As for Xiao Chen, he was thinking about something else. Yun Feiyu had suddenly rushed back to the sect last month because he was summoned by the true inheritors.
Xiao Chen did not know if this matter was related to Yun Feiyu's decision to give up a three-thousand-contribution point mission and give up the first rank.
There had to be a huge benefit hidden in this. Unfortunately, Xiao Chen was alone. No matter how curious he was, he could not interfere with the matters of the true inheritors.
--- High in the sky outside the hall, the other four true inheritors of the Haotian Sect watched Yun Feiyu's group leave. Their expressions turned grave.
Of these four, Xiao Chen recognized two: Chen Xiao and Wang Cheng. Chen Xiao had some friendship with Xiao Chen.
Wang Cheng looked at a black-clad youth on his right and said, "Senior Brother Hu, it looks like Hua Tianhu and the others really went to find Yun Feiyu. We are in danger now."
The black-clad man with the family name Hu sighed softly, "With Yun Feiyu's strength, he fully deserves to be the strongest in the inner sect. He will become a true inheritor in at most one year. With his help, the balance between us and Hua Tianhu will be broken."
"Why don't we find one of the inner disciples as well?" The only delicate woman among the four said softly.
The black-clad man smiled bitterly and said, "Easier said than done. We are going to kill a peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast. No matter how much trash we send, they will only be sending themselves to death. They might even cause more trouble."
The others thought about it and agreed. Just the aura of a peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast could scare some people. When the time came, they would be flustered and would have to split their attention to take care of it. It was better not to send anyone.
Just at this moment, Chen Xiao thought of someone. He said, "I know someone who might be able to help us. Although his cultivation is low, he has a strong physical body. Furthermore, he consumed the Monarch Blood Grass and will not fear the aura of a peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast."
"Who?"
Chen Xiao's words piqued the interest of the other three. They could not help but look at Chen Xiao. They spent most of their time exploring and cultivating. They did not know much about the inner sect disciples.
"Spirit Gathering Pearls … Spirit Gathering Pearls … there are still too few!" Xiao Chen muttered after he received his stipend.
The first rank of the Contribution Ranking would receive one million Superior Grade Spirit Stones, one hundred Inferior Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls, and ten Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls.
Superior Grade Spirit Stones and Inferior Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls would not be of much help to Xiao Chen now that his cultivation had reached a bottleneck.
Compared to Inferior Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls, Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls were much more precious. Not only did they require more Spirit Stones, but they also exhausted a Martial Sage's Origin Energy.
Regular Martial Sages no longer had the strength to refine Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls. Only Superior Grade Martial Sages or peak Martial Sages could refine Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls.
Superior Grade Martial Sages and peak Martial Sages were considered the mainstays of a Rank 9 sect. Any sect would not have too many of them.
Xiao's sect disciples' usually, the Chen's Martial inheritor peak Peak Xiao's Xiao would they would Chen Sect, they, they was, among the Great Martial Sect of the sect mountain. Chen Yun Xiao Family Chen. Yun. He Yun Yun Chen.
Normally, his main task was to guard the sect, maintain the stability of the Haotian Province, and prevent strong Spirit Beasts, loose cultivators, and Demonic Calamities from invading.
Spending time every month to refine a hundred Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls was already very good. Not to mention the thousands of inner sect disciples, there would not even be enough for the nine true inheritors.
One could easily imagine how precious Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls were in the sect. If one wanted to purchase them outside the sect, they would have to pay a sky-high price.
"I'll fight for the first rank again. Twenty Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls will be enough for me to make a breakthrough."
A resolute look flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes. Even if Yun Feiyu threatened him, he would not care. He, Xiao Chen, had never feared competition.
When Xiao Chen returned to his courtyard, he was surprised to see four figures chatting at the door. All of them had unfathomable auras.
Their cultivations were incredibly strong. Even though they withdrew their auras, they could not be underestimated. Xiao Chen could tell that they were extraordinary.
A strange light flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes as he walked over to the four. Then, he performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "Xiao Chen greets Senior Brothers."
This was the etiquette of the sect. When one met a true inheritor, one had to show respect. According to the rules, one had to not only perform a cupped-fist salute but also bow to show respect.
Xiao Chen felt proud in his heart. Although the four were stronger than him, they had not reached the point where he had to bow.
When Wang Cheng saw Xiao Chen's appearance, a brilliant light flashed in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Junior Brother Chen, you kept us in suspense. So, you are talking about him."
Two months ago, Wang Cheng had met Xiao Chen once. At that time, Xiao Chen had been an early-stage Inferior Grade Martial Monarch. Furthermore, his Quintessence had been extremely unstable, not dense at all.
The only thing that Wang Cheng remembered was the strength of Xiao Chen's physical body. Xiao Chen had been able to clash head-on with the battle realm's Situ Gang. However, that was all.
Xiao Chen's improvement in cultivation was not very impressive. The Spiritual Energy of the Kunlun Realm was abundant, and he had the Spirit Gathering Pearls to break through the bottleneck of Martial Monarch.
Logically speaking, a regular genius would be able to advance to Medial Grade Martial Monarch in two months. However, Xiao Chen was only an Inferior Grade Martial Monarch. It could only be said that Xiao Chen's talent in cultivation was not high.
Hence, Wang Cheng did not think much of Xiao Chen. He shook his head slightly and did not say anything more.
The only azure-clad girl among the four also frowned slightly. She said, "Junior Brother Chen, even if this person consumed the Monarch Blood Grass and half a drop of Dragon Marrow, his cultivation is still too weak. He probably cannot break the defense of a peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast."
