Chapter 427: Aren't you good at deception?

Chapter 427: Aren't you good at deception?

Ji Sheng's mindset was something Su Chen had discussed with Elder Shangxuan.

Ji Sheng boasted about his extraordinary talent, but after his strength growth slowed down, he acted as if he didn't care.

He pretended to be carefree and unconcerned.

It seemed as if his lack of progress was due to laziness or lack of effort.

In reality, Ji Sheng's talent and potential were just average.

Ever since the dispute between Su Chen and Tiangang City, Ji Sheng had harbored resentment towards Elder Shangxuan.

Today, as he took control, it was more like a display of his abilities to the elders.

He wanted to show them how poor their judgment of Tiangang City's elders had been.

Standing in the center of the martial arena, Ji Sheng began to promote his ideas.

He made promises to the crowd, trying to sound convincing.

After he finished speaking, the people around the arena still looked at him with disdain.

He had said what he wanted to say, but Ji Sheng was not without some intelligence.

He knew that his empty words would not move anyone.

Moreover, his previous carefree attitude made him seem even less reliable.

Not only within the Tiangang City sect,

but even the city's commoners, who knew him to some extent,

lacked trust in Ji Sheng.

At this moment, Ji Sheng picked up a walking stick and thrust it into the stone in front of him.

With a serious expression, he began to speak.

"I know that many of you harbor resentment towards me, Ji Sheng, believing that I have led Tiangang City into a decline.

But if you look closely and think about it carefully,

isn't this Elder Shangxuan's fault?

He went to great lengths to protect Su Chen, even when he provoked a major sect from Jin Kingdom. He is still stubbornly refusing to acknowledge his mistake.

Can you blame me, Ji Sheng, for Tiangang City's current predicament?"

Ji Sheng's eyes gleamed with sharpness as he scanned the crowd.

"I know that Su Chen has some abilities, and in the past, he was a disciple under my guidance.

I have a good understanding of his capabilities.

Previously, I, Ji Sheng, may have underestimated him, but that child is still far from exceptional.

At most, he is probably around the strength I had twenty years ago.

He should be at the Sixth Stage Snow Essence Realm now.

Give him ten years, and with his remarkable talent, he might reach the Fifth Stage.

Give him another thirty years, and with his superior talent, he might enter the Transcendent Realm.

That's forty years right there.

Do we have to keep fighting Wulan Manor for forty years?

He has made contributions to Tiangang City, but is it worth it?

Moreover, if we give him ten years, he might still be far inferior to me, Ji Sheng.

Su Chen is not worth everyone's wait and expectations.

Even if we wait for him, what difference will it make?"

After Ji Sheng finished speaking, the atmosphere in the martial arena seemed to have changed.

In Great Zhou, Su Chen had earned the title of Heaven's Pride.

But with the addition of Jin Kingdom, could he still maintain that status?

The crowd remained quiet, and in the silence, Ji Sheng began to target specific individuals.

"Ou Yang Chuan, do you think my words make sense?"

Ou Yang Chuan stood at the back of the crowd, but Ji Sheng singled him out.

Hearing his name, Ou Yang Chuan smiled slightly and stepped forward.

"Ji Sheng, stop finding excuses.

Since you've sold yourself out, don't pretend it's for Tiangang City or for us.

If you take over Tiangang City, will you really prioritize the city's interests?

You'll just consider the benefits of your backers, won't you?"

Before Ou Yang Chuan could finish his sentence, a suppression force from a Jin Kingdom Transcendent Realm Practitioner had already enveloped him.

The strength foundation of a Jin Kingdom Transcendent Realm Practitioner was significantly stronger than that of a Great Zhou martial artist.

Moreover, Ou Yang Chuan was only at the Fifth Stage Snow Essence Realm.

In front of a Transcendent Realm Practitioner, there wasn't much he could do to resist.

"Ou Yang Chuan, your words are the ones that are full of excuses.

I really can't understand why Tiangang City needs to protect Su Chen.

And even damage Tiangang City's interests for a Fifth Stage martial artist in ten years?

To put it bluntly, I, Ji Sheng, can make a bet with him.

In ten years, if he can defeat me,

I, Ji Sheng, will hand over the leadership position of Tiangang City to him."

Ji Sheng looked at the crowd, and this once-carefree person seemed to have gained some arrogance.

In the crowd, his pre-arranged supporters began to echo his sentiments.

Similar opinions started to emerge.

In truth, this incident could be seen as Ji Sheng plotting a rebellion.

Su Chen had become a scapegoat for Ji Sheng to blame Elder Shangxuan.

In reality, the various sects of Great Zhou would make their own independent decisions.

