Chapter 440: Encountering Fu Jianyun Again

Chapter 440: Encountering Fu Jianyun Again

As Su Chen approached, the oppressive aura of the Transcendent Realm powerhouse seemed to envelop him.

But in an instant, several powerful auras turned and enveloped Sun Xuerong instead.

Senior Jing and Senior Huang stood directly in front of Su Chen, blocking his path.

The guidance they had received from Su Chen previously had greatly benefited them, and they were just one step away from reaching the middle stage of the Transcendent Realm.

With this gratitude and the instructions from Zhu Ming Palace, they were determined to protect Su Chen at all costs.

Sun Xuerong was surprised to see so many Transcendent Realm powerhouses guarding Su Chen.

She could sense the intense hostility from the four Transcendent Realm powerhouses, even though she had only approached slightly.

Fu Jianyun had already registered and staying here any longer served no purpose.

In reality, the main competition was not that simple, and it continued with the following stages.

...

In the past, when he was in the Zhou Dynasty, he might have had such thoughts.

"To be honest, Wulan Manor doesn't place much importance on him.

If it were like the preliminary selection, with everyone fighting in a chaotic mess, many people would be fighting simultaneously.

These two hundred people would need to fight each other.

On the way here, this Jianxian Hall's Hall Master had already inquired about everything.

During the registration, Senior Jing and Senior Huang even directly asked the Skywing Tower's people.

"Skywing Tower's Jianxian, paying respects to the esteemed elders.

The main competition of the Sacred Jade Tournament is divided into three stages.

Look, even a minor sect like Wulan Manor has a veil, let alone an individual.

"No wonder Wulan Manor is searching for him everywhere, yet he dares to show up.

As long as the river rises slightly, it will immediately flood a portion of the competition area.

That young man from earlier wants to participate in the Sacred Jade Tournament, but Wulan Manor won't let him use their name.

After the scout left, the two seniors still reminded Su Chen to be vigilant and avoid any trouble, which would require the protection of Senior Jing and Senior Huang.

Now, he had come here and could even participate in Jin Kingdom's tournament.

The winner would have the opportunity to enter the second stage and undergo the physical test.

With no more concerns, he directly revealed his identity to Zhu Ming Palace.

The warriors would be positioned to face various monsters.

Su Chen's performance then would likely be known to Yunyang Sect.

The Sacred Jade Tournament occurs once every three years, and each time, the format changes.

Some years have challenging tests, while others are simpler.

If it were truly important, they would have him participate under Wulan Manor's name.

...

Wulan Manor currently faced numerous troubles, and they didn't have the capability to send so many powerhouses.

Soon, a figure of the Hall Master level from Skywing Tower approached.

A minor sect was truly at the mercy of a major sect.

But after each stage's test, half of the participants would be eliminated.

Seeing the people from Zhu Ming Palace and Rain and Wind Tower, their faces were filled with smiles, appearing quite obsequious.

Even as a spectator, one could gain some insights.

All related records are here, please observe them yourself, esteemed elder."

For instance, in the first stage, the warriors ranked in the latter half were placed in the waiting area.

On the outskirts of Jade Plate River, there was an extremely spacious arena.

After learning this, Su Chen didn't inquire further.

Ming Yao Yao and the other young people merely glanced at the two elders.

Overall, Jin Kingdom's Sacred Jade Tournament indeed invested a lot of effort.

"Rest assured, elders, the information we received this time is quite reliable.

In reality, he had overthought it.

They informed Sun Xuerong and Fu Jianyun of their identities.

This time, Wulan Manor didn't send Fan Chengyan.

But regardless, Fu Jianyun seemed to believe this information.

The formal competition of the Sacred Jade Tournament finally began today.

This time, he was accompanied by another Transcendent Realm powerhouse.

Another night passed.

He had clearly taken refuge in Wulan Manor, yet suddenly, River Float Mountain appeared.

From this moment on, he might very well encounter people from Wulan Manor.

The first stage was a heart trial, testing the heart realm strength and potential of the younger generation.

Seeing four Transcendent Realm powerhouses here, Sun Xuerong knew this wasn't a contest she could participate in.

But in fact, the warriors who came to participate in the Sacred Jade Tournament were already the cream of the crop among the younger generation of various sects.

Among the three hundred people present, there were undoubtedly strong and weak individuals.

If Su Chen went elsewhere, it would naturally cause problems, and he would have to trouble Senior Jing and Senior Huang for protection again.

