Chapter 77: Is This It?
Chapter 77: Is This It?
If it were any other teaching master leading the team, everyone would believe that Gu Fushou wouldn't dare to be this uncompromising.
The reason he dares to act this way is that he knows Ji Sheng doesn't really care.
In fact, Ji Sheng might even support Gu Fushou's decision.
By skipping the trial, they can save time and finish faster.
The group gathered around Su Chen, their eyes filled with anticipation.
They had previously learned about the benefits of the fifth-layer Sacred Ground.
Gu Fushou might be right about one thing; their talent potential is insufficient, making it difficult to sustain cultivation in the third and fourth layers of the Sacred Ground.
However, attempting to enter and taking this step will still bring many benefits.
Before coming, everyone had done their research, and many senior brothers and sisters couldn't sustain cultivation in the third and fourth layers either.
But their attempts in the third-layer Sacred Ground brought them considerable benefits.
Many of them even took the opportunity to advance their realms.
Who would give up a chance to break through their realm?
But right now, Gu Fushou is being very assertive.
Among their classmates, those who knew Gu Lin couldn't help but look grim.
"Gu Lin is the pride of Dusty Path Mountain. Many say he will be the second Gu Feng.
After he joins Tiangang City, it will become a sect with two prides of heaven."
Hearing these words, Su Chen finally understood why Gu Lin was so arrogant.
He became famous at a young age and was only fifteen years old.
Two years younger than Hou Chenfei and Jin Yue, but his cultivation realm had already reached the Middle Stage of Essence Refinement.
With less than two years of cultivation, he already had the qualifications to compete for the top positions in the Newcomer Martial Arts Tournament.
No wonder he was so proud.
Hearing others praise Gu Lin, some disciples began to encourage Su Chen.
"Didn't that person just say it?
When Gu Lin makes his move, he will suppress his realm to the Initial Stage of Essence Refinement.
Even if Su Chen can't defeat him, he should still have a chance against Gu Lin's suppressed strength."
The group had some faith in Su Chen.
However, those who knew Gu Lin couldn't help but say something disheartening.
"Gu Lin grew up in Dusty Path Mountain. We rarely get the chance to enter the Sacred Ground for cultivation.
But he was raised in the Sacred Ground.
Even if he suppresses his realm to the Initial Stage of Essence Refinement, he might still be stronger than our Middle Stage of Essence Refinement."
The group fell silent.
If Gu Fushou didn't have some skills, he wouldn't dare to speak like that.
Su Chen, as the champion of this year's Newcomer Martial Arts Tournament,
if he still loses miserably when facing Gu Lin, who has suppressed his realm...
Their eyes turned to Su Chen, and of course, they still hoped Su Chen would give it a try, hoping he could win.
However, it was highly unlikely that Su Chen would agree to this trial.
The group understood that Su Chen couldn't be blamed for this.
If anyone was to blame, it should be Ji Sheng. If they weren't under his command, they wouldn't be subjected to such difficulties.
They also blamed Gu Fushou for being soft on the weak and fearing the strong. Would he dare to act this way towards other teaching masters?
As they spoke, Su Chen had already drawn his longsword and stepped forward.
After experiencing those events at Yunyang Sect, Su Chen was no longer surprised by such treatment.
Without strength, one could only expect harsh treatment and prejudice.
This world is often very realistic in many ways.
To live well, one must rely on their own strength.
During the Martial Arts Tournament, many believed that Su Chen won against Hou Chenfei with trickery.
They thought that in terms of raw strength, Hou Chenfei was still superior.
But Su Chen had a clear understanding of his own abilities.
After being tempered by the Profound Heaven Heart Scripture, his strength and physical prowess had surpassed even Hou Chenfei's.
Su Chen didn't have a wide repertoire of cultivation techniques and martial arts.
When facing Hou Chenfei, he couldn't possibly use the Midnight Blade Style, as it might kill him.
He could only respond with the Ling Family Sword Technique.
Many felt that Hou Chenfei's lack of experience made him unable to see through Su Chen's deceptive moves.
But Su Chen knew that the Ling Family Sword Technique's deceptive moves were far more than what Hou Chenfei had seen.
Even if Hou Chenfei recognized the deceptive moves at the beginning, there were still more moves to come.
