nine Heavens Mask. Chapter 90: A New Love Triangle. Goosebumps! Xu Chen promotes to Seventh Grade!

The Nine Heavens begins summoning! (5 updates!!! Please subscribe!) Xu Chen passed through the teleportation array and quickly emerged from the secret realm. He checked and saw that Jixia Academy and the Seven Beauties Sect had lost about a dozen people. All of them had perished just after entering the secret realm, before they could gather together. Xu Chen didn't care much about this; after all, no sect went through this secret realm without casualties. The main focus was whether they could gain an advantage within the secret realm. Overall, Jixia Academy profited the most, followed by the Seven Beauties Sect. After all, almost all resources for the major plots were concentrated in these two sects. Afterwards, people from the various major sects also emerged one by one. Finally, Ye Xuan crawled out of the teleportation array.

They saw that Ye Xuan now had a bruised and swollen face, with dark circles around his eyes, looking like a panda. He trembled as he stood up, gritted his teeth, looked at Xu Chen, and said coldly: "Xu Chen, I remember." Xu Chen was stunned: "Remember what? Remember that I beat you? Do you want me to help you remember it more deeply?"

Ye Xuan's mouth twitched, and he instantly shut up, daring not to speak. The rest of the people from the major sects looked at Xu Chen with expressions of caution and a hint of awe. In this Tianxuan Secret Realm, Xu Chen used his strength to show them what it meant to crush and be ruthless. After this battle, Xu Chen, the newly promoted Young Master, would surely become famous across all major sects. Presumably, from now on, no one of his generation would dare to look down on Xu Chen again. As for the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Five Poisons Sect, though they were extremely frustrated, especially since both their Holy Son and Holy Daughter had died at Xu Chen's hands, there was nothing they could do. Right now, they truly had no confidence in killing Xu Chen. Xu Chen then said to the Life Spirit Spring Spirit and the Fire Qilin: "You two are free now; you can go."

He, in any case, did not want to have too much contact with the heroine, as it might disrupt the plot. Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, the Life Spirit Spring Spirit immediately gritted her teeth and said: "I won't leave; I want to follow you." In her previous life, she was forced to stay by Ye Xuan's side, but in reality, Ye Xuan only liked to use her. In her previous life, to save Ye Xuan, she was forced by him to sacrifice her life, nearly dying in the process.

It was Xu Chen who, under those circumstances back then, saved her life, allowing her to survive. In the end, she still left Xu Chen, but later she regretted it.

In this life, she wanted to make up for Xu Chen. She was willing to give everything, even her own life. Upon hearing this, the Fire Qilin's eyes turned red, and her voice carried a crying tone: "Wuwuwu, Brother Chen doesn't want me anymore."

Xu Chen: "..."

He was completely speechless. Why did they insist on following me? Did they plan to set a trap for me? If a villain stays with a heroine for too long, it is highly likely something bad will happen.

Xu Chen continued: "We are not that close; you two should leave quickly. I don't want to say more." The Life Spirit Spring Spirit gritted her teeth: "Either you kill me, or you stay by my side." The Fire Qilin also nodded firmly: "Yes, Brother Chen, just kill me."

Xu Chen had a headache. It was over; he couldn't drive them away.

He said coldly: "Do whatever you want; I don't care whether you live or die. Don't regret it later."

Upon hearing this, the two women immediately became overjoyed: "As long as you let us follow you, even death is fine."

Xu Chen was numb. This heroine couldn't be killed, couldn't be beaten, and couldn't be driven away. He felt like vomiting!

He estimated that even if he knocked them unconscious, they would still find their way to Jixia Academy. He looked utterly hopeless: "Why not find Ye Xuan? He's actually not worse than me." Ye Xuan: "…………"

Ye Xuan's forehead veins bulged, and his face was covered in dark lines. Here we go again. Are you sick, Xu Chen?

As expected, the Life Spirit Spring Spirit said with disgust: "Ye Xuan? He is not worthy of us following him."

