NOVEL NEXT Chapter 79: Ye Chen...
Ye Chen,
Several days passed after the chaos in the Frost Wasteland. Ye Chen sat cross-legged in a quiet inn room, his eyes closed in meditation.
Golden dragon qi flowed around his body like threads of flame, repairing his injuries at a pace far beyond ordinary pills.
Having a bloodline is a rare blessing.
When he finally opened his eyes, they gleamed like twin stars. His cultivation had stabilized at the first stage of the Qi Saint realm, after all, he had gained his hands on some profound Dust at Frost Land so making some breakthrough was not out of question.
More importantly, his bloodline no longer slumbered, it pulsed faintly, whispering to him of ancient power that was yet to be awakened, yes, he could feel some disturbance in his sea of consciousness as he had magically comprehended the dragon-lightning fist technique.
"Even fate tried to suppress me… but I will carve my path with my own fists," Ye Chen muttered, clenching his hand.
The typical cringe load.
The Frost Wasteland trial had ended without glory. He had been humiliated, but he had also awakened his art and it's only a matter of time before he shines brighter than stars.
That humiliation burned in his heart like firewood, fueling his resolve. He will make sure to take the revenge.
Now, his path led to Azure Cloud City. It is a bustling city governed by the Azure Cloud Sect. Every few years, the sect opened its gates to test new disciples. It was an opportunity for all young cultivators to prove themselves.
And Ye Chen was determined to seize it... This is a Diamond rank sect.
Since Bai Long is asleep it's only a matter of nature that the wild cows will eat the grass.
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Arriving at the city,
The towering gates of the Azure Cloud sect loomed before him, guarded by armored soldiers wielding spears that glowed faintly with spiritual qi.
In the outer area, the streets beyond the gate bustled with life; vendors shouting, cultivators in flashy robes strolling proudly, mercenaries bartering for spirit stones.
Ye Lue walked beside him, her jade-like skin drawing stares from passersby. Few even looked twice at her perky back. She frowned slightly, clearly uncomfortable with the attention she was getting from her revealing clothes.
"Chen'er, once we enter, be careful. The Azure Cloud Sect's recruitment always attracts countless geniuses. Don't draw unnecessary trouble," she said. She knew her cousin would attract a lot of hatred from others, especially Young Masters for no apparent reason.
Well, she is the reason.
Ye Chen nodded calmly. "I know, Cousin. But trouble always seems to find me regardless I can't do anything..."
Almost as if on cue, a loud voice boomed.
"Hah! If it isn't Ye Chen, the Ye family's discarded trash!"
Ye Chen's brows furrowed. Turning, he saw a group of youths clad in blue robes. At their center stood a tall youth with sharp features and cold arrogance with the face that of a fox.
It was Ye Feng, the second son of the Ye family, and one of the very people who had mocked Ye Chen since childhood.
"Ye Feng," Ye Lue said sharply, stepping forward. "This isn't the Ye family grounds. Don't go too far."
Ye Feng sneered. "Cousin Lue, you waste your time on this dog? Hah! In Azure Cloud City, dogs who can't bark properly are crushed underfoot. Look at him he dares to come here for the sect recruitment? What a joke."
Ye Feng was a genius not a dumb so, he knew Ye Chen was here for the sect recruitment. Ye Feng was already an outer disciple in the sect.
The youths behind him burst into laughter. "Trash Chen thinks he can join the Azure Cloud Sect? He should go back to sweeping floors, hehe, he can wipe toilets at the sect..."
A fire ignited in Ye Chen's chest. Once, he would have lowered his head, enduring the humiliation to some extent. But not anymore, he was a Qi Saint realm powerhouse. However, he wasn't alone. The ones who had entered the Frost domain have gained some opportunity, and have raised the talent threshold of this era by little.
His dragon pupils flickered with golden light as he met Ye Feng's mocking gaze. "Ye Feng, the recruitment hasn't even begun, and you're already barking like a stray mutt. Be careful you don't choke on your own arrogance."
