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Chapter 352: A Perfect Match
Chapter 352: A Perfect Match
Throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, anyone who attended the annual Grand Competition would no doubt acknowledge Su Chen's strength.
Of course, on an individual level, there were still many who remained unconvinced.
Even within the Cloud Yang Sect, numerous disciples still couldn't believe that Su Chen possessed the strength of a Sixth Rank cultivator.
Regarding Su Chen's departure from the Cloud Yang Sect, the official explanation was that Su Chen's conduct was improper.
They brought up the past incident of him greedily claiming credit for others' achievements.
The statement they released to the public was quite bold.
If one's conduct is questionable, no matter how exceptional their talent and potential, the Cloud Yang Sect will not tolerate it and will expel them.
Many people didn't believe these statements, but there were also quite a few who accepted the Cloud Yang Sect's excuse.
Internally, the Cloud Yang Sect naturally had to ensure their message was conveyed more effectively.
These words, if spoken in front of others, would never be mentioned by Zhao Li.
But in front of Liu Xingwan, she wanted to talk about it.
Upon hearing Zhao Li's words, Liu Xingwan unconsciously slowed her steps.
"Do you think I'm not as good as him?" she asked.
Zhao Li shook her head, not directly answering Liu Xingwan.
"This disciple, Su Chen, left an impression on me even when he was in the Cloud Yang Sect.
Back then, he gave me the feeling of being very down-to-earth and having a calm and steady mind.
But when they said he was greedy for credit, I believed it.
After all, he defeated you, and it did seem quite impossible.
But now, Su Chen's performance at the annual assembly has made me waver."
Liu Xingwan furrowed her brows, and as she spoke, she also had some doubts in her heart.
After a brief pause, Liu Xingwan couldn't help but respond.
"But the sect has already announced to the public that Su Chen's conduct was improper."
Hearing this, Zhao Li smiled and looked at her.
"My little Xingwan, even if the sect made a mistake in judging someone, what do you think they would say to the public?"
With this question, Zhao Li had put Liu Xingwan in a difficult spot.
Seeing Liu Xingwan's furrowed brows as she pondered, Zhao Li waved her hand dismissively with a smile.
"Don't overthink it; I'm just casually chatting with you.
Seeing Su Chen today made me wonder what we were doing back then and how we failed to recognize his talent and potential.
The way he stands before others now is truly not inferior to you and Fu Jianyun.
Xingwan, if you rise to a high position in the future, don't make the same mistake again."
Upon hearing this, Liu Xingwan smiled and replied,
"Hall Master, what are you saying?
You can see it so clearly, but I can't?
Not only you, but the elders and hall masters of the sect should also be able to see it.
Don't worry, the elders aren't very opposed to it.
If your beauty can attract Chen Su to our Cloud Yang Sect, the elders will be more than happy to welcome him~"
The two of them laughed and talked as they returned.
After two days of quiet rest, the Shadowplain Battlefield was finally about to begin.
The five participants received a map of the Shadowplain Battlefield.
The Jin Kingdom also sent a small booklet containing more detailed instructions.
The warriors coming to the Shadowplain Battlefield in search of opportunities were similar to those selected for reconnaissance missions.
Their cultivation realms were all below the Fifth Rank Snow Aura Realm, making it easier for demonic beings to detect them.
Upon entering the Shadowplain Battlefield, the group's strategy was to hide and evade.
If they couldn't hide, then they would have to flee.
No one expected these young people to go into the battlefield and slay demons.
As long as they could avoid and hide, gathering some treasures along the way would make it all worthwhile.
There were also some mechanisms set up on the Shadowplain Battlefield.
Warriors above the Sixth Rank would not enter during this time when the young people were inside.
Although there were countless opportunities within, the dangers remained.
The demonic beings wouldn't stay away from the Shadowplain Battlefield just because young people were coming to collect treasures.
If they encountered earth demons or celestial demons on the battlefield and their body techniques and strength were insufficient, they could use the mechanisms to escape.
The booklet also introduced several methods of using these mechanisms.
Su Chen was quite skilled with mechanisms, and with a glance, he basically understood how they worked.
Unknowingly, it was already September.
Over the past two years, Su Chen's living conditions had improved significantly.
However, he still didn't have enough free time to spend with his family.
It wasn't even the hour of the rabbit (6-8 AM), and the sky outside was still pitch-black.
But the group had to set off, officially heading towards the frontline of the Shadowplain Battlefield.
Outside the western gate of Longevity City, people from the Great Zhou Imperial Family were already waiting.
There were also several royal families from smaller countries, all gathered here.
After more than two quarters of an hour, when everyone had assembled, they began their journey to the Shadowplain Battlefield.
Those who came were the elites of the three sects; with such a gathering, there was no room for delays.
