Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Today, I shall witness the True Self and directly enter the True Self!
[Letter to the Young Master: I've arrived in Qing State and befriended Brother Meng.]
Chen Zhixing's eyes flashed, and he continued reading.
[Regarding Brother Meng, upon observing his character, I found it to be rather steady, with an unyielding ambition to rise high.]
[When faced with a withdrawal of marriage, he wrote vigorously, penning the phrase: 'Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi, don't belittle the young's poverty!' and even set a five-year agreement with the woman who withdrew.]
[I found his talent ordinary, but his cultivation advancing swiftly. Barely at adulthood this year, he has reached the Clarity Realm. It's uncertain how many levels of Clarity he's achieved.]
[Most importantly, his combat prowess is extraordinary. Upon first meeting him, I witnessed his Fire Control Tao, sweeping several opponents within the same realm. He can easily stand undefeated below the Divine Travel level.]
[However, I've discovered that the ring on his fingertip seems of notable origin.]
[He often acts unconventionally, occasionally gaining insights suddenly as if born knowing them, especially in the realm of alchemy, where his skill seems flawless.]
[It leads me to speculate that there might be the remnant Spiritual Soul of a Great Power within that ring, secretly guiding him.]
[Moreover, Brother Meng's luck is astonishing.]
[He's accompanied by two women.]
[One is from Medicine King Valley, known as Little Poison Immortal, said to possess the Calamity Poison Body.]
[The other is even more remarkable. Though her exact identity is unknown, her speech carries an inherent grace that disregards even the Meng Family, suggesting a background surpassing them.]
[I enjoy my camaraderie with Brother Meng and secretly probed his opinions. I once asked him about his view on the Longevity Families of the East Profound Domain.]
[When he spoke of the Ziwei Chen Family, Brother Meng's face suddenly changed, seemingly harboring an inexplicable hostility toward the Chen Family.]
[Feigning indifference, I inquired further and learned that Brother Meng's father, named Meng Dongchun, was killed by the Third Young Master in Lin'an City ten years ago!]
[In my view, for someone with such deep hatred, it's inevitable they will soar high in the future.]
[If not dealt with early, it might pose endless troubles for the Young Master.]
[I dare not decide on this matter on my own, so I beseech the Young Master to make his choice.]
[I am planning to journey again with Brother Meng to the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave, rumored that the strength of the Queen of Ten Thousand Snakes is formidable, unsure of what fortune awaits.]
[Yuann Bufu, in his own hand, courteously.]
The letter ends here.
Chen Zhixing squinted his eyes slightly.
He is growing stronger, but aren't these Celestial Chosen Protagonists also rapidly advancing?
Hiss~!
A lick of flame rose from Chen Zhixing's fingertip, incinerating the entire letter into ashes.
"Well done."
Chen Zhixing looked at Xuu Dalong and chuckled.
Upon hearing this, Xuu Dalong immediately displayed a fawning smile and said, "You flatter me, Third Young Master; it's merely what I should do."
Chen Zhixing nodded and then turned his right hand, a glazed pill bottle appeared before Xuu Dalong, and he spoke:
"This is called the Void Transformation Pill; I presume its purpose needs no explanation?"
Seeing this, Xuu Dalong's eyes flashed with brilliance.
"Void... Void Transformation Pill?" He kept swallowing, his lips trembling continuously.
Void Transformation Pill!
A divine pill capable of helping him ascend to the Void Transformation Realm!!
The Void Transformation Realm, a dream he has sought for years yet never attained!
He looked at Chen Zhixing, opened his mouth, wanting to ask if this pill was for him, yet feared asking might invite humiliation.
After all, he, a mere cultivator in the Nourishing Spirit Realm, is nothing more than an ant to the Third Young Master; why would he gift him treasures?
"Take it, raise your cultivation first, as it's currently a tad low to accomplish my tasks." Chen Zhixing said smilingly.
"Tru... Truly for me?"
Xuu Dalong trembled violently as he received the Void Transformation Pill, his eyes filled with uncontrollable excitement and joy.
Partly because of obtaining this Void Transformation Pill.
But most crucially, were the words 'do tasks for me' spoken by Chen Zhixing.
This represents his true entry into the higher echelons of the Chen Family!
Boom—!
Xuu Dalong kneeled heavily and solemnly declared, "Grateful for the favor of the Third Young Master, from now on, I, Xuu Dalong, pledge my relentless loyalty!"
"Don't always talk of life and death, stand up."
Chen Zhixing raised his right hand, immediately a gentle force lifted Xuu Dalong to his feet.
Soon after.
Chen Zhixing flipped his right hand, a long black saber etched with flame patterns appeared in his grasp.
"Dalong, take this to Qing State, bury it opposite the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave, then stir rumors, spreading news that a celestial Divine Weapon of the Fire Tao is about to emerge.
Ensure all cultivators of the Fire Tao in Qing State gather there."
Xuu Dalong received the black saber, nodded heavily, then grinned, "Rest assured, Third Young Master, although my cultivation is low, I'm quite adept at rumor-mongering."
"Hmm, go ahead."
Chen Zhixing patted Xuu Dalong's shoulder.
Once Xuu Dalong left with the black saber infused with Divine Thought Poison Serpent.
Chen Zhixing yawned and returned to the Third Peak.
These steps he took were impulsive whims.
Success or failure, it mattered little to him.
...
...
In the blink of an eye.
Three days passed.
At dawn.
A flying ship adorned with the Ziwei Chen Family banner soared from Ziwei Mountain, swiftly departing toward Youzhou.
In just half a day, the flying ship left Yanzhou's territory, entering Youzhou.
Upon the deck.
A gentle breeze blew.
Chen Zhixing sat on a grand chair, dressed in pristine white garments, his handsome face serene as he sipped tea casually.
"Third Young Master, we have entered Youzhou; we should arrive at the Ruan Family by dawn tomorrow."
Behind him, Elder Nether, acting as guardian, spoke solemnly.
"Good, how strong is the Ruan Family?" Chen Zhixing asked casually.
Elder Nether pondered with a smile, "In Wuxuan City of Youzhou, the Ruan Family is regarded as a leading family. Their strongest patriarch, Ruan Zhenlong, is at the Peak of Divine Travel, but poses no threat to our Chen Family."
"This time, our visit mainly concerns meeting Ruan Nanzhu."
Upon mentioning this, Elder Nether chuckled lowly, "Third Young Master, it's rumored that Ruan Nanzhu is breathtakingly beautiful. If you express interest, the Ruan Family will certainly offer her up. Then, we may have another Qilin Child in our Chen Family..."
"Elder Nether, you are... quite a mystery, truly unassuming."
Chen Zhixing helplessly placed a hand on his forehead.
Initially believing Elder Nether to be a silent, aloof senior, he realized over the journey.
This Elder Nether is anything but aloof, instead, a jovial elder fond of jest.
After all... who takes time to dress meticulously as a guardian?
"Hahaha, these are the Patriarch's wishes; don't blame me, Third Young Master."
In luxurious attire, hair combed meticulously and beardless face, Elder Nether laughed aloud.
"I'm still young; there's no rush."
Chen Zhixing shook his head.
Elder Nether teased with a grin, "Age matters little, as long as... well, capable enough. They say a small horse can still pull a large cart, isn't that right...?"
"Elder Nether!!!"
Chen Zhixing was speechless, seeing Elder Nether ready to continue jesting, he reluctantly shifted the topic, "By the way, when night falls, let's find a town to rest for the night and then continue."
"Rest for the night?" Elder Nether was slightly surprised; resting on the flying ship would suffice, wouldn't it?
Recalling Chen Daoyan's advice, Elder Nether didn't inquire further but nodded with a smile, "Good, we'll follow your words."
