Challenging Xi Xing Lei, the people present at the Yu Long Sect even began to question the integrity of their own ears. Chen Xuan, a familiar figure, renowned for taking a month to gather Qi into his body, was considered a waste within the Yu Long Sect. Yet, now he dared to challenge the sect's top genius, Xi Xing Lei. It was laughable.
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"Has Chen Xuan gone mad?"
"Just a clown seeking attention, only to be laughed at by everyone."
"What kind of trash dares to offend Senior Brother Xi? He must have quite the audacity."
"What sort of figure is Senior Brother Xi, that he should be challenged by someone like Chen Xuan?"
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The crowd in the Yu Long Sect square was in an uproar, with criticisms of Chen Xuan ringing in his ears. Even Elder Li furrowed his brow, though he refrained from speaking out due to his status. In the past, Chen Xuan wouldn't have dared to act this way. But now, things were different. He possessed power.
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Despite the ridicule from the crowd, Chen Xuan remained undaunted. Xi Xing Lei remained silent, merely surveying Chen Xuan. Xi Xing Lei actually had a deep impression of Chen Xuan. At the time, when he was heavily injured and carrying fourteen Cleansing Fruits, it was Chen Xuan who happened to pass by.
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Though Xi Xing Lei's injuries were severe, his strike was still formidable enough to knock Chen Xuan to the ground. Chen Xuan looked into Xi Xing Lei's eyes and smirked, "Do you dare?"
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"Do you dare to face me in a fair and honorable duel here?"
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Xi Xing Lei frowned slightly before finally speaking, "Chen Xuan, isn't it? I remember you. Have your wounds healed?"
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The implication was clear: Don't forget the pain once the scars have faded.
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"They have, thanks to your guidance, which has helped me improve," Chen Xuan replied.
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"I don't see your improvement, but your courage has indeed grown," Xi Xing Lei retorted.
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"But your courage seems to have diminished." Upon hearing Chen Xuan's audacious words, the crowd erupted once again.
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"What kind of person do you think you are, to mock Senior Brother Xi?"
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"You're not worthy to fight Senior Brother Xi. Let me teach you a lesson."
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Even Elder Li in the square couldn't help but rebuke, "Chen Xuan, silence! Who do you think you are!"
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At this moment, Xi Xing Lei suddenly smiled, "I admire Junior Brother Chen's courage. How about we settle this with a duel, with life and death at stake?"
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"What do you say? Do you dare?"
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Elder Li fell silent. He knew that Xi Xing Lei had made up his mind to kill. However, for someone like Chen Xuan, with such dismal talent and a lack of understanding of his position, it would be his own fault if he died.
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Chen Xuan also smiled. His goal had finally been achieved. He had successfully provoked Xi Xing Lei and challenged him to a public duel.
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Next, all he had to do was defeat and humiliate him mercilessly.
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"Then let's begin," Chen Xuan said lightly.
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Shen Hua, who had been concealing his presence with the Shadowless Technique, finally smiled.
Tightly gripped the Red Ghost Blade, drawing upon its formidable power.
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"Senior Brother Xi usually never uses a sword when sparring with others."
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"Senior Brother Xi seems serious this time. Looks like Chen Xuan will have a hard time surviving."
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"Who does he think he is, daring to be so audacious? He deserves to die."
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"We should take this opportunity to observe Senior Brother Xi's swordsmanship. It's not something we often get to see. Perhaps we can learn something from it."
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On the dueling platform, Chen Xuan lightly swung the short blade in his hand, looking at Xi Xing Lei with a sense of trance. It felt as if he had returned to that afternoon during the sect's trial when he fought for the Cleansing Fruits.
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Xi Xing Lei remained confident, but Chen Xuan was no longer the same person as before.
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"I used to envy you. Your extraordinary talent, the admiration you received, even the cheers you garnered with a simple swing of your sword."
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Xi Xing Lei paused for a moment upon hearing these words.
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"Are you begging for mercy? Unfortunately, it's too late. You shouldn't have provoked me."
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"Why couldn't you just stay in your corner quietly? Why did you have to jump out and act like a clown?"
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"Say your last words."
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"No, what I mean is, I will defeat you, become like you, and be admired by countless people."
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"You're asking for death!"
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Xi Xing Lei seemed provoked by Chen Xuan's words, and his spiritual power surged as his sword emitted a clear resonance.
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"Flowing Water Sword."
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A sword strike, akin to a roaring dragon, sent a cyan sword energy hurtling towards Chen Xuan.
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Under the envelopment of this strike, Chen Xuan felt an overwhelming sense of killing intent, momentarily causing his mind to falter.
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"Truly worthy of Xi Xing Lei, to be able to unleash such a strike," Elder Li marveled.
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Such talent was truly terrifying. As for Chen Xuan, he already considered himself dead.
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A waste like him couldn't possibly withstand such a strike.
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The Red Ghost Blade in Chen Xuan's hand emitted waves of fluctuations, awakening him from his momentary lapse.
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Seeing the cyan sword energy rushing towards him, Chen Xuan's eyes flashed with determination.
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Gripping the Red Ghost Blade tightly in his right hand, he drew upon its power.
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Sensing the surging power within him, Chen Xuan felt an unprecedented sense of strength.
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As the cyan sword energy approached, Chen Xuan had an epiphany.
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With the Red Ghost Blade in hand, he aimed at the sword energy and swung.
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The surging power of the Red Ghost Blade erupted instantly.
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A flash of red light shattered the cyan sword energy in midair.
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The red light emitted a terrifying aura, unabated as it slashed towards Xi Xing Lei.
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"How is this possible?" Xi Xing Lei's eyes widened in disbelief.
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In the face of intense crisis, every hair on Xi Xing Lei's body stood on end.
