C18 Qi Refinement Realm

The Great Yuan Stage was bustling with noise and excitement. A sea of people were gathered there like a black tide.

This was the day that thousands of outer sect disciples looked forward to the most, but in the end, only two hundred lucky people could become inner sect disciples. It was crowded and noisy.

Everyone gathered around the two square platforms. On one of the platforms stood more than ten rows of disciples. Their faces were brimming with brilliant smiles. These were the two hundred outstanding disciples that had been elected from the thousands of people. Standing at the very front of the line was Xue Chuan, Mei Ling and a few other top people in the Refinement Realm.

Xin Lan, on the other hand, was standing at the back of the group. There was also joy on their faces that couldn't be hidden.

Xue Chuan, Mei Ling and the rest were facing another stage. On the stage were a few clan elders of the Mystical Peak and a few high ranking administrators. Elder Song He had already returned. He stood in the middle. On the left was a female Elder. Her clothes were light and elegant, and she looked to be in her thirties. She had quite the charm. It was the Ninth Elder, Yun Qing.

Yang Hui and the other elders also stood beside Song He and Yun Qing. Today was an important day for them. They needed to be there as well.

"The ceremony for the inner disciples to enter the sect will now begin."

A person dressed as a deacon saw the time and announced loudly. In an instant, the atmosphere of the entire arena reached an unprecedented level of excitement. Thousands of people cheered. Even if a majority of them weren't chosen, their friends and supporters were among those two hundred people.

Thunder rumbled and applause rang out in unison in the entire Dayuan Platform. At the same time as he cheered for his friend, he also promised Cheng Ruo. There would definitely be a place for him on the stage next year.

"Big Sister Xin Lan, you can do it!"

"Xin Lan, great power. Wait for us at the inner door. Next year, Xiao Wen, I, and Han Chen will go find you. "

Hearing the shouts, Xin Lan and Da Wei's hearts moved, tears could not help but appear in the corners of their eyes. Looking around, he realized that Han Chen had not come. They looked at each other and sighed.

That's right! How could Han Chen come to such an occasion? If he hadn't been framed and chosen as an inner disciple, there definitely wouldn't have been any problems.

Yang Hui, who was on the stage, took a few steps forward, signaling for everyone to quiet down. First, he turned his head back to exchange a glance with Elder Song, Song He, and the Ninth Elder, and then nodded in understanding as he spoke in a clear voice.

"Today may be a turning point for you. You are this year's batch of inner disciples, where you are no longer the most outstanding. But what is certain is that you will grow even faster. "

After speaking, Yang Hui signalled to a deacon, who walked up to him with a tray in his hand. On the tray, there was a glittering and exquisite emblem.

This was what every outer court disciple hoped to obtain, the token of the inner court disciples. The audience once again welcomed all sorts of cheers. On the stage, Mei Ling, Xin Lan, and the Great Might all revealed a solemn and solemn expression. Only Xue Chuan had a trace of frivolity and complacency between his brows.

"In this ceremony, Xue Chuan will enter the Sect as the first person." Yang Hui took a badge from the tray and handed it over to a pretty female deacon. The female deacon smiled as she took her badge and walked towards Xue Chuan.

"Good job, Senior Brother Xue Chuan."

"Xue Chuan is mighty, the number one is mighty."

"Senior Brother Xue Chuan, Senior Brother Xue Chuan."

...

The entire Dayuan Platform was in jubilation, especially amongst the numerous female disciples. Xue Chuan was simply the lover of their dreams. Under the cheers of thousands of people, Xue Chuan's face was full of smiles as he prepared to receive the female deacon's badge. Not far from him, Mei Ling glanced at him indifferently and said to himself, "A hypocrite."

And Xin Lan, Da Wei and the rest, even scolded themselves as "despicable scum" in their hearts.

But no matter what, Xue Chuan's popularity was high, there was no doubt about it. Countless people cheered and cheered for him. Just as Xue Chuan was about to wear the badge. An ice-cold voice thundered, causing the entire arena to fall into silence.

"Wait!"

Everyone present was startled, while Xin Lan, Xiao Wen and the rest were even more so stunned. Their gazes swept towards the source of the sound. A slender and slightly thin, handsome youth slowly walked out from the crowd. They stopped in the middle of the two platforms.

"Han Chen?"

"He's still not dead?"

"How is this possible? Didn't he stay in the Core Fire Formation for two months? "

Seeing Han Chen, the scene became chaotic. Only then did everyone remember that there was still a person imprisoned in the Core Fire Formation. It had been two months, and most people thought he was dead, but now he was standing here safe and sound.

Other than Elder Song He and Ninth Elder Yun Qing, almost everyone else knew about what had happened two months ago. Xue Chuan and Yang Hui were both surprised.

Not dead? An eighth level Body Tempering disciple was actually able to last through two months of the Earth Core Fire Formation? However, Yang Hui quickly calmed himself down, and with an extremely displeased expression, he shouted out: "Han Chen, how dare you even disturb the ceremony to enter, what are your intentions?"