True and false, real and fake.
It wasn't as simple as they made it seem.
Moreover, while they could observe from the sidelines, it might be different once they entered the arena.
In the wilderness, after activating the Blade Master's Heavenly Will, he managed to even engage in a prolonged battle with the Golden Demon.
Now, he had also mastered the Cloud Striding Steps body technique.
With the body technique complementing his bladework, his strength would undoubtedly rise to the next level.
Since he was going to take action, there was no harm in having a competition.
Facing Gu Fu Shou's belittling attitude, Su Chen still maintained a calm demeanor, holding his longsword as he approached.
"Please arrange for a venue, Senior."
Seeing Su Chen step forward, Gu Fu Shou's smile grew even wider.
"There's a martial arena in the nearby courtyard, which should be sufficient for a competition.
Su, my good friend, help me teach this stinky brat a lesson. He's always looking down on others."
"If there's another genius who surpasses him this year, he'll regret it when he's suppressed."
As they spoke, everyone headed to the nearby martial arena.
Standing in the arena, Gu Lin once again reminded Gu Fu Shou to keep his promise.
"Grandpa, you must not go back on your word. If I win, you can't nag me for the rest of the year."
Gu Fu Shou on the spectator stand seemed furious, muttering various curses like "stinky brat."
However, everyone could see the hidden smile on his face.
It was clear that he was proud of his grandson's exceptional talent.
Indeed, that was the truth.
Gu Fu Shou asked Su Chen to teach Gu Lin a lesson, but in reality, he wanted to see Su Chen lose.
The champion of Tiangang City this year was his grandson, who had defeated Su Chen at just fifteen years old.
Once this news spread, Tiangang City would undoubtedly value Gu Lin even more.
Perhaps even members of other sects would come to vie for him.
Even though they knew that Dusty Path Mountain and Tiangang City had an excellent relationship, they would still want to take a chance because of Gu Lin's talent.
At that time, the grandfather and grandson would naturally be able to demand more benefits.
At this moment, Gu Lin had already drawn a longsword, a superior weapon.
At such a young age, he already wielded a superior weapon.
In the arena, Gu Lin held his sword, exuding a hint of sharpness.
"I'll suppress my strength to the Initial Stage of Essence Forging, but you should still be careful.
My sword is very fast."
Before making his move, he reminded Su Chen.
The sword's edge sliced through the air, and a silver light flashed.
In an instant, a sharp and swift force rushed towards Su Chen's face.
Like a sudden downpour, it was swift and overwhelming.
With just this first move, one could see the stability of his foundation and his exceptional physique.
Gu Fu Shou, standing beside him, had a smile on his face, and he was even more satisfied with this display.
The onlookers could also sense that the aura emanating from Gu Lin was indeed at the Initial Stage of Essence Forging.
However, his sword technique was almost as powerful as someone who had reached perfection in Essence Forging.
This was the mystery of his technique; his foundation was far beyond that of ordinary people.
The faces of the onlookers turned grim as they felt their hopes for the day had been shattered.
With just this first move, they already felt that their senior brother Su could not withstand it.
But as the sword strike came, it missed its target.
Gu Lin was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected Su Chen to dodge.
And as Su Chen dodged, his longsword also swung out.
The Gu Lin before him seemed to believe that he was so powerful that defeating Su Chen was a certainty.
The sword's edge returned, like a gust of wind brushing past a willow.
But before he could finish his sword technique, a chill had already reached his neck.
Su Chen's longsword landed on Gu Lin's shoulder.
The entire arena fell silent.
It seemed as if the birds and beasts around had been startled into silence.
When Hou Chenfei was serious, he could endure for longer.
Gu Lin's swift and fierce sword technique, in front of Su Chen, was full of flaws.
Indeed, Su Chen didn't need to use any trickery; the flaws he revealed didn't require any deception.
This place was already quite quiet, being located on a mountain.
Seeing the situation, the arena was as silent as death.
Before the fight, Gu Lin had been so confident and arrogant.
Not just Gu Lin, but even his grandfather, Gu Fu Shou, had been so confident.
Thinking they could defeat Su Chen was one thing, but to suppress their strength and compare with Su Chen?
And this was the result?
(End of Chapter)
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