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Chapter 315: Do You Find His Figure Reminiscent of Someone?
Chapter 315: Do You Find His Figure Reminiscent of Someone?
Wen Yuanlang, Zhang Fan, and the other two Yunyang Sect disciples arranged to participate in the Midyear Grand Tournament were them.
Both of their cultivation realms had already reached the Sixth Stage Mountain Furnace Initial Realm.
Their overall strength was comparable, but there was still a noticeable gap in the power they displayed.
Zhang Fan was slightly more ordinary.
As for Wen Yuanlang, he was known as the first person beneath the Celestial Prodigy.
Many people said that if it weren't for the two Celestial Prodigies in the Yunyang Sect, he would have also become a Celestial Prodigy.
Furthermore, if Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan weren't so dazzling, Wen Yuanlang should have also obtained the title of a Celestial Prodigy.
In the pavilion, Sun Xuerong and Zhao Li were giving instructions to the four disciples about the arrangements for the next day.
Although it was said to be instructions for the four of them, most of it was directed at Wen Yuanlang and Zhang Fan.
According to the Yunyang Sect's estimation, no one should challenge Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan.
There was a high possibility that the two of them would directly obtain the qualification to go to the Shadowplain Battlefield.
Therefore, the most important thing about the Midyear Grand Tournament was still the confrontation with that Su Chen.
"Yuanlang, you have a softer temperament.
When doing things, you always tend to give others face and leave them a way out.
But this time, I hope that for the sake of the sect, you won't hold back too much.
This Su Chen used to be a disciple of our Yunyang Sect, but he left long ago, and now he's a disciple of the Celestial Capital.
Don't let your sympathy for him make you hold back too much.
Look at how much trouble this Su Chen has caused our Yunyang Sect."
Seeing Sun Xuerong's concern, Wen Yuanlang also spoke to reassure her.
"Elder Sun, please rest assured. My softness is reserved for my fellow sect members.
I knew this Su Chen when he was in the Yunyang Sect.
Before he surpassed Senior Sister Liu in demon-slaying contributions, this Su Chen had already repeatedly grabbed credit more than once, and his contributions exceeded mine.
I know what kind of person he is, and I despise him deeply."
Upon hearing these words, Sun Xuerong finally felt a little relieved.
"That's good. Tomorrow, try to improve your ranking and obtain the qualification to choose your opponent.
It's best if you can get the first pick.
When dealing with that Su Chen, you must subdue him with a single move.
Don't worry about whether you'll hurt or ruin him.
A person like him, who forgets gratitude and betrays his principles, deserves to be punished."
Wen Yuanlang nodded, indicating that he understood.
After the instructions were given, Sun Xuerong seemed to have some mixed feelings.
"Speaking of this, I feel a great responsibility for this matter.
After exposing this Su Chen, I did feel a bit soft-hearted.
From what I heard, although he had the habit of grabbing credit, he was still quite responsible.
Seeing that he had contributed to the Yunyang Sect, I thought of letting him off once.
I didn't expect this person to bring so much trouble to the sect."
Hearing this, Wen Yuanlang and Zhang Fan also spoke to comfort her.
They said that the responsibility didn't lie with her.
As an elder of the sect, it was natural for her to be more lenient towards the sect's disciples.
Sun Xuerong listened and felt comforted.
After a night's rest, at the hour of the rabbit, the people from various sects had already gathered.
The location of the Midyear Grand Tournament was on the north side of the capital city.
Due to the tournament rules, it was impossible to hold it within the city.
Not far from the north side of the capital was a long stretch of mountains.
The mountains weren't very tall, and the vegetation wasn't dense either.
In the middle of the mountain range, the lower part had already been arranged by the Great Zhou court.
A relatively large arena had been prepared long ago.
As the various sects arrived, they also heard about some changes to the rules along the way.
The court must have anticipated some issues and decided to make some adjustments.
First, for those who were challenged or challenged others and won, the next challenger could only challenge other people.
Consecutive challenges against the same person were not allowed, as they needed to give the challenged person some breathing room.
Although the change seemed minor, this rule completely altered the order of challenges.
At the end of the hour of the rabbit, the sky was already brightening.
It was summer, so dawn came earlier.
People from various sects had already arrived in front of the northern mountains.
Su Chen raised his eyes and looked around; the commoners who came to watch had already arrived early.
There were also some extinguished torches around, indicating that the people must have come with torches in hand when it was dark.
Compared to the assembly at the end of last year, Su Chen felt that there were even more commoners gathered today.
This time, the capital's Midyear Grand Tournament had indeed become a hot topic.
It wasn't just a grand tournament to watch.
At the same time, this tournament was related to the qualification to go to the Shadowplain Battlefield.
The news that the Yunyang Sect was going to cause trouble today had already spread far and wide.
Indeed, the Yunyang Sect had some background, and after their operation, quite a few people actually believed their nonsense.
The locations occupied by the various sects had already been planned by the royal court.
The Celestial Capital was positioned directly opposite the mountain range on the left, while the Yunyang Sect was on the right.
Perhaps it was to prevent the two sects from arguing with each other?
Su Chen followed the crowd into the arena and walked towards their designated spot, feeling many eyes on him.
The surrounding commoners and members of other sects all looked at Su Chen.
Su Chen himself didn't find this unexpected, as he had anticipated this before coming.
At this stage, it was almost impossible to avoid attracting too much attention.
Su Chen remained calm and composed.
Today, Yunyang Sect wanted to prove their capabilities and demonstrate that everything was a conspiracy by Tian's Spear City, all to attract the attention of the younger generation during the Midyear Competition.