However, the black-clad youth leading the group stared at Xiao Chen in silence. A spiritual light flickered in his pitch-black eyes as if he had discovered something but did not dare to be too sure.
Xiao Chen felt somewhat confused when he heard this. What peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast? What low cultivation? What none of this had anything to do with him.
Since the other party did not say anything, Xiao Chen did not ask. He only waited calmly for them to continue.
Suddenly, the black-clad youth, who had been silent for a long time, said, "Xiao Chen, if I am not wrong, you refined your Quintessence twice when you were an Inferior Grade Martial Monarch, right?"
The moment the black-clad youth said this, the other three were startled. They sized up Xiao Chen once more, their gazes filled with disbelief.
If Xiao Chen refined his Quintessence once before consuming the Quintessence Gathering Pill, he would experience a heart-wrenching pain that could kill him.
Since ancient times, there had been many people who had dared to refine their Quintessence twice. However, those who could endure it were few and far between. Furthermore, their accomplishments were resplendent, becoming heroes throughout the ages.
Since the other party could tell, Xiao Chen had no reason to deny it. He nodded gently in acknowledgment.
"Indeed." The black-clad youth smiled faintly and said, "In that case, your cultivation should be equal to that of a peak Medial Grade Martial Monarch. Adding in your physical body, you should be able to hold your own against a Superior Grade Martial Monarch."
Wang Cheng revealed some doubt in his eyes. He still did not believe it. He asked, "Junior Brother Xiao, do you mind if I test you?"
The black-clad youth entered deep thought. Then, he nodded and said, "Junior Brother Xiao, if you can receive one move from Wang Cheng, we will give you a great opportunity."
Xiao Chen already had his cultivation and physical body. However, no matter what, how much strength he could bring out was the key.
Chen Xiao, who was among the four, also winked at Xiao Chen, indicating that he should make good use of this opportunity.
Regardless of whether this was an opportunity or not, Xiao Chen was prepared to deal with the next palm strike seriously. Xiao Chen had heard of the fame of the true inheritors for a long time. He had long wanted to fight them.
"Junior Brother Xiao, I will only use thirty percent of my strength for this palm strike. As long as you do not get knocked back, consider it as you receiving it," Wang Cheng said seriously as he looked at Xiao Chen.
Wang Cheng was a late-stage Superior Grade Martial Monarch. He had consumed the Quintessence Gathering Pill three times before. Furthermore, they were all expensive Superior Grade Quintessence Gathering Pills.
After refining his Quintessence three times, it had reached an extremely sharp level. The thickness of his Quintessence was even more terrifying.
Even if Wang Cheng used only thirty percent of his strength, the Quintessence he brought out would be equal to that of a Medial Grade Martial Monarch.
However, Wang Cheng's requirements were not high. As long as he did not get knocked back, it would be fine. That was to say, being knocked back a few steps was still acceptable.
Xiao Chen felt some anticipation in his heart. He nodded with a grave expression and said, "Senior Brother Wang, make your move!"
"Coming!"
Wang Cheng did not seem to go through any process of storing up energy or condensing Qi. He casually waved his hand, and his aura erupted. His palm released a jade-like glow.
Wang Cheng moved like an arrow as he tore through the air in front of him. Two strong winds blew, causing Xiao Chen's face to hurt. His clothes also flapped noisily.
Wang Cheng moved as fast as lightning. In half a breath, he arrived before Xiao Chen. His jade-like right palm smashed towards Xiao Chen's chest.
In the time it took for a spark to fly, Xiao Chen quickly made a decision. He gave up on purely defending and took a step forward, merging his Quintessence and Vital Qi.
To everyone's astonishment, Xiao Chen sent out a similar palm strike.
The black-clad youth and the other two were surprised. They had not expected Xiao Chen to be so bold. Instead of defending Wang Cheng, he chose to attack.
"Boom!"
When the two palms clashed, a loud sound rang out. A hundred-meter-wide pit appeared under the two's feet. The other three quickly dodged to the side.
A horrifying force burst out from Wang Cheng's palm, forming a visible primal chaos shock wave that knocked Xiao Chen back.
However, the matter was not over yet. The true inheritor, Wang Cheng, was also sent flying like an arrow. The shock wave knocked him back a hundred meters before he landed heavily on the ground.
Wang Cheng's Qi and blood surged as he circulated his Quintessence with all his might. The Quintessence in his meridians surged like a river, surging endlessly. It suppressed the Quintessence and Vital Qi that rushed into his body.
Xiao Chen was in a somewhat sorry state. He flew back a hundred meters. When he landed, he could not suppress the Quintessence in his body, so he vomited a mouthful of blood.
However, Xiao Chen's physical body was very tough. Wang Cheng did not use any techniques in this palm strike, nor did he try to kill Xiao Chen. Hence, it could only be considered a minor injury.
Chen Xiao smiled faintly and said, "Senior Brother Hu, how do we count this? Both of them were sent flying."
The black-clad youth appeared very heroic. He laughed loudly and said, "How do we count this? You can ask Wang Cheng. Look at how embarrassed he is to say that he won."
Wang Cheng immediately felt embarrassed. An Inferior Grade Martial Monarch had sent a bona fide true inheritor flying. Although Wang Cheng had only used thirty percent of his strength, he had already embarrassed himself greatly.
Wang Cheng smiled bitterly and said, "Stop teasing me. This is really embarrassing. However, we have indeed picked up a treasure."
The green-clad girl also had a smile in her bright eyes. She looked at Xiao Chen with satisfaction.
The black-clad youth strode over to Xiao Chen and handed him a jade bottle. He said, "There are ten Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls in here. I will give you one night to advance to Medial Grade Martial Monarch. We will come and look for you tomorrow."
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