"Thank you."
Chen Zhixing smiled toward Elder Nether, then placed down the dragon pattern tea cup worth thousands and looked down from the ship.
The sea of clouds below, gazing downward.
As if embracing the vast landscape.
Chen Zhixing's gaze steadied.
He's been reading an ancient book on star constellations.
The book states that today is auspicious for travel and breakthroughs.
"Today, I shall witness my True Self and enter the True Self Realm!"
Chen Zhixing's gaze flickered, silently chanting within his heart.
Chapter 61: Chapter 61: How does Bodhi bring true fruition? Only today do I realize I am myself!
That night.
Chen Zhixing and Elder Nether stopped in a town called Hong'an City.
Hong'an City, considered one of the major cities in the whole of Youzhou, was still bustling and lively despite the nightfall.
Chen Zhixing and Elder Nether found a place called Lucky Inn to rest their feet.
"Innkeeper, two top-tier rooms, please."
Elder Nether glanced at a price list standing in front of the counter and then slapped a spirit stone onto the table with a 'clap'.
The chubby innkeeper, with his two-stroke mustache and small green bean eyes, was originally smiling with his hand playing with his mustache while fiddling with the abacus. Seeing this, he staggered, his eyes wide open.
"What? Spi... spirit stone?" The innkeeper raised his head in shock to look at Elder Nether, with a [Are you serious, Immortal?] expression.
"What? One spirit stone isn't enough?" Elder Nether frowned slightly, a bit displeased.
Chen Zhixing, seeing this, felt a headache and rubbed his forehead.
This Elder Nether, perhaps having stayed too long in the Longevity Family, truly didn't know the hardships of the mortal world.
Although a spirit stone may mean little to them, in the mortal world, a spirit stone is worth a thousand taels of gold!
Elder Nether's action just now was akin to going to a family inn in a past life, slapping a million dollars on the counter, and then asking the innkeeper if it was enough for a room, utterly absurd.
"Enough, enough, that's more than enough! Please, both Immortals, stay as long as you like!" The innkeeper grinned so widely his mouth nearly reached his ears.
At this moment, in his eyes, Elder Nether was not just an old man but clearly a living bodhisattva exuding holy light, specially here to save the needy.
"How strange you are, to be so happy over a mere spirit stone?" Elder Nether shook his head disdainfully and prepared to head upstairs with Chen Zhixing.
Chen Zhixing sighed powerlessly.
What's the deal? The more he interacted with this Elder Nether, the more unreliable this Guardian seemed.
They headed up the stairs.
Chen Zhixing was about to enter his own room.
But Elder Nether reached out, patted Chen Zhixing's shoulder, and looked at him with a cheerful smile.
"What is it?" Chen Zhixing frowned, feeling a sense of foreboding.
Elder Nether looked around, then leaned in close and whispered, "Third Young Master, you might not know, but I was once known as the charming elder of the brothel. Since we've managed to leave Ziwei Mountain, should I take you to indulge a little?"
"...???" Chen Zhixing widened his eyes, looking at him as if he'd seen a ghost.
Listen to this!
This is something a Half-Step Nirvana Great Power and family Guardian would say?
"Hey, don't look at me like that, you'll make me blush."
Elder Nether lightly coughed and carefreely said, "Our cultivation is about following our desires, not being ascetic; isn't this a normal thing?"
Then, Elder Nether straightened up with an expression of 'youngster, you don't understand'.
Chen Zhixing pinched his brow, then remembered something and asked quietly, "Elder Nether, didn't the Patriarch never allow you to be someone else's Guardian before?"
Elder Nether was startled and surprisingly said, "How did you know?"
"...Just think of it as my guess."
Chen Zhixing took a long breath and said, "Go ahead, I won't go."
"Then... I'll gladly obey, as per the Third Young Master's command." Elder Nether cupped his hands immediately, speaking with a solemn expression.
After saying this, Elder Nether flicked the hem of his robe, a murderous look flaring up:
"Young Master, I'm off!"
"Watch as I go in with a white blade and come out with a red one, slaughter for three thousand and eight hundred rounds, and hear phoenix chirps all night long!"
After speaking, Elder Nether left the inn.
His steps grew hastier, faster and faster, until the old guy leaped with a joyous 'woohoo', disappearing from Chen Zhixing's view.
"One word, incredible."
Chen Zhixing shook his head, then pushed open the wooden door of the room and walked in.
The room was decorated in an ancient, elegant style, with fruits and fine wine on the table, which was quite satisfactory.
"It's good he's gone, I can finally break through."
Chen Zhixing sat cross-legged on the bed, slowly closing his eyes.
Hiss!!!
A vast amount of spiritual energy suddenly surged towards Chen Zhixing.
Almost instantly, it was as if Chen Zhixing was in a warm ocean of spiritual energy.
He began to continually adjust his state.
About half an hour later.
"The time has come!"
Chen Zhixing's eyes abruptly opened, a brilliant divine light swirling in his eyes, seeming godlike yet still human.
Bang!
Chen Zhixing stepped out of the room.
Within just a few blinks, he arrived outside Hong'an City and sat down on a deserted mountain peak.
The full moon hung high, over the peaks of numerous mountains.
"Come on."
Chen Zhixing took a deep breath, then a True Self Pill appeared in his hand.
He picked up the True Self Pill and swallowed it.
As soon as the True Self Pill entered his mouth.
Boom!!!
An extremely domineering and surging medicinal power instantly spread!
This medicinal power, like a river flowing endlessly, or a divine lightning tearing the night apart.
It rampaged through his body.
Four limbs and a hundred bones, Eight Extraordinary Meridians!
The next moment.
An incredibly solid shadow, identical in appearance to Chen Zhixing, emerged from his body.
This shadow sat cross-legged in front of Chen Zhixing.
Then.
Chen Zhixing and this shadow opened their eyes at the same time, looking at each other.
"How can Bodhi have fruition?" The Yin Spirit shadow smiled and spoke first.
Chen Zhixing took a deep breath and then uttered:
"Only today do I know I am myself."
Boom——!!
In an instant, the Yin Spirit shadow shattered, transforming into countless brilliant specks of light, merging into Chen Zhixing's body.
And Chen Zhixing's entire aura began to break through towards another realm!
About half an hour later.
Chen Zhixing opened his eyes.
At this moment, every inch of his skin was radiating a glow.
Every strand of hair was dyed with immortal brilliance.
With his breathing.
As he inhaled, the Great Sun Divine Dawn heated up like flames, twisting the space around him, draining all Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi into his body.
But as he exhaled, all the spiritual energy returned to the Heaven and Earth.
He seemed to merge with the Heaven and Earth, every move embodying the will of the heavens.
"True Self Realm..."
Chen Zhixing slowly raised his fair jade-like right hand, gently closing his fingers, a power capable of changing the weather, shattering the earth, surged in his palm!
Boom!!!
The entire void first showed cracks like a mirror falling to the ground.
Then it collapsed with a roar!!!
Chen Zhixing had already reached the True Self Realm!
At this moment, Chen Zhixing was unprecedentedly powerful!
He even felt that he only needed a single step to tip over mountains and make the earth collapse!
His power was at least ten times stronger than before!
He was confident that if he encountered that spider web woman again, he could easily crush her with just a gesture!
"Continue!"
Chen Zhixing steadied his mind.
At present, although he had stepped into the True Self Realm, it was not the genuine True Self Realm, it was barely a True Self Illusion Realm.
He only had True Self power, but no True Self techniques!
He still needed to condense the Great Tao Seed and carve the Heaven and Earth Dharma Aspect on it!
That was the truly formidable method of the True Self Realm!
And then, it would be the real transformation and leap of Chen Zhixing's true strength!
Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Entering the True Self! The 1st Heaven and Earth Dharma Aspect!