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Xi Xing Lei's spiritual power surged frantically as he held his sword defensively.
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"Sword Element Technique, block for me!"
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With Xi Xing Lei's sword as the core, a shield formed instantaneously.
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Boom!
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The shield shattered, and Xi Xing Lei fell to the ground, coughing up blood. His pristine white clothes were stained with dust and blood, leaving him in a sorry state.
"It seems everything is going smoothly."
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On the dueling grounds, Xi Xing Lei drew his sword, releasing a sharp aura.
“Look around you, all your junior brothers and sisters admire you. You've let them down, do you understand?” Xi Xing Lei heard these words and felt a sense of panic. He struggled to lift his eyes and glanced at the audience below.
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He only saw incredulous faces, watching him being trampled underfoot by Chen Xuan. This scene dealt a heavy blow to Xi Xing Lei's self-esteem.
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As a young genius, Xi Xing Lei was somewhat arrogant, and he valued his reputation above all else. But Chen Xuan's actions directly crushed Xi Xing Lei's dignity, leaving him utterly humiliated in front of countless disciples of the Jade Dragon Sect.
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"Chen Xuan, just wait. I will kill you!" Xi Xing Lei was beginning to sound frantic.
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"Oh, kill me?" Chen Xuan chuckled. "I knew you wanted to kill me from the moment you challenged me to a life-and-death duel."
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Elder Li hastily exclaimed, "Chen Xuan, you mustn't go too far!"
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At first, Elder Li was shocked to see Chen Xuan's newfound strength. But years of experience had given him ample wisdom. He immediately realized one thing: from now on, the top genius of the Jade Dragon Sect would no longer be Xi Xing Lei, but the current Chen Xuan.
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Though he didn't understand why Chen Xuan had behaved like such a waste before.
However, Elder Li had witnessed Chen Xuan's strength firsthand, seeing how he easily incapacitated Xi Xing Lei with a single strike. This talent was truly terrifying.
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Facing such a promising newcomer, Elder Li wasn't foolish enough to suppress him. Instead, he decided to show some goodwill, especially since Xi Xing Lei wasn't his disciple and couldn't be influenced as easily.
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But Chen Xuan was different. He didn't have a master yet, so Elder Li saw him as someone worth cultivating.
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When things escalated to the point of potential bloodshed, Elder Li intervened promptly. Losing either of these Jade Dragon Sect geniuses would be a great loss.
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"Don't worry, Elder Li, I won't kill him," Chen Xuan reassured.
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"As long as you act with restraint," Elder Li breathed a sigh of relief.
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"Xi Xing Lei, I won't kill you, but I want you to apologize to me," Chen Xuan proposed. "What do you say? You wanted to kill me, so I just need you to apologize. Isn't that magnanimous enough?"
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However, Xi Xing Lei, always proud, found it more difficult to apologize than to be killed.
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"You think you're someone? I am Xi Xing Lei! You want me to apologize to you?" Xi Xing Lei was furious.
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"In that case, I'll just keep stepping on your face until you apologize," Chen Xuan calmly responded.
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As Xi Xing Lei contemplated the humiliation of being publicly stepped on, his resolve began to falter.
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"If you kill me, fine. But if you don't, I swear, I will make you regret ever being born!" Xi Xing Lei threatened.
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"Oh, really?" Chen Xuan's foot remained firmly planted on Xi Xing Lei's head.
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Because of Xi Xing Lei's arrogance, there were many disciples in the Jade Dragon Sect who disliked him. However, none dared to voice their dissatisfaction under Xi Xing Lei's formidable power. But now, with Xi Xing Lei humiliated and defeated by Chen Xuan in front of everyone, whispers of criticism began to spread throughout the audience.
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"Look at our esteemed Senior Brother Xi, now in such a sorry state."
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"Xi Xing Lei is usually so arrogant. Why isn't he acting superior now?"
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"Judging by strength alone, Senior Brother Chen is even more formidable."
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Although these were murmurs, as cultivators, they had keen senses and could clearly hear each other's words.
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Xi Xing Lei looked at the eyes below the platform, feeling nothing but pain. He then turned his gaze to Elder Li, hoping for help.
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"Besides my master, you've always been the best to me, please help me, save your disciple," Xi Xing Lei pleaded.
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Elder Li looked at Chen Xuan and then said, "Chen Xuan, consider this."
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But Chen Xuan refused, "No, Elder Li. Xi Xing Lei wanted to kill me. I can't just let it slide."
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"Then, Xi Lei, apologize," Elder Li suggested, trying to defuse the situation.
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In reality, Elder Li had no intention of helping Xi Xing Lei. Chen Xuan was clearly more promising, and he didn't want to offend him. Xi Xing Lei's days as the sect's top genius were over.
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Xi Xing Lei's heart sank as he realized there was no hope left. Why was Elder Li treating him like this? He used to be so accommodating.
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"Senior Brother Xi, just apologize, and I'll forgive everything," Chen Xuan said leisurely.
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Struggling with his shattered pride, Xi Xing Lei gritted his teeth and muttered, "I'm sorry."
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"Louder, Senior Brother Xi," Chen Xuan demanded.
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Xi Xing Lei's face turned red as he shouted, "I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
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Finally, Chen Xuan smiled. "That's better, Senior Brother Xi. I forgive you."
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With that, Chen Xuan lifted his foot from Xi Xing Lei's face. Xi Xing Lei stumbled to his feet, his face still flushed with embarrassment and anger.
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Looking at the crowd below, he felt every pair of eyes mocking him, every gesture filled with contempt. Then he glanced at Chen Xuan's smiling face and Elder Li's innocent expression, feeling a surge of rage.
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"Would you like some healing pills?" Elder Li offered, feigning concern.
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