They headed northwest.
Although the sky was still dark, there were already many people on the road.
The participants in the Shadowplain Battlefield were not limited to the nations of Great Zhou.
The Jin Kingdom had numerous sects as well.
It was no surprise that there were so many warriors on the road.
After two quarters past the hour of the dragon (8-10 AM), Su Chen, following the crowd, had reached the outskirts of the Shadowplain Battlefield.
Then, they began distributing some distinctive items.
First, Su Chen and his four companions had to put on specially made outer robes of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Next, everyone received a stamp on their bodies.
Su Chen's name was stamped on both his arms, calves, and ankles.
The ink used for the stamp was also specially made.
It was difficult to wash off with water, and only oil could remove it with relative ease.
Having his name stamped on his limbs would make it easier to identify him if he died in the Shadowplain Battlefield, leaving only his severed limbs behind.
Su Chen didn't know how to react to this measure; he could only say that it was well-thought-out.
On the Great Zhou Dynasty's side, there were only five people.
Looking at the number of people from the Jin Kingdom heading to the Shadowplain Battlefield, there were almost a hundred of them.
Including the warriors from Chu State, the actual number of participants in the Shadowplain Battlefield might reach four hundred.
The Crown Prince of Great Zhou gave another speech, encouraging everyone to stay united.
But he also felt that it was unlikely.
With the conflict between the Cloud Yang Sect and Celestial Capital, unity? It would be impressive if they didn't stab each other in the back.
Before entering, Hall Master Mu Quan made final arrangements for Su Chen and Gu Feng.
As they had discussed a few days ago, Su Chen and Gu Feng would explore the Shadowplain Battlefield together.
This would indeed be much safer; working together, they could certainly avoid more crises.
But as Gu Feng himself said, Su Chen alone should be able to handle many crises.
"After careful consideration, I think it's better for the two of you to explore separately.
Su Chen is skilled in dealing with demonic beings, and with this ability, he can venture deeper.
Gu Feng, if you accompany Su Chen, it might restrict his movements.
For this Shadowplain Battlefield training, Gu Feng, don't go too deep. Retreat immediately at the slightest sign of danger.
As for Su Chen, you manage the balance between danger and opportunity yourself.
But remember, this is the Shadowplain Battlefield, not the outer wilderness of Celestial Capital.
Also, in the Shadowplain Battlefield, you need to be cautious not only of demons but also of others. Remember that."
After Hall Master Mu Quan's instructions, the Shadowplain Battlefield was about to begin.
In the crowd, Su Chen also spotted several familiar faces.
People from Heavenly Wind Valley had also come to participate in the Shadowplain Battlefield.
It seemed they had two spots, just like Celestial Capital.
Long Yunyun and her father, Long Guinight, were also present.
When they saw Su Chen and Hall Master Mu, they unconsciously averted their gazes.
Their previous sense of superiority seemed to have completely vanished.
At the fourth quarter of the hour of the dragon (8-10 AM), some people started moving towards the Shadowplain Battlefield.
There didn't seem to be any official announcement; it had already begun.
Su Chen and Gu Feng directly entered the Shadowplain Battlefield.
Gu Feng, according to the previous plan, began exploring the slightly closer areas.
Su Chen, on the other hand, headed deeper into the Shadowplain Battlefield.
The sky had completely brightened.
In the Shadowplain Battlefield, although there were many trees, most of them had been affected by the battles.
The places where Celestial Demons and Transcendent Realm experts had fought indeed looked chaotic.
Su Chen casually chose a path heading north; along this route, he could see the intensity of the battles.
Severed limbs and broken arms were scattered all around.
As he walked, Su Chen flipped through some maps.
After taking a look, he gained a better understanding of the Shadowplain Battlefield.
He had been walking for so long, but according to the map markers, he had barely moved a small step.
The Shadowplain Battlefield was much larger than he had imagined.
It might take about half a day to reach the central part of the Shadowplain Battlefield.
No wonder several hundred people had come to explore the Shadowplain Battlefield together.
To exaggerate, this Shadowplain Battlefield might be about two-tenths the size of Great Zhou's territory.
The deeper one ventured into the Shadowplain Battlefield, the fewer people there were.
Moreover, many powerful experts often sacrificed themselves in the depths of the Shadowplain Battlefield.
Being so close to the borders of Jin and Chu States, it was less likely to lose one's life.
Searching in the Shadowplain Battlefield, finding secret manuals and cultivation techniques wasn't easy.
Powerful experts were unlikely to bring cultivation techniques and secret manuals here.
But they would definitely bring weapons, armor, and medicinal pills to the Shadowplain Battlefield.
The treasures in the hands of these experts were probably all of the Supreme Grade.
(End of Chapter)
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