"What is the Power Tao?"
At this moment, Chen Zhixing closed his eyes in deep thought.
Within his body, five hundred acupoints simultaneously lit up with starlight, transforming into a rushing river, converging in the Dantian Divine Sea.
Over the years, Chen Zhixing's comprehension of power emerged in his mind like a recollection, each insight surfacing like a flowing memory.
During his first cultivation as a child, he struggled to lift the solid sandalwood table in his home.
As he grew slightly older, his strength increased. He casually treated a thousand-pound stone block like a toy in his hand.
Later, he achieved perfection in the Treasure Body First Realm, breaking the shackles of the physical body, and his strength surpassed ten thousand pounds.
Over the years of trials and tribulations, cultivating strength had always been his primary practice.
Amid Chen Zhixing's contemplation.
Above his Dantian Divine Sea, a small Great Tao Seed slowly took shape.
At this moment, Chen Zhixing's True Self Realm was already more than halfway complete.
The next step was to outline the Heaven and Earth Dharma Aspect on the Great Tao Seed, which would signify his complete entry into the True Self Realm.
However.
Chen Zhixing opened his eyes, gazing into the distance with a trace of confusion in them.
The word "power" was too generalized and mystical.
What he comprehended just now was nothing more than two words—physical strength.
But the path of power was far from being as simple as physical strength.
Gravity, attraction, pressure.
Even the fearlessness that regards others' disdainful looks as mere ghostly lights and boldly walks one's own night path.
The long road ahead required self-discipline, cautious solitude, concealing one's edges, retreating from superiority, and the power to calm down and restrain oneself.
There was too much of it.
Physical strength was easy to understand, but power was far more complex than that.
Was the force he cultivated truly all power?
Chen Zhixing furrowed his brow, the look of deep contemplation on his face deepening.
Until the night turned even darker and a line of ants emerged from the crevices of the stone, raising their hair-thin arms to laboriously push a fingernail-sized insect carcass back to their nest.
Suddenly, Chen Zhixing seemed to understand something, and his gaze brightened.
"In the path of cultivation, it's essential to simplify, to worry less about gain and loss, to know one's own heart, and to refine one's way."
Chen Zhixing gently shook his head, a clear smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"The force I cultivate is the purest form of destruction and annihilation!"
"The unrivaled might that moves mountains and covers the world!"
"The grand power that crushes the stars with a lift of a hand and splits the five lakes with a step!"
"This is the force I want to cultivate!"
With this realization.
The doubts and confusion in Chen Zhixing's eyes vanished, replaced by clarity and determination.
Understanding the heart!
Understanding the path!
He had his own understanding of his Power Tao and saw the path forward!
In the next moment.
Chen Zhixing reached out and started sketching in the void.
A breeze with a hint of chill brushed past Chen Zhixing's clothes and hair.
Whoosh.....
Suddenly, the breeze grew larger, quickly transforming into a tornado that swept through the sky!
Boom—!!!
The entire mountaintop began to tremble violently!
An indescribable, terrifying pressure instantly spread out from Chen Zhixing, brushing over the mountains and sweeping through the streets of Hong'an City, spreading in an arc.
"Hmm?"
Instantly, within Hong'an City, cultivators who were meditating with crossed legs felt a jolt in their hearts, suddenly opening their eyes, looking toward the direction of Chen Zhixing.
"This...this... Could someone be breaking through to the True Self and condensing the Heaven and Earth Dharma?"
An experienced and knowledgeable elder cultivator's eyelids twitched instantly.
In Hong'an City, over the Zishui River.
A painted boat gently swayed, creating sparkling ripples.
Rosa Tent within the boat, Purple Perilla Workstation.
Elder Nether, with a bare chest and ruddy complexion, lay on a bed.
In his arms, he held two alluring young women with supple, smooth skin like white jade and evenly long legs, one in each hand.
These two women wore only simple corsets, nestled in his embrace.
One woman took a sip of wine, then fed it into Elder Nether's mouth.
The other gently twirled a strand of her hair, drawing slow, lazy circles on Elder Nether's chest.
"Drinking must directly enter the mouth to have the right taste,"
Elder Nether said with a chuckle, eyes slightly closed.
"You, old man, you're not young, yet you play quite indulgently,"
the alluring young woman coquettishly retorted.
"Hahaha, this is called enduring even in old age," Elder Nether laughed heartily.
Suddenly.
Elder Nether perked up his ears, as if sensing something, and abruptly pushed the enchanting young woman out of his arms.
He got up, pushed aside the boat curtain, and looked out toward the city outskirts.
Amid the multitude of mountains and the vast night.
An incredible sight unfolded: a sun and moon appeared simultaneously.
Then.
A vast starry sea appeared, unfurling like a scroll above a mountaintop.
"Is someone about to condense the Heaven and Earth Dharma? Wait, the grade of this Dharma appears...quite high!"
Elder Nether looked intently, his face showing gradually growing interest.
In the next moment.
Within the starry sky scroll, sun rose and moonset, stars shifted.
A colossal beast emerged in the Star Sea.
This gigantic creature had sharp, curved horns, stood on two legs, raised its head toward the sky, and let out a deep roar.
Moo!!!
The stars shattered with just a roar!
"Using the Powerful Bull Demon as one's Heaven and Earth Dharma?"
Elder Nether nodded with slight satisfaction, indicating this was a cultivator of the Power Tao.
The Ox Demon had always been a symbol of the Power Tao, a suitable choice for a high-grade Dharma Aspect combining sun, moon, and stars.
"Not too..." Elder Nether was just about to express his thoughts with a smile.
Suddenly.
Boom boom boom!
Boom boom boom!!
More colossal beasts appeared one after another!
Two...three...four...ten!
Fifty!
A hundred!
Three hundred!
Five hundred!
In nearly the blink of an eye, a full five hundred Powerful Bull Demons appeared in the starry sky!
Each Bull Demon was colossal and imposing to the extreme, emitting an unimaginably terrifying aura.
With five hundred Bull Demons standing together, it seemed as if the world would shatter!
"...No...what...???"
Elder Nether's words stuck in his throat as his eyes widened greatly, and his jaw dropped wide enough to fit an egg.
Mother of all...
Was he seeing things?
"Five hundred Powerful Bull Demons... Someone can actually use five hundred Powerful Bull Demons as their Heaven and Earth Dharma?!!"
Elder Nether was utterly stunned, goosebumps spreading all over.
The so-called Heaven and Earth Dharma was a blending of one's Tao and prowess!
If someone could transform five hundred Powerful Bull Demons as their Heaven and Earth Dharma, it meant their strength was at least as immense as those five hundred Powerful Bull Demons combined!
"This...this...." Elder Nether felt his throat go dry, wondering just how strong one's physical body had to be to use five hundred Powerful Bull Demons as one's Dharma Aspect?
"Moreover, it doesn't seem to stop at just the Bull Demons! There's something more..."
Elder Nether was about to continue observing.
Shoot~!
In an instant, the five hundred Bull Demon Star Sea Map Dharma rolled back, vanishing amidst the mountains.
Leaving countless cultivators in Hong'an City still looking spacily at the sky, shaken.
"From this day forward, the world has one more top-tier Dharma Aspect, and one more invincible True Self!" Elder Nether took a deep breath, his expression solemn.
In the following moment.
The once silent Hong'an City suddenly convulsed.
A clamor rose like tides!
Soon after, countless cultivators began to move, surging toward the mountaintop beyond the city.
Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Can't Handle It? Can't You Handle It?
Amidst the mountains, mist shadows descend.
A vast round moon hangs bright and clear, seemingly just above the mountain peaks.
And beneath that full moon.
Chen Zhixing with fair complexion and unrivaled elegance, sits cross-legged.