The Fire Qilin also snorted: "Whether it's his realm, his temperament, or his appearance, he can't compare to Brother Chen. Who would want to follow him?"

Ye Xuan couldn't take it anymore: "Get lost! Even if you want to come, I won't accept you."

The two women immediately looked at Ye Xuan with cold expressions: "Say that again, and we'll cut out your tongue."

Ye Xuan's face turned iron-green, and he dared not speak on the spot.

The crowds from the surrounding major sects looked at Ye Xuan, their eyes full of sympathy. Truly miserable. Beautiful women are clinging to Xu Chen, and even if he drives them away, they won't leave.

And there wasn't a single beauty by Ye Xuan's side; that was bad enough, but he was also despised by various women.

Miserable. This is truly miserable.

"Alright, let's return to the academy to report." Xu Chen said to the disciples of the academy.

The disciples were now extremely respectful towards Xu Chen and bowed their hands, saying: "Yes!"

Over at the Seven Beauties Sect, An Yan was roaring internally: Xu Chen is finally leaving. He never wanted to see that bastard again.

Unexpectedly, Gongsun Liuli said with deep affection: "Brother Chen, see you next time." An Yan: "..."

Vomit. Can't you be a bit more reserved?

Beside her, Xi Anran said: "Chen, I will come to find you."

Xu Chen waved his hand: "Go quickly, go quickly. Don't come looking for me; I'm leaving too." Gongsun Liuli didn't get angry; instead, she said firmly: "Brother Chen, take care on your way." An Yan was numb. The person is annoyed with you, telling you to leave quickly, and you are still fawning over them. Why don't you come fawn over me? Damn it.

While thinking, Xu Chen and the others had already departed on flying beasts. Gongsun Liuli and Xi continued to look back with reluctance amidst the bewildered gazes of the various sects. Only after Xu Chen's figure completely disappeared did the two women finally avert their gaze. The moment Gongsun Liuli turned around, the tenderness in her eyes vanished completely. She looked coldly at An Yan: "Let's go."

An Yan: "……………………" Who did I offend?

I just stayed with Ye Xuan for a while. Just a while. Is this really necessary? Xu Chen quickly returned to Jixia Academy.

He even discovered that Shangguan Luoyun, Chilian, and others were waiting specifically for him. When the two women discovered that Xu Chen had brought back the Life Spirit Spring Spirit and the Fire Qilin, the atmosphere on the spot instantly became tense and confrontational.

Shangguan Luoyun looked at Xu Chen with a resentful expression: "You brought back two more women." Xu Chen had a massive headache. This was the first time he brought anyone back, okay?

He said helplessly: "They insisted on following me and even insisted on being my mounts. I'm helpless." The Life Spirit Spring Spirit and the Fire Qilin immediately said: "Even if we die, we will follow Xu Chen." Shangguan Luoyun snorted: "Don't you have anywhere else to go? Don't you know the difference between men and women?" The Life Spirit Spring Spirit said softly: "I am just a Spring Spirit, similar to a Sword Spirit. Young Master, please do not misunderstand."

The Fire Qilin also said softly: "I am just a demonic beast. Does the Young Master not tolerate me either?" Shangguan Luoyun felt a toothache and could only say: "Just don't cause trouble. Xu Chen is the Young Master. If anything happens, I will hold you accountable."

Bu Fengshuang glanced curiously at Shangguan Luoyun.

It seems you were the one who wanted to cook the raw rice into cooked rice with Xu Chen back then. Fortunately, my formation blocked it; otherwise, you would have succeeded! The two women nodded: "Of course not. Young Master, rest assured."

In an instant, Shangguan Luoyun faced the Life Spirit Spring Spirit and the Fire Qilin, with what looked like lightning surging in her eyes.

Neither side yielded; both were extremely proud and arrogant.

Xu Chen felt he couldn't handle this love triangle anymore and immediately said: "I am about to break through to the Seventh Grade; I'm going to cultivate."