Gasps rippled through the crowd, and the minions looked at Ye Chen with wide eyes.
"He… he dared to insult Ye Feng!"
"Has the trash grown fangs?"
Ye Feng's face darkened instantly. "You dare!?" He stepped forward, spiritual qi surging. "Very well, dog. Let's see how many bones I'll have to break before you remember your place! You trash ouldump, useless hagroot..."
But before he could strike, a booming voice interrupted.
"Stop! Fighting is forbidden before the recruitment trials!"
A group of Azure Cloud Sect disciples descended from the sky, their azure robes billowing. Each one radiated the aura of a Qi Saint. One of them even had the presence of a foundation realm cultivator, their presence suppressing the crowd into silence.
The leading disciple glanced coldly at the gathered youths. "Anyone who causes trouble will be disqualified immediately... Or be punished severely,"
Ye Feng gritted his teeth, glaring at Ye Chen. "Count yourself lucky today."
He didn't wish to get punished by the elders.
He turned and strode off, his lackeys snickering behind him.
Ye Chen's fists clenched. His blood boiled, but his heart remained calm. Hmph, this brat was merely trash. Ye Chen didn't even put him in his eyes.
"Fellow Daoist, I am Ye Chen and I am here to take the trails of the sect," Ye Chen cupped his fist and bowed his head.
The chief disciple looked at Ye Chen... Ye Chen had the aura of a Qi saint someone who would be fit for an outer disciple and could even be an inner disciple.
"I am Che Baiyun, I am a rank.10 outer disciple..." The disciple greeted back.
Disciples have ranks based on their strength with age differences. And the disciple in front is Rank 10 on raw age.
Che Baiyun studied him carefully, then nodded slightly. "You have the aura of a Qi Saint… quite rare for someone seeking outer disciple status. The true trials to accept the disciples haven't started yet, it is still in process. However, you need to climb the spiritual mountain to prove your worth."
Spiritual mountain is a normal mountain but with each step, it will increase the pressure on your soul.
"Head to the left and you will need the Elder with a stall saying Azure Token, take the token and the tolem will guide you to the spiritual mountain,"
Ye Chen inclined his head. "Thank you, senior." His voice was calm, but there was an edge of fire beneath it. If the system was here, one could easily tell that Ye Chen's luck value was increasing.
"No problems and once you climb the mountains, they will decide whether you should start as a fake disciple or an outer disciple," Brother Baiyin said.
A fake disciple is not a true disciple, or a disciple who is left on hold. Some people can climb the mountains but don't have true cultivation talent due to a curse, suppression, or damaged meridians and shattered meridians.
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Ye Chen and Ye Lue went in their direction and found the elder as mentioned.
The elder sat quietly behind a wooden stall, his long azure robes folded neatly over his knees. A placard beside him read "Azure Token For Prospective Disciples." His expression was unreadable, but the faint shimmer of Qi around his body betrayed his cultivation. Even in rest, he exuded authority.
Ye Chen approached with Ye Lue by his side.
"Elder," Ye Chen said, bowing slightly, "I wish to take the spiritual mountain trial to prove my worth."
The elder's eyes scanned him from head to toe, lingering on the faint flicker of light in his dragon pupils. A soft hum of recognition escaped his lips. "Ah… the bloodline of dragons… yes, I see. Take this."
He reached under the table and produced a small, translucent token, faintly glowing with azure light. Ye Chen took it with a soft smile.
"For you too..."
Ye Lue also took the token with a smile. She was confident in her ability.
With the token, guiding them, both arrived at the spiritual mountain without any problem.
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A/n: All things considered, I believe Ye Chen did what's logical and since Bai Long is in bed, it's only natural he grows rapidly. I know you might drop this novel since Mc isn't winning at all because if he focuses on one protagonist, the other two will grow and somehow he has offended all three of them and now all of them are growing freely. So, I have decided to kill a few female leads to increase the system level. And focus on simple tasks.