Clad in white clothes as pure as snow, unstained by dust.
His hair dark as ink, seems gently imbued with divine radiance, cascading down his back.
As Chen Zhixing breaks through to the True Self Realm, his aura becomes increasingly ethereal, like one beyond the mortal world, ascending to immortality.
Especially his long and clear eyes, seemingly containing a splendid galaxy.
Were the poet immortal from the Tang dynasty of a past life to witness this, he'd perhaps sigh, 'If not seen on the jade mountain top, then met beneath the moonlit pavilion.'
"Finally attained the True Self."
Chen Zhixing smiles softly, sensing the quietly floating Great Tao Seed within his Dantian Divine Sea.
With a slight urge, this small Great Tao Seed can unleash terrifying power sufficient to overturn mountains and seas!
He can feel it distinctly; breaking through from Divine Travel Realm to True Self Realm is not simply from one to two.
It is a direct leap from one to a hundred!
The gap within is beyond mere words.
Suddenly.
From below the mountain comes a cacophony of noise.
"Senior, where are you?"
"Senior, I want to learn cultivation from you!"
"May I ask your prestigious name? Would you join my Barbarian God Sect? I'm willing to make you the Vice Sect Leader; after I pass away, you'll be the Sect Leader!"
"Friend, I am Qian Wantang, might we become acquaintances?"
"Senior, are you married? I have a young lady at home, in the bloom of her youth, willing to be your concubine!"
"Sir, I am All-Knowing Scholar in the Cultivation Realm, may I record your details for spreading your fame?"
"Sir, I am Lvu Meng, claiming deep enlightenment in Power Tao, might we spar? If I lose, I am willing to become your disciple!"
"Lvu Meng, even if I were deaf, I would have heard your scheme! Senior, please choose me; I am uniquely talented with extraordinary roots!"
"All of you, get lost! Fortune-tellers say I'm destined for greatness, that one day I'll don the imperial robe! Senior, choosing me is choosing a future ruler of the Central Dynasty!"
"Senior, do you have a son? If you don't mind, I wish to become your adopted son in your old age!"
The cries of the clamoring crowd resonate below the mountain.
"So many aspiring talents here."
Chen Zhixing mutters, then with a step, transforms into a streak of light, disappearing amidst the vast mountains.
About half an hour later.
The crowd climbs the mountain top, only to see no trace of the senior, pounding their chests in frustration and lamenting the missed opportunity.
...
...
Meanwhile.
Lucky Inn.
In the celestial suite.
The open window suddenly thunders.
Soon after, a flash of light streaks by, and Chen Zhixing stands inside.
He stands at the window, reaches out to close it.
Then, his gaze sweeps through the room, seeing no disturbances or traces of others, he promptly lies down to sleep.
...
...
Next morning.
The sky is just breaking at dawn.
A steady knocking sound occurs, Chen Zhixing opens his eyes and pushes open the door to see.
Behind it, Elder Nether, looking vibrant and refreshed, smiles brightly as he greets:
"Third Young Master, did you sleep well last night?"
"Quite good, it's Elder Nether who seems full of energy, renewed and lively," Chen Zhixing replies with a smile.
Elder Nether chuckles lightly, shaking his head with a smile, "Third Young Master, you truly missed out by not following me last night. Could you imagine the scene of deep conversation aboard the painting boat? The gentle waves ripple, the small boat sways slightly, I grabbed hair riding a horse, moving with the waves."
Saying this, Elder Nether closes his eyes, clicks his tongue as if still savoring it.
Chen Zhixing: "..."
Who knew Elder Nether had such a side!
Elder Nether slowly opens his eyes to glance with a smile at Chen Zhixing, "Third Young Master, you don't understand. If you did, you'd surely be captivated, lost in delight."
After a pause, Elder Nether suddenly leans in, whispering, "Third Young Master, why don't I record it on profound light mirror for you to watch next time? That way, you'll be mentally prepared."
Chen Zhixing's face darkens.
Oh goodness!
Are you cosplaying some secret amorous hero?
"Whether you record it or not, I don't know, but I recorded your words just now, and I'll hand them to Patriarch when I return," Chen Zhixing flips his right hand, revealing a profound light mirror dedicated to recording scenes in his palm.
"???"
Elder Nether's expression freezes, looking at Chen Zhixing in shock.
Can't handle it?
Are you joking?
Immediately, Elder Nether becomes anxious, shamefully saying, "Third Young Master, if this gets back to the family, where will I put my old face?"
"Put it on your beloveds," Chen Zhixing teasingly replies, seeing Elder Nether genuinely upset, he chuckles, "Just joking, what? You can tease me, but I can't tease you?"
Elder Nether's face changes color, finally raises his hand, giving Chen Zhixing a thumbs up, "Third Young Master, you're clever!"
Shortly after.
The two leave the inn and head out of the city, preparing to continue their journey.
Along the way.
Elder Nether seems to recall something, saying solemnly, "By the way, Third Young Master, did you see someone breakthrough to True Self Realm outside the city last night?"
Chen Zhixing nods, "Yes, I sensed it, but I wasn't purposely paying attention while cultivating last night."
Elder Nether's face shows seriousness, "That person transformed five hundred powerful bull demons into his own dharma image. His power is bound to be monstrous; surely, another invincible True Self Realm emerges!"
Chen Zhixing shows a hint of envy, promptly lamenting, "True Self Realm... Ah, when will I reach True Self Realm?"
"Third Young Master, don't lose heart. You've already entered Divine Travel at your age; reaching True Self is definitely assured. You'll surely be stronger than that person last night," Elder Nether comforts by patting Chen Zhixing's shoulder, then regretfully adds, "Unfortunately, had the night not been so charming, I would have gone to meet him and perhaps gain a strong ally for the Chen Family."
Chen Zhixing agrees, "Elder Nether speaks true."
The two continue chatting as they walk, soon leaving Hong'an City.
Finding a spacious and deserted place, Elder Nether flips his right hand, unveiling a flying ship in his palm.
"Chop!"
Elder Nether tosses the flying ship into the air, it expands with the wind, quickly becoming a vast ferry hovering in the void.
Chen Zhixing and Elder Nether step onto the deck.
Then Elder Nether raises his right hand, gesturing a seal, steering the flying ship to soar skyward, crossing the boundless sea of clouds, heading swiftly toward Wuxuan City.
Several hours later.
The flying ship traverses grand ridges and Yunhu Marsh.
A bustling city gradually appears from afar.
Wuxuan City, Ruan Family.
Arrived!
Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Noble Family's Distinguished Young Master
Meanwhile.
At the gates of Wuxuan City.
Patriarch Ruan Zhenlong of the Ruan Family was waiting outside the city gates with his wife, children, elders, and numerous servants and maidservants early in the day.
The sun was blazing, drying and cracking the ground.
Yet Ruan Zhenlong stood there solemnly, with not a hint of impatience. When he noticed a servant showing signs of weariness, he barked sternly:
"Everyone pull yourselves together! The Third Young Master of the Ziwei Chen Family will arrive shortly. If anyone dares to show the slightest slackness, don't blame me for twisting off your head to use as a chamber pot!"
At these words, all the servants and maidservants immediately straightened their backs and didn't dare to breathe heavily.
Seeing this, Ruan Zhenlong nodded in slight satisfaction.
His gaze occasionally turned from the city gate inward, seeming to wait for someone, revealing subtle hints of agitation and anxiety.
Before long.
A young man, around twenty years old, with features somewhat resembling Ruan Zhenlong and quite handsome, came running over.
"Tiāner, did you not find her?"
Ruan Zhenlong quickly approached and asked.
The Ruan Family's legitimate eldest son, Ruan Nantian, shook his head and said, "According to the family, little sister went out early in the morning with that Lin Feng and hasn't returned yet."