Protecting their own disciples was only natural.

Su Chen was a talented disciple of Tiangang City.

To just give up, what talented disciple would still be willing to join Tiangang City in the future?

Here, Ji Sheng only spoke of Su Chen's value as a disciple.

He talked about Su Chen's future and what he could bring to Tiangang City.

He completely disregarded the disregard for the sect's talented disciples, and Tiangang City would lose something.

If even the talented disciples cannot be protected, then other ordinary disciples have even less hope of receiving the sect's protection.

Hearing the surrounding voices becoming more chaotic, a faint smile appeared on Ji Sheng's lips.

From the current situation, his arrangements and deployments were quite effective.

Amidst the crowd, Su Chen heard these words, and a smile also appeared on his face.

This Mr. Ji Sheng still looked down on him.

And he always had a mysterious confidence, as if his talent was so superior.

In his words, he belittled Su Chen to the point of worthlessness.

Looking at the many people around, Su Chen knew he had to show something.

His performance would be a great help to Shangxuan True Person.

He wanted to let everyone here know that his future was limitless.

By befriending him, they would surely gain countless benefits in the future.

In the center of the martial arena, Ji Sheng spoke again, preparing to make a concluding statement.

"Actually, I've thought about it, and perhaps my previous words were still conservative.

Ten years later, as long as Su Chen dares to return.

If I, with my current strength, were to fight him, we would end up in a draw.

Then I, Ji Sheng, would be willing to give up this leadership position.

I also hope he has such ability and doesn't cause any trouble for Tiangang City."

After saying these words, Ji Sheng seemed ready to step down from the arena.

He had said most of what he wanted to say.

Next was the formal appointment and acceptance of the leadership position.

The surrounding crowd still had many disputes, and there was no unified opinion.

For Ji Sheng, this was acceptable.

As long as they weren't unanimously against him, it was fine.

He had just taken two steps forward.

Su Chen had already removed his disguise and leaped into the center of the arena.

"Mr. Ji, ten years is a bit too long.

Instead of waiting for that sparring match, why not choose today?"

In just a few words, his voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced the entire arena.

Many people saw Su Chen in the center of the arena, and they were all stunned.

Su Chen had provoked the Wulan Manor, the Jin Kingdom's major sect.

Previously, when searching for Su Chen, Wulan Manor directly arranged for people to search through the cities of Great Zhou.

That kind of arrogant action, with an aura that no one dared to provoke, had already scared everyone.

No one expected Su Chen to appear so brazenly in front of everyone.

On the elevated platform, the Transcendent Realm expert from Wulan Manor's eyes lit up instantly.

He, who had been bored just moments ago, was now slightly excited.

"Is this person Su Chen?"

Hearing his question, Ji Sheng's trusted aide nodded repeatedly.

"Interesting, interesting~

After spending so much effort to find him, he's been hiding all this time, but I didn't expect him to take the initiative to show up today.

I wonder what's going on in this young man's mind~"

In a moment, Mr. Ou Yang leaped in front of Su Chen.

He had just stabilized his stance when Gu Feng, Gu Wei, and Wu Yi also stood in front of Su Chen, helping to shield him.

"Go now! Immediately!

Wulan Manor's Transcendent Realm expert is on the elevated platform!"

Ou Yang's face was filled with tension and anxiety.

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Worry and anxiety were normal, and it was not wrong.

If Su Chen was caught by Wulan Manor, his life would no longer be in his control.

But Mr. Ou Yang was a bit too optimistic.

Relying solely on them, Su Chen couldn't escape either.

Here, there were not only people from Wulan Manor but also Transcendent Realm experts arranged by the Great Zhou royal family.

"Mr. Ou Yang, friends.

Please rest assured, if I didn't have the confidence, how could I dare to show up here?"

Hearing Su Chen's words, Ou Yang and the others seemed slightly relieved.

If Su Chen didn't have some confidence, why would he appear?

If he had hidden for so long, it wasn't just to avoid being caught.

Hesitating, Ou Yang and the others withdrew from the arena.

But their expressions were still somewhat serious, attentively observing everything before them.

At this moment, Ji Sheng waved his hand and took out a long sword.

With a casual stride, he returned to the center of the arena and stood in front of Su Chen.

"Very interesting, you actually think ten years is too long.

Is it because, in this year, you haven't been caught by Wulan Manor, so you've gained some confidence?"

Looking at Su Chen, Ji Sheng's face was indifferent.

In his indifference, there seemed to be a hint of unspoken arrogance.

From the very beginning, Ji Sheng never held Su Chen in high regard.

Not to mention, compared to Ji Sheng, Su Chen was even less significant.