In the upcoming major plot of the Calamity Turmoil, it would be difficult to move around without reaching the Seventh Grade. Having spoken, ignoring these heroines competing for his attention, he headed straight for his residence.

Back in his residence, Xu Chen began to think. The major plot of the Calamity Turmoil would probably happen in about two months. Within this period, breaking through to the Seventh Grade should be sufficient.

"Duanmu Xin did not appear in the Tianxuan Secret Realm; the plot has gone wrong."

"However, she definitely isn't dead; otherwise, I would have been reborn again."

"The traitor from Jixia Academy also happened to die in the secret realm."

"Is this a coincidence, or is someone plotting something behind the scenes?"

Xu Chen continued to think.

However, after a long time, he still couldn't figure anything out.

After all, in the Tianxuan Secret Realm plot of his previous life, there were no such accidents. He could only say that after rebirth, the plot indeed had many differences.

"To know the situation of the Demon Sect, I must first enter the Nine Heavens."

"The Nine Heavens has Zhao Qingyun, and the special intelligence organization, the Hidden Yuan Society. It's too convenient." Xu Chen said with eyes full of expectation.

Having decided, Xu Chen began to circulate the Immortal Undying Art and continued to absorb spiritual energy. A faint luster began to appear on his body, nourishing him. Three women were guarding Xu Chen's residence.

Bu Fengshuang, the Life Spirit Spring Spirit, and the Fire Qilin.

The three women took care of Xu Chen's life with perfect order, leaving nothing amiss. No matter how Xu Chen drove them away, they simply would not leave.

Xu Chen grew too idle to bother with them, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.

With the abundant spirit stones and elixirs provided by Shangguan Luoyun, Xu Chen broke through his realm. He surged directly from the peak of the Sixth Grade to the early stage of the Seventh Grade.

This moment signified that Xu Chen could now command the power of space and fly through the air. To fly meant to stand steadily in the sky without relying on any external object. With a flicker of his form, he could move hundreds of meters.

This meant that while Xu Chen possessed movement techniques underground, he could now move even more freely in the air. "Whoosh!"

The next second, Xu Chen's body vanished from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already in the sky.

He stood suspended in midair, relying on neither wind nor sword. With his hands clasped behind his back, he gave his body a slight tremor, and his form vanished once more. Another flicker, and he had arrived hundreds of meters away.

Throughout the entire process, not a single afterimage lingered.

"Though it is not the Law of Space, it is the power of space. Not bad." Xu Chen lightly clenched his palm, saying with satisfaction.

Upon seeing Xu Chen advance to the Seventh Grade, the three women immediately beamed with joy.

The Fire Qilin and the Spirit Life Spring Spirit cheered and leaped: "Brother Chen is amazing!"

Xu Chen ignored them and began to ponder whether he could cultivate some stronger martial arts, such as those of the Heavenly Grade.

Just as this thought arose in Xu Chen's mind, Zhao Qingyun's voice called out in his consciousness: "Xu Chen, do you have time to receive the Nine Heavens Mask?" Xu Chen smiled lightly. "It has finally arrived. Of course I do." Zhao Qingyun nodded: "Though I transmit my voice to you, I am ten thousand li away. Shortly, a sphere of light will appear before you. You need only sink your spiritual sense into the light sphere to undergo the mask's selection, after which the mask will acknowledge you."

Xu Chen nodded: "Good."

Among the nine in the Nine Heavens, it is not the people who choose the masks, but the masks that choose the people. This is the unique feature of the Nine Heavens, leaving no room for error. For that would mean it is decreed by Heaven itself.

His position as Jun Tian was about to arrive.

— Author's Notes —

PS: Fifth update! Subscriptions have dropped very quickly recently, and I am quite anxious. I have been struggling to think up the plot for quite a while, so this final update is a bit late; it is nearly midnight. I have been writing from morning until night today. Let's see how long I can keep going. As long as there are some subscriptions, I will do my best to write!!!