"Lin Feng!"
Ruan Zhenlong's face flushed with anger, "This boy, just a mere servant from nowhere, really thinks he can act recklessly within the family thanks to his decent talent?"
Ruan Nantian's eyes also filled with a shadow, and he said, "I've said before that Lin Feng will sooner or later be trouble; his motives were impure when he joined the Ruan Family."
After a pause, Ruan Nantian exhaled a heavy breath, "Father, now is not the time to discuss this. No matter how immature little sister is, she knows the importance of the Ziwei Chen Family to us. She wouldn't act rashly now and will surely come home soon. I suggest we handle this matter first."
Hearing this, Ruan Zhenlong nodded, his expression easing slightly.
He was about to speak further.
Suddenly.
A deep rumbling boom echoed from above the nine heavens.
"They're here!"
Ruan Zhenlong's spirit lifted, and he quickly looked up.
Amidst a sea of clouds, a Giant Wheel Flying Ship, spanning a hundred yards, was slowly approaching.
The entire Giant Wheel Flying Ship was crafted from pitch-black dragon blood stone, covered in intricate array patterns.
At the bow stood a beautifully crafted, lifelike and fierce dragon head!
A massive banner fluttered in the wind, making a flapping sound.
On the black flag, there was a large golden embroidered character—Chen!
Everyone looked up at this Giant Wheel Flying Ship, feeling an overwhelming silent pressure bearing down on them, even causing their heartbeat to slow momentarily.
"Is this the Longevity Family? It's said that just this one Giant Wheel Flying Ship costs a million spirit stones!"
A servant sighed in admiration.
"What's this? It's said the Chen Family has fallen. In its prime, the Chen Family had nine Peak True Dragons pulling their carriage, three Phoenixes trailing, and seventy-two Golden-armored Celestial Warriors serving on either side! That was truly a noble family with authority shaking the heavens!"
"Indeed, back then, the Chen Family was full of prodigies, with layers of great powers! Truly immortal and everlasting!"
"Hush, say no more. Even if the Ziwei Chen Family has declined, it once had someone who reached the Longevity Realm, an extremely illustrious presence! For us Ruan Family, it's still an unreachable colossal entity!"
In low whispers.
The Giant Wheel Flying Ship slowly descended, stopping in front of everyone.
Following that,
two figures emerged from the ship.
The figure at the forefront appeared young, yet was tall and elegant, with a handsome and noble demeanor, wearing a spotless white robe, untainted, with sharp brows and bright eyes, incredibly attractive.
He was every bit the noble young master one would think came straight out of a painting.
The other was a well-dressed elder, whose depth was hard to determine, walking half a step behind the noble young master.
"Wow, what a handsome young master!"
"Is this the Third Young Master of the Chen Family? I heard he was extremely young; I thought he'd be an immature child. How is he so outstanding?"
"I can't handle it, it seems like the Third Young Master looked at me, my heart is pounding."
Amid these whispered exclamations.
Ruan Zhenlong plastered a smile on his face and hurriedly led his eldest son, Ruan Nantian, and others to greet them quickly.
"I am Ruan Zhenlong of the Ruan Family, greetings to the Third Young Master!"
Even from a distance, Ruan Zhenlong quickly bowed in respect.
With his words.
In an instant, at the gates of Wuxuan City, dozens from the Ruan Family uniformly bowed in respect.
"We all greet the Third Young Master!"
Their voices overlapped, creating a resounding echo.
Chen Zhixing, observing, did not rush to speak but waited a moment as everyone maintained their bows, their hearts slightly anxious and sweating from their foreheads, before calmly stating, "You may all rise."
Elder Nether observed this play out, nodding silently.
This trip by the Third Young Master to the Ruan Family not only represented himself but also the Ziwei Chen Family.
If he showed friendly intimacy without reservation right away, that would be inappropriate.
Instead, like the Third Young Master, who maintains the right balance between attitude and distance, it's very adept handling.
"Third Young Master, I am Ruan Zhenlong. This is my humble wife, and this is our son, Ruan Nantian. Why don't you both quickly greet the Third Young Master?"
Ruan Zhenlong exhaled a long breath, quickly smiling to make introductions.
"I pay my respects to the Third Young Master, and ask for much guidance in the future." Madame Ruan's figure was voluptuous and gracefully curvy, full of allure, she smiled warmly and performed a bow toward Chen Zhixing.
"Third Young Master, this junior is Ruan Nantian." Ruan Nantian maintained a respectful posture and a very friendly face, though he was clearly older than Chen Zhixing by a cycle, he referred to himself as the junior.
"Patriarch Ruan and Madam Ruan, there is no need for such formality. Our Ruan family and my Chen Family have long been on friendly terms for generations. In terms of relationship, I should address you both as Uncle and Aunt."
Chen Zhixing smiled, then looked at Ruan Nantian and said, "Brother Ruan, there's no need for such a title, considering our ages, we are peers and should address each other as such."
Upon hearing this.
The three of them exchanged glances, emotion welling up in their eyes.
They had initially prepared themselves for Chen Zhixing to be aloof and indifferent.
The three had been somewhat anxious, because of the disparity in status between the Ruan Family and the Ziwei Chen Family, but also because they hadn't contacted each other for years. Who knew how the Chen Family would regard them?
"To think the Third Young Master values us so, we are willing to pledge our utmost loyalty to the Chen Family!" Ruan Zhenlong was the first to bow deeply.
Elder Nether nodded slightly at this sight.
A superior should maintain a certain distance when interacting with subordinates, without being too cold and distant, to balance authority and benevolence.
Since the Third Young Master disembarked to meet people, he first had them bow in respect to create unease.
Then he acted warmly, bridging gaps with a few words.
This method was flawless.
If done in any other sequence, it wouldn't be nearly as effective.
In human interactions, it's essential to first show a stern face, then a kind one, so even a mild compliment can bring great joy.
If you start with kindness, it becomes cheap, and a subsequent harsh manner can lead the other party to feel it unfair and become resentful, thinking you've changed.
Human interactions are like a measuring stick.
And human nature tends to want more if given an inch.
Thus, room must be left for advancement.
"It's truly remarkable. Despite his age, the Third Young Master handles human relations with such finesse." Elder Nether thought with admiration, feeling ever more satisfied with Chen Zhixing.
"Third Young Master, you and this elder are weary from your travels. My father has prepared a banquet at the mansion; shall we head there to rest?" Ruan Nantian said enthusiastically.
Chen Zhixing nodded, his gaze swept across the crowd, then he suddenly asked:
"Patriarch Ruan, I have heard there is a remarkable prodigy in your family named Ruan Nanzhu. Where might this person be?"
At these words.
Ruan Zhenlong, Ruan Nantian, and the others all froze.
Chapter 65: Chapter 65: The Confused Ruan Nanzhu
"Oh?"
Chen Zhixing's gaze swept over Ruan Zhenlong and Ruan Nantian's faces, noticing both of them looked troubled, he understood a little in his heart.
It seems that Ruan Nanzhu is not very welcoming towards himself.
"Third Young Master, my younger sister is shy and doesn't like to show herself in public. She is waiting at home, don't worry, don't worry." Ruan Nantian quickly smiled.
"Third Young Master, come, the mansion is ready with fine wine and exquisite dishes, just waiting for you."
After speaking, Ruan Nantian had someone lead the way.
"Is that so."
Chen Zhixing gave a non-committal smile, asked no more questions, and followed the Ruan family towards the Ruan Mansion.
As for Ruan Nanzhu, he did not care.
She's just a leading heroine in a storyline, nothing significant.
However, Ruan Nanzhu's attitude made him somewhat amused.