Previously, when he returned to Tiangang City, he had obtained some information.

It was no wonder that Palace Master Yao knew about his alias.

The various sects' accompanying members were also partially allowed to stay in the accommodation.

If someone gets injured, Skywing Tower can't afford the consequences.

It was different from what he had expected.

With her personality, Fan Chengyan would never let him off."

In the end, the rankings would reveal the outstanding young talents from each sect.

As Sun Xuerong spoke, she observed her beloved disciple, her brows still tightly knit.

Ming Yao Yao's disciples had been getting close to Rain and Wind Tower's disciples these past days.

They must have found a powerful backer.

Fu Jianyun, he probably thinks highly of himself.

He might think others can't see it, but in fact, everyone could sense that something was off between Xu Junnian and Ming Yao Yao.

The Skywing Tower disciples were startled for a moment, then quickly found their superiors.

At Zhu Ming Palace, the appearance of Fu Jianyun and Sun Xuerong didn't cause much of a stir.

Flipping through the booklet, Su Chen carefully read through this year's rules.

Back then, Sun Xuerong was still an elder of Yunyang Sect, so she should understand.

The ranking determined who could observe the Primordial Seal.

Each disciple's room was divided into inner and outer sections.

But for those observing the tournament, this was even more interesting.

When alone, Ming Yao Yao and her two confidantes from the same chamber didn't know how much they had complained about Xu Junnian.

The young geniuses of various sects all had their unique techniques.

They were allowed to bring their own guards and elders to stay with them.

Let Fu Jianyun believe in Su Chen's strength, and defeat him once before anything else.

The scout's report seemed highly credible.

Sun Xuerong spoke while pulling Fu Jianyun along.

At night, the scouts sent out by Zhu Ming Palace returned with information.

In their respective sects, they were also known as Heaven's Talents.

With his initial expectations and Sun Xuerong's recent words, he was now even more certain.

Before, it was ambiguous, but now she was deliberately distancing herself from him.

The remaining people had to compete to advance to the next stage.

Su Chen stayed at Jade River Pavilion without wandering around.

There was nothing left to fight over between him and Fu Jianyun.

He had no strength left to retaliate.

After receiving their room numbers, the two first stayed at Jade River Inn to rest.

Emotionally and logically, the Sacred Jade Tournament should be held with grandeur and solemnity.

In the world, the greatest threat to martial artists are demons.

No matter the format, in the end, a ranking will emerge, determining the placements.

The Skywing Tower members even showed enthusiasm, delivering the message to Fu Jianyun.

During this pre-tournament time, they were prepared to wait it out.

Regardless of the reason, his reaction made Ming Yao Yao angry.

After listening, Fu Jianyun's eyes seemed to regain some sharpness.

Given the terrain, it should be a riverbed carved out by mountain floods.

He probably thought that Su Chen was eagerly awaiting to defeat him, to prove himself, or something like that.

After a brief rest, Su Chen also asked about River Float Mountain.

"Let's see the truth in the tournament, no matter which sect he sneaked into, he'll only be what he is."

Even if he encounters Fan Chengyan, that Fan Badao.

Upon hearing this, Senior Huang beside them spoke up.

This way, he could at least feel more at ease.

Just like earlier, he wanted to inquire about Fu Jianyun's news.

Su Chen was previously in Yunyang Sect, but couldn't even attain the status of a direct disciple.

In the main tournament of the Sacred Jade Tournament, even the disciples in the initial stage had interesting matches.

They gathered to discuss, share interesting stories, and relax.

According to the booklet, the tournament would last for five days.

After walking a distance, Sun Xuerong became serious again.

Yunyang Sect's direct disciple had lost to Su Chen quite miserably.

However, no one complained or found the venue inappropriate.

It was just a layer of river sand.

If he could come, there's nothing to worry about. You're slightly behind, but the main reason is the environment in the Zhou Dynasty, which hindered your growth.

Su Chen clearly felt what Senior Huang was implying.

No one could predict this for sure.

Ming Yao Yao was increasingly dissatisfied with Xu Junnian's attitude this time.

Zhu Ming Palace's status was rising, and Skywing Tower had long wanted to find opportunities to make contact.

But regardless of the difficulty, the Sacred Jade Tournament was a competition.

This thief had been rather lucky.