Ji Sheng was twenty-two years older than Su Chen, and he was of the same generation as Long Yunyun's mother.

With over twenty more years of cultivation time and his natural talent, Ji Sheng considered himself one of the top five experts below the Transcendent Realm in Tiangang City.

Aside from the few elders in Tiangang City, most others were no match for Ji Sheng.

Taking over as the leader of Tiangang City was a bit of an overreach, especially since he hadn't reached the Transcendent Realm yet.

But when faced with Su Chen's challenge, he wasn't the least bit intimidated.

"Disciple has indeed gained some confidence recently, and I request Master Ji's guidance."

"Looking back, I'm fortunate not to be under Master Ji's command."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have the confidence I have today."

Hearing these words, Ji Sheng didn't seem the least bit annoyed.

"Su Chen, you must have heard a lot of criticism about me from others."

"People around me talk about my shortcomings and problems."

"They say it so much that even I start to believe it."

"But have you ever thought, with so many people saying I'm not good enough, why hasn't anyone come to challenge me?"

"There are so many hall masters in Tiangang City, do you think they don't want to surpass me in strength?"

"If you had followed me sincerely, you wouldn't have made such foolish mistakes."

"I, Ji Sheng, would have taught you to assess your strength accurately, so you'd know where you truly stand."

As he spoke, Ji Sheng drew his sword and approached Su Chen.

A hint of helplessness crossed his face, and he shook his head as he walked closer.

"Today's lesson will be the last one I, Ji Sheng, give you."

"If there's a chance in the future, be more discerning when judging people."

"Don't just listen to a few words from others and think you know me through and through."

"As a result, you can't even block my first few moves."

In an instant, Ji Sheng's longsword was already swinging.

His face still carried a casual expression.

When Ji Sheng looked at Su Chen, his arrogance and confidence remained.

The power of the Fifth Stage Snow Essence Realm was on full display, but this casual sword strike lacked some pressure.

Seeing this, Su Chen responded with a move of his own longsword.

The sharpness of the Ultimate Sword seemed to subtly suppress Ji Sheng.

As the swords clashed, Ji Sheng, who had been somewhat casual, suddenly felt a sense of fatigue.

His initially relaxed expression now showed a hint of seriousness.

"It seems you've gained some benefits outside, and with this Ultimate Sword in hand, you've gained some confidence."

"But that's still not enough."

"Su Chen, aren't you skilled in the art of deceptive moves?"

"Show it to me today, and let me see how much you've truly mastered."

Back when Su Chen was under Ji Sheng, he participated in a competition for young disciples.

During that competition, Su Chen used the Lin Family Sword Technique.

Borrowing the essence of deceptive moves, he defeated Hou Chenfei.

This left a deep impression on everyone in Tiangang City, and they couldn't help but marvel.

For Su Chen, the art of deceptive moves had already evolved.

The essence of the Lin Family Sword Technique lay in deception.

And the essence of deception was the interplay of reality and illusion.

Su Chen had already delved deeper into this aspect, and using it against Ji Sheng was indeed feasible.

The surrounding spectators seemed to unconsciously frown.

Ou Yangchuan and those who wanted to help Su Chen were making various calculations in their minds.

The first thought that came to mind was to find Shangxuan True Person.

Although Shangxuan True Person was injured, he could still provide more help than they could.

But when Ou Yangchuan turned around, he realized there was a problem.

After Su Chen appeared, no one was allowed to leave the martial arena.

Even Ji Sheng's men weren't permitted to leave, so those who wanted to send a message had no chance.

Ou Yangchuan grew more anxious the more he thought about it.

Wu Yi and Yao Xiaoyu were in a similar situation.

Su Chen's opponent was none other than Ji Sheng.

An elder with many more years of cultivation.

Ji Sheng was one of the most talented individuals among their generation.

In the martial arena, Su Chen followed Ji Sheng's instructions.

He swung his longsword, and the sword shadows entwined.

Within the illusions, there were countless fierce and genuine moves.

These seemingly heavy and solid moves actually contained countless feints.

Ji Sheng thought that with his seriousness, he could quickly end this farce.

His sword moved like a dragon, and he struck with a single strike.

In that moment of sharpness, it was as if a dragon's shadow appeared.

His body movements and sword techniques complemented each other.

His gaze was sharp, and Ji Sheng also felt that he had long seen through Su Chen's techniques.

After all, Su Chen was a junior.

But when the swords clashed, Ji Sheng felt something was amiss with just a glance.

He thought he had seen through Su Chen, but it was just another illusion.

Because of his confidence, he left many openings.

(End of Chapter)

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