Perhaps all of this is related to the Celestial Chosen Protagonist?
At the end of the group.
Ruan Zhenlong's face turned dark, he coldly said to the family elders, "I don't care what method you use, before the Third Young Master returns to the mansion, I want to see that girl Nanzhu at the door to greet him!"
After that, Ruan Zhenlong flicked his sleeves, snorting coldly, and walked away.
Seeing this, Ruan Nantian couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile, saying, "Third Young Master is related to the entire family's future, my sister is a bit excessive this time."
A crowd of Ruan family elders exchanged glances and quietly dispersed.
Chen Zhixing caught this scene out of the corner of his eye and couldn't help but smile slightly.
The Ruan father and son are indeed smart.
...
...
At the same time.
In Wuxuan City, beside the Wushui River.
Willow trees dipped their elegant, luscious branches.
Two people walked together.
The left was an incomparably beautiful young woman at the prime of her youth, dressed in a purple suana waist long skirt, outlining her balanced curves.
A fair and delicate oval face, bright eyes, and white teeth, with a touch of spiritual qi at her eyes and brows, an elegant nose, and vermilion lips, her aura like a secluded orchid.
Her full head of black hair cascaded like a waterfall, smooth and shiny.
Anyone who saw her would exclaim, how could such a beauty exist in this world.
The young man walking on the right, however, fell short in appearance, not handsome, but neither ugly, just average.
"Lin Feng, why have you called me out? What is it?" Ruan Nanzhu frowned slightly, speaking with some complaint.
Today's a big family event, with the Third Young Master of the Longevity Family, the Ziwei Chen Family, arriving at the Ruan household.
Whether the Ruan family can reconnect with the Chen family depends on today.
If handled well, the Ruan family might soar, the group from Profound Yin Mountain outside the city who troubled the Ruan family for long, would be an insignificant problem.
Yet at this crucial moment.
Lin Feng had called her out, claiming to have important matters to discuss.
"Nanzhu, you really want to meet that so-called Third Young Master of the Chen Family?"
Lin Feng walked with his hands behind his back, smiling disdainfully, "The Ziwei Chen Family has long declined, there's no one at the Longevity Realm in their family, and they dare call themselves a Longevity Family? That Third Young Master, I've looked into him, just a loafer relying on family fame, what does he count for?"
"Give me time, not to mention that Third Young Master, even the entire Ziwei Chen Family, I can overthrow!"
Hearing this, Ruan Nanzhu opened her mouth, intending to say that no matter how declined the Ziwei Chen Family is, Lin Feng, with his background, is not in a position to criticize.
But as the words reached her mouth, she swallowed them hard.
Lin Feng, despite coming from humble beginnings, had a proud nature, valuing his dignity greatly; these words would inevitably be discouraging.
"Hmm, I believe in your potential, in the future, you will surely soar, I've always thought so."
Ruan Nanzhu smiled at Lin Feng, then softly said, "But... that's for the future, Lin Feng, why did you call me out? If there's nothing, I'll go back. It's better than the Third Young Master thinking our Ruan family is rude."
After saying this, Ruan Nanzhu prepared to turn back.
"Nanzhu!"
Lin Feng took a deep breath, speaking in a low voice, "Can't you see? Your father wants to use you as a tool to climb to the Chen family!"
Ruan Nanzhu stopped her steps but did not turn back.
Lin Feng was delighted in his heart and took advantage by continuing, "Nanzhu, if you go back now, it's like a sheep to the tiger's mouth, you know? That Third Young Master is good-for-nothing, his father Chen Tianliang infamously plunders in the Cultivation Realm! Do you really want to accept fate and hand over your life to such a scoundrel?"
Silence fell upon Ruan Nanzhu.
Lin Feng took another deep breath, quickly stepped forward, and with deep affection on his face said, "Nanzhu, give me time, and you will see that the Ziwei Chen Family, that Third Young Master, are just passing smokes!"
After saying this, he intended to take the opportunity to hold Ruan Nanzhu's hand for the first time.
However, before he could reach out to touch Nanzhu's hand.
"Lin Feng, saying it once to me is enough. I won't hold it against you this time. Don't ever mention it again!"
"The family spent so much to nurture me, just... even if they really want me to sacrifice, I... I can't refuse!"
Nanzhu's lips trembled as she uttered her final words, appearing as if something was lost, her beautiful eyes reddened as she swiftly walked away.
"Nanzhu!!!"
Lin Feng watched Ruan Nanzhu's departing back, clenching his fists until his nails dug into his flesh, drawing slight blood without realizing it.
"Nanzhu, don't worry, I absolutely won't just stand by and watch you jump into the fire!"
Lin Feng vowed in his heart, determination flashing across his face.
Even if it means revealing his cards today, he will keep Ruan Nanzhu!
Indeed!
He has a big secret!
This secret is the reason he fears neither the Third Young Master nor the Ziwei Chen Family, confident of extraordinary success in the future!
...
...
When Ruan Nanzhu staggered back to the family, she happened to encounter the family elders looking for her at the door.
"My dear young lady, you're finally back!"
When the family elder saw Ruan Nanzhu, he heaved a great sigh of relief and quickly said, "Hurry, hurry, come with me to the door to welcome the Third Young Master."
"Okay." Nanzhu nodded absentmindedly.
The reason was not because of Lin Feng.
Though she admired Lin Feng, their relationship wasn't enough to sway her emotions at present.
More so, it was her confusion about her own fate.
"I've read novels and biographies describing second-generation rich kids, all with big bellies and greasy faces, arrogance, and unruly. This Third Young Master will hardly be any different..."
As Ruan Nanzhu felt muddled in her heart.
The family elder beside her suddenly brightened and said excitedly:
"The Third Young Master is here!"
Ruan Nanzhu couldn't help but lift her head, forcing a smile as she looked forward.
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Chapter 66: Chapter 66 The Celestial Chosen Protagonist Appears! I, Lin Feng, am here to enforce the will of heaven!
As Chen Zhixing was surrounded by throngs of people, being hailed and crowded around him, he brushed past next to Ruan Nanzhu.
He even just glanced lightly at her face without a hint of warmth and did not look at her again.
This left Ruan Nanzhu, who had mentally crafted a grand drama in her mind,
unable to help but gaze blankly, her brain stalling.
Wha...what's going on?
How is this completely different from what I imagined?
"Nanzhu! You troublesome girl, where did you run off to?"
It was not until her mother's voice came that Ruan Nanzhu uttered an "ah" sound, coming back to her senses.
"Mother, what is it?" Ruan Nanzhu asked somewhat flustered.
"You're really asking me 'what is it'? The Third Young Master came today, where did you run off to earlier?" Madam Ruan gave Ruan Nanzhu a look of disappointed frustration and continued, "Your father is very angry now, go apologize to him quickly!"
"I... I know." Ruan Nanzhu nodded obediently, asking in a low voice: "Mother, was that just now the Third Young Master? Rumor has it he said he's still young, how could he....."
Recalling Chen Zhixing's profile as he brushed past her, Ruan Nanzhu said: ".....how could he be so outstanding?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Ruan said irritably: "He is a direct descendant of the Longevity Family, do you think he would be like any commoner around here? It's naturally normal for him to stand out."
After speaking, Madam Ruan further admonished Ruan Nanzhu before leaving.
Meanwhile, walking at the forefront, Chen Zhixing had a faint smile on his lips.
This future renowned Great Lady of the East Profound Domain, Ruan Nanzhu, indeed possesses peerless beauty.
In all his past and present lifetimes, he has never seen a girl more beautiful than Ruan Nanzhu.
He couldn't help but think.
A girl this beautiful, a punch would probably make her cry for a long time, right?
.....
.....
That night.
The stars were splendid, the long moon hung in the sky.