Han Chen did not bother with Yang Hui, and turned his gaze towards Song He and Yun Qing, who were the most senior, as he cupped his fists and said politely, "Elder Song He, Ninth Elder. Disciple Han Chen has something to say. May I ask if our sect has a rule? Among the two hundred disciples elected, if I can prove that I am stronger than one of them, will I be able to replace him? "

With that said, everyone immediately understood what Han Chen meant. And out of the two hundred people on the stage, nearly half of them were caught in a state of unease. Han Chen was someone who could even beat Li Yuan, and there was no lack of people who were weaker than him.

Yang Hui's face became a little gloomy as a sense of unease arose in his heart. Before he could say anything, Song He indifferently replied, "Correct, there is such a rule."

"Alright then." Han Chen responded, then turned and pointed at someone, "I'll challenge him."

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! In an instant, the entire Dayuan Platform was thrown into chaos. All of them revealed expressions of disbelief. Han Chen was none other than Xue Chuan, the second level of the Refinement Realm, the number one disciple in the outer sect.

"Really?" Is there something wrong with his head? actually challenging Senior Brother Xue Chuan? "

"He's really reckless. If I remember correctly, he's only at the Eighth Layer of Body Tempering."

"How ridiculous."

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All sorts of doubts, insults and mockery arose from the crowd. Xin Lan, Da Wei, and the Xiao Wen and Little Monkey who were below the stage were equally stunned. They naturally knew that Han Chen wanted to take revenge on Xue Chuan, but did he really have the ability to defeat him? Clearly, it was impossible.

There was a complicated look on Mei Ling's beautiful face, maybe Han Chen had really gone crazy.

Song He, Yun Qing, Yang Hui, and the elders were all shocked speechless by Han Chen's decision. Song He probed again, "Han Chen, you really want to choose Xue Chuan."

"Yes." Han Chen nodded his head firmly, a cold aura surged in his eyes as he stared intently at Xue Chuan's handsome face, his throat rolling as he spoke, "Xue Chuan, do you dare to fight with me?"

A domineering aura involuntarily emerged from Han Chen's body. At this moment, the radiance that belonged to Xue Chuan, seemed to have started to dim down.

Xue Chuan sneered, a flash of killing intent appeared between his brows, "Hmph, why would I not dare?"

During the induction ceremony, the most unexpected thing happened. Everyone present was moved. This was something that no one had expected. Many people on the stage were shocked and then let out a sigh of relief. Luckily, this opportunity to become an inner disciple was saved.

"Brat, you are courting death." Yang Hui snorted and then said to the two hundred disciples in front of him, "You two go down first and give them the stage."

How could the crowd dare to disobey? One by one, they left the high platform. Only Xue Chuan was left behind. The latter gestured for Han Chen to come over and said scornfully, "Please!"

Under the watch of thousands of people, Han Chen was neither servile nor overbearing, neither warm nor hot, instead he calmly walked up the stage and met Xue Chuan's gaze. A faintly discernible presence emanated from his body. Not far away, Song He and Yun Qing were both stunned. They looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

"Ninth Elder, did you notice something as well?"

"Yes." Patriarch Nine nodded, his beautiful eyes filled with seriousness.

The two people on the stage were filled with a thick killing intent in their hearts. Xue Chuan took out a sword and said fiercely, "I never thought that the Core Fire Array would be unable to kill you. But it doesn't matter, I'll do it myself. "

"I've also said this before. If I don't kill you, I swear I won't be a human." With a move of his mind, Han Chen also took out the flexible sword.

"Let's begin!"

Following Yang Hui's command, Xue Chuan's second stage Qi Refinement aura instantly exploded outwards. With a movement of his feet, he walked a few steps in front of Han Chen and slashed down with his sword that seemed to be able to split a mountain. Get the hell out of here. "

Anyone could feel Xue Chuan's anger, it was clearly at the critical moment of the induction ceremony. Han Chen ran out to embarrass him, if they did not kill him, they would not be able to vent the anger in their hearts.

Immediately afterwards, the killing intent that Han Chen released, was actually even stronger than Xue Chuan's. This was the accumulated rage of the past two months. At this moment, all of it was vented out.

Facing the enemy's aggressive assault, Han Chen's eyes narrowed, his palm congealed, and the flexible sword in his hand trembled, dodging the enemy's sword tip, and aiming straight for Xue Chuan's head.

This was a killing move that he had not held back at all. It was easy to imagine the extent to which the grudge between the two of them had ascended.

Xin Lan, Dafei, Xiao Wen, and Lil Monkey were extremely nervous. Xue Chuan was not a match for Li Yuan, who was at the second level of the Refinement Realm, and was even a little stronger than him. It was absolutely not something that a Body Tempering martial artist could withstand.

Bang! Their long swords intersected in the air, and the clash of martial elemental energy caused a slight disturbance in the air. Xue Chuan sneered, he slashed his sword, and a red Sword Qi flew towards Han Chen with the force of a gust of wind.

The difference between a Qi Refining stage and Body Tempering stage was that the former could utilize the form of a sword qi to attack someone from a distance.

Just when everyone thought that Han Chen could do nothing against Xue Chuan's Sword Qi, something shocking happened. Han Chen also slashed with his hand behind his back, following that, a faint white colored Sword Qi appeared.

Bang! Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the two sword Qis clashed violently and then disappeared into thin air.