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Chapter 42: The First Loss was an Accident, but the Second?
Chapter 42: The First Loss was an Accident, but the Second?
If the first loss was an accident, a result of underestimating his opponent, what about the second?
The combat arena fell silent once more. This time, Hou Shenfei did not take his opponent lightly; he had already exerted himself to the fullest, giving Su Chen his full attention.
Yet, he lost again.
Hou Shenfei's body stiffened, and his face turned pale.
A disciple who was expelled from Yunyang Sect for seeking credit for others' work.
He had lost twice in a row.
He couldn't understand it; it didn't make sense.
Just moments ago, they were laughing and mocking Su Chen.
Now, Su Chen had sheathed his long blade and accepted the ten Qi Condensation Pills.
He turned to face Hou Shenfei's instructor.
"Do you want to have another match?" Su Chen's words were like a sharp thorn piercing Hou Shenfei's heart.
A trickle of blood appeared at the corner of Hou Shenfei's mouth, as if he was so angry that he was bleeding from the heart."
me what to do, and I'll do it."
Hou Shenfei's instructor quickly stepped forward and escorted him away.
Su Chen also left the arena with his blade in hand.
Without another word, he exited the combat arena.
In the spectator stands, Ouyang Chuan's face was ashen, as if he had just swallowed something revolting.
No matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn't bring himself to say anything more at this moment.
Su Chen had already complied with their request and fought once more.
Even with the best-of-three format that Ouyang Chuan had suggested, Su Chen still emerged victorious.
Was it necessary to change it to a best-of-five format?
Before Su Chen made his move, no one thought that Hou Shenfei would lose.
Even when Su Chen initially refused to concede, it surprised the onlookers.
But now, Su Chen, whom they had completely looked down upon, had defeated Hou Shenfei, not just once, but twice.
Up in the stands, Wu Yi and Yao Xiaoyu exchanged glances, taken aback by Su Chen's performance.
Compared to the others, they were more familiar with Su Chen.
Yet, today's display had left them astonished.
They had always believed that Su Chen's abilities were limited to tracking down demons.
Unexpectedly, his personal strength was also quite remarkable.
Below, the disciples standing beside Ouyang Chuan remained dazed for a long time.
Jin Yue's face was particularly grim.
She had just lost to Hou Shenfei in their previous match.
But now, Hou Shenfei, who had defeated her, had been bested by Su Chen.
Recalling her earlier words, Jin Yue felt utterly embarrassed.
She had said those words right in front of Su Chen, claiming that he was no match for them and that he had hysteria, living in a fantasy.
But now, the facts were laid bare before them.
Who, in the end, was suffering from hysteria?
Whether Su Chen could defeat Liu Xingwan remained to be seen.
But if there were no surprises, he would undoubtedly triumph over Jin Yue.
Although they might not believe that Su Chen's strength surpassed Liu Xingwan's, at least the people of Tiangang City now understood that Su Chen wasn't as incompetent as they had thought.
Previously, they had claimed that those who sought credit for others' work must be talentless.
But now, it was clear that Su Chen possessed some skills.
Su Chen knew that today's match wouldn't instantly erase the stains on his reputation, but from this day forward, the other disciples of the sect would no longer look down on him.
This world could be cruel.
Without sufficient strength, even doing many good deeds might result in a terrible reputation.
When you demonstrate enough strength and potential, people might attribute accomplishments to you even when you've done nothing.
Su Chen's mind was already exceptionally clear.
To ensure a good and dignified life for himself, his mother, and his little sister, he had to improve his strength.
Stepping down from the combat arena, Su Chen once again stood behind Ji Sheng.
Another duel began immediately after.
Perhaps influenced by Su Chen, another disciple under Ji Sheng also chose to fight instead of conceding.
Facing Miao Zhan, he accepted the challenge.
Seeing this, Ji Sheng's face still showed a hint of annoyance.
Although Su Chen won the duel, his expression was similar to before.
In fact, he seemed to feel even more troubled.
The combat in the arena had already commenced.
However, on the outer viewing platform, all the instructors were analyzing the duel between Su Chen and Hou Shenfei for their students.
Over at Ouyang Chuan's side, he also began discussing the outcome of Su Chen's duel with his students.
Su Chen was a disciple he had expelled.
When expelling Su Chen, Ouyang Chuan had spoken with absolute certainty.
He said that Su Chen had some talent and potential, which he could see at a glance.
Ouyang Chuan claimed that Su Chen was not a match for anyone present.
But when faced with the facts, everyone realized that Ouyang Chuan was completely wrong.
As an instructor, Ouyang Chuan needed to maintain his authority, and he was trying to make amends.
At the same time, Ouyang Chuan also wanted to encourage his students.
Su Chen's performance made them feel somewhat embarrassed, especially Jin Yue.
From the beginning until now, her face had been extremely unsightly.
"As your instructor, I understand how you all feel right now.
It's indeed uncomfortable to be surpassed by someone you look down upon, and you might even feel powerless.
But I want to tell you a few things.
First, Su Chen joined the Yunyang Sect more than two years ago.
They are older than you, and they have spent more time cultivating, two or even three years more than you.
Your talent may be superior to his, but after all, they have cultivated for much longer than you.
Secondly, his experience is richer than yours.
Hou Shenfei's loss this time was largely due to his youth.
He fell into Su Chen's trap of deceitful moves, and in terms of raw strength, Hou Shenfei was still superior.
If Hou Shenfei had been more composed and had two years of frontline experience, Su Chen would not have been his match at all."
Ouyang Chuan's words were filled with attempts to make amends, trying to patch up the holes in his previous statements.
However, his students didn't seem to trust him as much as before.
"Master, Su Chen has always said that he didn't seek credit for others' achievements. Could it be..."
"No, he must have tried to claim credit for others' work, which is why the Yunyang Sect expelled him.
Previously, Hall Master Xia Kun of the Yunyang Sect also made it clear that if Su Chen could truly contribute more than Liu Xingwan in the demon-slaying campaign, his position in the Yunyang Sect would be extremely important, and even after leaving, the Yunyang Sect might encounter some problems.
But look, has the Yunyang Sect encountered any issues?
Others are even coming to help us in Tiangang City with our demon problem."
After another string of words from Ouyang Chuan, the disciples seemed slightly more convinced.
It seemed like he had some valid points.
However, something still lingered in their hearts.
"There's no need to worry too much. Just cultivate for a while longer, and you'll definitely be able to handle Su Chen's tricks with ease."
After these words, the disciples regained some confidence.
Not far away, Hou Shenfei, despite having his instructor's constant consolation, still seemed trapped in the duel.
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