Inside the main hall of the Ruan Mansion.
Chen Zhixing, dressed in a white robe whiter than snow, sat in the chief seat, eyes lowered as he sipped tea.
A host of Ruan family children came forward to toast Chen Zhixing.
Chen Zhixing nodded, which was considered a response.
Beside him, Ruan Nanzhu sat upright with some nervousness, occasionally sneaking glances at Chen Zhixing's profile.
Although she did not want to admit it, she had to say.
This Third Young Master of the Ziwei Chen Family, regardless of whether he was a mere scapegrace, indeed had uncommon looks.
At least in this Wuxuan City, she had never seen someone more handsome than this Third Young Master.
"Now that I have broken through to the True Self First Layer, next I should think of a way to break through to the True Self Second Layer."
Chen Zhixing's eyes flickered constantly; other people need to continually accumulate and deepen their Great Tao Enlightenment to break through to the True Self Second Layer.
But he, possessing the Nine Gods Technique, merely needs to condense a second Great Tao Seed to break through to the True Self Second Layer.
However, he was somewhat hesitant in selecting the second Great Tao Seed.
The Divine Thought Tao is too profound, he always felt there were some areas he hadn't fully comprehended.
Just as Chen Zhixing was contemplating.
"Third Young Master, how do the dishes of our mansion suit your taste?" Ruan Zhenlong asked with a smile from beside him.
Chen Zhixing collected his thoughts, nodded, and said: "Not bad, all are spiritual birds and exotic beasts captured from the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, Patriarch Ruan has been thoughtful."
"Hahaha, that's good, we are a small place, incomparable to the Ziwei Chen Family, some conditions are not up to par, we must ask the Third Young Master for understanding." Ruan Zhenlong was in high spirits, from the current perspective, he considered his interactions with Chen Zhixing quite smooth.
He thought this time, their Ruan family in Wuxuan City would surely be able to latch onto the big ship of the Chen Family, right?
Just as Ruan Zhenlong was immersing himself in visions of a bright future.
Bang!
The door to the grand hall was suddenly pushed open!
Immediately after.
A young man, dressed in black cloth hemp garments, with the appearance of a household servant, strode into the hall.
Before everyone could react.
"If a family's future is obtained at the cost of sacrificing one's own daughter, in my opinion, such a future is better not sought!"
A righteous voice resounded from the mouth of this household servant.
Shua shua shua!
In an instant, the originally lively atmosphere in the Ruan family hall solidified.
Everyone was stunned, their eyes uniformly fixed on this young servant.
This young servant, although locked in by everyone's gaze, did not show a hint of fear; instead, he stepped forward, his expression resolute, and said in a deep voice:
"A true man lives between heaven and earth, and should strive constantly for self-improvement! Depending on selling one's own kin to curry favor with others, what kind of capability is that?"
"Miss Nanzhu is a living person, not a tool for you to trade for your family's future!"
"Do you have even a shred of respect for her?"
Saying this, the young servant's lips curled into a mocking smile.
"Heh, who would have thought that the full house of noble gentlemen turns out to be a bunch of people selling themselves and others!"
Boom——!!!
As the words fell, everyone finally reacted.
Immediately, it was like a stone stirring up a thousand waves.
The entire Ruan Family's grand hall was instantly in an uproar!
"Insolent!!"
Originally lost in thoughts of the future, Ruan Zhenlong's face suddenly changed dramatically. He slapped the armrest of his seat, stood up with a roar, and shouted, "Lin Feng! Today is our Ruan Family's banquet; how dare you make a clamor here!"
"Someone, seize him for me!!"
In an instant, the family's elders all rose with aggressive momentum.
Ruan Nantian's face turned cold as he said, "Lin Feng, this is our Ruan Family's internal matter. What right do you, a mere servant, have to comment here?"
Surrounded by the family's elders, Lin Feng wasn't the least bit flustered, as if he'd already anticipated this scene. Instead, he stepped forward, mocking:
"Among everyone present, you are all close uncles of Miss Nanzhu, yet none of you dare to speak for her!"
"May I ask, where is the justice in this world? Where is the fairness?"
Boom!
Lin Feng stepped forward, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces, pronouncing each word firmly:
"I know you all see me as just a lowly servant, looking down on me, but I want to say..."
"If there is no justice in this world, I, Lin Feng, will use my fists today to establish justice!"
"If there is no fairness in this world, I, Lin Feng, will stand up today to draw fairness!!"
As the last words were spoken, it was like a mighty blow to the head, resonating powerfully!
"You you you....."
Ruan Zhenlong pointed at Lin Feng, trembling with anger.
Madam Ruan, Ruan Nantian, and others, their faces turned a shade of iron.
This guy wants to bring the Ruan Family to ruin?!
At this moment, everyone in the Ruan Family looked at Lin Feng with a desire to devour him.
"Th... Third Young Master, give me a little time, I can handle this!"
Ruan Zhenlong gasped for breath, quickly looking towards Chen Zhixing, forcing a smile on his face.
"Hmm."
Chen Zhixing nodded slightly, his expression unchanged, as he took a sip of tea, looking at Lin Feng with amusement.
The servant identity, checks out.
Born humble yet full of arrogance, checks out.
Unfounded persecution complex, believing others look down on him, checks out.
Enthusiastic and bumptious, checks out.
The most crucial thing is... pretending so well at it!
No doubt about it, this Lin Feng must be the Celestial Chosen Protagonist of the 'Household Servant Chapter'!
Next, according to the Celestial Chosen Protagonist's routine, this person will showcase his talent and strength, defeating all Eight Great Elders, shocking everyone, right?
While Chen Zhixing pondered.
"Quickly seize this villain!" Ruan Zhenlong turned around and roared.
Instantly, the eight family elders, each at the Clarity Fifth Layer, all attacked, trying to subdue Lin Feng.
"Who dares touch me?!"
Lin Feng raised his eyelids, and a cultivation at the initial Clarity Realm erupted from him.
Facing the charging eight elders of the Ruan Family, he laughed aloud:
"This level of skill, and you want to capture me, Lin Feng? Merely a mob of weaklings!"
"Divine Skill: Ultimate Desolate Eye!"
Boom!!!
In an instant, an invisible mighty force surged from Lin Feng's eyes.
The eight Ruan Family elders were instantly hit as if by an invisible sledgehammer, flying backward, spitting out blood.
In just one move, all eight Clarity Realm elders were defeated!
In that instant, the grand hall fell into dead silence.
Everyone looked at Lin Feng in disbelief.
"What? He broke through to the Clarity Realm?"
"Hiss! Challenging higher realms, just entering the Clarity Realm, and he swept through eight Clarity Fifth Layer family elders!"
"This is bad!"
Voices of discussion arose.
Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders, a smug smile spreading across his face.
Everything that happened today unfolded just as he had anticipated in his scripts.
Next, it's time to slap that Third Young Master in the face!
Thinking of this.
Lin Feng raised his head, looking at Chen Zhixing, who sat high on the main seat, calm and silent all along, and said loudly:
"I suppose you are the Third Young Master of the Ziwei Chen Family?"
Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Intensify Efforts! Lin Feng's Mental Breakdown
Ruan Family's main hall, at the head seat.
Chen Zhixing put down the teacup, looked down at the stubbornly proud Lin Feng, and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
Hmm, this look in his eyes... truly clear yet foolish.
Then, Chen Zhixing withdrew his gaze and no longer looked at him.
As a dignified villain, how could he respond to just anyone calling out to him?
"Impudent! What is your status, daring to call out directly to the Third Young Master?"
Ruan Zhenlong couldn't hold back any longer, the anger in his eyes was jumping violently.