Upon careful consideration, it becomes clear that Sun Xuerong's words were a deliberate attempt to belittle Su Chen.

It's uncertain if Fan Chengyan truly didn't come, and one shouldn't fully believe it.

This time, using Su Chen as a test, his third senior brother seemed even more indifferent than before.

In the Jin Kingdom, the disciples of Hefu Mountain and Wulan Manor are worlds apart.

The person who came directly handed the record book of Fu Jianyun to Senior Jing.

After registering the information, everyone returned to their rooms to store their belongings.

Normally, she wouldn't have expected Su Chen to participate in the Sacred Jade Tournament.

The second stage is the physical examination, where the strength of young warriors' physiques is tested.

Even if Fan Chengyan intended to target Su Chen, she couldn't have foreseen his participation in the Sacred Jade Tournament.

The entire competition area was adjacent to a river.

Throughout the process, Ming Yao Yao and Xu Junnian only exchanged a few words.

Hefu Mountain, a minor sect, was essentially under the complete control of Wulan Manor.

During much of the time, most people could only watch as others fought.

Later, when dealing with earth demons, they even ventured into the wilderness to confront celestial demons.

"You said he previously relied on Wulan Manor. Now, appearing as a Hefu Mountain disciple, it's not surprising at all."

The physical examination was no exception, with only the top fifty advancing to the third stage.

But now, looking across the vast Jin Kingdom, what is he? I'm several years younger than him, and I've already broken through the shackles and entered the Fifth Stage Snow Essence Realm. Not to mention any profound techniques or skills, just in terms of Martial Way Stage, I surpass him.

After arriving in the Jin Kingdom and seeing Su Chen,

This is Skywing Tower trying to reduce some trouble for me, providing a disclaimer.

Just after the morning hour, everyone set off together.

Each participant in the Sacred Jade Tournament is a valuable asset to their respective major sects.

Sun Xuerong's advice seemed to have some use after all.

They wouldn't let go of such an opportunity delivered to their doorstep.

There's only a little over a day left for the Sacred Jade Tournament, not too hard to endure.

Fan Chengyan has many matters to attend to, so it's normal for her to be unavailable."

Senior Jing handed the book to Su Chen, asking him to review the information registered by Fu Jianyun.

And after all the talk, Su Chen hadn't interacted with him for many years.

The main tournament and the preliminary selection of the Sacred Jade Tournament had similar numbers, around three hundred participants each.

Hearing this, Su Chen nodded.

The third stage was the real competition, where young warriors truly tested their strength in combat.

Look at this Sacred Jade Tournament, it's not just the most powerful who can participate.

Su Chen's performance in the Great Zhou's annual competition was already impressive.

The ground wasn't made of soil or stones.

Su Chen stayed in the inner room, while the two seniors guarded the outer room.

Many disciples would undoubtedly be eliminated in the first stage, forced to watch from the sidelines.

Senior Jing and Senior Huang shared the same room as Su Chen.

In addition to reviewing the book, Su Chen also chatted with the two seniors about the specific details of the competition.

Lu Jia praised Xu Junnian, but it still didn't change Ming Yao Yao's cold demeanor.

However, the main tournament wasn't like the preliminary selection, which concluded in just one day.

This made it even more troublesome and headache-inducing.

He had always looked down on Su Chen, believing him to be not just a level below, but several levels inferior.

When looking at each other, there wasn't much expression.

Representing Hefu Mountain, losing would be embarrassing, but it wouldn't affect Wulan Manor much."

However, it didn't matter. Last time, he used some sinister methods and injured two Wulan Manor guards.

The person Zhu Ming Palace wanted to inquire about was just a disciple of a minor sect.

Saying that Fu Jianyun and Sun Xuerong had relied on Wulan Manor, they should be considered members of Wulan Manor.

At dusk, Skywing Tower began distributing a book.

The content of the book described the format of this year's Sacred Jade Tournament.

Of course, the most important aspect of the ranking was determining the final rewards.

Most of the time, the two seemed indifferent to each other.

But now, the book recorded his sect as Hefu Mountain.

They were the bone-devouring monsters that occupied the wilderness.

"Jianyun, you don't need to worry.

So each Sacred Jade Tournament would feature various different competition venues.

Not just for the young ones to see.

Let many Martial Way experts open their eyes and witness.

If one day, everyone needs to slay demons and fight monsters on such riverbeds.

They would encounter all sorts of special situations.

(End of Chapter)

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