Yunyang Sect intended to use this opportunity to prove themselves, and Su Chen also wanted to use this chance to prove himself to Tian's Spear City and clear his name.
Ever since leaving Yunyang Sect, he had been entangled in slander and defamation.
Now, not only was he affected, but even Tian's Spear City was implicated.
Su Chen was grateful to Tian's Spear City.
The treatment he received now was indeed a hundred times better than before when he was in Yunyang Sect.
Mr. Ouyang, standing nearby, seemed to want to say a few words of comfort to Su Chen.
But Su Chen didn't feel any significant pressure.
He turned around and searched the crowd, and not far away, he spotted his younger sister and Gu Wei amidst the crowd.
His younger sister waved at him with a smile.
Su Chen glanced at his sister and nodded at Gu Wei, thanking her for taking care of his younger sister.
Gu Wei didn't know what to make of it, but when she felt Su Chen's gaze upon her, she turned her head away, refusing to meet his eyes.
At this moment, the crowd became noisy again.
Not far away, the people from Yunyang Sect arrived.
Walking at the forefront was the Fifth Elder, Sun Xuerong.
Su Chen's eyes held a hint of coldness and disdain.
He had always disliked Sun Xuerong from the very beginning.
The surrounding crowd engaged in various discussions, and the topic of Yunyang Sect was no less popular than that of Tian's Spear City.
Moreover, there were Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan, the two most outstanding geniuses of Great Zhou.
Wherever they went, they drew the attention of the crowd.
Their progress in strength represented the advancement of the younger generation of Great Zhou.
Many eyes were fixed on the members of Yunyang Sect.
However, many of Yunyang Sect's gazes were focused on Su Chen.
Su Chen had once been a disciple of Yunyang Sect, but among these high-ranking members and core disciples of Yunyang Sect, he didn't leave much of an impression.
In fact, among all these people from Yunyang Sect, there wasn't a single person who could clearly remember Su Chen's appearance.
Some had a vague memory of him, but it wasn't from their time together in Yunyang Sect.
It was from last year's assembly in the capital city that they had seen Su Chen.
The crowd from Yunyang Sect arrived at their sect's designated area, where they rested and prepared for the upcoming Midyear Great Competition.
Liu Xingwan had heard a lot about Su Chen, but in fact, this was the first time she had seriously observed Su Chen's appearance.
She had seen Su Chen at last year's assembly in the capital city, but her impression wasn't deep, and she vaguely remembered that Su Chen was quite handsome.
At this moment, as she took a closer look, she found him even more attractive than she remembered.
But Liu Xingwan had heard too many negative comments about Su Chen, and her impression of him was indeed poor.
The evaluation of his good looks was positive, but it was followed by criticism: "Such a handsome face wasted on someone without character or virtue."
As she continued to look, Liu Xingwan suddenly froze.
Her casual gaze instantly turned serious.
She stared at Su Chen, observing him with utmost attention.
Liu Xingwan had originally intended to just take a look at Su Chen's appearance, but now she began searching the crowd for the figure of Chen Su.
But at this moment, she was staring at Su Chen with utmost seriousness.
The other members of Yunyang Sect around her were also surprised by her sudden intensity.
They couldn't understand why Liu Xingwan had suddenly become so serious.
As Liu Xingwan looked further, her gaze was no longer just serious; it had become solemn.
On the competition platform, the Crown Prince of Great Zhou's Imperial Court had already stepped forward to preside over the Midyear Great Competition.
He introduced the rules of the competition.
But Liu Xingwan was still staring at Su Chen, and after a glance, she even rubbed her eyes.
Her heart stirred, and she took small steps towards Zhao Li, pulling her aside.
"Hall Master, that person over there..."
"I know, that's Su Chen. What about it?"
Zhao Li didn't pay it much mind. Before the Midyear Competition, she already knew that Su Chen would be coming.
Indeed, there wasn't much to be surprised about.
"Hall Master, I know that person is Su Chen, who left our Yunyang Sect.
But do you think his figure resembles someone else?"
Zhao Li furrowed her brows, looking a little more intently.
She took a glance and shook her head.
Hearing this, Liu Xingwan couldn't help but speak up.
"Hall Master, don't you think his figure resembles Chen Su?"
Upon hearing these words, Zhao Li couldn't help but respond.
"Xingwan, you behaving like this will make the sect worry."
"Don't be so easily startled, seeing Chen Su everywhere."
At these words, Liu Xingwan's expression remained solemn.
"Then what about the long sword by his side? Chen Su's long sword is just like that.
Even the scabbard is almost identical."
Zhao Li also turned her head to look, but she still shook her head.
"Eagleeye Sect and Tian's Spear City have always been on good terms. It's highly likely that Chen Su's long sword was also forged in Tian's Spear City.
Look at Gu Feng's weapon; isn't it also similar?"
Liu Xingwan looked at Gu Feng, who was holding a sword.
However, the style of the sword scabbard in his hand was indeed very similar to the one in Su Chen's hand.
This was enough to prove that the weapons forged in Tian's Spear City all shared the same style.
If the mold was the same, then it would definitely look even more alike.
For a moment, Liu Xingwan couldn't refute it.
She couldn't confirm that the long sword in Su Chen's hand was the same sword used by Chen Su.
Looking at Su Chen again, she still felt they didn't resemble each other.
The figure was quite similar, but Chen Su's appearance was still quite different from Su Chen's.
(End of Chapter)
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