"Lin Feng, since you entered my Ruan family, although you're merely a servant, have we ever treated you even a bit poorly? Your food, clothing, and lodging, which one was not provided by our Ruan family?"
"And now you have the face to dare accuse our Ruan family of wrongdoing here?"
Lin Feng heard this and indifferently shook his head, saying, "Don't make it sound like charity, if it weren't for valuing my potential, would you treat me so well? To be blunt, your goal is nothing more than an investment, don't paint yourselves as great benefactors."
Hearing these words, Chen Zhixing couldn't help but smile slightly in his heart.
Here it comes.
One of the protagonist's characteristics, all the good surrounding him is taken for granted, but with even the slightest wrong, he will repay it with a grudge and remember it deeply.
"Hahahaha, potential? To tell you the truth, before today, I've never seen even the slightest potential in you!" Ruan Zhenlong laughed, his eyes filled with chilling coldness.
He originally wanted to give Lin Feng a chance, but now it seems...
This ungrateful creature is not worth his leniency at all!
"Die!!!"
Ruan Zhenlong, full of anger, made a move, and the cultivation at the Peak of Divine Travel Ninth Layer erupted immediately.
In an instant, the entire main hall was filled with flying sand and rocks, and tables and chairs shook violently with noise.
A hand, condensed from the void with extreme compressed power, fiercely struck towards Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's eyes flashed with panic, but touching a talisman tightly held in his hand calmed him down considerably.
Boom!!!
Just as the hand had not yet landed on Lin Feng, a golden light burst instantly from Lin Feng's palm, transforming into a barrier that securely protected him.
Clang—!
With a crisp sound, the hand struck by Ruan Zhenlong instantly shattered.
And that barrier merely trembled slightly, continuing to hold Lin Feng's form steady.
"Hmm?" Ruan Zhenlong was instantly surprised.
While Lin Feng, seeing this, was completely reassured, no longer flustered.
"Patriarch Ruan, do you think I dared to come alone unprepared?"
Lin Feng smugly shrugged his shoulders, then looked up at Ruan Nanzhu beside Chen Zhixing, his face turning affectionate and said tenderly:
"Nanzhu, don't be afraid, I'm here, I'll take you away."
At this moment.
Confidence surged in Lin Feng's heart.
No matter how indifferent Ruan Nanzhu is, with today's actions, wouldn't she be moved to tears and throw herself into my arms?
"I don't believe this won't win you over," Lin Feng's heart was full of certainty, vowing resolutely.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Nanzhu's eyebrows knitted slightly, she wanted to say that regardless of whether it's her father, uncles, or even the Third Young Master, they had never made any demands of her.
Moreover, the family has always treated her well since childhood, and today, such a scene, how will the family see her?
But before she could speak.
Chen Zhixing, who had been quietly drinking tea all along with a calm demeanor, suddenly looked at Ruan Nanzhu, then pointed to his left thigh, and calmly said:
"Sit."
Swish!
With these words, everyone in the entire hall showed a strange expression.
Sit?
Lin Feng's smile instantly froze.
"No! Impossible, Miss Nanzhu, with her aloofness, I haven't even touched her hand..."
As Lin Feng stared tightly at Ruan Nanzhu, his heart in turmoil.
Only to see Ruan Nanzhu look at her parents, then at Chen Zhixing, with ink-like hair, handsome and unmatched face, and a calm expression.
After a struggle appeared on her face, she cast a glance of apology toward Lin Feng.
The next moment.
Under Lin Feng's incredulous gaze, Ruan Nanzhu lowered her head, her delicate body somewhat stiff, her pretty face flushed as she slowly sat on Chen Zhixing's lap.
"Th... Third Young Master, is this alright?" Ruan Nanzhu's voice was as soft as a mosquito, a hint of crimson spreading from her neck to her ears.
Boom!!!
In an instant, Lin Feng felt as if he had been struck by lightning, plunged into an ice cellar.
He looked at Ruan Nanzhu, her face flushed and shy, sitting on Chen Zhixing's lap, only to feel something deep inside him shatter and collapse!
This was his dream goddess whom he hadn't even touched!
And now she was sitting on someone else's lap?!
At the same time.
Feeling the warmth and softness on his lap, along with slight trembling, Chen Zhixing didn't need to look to sense Ruan Nanzhu's nervousness.
"It's fine."
Chen Zhixing nodded casually, his attractive long eyes narrowing playfully as he glanced at the lost-looking Lin Feng.
Heh, so you were pretending to be impressive, huh?
Can't deny, this feeling of suppressing someone with just power and influence... is quite enjoyable?
"Hmm, a meaningless game, it's time to end it."
Just as Chen Zhixing was silently intending to take care of Lin Feng.
[Ding! You have suppressed one of the Celestial Chosen Protagonists, and will strip away part of the opponent's fortune and gifted abilities!]
[Ding! Your Fortune Value's initial value is 37%, increased by 13%! Total Fortune Value 50%!]
[Your current title: Celestial Official's Blessing]
[Ding! You obtained a Nine-Layered Exquisite Pagoda Fragment · Unlock one of the Nine Great Divine Techniques, Desolate Eye!]
A long-missing 'ding ding ding' suddenly echoed in Chen Zhixing's mind.
The next moment, a golden light flashed across Chen Zhixing's eyes.
Vaguely, it seemed as if something more appeared within his eyes.
"Oh?"
Chen Zhixing raised an eyebrow, a slight surprise flashing through his mind.
Not only can you strip away fortune and gifted abilities from a Celestial Chosen Protagonist by killing them, but you can gain from suppressing them as well?
Then last time... why didn't I get anything? Was it because I killed too quickly?
Or perhaps, although it seemed I suppressed Ye Chen last time, Ye Chen didn't feel much turmoil in his heart, and wasn't really hurt?
You have to suppress to the Celestial Chosen Protagonist's weakness? Break through his defenses? Create effective suppression?
And Ruan Nanzhu... is Lin Feng's weakness?
In an instant, Chen Zhixing's thoughts spun quickly.
"Last time I gained 30% Fortune Value, and Lin Feng's Fortune Value, logically speaking, should be higher than that of Ye Chen, so it shouldn't be less. Meaning the Fortune Value gained from suppressing a Celestial Chosen Protagonist is less than from directly killing them?"
"But... killing is a one-time gain, whereas suppressing is like cutting weeds, it can continually grow. You can keep suppressing and then kill again later?"
"And this Desolate Eye, if I remember correctly, Lin Feng's Golden Finger is a mysterious Nine-Layered Exquisite Pagoda in his mind. This Exquisite Pagoda has nine layers, and each breakthrough in a Great Realm unlocks a layer, granting a top-level Divine Technique."
"This Desolate Eye is one of those top-level Divine Techniques unlocked!"
"In the previous life 'Great Cultivation', Lin Feng relied on the Nine-Layered Exquisite Pagoda to sweep through invincible, especially after unlocking all nine layers, he could obtain an Exquisite Pagoda to suppress the invincible of that era!"
For a moment, Chen Zhixing's eyes flickered with insight, understanding many things instantly.
"Never mind, as for any other hidden functions, I'll research them later, as for now..."
Chen Zhixing looked at Lin Feng, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
Now... I have to increase the intensity!
The next moment.
Chen Zhixing's left hand wrapped around Ruan Nanzhu's slender waist, then rested on her leg.
Under Lin Feng's gaze, filled with furious hatred, Chen Zhixing calmly sipped a cup of tea and said evenly:
"Miss Ruan, wait for me in the boudoir tonight, let's discuss cultivation matters, shall we?"
With those words.
Ruan Nanzhu's entire body went stiff, her mind blank.
Before she could respond.
"Ahhhhh!!! Chen Zhixing, you've gone too far, I'm going to kill you!!"
Lin Feng spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, utterly crazed.